Although originally from New Jersey, the writers Zack and Jacob spent the past semester living in Downtown Los Angeles. While coming up with a concept for the film, the city’s nightlife was a huge inspiration for how we wanted the film to feel; alive and buzzing. Nearing the end of our college experience, we feel fear, uncertainty and anxiety about our future lives. Channeling that into our characters, this film will reflect those same emotions but with characters in more extreme circumstances.

We were inspired by films with worlds that felt tactile and real. These extremely emotional films have created an everlasting effect on our filmmaking experience and we wish to capture those feelings. Heavily inspired by "Good Time" and "Drive," our goal is to create an anxious slow-burn film with each frame bursting with style and color. The sleek lighting design and colorful imagery from films like "Suspiria" and "Blade Runner" have had a huge effect on how we plan to show the world our characters live in.

Our goal is to create an immersive experience for the audience. Here are some of the things we think are most important in achieving that goal:

Realism: The world in which the characters live must feel real in order for the weight of their situations to be felt.

Sound Design: Sound is one of the biggest factors in making an immersive experience. Each sound should draw the audience closer to the world.

Score: We are using a fully original film score to enhance the tension and anxiety felt on screen.

Acting: Hiring professional actors from the greater New York City Area, we are planning extensive rehearsal time to nail the performances on set.

Editing: The editing will likely be similar to that of a horror film, holding out shots longer than expected to add to the anxiety and dread.

Cinematography: Using surrealist and expressionistic lighting, the colors are designed to heighten the emotional impact of each image. We will also utilize long gliding camera movements to keep the focus on the action and follow our characters closely.

First and foremost, part of the budget will be spent on COVID-19 safety. This includes buying tests for everyone who will be on set, masks, gloves, and plexiglass to separate crew members and keep safety our number one priority. More on that in the section below.

 In terms of the film itself, a huge part of creating the world of our characters is finding the perfect locations and sets to use, along with props and wardrobe. The money we raise will also go into paying our actors for their time and accommodations such as food and travel. Making sure the film is professionally shot and sounds good, we will pay for equipment and professional sound. Finally, we will use the remaining budget on film festivals and marketing, making sure our film is accessible to a wide variety of audiences!

We are taking safety precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic extremely seriously, making sure everyone gets tested before shooting and COVID protocols are met on set. This includes social distancing and wearing masks. We understand this is a tough time for everyone, and the uncertainty of the future is at an all-time high. However, we feel confident in our safety protocols and will make decisions based on the cast and crew’s safety above all else.

Thank you for taking the time to review our page and for your interest in our project. We sincerely believe we have a great story to tell, and we appreciate any support you can give to the project. Thank you for believing in our team and our vision. We can’t wait to get started!