MARALINGA
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Crime, Horror
It's 1983. Deep in the Australian Outback, Bill & Marsha Bundy are searching for a missing hitchhiker. Chasing a lead, they discover MARALINGA, an abandoned nuclear testing site, where a deadly threat waits in the fallout.
MARALINGA
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Crime, Horror
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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It's 1983. Deep in the Australian Outback, Bill & Marsha Bundy are searching for a missing hitchhiker. Chasing a lead, they discover MARALINGA, an abandoned nuclear testing site, where a deadly threat waits in the fallout.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Things are easily forgotten in the Outback.
It's 1983 and everyone is looking for teenage hitchhiker Sydney McCready. A month ago, she disappeared in the Outback... never to be heard from again.
Husband/wife duo Bill and Marsha Bundy believe they are close to finding Sydney. Harboring grand literary ambitions, in the vein of Truman Capote and James Ellroy, the couple hopes to find fame and fortune as true crime writers, their careers won off the back of Sydney McCready's disappearance.
Are they ready for the truth?
Sneaking into Maralinga, an abandoned military testing site deep in the South Australian desert, they set up camp and start searching for the missing girl.
Over the ensuing days they uncover a chilling conspiracy theory, involving the British Army and a clandestine nuclear testing program. And then, just when it seems like they're out of leads, they receive a visitor in the middle of the night...
Help us tell this story!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PRICES LISTED ARE IN USD
Global tensions on the rise... the re-examination of our history... a hunger for quality true crime content...
It is the perfect time to treat our audience to a challenging & entertaining deep-dive into a forgotten chapter of the Cold War.
Building on the imagery of Cold War science fiction and conspiracies, as well as 1970s horror (e.g. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and post-apocalyptic works like the Fallout games... MARALINGA will be a visual throwback to the 20th century.
We plan on giving it a gritty, beautiful-but-deadly, highly saturated style that is perfect for its blend of true crime, horror and Cold War paranoia.
INFLUENCES: '70s Horror, Cold War Sci-Fi & Conspiracy
All we need is YOUR SUPPORT to make the final stretch possible!
THE CREW
Alexander Langsam, writer/director
- From Melbourne/Naarm, Australia and currently studying in Los Angeles, Alex is hoping to create a visually rich horror film that pulls his audience back into a dark chapter of Australia's political history.
Samantha Wolf, producer
- Sam has produced everything from festival-winning shorts to an upcoming feature film debut, with recent short Baby Fever screened at the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts and her own directorial debut The Fall a finalist at the UCLA Shorttakes Film Festival.
Aldo Widjaya, director of photography
- Studying at the Arts Institute, California, Aldo is a dynamic cinematographer with years of experience behind a wide range of cameras. He has shot music videos, commercials and short films and has a background in photography.
Nish Cancarla, producer
- An entrepreneurial spirit, fast thinker and problem solver, Nish is an integral part of the Maralinga team. A Los Angeles-based director and producer, he has pushed this project forward from the get-go.
Jac "Croc" Riveria, producer
- Croc is a producer/director who has worked between Los Angeles and Miami, creating quality music videos and short films. As head of Manifesto Multimedia, he lends his big-picture vision and stylistic know-how to the project.
Ece Naz Kiltan, first assistant director
- An accomplished director from Istanbul, Ece brings her trademark energy and enthusiasm to the project. A force of personality, social butterfly and natural communicator, we have no doubt she will motivate our crew to their utmost potential.
THE BUDGET
We're looking for $10,000 in total so that we can make this film the best it can possibly be. Some of our biggest spends include:
- Arri Alexa Mini. This is a professional, cinema-grade camera... the kind they used to film Joker, 1917 and many other Hollywood pictures
- Labor costs. We want to pay for the talent we're getting - given the commitment we're asking for (and expecting) from our crew, it's only right we pay them
- Post-production work. We don't want to shoot the film and have nothing to show for it... contributions will go a long way to ensuring a high quality export
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera rental
Costs $500
We're hoping to use a proper cinema camera for filming - namely the ARRI Alexa. It will help us deliver a high quality and professional look
Labor
Costs $2,900
This will help us pay crew members, helping us build and reward a committed and dedicated team.
Location
Costs $1,100
We're looking to rent a retro-style RV as well as an AirBnB to house crew while we film in the desert.
Camera gear & lights
Costs $1,500
This will enable us to get some great camera equipment and lights for our production, giving us that slick professional movie feel.
Post production costs
Costs $1,000
This will help us pay for a colorist & a small amount of VFX.
Post production sound
Costs $1,000
This will help us get a killer sound designer on board as well as budget for a score.
Production design, costume, make-up
Costs $1,000
Help us re-create the 1980s aesthetic with period-accuracte props, costume and make-up.
Red tape costs: permits, insurance and film festival fees
Costs $1,000
We need to insure ourselves for this shoot, as well as pay for permits. Later, we will also need to cover entry into film festivals.
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer-director Alex Langsam, producer Nish Cancarla.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Things are easily forgotten in the Outback.
It's 1983 and everyone is looking for teenage hitchhiker Sydney McCready. A month ago, she disappeared in the Outback... never to be heard from again.
Husband/wife duo Bill and Marsha Bundy believe they are close to finding Sydney. Harboring grand literary ambitions, in the vein of Truman Capote and James Ellroy, the couple hopes to find fame and fortune as true crime writers, their careers won off the back of Sydney McCready's disappearance.
Are they ready for the truth?
Sneaking into Maralinga, an abandoned military testing site deep in the South Australian desert, they set up camp and start searching for the missing girl.
Over the ensuing days they uncover a chilling conspiracy theory, involving the British Army and a clandestine nuclear testing program. And then, just when it seems like they're out of leads, they receive a visitor in the middle of the night...
Help us tell this story!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PRICES LISTED ARE IN USD
Global tensions on the rise... the re-examination of our history... a hunger for quality true crime content...
It is the perfect time to treat our audience to a challenging & entertaining deep-dive into a forgotten chapter of the Cold War.
Building on the imagery of Cold War science fiction and conspiracies, as well as 1970s horror (e.g. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and post-apocalyptic works like the Fallout games... MARALINGA will be a visual throwback to the 20th century.
We plan on giving it a gritty, beautiful-but-deadly, highly saturated style that is perfect for its blend of true crime, horror and Cold War paranoia.
INFLUENCES: '70s Horror, Cold War Sci-Fi & Conspiracy
All we need is YOUR SUPPORT to make the final stretch possible!
THE CREW
Alexander Langsam, writer/director
- From Melbourne/Naarm, Australia and currently studying in Los Angeles, Alex is hoping to create a visually rich horror film that pulls his audience back into a dark chapter of Australia's political history.
Samantha Wolf, producer
- Sam has produced everything from festival-winning shorts to an upcoming feature film debut, with recent short Baby Fever screened at the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts and her own directorial debut The Fall a finalist at the UCLA Shorttakes Film Festival.
Aldo Widjaya, director of photography
- Studying at the Arts Institute, California, Aldo is a dynamic cinematographer with years of experience behind a wide range of cameras. He has shot music videos, commercials and short films and has a background in photography.
Nish Cancarla, producer
- An entrepreneurial spirit, fast thinker and problem solver, Nish is an integral part of the Maralinga team. A Los Angeles-based director and producer, he has pushed this project forward from the get-go.
Jac "Croc" Riveria, producer
- Croc is a producer/director who has worked between Los Angeles and Miami, creating quality music videos and short films. As head of Manifesto Multimedia, he lends his big-picture vision and stylistic know-how to the project.
Ece Naz Kiltan, first assistant director
- An accomplished director from Istanbul, Ece brings her trademark energy and enthusiasm to the project. A force of personality, social butterfly and natural communicator, we have no doubt she will motivate our crew to their utmost potential.
THE BUDGET
We're looking for $10,000 in total so that we can make this film the best it can possibly be. Some of our biggest spends include:
- Arri Alexa Mini. This is a professional, cinema-grade camera... the kind they used to film Joker, 1917 and many other Hollywood pictures
- Labor costs. We want to pay for the talent we're getting - given the commitment we're asking for (and expecting) from our crew, it's only right we pay them
- Post-production work. We don't want to shoot the film and have nothing to show for it... contributions will go a long way to ensuring a high quality export
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera rental
Costs $500
We're hoping to use a proper cinema camera for filming - namely the ARRI Alexa. It will help us deliver a high quality and professional look
Labor
Costs $2,900
This will help us pay crew members, helping us build and reward a committed and dedicated team.
Location
Costs $1,100
We're looking to rent a retro-style RV as well as an AirBnB to house crew while we film in the desert.
Camera gear & lights
Costs $1,500
This will enable us to get some great camera equipment and lights for our production, giving us that slick professional movie feel.
Post production costs
Costs $1,000
This will help us pay for a colorist & a small amount of VFX.
Post production sound
Costs $1,000
This will help us get a killer sound designer on board as well as budget for a score.
Production design, costume, make-up
Costs $1,000
Help us re-create the 1980s aesthetic with period-accuracte props, costume and make-up.
Red tape costs: permits, insurance and film festival fees
Costs $1,000
We need to insure ourselves for this shoot, as well as pay for permits. Later, we will also need to cover entry into film festivals.
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer-director Alex Langsam, producer Nish Cancarla.