Under the Lights - A Feature Film
Santa Rosa, California | Film Feature
Drama, Teen
Under the Lights is the story of Sam, a boy with epilepsy so desperate to feel like a regular kid, he goes to prom knowing that the lights will make him have a seizure.
Under the Lights - A Feature Film
Santa Rosa, California | Film Feature
Drama, Teen
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Under the Lights is the story of Sam, a boy with epilepsy so desperate to feel like a regular kid, he goes to prom knowing that the lights will make him have a seizure.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
My name is Miles, I am a Writer/Director. I'm turning my lived experience with epilepsy into a story we've never seen, in an effort to make the world a better place. It can only happen with your help! Help us raise our finishing funds.
Who is on Board?
Produced by Independent Spirit Award Nominee Natalie Metzger (Thunder Road, Greener Grass, Werewolves Within) and Vanishing Angle, who's films play and win the top festivals in the world every year.
And we're excited to team up with UCB, who are proud to help us defeat epilepsy stigma with this feature film.
Under the Lights is the recipient of the Tribeca Untold Stories Fan Favorite Award, a top placement in the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, and the Grand Prize Winner of the Screen Craft Film Fund. Watch our winning Tribeca award video HERE
The largest campaign against epilepsy stigma in history.
Epilepsy affects 1 in 26 people. Most are 'closeted' for fear that they'll be unemployable or socially exiled if they speak up - and to be frank, they're often correct to think so. Unemployment is estimated at 50%, and suicide 3-5x the national average. There is no cure for seizures, but empathy is medicine for cruelty. With a feature film based in universal truths, we can create enough public empathy to fix this.
We are raising money to close our budget so that we can make something really, really special. This movie provides a blueprint to the world that proves how disabled filmmakers can make great movies.
The feature is based on our award winning short (below) - which generated a staggering following of fans. This feature film will be an instant classic for millions. It's a family film with universal themes that will resonate with anyone that has ever felt alone, or misunderstood.
The Award Winning Short
Thank you so much for believing in us. Every dollar counts. If you can't help financially a good 'share' goes a very long way. We are so grateful for your belief in the project.
THANK YOU!
Follow along on FB and IG @underthelightsfilm
and www.underthelightsfilm.com
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Picture Cars / Vehicles
Costs $5,000
There are driving scenes in the film critical to the story. Help us out with this specific item if you can.
Locations
Costs $50,000
Can't make a movie without locations. Help us get on set.
Camera Package
Costs $25,000
Camera, lenses, and all the pieces that help get the shot. This one is pretty important. Thanks for helping us with this.
Music
Costs $50,000
Specific songs crucial to the execution of the film require their own line item. Help us tell the story the way it was intended!
Insurance
Costs $25,000
Everybody needs it!
Professional Trailer
Costs $10,000
Let's get the world excited so we can deliver on our promise.
Stunts
Costs $10,000
There are some stunts in the film that are critical to the story. Help us do them safely.
Visual Effects
Costs $25,000
While there's no dinosaurs or explosions, visual effects are important for communicating the story believably. Especially one about lights!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Natalie Metzger is a Spirit Award Nominated Producer famous for indie hits Thunder Road, Greener Grass and Werewolves Within. Her films with our production company, Vanishing Angle, play Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Berlin or Cannes every year.
Miles Levin has been directing films for 10 years and is a highly sought after public speaker on disability awareness. He personally has epilepsy and the film is based in a big way on his real life and the shared experience of others living with the condition.
Spencer Howson is our rockstar Director of Photography as well as an incredible VFX artist, with credits on First Man (Oscar for VFX), the Fast and Furious franchise and countless other blockbusters.
The film is set to feature Nick Offerman, Indie LEGEND Mark Duplass, and be lead by Lake Bell, Pearce Joza and Tanzyn Crawford.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
My name is Miles, I am a Writer/Director. I'm turning my lived experience with epilepsy into a story we've never seen, in an effort to make the world a better place. It can only happen with your help! Help us raise our finishing funds.
Who is on Board?
Produced by Independent Spirit Award Nominee Natalie Metzger (Thunder Road, Greener Grass, Werewolves Within) and Vanishing Angle, who's films play and win the top festivals in the world every year.
And we're excited to team up with UCB, who are proud to help us defeat epilepsy stigma with this feature film.
Under the Lights is the recipient of the Tribeca Untold Stories Fan Favorite Award, a top placement in the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, and the Grand Prize Winner of the Screen Craft Film Fund. Watch our winning Tribeca award video HERE
The largest campaign against epilepsy stigma in history.
Epilepsy affects 1 in 26 people. Most are 'closeted' for fear that they'll be unemployable or socially exiled if they speak up - and to be frank, they're often correct to think so. Unemployment is estimated at 50%, and suicide 3-5x the national average. There is no cure for seizures, but empathy is medicine for cruelty. With a feature film based in universal truths, we can create enough public empathy to fix this.
We are raising money to close our budget so that we can make something really, really special. This movie provides a blueprint to the world that proves how disabled filmmakers can make great movies.
The feature is based on our award winning short (below) - which generated a staggering following of fans. This feature film will be an instant classic for millions. It's a family film with universal themes that will resonate with anyone that has ever felt alone, or misunderstood.
The Award Winning Short
Thank you so much for believing in us. Every dollar counts. If you can't help financially a good 'share' goes a very long way. We are so grateful for your belief in the project.
THANK YOU!
Follow along on FB and IG @underthelightsfilm
and www.underthelightsfilm.com
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Picture Cars / Vehicles
Costs $5,000
There are driving scenes in the film critical to the story. Help us out with this specific item if you can.
Locations
Costs $50,000
Can't make a movie without locations. Help us get on set.
Camera Package
Costs $25,000
Camera, lenses, and all the pieces that help get the shot. This one is pretty important. Thanks for helping us with this.
Music
Costs $50,000
Specific songs crucial to the execution of the film require their own line item. Help us tell the story the way it was intended!
Insurance
Costs $25,000
Everybody needs it!
Professional Trailer
Costs $10,000
Let's get the world excited so we can deliver on our promise.
Stunts
Costs $10,000
There are some stunts in the film that are critical to the story. Help us do them safely.
Visual Effects
Costs $25,000
While there's no dinosaurs or explosions, visual effects are important for communicating the story believably. Especially one about lights!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Natalie Metzger is a Spirit Award Nominated Producer famous for indie hits Thunder Road, Greener Grass and Werewolves Within. Her films with our production company, Vanishing Angle, play Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Berlin or Cannes every year.
Miles Levin has been directing films for 10 years and is a highly sought after public speaker on disability awareness. He personally has epilepsy and the film is based in a big way on his real life and the shared experience of others living with the condition.
Spencer Howson is our rockstar Director of Photography as well as an incredible VFX artist, with credits on First Man (Oscar for VFX), the Fast and Furious franchise and countless other blockbusters.
The film is set to feature Nick Offerman, Indie LEGEND Mark Duplass, and be lead by Lake Bell, Pearce Joza and Tanzyn Crawford.