Sea of Fog
San Francisco, California | Film Short
Drama, Romance
Three strangers pass each other every day on the ferries between San Francisco and Oakland, never having the courage to speak. But when two of them finally connect, it's the one left out who reveals what is lost in the space between the perception and reality of love.
Sea of Fog
San Francisco, California | Film Short
Drama, Romance
2 Campaigns | Pennsylvania, United States
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Three strangers pass each other every day on the ferries between San Francisco and Oakland, never having the courage to speak. But when two of them finally connect, it's the one left out who reveals what is lost in the space between the perception and reality of love.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
This film is a love story about what's possible when we look up and at - truly see - the people around us. It's inspired by the work of Wong Kar-Wai, Mira Nair and Satyajit Ray - but also the unseen art of so many people of color who have been historically ignored and kept out of the light.
The average US moviegoer sees five movies in theatres every year, and odds are none of those films stars a person of color. Furthermore, amongst the top 200 films of all-time, in terms of global box office receipts, none centrally focus on the lives of women of color.
If movies have been used as tools of propaganda by oppressive governments, or to teach in classrooms around the world, what happens to a person after a lifetime of watching films starring straight white men? How have we all been conditioned to see the world - and each other?
Sea of Fog is an attempt to explore the haze through which we see people, influenced by over 100 years of skewed vision in cinema. It comes from a place of empathy, but also discomfort: what if the ways in which I percieve other people, as learned from film, are limiting my actual experiences in human connection? In love?
Walking down the street, who am I most likely to notice? And why?
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Essays I've written on this or similar topics:
"Why a Black Annie is So Significant" - The Atlantic
"Not Everyone's Boyhood" - The Atlantic
"You'll Matter When You're Dead" - Bright Ideas
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TEDx talk:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Accessories - Stabilizers
Costs $400
We have a series of long tracking shots where we'll need a Steadicam to keep the camera from moving!
Wired Microphones - Sennheiser MKH-416 Shotgun with Wind Screen Kit
Costs $60
To capture ambient sound on location.
Coffee
Costs $40
Lots of early morning shoots equals a ton of coffee needed.
Lighting Package
Costs $100
Good lighting will be key to capturing the look of a foggy morning - indoors and outdoors.
Camera Operator
Costs $500
We'll need 2 extra camera operators to capture certain scenes from multiple angles.
Location fees
Costs $400
We're planning to get permits to shoot in San Francisco, as well as on an actual ferry!
Production Insurance
Costs $400
Just in case.
Accounting
Costs $350
To manage our budget and make sure everyone can get paid accurately and on time.
Hair Artist
Costs $200
Hairstyles play a big part in developing the characters and conveying meaning in particular scenes.
Fog Machine (Rosco 3000)
Costs $50
We need FOG!!
Accessories - Filters
Costs $50
Since we're shooting outdoors, in the sun, we'll use filters to help us maintain the image quality.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Expendables KIT (Small): Gaffer Tape
Costs $200
From tape to pens to paper - all the little things we need to make the production a success!
Wardrobe package
Costs $250
To create a noir-inspired fancy look for each of our lead characters.
Craft Services Food
Costs $250
To keep everyone fed and happy!
Lead Actress
Costs $1,000
Dorothy is the key character in the film and upon whom the plot hinges.
Lead Actress
Costs $1,000
Audrey's self-doubt is at the heart of the film - we need a powerful performer to capture it!
Lead Actor
Costs $1,000
Clark is a sincere yet ultimately oblivious young man.
Make Up Artist
Costs $200
To make our characters stand out in the crowd.
Recorders - Sound Devices 552 5 Channel Mixer 2 Channel Timecode Recorder
Costs $350
To record and save audio on-the-go at the ferry building and on the water.
Wireless and Lavalier Microphones - Lectrosonics Wireless Kits
Costs $200
Since we're shooting outdoors - often times in windy conditions - we need great mics!
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR
Costs $500
We need a high quality camera to capture the full beauty of the San Francisco Bay - and its fog.
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About This Team
Imran Siddiquee is the writer, director and producer of Sea of Fog. He was previously a founding staff member of The Representation Project, where he helped develop documentary films and advocacy campaigns around transforming the representation of gender in the media. He is currently a freelance writer examining gender and race in Hollywood film. His work has appeared in The Atlantic and Bright Ideas magazine, and his TEDx talk on “How Hollywood Can Tell Better Love Stories” was featured by Upworthy.
Tara Mutukisna, is a producer on the film and currently a Brand Product Lead at Google. She has worked at YouTube and has a degree in Film and Electronic Arts from California State University, Long Beach.
Cory Boldt is our cinematographer and sound engineer. He has over a decade of experience shooting, editing and audio engineering for live television and film. He’s previously worked with Current TV, Comcast Sports, GoPro and Apple. He is also the founder of CoLAB Studio in San Francisco.
Yusuf Siddiquee is our composer and is producing an original score for the film (with the help of violinist Shawn Barnett). He’s a musician living in New York City.
Princess Washington is an actress living in the Bay Area.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
This film is a love story about what's possible when we look up and at - truly see - the people around us. It's inspired by the work of Wong Kar-Wai, Mira Nair and Satyajit Ray - but also the unseen art of so many people of color who have been historically ignored and kept out of the light.
The average US moviegoer sees five movies in theatres every year, and odds are none of those films stars a person of color. Furthermore, amongst the top 200 films of all-time, in terms of global box office receipts, none centrally focus on the lives of women of color.
If movies have been used as tools of propaganda by oppressive governments, or to teach in classrooms around the world, what happens to a person after a lifetime of watching films starring straight white men? How have we all been conditioned to see the world - and each other?
Sea of Fog is an attempt to explore the haze through which we see people, influenced by over 100 years of skewed vision in cinema. It comes from a place of empathy, but also discomfort: what if the ways in which I percieve other people, as learned from film, are limiting my actual experiences in human connection? In love?
Walking down the street, who am I most likely to notice? And why?
---
Essays I've written on this or similar topics:
"Why a Black Annie is So Significant" - The Atlantic
"Not Everyone's Boyhood" - The Atlantic
"You'll Matter When You're Dead" - Bright Ideas
---
TEDx talk:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Accessories - Stabilizers
Costs $400
We have a series of long tracking shots where we'll need a Steadicam to keep the camera from moving!
Wired Microphones - Sennheiser MKH-416 Shotgun with Wind Screen Kit
Costs $60
To capture ambient sound on location.
Coffee
Costs $40
Lots of early morning shoots equals a ton of coffee needed.
Lighting Package
Costs $100
Good lighting will be key to capturing the look of a foggy morning - indoors and outdoors.
Camera Operator
Costs $500
We'll need 2 extra camera operators to capture certain scenes from multiple angles.
Location fees
Costs $400
We're planning to get permits to shoot in San Francisco, as well as on an actual ferry!
Production Insurance
Costs $400
Just in case.
Accounting
Costs $350
To manage our budget and make sure everyone can get paid accurately and on time.
Hair Artist
Costs $200
Hairstyles play a big part in developing the characters and conveying meaning in particular scenes.
Fog Machine (Rosco 3000)
Costs $50
We need FOG!!
Accessories - Filters
Costs $50
Since we're shooting outdoors, in the sun, we'll use filters to help us maintain the image quality.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Expendables KIT (Small): Gaffer Tape
Costs $200
From tape to pens to paper - all the little things we need to make the production a success!
Wardrobe package
Costs $250
To create a noir-inspired fancy look for each of our lead characters.
Craft Services Food
Costs $250
To keep everyone fed and happy!
Lead Actress
Costs $1,000
Dorothy is the key character in the film and upon whom the plot hinges.
Lead Actress
Costs $1,000
Audrey's self-doubt is at the heart of the film - we need a powerful performer to capture it!
Lead Actor
Costs $1,000
Clark is a sincere yet ultimately oblivious young man.
Make Up Artist
Costs $200
To make our characters stand out in the crowd.
Recorders - Sound Devices 552 5 Channel Mixer 2 Channel Timecode Recorder
Costs $350
To record and save audio on-the-go at the ferry building and on the water.
Wireless and Lavalier Microphones - Lectrosonics Wireless Kits
Costs $200
Since we're shooting outdoors - often times in windy conditions - we need great mics!
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR
Costs $500
We need a high quality camera to capture the full beauty of the San Francisco Bay - and its fog.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Imran Siddiquee is the writer, director and producer of Sea of Fog. He was previously a founding staff member of The Representation Project, where he helped develop documentary films and advocacy campaigns around transforming the representation of gender in the media. He is currently a freelance writer examining gender and race in Hollywood film. His work has appeared in The Atlantic and Bright Ideas magazine, and his TEDx talk on “How Hollywood Can Tell Better Love Stories” was featured by Upworthy.
Tara Mutukisna, is a producer on the film and currently a Brand Product Lead at Google. She has worked at YouTube and has a degree in Film and Electronic Arts from California State University, Long Beach.
Cory Boldt is our cinematographer and sound engineer. He has over a decade of experience shooting, editing and audio engineering for live television and film. He’s previously worked with Current TV, Comcast Sports, GoPro and Apple. He is also the founder of CoLAB Studio in San Francisco.
Yusuf Siddiquee is our composer and is producing an original score for the film (with the help of violinist Shawn Barnett). He’s a musician living in New York City.
Princess Washington is an actress living in the Bay Area.