Remnants
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
Two friends reunite to clear out their recently deceased friend's home, unraveling misunderstandings about their past over one weekend.
Remnants
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Two friends reunite to clear out their recently deceased friend's home, unraveling misunderstandings about their past over one weekend.
About The Project
- The Story
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
'Remnants' is an intimate short film that explores the unspoken struggles many men face when dealing with emotional pain. Set against the backdrop of a secluded lake house, the story follows two friends as they confront the emotional aftermath of a mutual friend’s death. In a weekend spent clearing out the house, they are forced to reckon with their own assumptions, beliefs, and hidden feelings.
This film, featuring Alex Grubbs and Sean McIntyre, highlights a critical, often overlooked truth: men are conditioned to bottle up their emotions, to “stay strong” in the face of struggle, but that silence comes at a cost. 'Remnants' shines a light on this behavior and its consequences, offering a space to reflect on how we approach our friendships and mental health.
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'Remnants' began as an exploration of the relationships we forge in our lives and how they shift, deepen, or unravel, even with the best of intentions. On the surface, it’s the story of two men facing the loss of a mutual friend, but beneath that, it’s about the weight of the unspoken. These characters confront the gaps in their friendship, lingering misunderstandings, and unsaid truths that quietly shape who they are to each other.
As a filmmaker, I’m drawn to the spaces in between—the pauses, hesitations, and small gestures that reveal unspoken feelings. In our society, especially among men, emotional expression is often stifled or only surfaces in moments of crisis. With 'Remnants,' I wanted to offer a lens into this dynamic, exploring how friendship can be both a shelter and a place of conflict and vulnerability. Amid the boxes and belongings of their late friend, these characters have an opportunity to find deeper understanding, though taking that next step is hard.
The film’s visual language is grounded, with natural light and intimate framing inviting the audience into this weekend of reckoning. Nature, particularly water, serves as a backdrop, a reminder of both fluidity and the inevitable passage of time. There’s a sense of negative space—a third, silent character in the film—representing what’s left behind. In making 'Remnants,' my hope is that viewers leave with curiosity about themselves and their relationships and perhaps ask themselves: how do I want to show up for my people?
OUR TOTAL BUDGET IS $20,000
IF WE RAISE $7,500, WE WILL BE ABLE TO SECURE OUR CAST & CREW.
IF WE RAISE $12,000 WE WILL BE ABLE TO SECURE CAMERA & RENTALS.
IF WE RAISE $17,800 WE CAN SECURE ACCOMMODATIONS.
IF WE RAISE $20,000 WE CAN FULLY GO INTO PRODUCTION.
If you’re passionate about storytelling, mental health, or simply want to be part of something meaningful, please consider contributing or sharing our project with your network. By supporting this film, you’re not just funding our work—you’re helping foster a much-needed conversation about male vulnerability and emotional well-being. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a big impact.
Join us in making 'Remnants'—a film about friendship, grief, and the importance of opening up.
We’re so grateful that you’ve made it this far! If you cannot pledge—you can still help! Share on social & send this link to a friend who might be interested. Spread the word and help us bring this short film to life. We are grateful support in any/all forms.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location, Lodging & Meals
Costs $5,800
We need to host our NYC-based cast and crew upstate near the lakehouse.
Lights, Camera, Lenses!
Costs $4,500
This allow us the tools necessary to shoot this film, from cameras and lighting to lenses and other essential equipment.
Help Us Secure Our Cast & Crew
Costs $7,500
Contribute to compensation for our talented cast & crew.
Ensure We're Insured!
Costs $1,000
Insuring our production is key to getting this thing up and running. This step is pivotal to securing cameras, lighting and crew coverage.
Transportation Cost
Costs $1,200
Help transport our crew and cast upstate!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Sean McIntyre is a New York based actor with nearly two decades of experience on Broadway/Off-Broadway stages, film, TV, and voiceover. He is a professor of acting at several universities, and is a teaching artist with Rehabilitation Through the Arts, where he works with incarcerated individuals on developing critical life skills through an artistic approach. He has an MFA in acting from UCSD, and a BA in Theatre/Education from James Madison University. He has two bed-hog dogs so is often tired and has chronic back issues. (IMAGE)
Alex Grubbs is an actor, composer, producer, teacher and writer. He is one of the founding member of critically-acclaimed NYC theatre collective "The Lobbyists" where he’s enjoyed performance and development opportunities at Naked Angels, EST, New York Stage and Film, Ars Nova, Page 73, The Flea, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, White Heron Theatre Company and many others. Nominated for 2016 Drama Desk Award for critically acclaimed production: Seawife. Other theatre credits : Spill, Kentucky (Ensemble Studio Theatre), Miss Keller Has No Second Book (Gulfshore Playhouse) Utility (Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre), Seawife (Naked Angels), Mary Kate Olson Is In Love, A cautionary Tail, These Seven Sicknesses (The Flea). Alex is a certified Moment Work teacher with Tectonic Theatre Company, and lifetime member of Ensemble Studio Theatre, M.F.A in Acting from the University of Virginia. (IMAGE)
Michael Micalizzi is an actor, writer, and director. As co-founder of Born & Raised Productions, he focuses on emerging voices and underdog stories. His directing work includes Ubermensch and Expiration Date, with streaming credits Alone Time (361K views) and Keeping Busy. He’s also in development on a pilot, The School of Life. He’s grateful for the chance to collaborate with friends on this personal journey.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
'Remnants' is an intimate short film that explores the unspoken struggles many men face when dealing with emotional pain. Set against the backdrop of a secluded lake house, the story follows two friends as they confront the emotional aftermath of a mutual friend’s death. In a weekend spent clearing out the house, they are forced to reckon with their own assumptions, beliefs, and hidden feelings.
This film, featuring Alex Grubbs and Sean McIntyre, highlights a critical, often overlooked truth: men are conditioned to bottle up their emotions, to “stay strong” in the face of struggle, but that silence comes at a cost. 'Remnants' shines a light on this behavior and its consequences, offering a space to reflect on how we approach our friendships and mental health.
'Remnants' began as an exploration of the relationships we forge in our lives and how they shift, deepen, or unravel, even with the best of intentions. On the surface, it’s the story of two men facing the loss of a mutual friend, but beneath that, it’s about the weight of the unspoken. These characters confront the gaps in their friendship, lingering misunderstandings, and unsaid truths that quietly shape who they are to each other.
As a filmmaker, I’m drawn to the spaces in between—the pauses, hesitations, and small gestures that reveal unspoken feelings. In our society, especially among men, emotional expression is often stifled or only surfaces in moments of crisis. With 'Remnants,' I wanted to offer a lens into this dynamic, exploring how friendship can be both a shelter and a place of conflict and vulnerability. Amid the boxes and belongings of their late friend, these characters have an opportunity to find deeper understanding, though taking that next step is hard.
The film’s visual language is grounded, with natural light and intimate framing inviting the audience into this weekend of reckoning. Nature, particularly water, serves as a backdrop, a reminder of both fluidity and the inevitable passage of time. There’s a sense of negative space—a third, silent character in the film—representing what’s left behind. In making 'Remnants,' my hope is that viewers leave with curiosity about themselves and their relationships and perhaps ask themselves: how do I want to show up for my people?
OUR TOTAL BUDGET IS $20,000
IF WE RAISE $7,500, WE WILL BE ABLE TO SECURE OUR CAST & CREW.
IF WE RAISE $12,000 WE WILL BE ABLE TO SECURE CAMERA & RENTALS.
IF WE RAISE $17,800 WE CAN SECURE ACCOMMODATIONS.
IF WE RAISE $20,000 WE CAN FULLY GO INTO PRODUCTION.
If you’re passionate about storytelling, mental health, or simply want to be part of something meaningful, please consider contributing or sharing our project with your network. By supporting this film, you’re not just funding our work—you’re helping foster a much-needed conversation about male vulnerability and emotional well-being. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a big impact.
Join us in making 'Remnants'—a film about friendship, grief, and the importance of opening up.
We’re so grateful that you’ve made it this far! If you cannot pledge—you can still help! Share on social & send this link to a friend who might be interested. Spread the word and help us bring this short film to life. We are grateful support in any/all forms.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location, Lodging & Meals
Costs $5,800
We need to host our NYC-based cast and crew upstate near the lakehouse.
Lights, Camera, Lenses!
Costs $4,500
This allow us the tools necessary to shoot this film, from cameras and lighting to lenses and other essential equipment.
Help Us Secure Our Cast & Crew
Costs $7,500
Contribute to compensation for our talented cast & crew.
Ensure We're Insured!
Costs $1,000
Insuring our production is key to getting this thing up and running. This step is pivotal to securing cameras, lighting and crew coverage.
Transportation Cost
Costs $1,200
Help transport our crew and cast upstate!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Sean McIntyre is a New York based actor with nearly two decades of experience on Broadway/Off-Broadway stages, film, TV, and voiceover. He is a professor of acting at several universities, and is a teaching artist with Rehabilitation Through the Arts, where he works with incarcerated individuals on developing critical life skills through an artistic approach. He has an MFA in acting from UCSD, and a BA in Theatre/Education from James Madison University. He has two bed-hog dogs so is often tired and has chronic back issues. (IMAGE)
Alex Grubbs is an actor, composer, producer, teacher and writer. He is one of the founding member of critically-acclaimed NYC theatre collective "The Lobbyists" where he’s enjoyed performance and development opportunities at Naked Angels, EST, New York Stage and Film, Ars Nova, Page 73, The Flea, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, White Heron Theatre Company and many others. Nominated for 2016 Drama Desk Award for critically acclaimed production: Seawife. Other theatre credits : Spill, Kentucky (Ensemble Studio Theatre), Miss Keller Has No Second Book (Gulfshore Playhouse) Utility (Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre), Seawife (Naked Angels), Mary Kate Olson Is In Love, A cautionary Tail, These Seven Sicknesses (The Flea). Alex is a certified Moment Work teacher with Tectonic Theatre Company, and lifetime member of Ensemble Studio Theatre, M.F.A in Acting from the University of Virginia. (IMAGE)
Michael Micalizzi is an actor, writer, and director. As co-founder of Born & Raised Productions, he focuses on emerging voices and underdog stories. His directing work includes Ubermensch and Expiration Date, with streaming credits Alone Time (361K views) and Keeping Busy. He’s also in development on a pilot, The School of Life. He’s grateful for the chance to collaborate with friends on this personal journey.