Mannequin
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Horror, LGBTQ
Mannequin is a heightened look at how suppressing "unnatural" emotions can take a tole on our psychology. Help us be a part in breaking the mold society has created around gender-specific sexuality and raise social awareness.
Mannequin
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Horror, LGBTQ
3 Campaigns | California, United States
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Mannequin is a heightened look at how suppressing "unnatural" emotions can take a tole on our psychology. Help us be a part in breaking the mold society has created around gender-specific sexuality and raise social awareness.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We all want to be able to express ourselves freely without any consequence but what if you feel different than everybody else? What if society told you that you were wrong and that the feelings you had were unnatural – maybe even evil?
MANNEQUIN is a short film that studies sexuality and its surrounding social anxieties. Our protagonist, a tailor who designs his own clothing, struggles with his feelings, and fantasizes about the mannequins occupying his workspace. As they come to life, his fantasies drive him to venture out into society longing to make human connection. However, upon leaving his house, he comes to find that only mannequins occupy the world around him. He begins losing grip on what is reality, when he comes face to face with another human… but how will he react?
Writer and Director Ian Mantel hopes to capture the anxiety that breathes heavily down your neck while coming to terms with a sexual preference outside the social norm. Identifying sexually fluid, Ian struggled in his youth to find his own acceptance within, and in turn would shelter himself from others in fear of judgment.
Ian has created this protagonist who also struggles in similar fears and reflects the harm one can inflict on themselves (and others) by internalizing those emotions. Written without dialogue, Mannequin emulates the societal pressure boxing in LGBTQ youth, and the damage it can cause to one’s psyche.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $5,000
Location, location, location! The most essential part of creating a mood for the film.
Camera Equipment
Costs $1,000
To obtain the look and style we want for this story.
TALENT
Costs $1,000
Finding talent to embody our complex characters.
Wardrobe and Make-Up
Costs $1,500
To really establish the world we are creating.
Catering and Craft Services
Costs $600
A happy set is a well fed set.
Crew
Costs $2,500
We like to keep it professional.
Festival Circuit
Costs $600
To bring our film to more audiences!
Production Design
Costs $2,000
One of the most important aspects to building the world you'll see on screen.
Grip/Lighting Equipment
Costs $600
Lighting is an essential piece to composing the perfect shot.
Production Supplies
Costs $200
Good to have some contingency padding.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Ian Mantel - Writer/Director
This is Ian Mantel’s debut film as both Writer and Director. He graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting. During his education he interned with such companies as Lionsgate Films and STARZ Entertainment where he was hands on in learning how to produce and develop feature films and television shows. Since then he has been working in freelance film and television. In 2018 Ian joined IATSE Labor Union 44 as a Property Master – someone who overlooks all of the onscreen props used on set. Ian is well versed in both the creative and corporate sides of the industry and hopes to use his experience in creating content that helps reach people who otherwise feel outcast by society.
Alyssa Carter - Producer
Alyssa Carter is a San Jose native turned Los Angelian, transitioned from actress to filmmaker. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from California State University Northridge where she was one of four students in her semester selected to direct their senior thesis film, in which she wrote an original musical entitled Sing About It. She has since found herself diving into various forms of the entertainment industry to hone her skill set in the freelance realm and corporate level. Alyssa has worked in Casting offices such as Michael Donovan, Brad Gilmore, Mark Saks, and Emily Schweber, as well as casting numerous projects herself. She has Produced short form web content with the Walt Disney Company Maker Studios, as well as Fine Brothers Entertainment. In 2015, she established and currently runs her own production company Cast & Reels helping talent develop professional material for their acting reels. Alyssa has also written and directed several independent short films, music videos, and branded commercials. it is her hope to continue creating, sharing stories, and helping others find their passion successfully.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We all want to be able to express ourselves freely without any consequence but what if you feel different than everybody else? What if society told you that you were wrong and that the feelings you had were unnatural – maybe even evil?
MANNEQUIN is a short film that studies sexuality and its surrounding social anxieties. Our protagonist, a tailor who designs his own clothing, struggles with his feelings, and fantasizes about the mannequins occupying his workspace. As they come to life, his fantasies drive him to venture out into society longing to make human connection. However, upon leaving his house, he comes to find that only mannequins occupy the world around him. He begins losing grip on what is reality, when he comes face to face with another human… but how will he react?
Writer and Director Ian Mantel hopes to capture the anxiety that breathes heavily down your neck while coming to terms with a sexual preference outside the social norm. Identifying sexually fluid, Ian struggled in his youth to find his own acceptance within, and in turn would shelter himself from others in fear of judgment.
Ian has created this protagonist who also struggles in similar fears and reflects the harm one can inflict on themselves (and others) by internalizing those emotions. Written without dialogue, Mannequin emulates the societal pressure boxing in LGBTQ youth, and the damage it can cause to one’s psyche.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $5,000
Location, location, location! The most essential part of creating a mood for the film.
Camera Equipment
Costs $1,000
To obtain the look and style we want for this story.
TALENT
Costs $1,000
Finding talent to embody our complex characters.
Wardrobe and Make-Up
Costs $1,500
To really establish the world we are creating.
Catering and Craft Services
Costs $600
A happy set is a well fed set.
Crew
Costs $2,500
We like to keep it professional.
Festival Circuit
Costs $600
To bring our film to more audiences!
Production Design
Costs $2,000
One of the most important aspects to building the world you'll see on screen.
Grip/Lighting Equipment
Costs $600
Lighting is an essential piece to composing the perfect shot.
Production Supplies
Costs $200
Good to have some contingency padding.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Ian Mantel - Writer/Director
This is Ian Mantel’s debut film as both Writer and Director. He graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting. During his education he interned with such companies as Lionsgate Films and STARZ Entertainment where he was hands on in learning how to produce and develop feature films and television shows. Since then he has been working in freelance film and television. In 2018 Ian joined IATSE Labor Union 44 as a Property Master – someone who overlooks all of the onscreen props used on set. Ian is well versed in both the creative and corporate sides of the industry and hopes to use his experience in creating content that helps reach people who otherwise feel outcast by society.
Alyssa Carter - Producer
Alyssa Carter is a San Jose native turned Los Angelian, transitioned from actress to filmmaker. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from California State University Northridge where she was one of four students in her semester selected to direct their senior thesis film, in which she wrote an original musical entitled Sing About It. She has since found herself diving into various forms of the entertainment industry to hone her skill set in the freelance realm and corporate level. Alyssa has worked in Casting offices such as Michael Donovan, Brad Gilmore, Mark Saks, and Emily Schweber, as well as casting numerous projects herself. She has Produced short form web content with the Walt Disney Company Maker Studios, as well as Fine Brothers Entertainment. In 2015, she established and currently runs her own production company Cast & Reels helping talent develop professional material for their acting reels. Alyssa has also written and directed several independent short films, music videos, and branded commercials. it is her hope to continue creating, sharing stories, and helping others find their passion successfully.