The Girl and the Mantis
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror
Ever suspected that your parents might secretly be bloodthirsty insects bent on your consumption? This film is for you.
The Girl and the Mantis
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror
6 Campaigns | New York, United States
Green Light
This campaign raised $6,430 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Ever suspected that your parents might secretly be bloodthirsty insects bent on your consumption? This film is for you.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE GIRL AND THE MANTIS is a body horror about GIRL; a naive 12-year-old being forced to stay at her estranged father’s apartment for the weekend. Determined to survive the night and prove her mother wrong about how “weak” she is, the GIRL keeps her wits about her during a tense dinner and investigates her father’s house after waking to strange noises.
But when the GIRL uncovers horrific secrets about who her father is, she must survive a deadly interaction with him and push herself to be brave against the odds. If she fails, she gets EATEN.
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While $6,758 is the minimum amount we need to bring our film to life, additional funds — a stretch goal — would afford us superior filmmaking capabilities and ensure that The Girl and the Mantis reaches the widest audience possible.
Here is what an expanded budget will achieve:
- Raising $8,000 would go towards further enhancing production design, specifically as it relates to developing the aesthetic cadence of our titular monster's lair
- Raising $10,000 would enable us to invest in more expensive, atmospheric locations that require heavy-duty transport/lodging
- Raising $14,000 would go towards all of the costs mentioned above, as well as allaying any unforeseen expenses
FOLLOW our campaign! Growing followers unlocks access to products, services, and festival fee waivers courtesy of Seed & Spark.
SHARE our campaign via social media or email! Spreading the word with your network will help us build an audience and bring this project to life! Send this campaign out to someone you know. Text, email, or anything you can do to get our film out there is a major help.
"As Gregor Samoa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a giant insect" - Franz Kafka, "The Metamorphosis"
Wishlist
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Camera/G&E
Costs $2,000
Because without equipment rentals, there is no film!
Production Design
Costs $2,100
Because without production design, there is no film!
Locations
Costs $944
Because without locations, there is no film!
Food/Lodging
Costs $600
Because without food, or places to stay, there is no film!
Contingency
Costs $598
Because without a plan "B", there is no film!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
A native of the Bay Area, California, JACK BECKER is a filmmaker attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Jack became a director at a young age, falling in love with cameras and acting, but has since grown to focus on writing and storytelling. Jack has extensive experience working with producers and has previously worked at Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade, assisting them with the production of their indie features. He currently interns at Intrinsic Value Films in the creative development department.
KAI CHANG is a filmmaker based in New York and Los Angeles. Her experience ranges from writing and directing to cinematography and editing.
Her love of Asian cinema and experimental films has inspired her to take unconventional approaches in narrative storytelling.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE GIRL AND THE MANTIS is a body horror about GIRL; a naive 12-year-old being forced to stay at her estranged father’s apartment for the weekend. Determined to survive the night and prove her mother wrong about how “weak” she is, the GIRL keeps her wits about her during a tense dinner and investigates her father’s house after waking to strange noises.
But when the GIRL uncovers horrific secrets about who her father is, she must survive a deadly interaction with him and push herself to be brave against the odds. If she fails, she gets EATEN.
\
While $6,758 is the minimum amount we need to bring our film to life, additional funds — a stretch goal — would afford us superior filmmaking capabilities and ensure that The Girl and the Mantis reaches the widest audience possible.
Here is what an expanded budget will achieve:
- Raising $8,000 would go towards further enhancing production design, specifically as it relates to developing the aesthetic cadence of our titular monster's lair
- Raising $10,000 would enable us to invest in more expensive, atmospheric locations that require heavy-duty transport/lodging
- Raising $14,000 would go towards all of the costs mentioned above, as well as allaying any unforeseen expenses
FOLLOW our campaign! Growing followers unlocks access to products, services, and festival fee waivers courtesy of Seed & Spark.
SHARE our campaign via social media or email! Spreading the word with your network will help us build an audience and bring this project to life! Send this campaign out to someone you know. Text, email, or anything you can do to get our film out there is a major help.
"As Gregor Samoa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a giant insect" - Franz Kafka, "The Metamorphosis"
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera/G&E
Costs $2,000
Because without equipment rentals, there is no film!
Production Design
Costs $2,100
Because without production design, there is no film!
Locations
Costs $944
Because without locations, there is no film!
Food/Lodging
Costs $600
Because without food, or places to stay, there is no film!
Contingency
Costs $598
Because without a plan "B", there is no film!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
A native of the Bay Area, California, JACK BECKER is a filmmaker attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Jack became a director at a young age, falling in love with cameras and acting, but has since grown to focus on writing and storytelling. Jack has extensive experience working with producers and has previously worked at Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade, assisting them with the production of their indie features. He currently interns at Intrinsic Value Films in the creative development department.
KAI CHANG is a filmmaker based in New York and Los Angeles. Her experience ranges from writing and directing to cinematography and editing.
Her love of Asian cinema and experimental films has inspired her to take unconventional approaches in narrative storytelling.