Mervette
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror, Drama
Mervette is a 15 minutes conversation between an immigrant, his late mother, and the people who brought her back from the dead. As if the struggles of being away from the family back home aren't enough, the people who made that meeting possible had ulterior motives.
Mervette
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Mervette is a 15 minutes conversation between an immigrant, his late mother, and the people who brought her back from the dead. As if the struggles of being away from the family back home aren't enough, the people who made that meeting possible had ulterior motives.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
While an estranged Egyptian immigrant is facing the constant struggle of being away from home and family, living alone in the USA, he was presented with a chance to see his late mother (now younger than him) who died when he was two years old. Only to find out that his first-ever conversation with his mother, wasn't as cheerful as he hoped.
This heartfelt horror-drama short film reflects on the last six months of my mother's life when I wasn't able to feel her pain, her fear, and her strength while battling to stay with me. What would I've said to her if I was able to say anything back then? What would she have said to me if she was alive, seeing how different and difficult the world is now?
The Film is set in present time, however it aims to accurately reflect how different Egypt was then especially the freedom and confidence women used to have.
However, I believe the people who brought her back from the dead have ulterior motives. After all, they came up with a technology that defeats death. They're trying to escape from something so natural, dreadful, and necessary.
MERVETTE is a tribute film to my mother, to people who lost a loved one, and to death.
Some Of the feedbacks we recieved on our script by industry professionals:
Why Now?
Filmmaking is extremely challenging, and one of it's most challenging aspects is timing, coordinating all departments to be on board in a specific time to shoot, and trying to finish the film before festivals season this year for us to compete, because we can, and we will.
We're planning on shooting the film in early march, and with your help and support, you'll make it happen.
Where Are We Now?
Currently, our screenplay is complete. Our two lead actors are in the process of learning the exact dialect needed for the role. We started the costume design with a fictional take on the 70's fashion. And we're scouting some of the best locations to shoot in NYC. The next step is to prepare for production!
Our team so far :https://seedandspark.com/fund/mervette/edit#team
We need to raise $9,000 to get through the production and post-production phase. To get through the production phase itself, we will need to raise $7,000. Your contribution will allow us to:
- Compensate our incredibly diverse and talented team.
- Pay for equipment, and location rentals.
- Apply for film permits, insurance, and all other necessary elements to ensure the health and safety of all our team members.
- Adhere to COVID safety protocols - we want to make sure our team stays extra safe and receives ample testing supplies and PPE equipment.
Our Wishlist:https://seedandspark.com/fund/mervette/edit#wishlist
We appreciate you!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
hair, makeup, and 70's style wardrobe.
Costs $1,000
Mervette died in the early 80's, her looks and style of clothing are essential for the character.
Where the conversation takes place
Costs $1,500
I wrote the script to be shot in one day only, and in one ominous, beautiful location.
Cast and Crew
Costs $6,500
Professional cast, crew, and gear are essential to achieve a cinematic look suits a fantasy film.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Writer - Director Mahmoud AbdelHamid: An Egyptian immigrant who has an intense love/hate relationship with his home country, that always reflects on his projects, including his first short about his son Yusuf.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24215322/
DP- AD Aaron Sterling: A graduate of New Jersey film school and a current student at LA Film School. Aaron is a precocious director who is a natural leader, a clear communicator, and a visual thinker. His goal is to become of the greatest of all time. Also to be the first black director to win the Oscar for best directing.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12195577/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2
Art Director- Camera department Anthony B. Rodriguez: Since childhood Anthony has been oriented towards a range of natural visual worlds.his work continues to bring him around the world in pursuit of research and documentation of rare plants, desperate people, and the flux of global society.
J. Dixon Byrne: An actor and writer, Dixon studied at HB Studios and lives in NYC. He has appeared in over twenty-five films and is an accomplished stage actor. Commercials not so much. Dixon has an affinity for portraying characters that are flawed, suffering from a variety of symptoms of the human condition. He also can be funny. Seriously.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
While an estranged Egyptian immigrant is facing the constant struggle of being away from home and family, living alone in the USA, he was presented with a chance to see his late mother (now younger than him) who died when he was two years old. Only to find out that his first-ever conversation with his mother, wasn't as cheerful as he hoped.
This heartfelt horror-drama short film reflects on the last six months of my mother's life when I wasn't able to feel her pain, her fear, and her strength while battling to stay with me. What would I've said to her if I was able to say anything back then? What would she have said to me if she was alive, seeing how different and difficult the world is now?
The Film is set in present time, however it aims to accurately reflect how different Egypt was then especially the freedom and confidence women used to have.
However, I believe the people who brought her back from the dead have ulterior motives. After all, they came up with a technology that defeats death. They're trying to escape from something so natural, dreadful, and necessary.
MERVETTE is a tribute film to my mother, to people who lost a loved one, and to death.
Some Of the feedbacks we recieved on our script by industry professionals:
Why Now?
Filmmaking is extremely challenging, and one of it's most challenging aspects is timing, coordinating all departments to be on board in a specific time to shoot, and trying to finish the film before festivals season this year for us to compete, because we can, and we will.
We're planning on shooting the film in early march, and with your help and support, you'll make it happen.
Where Are We Now?
Currently, our screenplay is complete. Our two lead actors are in the process of learning the exact dialect needed for the role. We started the costume design with a fictional take on the 70's fashion. And we're scouting some of the best locations to shoot in NYC. The next step is to prepare for production!
Our team so far :https://seedandspark.com/fund/mervette/edit#team
We need to raise $9,000 to get through the production and post-production phase. To get through the production phase itself, we will need to raise $7,000. Your contribution will allow us to:
- Compensate our incredibly diverse and talented team.
- Pay for equipment, and location rentals.
- Apply for film permits, insurance, and all other necessary elements to ensure the health and safety of all our team members.
- Adhere to COVID safety protocols - we want to make sure our team stays extra safe and receives ample testing supplies and PPE equipment.
Our Wishlist:https://seedandspark.com/fund/mervette/edit#wishlist
We appreciate you!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
hair, makeup, and 70's style wardrobe.
Costs $1,000
Mervette died in the early 80's, her looks and style of clothing are essential for the character.
Where the conversation takes place
Costs $1,500
I wrote the script to be shot in one day only, and in one ominous, beautiful location.
Cast and Crew
Costs $6,500
Professional cast, crew, and gear are essential to achieve a cinematic look suits a fantasy film.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer - Director Mahmoud AbdelHamid: An Egyptian immigrant who has an intense love/hate relationship with his home country, that always reflects on his projects, including his first short about his son Yusuf.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24215322/
DP- AD Aaron Sterling: A graduate of New Jersey film school and a current student at LA Film School. Aaron is a precocious director who is a natural leader, a clear communicator, and a visual thinker. His goal is to become of the greatest of all time. Also to be the first black director to win the Oscar for best directing.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12195577/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2
Art Director- Camera department Anthony B. Rodriguez: Since childhood Anthony has been oriented towards a range of natural visual worlds.his work continues to bring him around the world in pursuit of research and documentation of rare plants, desperate people, and the flux of global society.
J. Dixon Byrne: An actor and writer, Dixon studied at HB Studios and lives in NYC. He has appeared in over twenty-five films and is an accomplished stage actor. Commercials not so much. Dixon has an affinity for portraying characters that are flawed, suffering from a variety of symptoms of the human condition. He also can be funny. Seriously.