Valhalla Calls No Names
Orange, California | Film Short
Horror, Fantasy
As Hel reaches for heaven’s door and the throne stands bare, who dares to lead? Set in the rich world of Norse Viking mythology, our project explores themes of empowerment, resilience, and identity. Your support brings alive handcrafted, grand mythological artistry and talent to Valhalla's Gate.
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As Hel reaches for heaven’s door and the throne stands bare, who dares to lead? Set in the rich world of Norse Viking mythology, our project explores themes of empowerment, resilience, and identity. Your support brings alive handcrafted, grand mythological artistry and talent to Valhalla's Gate.
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Mission Statement
The Story
Hjarta was raised to believe she would inherit her father’s place as leader of the clan. But when the mighty chieftain Ivar dies in battle, the clan denies her the throne, passing it to her younger brother Haakon, whose hunger for war overshadows any vision of unity.
When a wounded Valkyrie arrives with news that the Gate of Valhalla itself has been seized by a monstrous force, Hjarta sees her only chance to prove her worth. Forced to fight alongside her brother, she faces not only the horror of the evil creature, The Drengslok, but the weight of her tribe’s doubt.
For Hjarta, this battle isn’t just about survival; it’s about proving that leadership comes not from brute strength but from wisdom and resolve.
Rooted in the rich world of Norse Viking mythology, Valhalla Calls No Names follows a Midgard clan charged with guarding the gate to Valhalla, the sacred afterlife for warriors who die gloriously in battle.
Production Design by Gabrielle Guimarães | Concept Art by Joshua Chan
Though entrusted with one of Odin’s highest tasks, the clan’s survival depends on strong leadership and cooperation with the king, making the choice of chieftain a matter of life or death.
Concept Art by Joey DeGagne
Hjarta: The eldest child of Chieftain Ivar. Resilient and intelligent, though deterred by her tribe’s rejection of her as a leader. She wrestles between vulnerability and determination, driven by a desire to prove herself and ensuring the clan’s survival.
Haakon: Hjarta’s younger brother. Bold, proud, and stubborn, with an insecurity hidden beneath bravado. A natural warrior but an impulsive leader, eager to prove himself.
Ivar: Hjarta and Haakon’s father. A powerful, commanding presence even in decline. His victories on the battlefield secured alliances and respect from neighboring tribes.
The Drengslok: From Helheim, tall and sinewy with necrotic flesh and monstrous horns. It moves with shadowy speed, striking with brutal precision. The Drengslok embodies death without honor.
Our production design centers on two grand, fantastical builds:
A full-scale Viking longhouse interior & and the Gate to Valhalla.
Our cinematography captures the fantastical beauty of Nordic times by emphasizing...
The warmth of the communal longhall and the cold, denseness of the Midgard woods.
Our music and score bring out the richness of the mythos, brought to life our student composer Logyn Okuda
His recent works include Orchestrator/Scoring Assistant on Fantastic Four: First Steps by Marvel Studios, Additional Orchestrations on Butterfly a Prime Video Series, and original work like the song seen below.
'Elegy for a Flower' by Logyn Okuda, performed by Budapest Scoring
In Viking times, your name and your title defined who you were, so let’s meet the key creative team behind this mythical endeavour.
Join us at the Gate of Valhalla by supporting this project.
This film project requires a whole host of considerations to bring it to life, so if you’re interested in supporting this endeavour, you can…
- Pledge your support to this project through contributions/incentives that are listed to the right! We need 80% of our goal to receive the greenlight on this project and collect our funds…
- Check out our wishlist, a way for you to directly know what your money is supporting.
- Spread the word by sharing this campaign and following our Instagram at @valhallacallsthesis.
From the crew of Valhalla Calls No Names, we want to thank you for your time and hopefully anticipate your support.
On behalf of the crew, Valhalla awaits!
Alex Footen - Producer
THANK YOU!
UPDATE: Our main goal has been hit, thank you SO much! We're entering our stretch goals now to really bring us home.
Stretch Goal 1: $11,000
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Set Operations
Costs $1,397
Help maintain the set is well-fed, safe, and logistically sound.
Performance
Costs $1,257
Hire professional actors and stunt coordinators who sell the reality of the script.
Locations
Costs $2,247
Secure a location for us that brings to life the world of Midgard.
Production Design
Costs $4,007
Build the realms from the ground up, uplifting wonderfully talented young artists.
Camera
Costs $2,106
Visualize the film by helping us get the best gear; the camera acts as the gate to the film.
Score
Costs $1,486
Hear the score of the world from our composer brought to life through a live recording.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Our lovely creative heads are complemented by a crew of over 80+ students and professionals!
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hjarta was raised to believe she would inherit her father’s place as leader of the clan. But when the mighty chieftain Ivar dies in battle, the clan denies her the throne, passing it to her younger brother Haakon, whose hunger for war overshadows any vision of unity.
When a wounded Valkyrie arrives with news that the Gate of Valhalla itself has been seized by a monstrous force, Hjarta sees her only chance to prove her worth. Forced to fight alongside her brother, she faces not only the horror of the evil creature, The Drengslok, but the weight of her tribe’s doubt.
For Hjarta, this battle isn’t just about survival; it’s about proving that leadership comes not from brute strength but from wisdom and resolve.
Rooted in the rich world of Norse Viking mythology, Valhalla Calls No Names follows a Midgard clan charged with guarding the gate to Valhalla, the sacred afterlife for warriors who die gloriously in battle.
Production Design by Gabrielle Guimarães | Concept Art by Joshua Chan
Though entrusted with one of Odin’s highest tasks, the clan’s survival depends on strong leadership and cooperation with the king, making the choice of chieftain a matter of life or death.
Concept Art by Joey DeGagne
Hjarta: The eldest child of Chieftain Ivar. Resilient and intelligent, though deterred by her tribe’s rejection of her as a leader. She wrestles between vulnerability and determination, driven by a desire to prove herself and ensuring the clan’s survival.
Haakon: Hjarta’s younger brother. Bold, proud, and stubborn, with an insecurity hidden beneath bravado. A natural warrior but an impulsive leader, eager to prove himself.
Ivar: Hjarta and Haakon’s father. A powerful, commanding presence even in decline. His victories on the battlefield secured alliances and respect from neighboring tribes.
The Drengslok: From Helheim, tall and sinewy with necrotic flesh and monstrous horns. It moves with shadowy speed, striking with brutal precision. The Drengslok embodies death without honor.
Our production design centers on two grand, fantastical builds:
A full-scale Viking longhouse interior & and the Gate to Valhalla.
Our cinematography captures the fantastical beauty of Nordic times by emphasizing...
The warmth of the communal longhall and the cold, denseness of the Midgard woods.
Our music and score bring out the richness of the mythos, brought to life our student composer Logyn Okuda
His recent works include Orchestrator/Scoring Assistant on Fantastic Four: First Steps by Marvel Studios, Additional Orchestrations on Butterfly a Prime Video Series, and original work like the song seen below.
'Elegy for a Flower' by Logyn Okuda, performed by Budapest Scoring
In Viking times, your name and your title defined who you were, so let’s meet the key creative team behind this mythical endeavour.
Join us at the Gate of Valhalla by supporting this project.
This film project requires a whole host of considerations to bring it to life, so if you’re interested in supporting this endeavour, you can…
- Pledge your support to this project through contributions/incentives that are listed to the right! We need 80% of our goal to receive the greenlight on this project and collect our funds…
- Check out our wishlist, a way for you to directly know what your money is supporting.
- Spread the word by sharing this campaign and following our Instagram at @valhallacallsthesis.
From the crew of Valhalla Calls No Names, we want to thank you for your time and hopefully anticipate your support.
On behalf of the crew, Valhalla awaits!
Alex Footen - Producer
THANK YOU!
UPDATE: Our main goal has been hit, thank you SO much! We're entering our stretch goals now to really bring us home.
Stretch Goal 1: $11,000
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Set Operations
Costs $1,397
Help maintain the set is well-fed, safe, and logistically sound.
Performance
Costs $1,257
Hire professional actors and stunt coordinators who sell the reality of the script.
Locations
Costs $2,247
Secure a location for us that brings to life the world of Midgard.
Production Design
Costs $4,007
Build the realms from the ground up, uplifting wonderfully talented young artists.
Camera
Costs $2,106
Visualize the film by helping us get the best gear; the camera acts as the gate to the film.
Score
Costs $1,486
Hear the score of the world from our composer brought to life through a live recording.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our lovely creative heads are complemented by a crew of over 80+ students and professionals!