Paralysis
by Levi Austin Morris
Levi Austin Morris
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Paralysis
by Levi Austin Morris
Levi Austin Morris
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Haunted by a supernatural entity during sleep paralysis, Haley Stone relies on her brother Nicky to pull her through. But reality begins to crack and lines begin to blur between what’s real and what isn’t, leaving Haley desperate for answers. “Paralysis” is a non-linear, psychological horror film.
Haunted by a supernatural entity during sleep paralysis, Haley Stone relies on her brother Nicky to pull her through. But reality begins to crack and lines begin to blur between what’s real and what isn’t, leaving Haley desperate for answers. “Paralysis” is a non-linear, psychological horror film.
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Mission Statement
Our badass crew of diverse artists range in race, sexuality, gender, and threshold of fear but our common goal is to scare the crap out of you! We come together to share a deeply relatable and timely story of overcoming trauma, isolation and grief through the lens of psychological horror.About The Project
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After family trauma, Haley Stone (Allison Lobel) has isolated herself from everyone except her brother Nicky. But with her complicated grief and emotional well-being deteriorating, Haley experiences hallucinations, vivid nightmares and debilitating episodes of sleep paralysis. These episodes become ever more pressing when Haley notices bruises on her body. She suspects the entity that visits her in the night is not just a figment of her imagination. With the assistance of a paranormal investigator, Haley must access the truth buried between realities and free herself from this living nightmare.
THE INSPIRATION
Why us? Many on our team have been creating together since 2015. After the success of our last two projects, including festival wins, we gained confidence in our team's ability to make a low budget feature film.
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But then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the world literally stopped! We were all separated from one another, isolated, and unsure how the pandemic would affect all future artistic ventures.
Why this? Levi was feeling incredibly isolated, disconnected, and needed to channel his emotions into something creative so he started writing to work through those feelings. And six drafts, five months, and four online read thru's later here we are!
This project was written with the intent of an incredibly small cast and crew to keep things as COVID safe as possible. But we are also thankful that each member of our team has now been successfully vaccinated and we can move forward into production safely and healthily.
Why now and why you? Because this story is relatable and timely! It's something we all have gone through or will go through. It is the story of a woman finding strength to overcome her grief and begin to heal her trauma. It is a story of coming out of isloation, which now more than ever is relevant. But it's also exciting, scary, and will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole way through.
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PARALYSIS is a non-linear psychological horror, emotional family drama, and supernatural film. It lives somewhere between HEREDITARY, THE BABADOOK and THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE series.
The film will be filled with atmospheric tension, emotional payoffs, and psychological torment.
PARALYSIS will be a mobile-made feature, using an iPhone 11Pro and iPhone 12Pro, FilMic Pro, and other programs to give us the greatest access and quality footage. We want to push the boundaries of mobile made cinema.
We will explore shadows, silhouettes, and high contrast lighting in our cinematography to evoke the emotional journey of our lead character as she struggles with her isolation and disconnection from those around her: leaving the audience wondering what's lurking in the shadows and what's going unsaid.
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And this film will be filled with practical effects only utilizing the talents of a professional makeup artist to help bring the terror to life!
WHERE WE ARE NOW
We are in the late stages of pre-production! All research and planning has been completed, locations have been selected, storyboarding is well under way, and we are ready to move into production once we secure the necessary funding and you join the team!
$9,000 is the bare minimum we need in order to make this film! Every last dollar has been accounted for and will go toward production costs only including things like equipment (lighting, sound, lenses, and hardware), props and wardrobe, meals for 16 days of filming, and hiring a professional make-up artist for multiple days of filming to bring this nightmare to life!
STRETCH GOAL
With the $9,000 funding we can successfully shoot this project in 15-16 shooting days!
If we reach $10,000 we'll be able to cover any emergency pick up days/footage/additional days with the makeup artist.If we reach $12,000 we'll be able to cover any editing costs.
If we reach $13,500 we'll be able to cover all composer fees for the original score.
If we reach $15,000 we'll be able to cover all festival submission fees, press kits, promotions/marketing, etc.
THE FUTURE
After the film completes its festival run, we plan to make it available for online streaming! Those details will come at a later date.
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behind the scenes of the promo shoot
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Incentives
$15
SCREAMING THANKS
For $15 (the price of a movie ticket) you will receive a personal shout out of appreciation on our social media accounts! You will also receive a password protected link to view the movie upon completion of the film (and at the discretion of the filmmakers): a thank you for helping this nightmare come to life!
$25
HORROR FANCLUB
For $25 put yourself in the shoes of your favorite horror movie character! We will contact you personally to find out your favorite scary movie and photoshop you into one of the iconic scenes or movie poster from the film so we can both Tweet, Facebook, or 'Gram it to all of your family and friends! You will also receive an official "Paralysis" sticker in the mail to celebrate your conribution to this nightmare!
•You will also receive all previous perks.$50
SHARE THE SCARE
Remember that game with a jumpscare at the end from the early 2000's? Well we are gonna one-up the experience! For $50 you will receive a personalized video prank. That's right! Give us a name to drop in the opening message and really suck in your viewer! Then send it to family or a friend! They will be cursing you for years to come! Watch as they focus on the interactive brain teasers and the heartfelt message only to be confronted with our very own, nightmarishly scary, Old Hag. It's the gift that keeps on giving! Keep the personalized greeting generic and send it off to mom or dad, an ex to get even, or a close friend. Spread it far and wide to share the scare!
Your name will also appear in the credits of our film!
•You will also receive all previous perks.$75
CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM!
For $75 you will put a permanent "DO NOT DISTURB" sign up for the Old Hag with your very own demon eyes sleeping mask!
Sleep comfortably knowing that even if your sleep paralysis demon comes upon you, they'll leave you resting in peace believing you are one of their own. Because if you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right??
The mask is created by members of our team and features the eyes of our entities with comfortable straps to keep you resting soundly all through the night.
•You will also receive all previous perks!Claimed: 0 of 20
$100
ME AND MY DEMON
For $100 we will personally contact you to find out what you imagine your Sleep Paralysis Demon looks like! (Is she an old lady?, Is he a man in a hat?, Does he wear a cloak, have horns, three heads, or is she missing a face?) See your demon come to life in personalized hand drawn cartoon of you and your demon created by our director, Levi Austin Morris! You will be sent the digital copy and are welcome to do with it what you will (print it, keep it, post it online.). But know that it is 100% authentically YOUR demon and yours alone!
•You will also receive all previous perks!$250
HAGGEDY ANN DOLL
Elm Street has Freddy, Scream has Ghostface, and we have the Old Hag! For $250 get your very own creepy plush Haggedy Ann doll in the mail (shipping available to US locations only)! Each doll is unique/one of a kind & designed by a member of our team specifically for you. She will include a short spooky tale of how you came to be haunted by this particular Haggedy Ann! *This particular Haggedy Ann haunts our director, but YOUR Haggedy Ann will be a different kind of creepy! **Please be patient while your Haggedy Ann doll is designed and your story is crafted.
•You will also receive all previous perks.$500
SPOOKY SPIRITS AND TERRIFYING TRIVIA
For $500 you and two guests can attend a Zoom cocktail hour and Horror Trivia Night with the cast and crew! Join us LIVE as we mix specialty cocktails designed specifically for the gathering and our movie. And spend an hour (or more) with us playing Horror Movie Trivia. Who knows what other surprises this night may have in store! It's sure to be a scream!
*You will be notified ahead of time the ingredients needed for our specialty cocktails.
*Other participants from this price tier will likely be in attendance during this cocktail hour.
*Under 21? We will have a virgin suggestions included for each specialty drink.
•You will also receive all previous perks.$1,000
GHOST INVESTOR AND MOVIE CAMEO
For $1,000 you will be forever immortalized in our film! Not only will you receive Associate Producer credit but we will also name a character after you OR put your face in our film! That's right, your beautiful mug might appear on the walls of our lead characters home or in some other surprising way.
•You will also receive all previous perks.$1,500
PERSONALIZED PARALYSIS PAINTING
Visual art plays a significant role in our film and it just so happens our director is a fairly seasoned painter. For $1,500 be the ONLY person to receive a personalized 16x20 acrylic painting of YOU and your paralysis demon! You will be contacted by the director to discuss the original painting but the scene will be you and your demon (how ever you may see it.). The original painting will be shipped to you via USPS.
*Please be patient while the director works on your original painting. Art takes time.
*Upon completion of the painting you will be given the option of three free adjustments as you see fit.•You will also receive all previous perks!
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*Examples of the directors work
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$15
SCREAMING THANKS
For $15 (the price of a movie ticket) you will receive a personal shout out of appreciation on our social media accounts! You will also receive a password protected link to view the movie upon completion of the film (and at the discretion of the filmmakers): a thank you for helping this nightmare come to life!
$25
HORROR FANCLUB
For $25 put yourself in the shoes of your favorite horror movie character! We will contact you personally to find out your favorite scary movie and photoshop you into one of the iconic scenes or movie poster from the film so we can both Tweet, Facebook, or 'Gram it to all of your family and friends! You will also receive an official "Paralysis" sticker in the mail to celebrate your conribution to this nightmare!
•You will also receive all previous perks.$50
SHARE THE SCARE
Remember that game with a jumpscare at the end from the early 2000's? Well we are gonna one-up the experience! For $50 you will receive a personalized video prank. That's right! Give us a name to drop in the opening message and really suck in your viewer! Then send it to family or a friend! They will be cursing you for years to come! Watch as they focus on the interactive brain teasers and the heartfelt message only to be confronted with our very own, nightmarishly scary, Old Hag. It's the gift that keeps on giving! Keep the personalized greeting generic and send it off to mom or dad, an ex to get even, or a close friend. Spread it far and wide to share the scare!
Your name will also appear in the credits of our film!
•You will also receive all previous perks.$75
CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM!
For $75 you will put a permanent "DO NOT DISTURB" sign up for the Old Hag with your very own demon eyes sleeping mask!
Sleep comfortably knowing that even if your sleep paralysis demon comes upon you, they'll leave you resting in peace believing you are one of their own. Because if you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right??
The mask is created by members of our team and features the eyes of our entities with comfortable straps to keep you resting soundly all through the night.
•You will also receive all previous perks!Claimed: 0 of 20
$100
ME AND MY DEMON
For $100 we will personally contact you to find out what you imagine your Sleep Paralysis Demon looks like! (Is she an old lady?, Is he a man in a hat?, Does he wear a cloak, have horns, three heads, or is she missing a face?) See your demon come to life in personalized hand drawn cartoon of you and your demon created by our director, Levi Austin Morris! You will be sent the digital copy and are welcome to do with it what you will (print it, keep it, post it online.). But know that it is 100% authentically YOUR demon and yours alone!
•You will also receive all previous perks!$250
HAGGEDY ANN DOLL
Elm Street has Freddy, Scream has Ghostface, and we have the Old Hag! For $250 get your very own creepy plush Haggedy Ann doll in the mail (shipping available to US locations only)! Each doll is unique/one of a kind & designed by a member of our team specifically for you. She will include a short spooky tale of how you came to be haunted by this particular Haggedy Ann! *This particular Haggedy Ann haunts our director, but YOUR Haggedy Ann will be a different kind of creepy! **Please be patient while your Haggedy Ann doll is designed and your story is crafted.
•You will also receive all previous perks.$500
SPOOKY SPIRITS AND TERRIFYING TRIVIA
For $500 you and two guests can attend a Zoom cocktail hour and Horror Trivia Night with the cast and crew! Join us LIVE as we mix specialty cocktails designed specifically for the gathering and our movie. And spend an hour (or more) with us playing Horror Movie Trivia. Who knows what other surprises this night may have in store! It's sure to be a scream!
*You will be notified ahead of time the ingredients needed for our specialty cocktails.
*Other participants from this price tier will likely be in attendance during this cocktail hour.
*Under 21? We will have a virgin suggestions included for each specialty drink.
•You will also receive all previous perks.$1,000
GHOST INVESTOR AND MOVIE CAMEO
For $1,000 you will be forever immortalized in our film! Not only will you receive Associate Producer credit but we will also name a character after you OR put your face in our film! That's right, your beautiful mug might appear on the walls of our lead characters home or in some other surprising way.
•You will also receive all previous perks.$1,500
PERSONALIZED PARALYSIS PAINTING
Visual art plays a significant role in our film and it just so happens our director is a fairly seasoned painter. For $1,500 be the ONLY person to receive a personalized 16x20 acrylic painting of YOU and your paralysis demon! You will be contacted by the director to discuss the original painting but the scene will be you and your demon (how ever you may see it.). The original painting will be shipped to you via USPS.
*Please be patient while the director works on your original painting. Art takes time.
*Upon completion of the painting you will be given the option of three free adjustments as you see fit.•You will also receive all previous perks!
*Examples of the directors work
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About This Team
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Levi Austin Morris is a an actor, director, writer, and filmmaker originally from Minnesota. Levi has directed dozens of short films, a feature, sketches, and plays. His most recent film, THE TEA went on to appear in ten film festivals winning it's category in two! Levi is holds a degree in performance and directing from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, he is a student of The Second City Hollywood, and he is a founding member of the sketch comedy production company Funny By Association. On this project Levi will be directing, acting, and sharing DP responsibilities with frequent collabororator and fellow artist Emerson Gregori. He is a passionate, creative storyteller and incredibly excited for you all to join us for this journey on PARALYSIS.
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Jamie Tobias is a native New Yorker and horror movie lover with a passion for film and producing. She currently produces digital video media for brands such as GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure and more (you can check out their Youtube channels to see some of her work.) When Jamie isn't interviewing celebrities or meeting the love of her life (Milo Ventimiglia...TEAM JESS) She can probably be found walking and hiking around Los Angeles.
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Emerson Gregori is an actor, director, and filmmaker from California. He has starred in dozens of films, plays, and sketches and is a founding member of the sketch comedy group Funny By Association. Recently Emerson appeared in a nationwide Dr. Pepper commercial as a caveman traveling through time. He has written, directed and assistant directed multiple projects and is a frequent collaborator with Morris. Emerson will be balancing hats on this project sharing DP responsibilities with Morris as well as starring as one of our entities.
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Allison Lobel is an actor, writer, singer, party princess and producer. Allison has appeared in dozens of short films, features, and musicals including SHAME OF THRONES where she played Sansa Stark. It premiered in LA followed by a run in New York City! Most recently, Allison appeared as a detective in BURIED IN THE BACKYARD on Oxygen!
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Matt Jennings is an actor, writer, director, and founding member of the sketch comedy group Funny By Association. Matt has appeared on tv, in films, and on stages across the United States. In collaboration with many artists on this project; Matt recently wrote, directed and starred in 1701: A BLERD STORY which has gone on to appear in four festivals thus far, winning its cateogry in one! Most recently he appeared in ALL AMERICAN on the CW.
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We are currently raising $9,000 for production costs only! We have quite a few expenses during principal photogaphy and need to make purchases/rentals in areas like lighting and camera. We need to purchase a few microphones. And we are hiring a professional makeup artist for multiple days of specialty horror/spooky makeup!
We are aiming to shoot the entire feature (from a 96 page script) over the course of 16 long days. This requires the cast and crew be fed each day.The expenses are broken down in the pie chart below!
The money included in this budget is for production expenses only! At a later date we will hold a smaller campaign for post-production expenses and festival entries. That campaign will have it's own budget breakdown and round of fun perks!
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