Red Denim
Hamden, Connecticut | Film Short
Thriller, Crime
Red Denim is a story about George, a young man who struggles with his home life and abuse-filled past, as he and his sister, Mel, go against the law and society. When their grand heist plan goes wrong, George must choose between protecting his family and upholding his moral code.
Red Denim
Hamden, Connecticut | Film Short
Thriller, Crime
1 Campaigns | Connecticut, United States
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Red Denim is a story about George, a young man who struggles with his home life and abuse-filled past, as he and his sister, Mel, go against the law and society. When their grand heist plan goes wrong, George must choose between protecting his family and upholding his moral code.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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Red Denim follows George, a distraught and awkward teen who lives with his fiery sister, Mel, in a dilapidated house in American suburbia. George and Mel are up to their necks in debt and are at risk of losing the only home that they've ever known. The two decide to go all in and rob the home of the wealthiest family in town. In an unexpected turn of events, they end up taking home more than just the loot and are in even deeper trouble, trouble that threatens their very freedom and lives. Join us on a journey packed with heart-pounding moments, stylish environments, and a story that pulls no punches!
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Our crew has spent the last four years developing our skills both on set and in studios. This film is our senior thesis and will be a culmination of everything we've learned thus far. But honestly, this is more than just a "senior thesis" to us. We don't see Red Demin as a way to "get our foot in the door," we see it as a way to kick it down. As a team, we are wildly determined to create a film that is overflowing with style along with presenting a tension-filled narrative that simply just kicks ass and leaves rooms stunned.
We also want to make this as inclusive of an experience we can! Is there anything worse than watching a movie with your friends and they all take out their phones? Red Denim plans to alleviate that problem by providing an edge-of-your-seat experience from start to finish. Our crew believes that good art "bites" and we will be working tirelessly to provide that sensation through poster-worthy cinematography, powerful sound design, and seamless editing. We're excited to get YOU excited about Red Denim!
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The style of Red Denim is a culmination of films that have inspired and imprinted on the crew. Films like Fight Club and A Clockwork Orange with their dark overarching themes and light hits of comedy, and Drive's in-your-face style mixed with surrealist lowlight cinematography are a few of the inspirations we have. Cowboy Bebop's foot-tapping jazz score is the first thing that popped in our heads when devising our soundtrack We plan to build upon the creative foundations set by these projects as well as many others.
Fight Club (1999)
Drive (2011)
Cowboy Bebop (1998)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
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Through your generous contributions, we will be able to bring our vision to life! We need to raise our goal of $16,000 in order to get all necessities for our film. A big part of making Red Denim is being able to create the world our characters live in. This means being able to get the perfect locations, stunning props, and set design, as well as an impressive wardrobe. We also need to make sure we can pay our talented actors, transport/lodge any cast and crew, and feed everyone on and off set. Your donations will also go towards camera, editing, and sound equipment. We'll be able to make sure our story looks and sounds the best it can be. You will also help with film festival submission fees and all COVID safety equipment. Your generosity will make Red Denim a reality!
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COVID-19 has had an immense impact on the film industry. For over a year, the pandemic has shut down productions all over the world. Now that we are able to shoot again, we are still making sure to adhere to all safety guidelines and take all precautions to make this production as safe as possible. We have made the necessary room in our budget in order to purchase all essential protective equipment to keep everyone on set safe and healthy. We are also mandating vaccinations for all cast and crew, and everyone will wear masks (unless on camera) during production.
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Thank you so much for your support! We cannot even begin to tell you how much it means to us. Without you, this wouldn't be possible. We are extremely passionate about our film and your pledges will help make Red Denim come to life. There is so much for this story to tell and we hope that you will enjoy it as much as we already have. Thank you for believing in our team!
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Covid-19 Testing
Costs $1,000
We need weekly Covid-19 testings for all cast and crew to ensure the safety of everyone on set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Transportation
Costs $500
We need money for gas to be able to get our cast and crew where they need to go.
Sound Mixing
Costs $1,000
We need to outsource our sound mixing to a professional studio.
Color Grading
Costs $1,000
We color grading to give our film the best color possible.
Festivals
Costs $1,000
We need funds to be able to submit our film into festivals.
Contingency
Costs $2,000
We need funds for unforeseen emergencies and issues.
Post Production
Costs $2,000
We need editing software to be able to put our movie together.
Original Score
Costs $500
We'd like to craft an original score that fits our film thematically, and compliments our visuals.
Props
Costs $500
Our film will use various props that will be used to tell the story in an invigorating manner.
Car Rentals
Costs $800
We need to rent a muscle car for our film.
SFX Artist
Costs $1,000
We want the gore in our film to look as realistic and visceral as possible.
Equipment
Costs $1,500
We need cameras, camera accessories, and lighting equipment to give our film the best image possible
Actor Payments
Costs $1,000
We need money to be able to pay our actors daily.
Food
Costs $500
Food expenditures being taken care of would be one less thing to worry about
Locations/Lodging
Costs $1,200
We need shooting locations and lodging for crew and staff.
Costume design
Costs $500
Our characters will be wearing specific clothing that will be attainable with the money we acquire.
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About This Team
Darius Zahedi - Director and Writer
Darius is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Boston, MA. His goal as a filmmaker is to give the audience such a strong sensation of excitement that they go out and chase that feeling in their everyday lives.
Lilly Davidson - Producer
Lilly is a 3rd-year Film, Television, and Media Arts and Media Studies double major from Redding, CT. She has always loved storytelling, so being able to create something for people to connect with and lose themselves in is something she is really passionate about.
Cassandra Thakker - Assistant Director
Cassandra is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Holmdel, NJ. She has always been fascinated by the way that film and television are able to bring people together while also being able to entertain.
Isabella Ghiozzi - Production Designer
Isabella is a 4th-year Television, Film, and Media Arts major with a minor in Theater Studies. From Medford, MA, Isabella fell in love with the film industry in middle school when stumbling upon TV set tours on YouTube. She is fascinated by film and its ability to create new worlds and tell stories through the making of an entirely new universe on the screen. She cannot wait to bring Red Denim into the world and hopes to give it the best possible artistic elements it deserves!
Billy Schillinger - Director of Photography
Billy is a 4th-year, Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Queens, NY. DP-ing is exciting to Billy because it's a perfect mixture of planning and creativity that can let a DP leave their creative fingerprint in ways no other position can.
Jacob Williams - Sound Design
Jacob is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Mount Vernon, NH. He is excited to work with the sound for our film because it's one of, if not the most important, aspects of the film process.
Apple Longo - Editor
Apple is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Norwalk, CT. She is excited to be the editor for this team because of her detail-oriented nature and the way it allows her to make sure the audience is emotionally invested in our film.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Red Denim follows George, a distraught and awkward teen who lives with his fiery sister, Mel, in a dilapidated house in American suburbia. George and Mel are up to their necks in debt and are at risk of losing the only home that they've ever known. The two decide to go all in and rob the home of the wealthiest family in town. In an unexpected turn of events, they end up taking home more than just the loot and are in even deeper trouble, trouble that threatens their very freedom and lives. Join us on a journey packed with heart-pounding moments, stylish environments, and a story that pulls no punches!
Our crew has spent the last four years developing our skills both on set and in studios. This film is our senior thesis and will be a culmination of everything we've learned thus far. But honestly, this is more than just a "senior thesis" to us. We don't see Red Demin as a way to "get our foot in the door," we see it as a way to kick it down. As a team, we are wildly determined to create a film that is overflowing with style along with presenting a tension-filled narrative that simply just kicks ass and leaves rooms stunned.
We also want to make this as inclusive of an experience we can! Is there anything worse than watching a movie with your friends and they all take out their phones? Red Denim plans to alleviate that problem by providing an edge-of-your-seat experience from start to finish. Our crew believes that good art "bites" and we will be working tirelessly to provide that sensation through poster-worthy cinematography, powerful sound design, and seamless editing. We're excited to get YOU excited about Red Denim!
The style of Red Denim is a culmination of films that have inspired and imprinted on the crew. Films like Fight Club and A Clockwork Orange with their dark overarching themes and light hits of comedy, and Drive's in-your-face style mixed with surrealist lowlight cinematography are a few of the inspirations we have. Cowboy Bebop's foot-tapping jazz score is the first thing that popped in our heads when devising our soundtrack We plan to build upon the creative foundations set by these projects as well as many others.
Fight Club (1999)
Drive (2011)
Cowboy Bebop (1998)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Through your generous contributions, we will be able to bring our vision to life! We need to raise our goal of $16,000 in order to get all necessities for our film. A big part of making Red Denim is being able to create the world our characters live in. This means being able to get the perfect locations, stunning props, and set design, as well as an impressive wardrobe. We also need to make sure we can pay our talented actors, transport/lodge any cast and crew, and feed everyone on and off set. Your donations will also go towards camera, editing, and sound equipment. We'll be able to make sure our story looks and sounds the best it can be. You will also help with film festival submission fees and all COVID safety equipment. Your generosity will make Red Denim a reality!
COVID-19 has had an immense impact on the film industry. For over a year, the pandemic has shut down productions all over the world. Now that we are able to shoot again, we are still making sure to adhere to all safety guidelines and take all precautions to make this production as safe as possible. We have made the necessary room in our budget in order to purchase all essential protective equipment to keep everyone on set safe and healthy. We are also mandating vaccinations for all cast and crew, and everyone will wear masks (unless on camera) during production.
Thank you so much for your support! We cannot even begin to tell you how much it means to us. Without you, this wouldn't be possible. We are extremely passionate about our film and your pledges will help make Red Denim come to life. There is so much for this story to tell and we hope that you will enjoy it as much as we already have. Thank you for believing in our team!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Covid-19 Testing
Costs $1,000
We need weekly Covid-19 testings for all cast and crew to ensure the safety of everyone on set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Transportation
Costs $500
We need money for gas to be able to get our cast and crew where they need to go.
Sound Mixing
Costs $1,000
We need to outsource our sound mixing to a professional studio.
Color Grading
Costs $1,000
We color grading to give our film the best color possible.
Festivals
Costs $1,000
We need funds to be able to submit our film into festivals.
Contingency
Costs $2,000
We need funds for unforeseen emergencies and issues.
Post Production
Costs $2,000
We need editing software to be able to put our movie together.
Original Score
Costs $500
We'd like to craft an original score that fits our film thematically, and compliments our visuals.
Props
Costs $500
Our film will use various props that will be used to tell the story in an invigorating manner.
Car Rentals
Costs $800
We need to rent a muscle car for our film.
SFX Artist
Costs $1,000
We want the gore in our film to look as realistic and visceral as possible.
Equipment
Costs $1,500
We need cameras, camera accessories, and lighting equipment to give our film the best image possible
Actor Payments
Costs $1,000
We need money to be able to pay our actors daily.
Food
Costs $500
Food expenditures being taken care of would be one less thing to worry about
Locations/Lodging
Costs $1,200
We need shooting locations and lodging for crew and staff.
Costume design
Costs $500
Our characters will be wearing specific clothing that will be attainable with the money we acquire.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Darius Zahedi - Director and Writer
Darius is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Boston, MA. His goal as a filmmaker is to give the audience such a strong sensation of excitement that they go out and chase that feeling in their everyday lives.
Lilly Davidson - Producer
Lilly is a 3rd-year Film, Television, and Media Arts and Media Studies double major from Redding, CT. She has always loved storytelling, so being able to create something for people to connect with and lose themselves in is something she is really passionate about.
Cassandra Thakker - Assistant Director
Cassandra is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Holmdel, NJ. She has always been fascinated by the way that film and television are able to bring people together while also being able to entertain.
Isabella Ghiozzi - Production Designer
Isabella is a 4th-year Television, Film, and Media Arts major with a minor in Theater Studies. From Medford, MA, Isabella fell in love with the film industry in middle school when stumbling upon TV set tours on YouTube. She is fascinated by film and its ability to create new worlds and tell stories through the making of an entirely new universe on the screen. She cannot wait to bring Red Denim into the world and hopes to give it the best possible artistic elements it deserves!
Billy Schillinger - Director of Photography
Billy is a 4th-year, Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Queens, NY. DP-ing is exciting to Billy because it's a perfect mixture of planning and creativity that can let a DP leave their creative fingerprint in ways no other position can.
Jacob Williams - Sound Design
Jacob is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Mount Vernon, NH. He is excited to work with the sound for our film because it's one of, if not the most important, aspects of the film process.
Apple Longo - Editor
Apple is a 4th-year Film, Television, and Media Arts major from Norwalk, CT. She is excited to be the editor for this team because of her detail-oriented nature and the way it allows her to make sure the audience is emotionally invested in our film.