You know the town. You know the house. You know the family. You know the story. But do you?
You Think You Know the Story is a short film that explores the “normal” family dynamic. Seemingly normal individuals harness dark secrets that they carry for part of or all of their lives. Sometimes these secrets are uncovered and sometimes the individual takes his/her secret[s] to the grave. This short film is designed to challenge the way individuals judge one another in society. I want this short to catalyze the discussion for the reexamination of the methods by which an individual is judged and valued. Sometimes the most vulnerable individuals find themselves in circumstances that seem grimly hopeless, circumstances brought about by the dark secrets and obsessions of those around them. I want this short to give a voice to those individuals who find themselves stuck in situations that they are unable to circumvent. I want this short film to give a voice to the voiceless.
I have written this screenplay in a wholly unique and unnerving perspective that is designed to constantly challenge the preconceptions of the viewer. The script is 9 pages and translates to between 10 and 15 minutes in length. I have decided to not release an extended synopsis of this short film beyond the tag line as I want the film to be seen without any biased preconceptions from the viewer. In other words, I want this film to catch the viewer completely off guard.
I have finished the Kickstarter page for my short film, and I could really use your help. Any donation, whether it be $1 or $10 or more, helps us get this short film off of the ground. We are currently working to cast the lead roles and hope to begin filming in the fall of 2014. We have high aspirations for this film; I plan on submitting it to Sundance, Cannes, NYFF, SXSW, and the Indianapolis International Film Festival among others. I will include the link to both the Kickstarter and the Facebook. Please Please Please check it out! Thanks so much for your time and consideration.
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Thanks,
Cody
