A psychiatrist in crisis seeks his salvation in a mysterious mental patient, one ultimately not to be cured… but destroyed. We have completed filming The Coming with an expert team of actors, designers, and crew. The footage looks incredible, but we need your help to turn it into a finished film!
A psychiatrist in crisis seeks his salvation in a mysterious mental patient, one ultimately not to be cured… but destroyed. We have completed filming The Coming with an expert team of actors, designers, and crew. The footage looks incredible, but we need your help to turn it into a finished film!
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Mission Statement
THE COMING is the second feature film by Globe & Gimbal, an artistic partnership between Seth Panitch (Writer/Actor) and Aaron Greer (Director). Our mission is to create compelling, relatable, entertaining stories about the incredible resilience of our interconnectivity, even under great duress.About The Project
THE STORY
Disgraced psychiatrist, Dr. Sam Allyn, lands at a West Virginia hospital that specializes in treating the Jerusalem Syndrome, a controversial condition where patients believe that they are living, breathing figures from the Bible. There he confronts Patient X, whose behavior is so volatile, so mysterious, so infectious that Sam begins to question whether she is really suffering from psychosis or from something far more terrifying– something not to be cured but destroyed. The Coming is a darkly comic thriller that pits good vs. evil, sanity vs. insanity, and has us questioning which one is which.
THE WORLD OF THE COMING
In the tradition of films like Get Out and American Psycho, The Coming is a psychological thriller tinged with comedy as much as it with the macabre. We have seen numerous incarnations of both Demon and Messiah told with the greatest solemnity. What is missing in the telling of this ancient antagonism of light and dark is the sense of humor that ultimately lends it a greater sense of humanity, and therefore, identification, surprise and thrill.
It is our aim to be SUBVERSIVE- to set up expectations using established genre conventions as foils for us to approach the concepts of “Good” and “Evil” from a completely new perspective. The settings and locations that populate the story will be likewise whimsical, haunting, living breathing creatures, possessed as they are, by the spirits of the characters themselves.
The Coming is a horror film, and it’s a dark comedy, but it’s also about US. About how quickly we demonize the other side today; it’s about our inability to see, as Mirabeth says in the film, that We Are One.
OUR VISION
The Coming is the second feature film created by Globe and Gimbal, an ongoing artistic collaboration between Seth Panitch (Writer/Actor) and Aaron Greer (Director). Beginning with Service to Man (2016), our mission has been to create compelling, relatable, entertaining stories about the incredible resilience of our interconnectivity, even under the duress of cultural, spiritual, and social divides. We believe our identities and best versions of ourselves are ultimately revealed through the experience of battling seemingly insurmountable crises alongside (or in conflict with) those of different social, political, or spiritual backgrounds.
The composition of our cast, our design team, and our crew reflects this desire to include all voices and experiences in the crafting of these stories. Ultimately, it is our mission to entertain – through drama, horror, and humor – without “borders.” Our stories, whether they take place in an HBCU Medical School in the turbulent 1960’s, or in a Psychiatric Hospital standing at the very mouth of the Apocalypse, will always speak to the universal need to discover ourselves in the reflection of others.
OUR PLAN & PURPOSE
We’ve been working on The Coming for over two years now. Refining draft after draft of the script, surviving numerous Covid delays, finding a wonderful production partner in ILLHIO films, and assembling an amazing team of actors, crew, and designers to shoot the film in Chicago earlier this summer. We have a mountain of incredible footage, but for this film to truly take shape, we need to take the same care with post-production that we did with the cinematography, locations, lighting, sound recording, casting, production design, and every other aspect of production.
Editing the film, enhancing the color, designing and mixing the sound, and adding special effects- all of this takes substantial funding. We will use the funds raised by this campaign to cover those post-production costs (i.e. to pay an editor, colorist, sound mixer, VFX artist, etc.), as well as to prepare the film for exhibition and distribution. Following the successful model of Service to Man, the exhibition stage for The Coming will begin with screenings of our movie on the film festival circuit, with campaign funds used to pay for festival entry fees, marketing (e.g. poster design), and associated costs.
Typical of independent film, many of the people working on this project have done so at well below their standard rates, in some cases working completely pro bono, out of love and support for this movie. Any funds raised beyond our set campaign goal will go towards renumerating people who have deferred payment, as well as expanding our marketing, film festival, and distribution efforts beyond the 10 festivals we've targeted for screening.
Incentives
$15
Private Vimeo link to film Plus Social Media shoutout
Watch the film first in the privacy of your own home, and join us for a post-screening, invite-only, Zoom Q&A. AND recieve an immediate shoutout on our social media platforms.
* Note: The shoutout will occur within 48-hours of your contribution. The film link will be delivered when the film is completed during the spring of 2023.
$25
Above, PDF of Script and Prompt Book
The Coming script sent to you as a PDF. Read the film before you see the film. Just don't read it alone in the dark.
AND get an insight into the lead actor's mind and open up his prompt book, which contains Seth Panitch's notes about his character's movements, thoughts, and motivations. Download this incentive instantly.
$50
Above, Link to Audition Videos, BTS Pics, and Name in the Credits
Get a glimpse into the casting process with links to the audition videos that scored our talented cast roles in The Coming. ALSO, get a glimpse at the production process, with access to behind-the-scenes (BTS) pictures taken on the set of The Coming. PLUS, have your name immortalized in the final credits as a key contributor to this film's completion.
*Note: Links to audition videos and BTS photos delivered within 48-hours of your contribution.
$100
Above and The Coming T-shirt
Right now, only 3-dozen people on the planet own this stylish t-shirt, you can join their exclusive ranks, wear your support of The Coming on your sleeve (or rather your chest), and make our week with this incentive.
*Note: T-shirts will be delivered within 4-5 weeks of the campaign's conclusion.
Claimed: 25 of 300
$150
Above and Invite to Cast and Crew Screening
With this incentitive you'll be able to screen the movie with THE BEST crew ever.
*Screening will take place in Chicago IL, travel and logging are not included.
Claimed: 11 of 100
$250
Above and Art Department Memorabilia
Own a piece of the movie with one of three props salvaged from the set of The Coming by Production Designer Judy Febles. The pledge is $250, but the incentive is priceless.
Possible props: Dr. Sam Allyn's leatherbound notepad and spy pen; "The Master and Margarita" book cover, created for the film by designer Matt Avery; or the prop syringe and needle used on Mirabeth.
*Note: You will receive one of these three props based on availability. Items will be shipped within 4-5 weeks of the campaign's close.
Sold Out!
$500
Your Cameo - It's Coming
Don't just contribute to the film, be in it, with this special, vocal cameo. Record your voice-- coached by our director-- have it included in a special, spooky sequence in the film, and get your name listed amongst the cast in the credits. PLUS you will receive:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive; AND
- The cast & crew screening incentive.
*Note: adult voice required.
Sold Out!
$1,000
Mirabeth's Straight Jacket AND Associate Producer Credit
Own the straight jacket that was worn by the mysterious Patient X aka Mirabeth Arella (played by Jyreika Guest) on the set of The Coming. Saved from the production just for you as a special, one-of-a-kind keepsake by costume designer Camille King. ALSO, have your name listed in the credits as an Associate Producer on the film. PLUS you will recieve:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive; AND
- The cast & crew screening incentive.
Note: the straight jacket will be shipped within 4-5 weeks of the campaign's close.
Sold Out!
$2,000
Your (Vocal) Close-up and Associate Producer Credit
Do you want to be in the film? Are you ready for your (vocal) close-up? This incentive gets you a featured vocal role in The Coming. Play a role in the film by recording your voice-- coached by the director-- saying a key line in the film. Contribute your vocal talents and add your name to the list of actors in the credits, AS WELL AS get listed as an Associate Producer in the credits. PLUS you will receive:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive; AND
- The cast & crew screening incentive.
*Note: Adult voice required. One incentive available for male-sounding, adult voice; one incentive available for female-sounding, adult voice.
Sold Out!
$5,000
TC All-Access
Get to rub elbows with the cast and crew of The Coming, and share our sucess when we make it onto the festival circut. This contribution gets you an invite to join us at a film festival (complete with filmmaker or all-access festival badge), AND an Associate Producer credit on the film. PLUS you will receive:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive;
- The cast & crew screening incentive; AND
- Our lifelong friendship and undying love.
*Note: travel to the festival location and lodging not included.
Claimed: 1 of 2
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
Private Vimeo link to film Plus Social Media shoutout
Watch the film first in the privacy of your own home, and join us for a post-screening, invite-only, Zoom Q&A. AND recieve an immediate shoutout on our social media platforms.
* Note: The shoutout will occur within 48-hours of your contribution. The film link will be delivered when the film is completed during the spring of 2023.
$25
Above, PDF of Script and Prompt Book
The Coming script sent to you as a PDF. Read the film before you see the film. Just don't read it alone in the dark.
AND get an insight into the lead actor's mind and open up his prompt book, which contains Seth Panitch's notes about his character's movements, thoughts, and motivations. Download this incentive instantly.
$50
Above, Link to Audition Videos, BTS Pics, and Name in the Credits
Get a glimpse into the casting process with links to the audition videos that scored our talented cast roles in The Coming. ALSO, get a glimpse at the production process, with access to behind-the-scenes (BTS) pictures taken on the set of The Coming. PLUS, have your name immortalized in the final credits as a key contributor to this film's completion.
*Note: Links to audition videos and BTS photos delivered within 48-hours of your contribution.
$100
Above and The Coming T-shirt
Right now, only 3-dozen people on the planet own this stylish t-shirt, you can join their exclusive ranks, wear your support of The Coming on your sleeve (or rather your chest), and make our week with this incentive.
*Note: T-shirts will be delivered within 4-5 weeks of the campaign's conclusion.
Claimed: 25 of 300
$150
Above and Invite to Cast and Crew Screening
With this incentitive you'll be able to screen the movie with THE BEST crew ever.
*Screening will take place in Chicago IL, travel and logging are not included.
Claimed: 11 of 100
$250
Above and Art Department Memorabilia
Own a piece of the movie with one of three props salvaged from the set of The Coming by Production Designer Judy Febles. The pledge is $250, but the incentive is priceless.
Possible props: Dr. Sam Allyn's leatherbound notepad and spy pen; "The Master and Margarita" book cover, created for the film by designer Matt Avery; or the prop syringe and needle used on Mirabeth.
*Note: You will receive one of these three props based on availability. Items will be shipped within 4-5 weeks of the campaign's close.
Sold Out!
$500
Your Cameo - It's Coming
Don't just contribute to the film, be in it, with this special, vocal cameo. Record your voice-- coached by our director-- have it included in a special, spooky sequence in the film, and get your name listed amongst the cast in the credits. PLUS you will receive:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive; AND
- The cast & crew screening incentive.
*Note: adult voice required.
Sold Out!
$1,000
Mirabeth's Straight Jacket AND Associate Producer Credit
Own the straight jacket that was worn by the mysterious Patient X aka Mirabeth Arella (played by Jyreika Guest) on the set of The Coming. Saved from the production just for you as a special, one-of-a-kind keepsake by costume designer Camille King. ALSO, have your name listed in the credits as an Associate Producer on the film. PLUS you will recieve:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive; AND
- The cast & crew screening incentive.
Note: the straight jacket will be shipped within 4-5 weeks of the campaign's close.
Sold Out!
$2,000
Your (Vocal) Close-up and Associate Producer Credit
Do you want to be in the film? Are you ready for your (vocal) close-up? This incentive gets you a featured vocal role in The Coming. Play a role in the film by recording your voice-- coached by the director-- saying a key line in the film. Contribute your vocal talents and add your name to the list of actors in the credits, AS WELL AS get listed as an Associate Producer in the credits. PLUS you will receive:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive; AND
- The cast & crew screening incentive.
*Note: Adult voice required. One incentive available for male-sounding, adult voice; one incentive available for female-sounding, adult voice.
Sold Out!
$5,000
TC All-Access
Get to rub elbows with the cast and crew of The Coming, and share our sucess when we make it onto the festival circut. This contribution gets you an invite to join us at a film festival (complete with filmmaker or all-access festival badge), AND an Associate Producer credit on the film. PLUS you will receive:
- The private Vimeo link incentive;
- The PDF script and prompt book incentive;
- The audition video, BTS pics, and credit incentive;
- The T-shirt incentive;
- The cast & crew screening incentive; AND
- Our lifelong friendship and undying love.
*Note: travel to the festival location and lodging not included.
Claimed: 1 of 2
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Current Team
About This Team
THE FILMMAKERS
SETH PANITCH – Writer, Producer and Lead Actor (Sam Allyn)
Seth Panitch is a director, actor, screenwriter, and playwright. In 2008, Seth was invited to be one of the first Americans to direct a play in Cuba since the 1960s. He subsequently directed four stage productions in Cuba. He has also directed Off Broadway at the 59E59 Theatres, the Harold Clurman Theatre, the Samuel Beckett Theatre, and Urban Stages. His produced and published plays include Hell: Paradise Found; Alcestis Ascending; Dammit, Shakespeare!; and What’s Taking Moses So Long? His film work includes the award-winning feature film, Service to Man (2016), which he wrote, co-directed, and performed in as Dr. Feldman. In addition to his stage and screen work, Professor Seth Panitch is the head of the BFA and MFA Acting Programs at the University of Alabama.AARON GREER – Director and Co-Producer
Aaron Greer is an award-winning filmmaker and media producer. He has directed numerous shorts and two independent feature films, Gettin’ Grown (2005) and Service to Man (2016), both of which have screened internationally and are distributed commercially. His work has been featured and won awards in festivals all over the world, including: the American Black Film Festival, the Tribeca Film Festival, the Sidewalk Film Festival, the Heartland Film Festival and the Tallgrass Film Festival. In addition to his production work, Aaron is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s storied Department of Communication Arts.MITCH FOWLER – Director of Photography
Mitch’s production experience spans over 300 feature-length, documentary, and short films, including the Academy Award-nominated documentary Murderball. Some recent projects include the documentary series Labeled, which endeavors to inspire and educate through the sharing of personal and intimate stories of people living with mental illness, Walking With Herb, a feature film starring Edward James Olmos, George Lopez, and Kathleen Quinlan, and The Heart Outright, a romantic drama currently streaming on Amazon Prime. In addition to his production work, Mitch is an Associate Professor at New Mexico State University.RAHIM BRANCH - PRODUCER
As a multifaucted filmmaker and Co-CEO of ILL-HIO Films in Chicago, Rahim is an accomplished and passionate visual storyteller. After graduating from Cleveland State University he further enhanced his education while attending Columbia College of Chicago Film School. Rahim enjoys collaborating with other creative minds to produce exhilarating cinema. Most notable among his work is the comedy “Call Center” and the “The Untold Stories of Mild Sauce”.
DASHAWANA WRIGHT - LINE PRODUCER
CAMILLE KING - COSTUME DESIGNER
JUDY FEBLES - PRODUCTION DESIGNER
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