THE SCHISM & THE BUTTERFLY

Huntington, New York | Film Short

Sci-Fi, Horror

Griffin Senning

1 Campaigns | New York, United States

30 days :09 hrs :40 mins

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When a fascist leader discovers a young girl’s godlike powers, he aims to exploit her as a weapon of the state, only to find she’s too powerful to control. This film explores themes of authoritarianism and resistance through the lens of Science Fiction & Horror.

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Mission Statement

We believe speaking truth to power has never been more critical in today’s America. We aim to remind our audience, our country’s true power is with the people, not the ultra-wealthy or the fascists.

The Story

A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM


Our story opens in a world torn apart by the ever-growing forces of fascism.

A spaceship on a routine mission discovers a colossal stone floating in space above America. In a modest country house, directly beneath this stone, is a young girl living a simple life in the hills of Appalachia with her mother. When she injures herself, she slips into a powerful possession that shifts gravity, time and energy.



When the government investigates the stone - the size of an office building defying physics and comprehension - they discover the girl’s godlike abilities. This fascist leadership is determined to harness the girl’s power as a weapon of world-wide domination.



Operatives are sent to poison her mother in an act of brutal manipulation. Yara focuses her power in an attempt to resurrect her mother. What comes back to life is not actually her mother but God speaking to her through her mother’s corpse. “Your time has come.”  Yara must confront both the source of her power and the dark systems seeking to control it.



Your contribution will help us bring this richly imagined world to life—supporting visual effects, location shoots, practical design, and fair pay for a talented, diverse cast and crew. 




We’re not just telling a story — we’re building a world, a feeling, a call to power for anyone who’s ever felt small, overlooked, or underestimated. This is a story about grief, resistance, and the strength that lives in quiet places. We hope to be a voice for those who feel like they may not have one.


From the producers of Ghost Adventures and Destinations of the Damned streaming on MAX.




Let's make something beautiful.




Let's make something that stares power in the face

- and doesn't blink.


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Special Effects Makeup

Costs $1,000

In order to tell this horrific story, we need the expertise of a special effects makeup artist!

Wardrobe

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In order for our cast to feel the part, we want them to look the part.

Crew

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Cast

Costs $3,500

We can't make this film without actors, especially those devoted to telling this important story - with fair and equal pay!

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About This Team


JOSEPH TAGLIERI (Writer/Director) is the Executive Producer of "Destinations of The Damned" on MAX. He also serves as Supervising Producer and Supervising Editor of the hit series "Ghost Adventures". He started his career in post-production, as an editor on music videos, commercials, concert films and television shows, He has worked with Ford Motor Company, LL Cool J, Burger King, The Heads, Moby, The Ramones and Roger Daltrey to name a few. Joseph produced the TV Show "Netherworld" as well as the feature documentary "Demon House" released in 2018 for Scarecrow Productions.











GRIFFIN SENNING (Producer) has worked as a Producer and Production Manager for television and documentary series over Food Network, MAX, Travel Channel, Discovery, and Netflix. Some notable credits include "Chopped" "Ciao House" "Ghost Adventures" "Destinations of the Damned" "Project Runway" "Symon's Dinners Cooking Out" "90 Day Fiance" and served as a producer of Times Square New Year's Eve Live.












JUSTIN BROOKS (Director of Photography) is an award-winning filmmaker known for his feature films, short form documentary films, narrative horror shorts and commercial work. Justin has worked for MAX, Vice, Vogue, The History Channel, Vanity Fair, Vox and many others. Some most recent projects include his work on "Destinations of the Damned" and TLC's "90 Day Fiance". Justin's debut feature film "Alone with You" premiered at Fantastic Fest 2021 and can be streamed on Shudder.












DANIEL ROHN (Producer) is a film and television professional starting as a producer for Martha Stewart. Dan became a UPM and Line Producer for domestic and international travel series on Travel Channel, PBS, and HGTV. Dan has worked on productions both scripted and unscripted ranging from micro budget to multi-million dollar films and series. When not working in production, Dan volunteers his time at a wildlife rehabilitation center in the Hudson Valley.











SOPHIE RITTENHOUSE (Associate Producer) is a recent graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design where she majored in Film and Television Production. She has a passion for storytelling and has worked on multiple sets over her studies at school.

Sophie just finished her own film, The Things We Say While Awake which she directed. She also participated in the SCAD Lacoste Program in France where she spent 8 weeks taking classes and directing.



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