INTER-STATE
New York City, New York | Film Feature
Sci-Fi
When an idealistic young scientist accepts a job at a mysterious startup building a teleportation machine, she thinks her dreams have come true. But in a freak accident she briefly teleports herself to another dimension... and brings back a bloodthirsty creature not of this world.
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When an idealistic young scientist accepts a job at a mysterious startup building a teleportation machine, she thinks her dreams have come true. But in a freak accident she briefly teleports herself to another dimension... and brings back a bloodthirsty creature not of this world.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The long highway seemed to stretch forever.
My eyelids got heavy.
No end to my commute in sight.
I could not fight it any longer, I gave in, and fell asleep at the wheel. My car swerved off the road, a blast of sound erupting as my tires struck the rumble strip. My eyes snapped open, I twisted the wheel and narrowly dodged death. I took a deep breath and continued my drive to work.
Every day workers make the same, or worse, risks to do the jobs they hate. This is a film about the work we do to survive, the sacrifices we make to keep working, and the fire that burns inside so many of us to do something different.
The film will follow the journey of Ben, an idealistic, wide-eyed young physicist who quit a job in the defense sector for ethical reasons and finds herself working at the start-up of her dreams, working on teleportation tech. But in a freak accident she briefly teleports herself to another dimension... and brings back a bloodthirsty creature not of this world.
At the heart of the company is The Machine, an immensely complicated teleportation apparatus surrounded by a debate over whether or not it is truly evil or potentially benevolent. As the machine brings danger to the lives of the workers and those surrounding them, the question arises of whether or not the technology can be used for good or if the machine must be destroyed entirely. Throughout all of this Ben pushes through a long commute to the Machine.
INTER-STATE is a film unlike any other. A science-fiction adventure through the horrors of working in our modern world. It will bring viewers to question our modern life and wonder if a brighter future is possible. Filmed on a shoestring budget entirely in rural Virginia, where I grew up, it will feature a gritty, handmade feel with a run and gun sensibility. Dark but a little campy, fast-paced, and rich with big ideas and bigger emotion, the film will be more than a little weird but speak to an experience we all share.
I thank all of you for bringing this story to life. Every single follow, pledge, and share makes all the difference. Join us as we journey into the INTER-STATE.
-Sam Gorman (Writer/Director)
What Are Our Goals? Why now?
We're crowdfunding because are currently in pre-production, heading into physical production in the latter half of March, and need the funds for it! So...
If we raise...
SEED AND SPARK GOAL -- $10,000: We will have met our Seed & Spark goal and we’ll be able to put your support towards production!
STRETCH GOAL 1 -- $15,000: INTER-STATE will happen! Our real crowdfunding goal.
STRETCH GOAL 2 -- $30,000: better pay and quality for post-production, including color grading, sound mixing, and editing. It will also give us funds for marketing.
Once we have finished production and editing, INTER-STATE will head to the festival circuit.
How Can I Help?
1) PLEDGE!
The greatest way you can help us out is by contributing to our campaign, but we do appreciate the love. EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR HELPS! The more we're able to raise, the better we can pay our team and move the entire production forward.
2) CLICK the BLUE "FOLLOW" button above
(mobile) 
(desktop)
CREATE AN ACCOUNT, CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT (via email), and <3 INTER-STATE's campaign (if mobile) or press "follow project" (if desktop) ! A few seconds will make a major impact -- it might just launch us into space.
3) SPREADING THE WORD
Text or a call a few of your friends about the film and this campaign! Use this link: seedandspark.com/fund/inter-state.
The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks. If you’d like to be a part of supporting cutting-edge science and shining a light on the horror of working in the modern world, YOU can make a difference in our success!
Please share our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want, but directly with people who you think would love this is best! We can't do this without you!
Here are some examples. Feel free to copy and paste!
EXAMPLE:
Take a sci-fi thrill ride through the horrors of working in the modern world. Follow and pledge to INTER-STATE: https://seedandspark.com/fund/inter-state
ALTERNATIVELY: BE YOURSELF! Take the link and run with it on your own as you share it!! seedandspark.com/fund/inter-state
4) LOANS & DONATIONS
Can't make a monetary pledge but have services or items you can donate or loan? Check out our wishlist! We can offer credit and/or advertising. Feel free to make a loan request in our "Wishlist" tab or email us at [email protected]
Here are some items we are seeking:
- Extras
- Drivers
- Ground transportation
- Accounting services or a clerk
- Random electronic parts (for the machine!)
- Craft services (snacks, coffee, bottled water)
- Catering
- Extras
- PPE
- Medic
A note on the pandemic:
With COVID still prevalent, for the safety of our cast/crew, we will ensure that all involved in the production are fully vaccinated and tested negative before we quarantine bubble together as a team on the farm we are shooting on. Of course, we will also provide the necessary PPE.
THANK YOU! Now, take a step into the INTER-STATE
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Paying the team
Costs $3,000
Theo and Davis may not be paying Ben, but with your help, we can pay our cast and crew.
Camera equipment
Costs $500
We need a camera so we can see the movie!
Lighting
Costs $1,000
We need lights so the picture isn't dark.
Food + Caterers
Costs $3,000
We need to be able to feed our cast and crew and pay those feeding us!
Production Design
Costs $2,000
We need to build the teleportation machine, props, and costumes.
Travel
Costs $500
For U-Haul for transporting the machine from NYC to VA! Car rentals! Tolls!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
CREW
Sam Gorman is a writer-director from Virginia with a passion for genre filmmaking. Over the years Sam has cultivated a library of shorts that have garnered tens of thousands of views online and screened across the country. His work combines the aesthetics of low-budget splatter films with an exploration of deeper sociopolitical themes. As an educator, Sam has mentored hundreds of filmmakers of all ages.
Max Mooney is an Upstate New York-born filmmaker who strives to make honest, enthralling, character driven films. The kind of movies you’d want to put on after a hard day of work, but still leave you feeling deeply fulfilled. His work has screened internationally and has received diverse accolades, most recently for his activist documentary “Please Listen.” As an Editor, he recently finished cutting two feature length narratives (“The Catch” “Holy New York”) and a documentary (“Wolfgang”), all of which will see their premieres in early 2021. His recent work on the documentary “David and the Kingdom” won top honors at numerous festivals and recently made its international premiere at Cinema du Reel. Max also has a passion for organic farming and hopes to continue working in that field (pun intended).
Chelsea Woodfolk is a Virginia-born lover of all things film & TV. After several years of working at local filmmaking and social innovation nonprofits, she moved to LA and managed a roster of filmmakers with numerous accolades including Academy, Emmy, BAFTA, and Cannes Lions awards. She’s now utilizing her learned experience and building her marketing skills to help elevate storytelling communities.
Josh Palmer is a filmmaker from the DMV, currently based out of NYC who strives to forge opportunities for self-determined, independent filmmakers. Through the mentorship Kevin Jerome Everson at the University of Virginia, he made numerous films and learned a swiss-army-knife approach to the craft, with experience in every role from pre-to-post. After producing Micah Ariel Watson’s thesis film “Molasses”, he became a key producer of the “Black Enough” web-series. His work and the work he has been a part of have screened at festivals including Virginia Film Festival, Poe Film Festival, Richmond International Film Festival, Miami Web Fest, National Black Film Festival, and has garnered tens of thousands of views on YouTube.
William Miller is a Production Designer and Set Decorator based out of NYC. William has styled several independent films, commercials, and music videos. His work has screened at festivals including The Brooklyn Independent Film Festival, LA Shorts International Film Festival, and the Film Society at Lincoln Center. As a freelancer, William has also crafted sets and props for ad campaigns for brands including Land's End, Bloomingdale’s, and Vogue.
Hafeezat Bishi is an alum of Temple University, where she majored in Communication and Social Influence and obtained a certificate in Spanish. She is currently an MA candidate at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism studying Engagement Journalism. Hafeezat has served in social media positions at several non-profits, assisting with and sometimes heading their content creation efforts. She has goals of working in spaces where telling authentic stories are prioritized. In her free time, Hafeezat enjoys binging YouTube videos for hours or ranting on Twitter.
Aidan Macaluso is a filmmaker currently living and working in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated with a BFA in Film Production from Purchase in 2018. He is now pursuing stories and projects within a variety of genres but has a particular affinity toward rural life - specifically in science fiction, horror, and dark comedy.
Patrick Koehle is a filmmaker, photographer and milkshake-drinker from Philadelphia, PA and currently based in Brooklyn, NY.
CAST
Aubrey Clyburn is an actor, writer, and amateur mathematician originally from North Carolina but now based in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her BFA in Acting from Texas State University in 2020, and most recently appeared in “No Joke”, a limited series on Amazon Prime Video. While going between all her day jobs, she keeps missing her subway stop because she’s reading.
Brandon Pettus is a filmmaker, actor, and musician part of rap group, AFK. He attended the SUNY Purchase film conservatory and is now based in Brooklyn.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The long highway seemed to stretch forever.
My eyelids got heavy.
No end to my commute in sight.
I could not fight it any longer, I gave in, and fell asleep at the wheel. My car swerved off the road, a blast of sound erupting as my tires struck the rumble strip. My eyes snapped open, I twisted the wheel and narrowly dodged death. I took a deep breath and continued my drive to work.
Every day workers make the same, or worse, risks to do the jobs they hate. This is a film about the work we do to survive, the sacrifices we make to keep working, and the fire that burns inside so many of us to do something different.
The film will follow the journey of Ben, an idealistic, wide-eyed young physicist who quit a job in the defense sector for ethical reasons and finds herself working at the start-up of her dreams, working on teleportation tech. But in a freak accident she briefly teleports herself to another dimension... and brings back a bloodthirsty creature not of this world.
At the heart of the company is The Machine, an immensely complicated teleportation apparatus surrounded by a debate over whether or not it is truly evil or potentially benevolent. As the machine brings danger to the lives of the workers and those surrounding them, the question arises of whether or not the technology can be used for good or if the machine must be destroyed entirely. Throughout all of this Ben pushes through a long commute to the Machine.
INTER-STATE is a film unlike any other. A science-fiction adventure through the horrors of working in our modern world. It will bring viewers to question our modern life and wonder if a brighter future is possible. Filmed on a shoestring budget entirely in rural Virginia, where I grew up, it will feature a gritty, handmade feel with a run and gun sensibility. Dark but a little campy, fast-paced, and rich with big ideas and bigger emotion, the film will be more than a little weird but speak to an experience we all share.
I thank all of you for bringing this story to life. Every single follow, pledge, and share makes all the difference. Join us as we journey into the INTER-STATE.
-Sam Gorman (Writer/Director)
What Are Our Goals? Why now?
We're crowdfunding because are currently in pre-production, heading into physical production in the latter half of March, and need the funds for it! So...
If we raise...
SEED AND SPARK GOAL -- $10,000: We will have met our Seed & Spark goal and we’ll be able to put your support towards production!
STRETCH GOAL 1 -- $15,000: INTER-STATE will happen! Our real crowdfunding goal.
STRETCH GOAL 2 -- $30,000: better pay and quality for post-production, including color grading, sound mixing, and editing. It will also give us funds for marketing.
Once we have finished production and editing, INTER-STATE will head to the festival circuit.
How Can I Help?
1) PLEDGE!
The greatest way you can help us out is by contributing to our campaign, but we do appreciate the love. EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR HELPS! The more we're able to raise, the better we can pay our team and move the entire production forward.
2) CLICK the BLUE "FOLLOW" button above
(mobile) (desktop)
CREATE AN ACCOUNT, CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT (via email), and <3 INTER-STATE's campaign (if mobile) or press "follow project" (if desktop) ! A few seconds will make a major impact -- it might just launch us into space.
3) SPREADING THE WORD
Text or a call a few of your friends about the film and this campaign! Use this link: seedandspark.com/fund/inter-state.
The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks. If you’d like to be a part of supporting cutting-edge science and shining a light on the horror of working in the modern world, YOU can make a difference in our success!
Please share our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want, but directly with people who you think would love this is best! We can't do this without you!
Here are some examples. Feel free to copy and paste!
EXAMPLE:
Take a sci-fi thrill ride through the horrors of working in the modern world. Follow and pledge to INTER-STATE: https://seedandspark.com/fund/inter-state
ALTERNATIVELY: BE YOURSELF! Take the link and run with it on your own as you share it!! seedandspark.com/fund/inter-state
4) LOANS & DONATIONS
Can't make a monetary pledge but have services or items you can donate or loan? Check out our wishlist! We can offer credit and/or advertising. Feel free to make a loan request in our "Wishlist" tab or email us at [email protected]
Here are some items we are seeking:
- Extras
- Drivers
- Ground transportation
- Accounting services or a clerk
- Random electronic parts (for the machine!)
- Craft services (snacks, coffee, bottled water)
- Catering
- Extras
- PPE
- Medic
A note on the pandemic:
With COVID still prevalent, for the safety of our cast/crew, we will ensure that all involved in the production are fully vaccinated and tested negative before we quarantine bubble together as a team on the farm we are shooting on. Of course, we will also provide the necessary PPE.
THANK YOU! Now, take a step into the INTER-STATE
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Paying the team
Costs $3,000
Theo and Davis may not be paying Ben, but with your help, we can pay our cast and crew.
Camera equipment
Costs $500
We need a camera so we can see the movie!
Lighting
Costs $1,000
We need lights so the picture isn't dark.
Food + Caterers
Costs $3,000
We need to be able to feed our cast and crew and pay those feeding us!
Production Design
Costs $2,000
We need to build the teleportation machine, props, and costumes.
Travel
Costs $500
For U-Haul for transporting the machine from NYC to VA! Car rentals! Tolls!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
CREW
Sam Gorman is a writer-director from Virginia with a passion for genre filmmaking. Over the years Sam has cultivated a library of shorts that have garnered tens of thousands of views online and screened across the country. His work combines the aesthetics of low-budget splatter films with an exploration of deeper sociopolitical themes. As an educator, Sam has mentored hundreds of filmmakers of all ages.
Max Mooney is an Upstate New York-born filmmaker who strives to make honest, enthralling, character driven films. The kind of movies you’d want to put on after a hard day of work, but still leave you feeling deeply fulfilled. His work has screened internationally and has received diverse accolades, most recently for his activist documentary “Please Listen.” As an Editor, he recently finished cutting two feature length narratives (“The Catch” “Holy New York”) and a documentary (“Wolfgang”), all of which will see their premieres in early 2021. His recent work on the documentary “David and the Kingdom” won top honors at numerous festivals and recently made its international premiere at Cinema du Reel. Max also has a passion for organic farming and hopes to continue working in that field (pun intended).
Chelsea Woodfolk is a Virginia-born lover of all things film & TV. After several years of working at local filmmaking and social innovation nonprofits, she moved to LA and managed a roster of filmmakers with numerous accolades including Academy, Emmy, BAFTA, and Cannes Lions awards. She’s now utilizing her learned experience and building her marketing skills to help elevate storytelling communities.
Josh Palmer is a filmmaker from the DMV, currently based out of NYC who strives to forge opportunities for self-determined, independent filmmakers. Through the mentorship Kevin Jerome Everson at the University of Virginia, he made numerous films and learned a swiss-army-knife approach to the craft, with experience in every role from pre-to-post. After producing Micah Ariel Watson’s thesis film “Molasses”, he became a key producer of the “Black Enough” web-series. His work and the work he has been a part of have screened at festivals including Virginia Film Festival, Poe Film Festival, Richmond International Film Festival, Miami Web Fest, National Black Film Festival, and has garnered tens of thousands of views on YouTube.
William Miller is a Production Designer and Set Decorator based out of NYC. William has styled several independent films, commercials, and music videos. His work has screened at festivals including The Brooklyn Independent Film Festival, LA Shorts International Film Festival, and the Film Society at Lincoln Center. As a freelancer, William has also crafted sets and props for ad campaigns for brands including Land's End, Bloomingdale’s, and Vogue.
Hafeezat Bishi is an alum of Temple University, where she majored in Communication and Social Influence and obtained a certificate in Spanish. She is currently an MA candidate at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism studying Engagement Journalism. Hafeezat has served in social media positions at several non-profits, assisting with and sometimes heading their content creation efforts. She has goals of working in spaces where telling authentic stories are prioritized. In her free time, Hafeezat enjoys binging YouTube videos for hours or ranting on Twitter.
Aidan Macaluso is a filmmaker currently living and working in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated with a BFA in Film Production from Purchase in 2018. He is now pursuing stories and projects within a variety of genres but has a particular affinity toward rural life - specifically in science fiction, horror, and dark comedy.
Patrick Koehle is a filmmaker, photographer and milkshake-drinker from Philadelphia, PA and currently based in Brooklyn, NY.
CAST
Aubrey Clyburn is an actor, writer, and amateur mathematician originally from North Carolina but now based in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her BFA in Acting from Texas State University in 2020, and most recently appeared in “No Joke”, a limited series on Amazon Prime Video. While going between all her day jobs, she keeps missing her subway stop because she’s reading.
Brandon Pettus is a filmmaker, actor, and musician part of rap group, AFK. He attended the SUNY Purchase film conservatory and is now based in Brooklyn.