Incoherence
New Haven, Connecticut | Film Short
Thriller
Incoherence explores Leila’s fragile sense of self as she watches her place among her old friends slip out of reach. This short psychological thriller has already been shot with our incredible ensemble cast and talented crew, and we just need your help finishing it up and getting it out there!
Incoherence
New Haven, Connecticut | Film Short
Thriller
1 Campaigns | Connecticut, United States
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Incoherence explores Leila’s fragile sense of self as she watches her place among her old friends slip out of reach. This short psychological thriller has already been shot with our incredible ensemble cast and talented crew, and we just need your help finishing it up and getting it out there!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE SHOOT
What I love most about dinner party movies is how natural they can be and how the characters feel like real, longtime friends. During the shoot, I made it a priority to have a lot of improvisation so the actors would listen to and feel engaged with each other. While that has made the film a bit of a nightmare to edit – actors constantly repeat themselves, interrupt each other, yell randomly, or say outrageous and unexpected things (he knows who he is) – it captures the exact aesthetic of what I was hoping for: an off-the-cuff, casual evening ripe for horrific perversion.
OUR VISION
Growing up can be really disorienting as new values solidify and priorities change. In many cases, we have to relearn how to relate to those we are closest to. That process can feel very destabilizing, and this film explores the moment before redefinition - in the thick of the fear that something vital has been lost.
Quite simply, thisfilm is about how painful change can be.
COVID required all of us to adapt. We have had to reflect, reprioritize, and heal from an unprecedented time of global alienation and isolation. We’re still learning how to relate to each other, how to be in public, how to be friends again... And it’s scary – that’s why Incoherence is important. It’s okay to feel lost. Struggling to connect makes us feel alone, but it’s an inevitable part of being human.
When I returned to Yale for my senior year after a year off, most of my original classmates had already graduated. Spaces that I used to belong to had changed, and I struggled to find new ones to claim as my own. This experience breathed new life into my film, as I realized that the place I had called home for years seemed to have moved on without me.
YOUR HELP
We have one, final shot of the film to shoot that will include an original painting we need to commission. We also need support to score the film, design the soundscape, and submit the film to festivals. I am so proud of this film and the work that we have put into it. Your contributions will go towards these last expenses to complete and share it, so you can be proud of it too!
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Original Commissioned Painting
Costs $500
This original painting will be featured in the final shot of the film!
Festival Submissions
Costs $1,500
Help us submit to national and international film festivals and cover travel costs!
Original Score
Costs $1,000
Help us hire a talented composer to score our film!
Sound Design
Costs $1,000
Help us hire a professional sound designer to make our movie spoooooky!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Our entire cast and crew are made up of Yale students and alums!
Emily Rodriguez – Writer/Director/Editor
Emily is a recent graduate of Yale University, where she studied Film and Media. She hails from Bloomington, IL, as does her lifelong dream of becoming a writer/director/actress. When she's not doing post-production work on Incoherence, she teaches herself French, roots avidly for the Cubs, and frantically yell-sings Heathers the Musical from dusk until dawn.
Annelise Ayuravann Ratner – Producer
Annelise is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker who loves working on stories about people in crisis (hehehe). Between binging YouTube videos on cinematography and screenwriting, she likes to go on long, meandering walk-and-talks and eating spicy food until her eyes water. She’s currently a Senior at Yale University, studying film.
Alan Lin – Director of Photography
A self-proclaimed camera-nerd, Alan hopes to pursue a career as a cinematographer. He is currently a junior studying English at Yale University. His love for cinema began with his purchase of The Simpsons Movie on Blu-Ray at the age of 7 and he has never looked back since.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE SHOOT
What I love most about dinner party movies is how natural they can be and how the characters feel like real, longtime friends. During the shoot, I made it a priority to have a lot of improvisation so the actors would listen to and feel engaged with each other. While that has made the film a bit of a nightmare to edit – actors constantly repeat themselves, interrupt each other, yell randomly, or say outrageous and unexpected things (he knows who he is) – it captures the exact aesthetic of what I was hoping for: an off-the-cuff, casual evening ripe for horrific perversion.
OUR VISION
Growing up can be really disorienting as new values solidify and priorities change. In many cases, we have to relearn how to relate to those we are closest to. That process can feel very destabilizing, and this film explores the moment before redefinition - in the thick of the fear that something vital has been lost.
Quite simply, thisfilm is about how painful change can be.
COVID required all of us to adapt. We have had to reflect, reprioritize, and heal from an unprecedented time of global alienation and isolation. We’re still learning how to relate to each other, how to be in public, how to be friends again... And it’s scary – that’s why Incoherence is important. It’s okay to feel lost. Struggling to connect makes us feel alone, but it’s an inevitable part of being human.
When I returned to Yale for my senior year after a year off, most of my original classmates had already graduated. Spaces that I used to belong to had changed, and I struggled to find new ones to claim as my own. This experience breathed new life into my film, as I realized that the place I had called home for years seemed to have moved on without me.
YOUR HELP
We have one, final shot of the film to shoot that will include an original painting we need to commission. We also need support to score the film, design the soundscape, and submit the film to festivals. I am so proud of this film and the work that we have put into it. Your contributions will go towards these last expenses to complete and share it, so you can be proud of it too!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Original Commissioned Painting
Costs $500
This original painting will be featured in the final shot of the film!
Festival Submissions
Costs $1,500
Help us submit to national and international film festivals and cover travel costs!
Original Score
Costs $1,000
Help us hire a talented composer to score our film!
Sound Design
Costs $1,000
Help us hire a professional sound designer to make our movie spoooooky!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our entire cast and crew are made up of Yale students and alums!
Emily Rodriguez – Writer/Director/Editor
Emily is a recent graduate of Yale University, where she studied Film and Media. She hails from Bloomington, IL, as does her lifelong dream of becoming a writer/director/actress. When she's not doing post-production work on Incoherence, she teaches herself French, roots avidly for the Cubs, and frantically yell-sings Heathers the Musical from dusk until dawn.
Annelise Ayuravann Ratner – Producer
Annelise is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker who loves working on stories about people in crisis (hehehe). Between binging YouTube videos on cinematography and screenwriting, she likes to go on long, meandering walk-and-talks and eating spicy food until her eyes water. She’s currently a Senior at Yale University, studying film.
Alan Lin – Director of Photography
A self-proclaimed camera-nerd, Alan hopes to pursue a career as a cinematographer. He is currently a junior studying English at Yale University. His love for cinema began with his purchase of The Simpsons Movie on Blu-Ray at the age of 7 and he has never looked back since.