August wakes up in an isolated riverside mansion with no memory of who he is, with only Max, August's secretive husband, for company. This is a senior thesis film that examines the ever-evolving intersection of grief, addiction, and technology.
August wakes up in an isolated riverside mansion with no memory of who he is, with only Max, August's secretive husband, for company. This is a senior thesis film that examines the ever-evolving intersection of grief, addiction, and technology.
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Mission Statement
This is a female lead (Director, Writer, Producer, and DP) film. The story is about a gay couple going through a period of tremendous stress. One of the two leads also struggles with addiction and mental illness. To the crew of Möbius River, inclusion and diversity are our creative core.About The Project
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
I have always been an avid fan of sci-fi. Blade Runner, The Matrix, Gattaca: I watched my favorites over and over growing up. The best ones have always been the stories that have something to say about our own lives. They are the “black mirror” referenced in Charlie Brooker TV series of the same name. When I first wrote the script for Mobius River over a year ago, it inevitably wound up as a reflection of all my sci-fi loves.
The story is at its core about grief, addiction, and escapism. Our hero, August, has been a victim of his own mind for most of his life, struggling against addiction and desperate to evade the thoughts that frighten him most. During the film, he hurts not only himself but the person who loves him most as well.
The science-fiction elements of the film come from August’s latest weapon of self-destruction: technology. The tech he uses hasn’t been invented just yet but is based on tools already in development, specifically in Virtual Reality.
This short student film combines sci-fi and drama to tell August’s story as he pieces together the mystery of how he arrived in this odd, isolated place. Though he initially thinks Max is the one responsible for his predicament, he comes to discover that the mansion is a prison he has built for himself.
THE CHARACTERS
August (Late 20s): A tech heir with a long history of drug abuse. Paranoid and prickly, August runs from the pain of suddenly losing one of the few people he loves: his mother.
Max (Early 30s): An ambitious and keenly intelligent researcher. Max, grieving and frustrated, tries to rescue his husband from his latest bout of self-destructive behavior, while struggling with his own helpless anger.
THE PLAN
Pre-production is well underway and casting is almost complete! (Follow us for the latest updates!)
We will be filming January 24th-27th in the DC/MD/VA area. Together, we are a crew of eleven local professionals and students working together to make Mobius River a reality. Filming will be an intensive four-day shoot, including everything from water stunts to sci-fi labratories.
After post, we will be submitting Mobius River to both national and international film festivals. The premiere will be local, in the Baltimore area, but digital downloads will be available to some of our generous backers!
HI!
I am a D.C. based filmmaker currently finishing my Film and Moving Images B.S. from Stevenson University. Over the past eight years, I have worked on multiple short films, documentaries, music videos, and narrative feature films. Most recently, I worked on two Baltimore-based feature films that shot over June, July, and August. I’m excited to bring all of that experience to my directing debut film.
But I can’t do it without you! Come join our team and help us get this film made. There are some great rewards set up for our generous donors. We truly appreciate all of your support. Thank you!
"Hm... Like Inception meets Groundhog Day."
"Oh, that's good. Okay, that's the new elevator pitch."Incentives
$5
Thank you! Let's face it, August needs all the help he can get.
We greatly appreciate your support! None of this would be possible without you being your awesome self.
$10
Your name in the credits! So no one forgets how you made it all happen (even if they get amnesia).
You helped us get this off the ground and we want to recognize that by putting your name in the credits of the film.
$20
Concept Art! Drawings of your favorite couple and more.
We'll send you a digital download of the concept art for Möbius River, including exclusive storyboard art. You'll get sketches of August, Max, and the mysterious house. We'll also put your name in the credits.
$35
Digital Copy! A virtual experience of your very own.
We’ll send you a complete digital downlaod of the finished film, a download of our concept art, and we'll say thanks in the credits.
$50
Signature Recipe! From the Hochman family's personal chef.
We'll send you the recipe for Möbius River's signature bread, made exclusively for the film by personal chef Pat Lundelius. Included will be a video tutorial with Pat that walks you through all her tips and tricks. You'll also recieve a digital download of the film and concept art, plus a thank you in the credits.
$100
Behind the Scenes! A look at how the machine really works.
You'll be part of our exclusive behind-the-scenes list! We’ll key you in to all the behind the scenes happenings, along with behind the scenes photos, stories, and updates. You'll alos get all the cool stuff from the <$100 incentives.
$250
Come See Us On-Set! The river is waiting.
TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED.
$250? Are you kidding? You're awesome! So awesome, we want you to come hang out with us. Join us on our Maryland set for one day of filming (and an on-set meal!), a wrap party invite, get the recipe, a digital download of the film and art, and your name in the credits.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$500
Associate Producer! Like Max, you're the one who keeps us pushing forward.
You will be listed as an Associate Producer for the film and will get a signed copy of the script from the cast and crew. You'll also get everything included in the >$500 incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
Executive Producer! You're the real CEO Moira Hochman.
All of the incentives above, as well as being listed as the Executive Producer on the films IMDB page and in the credits. I can't thank you enough.
Claimed: 0 of 5
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Thank you! Let's face it, August needs all the help he can get.
We greatly appreciate your support! None of this would be possible without you being your awesome self.
$10
Your name in the credits! So no one forgets how you made it all happen (even if they get amnesia).
You helped us get this off the ground and we want to recognize that by putting your name in the credits of the film.
$20
Concept Art! Drawings of your favorite couple and more.
We'll send you a digital download of the concept art for Möbius River, including exclusive storyboard art. You'll get sketches of August, Max, and the mysterious house. We'll also put your name in the credits.
$35
Digital Copy! A virtual experience of your very own.
We’ll send you a complete digital downlaod of the finished film, a download of our concept art, and we'll say thanks in the credits.
$50
Signature Recipe! From the Hochman family's personal chef.
We'll send you the recipe for Möbius River's signature bread, made exclusively for the film by personal chef Pat Lundelius. Included will be a video tutorial with Pat that walks you through all her tips and tricks. You'll also recieve a digital download of the film and concept art, plus a thank you in the credits.
$100
Behind the Scenes! A look at how the machine really works.
You'll be part of our exclusive behind-the-scenes list! We’ll key you in to all the behind the scenes happenings, along with behind the scenes photos, stories, and updates. You'll alos get all the cool stuff from the <$100 incentives.
$250
Come See Us On-Set! The river is waiting.
TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED.
$250? Are you kidding? You're awesome! So awesome, we want you to come hang out with us. Join us on our Maryland set for one day of filming (and an on-set meal!), a wrap party invite, get the recipe, a digital download of the film and art, and your name in the credits.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$500
Associate Producer! Like Max, you're the one who keeps us pushing forward.
You will be listed as an Associate Producer for the film and will get a signed copy of the script from the cast and crew. You'll also get everything included in the >$500 incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
Executive Producer! You're the real CEO Moira Hochman.
All of the incentives above, as well as being listed as the Executive Producer on the films IMDB page and in the credits. I can't thank you enough.
Claimed: 0 of 5
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About This Team
Alexandria Lundelius is a D.C. based filmmaker currently finishing her Film and Moving Images B.S. from Stevenson University. Over the past eight years, she has worked on multiple short films, documentaries, music videos, and narrative feature films. Most recently, she worked on two Baltimore-based feature films that shot over the summer. Alex is excited to bring all of that experience to directing Möbius River.
Rachel Pollock is a producer, actress, and assistant director known for I Like Me (2018), Bad Witch (2019) and Where Are They Now? (2014).
Mary Irina Bartholomew is a senior at Stevenson University and a Film and Moving Images Major on the Cinematography track. Ever since she received her first camera at about six years old, she has been interested in the film and photography business. Her favorite movie right now is Mama Mia: Here We Go Again.
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