Impulse Control
Toronto, Canada | Film Feature
Thriller, Sci-Fi
IMPULSE CONTROL asks one terrifying question rooted in real concern: What if microplastics didn't just poison us? What if they evolved into something that could control us? It's Contagion meets environmental horror. A parasite that doesn't kill you, it simply obliterates your inhibitions!
Impulse Control
Toronto, Canada | Film Feature
Thriller, Sci-Fi
3 Campaigns | Ontario, Canada
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This campaign raised C$6,780 for development. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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IMPULSE CONTROL asks one terrifying question rooted in real concern: What if microplastics didn't just poison us? What if they evolved into something that could control us? It's Contagion meets environmental horror. A parasite that doesn't kill you, it simply obliterates your inhibitions!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A microplastic-born parasite unleashes the worst parts of human nature
IMPULSE CONTROL emerged from a deep personal connection to environmental science and activism, fused with a lifelong passion for wilderness thrillers. My aim was to craft a narrative that transcends mere entertainment, posing profound "what if" questions rooted in contemporary ecological anxieties, escalating them into a terrifying spiral of suspense. This film is designed to resonate with an audience increasingly aware of humanity's impact on the planet.
But at its heart, IMPULSE CONTROL is a story of family and friendship, meaningful, three-dimensional characters that make audiences care and cheer when the chips are down.
Short Synopsis: After the sudden death of Canada's most celebrated environmentalist Larry Pane, sisters JEN and VIVIAN find themselves fractured and competing on opposing teams in a high-stakes adventure race through remote wilderness.
When a violent storm forces the racers off course, they discover a pristine lake connected to an inlet choked with plastic waste. The water is contaminated by a parasite that has evolved alongside microplastics and enters the human body through the ear.
At first the symptoms are subtle. An itch. A mood shift. A strange compulsion. But soon the parasite begins stripping away restraint, triggering unpredictable aggression, obsession, and reckless desire. The race spirals into paranoia and violence, and one teammate almost dies under suspicious circumstances.
Back in Toronto, the parasite continues to spread as Jen watches her friends unravel and bodies begin to pile up. With the reluctant help of a public health investigator, Jen uncovers the horrifying truth: the parasite attacks the brain's frontal lobe, disabling impulse control and moral judgment.
Can they use the science to save their friends and prevent the spread? It will take a trip back to ground zero (with unexpected surprises) and Jen’s harrowing, climatic journey to save her sister, Vivian, trapped in her island residence, where the parasite is out of control
"Bucket List #47", Tiffany Cole, Socorro Jones, Dir. Sheila Warren
The core horror of IMPULSE CONTROL lies in its insidious, invisible threat. Plastic, an omnipresent element in modern life, never truly disappears; it merely fragments into microscopic particles that permeate our ecosystems and, crucially, our bodies. The parasite introduced in the film is not just physical; it's a profound psychological erosion, a horror that operates unseen, attacking the very essence of human ethical thought, revealing the raw, often brutal, facets of human nature: jealousy, rage, unbridled desire, and violence.
"Bucket List #47", Amy Crater, Dir. Sheila Warren
Growing up, I fed on movies like this, ones that kept me on the edge of my seat, and particularly movies that play with "what if" scenarios - a virus, a nuclear holocaust, a zombie apocalypse - that both frightened and fascinated me. I'll take my experience from my hiking thrillers, "Bucket List #47" and "Park 33", my ice hockey drama, "Could You Take My Equipment?", and my horror movie, "Don't Go Back in the Hut" to amp up the action, and create a memorable viewing experience.
"Park 33", Socorro Jones, Patrick Logan, Dir. Sheila Warren
Now streaming on Amazon Prime and LesFlicks
The $7000 you are helping us with through Seed & Spark will fund the creation of our VFX parasite (to be as creepy as possible), a line producer to gather precise costs for cast, crew, locations etc, essential legal work, and the casting of 2-4 "name" actors to build audience and maximize global sales.
Our total budget is $1M CAD, supported by Canadian tax credits, private investors, brand partnerships, and goodwill loans of locations, wardrobe, and props. Please connect with us if you'd like to discuss other ways you can support "Impulse Control".
Thank you for supporting us on our parasite journey as we bring our important environmental message to viewers!
Logline: A parasite, evolved within a remote plastic garbage patch, infects a group of adventure racers, making them act on their inner envy, rage, and desires.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
VFX Development of Parasite
Costs C$1,000
We have some very creepy ideas for our parasite. We will be working with our VFX Artist, Rachana, to develop our final concept.
Accounting
Costs C$2,000
Ongoing accounting services and notarized federal and provincial tax credit estimates are required from an accredited firm.
Legal Work
Costs C$1,500
Our talented Entertainment Lawyer will be drawing up a variety of contracts needed for development, production and distribution.
Marketing Materials
Costs C$500
We are developing our poster, pitch deck and teaser video. These materials are critical to build audience and share with potential investors
Line Producer
Costs C$1,000
We have a very detailed budget in place, but exact costs need to be negotiated for labour (crew / post), cast, locations, rentals etc.
Casting Director
Costs C$1,000
Our Casting Director will be critical to securing "star" actors who will help build audience and maximize global sales.
Cash Pledge
Costs C$0
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About This Team
What an incredible team we have for Impulse Control, and building every day. Tiffany Cole and I have been working together since 2022. This is the 6th film we have collaborated on. David James, with over 40 producing credits, is coming on board along with Executive Producer, Daniel Turres, Director/writer of "Fresh Meat", opening in theatres in the fall. Daniel and I worked together on "Fresh Meat" for a year and a half.
I have worked multiple times with our Casting Director, Rose Rosen, whose first credit was from "Edward Scissorhands", and she hosts the popular podcast, "Casting Confidential", as well as our legal counsel, Cheryl Grossman, and financial partner, Michael McNally of National Bank of Canada.
We have a strong cast from Canada and the U.S. so far, Tiffany Cole, Socorro Jones, Liz Whitmere, Samora Smallwood, Karn Kalra, Shalyn Ferdinand, and Afton Rentz. We will be casting some exciting names in the near future!
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A microplastic-born parasite unleashes the worst parts of human nature
IMPULSE CONTROL emerged from a deep personal connection to environmental science and activism, fused with a lifelong passion for wilderness thrillers. My aim was to craft a narrative that transcends mere entertainment, posing profound "what if" questions rooted in contemporary ecological anxieties, escalating them into a terrifying spiral of suspense. This film is designed to resonate with an audience increasingly aware of humanity's impact on the planet.
But at its heart, IMPULSE CONTROL is a story of family and friendship, meaningful, three-dimensional characters that make audiences care and cheer when the chips are down.
Short Synopsis: After the sudden death of Canada's most celebrated environmentalist Larry Pane, sisters JEN and VIVIAN find themselves fractured and competing on opposing teams in a high-stakes adventure race through remote wilderness.
When a violent storm forces the racers off course, they discover a pristine lake connected to an inlet choked with plastic waste. The water is contaminated by a parasite that has evolved alongside microplastics and enters the human body through the ear.
At first the symptoms are subtle. An itch. A mood shift. A strange compulsion. But soon the parasite begins stripping away restraint, triggering unpredictable aggression, obsession, and reckless desire. The race spirals into paranoia and violence, and one teammate almost dies under suspicious circumstances.
Back in Toronto, the parasite continues to spread as Jen watches her friends unravel and bodies begin to pile up. With the reluctant help of a public health investigator, Jen uncovers the horrifying truth: the parasite attacks the brain's frontal lobe, disabling impulse control and moral judgment.
Can they use the science to save their friends and prevent the spread? It will take a trip back to ground zero (with unexpected surprises) and Jen’s harrowing, climatic journey to save her sister, Vivian, trapped in her island residence, where the parasite is out of control
"Bucket List #47", Tiffany Cole, Socorro Jones, Dir. Sheila Warren
The core horror of IMPULSE CONTROL lies in its insidious, invisible threat. Plastic, an omnipresent element in modern life, never truly disappears; it merely fragments into microscopic particles that permeate our ecosystems and, crucially, our bodies. The parasite introduced in the film is not just physical; it's a profound psychological erosion, a horror that operates unseen, attacking the very essence of human ethical thought, revealing the raw, often brutal, facets of human nature: jealousy, rage, unbridled desire, and violence.
"Bucket List #47", Amy Crater, Dir. Sheila Warren
Growing up, I fed on movies like this, ones that kept me on the edge of my seat, and particularly movies that play with "what if" scenarios - a virus, a nuclear holocaust, a zombie apocalypse - that both frightened and fascinated me. I'll take my experience from my hiking thrillers, "Bucket List #47" and "Park 33", my ice hockey drama, "Could You Take My Equipment?", and my horror movie, "Don't Go Back in the Hut" to amp up the action, and create a memorable viewing experience.
"Park 33", Socorro Jones, Patrick Logan, Dir. Sheila Warren
Now streaming on Amazon Prime and LesFlicks
The $7000 you are helping us with through Seed & Spark will fund the creation of our VFX parasite (to be as creepy as possible), a line producer to gather precise costs for cast, crew, locations etc, essential legal work, and the casting of 2-4 "name" actors to build audience and maximize global sales.
Our total budget is $1M CAD, supported by Canadian tax credits, private investors, brand partnerships, and goodwill loans of locations, wardrobe, and props. Please connect with us if you'd like to discuss other ways you can support "Impulse Control".
Thank you for supporting us on our parasite journey as we bring our important environmental message to viewers!
Logline: A parasite, evolved within a remote plastic garbage patch, infects a group of adventure racers, making them act on their inner envy, rage, and desires.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
VFX Development of Parasite
Costs C$1,000
We have some very creepy ideas for our parasite. We will be working with our VFX Artist, Rachana, to develop our final concept.
Accounting
Costs C$2,000
Ongoing accounting services and notarized federal and provincial tax credit estimates are required from an accredited firm.
Legal Work
Costs C$1,500
Our talented Entertainment Lawyer will be drawing up a variety of contracts needed for development, production and distribution.
Marketing Materials
Costs C$500
We are developing our poster, pitch deck and teaser video. These materials are critical to build audience and share with potential investors
Line Producer
Costs C$1,000
We have a very detailed budget in place, but exact costs need to be negotiated for labour (crew / post), cast, locations, rentals etc.
Casting Director
Costs C$1,000
Our Casting Director will be critical to securing "star" actors who will help build audience and maximize global sales.
Cash Pledge
Costs C$0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
What an incredible team we have for Impulse Control, and building every day. Tiffany Cole and I have been working together since 2022. This is the 6th film we have collaborated on. David James, with over 40 producing credits, is coming on board along with Executive Producer, Daniel Turres, Director/writer of "Fresh Meat", opening in theatres in the fall. Daniel and I worked together on "Fresh Meat" for a year and a half.
I have worked multiple times with our Casting Director, Rose Rosen, whose first credit was from "Edward Scissorhands", and she hosts the popular podcast, "Casting Confidential", as well as our legal counsel, Cheryl Grossman, and financial partner, Michael McNally of National Bank of Canada.
We have a strong cast from Canada and the U.S. so far, Tiffany Cole, Socorro Jones, Liz Whitmere, Samora Smallwood, Karn Kalra, Shalyn Ferdinand, and Afton Rentz. We will be casting some exciting names in the near future!