A distinctly female-driven genre story, THE KNOWING is a short psychological horror film exploring the trauma of infertility and loss, as well as reproductive pressure and choice. It will be atmospheric, cinematic and scary.
A distinctly female-driven genre story, THE KNOWING is a short psychological horror film exploring the trauma of infertility and loss, as well as reproductive pressure and choice. It will be atmospheric, cinematic and scary.
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Mission Statement
THE KNOWING is about the trauma of infertility and loss – complex emotions that for many, go unspoken. By framing this story in allegorical horror, our talented, experienced and diverse team of storytellers aims to normalize dialogue, and help others realize they are never alone.About The Project
HELP US REACH OUR STRETCH GOALS
Thank you for your steady support, for tweeting, posting and sending emails on our behalf and most importantly for believing in this horror film of ours! We are honored, overwhelmed and humbled that you have put your faith in us and that we were able to secure our initial goal in just ten days – we could not have gotten here without you!But the campaign isn't over just yet, we still have more costs to cover when it comes to post and final finishing. For this reason we have created a handful of “stretch goals” that will help us meet funding for other important areas of the project:
Stretch Goal 1: Reaching $25,000 will allow us to:Cover post-production costs such as color correction and sound design of the final cut.
Stretch Goal 2: Reaching $30,000 will allow us to:Work with a composer to record the final score, and help us with film festival submission costs.
Let’s keep the momentum going, and end this campaign with a bang!!!
With so much gratitude,Erin Lovett & Moka Pantages
The struggle to conceive can exact a brutal toll.
THE KNOWING is a psychological horror that follows Lea, a grieving artist, who has escaped the city for a quiet cabin in the woods to process the emotional pain of a recent miscarriage. Her loss is compounded by a long history with IVF, and now she’s left questioning what to do next. As she wrestles with her past, and possible future, a terrifying force pays her a visit – provoking a confrontation and ultimately, a choice.Written and directed by Erin Lovett, this film is a unique exploration of a scary reality that for many, is kept private, and unspoken. Generally, conversations around fertility are focused on getting pregnant, or having a baby, but for those struggling to conceive, there’s more to it. Infertility can silently shape someone’s identity, and impact many facets of life - relationships, time, money, energy, stress and more.
Ultimately, THE KNOWING is about identity, pressure, choice, internalized trauma, and how a woman's relationship with this beast is unlike any other.
THE KNOWING is a film about a woman who is haunted by a monster many know, but rarely speak of - infertility, which today impacts 10 percent of women and 9 percent of men. I too have a story, and understand how lonely, and horrific it can be.
I’ve spent the last decade directing and producing critically-acclaimed documentary film and television, but as a life-long superfan of horror films and novels, I knew this particular story would be powerful framed in horror, and told by a woman like myself.
Our goal with this film is to not only thoughtfully represent this deeply personal experience, but to empower women to share their stories, and build wider acceptance for reproductive choices - whatever they may be.
- Erin Lovett, Writer & Director of THE KNOWING
The film will be packed with creeping psychological dread along the lines of 1963's THE HAUNTING, DON'T LOOK NOW, RELIC, UNDER THE SHADOW, IT FOLLOWS, and THE BABADOOK.
With lensing, composition and color, we’ll build a world around our protagonist that will feel more frightening, oppressive and claustrophobic – all in line with her vulnerability and feelings of isolation and uncertainty.
This film will feel moody, atmospheric, and at times leave your heart pounding. It’ll open with intensity, and from there, slowly build - rationing scares for maximum impact to deliver a tense and emotional ride, culminating in an ending with an unexpected twist.
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The script is written, pre-production is underway, our location is secured, and our talented team is partially assembled. Essentially, the film is already in motion and all we need now is your help. We’re aiming to film for four days in Upstate New York in June 2022, and will begin distribution immediately following picture lock of the film in late summer. We believe our film's high-quality, cinematic style paired with nuanced storytelling, and raw performances will make it a must for film festivals, and we plan to target the big ones as well as the genre darlings.
Thank you so much for considering partnering with us in making this film.
This campaign will fund THE KNOWING’s four-day production in upstate NY this summer. We have a strong vision for this film, and an amazingly talented crew on deck, but in order to bring it to life - we need your help.
Your contribution will help take The Knowing into production, ensure payment to cast and crew, and will put us in a good position for a success festival run. Your contribution will pay for:- Cast and crew
- A safe and smoothly run production
- Gear rentals we don't already have in our kit
- And if there's some money left, post-production
Our ask of $20,000 will cover nearly all the film production costs for the shoot itself.
If we raise $22,000, we’ll be able to handle any unexpected timeline disruptions (potentially COVID related or otherwise). That money will also help cover our festival distribution costs, so we can get the film out into the world and in front of a wider audience.
If we raise $28,000, we’ll be able to handle most of our post-production costs.
When you contribute to our campaign you are supporting a film that:- Increases representation of complex female voices in film
- Offers more inclusion in above the line positions (behind the camera)
- Encourages reflection and empathy surrounding issues related to reproductive and mental health
Other ways to help
Follow our campaign on Seed & Spark. It’s free, and once we hit a certain number of followers we’ll get access to a ton of perks, products and services that could really help us as we finalize the film.
Stay connected and spread the word. Follow and share our social media posts on Instagram and Facebook. Not sure what to say? Feel free to use this:Join us in helping @erincrum and team confront the personal trauma of infertility that so often goes unspoken in the upcoming short horror film #TheKnowing. Show your support @seedandspark www.seedandspark.com/fund/theknowing
Send this campaign out to someone you know. Text, email, anything you can do to get our film out there is a massive help. Join us over at @TheKnowingfilm and let’s do this together.
Finally, one last reminder to FOLLOW us here on SEED & SPARK, and check back for updates!
THANK YOU for your all your support - we are so excited to share this film with you!Incentives
$15
Social Media SCREAM
Every contribution counts! We’ll show our thanks with a shoutout on social media from the team as well as in director Erin Lovett's monthly film newsletter, Needful Things.
$25
You're a STAR
With the beauty of photoshop, we'll make you the star of your favorite horror movie. After your pledge, we'll email you requesting some details along with a photo, and then stay tuned.
Plus, we'll send you a link to screen the film -- after its festival run.
And of course, we'll give you all the social media love.$50
High ART
Thank you so much! Off the bat, you’ll receive a high-res art print taken at the filming location with medium format film by our director Erin Lovett. You can choose one from 4 options. To be delivered via email.
In advance of its festival run, you will be invited to attend an exclusive virtual thank you screening + Q&A Zoom with the filmmakers!
And, in the spirit of leaving the land better than we found it -- we will plant a tree to offset our carbon footprint.+ all previous incentives
$100
Roll the CREDITS
You will be recognized as a contributor and we'll give you a special thanks in our end credits!
Plus, you will receive a special, personalized list of movie recommendations according to your taste - curated just for you by Erin and Moka!+ all previous incentives
$250
Easter EGG
Link up with our producer to plot, plan and execute fun, secret references inconspicuously hidden in the movie.
Want your band's t-shirt on the lead character? Or your personal artwork hanging up in the cabin? Or perhaps your name appears as an author of a book on the shelf? Easter eggs are pretty much a filmmaker's secret love letter to their fans or in this case an inside joke with fellow creators. Come on, it'll be fun!
+ all previous incentives
Sold Out!
$300
Film TALK
Ever wish you could be a guest on a podcast, so you can talk passionately about the film you love the most and/or the next creative project you're working on? Well, here’s your chance. Pick a movie for us to watch, and then we’ll invite you to a recorded Zoom where for one hour we all will discuss, and then share the whole thing with our followers. As long as it's not a porno, we will watch it. Use your power wisely.
+all previous incentives
$600
Cabin FEVER
Come spend three nights on location after we wrap the movie. See if you can sleep through the night…actually you will, it’s a very cozy stay. The cabin can sleep up to six (3BD, 1 BA) and is located in the heart of Upstate NY - just three hours away from NYC.
*Travel expenses not included
**Summer & early Fall stays only
+ previous incentives (excludes easter egg)
Claimed: 1 of 2
$1,000
Associate Producer
You've upped the ante and are really helping us make this happen! Thank you so much! At this level, you'll be invited to visit our set, and your name will be added to our credits as an Associate Producer (on screen and on IMDb).
You'll also receive a custom-printed book including behind the scenes photos and stories, a note from our director, and script.
+ previous incentives (excludes easter egg and cabin stay)
* Travel and accommodations for set visit are not included and all set protocols must be adhered to.
$2,000
Executive Producer
Wow, thank you so much! For your generous pledge you will receive an executive producer credit that will appear both on screen and on IMDB. You'll also be invited to join us on set, and will receive a ticket to our festival premier.
+ previous incentives (excludes easter egg and cabin stay)
*Travel and accomodations for set visit and festival premiere are not included All set safety protocols apply.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
Social Media SCREAM
Every contribution counts! We’ll show our thanks with a shoutout on social media from the team as well as in director Erin Lovett's monthly film newsletter, Needful Things.
$25
You're a STAR
With the beauty of photoshop, we'll make you the star of your favorite horror movie. After your pledge, we'll email you requesting some details along with a photo, and then stay tuned.
Plus, we'll send you a link to screen the film -- after its festival run.
And of course, we'll give you all the social media love.$50
High ART
Thank you so much! Off the bat, you’ll receive a high-res art print taken at the filming location with medium format film by our director Erin Lovett. You can choose one from 4 options. To be delivered via email.
In advance of its festival run, you will be invited to attend an exclusive virtual thank you screening + Q&A Zoom with the filmmakers!
And, in the spirit of leaving the land better than we found it -- we will plant a tree to offset our carbon footprint.+ all previous incentives
$100
Roll the CREDITS
You will be recognized as a contributor and we'll give you a special thanks in our end credits!
Plus, you will receive a special, personalized list of movie recommendations according to your taste - curated just for you by Erin and Moka!+ all previous incentives
$250
Easter EGG
Link up with our producer to plot, plan and execute fun, secret references inconspicuously hidden in the movie.
Want your band's t-shirt on the lead character? Or your personal artwork hanging up in the cabin? Or perhaps your name appears as an author of a book on the shelf? Easter eggs are pretty much a filmmaker's secret love letter to their fans or in this case an inside joke with fellow creators. Come on, it'll be fun!
+ all previous incentives
Sold Out!
$300
Film TALK
Ever wish you could be a guest on a podcast, so you can talk passionately about the film you love the most and/or the next creative project you're working on? Well, here’s your chance. Pick a movie for us to watch, and then we’ll invite you to a recorded Zoom where for one hour we all will discuss, and then share the whole thing with our followers. As long as it's not a porno, we will watch it. Use your power wisely.
+all previous incentives
$600
Cabin FEVER
Come spend three nights on location after we wrap the movie. See if you can sleep through the night…actually you will, it’s a very cozy stay. The cabin can sleep up to six (3BD, 1 BA) and is located in the heart of Upstate NY - just three hours away from NYC.
*Travel expenses not included
**Summer & early Fall stays only
+ previous incentives (excludes easter egg)
Claimed: 1 of 2
$1,000
Associate Producer
You've upped the ante and are really helping us make this happen! Thank you so much! At this level, you'll be invited to visit our set, and your name will be added to our credits as an Associate Producer (on screen and on IMDb).
You'll also receive a custom-printed book including behind the scenes photos and stories, a note from our director, and script.
+ previous incentives (excludes easter egg and cabin stay)
* Travel and accommodations for set visit are not included and all set protocols must be adhered to.
$2,000
Executive Producer
Wow, thank you so much! For your generous pledge you will receive an executive producer credit that will appear both on screen and on IMDB. You'll also be invited to join us on set, and will receive a ticket to our festival premier.
+ previous incentives (excludes easter egg and cabin stay)
*Travel and accomodations for set visit and festival premiere are not included All set safety protocols apply.
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