Abhor (Working Title)
One bad choice. No way back.
Abhor
After a humiliating audition, a struggling actor makes a single impulsive decision that upends his life and everyone around him.
Los Angeles, CA, US
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
ABHOR is an intense, darkly funny, emotionally charged character thriller about the moment a person’s identity collapses and the single impulsive decision that changes everything.
At its heart, the film follows Max, a struggling actor in Los Angeles who is going through a breakup he did not mutually agree upon. What begins as a humiliating audition spirals into a raw, unsettling, and sometimes strangely comedic dive into ambition, insecurity, and the roles we force ourselves to play in life.
This is a story about someone who thinks he’s the hero of his own movie right up until reality crashes through that delusion.
Why We’re Making This Film
We set out to create something rare in independent cinema today:
- A gripping, character-driven thriller grounded in real emotion
- A dark comedy about ego and self-destruction
- A raw, unpolished portrait of Los Angeles through the eyes of someone who feels invisible
- A film that doesn’t follow formula — it follows truth
Most stories about “making it” in LA glamorize the process.
This one shows the emotional cost — the pressure, the insecurity, the breaking point.
The Tone
ABHOR blends:
- Gritty realism
- Tense, claustrophobic suspense
- Dark humor
- Emotional intimacy
- A visual style that feels handmade and human
Think:
BLUE RUIN (2013)
MEETS
THUNDER ROAD (2018)
A world where ordinary people make terrible decisions for painfully relatable reasons.
Where Your Contribution Goes
We’re shooting ABHOR from November 30th to December 8th, completely independently and almost entirely out of pocket. Our total production budget is around $1000 for the bulk of our shoot, and we’re relying on creativity, resourcefulness, and a committed team to make every shot count.
Your contribution doesn’t fund a big production machine — it funds the crucial steps that turn a micro-budget shoot into a finished, professional film:
Professional Sound Mix
A polished mix that brings clarity, presence, tension, and immersion to the final film.
Professional Color Grade
A cinematic look that elevates the gritty, emotional, and atmospheric tone we’re shooting for.
Travel Costs (Final Shoot Days)
To complete Abhor, we need to travel to the remote desert locations that bring the film’s world to life. This covers essential transportation and a hotel for our small cast and crew during the last two days of shooting ensuring we can safely reach the scenes that complete the story.
Festival Submissions
To get the film seen by programmers, audiences, and industry gatekeepers beyond our immediate circle.
We’re making this film with passion, grit, and whatever we have —
but your support is what transforms it from a scrappy DIY production into a fully realized, professional piece of cinema. Your contribution helps us cross the finish line, amplify the work, and give this story the life it deserves on the festival circuit.
Why Your Support Matters
Independent films like this don’t happen without people who believe in bold, original storytelling. If the logline grabbed you, if you love dark comedy character movies, if you want to help launch a team of emerging filmmakers… your support truly makes this film possible.
Rewards
Associate Producer Credit!
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Join the film at a meaningful level. Supporters at this tier will receive an Associate Producer credit on ABHOR, listed in the official end credits and on IMDb. This title acknowledges your role in bringing the project to life and makes you part of the film’s lasting legacy.
No meetings, no responsibilities—just recognition and gratitude for helping make the movie possible.
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Thank You!
Donate $10.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Get your name immortalized on screen! As a token of our gratitude, you’ll receive a special “Thank You” credit at the end of the film. Your support becomes part of ABHOR forever, and you’ll see your name roll with the rest of the team when the credits play.
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Behind-the-Scenes Photographs
Donate $25.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Get an exclusive collection of behind-the-scenes photographs from the making of ABHOR. These include on-set moments, production stills, lighting setups, rehearsals, candid cast + crew shots, and glimpses into the filmmaking process you won’t see anywhere else.
Delivered digitally, this pack puts you right on set with us—no shipping, no waiting.
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Private Online Screening
Donate $50.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Be among the very first to watch ABHOR. Supporters at this tier will receive exclusive early access to a private online screening of the film before its public release. You’ll get a password-protected link, available for a limited time, so you can experience the full story exactly as intended, tense, dark, and unspoiled.
A perfect perk if you want to be part of the film’s inner circle.
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Executive Producer Credit!
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Step into the highest tier of support and become an essential part of ABHOR. At this level, you’ll receive an Executive Producer credit in the official end credits and on IMDb, cementing your role as a major force behind the film.
No responsibilities—just recognition, gratitude, and your name alongside the core creative team. This credit will live with the film forever, marking you as someone who made this dark, ambitious project possible.
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