IT CREEPS.

IT CONSUMES.

The Blob reimagines the 1958 sci-fi classic as a quiet, surrealist character study exploring the silent, sticky burden of mental illness in everyday life.

Claire, a talented yet emotionally exhausted seamstress, begins to notice a strange, dark blob growing on her skin after a moment of dissociation. As she continues to juggle her responsibilities at her family’s fabric shop, her relationships and mental health both deteriorate. The blob spreads, creeping across her body, threatening to overwhelm her entirely. Isolated and suffocating under the weight of her internal struggles, Claire eventually confronts the creature—learning to live with, rather than deny, the heavy reality of her depression.

Out of all the stories I could have chosen for my thesis, this is the one I kept coming back to because it is the one I have lived with the longest. The Blob began as a surreal take on the 1958 science fiction creature feature, but quickly became something much more personal. It represents the weight of depression, the silence around it, and how it can creep into daily life without anyone noticing. It is about emotional baggage that slowly takes over when you are too tired to fight.

What drew me to this project was not just the subject matter but also the tone. I was interested in expressing something heavy through grounded surrealism. I have always been drawn to blending genres, especially dark comedy and psychological horror, to explore emotional truths that are hard to name. With The Blob, I wanted to give shape to the invisible weight we carry. As a woman, a caregiver, and a creative, I know what it is like to move through the world while quietly unraveling inside.

After more than ten years in the film industry helping others tell their stories, this is my chance to tell one that is fully mine. My team and I are creating a visual world that mirrors the feeling of emotional pressure just before it spills over. The fabric shop, the strange growth, the contrast between stillness and chaos—they all work together to make the internal visible.

This is not just a strange little monster film. It is an act of reclamation. A project built with care, humor, and honesty. If audiences walk away with anything, I hope it is a sense of recognition. That feeling of being seen, especially if they have ever been overwhelmed by something they could not explain. Depression is not always dramatic. Sometimes it looks like washing dishes or pouring champagne while quietly falling apart.

We need more stories that tell the truth about what it feels like to live with emotional darkness. Healing does not always mean getting rid of the pain. Sometimes it just means recognizing it—and learning how to live beside it.

It's no secret that as women, we are expected to carry a lot — juggling careers, family, societal expectations, and the pressure to always “hold it together.” But while we're busy trying to make it all look easy, many of us are silently battling depression. It’s not just about feeling sad; it’s about moving through the day weighed down by something invisible, something that sucks all the joy and human connection out of life. Talking about mental health, especially depression, matters because it’s real, it’s happening now, and too many women are facing it alone.

According to the Wold Health Organization, Depression is 1.5 times more common in women. In the U.S., 16% of women are affected. To add a little perspective, this means depression affects more women than diabetes (11%), asthma (10%), or heart disease (7%), and is nearly as common as the lifetime risk of breast cancer (12.9%) —but it often gets less visibility, despite its impact on daily functioning, relationships, and quality of life.

This film is an attempt to honestly and unashamedly look at depression. Not with judgement or with any offer of a one-pill-cures-all solution. But with compassion and acceptance. And a little wink of horror.

CLAIRE - The Main Gal

A once-vibrant dressmaker now buried beneath emotional exhaustion, Claire is outwardly composed but internally unraveling. Her depression manifests as a strange, creeping blob on her body—a surreal symptom of everything she’s refused to acknowledge. As her world quietly crumbles, Claire must find a way to face the thing consuming her from the inside out.

SARAH - The Sister

Claire’s pragmatic and driven sister, Sarah is committed to keeping their late mother’s fabric shop alive. She sees Claire slipping but struggles to understand the emotional depth behind it. Focused on order and legacy, Sarah’s inability to fully empathize creates a tension that reflects the gap between surface concern and real support.

ALEX - The Boyfriend

Well-meaning but emotionally unavailable, Alex represents the kind of partner who offers comfort without understanding. He misses the version of Claire that was “easy,” and doesn’t know how to hold space for the one that’s struggling. His presence highlights how isolating depression can be—even in intimate relationships.

ERIKA - The Bride

Erika is a soft-spoken young woman navigating the uncertainty of a major life milestone. Her vulnerability mirrors Claire’s buried anxieties, and her need for reassurance draws out Claire’s caretaker instinct—even as Claire’s own inner world begins to collapse.

NEIGHBOR WOMAN - The Reminder

A quiet but poignant figure, the Neighbor Woman appears only briefly—revealing her own hidden blob and reminding Claire that she’s not alone. Her presence offers a subtle but powerful moment of solidarity, suggesting that survival doesn’t always mean healing—it means learning to live with the weight.

The Blob explores the quiet unraveling of a woman struggling with depression. Visually, I want the film to feel soft, muted, and composed—reflecting Claire’s curated world and the emotional restraint she’s built around herself. The camera isn’t there to explain—it’s there to observe. Stillness, isolation, and minimalism will drive the look.

MOOD BOARD

Locations & Sets

THE BLOB

Thick, black/purple, glossy texture—resembling tar or spoiled jelly.

A direct reference to The Blob (1958 & 1988), Possession (1981), the alien goo in Annihilation.

How am I going to do this?

I’m in contact with the monster make-up crew from the series “Vampire Diaries” and “Legacies” to come up with a plan. It’ll most likely be made with silicone and balloons. Or just a bunch of dyed jello.

With your help, this Seed & Spark campaign will cover over 50% of our total budget!

Making a short film is expensive, especially when there's a BLOB involved. With the funding raised, The Blob will be able to go into production in October, 2025! Yep, that's in 6 WEEKS.

Your Support Will Help Us Pay For:

Cast & Crew Stipends - $2,500

Equipment Rental - $2,000

Production Design/SFX - $1,500

Locations & Permits - $1,000

Food & Craft Services - $1,000

Post-Production (Editing, Sound, Color) -$1,500

Festival Submissions & Marketing - $500 Total -

$10,000

Our Seed&Spark crowdfunding campaign will make up for 50% of our budget. The rest will be raised through fundraisers, personal savings, and grants!

LET'S GO TEAM!

We’re a team of women filmmakers who have spent years honing our craft on professional productions right here in Atlanta, and now we’re ready to step into the spotlight with stories of our own. After supporting countless projects from behind the scenes, we’re bringing that experience, grit, and passion together to make The Blob.

Seed & Spark requires us to raise at least 80% of our funding goal or we won't get to keep a single penny!

With YOUR support we'll reach our goal!!

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