Stone in a Still Lake
Orlando, Florida | Film Feature
Drama, Comedy
Three teens embark on a journey to bury a memory of the past, but the truth slowly unravels itself putting their ties to the test.
Stone in a Still Lake
Orlando, Florida | Film Feature
Drama, Comedy
1 Campaigns | Florida, United States
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Three teens embark on a journey to bury a memory of the past, but the truth slowly unravels itself putting their ties to the test.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Stone in a Still Lake follows three teens in a small town in Florida, where they suffer a death in their respective families. Without knowing how to cope with their loss, one of them, Eddie, finds within himself to set off in a pilgrimage to bury a memory of his brother Tony. A pair of wacky socks. Eddie decides to honor his brother the only way he knows how, with a journey. But the only problem is that they don't know exactly where they are going. Maddy finds a picture with both of their siblings in this remote area signed by a mysterious individual named "D". If they can find this unknown person, then they can find the proper place to bury their memento. In their journey, they begin to realize that things were not what they seemed and that there are more secrets about their siblings than they expected. Will that break their relationship, or will they come closer after learning everything that happened?
Why Us?
Having worked on several projects together through our time in the University of Central Florida, we now set our sights on making bigger projects as we keep chasing our dreams of being filmmakers. This project offer the opportunity to offer doing a passion project aside from working in the regular industry, which most of the team has already started succeeding. We rallied together behind this project as each individual pushes one another to aspire and pursue the next project, trying to make it the best it can be. We have learned how each other works, making us very efficient during production allowing us to be more creative. Lastly, the team and I lost someone who was chasing the same dream as us. We came together to honor that persons dream, by continuing to chase our dreams, just as they would have encouraged us to do.
Why Now?
Audiences are seeking more real down to earth movies. Being movie fanatics and working the industry we noticed a trend that now a days people are tired of the superhero films. It's nice to have them from time to time to escape for a couple of hours, but people are in need of stories that showcases real people with real problems. They want to seek a way to connect to the characters being shown and have a cathartic experience that helps them in their own struggle. Stone in a Still Lake offers just that! A story that takes on a new perspective on the death of a family member and how friendship and their bonds help them get through the tough times.
Approach
Our approach to the film is one of naturalism. We set out to make a movie that gives the feeling of this is something that one can experience at one point or another. We chose to base our look on how we perceive the world on a day to day basis in an intimate approach. Using lights to just enhance what nature already gives us. And Production Design to make the room in which our characters interact feel and look like they are lived in on a day to day basis. Our camera style also reflects a grounded look. Keeping it simple as it services the story and the characters. Below are some examples of some of the films we pulled our look from:
Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
Aftersun (2022)
The Florida Project (2017)
Normal People (2020)
Director Statement
All of us have lost someone or something, whether it was a friend, a family member or a home. We’ve all had to let go and grief. This story is to remind people that despite that hole in your life, you are not alone. That love isn’t gone. The memories of joy and of the feeling that that person gave you still live inside of you… and they have the power to heal you. I went through this experience and I found solace through the relationship that I had built with my friends. My team and I are very insistent on making this film as it is dedicated to a colleague of our's who passed away. They were someone who we enjoyed making films with and expected to go forth into the future still making films, but alas it was not meant to be. But that is why we are making everything possible to make this film a reality as it means so much to as, and hoping that it can mean as much to other people.
When we started writing this story we quickly realized that making a drama was just not the feel that we wanted to go for. During our time of need we sought laughter as that's what our friend would have done for us in that situation. Someone once described them as sunshine walking through the door and I don't think there was a more accurate statement about them. So we felt like we needed to showcase that laughter through our characters.
-Carlos Irazabal Director/Co-Writer
We need YOUR help to turn this film into a reality! In total we are trying to raise $17,000 dollars to bring our story to life and get the opportunity to share it with others.
Here is a breakdown of where all the money donated to this campaign will be going to:
- Location Fees and Permits so we can shoot at a variety of locations. Our protagonists go on a wild goose chase trying to find the right place to bury the pair of wacky socks.
- Crafty and Catering for our hardworking cast and crew. Feeding 15+ people every day for 5 weeks of shooting sure adds up fast.
- Props, Costumes and Set Decorations to help bring our story to life visually.
- Production Insurance so we can shoot certain car scenes on an actual roads.
- Seed & Spark Fees to pay our dues. Yes, even crowdfunding costs money.
- Contingency because you never know what's gonna happen in the future. Unexpected things come up often in film production, which leads to unexpected costs.
Some of these costs will have a HUGE effect on the look and feel of the finished film.
Congrats! You've reached the bottom of our fundraising page. Seeing as you made it this far, we really hope that you will consider supporting our production. Here are three ways you can help make Stone in a Still Lake:
- Contribute to our campaign and join the "No Handlebar Club"! Any amount, small or big, is greatly appreciated. You can check out the details of the rewards on the incentives (on the right for desktop, at the bottom for phone)
- Follow us on social media and share our campaign! Can't contribute? Maybe one of your friends can! Follow our film on Instagram to help get the word out.
We want to thank you for all your support. With your help, we can make this project come true.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Food and Crafty
Costs $4,000
We will be needing to feed our crew for 4 weeks of shooting.
Locations Fee
Costs $4,000
Since this is a roadtrip movie, we have a lot of locations, most of which require a rental cost.
Camera Gear
Costs $1,700
The camera is what captures the movie, without it we have nothing!!!!
Lighting gear
Costs $1,500
We are going to be shooting some scenes at night, without lights our camera wont be able to see!
Production Design
Costs $3,000
We are going to need lots of props and set dressing to make our film look believable.
Transportation
Costs $1,300
We are going to be hauling gear and props around to the different locations.
Makeup
Costs $250
Everyone deserves a little touch up for the camera, don't you think?
Storage
Costs $1,000
We are going to need to store the footage somewhere.
Wardrobe
Costs $250
Our actors need to dress the part.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Our team is composed of working professionals in the film industry. Having worked on various sizes and styles of production. Such as: Feature Films, Short Films, Documentaries, Commercials, and Music Videos. Ranging from all levels of student to professional sets.
Rachel Frank:
Rachel Frank is a Los Angeles based award winning filmmaker who specializes in first ADing. She has first AD’d a wide variety of projects, ranging from music videos to narrative features. The most notable film being the narrative feature, Egghead & Twinkie.
Cecelia Hubbard:
Cecelia is an LA based Cinematographer, Camera Operator, and 1st AC. She has garnered experience as a DP in award winning short films and narrative features such as Sarah Holland's, "Egghead and Twinkie". Throughout her career she has worked with companies such as Universal, Disney, and Lifetime.
Courtney Curtis:
Courtney Curtis is a Los Angeles based AD and producer, with focus in production management. She has worked on a variety of projects, of numerous scales; from music videos to feature films. Her most recent film being the narrative feature AVA.
Blake Nebeker:
Blake Nebeker is an Orlando based filmmaker who works mainly in production management. He has assistant directed many narrative short and feature films. Most recently he produced the feature film Firing Squad opening in theaters this Summer.
Sebastian Marcano-Peréz:
Sebastian is Venezuelan-American, Florida-based, award-winning experimental filmmaker. He is a longtime collaborator of Carlos through their shared venture, The Missing Frame Productions, helping direct/produce/edit multiple short films under the banner. His films have garnered festival recognition, most recently "RETROSPECTION OF A HOME (once upon a time...), which won the CinemaSlam competition at the Miami Film Festival.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Stone in a Still Lake follows three teens in a small town in Florida, where they suffer a death in their respective families. Without knowing how to cope with their loss, one of them, Eddie, finds within himself to set off in a pilgrimage to bury a memory of his brother Tony. A pair of wacky socks. Eddie decides to honor his brother the only way he knows how, with a journey. But the only problem is that they don't know exactly where they are going. Maddy finds a picture with both of their siblings in this remote area signed by a mysterious individual named "D". If they can find this unknown person, then they can find the proper place to bury their memento. In their journey, they begin to realize that things were not what they seemed and that there are more secrets about their siblings than they expected. Will that break their relationship, or will they come closer after learning everything that happened?
Why Us?
Having worked on several projects together through our time in the University of Central Florida, we now set our sights on making bigger projects as we keep chasing our dreams of being filmmakers. This project offer the opportunity to offer doing a passion project aside from working in the regular industry, which most of the team has already started succeeding. We rallied together behind this project as each individual pushes one another to aspire and pursue the next project, trying to make it the best it can be. We have learned how each other works, making us very efficient during production allowing us to be more creative. Lastly, the team and I lost someone who was chasing the same dream as us. We came together to honor that persons dream, by continuing to chase our dreams, just as they would have encouraged us to do.
Why Now?
Audiences are seeking more real down to earth movies. Being movie fanatics and working the industry we noticed a trend that now a days people are tired of the superhero films. It's nice to have them from time to time to escape for a couple of hours, but people are in need of stories that showcases real people with real problems. They want to seek a way to connect to the characters being shown and have a cathartic experience that helps them in their own struggle. Stone in a Still Lake offers just that! A story that takes on a new perspective on the death of a family member and how friendship and their bonds help them get through the tough times.
Approach
Our approach to the film is one of naturalism. We set out to make a movie that gives the feeling of this is something that one can experience at one point or another. We chose to base our look on how we perceive the world on a day to day basis in an intimate approach. Using lights to just enhance what nature already gives us. And Production Design to make the room in which our characters interact feel and look like they are lived in on a day to day basis. Our camera style also reflects a grounded look. Keeping it simple as it services the story and the characters. Below are some examples of some of the films we pulled our look from:
Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
Aftersun (2022)
The Florida Project (2017)
Normal People (2020)
Director Statement
All of us have lost someone or something, whether it was a friend, a family member or a home. We’ve all had to let go and grief. This story is to remind people that despite that hole in your life, you are not alone. That love isn’t gone. The memories of joy and of the feeling that that person gave you still live inside of you… and they have the power to heal you. I went through this experience and I found solace through the relationship that I had built with my friends. My team and I are very insistent on making this film as it is dedicated to a colleague of our's who passed away. They were someone who we enjoyed making films with and expected to go forth into the future still making films, but alas it was not meant to be. But that is why we are making everything possible to make this film a reality as it means so much to as, and hoping that it can mean as much to other people.
When we started writing this story we quickly realized that making a drama was just not the feel that we wanted to go for. During our time of need we sought laughter as that's what our friend would have done for us in that situation. Someone once described them as sunshine walking through the door and I don't think there was a more accurate statement about them. So we felt like we needed to showcase that laughter through our characters.
-Carlos Irazabal Director/Co-Writer
We need YOUR help to turn this film into a reality! In total we are trying to raise $17,000 dollars to bring our story to life and get the opportunity to share it with others.
Here is a breakdown of where all the money donated to this campaign will be going to:
- Location Fees and Permits so we can shoot at a variety of locations. Our protagonists go on a wild goose chase trying to find the right place to bury the pair of wacky socks.
- Crafty and Catering for our hardworking cast and crew. Feeding 15+ people every day for 5 weeks of shooting sure adds up fast.
- Props, Costumes and Set Decorations to help bring our story to life visually.
- Production Insurance so we can shoot certain car scenes on an actual roads.
- Seed & Spark Fees to pay our dues. Yes, even crowdfunding costs money.
- Contingency because you never know what's gonna happen in the future. Unexpected things come up often in film production, which leads to unexpected costs.
Some of these costs will have a HUGE effect on the look and feel of the finished film.
Congrats! You've reached the bottom of our fundraising page. Seeing as you made it this far, we really hope that you will consider supporting our production. Here are three ways you can help make Stone in a Still Lake:
- Contribute to our campaign and join the "No Handlebar Club"! Any amount, small or big, is greatly appreciated. You can check out the details of the rewards on the incentives (on the right for desktop, at the bottom for phone)
- Follow us on social media and share our campaign! Can't contribute? Maybe one of your friends can! Follow our film on Instagram to help get the word out.
We want to thank you for all your support. With your help, we can make this project come true.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Food and Crafty
Costs $4,000
We will be needing to feed our crew for 4 weeks of shooting.
Locations Fee
Costs $4,000
Since this is a roadtrip movie, we have a lot of locations, most of which require a rental cost.
Camera Gear
Costs $1,700
The camera is what captures the movie, without it we have nothing!!!!
Lighting gear
Costs $1,500
We are going to be shooting some scenes at night, without lights our camera wont be able to see!
Production Design
Costs $3,000
We are going to need lots of props and set dressing to make our film look believable.
Transportation
Costs $1,300
We are going to be hauling gear and props around to the different locations.
Makeup
Costs $250
Everyone deserves a little touch up for the camera, don't you think?
Storage
Costs $1,000
We are going to need to store the footage somewhere.
Wardrobe
Costs $250
Our actors need to dress the part.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is composed of working professionals in the film industry. Having worked on various sizes and styles of production. Such as: Feature Films, Short Films, Documentaries, Commercials, and Music Videos. Ranging from all levels of student to professional sets.
Rachel Frank:
Rachel Frank is a Los Angeles based award winning filmmaker who specializes in first ADing. She has first AD’d a wide variety of projects, ranging from music videos to narrative features. The most notable film being the narrative feature, Egghead & Twinkie.
Cecelia Hubbard:
Cecelia is an LA based Cinematographer, Camera Operator, and 1st AC. She has garnered experience as a DP in award winning short films and narrative features such as Sarah Holland's, "Egghead and Twinkie". Throughout her career she has worked with companies such as Universal, Disney, and Lifetime.
Courtney Curtis:
Courtney Curtis is a Los Angeles based AD and producer, with focus in production management. She has worked on a variety of projects, of numerous scales; from music videos to feature films. Her most recent film being the narrative feature AVA.
Blake Nebeker:
Blake Nebeker is an Orlando based filmmaker who works mainly in production management. He has assistant directed many narrative short and feature films. Most recently he produced the feature film Firing Squad opening in theaters this Summer.
Sebastian Marcano-Peréz:
Sebastian is Venezuelan-American, Florida-based, award-winning experimental filmmaker. He is a longtime collaborator of Carlos through their shared venture, The Missing Frame Productions, helping direct/produce/edit multiple short films under the banner. His films have garnered festival recognition, most recently "RETROSPECTION OF A HOME (once upon a time...), which won the CinemaSlam competition at the Miami Film Festival.