Niple
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy
"Niple" is an absurd comedy short film following a day in the life of Danny, a man struggling to build a life for himself in Los Angeles, who feels his setbacks are exclusively due to one thing: his oozing, infected nipple.
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"Niple" is an absurd comedy short film following a day in the life of Danny, a man struggling to build a life for himself in Los Angeles, who feels his setbacks are exclusively due to one thing: his oozing, infected nipple.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
30-year-old Danny has moved to Los Angeles with a vision of building out a life for himself. However, as he navigates stressful job interviews, awkward dates, and obnoxious house parties, one thing in particular seems to be holding him back: his oozing, infected nipple. Unable and unwilling to fix it himself, Danny views this infection as the source of his troubles and desperately tries to hide it. But is his nipple really what’s holding him back? Or is his personality to blame?
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Hello, it's me, the director. Taylor. "Niple" spawned from a personal infection I once had. During a bad bout of sickness, I was dreaming nonstop about different segments of my body failing. One dream in particular was about one of my nipples becoming incredibly infected, which then, like a domino effect, brought my life falling apart around me. Once I awoke, I noticed heavy inflammation in my nipple which immediately sent me to my computer. As someone who often overthinks about the stresses of life, I couldn't stop thinking about the story of an outsider who attempts to find solace in the disgusting situation he's found himself in. It was fate for me to create a story about bodily infections. I just didn't expect it to be one about man nipples.
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LOOK, FEEL, AND ATMOSPHERE
The look of "Niple" is one of sweat, grime, and tears during one of the hottest summers in recorded history. "Niple" is an absurd fever dream through a strange man's psyche. Danny's attitude brings a cloud of darkness to the summer colors of the film. The project fuses humor and body horror together to create a gross and entertaining new story.
MEET DANNY
Danny likes to think he doesn’t fit in with “the crowd” and takes pride in doing his own thing. He’s a go-getter with lofty ambitions to jumpstart a great career and earn the affections of everyone around him, but he always seems to meet resistance in achieving those goals - including having to deal with an infected nipple he’s anxious to hide from people.
Danny will be played by the writer/director himself, Taylor Hentrup.
WHAT'S THE PLAN? WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?
When we set out to make a “summer hang-out movie but gross” we want to deliver. As such, the scope of “Niple” is more audacious than any short we’ve made before, covering multiple different locations all across Los Angeles, with all kinds of uniquely wacky hijinks in each. But the time and location expenses required for that add up!
We also want to make sure we deliver on our premise, and a good portion of the budget will be allocated to the effects used to bring our protagonist to life in a way you’ve never seen before. This ain’t your grandpa’s nipple…
Creating our one-of-a-kind "niple" prosthetic
The rest of our budget will go towards equipment costs, feeding our cast and crew, art department expenses, and more.
Our plan is to shoot "Niple" at the end of 2024, with post-production taking place in early 2025. We'll be submitting the film to festivals around the world, so it won't be publicly available for a while. However, all contributors who pledge $25 or more will receive a link to the film as soon as it's finished in approximately early/mid-2025, well before the rest of the world will get to experience it!
THANK YOU!
We would not be able to make this film without generous patrons of the arts like yourself! Please consider making a contribution so Danny’s plight can be shared with audiences around the world.
We get it - times are tough and not everyone can afford to contribute. But if you feel as passionately about the future of original, independent film as us (or if you just love body horror), please consider sharing this page on social media or following us!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
The Nip
Costs $1,500
It's the title of the movie! Help us bring this disgusting infected nipple to life.
The Cafe
Costs $1,000
Want to witness the most uncomfortable date of all time? Help us secure this location so we can make it happen.
The Equipment
Costs $2,000
Camera, lights, sound stuff...we're gonna need it all (actual camera may differ from photo).
The Street
Costs $2,000
What a nice quiet street. How could this possibly be the setting for Niple's exciting climax? Find out by helping us lock it down!
Taylor's Diet
Costs $15
Apart from feeding our crew, Taylor lives off a diet of dehydrated beans and needs your help to sustain him during the grueling production.
The Food
Costs $1,000
We've got a lot of mouths to feed! Lunch for our entire crew during our 4-day shoot, plus snacks.
The Production Design
Costs $485
Set decoration, wardrobe, and more. We've gotta create spaces you can practically smell through the screen.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Taylor Hentrup
Writer/Director & "Danny"
Taylor Hentrup is a writer, director, and editor who has worked in creating absurdist and experimental work throughout his entire life. He's worked in film production and preservation and has spent the best years of his life to ensure cinema lives on. He's also really cool and handsome.
James Oxyer
Producer
James Oxyer is a screenwriter, director, and producer who has always held a passion for horror and dark comedy, having grown up on a healthy diet of '80s slasher flicks while recruiting his friends to make horror short films in his backyard. His short horror film "Sorry" screened at film festivals across the world, and his screenplays have placed in several competitions, including the Austin Film Festival, Final Draft Big Break, and Screencraft Horror. He also hopes to one day convince the general public that Slumber Party Massacre II is a smart, subtextually-rich film, actually.
Mike Rapuano
Director of Photography
Mike John Rapuano is what many people would call an "Enigma". Not much is known of him other than his extreme talent with a camera. He is a celebrated maestro of cinematography; a true alchemist of light who breathes life into the silver screen. With over a decade of artistry, he weaves a rich tapestry of visual storytelling, seamlessly blending the ethereal with the tangible. As a passionate mentor, he guides aspiring filmmakers to find their own artistic voices. In quiet moments, he retreats into nature, where the whispers of the wind inspire him to dream of new stories waiting to be told, inviting audiences on mesmerizing journeys through the magical realms of cinema. There are no current photos of Michael in circulation.
Eric Fox
Special Make-Up Effects Artist
Eric Fox has been in the entertainment business for over 20 years as a freelance special effects artist. He was captivated at an early age growing up watching early 80s horror films. Eric got his first film job while working part time at the local costume store while in high school. He spent most of his early career working on indie films, but slowly started working his way up to bigger projects. Eric is known for doing the biggest and craziest effects he can come up with and takes a new approach to achieving dramatic effects. He gained lots of exposure from the Syfy network's Face Off and quickly became a fan favorite creating some of the biggest, craziest and visually stunning creations the show has ever seen. (Bio from IMDb)
Emily Phillips
Co-Producer
Emily Phillips is a comedic writer, director, and producer with a penchant for the absurd. Her short film “Amphibibaby” has gained an international audience with over 5 million views on YouTube. Her next film, horror comedy “Acquired Taste”, is releasing Halloween 2024 after a successful festival run. She is excited to join the Niple team as Co-Producer.
Jordan Pfeifer
Co-Producer
Jordan is a director, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles. She graduated from the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University in 2020, with a major in Film Production. Since then, she has directed 9 narrative short films that have won awards in the festival space. She has produced many other projects, including a feature film. Her focus is telling authentic stories about women and the LGBTQ+ community, as someone who is a part of both.
Adam Campbell
Animator
Designer and creator of all assets and animations in this campaign.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
30-year-old Danny has moved to Los Angeles with a vision of building out a life for himself. However, as he navigates stressful job interviews, awkward dates, and obnoxious house parties, one thing in particular seems to be holding him back: his oozing, infected nipple. Unable and unwilling to fix it himself, Danny views this infection as the source of his troubles and desperately tries to hide it. But is his nipple really what’s holding him back? Or is his personality to blame?
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Hello, it's me, the director. Taylor. "Niple" spawned from a personal infection I once had. During a bad bout of sickness, I was dreaming nonstop about different segments of my body failing. One dream in particular was about one of my nipples becoming incredibly infected, which then, like a domino effect, brought my life falling apart around me. Once I awoke, I noticed heavy inflammation in my nipple which immediately sent me to my computer. As someone who often overthinks about the stresses of life, I couldn't stop thinking about the story of an outsider who attempts to find solace in the disgusting situation he's found himself in. It was fate for me to create a story about bodily infections. I just didn't expect it to be one about man nipples.
LOOK, FEEL, AND ATMOSPHERE
The look of "Niple" is one of sweat, grime, and tears during one of the hottest summers in recorded history. "Niple" is an absurd fever dream through a strange man's psyche. Danny's attitude brings a cloud of darkness to the summer colors of the film. The project fuses humor and body horror together to create a gross and entertaining new story.
MEET DANNY
Danny likes to think he doesn’t fit in with “the crowd” and takes pride in doing his own thing. He’s a go-getter with lofty ambitions to jumpstart a great career and earn the affections of everyone around him, but he always seems to meet resistance in achieving those goals - including having to deal with an infected nipple he’s anxious to hide from people.
Danny will be played by the writer/director himself, Taylor Hentrup.
WHAT'S THE PLAN? WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?
When we set out to make a “summer hang-out movie but gross” we want to deliver. As such, the scope of “Niple” is more audacious than any short we’ve made before, covering multiple different locations all across Los Angeles, with all kinds of uniquely wacky hijinks in each. But the time and location expenses required for that add up!
We also want to make sure we deliver on our premise, and a good portion of the budget will be allocated to the effects used to bring our protagonist to life in a way you’ve never seen before. This ain’t your grandpa’s nipple…
Creating our one-of-a-kind "niple" prosthetic
The rest of our budget will go towards equipment costs, feeding our cast and crew, art department expenses, and more.
Our plan is to shoot "Niple" at the end of 2024, with post-production taking place in early 2025. We'll be submitting the film to festivals around the world, so it won't be publicly available for a while. However, all contributors who pledge $25 or more will receive a link to the film as soon as it's finished in approximately early/mid-2025, well before the rest of the world will get to experience it!
THANK YOU!
We would not be able to make this film without generous patrons of the arts like yourself! Please consider making a contribution so Danny’s plight can be shared with audiences around the world.
We get it - times are tough and not everyone can afford to contribute. But if you feel as passionately about the future of original, independent film as us (or if you just love body horror), please consider sharing this page on social media or following us!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
The Nip
Costs $1,500
It's the title of the movie! Help us bring this disgusting infected nipple to life.
The Cafe
Costs $1,000
Want to witness the most uncomfortable date of all time? Help us secure this location so we can make it happen.
The Equipment
Costs $2,000
Camera, lights, sound stuff...we're gonna need it all (actual camera may differ from photo).
The Street
Costs $2,000
What a nice quiet street. How could this possibly be the setting for Niple's exciting climax? Find out by helping us lock it down!
Taylor's Diet
Costs $15
Apart from feeding our crew, Taylor lives off a diet of dehydrated beans and needs your help to sustain him during the grueling production.
The Food
Costs $1,000
We've got a lot of mouths to feed! Lunch for our entire crew during our 4-day shoot, plus snacks.
The Production Design
Costs $485
Set decoration, wardrobe, and more. We've gotta create spaces you can practically smell through the screen.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Taylor Hentrup
Writer/Director & "Danny"
Taylor Hentrup is a writer, director, and editor who has worked in creating absurdist and experimental work throughout his entire life. He's worked in film production and preservation and has spent the best years of his life to ensure cinema lives on. He's also really cool and handsome.
James Oxyer
Producer
James Oxyer is a screenwriter, director, and producer who has always held a passion for horror and dark comedy, having grown up on a healthy diet of '80s slasher flicks while recruiting his friends to make horror short films in his backyard. His short horror film "Sorry" screened at film festivals across the world, and his screenplays have placed in several competitions, including the Austin Film Festival, Final Draft Big Break, and Screencraft Horror. He also hopes to one day convince the general public that Slumber Party Massacre II is a smart, subtextually-rich film, actually.
Mike Rapuano
Director of Photography
Mike John Rapuano is what many people would call an "Enigma". Not much is known of him other than his extreme talent with a camera. He is a celebrated maestro of cinematography; a true alchemist of light who breathes life into the silver screen. With over a decade of artistry, he weaves a rich tapestry of visual storytelling, seamlessly blending the ethereal with the tangible. As a passionate mentor, he guides aspiring filmmakers to find their own artistic voices. In quiet moments, he retreats into nature, where the whispers of the wind inspire him to dream of new stories waiting to be told, inviting audiences on mesmerizing journeys through the magical realms of cinema. There are no current photos of Michael in circulation.
Eric Fox
Special Make-Up Effects Artist
Eric Fox has been in the entertainment business for over 20 years as a freelance special effects artist. He was captivated at an early age growing up watching early 80s horror films. Eric got his first film job while working part time at the local costume store while in high school. He spent most of his early career working on indie films, but slowly started working his way up to bigger projects. Eric is known for doing the biggest and craziest effects he can come up with and takes a new approach to achieving dramatic effects. He gained lots of exposure from the Syfy network's Face Off and quickly became a fan favorite creating some of the biggest, craziest and visually stunning creations the show has ever seen. (Bio from IMDb)
Emily Phillips
Co-Producer
Emily Phillips is a comedic writer, director, and producer with a penchant for the absurd. Her short film “Amphibibaby” has gained an international audience with over 5 million views on YouTube. Her next film, horror comedy “Acquired Taste”, is releasing Halloween 2024 after a successful festival run. She is excited to join the Niple team as Co-Producer.
Jordan Pfeifer
Co-Producer
Jordan is a director, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles. She graduated from the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University in 2020, with a major in Film Production. Since then, she has directed 9 narrative short films that have won awards in the festival space. She has produced many other projects, including a feature film. Her focus is telling authentic stories about women and the LGBTQ+ community, as someone who is a part of both.
Adam Campbell
Animator
Designer and creator of all assets and animations in this campaign.