NOCARETOWN
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Life in NOCARETOWN is turned upside down by the arrival of a mysterious wooden box. This absurdist dark comedy is sure to make you laugh, cry, and maybe even find some meaning in the vast, indifferent, and chaotic cosmos in which we live.
NOCARETOWN
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
3 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $8,320 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Life in NOCARETOWN is turned upside down by the arrival of a mysterious wooden box. This absurdist dark comedy is sure to make you laugh, cry, and maybe even find some meaning in the vast, indifferent, and chaotic cosmos in which we live.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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Nocaretown emerged after a catastrophic bomb detonated centuries ago. It’s a dystopia where nothing is quite right. Nights stretch on for days. Clocks run backward. During the day, three suns dominate the sky.
Only two kinds of people live in Nocaretown: those crazy enough to stay and those too trapped to escape...
Life in Nocaretown is stagnant and meaningless…or so it seems until a filthy cowboy rides into town with a mysterious wooden box. Chaos erupts as the eccentric locals scramble to claim it, igniting a bloody, darkly comedic battle for power and meaning.
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Little Birdie (the cult leader):
The persuasive and cunning leader of “The Ark,” a cult that promises cosmic blessings to its followers. Behind his eloquent words and charming facade, Little Birdie is a con artist who steals from his followers for his own benefit.
Majestic Mapp (the cowboy):
A grizzled, old cowboy driven by honor and duty. He enters Nocaretown with the weight of a promise tied to a mysterious wooden box. He swears to return the box to its rightful owner, even if it costs him his life.
Jake (the quiet killer):
A chilling and enigmatic man who hides a deeply disturbed psyche beneath a mask of normalcy. Haunted by the tragic loss of his son, Jake has developed a fractured psyche that compels him to seek solace and meaning in stealing material objects— even going so far as to kill.
Susie (the romantic):
The caring but naive granddaughter of Gladys who falls in love with Little Birdie. Blinded by love and loyalty, Susie becomes an unwitting accomplice to Little Birdie’s cult scam.
Petra (the begrieved wife):
The beautiful yet troubled wife of Jake. Petra is deeply traumatized by the death of her infant son. She battles constant doubts about Jake's fidelity and intentions. Drawn to Little Birdie, Petra finds solace and a renewed sense of hope in his cult teachings.
Gladys (the moral compass):
The devoted grandmother of Susie with a troubled past. Gladys is burdened by the emotional weight of her estranged brother Fletcher’s absence. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious wooden box appears at her doorstep.
Vagabond (the chosen one):
A mysterious drifter living on the streets of Nocaretown. After getting involved in a fight surrounding the wooden box, the Vagabond loses his sole source of joy— a white dinner plate with a smiley face. Through an unexpected moment of cosmic intervention, the Vagabond is gifted a chance to reclaim his happiness.
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I have always been fascinated by how people find meaning in life.
In today's world, success is often measured by external achievements; the highest-paying, most-prestigious education, the largest group of friends... Yet few take the time to actually to look inward and explore who they are.
With Nocaretown, I aim to explore these ideas and highlight the absurdity of a world obsessed with materialism and superficiality. The film peels back the layers of societal expectations, exposing the existential crisis hiding beneath the surface.
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To make Nocaretown a reality, we are looking to raise $6,000. This amount will help cover our production costs including location rentals, cast wages, and production design.
We understand this is an ambitious goal. Your support, no matter how small, will make a tremendous difference. If any part of Nocaretown resonates with you, please consider following our campaign, sharing it with friends or family, and (if you can) pledge to receive some exciting perks.
The success of this campaign will ensure that Nocaretown gets produced with the love and attention it deserves. Funds above our goal will be distributed through the following stretch goals:
- At $8,000 - We will be able to purchase custom-made costumes and props, to make the characters and world as detailed as possible.
- At $15,000 - We will be able to secure permits to exciting locations, making Nocaretown feel as authentic as possible!
- At $20,000 - We will be able to hire a professional publicist, license popular music, and submit to even more exclusive film festivals.
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- Project Development: September 2024 – December 2024 —> The Nocaretown script is drafted, a fundraising strategy is developed, and key crew positions are filled.
- Pre-Production: January 2025 – March 2025 —> The script is finalized, casting is completed, crew positions are filled, locations are confirmed, and our Seed&Spark campaign is launched.
- Production: March 14th, 2025 – March 17th, 2025 —> Nocaretown is filmed in the NYC-area and finally turned into a reality!
- Post-Production: April 2025 – August 2025 —> The project is cut, color/sound editing is completed, and preparations for film festival distribution are underway.
- Release/Distribution: September 2025 —> Nocaretown is screened for cast, crew, and supporters and we start submitting to film festivals.
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1) Pledge!
Donate what you can and help bring NOCARETOWN to life!
2) Follow us!
Follow our Seed&Spark page for progress updates as we move to production.
3) Share our story!
The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks.
So, SHARE! Share our campaign via social media, email, word-of-mouth, or any way you can!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location Rentals
Costs $2,000
This will help cover the cost of renting the many locations of the shoot!
Post Production
Costs $1,500
This will help cover the cost of hiring an editor, color grader, and sound designer!
Production Design
Costs $1,500
These funds will help cover the costs associated with designing and creating the artistic style of Nocaretown!
Contingency
Costs $500
Not everything goes to plan! These funds will help cover any unexpected costs that may arise during the production of Nocaretown.
Actors Wages
Costs $500
This will go towards covering the cost of hiring our amazing cast!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
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JOSE ALBERTO CASAS - Writer/Director
Jose Alberto Casas Usandizaga is a Mexican filmmaker and an NYU Film and TV senior. Passionate about telling stories that inspire reflection and change, he founded Eudaimonia Pictures, under which he directed NADA, his debut short film, and produced a Black Friday ad for Arkyve, a rapidly growing fashion brand. He has also worked at Morena Films, one of Spain's biggest production companies.
 Pledge! Donate what you can and help bring ACOCKALYPSE to life! 2) Follow us! Follow our Seed&Spark page for progress updates as we move to production. Follow us on Instagram @acockalypse_movie.jpg)
LUKE CURNIN - Producer/Co-Writer
Luke Curnin is a Film and TV comedy writer based in New York originally hailing from Topsham, Maine. He’s a senior at NYU studying Dramatic Writing with a minor in French and Comedy Writing. He’s passionate about finding new ways to make people laugh and writing stories that we’ve never seen before. His work experience ranges from interning at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to an assistant at a small talent management firm to scooping blizzards at Dairy Queen. He is thrilled to be the co-writer and producer of Nocaretown.
KEVIN FENG - Cinematographer
Kevin Feng is a New York-based Director of Photography and the winner of the 2024 NYU New Vision + Voices Cinematography Award. His narrative work has been showcased at the New York Shorts International Film Festival and the Seattle Film Festival. In the commercial world, his projects have been featured in Harper's Bazaar, and he has worked with brands such as Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, and Genesis.
LUKE FLANAGAN - Producer
Luke Flanagan is an Irish filmmaker. Luke has over six years of experience in film production. He has written, produced, and directed several independent short films. Luke is a Senior at NYU, pursuing a BFA in Film & TV Production at Tisch School of the Arts. Luke has produced several projects, specializing in creative and fundraising development. Luke has worked at production companies including Element Pictures (Poor Things), Thunder Road Films (John Wick), and Jean Doumanian Productions (Bullets Over Broadway). Luke is thrilled to work as a producer on NOCARETOWN!
 Pledge! Donate what you can and help bring ACOCKALYPSE to life! 2) Follow us! Follow our Seed&Spark page for progress updates as we move to production. Follow us on Instagram @acockalypse_movie.jpg)
LUKE WOLSKO - Producer
Luke Wolsko is a filmmaker and producer based in New York City, currently completing his senior year at NYU’s Film and Television program. He has developed and produced a range of projects, including his recent thesis film, The Jealous Boyfriend and A Man Under the Bed, his award-winning animation Fish Delivery #95, and is currently producing Nocaretown.
LEONARDO DEL TORO - Producer
Leonardo Del Toro is a filmmaker, producer and entrepreneur based in New York City and California. A recent graduate from NYU, he has a degree in Business and Political Economy with a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. With experience in directing and editing, Leonardo is particularly passionate about documentaries. His work focuses on uncovering the beauty, drama and comedy that exists in his surroundings.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Nocaretown emerged after a catastrophic bomb detonated centuries ago. It’s a dystopia where nothing is quite right. Nights stretch on for days. Clocks run backward. During the day, three suns dominate the sky.
Only two kinds of people live in Nocaretown: those crazy enough to stay and those too trapped to escape...
Life in Nocaretown is stagnant and meaningless…or so it seems until a filthy cowboy rides into town with a mysterious wooden box. Chaos erupts as the eccentric locals scramble to claim it, igniting a bloody, darkly comedic battle for power and meaning.
Little Birdie (the cult leader):
The persuasive and cunning leader of “The Ark,” a cult that promises cosmic blessings to its followers. Behind his eloquent words and charming facade, Little Birdie is a con artist who steals from his followers for his own benefit.
Majestic Mapp (the cowboy):
A grizzled, old cowboy driven by honor and duty. He enters Nocaretown with the weight of a promise tied to a mysterious wooden box. He swears to return the box to its rightful owner, even if it costs him his life.
Jake (the quiet killer):
A chilling and enigmatic man who hides a deeply disturbed psyche beneath a mask of normalcy. Haunted by the tragic loss of his son, Jake has developed a fractured psyche that compels him to seek solace and meaning in stealing material objects— even going so far as to kill.
Susie (the romantic):
The caring but naive granddaughter of Gladys who falls in love with Little Birdie. Blinded by love and loyalty, Susie becomes an unwitting accomplice to Little Birdie’s cult scam.
Petra (the begrieved wife):
The beautiful yet troubled wife of Jake. Petra is deeply traumatized by the death of her infant son. She battles constant doubts about Jake's fidelity and intentions. Drawn to Little Birdie, Petra finds solace and a renewed sense of hope in his cult teachings.
Gladys (the moral compass):
The devoted grandmother of Susie with a troubled past. Gladys is burdened by the emotional weight of her estranged brother Fletcher’s absence. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious wooden box appears at her doorstep.
Vagabond (the chosen one):
A mysterious drifter living on the streets of Nocaretown. After getting involved in a fight surrounding the wooden box, the Vagabond loses his sole source of joy— a white dinner plate with a smiley face. Through an unexpected moment of cosmic intervention, the Vagabond is gifted a chance to reclaim his happiness.
I have always been fascinated by how people find meaning in life.
In today's world, success is often measured by external achievements; the highest-paying, most-prestigious education, the largest group of friends... Yet few take the time to actually to look inward and explore who they are.
With Nocaretown, I aim to explore these ideas and highlight the absurdity of a world obsessed with materialism and superficiality. The film peels back the layers of societal expectations, exposing the existential crisis hiding beneath the surface.
To make Nocaretown a reality, we are looking to raise $6,000. This amount will help cover our production costs including location rentals, cast wages, and production design.
We understand this is an ambitious goal. Your support, no matter how small, will make a tremendous difference. If any part of Nocaretown resonates with you, please consider following our campaign, sharing it with friends or family, and (if you can) pledge to receive some exciting perks.
The success of this campaign will ensure that Nocaretown gets produced with the love and attention it deserves. Funds above our goal will be distributed through the following stretch goals:
- At $8,000 - We will be able to purchase custom-made costumes and props, to make the characters and world as detailed as possible.
- At $15,000 - We will be able to secure permits to exciting locations, making Nocaretown feel as authentic as possible!
- At $20,000 - We will be able to hire a professional publicist, license popular music, and submit to even more exclusive film festivals.
- Project Development: September 2024 – December 2024 —> The Nocaretown script is drafted, a fundraising strategy is developed, and key crew positions are filled.
- Pre-Production: January 2025 – March 2025 —> The script is finalized, casting is completed, crew positions are filled, locations are confirmed, and our Seed&Spark campaign is launched.
- Production: March 14th, 2025 – March 17th, 2025 —> Nocaretown is filmed in the NYC-area and finally turned into a reality!
- Post-Production: April 2025 – August 2025 —> The project is cut, color/sound editing is completed, and preparations for film festival distribution are underway.
- Release/Distribution: September 2025 —> Nocaretown is screened for cast, crew, and supporters and we start submitting to film festivals.
1) Pledge!
Donate what you can and help bring NOCARETOWN to life!
2) Follow us!
Follow our Seed&Spark page for progress updates as we move to production.
3) Share our story!
The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks.
So, SHARE! Share our campaign via social media, email, word-of-mouth, or any way you can!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location Rentals
Costs $2,000
This will help cover the cost of renting the many locations of the shoot!
Post Production
Costs $1,500
This will help cover the cost of hiring an editor, color grader, and sound designer!
Production Design
Costs $1,500
These funds will help cover the costs associated with designing and creating the artistic style of Nocaretown!
Contingency
Costs $500
Not everything goes to plan! These funds will help cover any unexpected costs that may arise during the production of Nocaretown.
Actors Wages
Costs $500
This will go towards covering the cost of hiring our amazing cast!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
JOSE ALBERTO CASAS - Writer/Director
Jose Alberto Casas Usandizaga is a Mexican filmmaker and an NYU Film and TV senior. Passionate about telling stories that inspire reflection and change, he founded Eudaimonia Pictures, under which he directed NADA, his debut short film, and produced a Black Friday ad for Arkyve, a rapidly growing fashion brand. He has also worked at Morena Films, one of Spain's biggest production companies.
LUKE CURNIN - Producer/Co-Writer
Luke Curnin is a Film and TV comedy writer based in New York originally hailing from Topsham, Maine. He’s a senior at NYU studying Dramatic Writing with a minor in French and Comedy Writing. He’s passionate about finding new ways to make people laugh and writing stories that we’ve never seen before. His work experience ranges from interning at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to an assistant at a small talent management firm to scooping blizzards at Dairy Queen. He is thrilled to be the co-writer and producer of Nocaretown.
KEVIN FENG - Cinematographer
Kevin Feng is a New York-based Director of Photography and the winner of the 2024 NYU New Vision + Voices Cinematography Award. His narrative work has been showcased at the New York Shorts International Film Festival and the Seattle Film Festival. In the commercial world, his projects have been featured in Harper's Bazaar, and he has worked with brands such as Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, and Genesis.
LUKE FLANAGAN - Producer
Luke Flanagan is an Irish filmmaker. Luke has over six years of experience in film production. He has written, produced, and directed several independent short films. Luke is a Senior at NYU, pursuing a BFA in Film & TV Production at Tisch School of the Arts. Luke has produced several projects, specializing in creative and fundraising development. Luke has worked at production companies including Element Pictures (Poor Things), Thunder Road Films (John Wick), and Jean Doumanian Productions (Bullets Over Broadway). Luke is thrilled to work as a producer on NOCARETOWN!
LUKE WOLSKO - Producer
Luke Wolsko is a filmmaker and producer based in New York City, currently completing his senior year at NYU’s Film and Television program. He has developed and produced a range of projects, including his recent thesis film, The Jealous Boyfriend and A Man Under the Bed, his award-winning animation Fish Delivery #95, and is currently producing Nocaretown.
LEONARDO DEL TORO - Producer
Leonardo Del Toro is a filmmaker, producer and entrepreneur based in New York City and California. A recent graduate from NYU, he has a degree in Business and Political Economy with a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. With experience in directing and editing, Leonardo is particularly passionate about documentaries. His work focuses on uncovering the beauty, drama and comedy that exists in his surroundings.