Twice As Shy

Los Angeles, California | Film Short

Horror, LGBTQ

Traycee King

2 Campaigns | California, United States

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Two best friends spend a full moon together as one of them turns into a werewolf. When their heated argument over their previous romantic encounter reaches its peak, they realize the protective cage isn't secure as the transformation begins...

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Mission Statement

I want this story to show viewers that while queer relationships are beautiful and unique, heartbreak is universal. Also, when you keep your feelings to yourself, you could hurt yourself and those you love. If I scare one or two of you, that’s always a plus. -Anjelica Hymel

The Story

Synopsis

Rick supports his lifelong friend, Jack, during his first full moon as a werewolf. They are equipped with breathing exercises and a cage made of silver so that Jack can transform without hurting his friend. As the stress of the upcoming transformation arises and Jack lets his anger out on Rick, Rick lets out his own frustration on Jack about feeling rejected after they slept together two months prior. As their argument reaches its peak, Jack painfully transforms and Rick realizes he forgot to lock the cage. 



...Horror has historically been the most groundbreaking and often representative genre, though more representation is always needed. In a time where discrimination no longer hides in the shadows but rears its ugly head in plain sight, I feel that it is more important than ever to show that while the queer community is beautiful and unique, queer relationships have much of the same problems and pitfalls of other relationships. Heartbreak is a universal language.



In this story, werewolfism is a metaphor for anxiety, as well as the consequences for bottling up your feelings until it’s too much to bear. Supernatural metaphors are often effective in reaching audiences that would otherwise be uncomfortable discussing mental health. I hope for this story to bring more acceptance for queer relationships and more compassion to those struggling with their inner demons. If I’m able to scare an audience member or two, that’s always a plus. -Anjelica Hymel


Note: this is film is not associated with the AMPTP.

As soon as we raise the money, we plan to film in November and hopefully on the UCLA campus! Everything raised will go towards location costs, craft services, rental fees, and other production costs! Please see our wishlist for everything we need!


Wishlist

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Travel Pay

Costs $650

In order to take care of our cast and crew, we have to make sure they make it to set! Safety first!

Production Design & Location

Costs $2,000

We'd like to rent a location to film comfortably in for four days without interruption or disruption!

Catering

Costs $600

Craft Services and meal breaks will be provided to ensure our monsters don't get too fatigued!

Makeup

Costs $1,200

We have a werewolf. I repeat, we have a werewolf.

Costume

Costs $100

The director has a specific look in mind for our up-and-coming stars!

Equipment Insurance

Costs $200

No matter what happens, the equipment must stay safe!

Sound & Grip

Costs $3,000

If we are to deliver the most effective story possible, sound and lighting need to be at its peak.

Incidentals

Costs $450

No matter how solid, plans always go awry. This will help in case we missed anything. OR, film festival fees!

Actor Pay

Costs $800

We solemnly swear to take care of our beasties!

Cash Pledge

Costs $0

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