Incandescent is an experimental coming-of-age short film that follows the formative years of Ash, a painfully shy child who discovers their voice through music. The film focuses on themes of identity, self-expression, music, and connection.

Logline: A painfully shy child finds their voice through music, turning silence into sound as a concept album scores their coming-of-age journey.

Synopsis: Ash, once a quiet child who discovers an unexpected connection to music one night, grows into a reserved teen practicing in solitude. A moment of encouragement nudges Ash toward sharing their music, opening the door to new connections and a small but meaningful community. Years later, Incandescent is formed, emerging alongside a new chapter of Ash’s life.

The Look

Our Director of Photography, Ian Bair, is designing the look of Incandescent. The look is based on each chapter and the location where it takes place. A mood board of the overall look was compiled by Hannah Sobieck, the director, with composition and lighting comps compiled by Ian Bair.

Meet the Director

Hannah Sobieck is a director, cinematographer, and editor, passionate about narrative and visual storytelling. She's pursuing a B.S. in Film and Moving Image at Stevenson University, specializing in cinematography and editing. She has a double minor in Theatre and Media Performance and Graphic Design. An Avid Media Composer specialist, she interned and works for Cannonball Moments, a corporate event production company. She has also worked on a wide range of narrative films. Her film Son earned multiple festival nominations, winning Best Drama Short at The Citrus Circuit Film Festival and Best Screenplay at 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival (2024). Her work has earned accolades, including Best Picture and Best Director at the 2024 Stevenson FMI Awards and 5th at SkillsUSA Nationals (2022). She has directed both narrative and documentary short films and is excited to Co-Write, Direct, and Edit her senior Capstone film, Incandescent.

• Sobbs Productions is a freelance production company started in 2022 by Stevenson University Film Student, Hannah Sobieck.

• Sobbs Productions focuses on narrative and documentary filmmaking and photography. Sobbs Productions has produced numerous films, including The Lives and Love of My Childhood Dogs, White Rose Hobbies, and Son.

• Sobbs Productions has been supporting local musicians and bands since 2022.

Our Goal

We need your help to tell this story right. Our goal is to raise $4,000 in 30 days, starting in January. This will help pay for our production filming in early March and allow us to start submitting to festivals once the film is complete.

-Local Band’s Music

-Talent

-Meals & Crafty

-Venues

-Equipment

-Insurance

-Film Festivals

There is always a risk in investing. On Seed & Spark, we need to reach the 80% mark to get greenlit to receive any money from the campaign. This is why we need your support so deeply to bring this film to life. Music and art have a power to bring people together and we believe this film can do just that!

Why Now?

Incandescent exists because of community. Supporting the film helps bring an intimate, music-driven story to life that celebrates music as a quiet force for connection, reflection, and belonging.

Incandescent also uplifts emerging artists, young creatives, and local musicians, while giving student filmmakers the chance to pour our hearts into a story we deeply believe in and share it with the world.

Incandescent is a story about making art as a source of self-expression. With all that is going on in the world, art and music are incredibly important in bringing us together and allowing us to feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Why Us?

While Incandescent isn’t the story of how I fell in love with music, it still comes from a very personal place. Music has always been my greatest passion as it’s the art form that has shaped how I understand myself and the world. Film allows me to bring all forms of art together, combining my love for cinematography, acting, music, and design to create something meaningful.

This project lives at the intersection of those passions, with music guiding every aspect. I couldn’t imagine a better story to tell as my senior capstone film as it reflects growing up, finding your voice, and putting yourself out into the world, which is exactly what I am doing.

-Hannah Sobieck (Director)

As student filmmakers and emerging artists, we’re creating Incandescent with intention, collaboration, and care. We’re committed to uplifting local musicians, supporting young creatives, and making a film that reflects the honesty of our own creative journeys.

This isn’t just a project for us. It’s a story we believe in, built by community, and made to be shared.

THANK YOU!!!

We appreciate you taking the time to look at our campaign and are grateful for all of the support. Please follow our Instagram to stay up to date on all that’s new with Incandescent, and email us if you have any questions!

A small spark goes a long way.

THANK YOU!!!!