SPACE
Chicago, Illinois | Film Short
Drama, Romance
Richard and Jane's love blossoms in their proximity. But after a life lost in love, they realize they may need a little SPACE. SPACE is a Black story that explores what it really means to be in love. It provides an important look into romantic relationships in our current society.
SPACE
Chicago, Illinois | Film Short
Drama, Romance
2 Campaigns | Illinois, United States
1,549 supporters | followers
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Goal: $3,000 for post-production
Richard and Jane's love blossoms in their proximity. But after a life lost in love, they realize they may need a little SPACE. SPACE is a Black story that explores what it really means to be in love. It provides an important look into romantic relationships in our current society.
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Mission Statement
The Story
Space, both infinite and limited, is a fascinating concept. Throughout life, we choose who we let into our Space, and unknowingly allow them to shape our future. SPACE explores the reality of that.
When Richard and Jane meet, they are fully independent beings. Both have careers, passions, and interests that they've developed over time. Neither of them have any need to forfeit their Space. But, they do.
Everyone's dreamed of a whirlwind romance. You meet somebody, and you imagine going through your entire lives together. The house, the wedding, the kid. Everything falling into place. That dream is Jane and Richard's reality. A life perfect on paper. All the boxes are checked. 20 years down, eternity to go. They promise to never give each other SPACE, and intend to keep their word. But something goes wrong.
They grow. They change. But as they grow, the SPACE between them remains the same. Up close, the perfect life starts showing its wear. Fights, disagreements, words left unsaid. They pile upon each other, building an invisible, impenetrable wall between them. And soon, that wall is all they see. Jane storms out, and the Space between them is lost.
We watch this slow transformation through the eyes of RJ, their son. The product of their love watching it wilt before his eyes. When it seems irreparable, he becomes the unlikely voice of reason. Richard, moved by his son's words, is spurred to action.
When Richard and Jane meet again, something's changed between them. They're not sure what it is, but they intend to figure it out. For RJ, and for themselves.
SPACE is currently in production. Its final day will be filming soon.
For my second short film endeavor, I'm creating SPACE, a POC-led short film highlighting Black love in its purest form. For too long, we have seen black stories centered around trauma overwhelm our narrative. With SPACE, I hope to be a start of the needed change. I want to help inspire studios, filmmakers, and writers to create stories that shift that narrative. We are more than our struggle.
$1400 - Cast & Crew (Day Rate)
$750 - Editing & Post Production
$400 - Festival Submission
$250 - Composing
$200 - Craft Services
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Editing and Post Production
Costs $750
This will pay the editing team bringing SPACE to life!
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About This Team
the SPACE team is an Avengers-like group comprised of industry professionals from every practice.
Givan Onuaguluchi-May is the writer and director of SPACE. This is his second short film, with the first LIFE INSURANCE amassing over 5k views on YT.
Carmen Cicerini is the Executive Producer of SPACE. Hailing from NYU, Carmen brings with her a plethora of experience behind the camera. Her knowledge and insight is pivotal to bringing SPACE to life.
Greg Van Horn is the cinematographer of SPACE. A daily crew member on Chicago Fire, Greg brings years of talent and expertise behind the camera of SPACE.
KC Mcneil portrays Richard in SPACE. He is a trained and experienced actor, with roles across all mediums. He brings a presence to Richard that glues the story together.
Paige Elisse portrays Jane in SPACE. Her training an expertise on stage and screen translates seamlessly into this performance. She brings a beautiful preciseness and confidence to Jane.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Space, both infinite and limited, is a fascinating concept. Throughout life, we choose who we let into our Space, and unknowingly allow them to shape our future. SPACE explores the reality of that.
When Richard and Jane meet, they are fully independent beings. Both have careers, passions, and interests that they've developed over time. Neither of them have any need to forfeit their Space. But, they do.
Everyone's dreamed of a whirlwind romance. You meet somebody, and you imagine going through your entire lives together. The house, the wedding, the kid. Everything falling into place. That dream is Jane and Richard's reality. A life perfect on paper. All the boxes are checked. 20 years down, eternity to go. They promise to never give each other SPACE, and intend to keep their word. But something goes wrong.
They grow. They change. But as they grow, the SPACE between them remains the same. Up close, the perfect life starts showing its wear. Fights, disagreements, words left unsaid. They pile upon each other, building an invisible, impenetrable wall between them. And soon, that wall is all they see. Jane storms out, and the Space between them is lost.
We watch this slow transformation through the eyes of RJ, their son. The product of their love watching it wilt before his eyes. When it seems irreparable, he becomes the unlikely voice of reason. Richard, moved by his son's words, is spurred to action.
When Richard and Jane meet again, something's changed between them. They're not sure what it is, but they intend to figure it out. For RJ, and for themselves.
SPACE is currently in production. Its final day will be filming soon.
For my second short film endeavor, I'm creating SPACE, a POC-led short film highlighting Black love in its purest form. For too long, we have seen black stories centered around trauma overwhelm our narrative. With SPACE, I hope to be a start of the needed change. I want to help inspire studios, filmmakers, and writers to create stories that shift that narrative. We are more than our struggle.
$1400 - Cast & Crew (Day Rate)
$750 - Editing & Post Production
$400 - Festival Submission
$250 - Composing
$200 - Craft Services
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Editing and Post Production
Costs $750
This will pay the editing team bringing SPACE to life!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
the SPACE team is an Avengers-like group comprised of industry professionals from every practice.
Givan Onuaguluchi-May is the writer and director of SPACE. This is his second short film, with the first LIFE INSURANCE amassing over 5k views on YT.
Carmen Cicerini is the Executive Producer of SPACE. Hailing from NYU, Carmen brings with her a plethora of experience behind the camera. Her knowledge and insight is pivotal to bringing SPACE to life.
Greg Van Horn is the cinematographer of SPACE. A daily crew member on Chicago Fire, Greg brings years of talent and expertise behind the camera of SPACE.
KC Mcneil portrays Richard in SPACE. He is a trained and experienced actor, with roles across all mediums. He brings a presence to Richard that glues the story together.
Paige Elisse portrays Jane in SPACE. Her training an expertise on stage and screen translates seamlessly into this performance. She brings a beautiful preciseness and confidence to Jane.