In the Labyrinth
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller, Drama
Watcher (Eva) rescues trafficked girls from LA’s darkest corners. She enlists the help of Alyx Siren, an OnlyFans Model, to interact physically with the world where she can't. When they learn of an underground labyrinth and demonic beast, Eva is drawn into an investigation fraught with danger...
In the Labyrinth
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $15,030 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Watcher (Eva) rescues trafficked girls from LA’s darkest corners. She enlists the help of Alyx Siren, an OnlyFans Model, to interact physically with the world where she can't. When they learn of an underground labyrinth and demonic beast, Eva is drawn into an investigation fraught with danger...
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
WATCHER, A masked vigilante, rescues trafficked girls—until a mission goes wrong forcing her to face the monster at the heart of her own mind.
Concept Art by: Narineh Hovsepian
Eva Grey, under the alias Watcher, uses surveillance and technology to track and rescue trafficked girls from LA’s darkest corners. Due to her traumatic past and crippling agoraphobia, Watcher enlists the help of Alyx Siren, an honest OnlyFans Model, to interact physically with the world. When Watcher and Alyx rescue a girl who speaks of an underground labyrinth and a demonic beast, Eva is drawn into an investigation fraught with secrets and danger…
Check out this amazing animated storyboard of IN THE LABYRINTH by Buster Cagle:
Eva Grey is an investigator with crippling agoraphobia. After a traumatic event in her life, she struggles to make any personal connections. But that doesn't stop her from tracking and rescuing trafficked girls from LA's darkest corners. To do this, she puts on her mask and becomes WATCHER. She's small but formidable, and she cares deeply about what she does. And she she cares deeply for Alyx.
Alyx is strong-willed, sarcastic, but exceptionally charming and charismatic. She is beautiful, and uses this to her advantage. Alyx works as an OnlyFans model when she isn't working with Watcher. As Watcher's associate she serves as Watcher's eyes, ears, and voice; going in public to places where Eva's agoraphobia doesn't allow her to go.
More casting announcements to come soon!
We're in a rough time right now where film and tv production in Los Angeles has dropped significantly. With your help, we will be able to hire an LA-based cast and crew and keep filming in LA to tell this incredible story. A story more relevant today than ever.
Concept Art by: Anna Brown
In a world increasingly consumed by digital distraction, it’s easier than ever to ignore the suffering happening around us. This short film follows Eva, a woman shaped by trauma, who refuses to look away. Scarred by her past, she commits herself to becoming the protector she once needed. But her battle is twofold: while she confronts real-world horrors, she also faces terrifying manifestations of her trauma within her own mind, and we visually explore how Eva confronts those manifestations in scenes taking place in The Void of her mind. These internal demons are just as dangerous as the villains outside, making her fight a deeply personal one. This story challenges viewers to face the darkness we often ignore—in ourselves and in society—and reminds us that one person can bring the light and make a difference. This is not just Eva’s journey; it’s a reflection of a struggle that many face and try to confront.
PLEDGE!
The most impactful step you can take is joining our team by pledging to help us reach our goal! Whatever amount you decide on will go directly toward bringing this story to life. We have many skilled professionals already onboard dedicating their time and resources to the project, and we want to make sure they're paid a fair compensation for their work. This team is also focused on quality over quantity so your contribution will help us make sure we can make the absolute best quality film!
Also - STRETCH GOALS! We're aiming to raise an additional $3,000 to help cover needs for festival fees and submissions so any and every pledge we get will help set us up for an incredible festival run this Fall!
FOLLOW!
"Follow" our campaign here to keep up-to-date with our progress! We'll post updates here as well as on social media so also give an Instagram follow to our production company Hot Lunch Productions (@hotlunchproductions) and our Executive Producer and star Shae Rodriguez (@shae.rodriguez) for all the latest updates and behind the scenes content!
SPREAD THE WORD!
Our crowd-funding success relies on us reaching audiences beyond our own networks, and YOU can help! Please share our campaign via your social media platforms, emails, word of mouth, or tiny rolled up scrolls delivered by trained foxes. Whatever you've got!
Here's an example of what you can post to your social media to help us spread the word! Feel free to copy/paste:
Take a peek behind the mask of IN THE LABYRINTH, a female-led short thriller coming soon! Find out more @ seedandspark.com/fund/in-the-labyrinth
Thank you so much for checking out our page! We'd love to have you join our team!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Above the Line Talent
Costs $2,800
Cast and key creative roles *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Crew & Gear
Costs $5,000
Crew and gear *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Meals and Crafty
Costs $1,000
Gotta feed the team! *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Location
Costs $2,100
We'll be shooting at locations in Los Angeles *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Art Department
Costs $1,100
Costumes, Props and Set decoration *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Post Production
Costs $3,000
Post Production *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
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About This Team
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | "EVA / WATCHER" - Shae Rodriguez
WRITER | PRODUCER - Jacob Dalton
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER - Adam Moses
PRODUCER - Kelly Lou Dennis
CINEMATOGRAPHER | PRODUCER - Paul Stafford
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - Aleis Work
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
WATCHER, A masked vigilante, rescues trafficked girls—until a mission goes wrong forcing her to face the monster at the heart of her own mind.
Concept Art by: Narineh Hovsepian
Eva Grey, under the alias Watcher, uses surveillance and technology to track and rescue trafficked girls from LA’s darkest corners. Due to her traumatic past and crippling agoraphobia, Watcher enlists the help of Alyx Siren, an honest OnlyFans Model, to interact physically with the world. When Watcher and Alyx rescue a girl who speaks of an underground labyrinth and a demonic beast, Eva is drawn into an investigation fraught with secrets and danger…
Check out this amazing animated storyboard of IN THE LABYRINTH by Buster Cagle:
Eva Grey is an investigator with crippling agoraphobia. After a traumatic event in her life, she struggles to make any personal connections. But that doesn't stop her from tracking and rescuing trafficked girls from LA's darkest corners. To do this, she puts on her mask and becomes WATCHER. She's small but formidable, and she cares deeply about what she does. And she she cares deeply for Alyx.
Alyx is strong-willed, sarcastic, but exceptionally charming and charismatic. She is beautiful, and uses this to her advantage. Alyx works as an OnlyFans model when she isn't working with Watcher. As Watcher's associate she serves as Watcher's eyes, ears, and voice; going in public to places where Eva's agoraphobia doesn't allow her to go.
More casting announcements to come soon!
We're in a rough time right now where film and tv production in Los Angeles has dropped significantly. With your help, we will be able to hire an LA-based cast and crew and keep filming in LA to tell this incredible story. A story more relevant today than ever.
Concept Art by: Anna Brown
In a world increasingly consumed by digital distraction, it’s easier than ever to ignore the suffering happening around us. This short film follows Eva, a woman shaped by trauma, who refuses to look away. Scarred by her past, she commits herself to becoming the protector she once needed. But her battle is twofold: while she confronts real-world horrors, she also faces terrifying manifestations of her trauma within her own mind, and we visually explore how Eva confronts those manifestations in scenes taking place in The Void of her mind. These internal demons are just as dangerous as the villains outside, making her fight a deeply personal one. This story challenges viewers to face the darkness we often ignore—in ourselves and in society—and reminds us that one person can bring the light and make a difference. This is not just Eva’s journey; it’s a reflection of a struggle that many face and try to confront.
PLEDGE!
The most impactful step you can take is joining our team by pledging to help us reach our goal! Whatever amount you decide on will go directly toward bringing this story to life. We have many skilled professionals already onboard dedicating their time and resources to the project, and we want to make sure they're paid a fair compensation for their work. This team is also focused on quality over quantity so your contribution will help us make sure we can make the absolute best quality film!
Also - STRETCH GOALS! We're aiming to raise an additional $3,000 to help cover needs for festival fees and submissions so any and every pledge we get will help set us up for an incredible festival run this Fall!
FOLLOW!
"Follow" our campaign here to keep up-to-date with our progress! We'll post updates here as well as on social media so also give an Instagram follow to our production company Hot Lunch Productions (@hotlunchproductions) and our Executive Producer and star Shae Rodriguez (@shae.rodriguez) for all the latest updates and behind the scenes content!
SPREAD THE WORD!
Our crowd-funding success relies on us reaching audiences beyond our own networks, and YOU can help! Please share our campaign via your social media platforms, emails, word of mouth, or tiny rolled up scrolls delivered by trained foxes. Whatever you've got!
Here's an example of what you can post to your social media to help us spread the word! Feel free to copy/paste:
Take a peek behind the mask of IN THE LABYRINTH, a female-led short thriller coming soon! Find out more @ seedandspark.com/fund/in-the-labyrinth
Thank you so much for checking out our page! We'd love to have you join our team!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Above the Line Talent
Costs $2,800
Cast and key creative roles *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Crew & Gear
Costs $5,000
Crew and gear *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Meals and Crafty
Costs $1,000
Gotta feed the team! *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Location
Costs $2,100
We'll be shooting at locations in Los Angeles *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Art Department
Costs $1,100
Costumes, Props and Set decoration *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Post Production
Costs $3,000
Post Production *Image Artwork by Buster Cagle
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | "EVA / WATCHER" - Shae Rodriguez
WRITER | PRODUCER - Jacob Dalton
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER - Adam Moses
PRODUCER - Kelly Lou Dennis
CINEMATOGRAPHER | PRODUCER - Paul Stafford
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - Aleis Work