LOOK AT THIS FREAK
Seattle, Washington | Film Short
Horror, Comedy
A cautionary tale on the obsessed and the meaning of entertainment. "LOOK AT THIS FREAK" delves into the sickening mind of its chaotic characters as they navigate the darkly comedic and grotesque horror in the form of a monstrous freak of nature! The abyss stares back - and sometimes it bites.
LOOK AT THIS FREAK
Seattle, Washington | Film Short
Horror, Comedy
3 Campaigns | Washington, United States
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A cautionary tale on the obsessed and the meaning of entertainment. "LOOK AT THIS FREAK" delves into the sickening mind of its chaotic characters as they navigate the darkly comedic and grotesque horror in the form of a monstrous freak of nature! The abyss stares back - and sometimes it bites.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
From a locked basement in an undisclosed location, “LOOK AT THIS FREAK” is streamed live to the world, granting millions of viewers the opportunity to spectate and participate in the antics and torments of a captive humanoid abomination. David, an outsider newly returned from a life-changing religious experience, wants to make a difference. When he comes face to face with the gruesome spectacle of “LOOK AT THIS FREAK”, he just might get his chance.
Just back from a mission trip, a couch surfing David arrives at his old friend Molly's apartment. The reunion sours as David encounters Molly's hated roommate Trevor, who shamelessly flaunts his online addiction: "LOOK AT THIS FREAK" - the livestreamed footage of an abomination chained in a basement and tortured for the amusement of countless subscribers. David scarcely has time to grapple with the moral and spiritual implications of this grotesque display before Trevor's obsession yields perilous consequences, and a surprise livestream announcement puts all three lives in immediate danger.
LOOK AT THIS FREAK presents the audience with a predicament so absurd it could only exist in a fever dream, lets them laugh at it, and then traps them inside that predicament until it feels real and terrifying.
The observers of "LOOK AT THIS FREAK", the channel within the short, have the safety and privacy of their voyeuristic position upended, and find themselves in real danger - if the film is done right, this feeling should extend to the real life audience as well.
I want the Freak to break through both screens and leave a mark on his audience, if only in their nightmares.
- Alex Furnas / Writer & Director
Alex is a proud member of the dynamite 48 Hour Film Project group, "Gold Team" led by Tommy Heffernan. Over the last decade this team has grown to create dynamic work within the 48 hour time frame of local and out of state competitions.
Their projects range from absurdist comedy to out of control horror. One of their latest and greatest work is "The Fingernail Taker" which was written by Alex Furnas. It has played at various horror and genre festivals and is a beloved nightmare.
Alex's debut comes in the form of "Honeymoon" a newlywed couple retreat to a secluded cabin for an idyllic honeymoon, where their relationship, sanity and lives are jeopardized by ghosts of the past, both real and imagined.
With what is showcased here, you can expect the same kind of madness and so much more from LOOK AT THIS FREAK.
Horror is both a successful genre to work in both in its creativity but also how people respond to it. We want to add to that scene more and more with the work that we muster up, "LOOK AT THIS FREAK" is no exception to that.
The stills below should only further enhance the influences and draws Alex and the team are bringing together here. From voyeuristic terror, unsettling humor and the darkest of spaces.
We hope that the FREAK we showcase and all the talents behind us bring you closer to the screens for a deeper look into this nightmare!
Our direct mission is to make great local film here. Many of our team members here have worked tirelessly on 48 Hour Film Challenges and the oppurtunity to now jump ahead into a higher end project with more resources and a chance to grow their skills as filmmakers here is an opportunity that we want them to explore. Please consider contributing or even sharing this campaign TODAY! Your support will only enhance this film!
Below is a highlight of what you can experience from our dedicated crew and more!
And of course... here's a taste of what kind of monster, blood and mayhem we have in store from Real Fiction Studios!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Labor
Costs $6,500
It is our priority to pay for the cast and crew. Making a film takes a lot of hard, time consuming and focused work. We must pay them. <3
SFX by Real Fiction
Costs $3,000
To bring the Freak to life, the highly impressive work by Real Fictions Studios is ESSENTIAL to making this pop in blood, gore and terror!
Lights, Cameras, Monsters!
Costs $4,000
From Costumes, Camera, Lighting, Set Design and so much more. Resources are huge when we have a generous backing behind it!
Feed the Crew!
Costs $1,500
It's about $15 a head to feed our hard working cast and crew! Help them through with a meal!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is all local to Seattle, some are veterans in the pacific northwest film industry and others are jumping from various 48 Hour Film Project challenges to their first full blown production on a larger scale. We want to create an environment that is both highly rewarding in growth and exciting to work on.
ALEX FURNAS - Writer/Director
Alex Furnas is a Seattle-based writer and director. After cutting his teeth on comedy sketches and DIY projects as a student at WWU, he began writing and directing horror shorts on a larger scale. He is a regular participant in the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project under the Gold Team collective. As a filmmaker and storyteller, Alex is particularly versed in the funnier, more absurd side of horror, and the darker, more absurd side of comedy. Alex’s notable credits to date include “Honeymoon”, “The Fingernail Taker”, and “What’s That Smell?”
JUSTIN ROBERT VINALL - Producer
Justin Robert Vinall is a member of the Directors Guild of America, working professionally as a Director, Writer and Producer for narrative productions ranging from science fiction to comedy. His passion lies within the genre of horror. In 2010, he co-founded Next Floor Entertainment, a Seattle, Washington-based independent film production company. He has since worked as an Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, and Producer on many film and TV productions around Washington State, such as "Going Home," "Three Busy Debras," "East of the Mountains," "Tim Travers and the Time Travel Paradox," "The Last Laugh," and much more. His award winning work includes "This Pretty Face," "EMIKO," "A Purple Vision," and his latest work "From the Depths."
BYRON GOUETTE - Director of Photography
Byron Gouette is a Bellingham/Seattle based cinematographer and filmmaker who is interested in all things dark and unique; self-expression through visual art is his passion. From shooting feature length projects such as the horror adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's BERNICE to many, many short films of his own that showcase a vast range of talent within his body of work. From experimental films exploring different types of formats through unique lenses to various composition styles that only enhances and absorbs the visual flairs within his storytelling.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
From a locked basement in an undisclosed location, “LOOK AT THIS FREAK” is streamed live to the world, granting millions of viewers the opportunity to spectate and participate in the antics and torments of a captive humanoid abomination. David, an outsider newly returned from a life-changing religious experience, wants to make a difference. When he comes face to face with the gruesome spectacle of “LOOK AT THIS FREAK”, he just might get his chance.
Just back from a mission trip, a couch surfing David arrives at his old friend Molly's apartment. The reunion sours as David encounters Molly's hated roommate Trevor, who shamelessly flaunts his online addiction: "LOOK AT THIS FREAK" - the livestreamed footage of an abomination chained in a basement and tortured for the amusement of countless subscribers. David scarcely has time to grapple with the moral and spiritual implications of this grotesque display before Trevor's obsession yields perilous consequences, and a surprise livestream announcement puts all three lives in immediate danger.
LOOK AT THIS FREAK presents the audience with a predicament so absurd it could only exist in a fever dream, lets them laugh at it, and then traps them inside that predicament until it feels real and terrifying.
The observers of "LOOK AT THIS FREAK", the channel within the short, have the safety and privacy of their voyeuristic position upended, and find themselves in real danger - if the film is done right, this feeling should extend to the real life audience as well.
I want the Freak to break through both screens and leave a mark on his audience, if only in their nightmares.
- Alex Furnas / Writer & Director
Alex is a proud member of the dynamite 48 Hour Film Project group, "Gold Team" led by Tommy Heffernan. Over the last decade this team has grown to create dynamic work within the 48 hour time frame of local and out of state competitions.
Their projects range from absurdist comedy to out of control horror. One of their latest and greatest work is "The Fingernail Taker" which was written by Alex Furnas. It has played at various horror and genre festivals and is a beloved nightmare.
Alex's debut comes in the form of "Honeymoon" a newlywed couple retreat to a secluded cabin for an idyllic honeymoon, where their relationship, sanity and lives are jeopardized by ghosts of the past, both real and imagined.
With what is showcased here, you can expect the same kind of madness and so much more from LOOK AT THIS FREAK.
Horror is both a successful genre to work in both in its creativity but also how people respond to it. We want to add to that scene more and more with the work that we muster up, "LOOK AT THIS FREAK" is no exception to that.
The stills below should only further enhance the influences and draws Alex and the team are bringing together here. From voyeuristic terror, unsettling humor and the darkest of spaces.
We hope that the FREAK we showcase and all the talents behind us bring you closer to the screens for a deeper look into this nightmare!
Our direct mission is to make great local film here. Many of our team members here have worked tirelessly on 48 Hour Film Challenges and the oppurtunity to now jump ahead into a higher end project with more resources and a chance to grow their skills as filmmakers here is an opportunity that we want them to explore. Please consider contributing or even sharing this campaign TODAY! Your support will only enhance this film!
Below is a highlight of what you can experience from our dedicated crew and more!
And of course... here's a taste of what kind of monster, blood and mayhem we have in store from Real Fiction Studios!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Labor
Costs $6,500
It is our priority to pay for the cast and crew. Making a film takes a lot of hard, time consuming and focused work. We must pay them. <3
SFX by Real Fiction
Costs $3,000
To bring the Freak to life, the highly impressive work by Real Fictions Studios is ESSENTIAL to making this pop in blood, gore and terror!
Lights, Cameras, Monsters!
Costs $4,000
From Costumes, Camera, Lighting, Set Design and so much more. Resources are huge when we have a generous backing behind it!
Feed the Crew!
Costs $1,500
It's about $15 a head to feed our hard working cast and crew! Help them through with a meal!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is all local to Seattle, some are veterans in the pacific northwest film industry and others are jumping from various 48 Hour Film Project challenges to their first full blown production on a larger scale. We want to create an environment that is both highly rewarding in growth and exciting to work on.
ALEX FURNAS - Writer/Director
Alex Furnas is a Seattle-based writer and director. After cutting his teeth on comedy sketches and DIY projects as a student at WWU, he began writing and directing horror shorts on a larger scale. He is a regular participant in the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project under the Gold Team collective. As a filmmaker and storyteller, Alex is particularly versed in the funnier, more absurd side of horror, and the darker, more absurd side of comedy. Alex’s notable credits to date include “Honeymoon”, “The Fingernail Taker”, and “What’s That Smell?”
JUSTIN ROBERT VINALL - Producer
Justin Robert Vinall is a member of the Directors Guild of America, working professionally as a Director, Writer and Producer for narrative productions ranging from science fiction to comedy. His passion lies within the genre of horror. In 2010, he co-founded Next Floor Entertainment, a Seattle, Washington-based independent film production company. He has since worked as an Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, and Producer on many film and TV productions around Washington State, such as "Going Home," "Three Busy Debras," "East of the Mountains," "Tim Travers and the Time Travel Paradox," "The Last Laugh," and much more. His award winning work includes "This Pretty Face," "EMIKO," "A Purple Vision," and his latest work "From the Depths."
BYRON GOUETTE - Director of Photography
Byron Gouette is a Bellingham/Seattle based cinematographer and filmmaker who is interested in all things dark and unique; self-expression through visual art is his passion. From shooting feature length projects such as the horror adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's BERNICE to many, many short films of his own that showcase a vast range of talent within his body of work. From experimental films exploring different types of formats through unique lenses to various composition styles that only enhances and absorbs the visual flairs within his storytelling.