KNIGHT WATCH is a story about an ancient UFO, a secretive husband's research on it, and the woman who digs deep to discover the truth behind all of it. In short, it's a relationship drama disguised as a low-budget sci-fi horror about a real life UFO conspiracy theory: The Black Knight Satellite.
KNIGHT WATCH is a story about an ancient UFO, a secretive husband's research on it, and the woman who digs deep to discover the truth behind all of it. In short, it's a relationship drama disguised as a low-budget sci-fi horror about a real life UFO conspiracy theory: The Black Knight Satellite.
-
Story
Mission Statement
Depression and suicide are still mysteries of medical science that have yet to be truly understood. KNIGHT WATCH uses its narrative to explore the complexities of mental illness, and how someone on the outside can learn to understand the people afflicted, either in the right or wrong way.About The Project
"The Knight kills. It's what it does." -Blair
The Plot
This character drama disguised as a sci-fi horror story follows Blair Dreyfuss, an ambitious and reckless astronomer and professor at a university in Los Angeles. She works alongside her equally brilliant but secretive husband, Andrew, who struggles with serious depression, something Blair struggles to understand. When she isn't proofreading other professor's work (and proving most of them wrong), she spends her nights drinking with an emotionless fling behind her complicated husband's back. After a failed suicide attempt, Andrew is put in the hospital, and Blair inherits his stacks of secretive research. The subject? THE BLACK KNIGHT SATELLITE, a supposed ancient UFO that's been puzzling scientists and scholars for over 13,000 years, and what seems to have driven Andrew to madness. In an effort to truly understand her husband, Blair digs deep into the mystery of the Knight, only to find herself falling into an obsession brought upon by bouts of sleep paralysis and visits from a strange, dark presence in the night. As Blair goes deeper into the research, she begins to discover that her husband had other secrets besides his work. Her search brings her to the darkest parts of conspiracy, where she meets with a student of Andrew's, Nora, who claims to have been visited by the Knight, too, but who may have a stronger connection to the mystery than Blair realizes. Everything comes to a head when the Knight injurs Nora, and Blair must decide if discovering the truth about the Knight, her husband, and her new ally is worth the psychological consequences of saving Nora's life. Blair forced to reckon with the reckless life she leads because of her distance from her husband before the terrifying presence of the Black Knight consumes her psyche.
The Short
This short proof of concept finds Blair in a low point after exhausting all the "proper" means of research, forcing her to dive into the depths of conpiracy to find Nora and ask for answers. But the video chat they have takes a chilling turn when something alien talks Nora in her small house, and all Blair can do is watch.
Incentives
$5
Special Thanks
An earned credit for a generous person. See your name at the end credits!
$10
Special Shout Out
Get listed in the credits, and receive a special personalized shout out on all Knight Watch social media pages!
$25
Very Special Thanks
Any contribution means the world to us, but a Very Special Thanks puts you a notch above the rest as our way to thank you for helping us making something truly special.
$50
Very Very Special Thanks
Very Special Thanks credit, plus an exclusive behind the scenes photo package so you can see how we made the movie.
$100
Associate Producer
Start building your film credits with a certified Associate Producer's credit on a successful short film, which will be listed at the end credits and any online listings. You'll also get exclusive updates on the project as we roll into Post Production.
$500
Co-Producer
As a generous patron of our film, you will recieve a Co-Producers credit on the end credits, poster, and any online listings. Post Production updates included.
$1,000
Co-Executive Producer
Enjoyr your Co-Executive Producer credit on the end credits, poster, and all online listings, and exclusive updates as we proceed into post production.
$5,000
Executive Producer
First off, you'd be showered in adoration from the crew for your generous donation. Along with a prestegious Executive Producer credit on the end credits, poster, and all online listings, you'll be given exclusive updates on the progress on the film, as well as the opportunity to give your input. You'll be invited to our first public screening (travel and lodging costs not included), where you'll be able to take a signed picture with the entire cast and crew. You'll be just as much a filmmaker as us!
-
Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Special Thanks
An earned credit for a generous person. See your name at the end credits!
$10
Special Shout Out
Get listed in the credits, and receive a special personalized shout out on all Knight Watch social media pages!
$25
Very Special Thanks
Any contribution means the world to us, but a Very Special Thanks puts you a notch above the rest as our way to thank you for helping us making something truly special.
$50
Very Very Special Thanks
Very Special Thanks credit, plus an exclusive behind the scenes photo package so you can see how we made the movie.
$100
Associate Producer
Start building your film credits with a certified Associate Producer's credit on a successful short film, which will be listed at the end credits and any online listings. You'll also get exclusive updates on the project as we roll into Post Production.
$500
Co-Producer
As a generous patron of our film, you will recieve a Co-Producers credit on the end credits, poster, and any online listings. Post Production updates included.
$1,000
Co-Executive Producer
Enjoyr your Co-Executive Producer credit on the end credits, poster, and all online listings, and exclusive updates as we proceed into post production.
$5,000
Executive Producer
First off, you'd be showered in adoration from the crew for your generous donation. Along with a prestegious Executive Producer credit on the end credits, poster, and all online listings, you'll be given exclusive updates on the progress on the film, as well as the opportunity to give your input. You'll be invited to our first public screening (travel and lodging costs not included), where you'll be able to take a signed picture with the entire cast and crew. You'll be just as much a filmmaker as us!
- Updates
-
Current Team
About This Team
This team is filled to the brim with people who are excited and enthusiastic about making something incredible. These kinds of crews are the ones that don't just get the project done, but use their charged creativity to create meaningful art. Stretching from various film schools (Chapman, NYU, Syracuse) and creative fields (cinematography, animation, editing), we present a bold, diverse team ready to give everything they've got to create something of impactful quality.
-
Media
Videos
Images
-
Community
Supporters
Followers