Plasma
New York City, New York | Film Short
Animation, Romance
This multimedia story balances whimsy and romance with important themes of agoraphobia and loneliness. It focuses on unconventional characters that can resonate with often-overlooked audiences, and will create an immersive world of wonder and beauty for its viewers.
Plasma
New York City, New York | Film Short
Animation, Romance
4 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This multimedia story balances whimsy and romance with important themes of agoraphobia and loneliness. It focuses on unconventional characters that can resonate with often-overlooked audiences, and will create an immersive world of wonder and beauty for its viewers.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Set in a multimedia world of magical realism, Plasma will tell the story of a gender non-conforming agoraphobe who wishes upon a star to come to life. When a beautiful star girl named Plasma emerges at their window, they realize that to keep their newfound love, they need to save the star girl from the evil Mr. Sun who threatens to take her away forever.
This project's writer and director is a queer multiracial first-generation American who strives to discuss difficult situations within fantastical settings. This story will shed light on experiences that are often either underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. The protagonist is a non-binary person struggling with mental illness, but their story isn't a tragedy -- it's a fantasy.
Inspired by the beautiful visual oddities of the Club Kid movement and the multifaceted ability of moviemaking, this film will be multimedia, incorporating stop motion animation with the stunning visuals of 16-millimeter film. A large part of the funding will go towards production design, given the fantastical nature of the story. We want to give a variety of artists an outlet to express themselves by completely constructing the world in which this story will take place. We also believe that shooting on film will be integral to the aesthetic and shooting process of this story, and a large part of our funding will go towards acquiring and developing our film stock. The rest of the funds will of course go towards cast and crew safety, ensuring transportation and food for everyone, as health and happiness are our utmost priority. The last main section of funds will be allocated towards distribution, ensuring our story can reach and inspire as many audiences as possible.
Below is a budget breakdown for our production:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Stock and Development
Costs $1,500
Shooting on 16mm film is an integral part of this process in order to match ideal aesthetic of the story and production techniques.
Set Design
Costs $500
In order to create a surreal world of magical whimsy, we want to dedicate a large part of this process to intricate and homemade sets.
Costumes and Makeup
Costs $700
We want to employ the talents of original costume and makeup designers, and leave enough room to create our characters of magical realism.
Transport and Locations
Costs $300
As a safety net, we want to ensure we have funds to secure the safety of our cast, crew, and equipment for the entirety of set.
Food and Cast Safety
Costs $400
We want to ensure the entirety of our cast and crew is well fed, safe, and happy for the duration of the shoot.
Distribution
Costs $300
To ensure our story can resonate with as many audiences as possible, we need to submit this film into festival circuits and promote it!
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Set in a multimedia world of magical realism, Plasma will tell the story of a gender non-conforming agoraphobe who wishes upon a star to come to life. When a beautiful star girl named Plasma emerges at their window, they realize that to keep their newfound love, they need to save the star girl from the evil Mr. Sun who threatens to take her away forever.
This project's writer and director is a queer multiracial first-generation American who strives to discuss difficult situations within fantastical settings. This story will shed light on experiences that are often either underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. The protagonist is a non-binary person struggling with mental illness, but their story isn't a tragedy -- it's a fantasy.
Inspired by the beautiful visual oddities of the Club Kid movement and the multifaceted ability of moviemaking, this film will be multimedia, incorporating stop motion animation with the stunning visuals of 16-millimeter film. A large part of the funding will go towards production design, given the fantastical nature of the story. We want to give a variety of artists an outlet to express themselves by completely constructing the world in which this story will take place. We also believe that shooting on film will be integral to the aesthetic and shooting process of this story, and a large part of our funding will go towards acquiring and developing our film stock. The rest of the funds will of course go towards cast and crew safety, ensuring transportation and food for everyone, as health and happiness are our utmost priority. The last main section of funds will be allocated towards distribution, ensuring our story can reach and inspire as many audiences as possible.
Below is a budget breakdown for our production:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Stock and Development
Costs $1,500
Shooting on 16mm film is an integral part of this process in order to match ideal aesthetic of the story and production techniques.
Set Design
Costs $500
In order to create a surreal world of magical whimsy, we want to dedicate a large part of this process to intricate and homemade sets.
Costumes and Makeup
Costs $700
We want to employ the talents of original costume and makeup designers, and leave enough room to create our characters of magical realism.
Transport and Locations
Costs $300
As a safety net, we want to ensure we have funds to secure the safety of our cast, crew, and equipment for the entirety of set.
Food and Cast Safety
Costs $400
We want to ensure the entirety of our cast and crew is well fed, safe, and happy for the duration of the shoot.
Distribution
Costs $300
To ensure our story can resonate with as many audiences as possible, we need to submit this film into festival circuits and promote it!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!