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Point A

a short film about grief , isolation and companionship

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Point A.

a short film about grief , isolation and companionship

 Long Beach, CA, US
  • $9,558 raised of $9,200 goal
  • 48 donations
  • -1412267 minutes left
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POINT A
a 20-minute hybrid 16mm and digital short film written by Michael Howard, Liam Galaz Howard, and Sean Corfield.


Directed by Liam Galaz Howard and Sean Corfield.


Starring Mo Zarah and Liam Galaz Howard.



Description
Point A is a short film exploring disconnection, friendship, and what brings people outside of themselves.

Two former High school acquaintances, Mason and Alex, set out on a hike under the guise of going out to “re-connect” with nature during lockdown. However, unbeknownst to each other, both men have chosen to go on this trip with things weighing on their minds. They both attempt to show vulnerability but are too withdrawn to make a connection until an unexpected event forces them together.
Liam Galaz Howard



Why Crowdfunding?
We don’t have the means to fund our own work yet. Much less an on-location shoot with 16mm film. We continue to apply for grants and have already won some (thank you Hampshire College ) but are unable to make up the bulk of the funding through those options. 


So we look to you. The people with a love for intimate cinema. The people who have or had dreams of being a working artist. The people who just want to help us take our first steps into this industry. 
Liam Galaz Howard and Mo Zarah

Comparables


We are looking for 9.2k USD in financing for this short film. This number is an estimated budget that accounts for equipment, locations, crew wages, and more.

On-location shooting and 16mm are very expensive and make up a majority of the budget.

Most films similar in scope ask for at least double the budget. However, we believe with our crew’s expertise we can minimize costs.






Rewards

Updates and Thank you in Credits

Donate $5.00 or more

Amount is fully tax-deductible.

Email updates and your name in the credits.

Thank You Voicenote

Donate $10.00 or more

Amount is fully tax-deductible.

Have any of the cast or crew leave you a voice message thanking you, singing a song, or naming all original pokemon. 

We will take all *fairly reasonable requests :)

All previous rewards included.

Mini Poster

Donate $25.00 or more

Amount over $2.00 is tax-deductible.

A mini-poster designed by and featuring the many talented artists on the crew. Frame it, use it as a telescope, put it on your ceiling so we are the first thing you see when you wake up. We are just happy you are supporting us! 

All previous rewards included.

Signed Mini Poster and PDF Copy of Screenplay

Donate $50.00 or more

Amount over $2.00 is tax-deductible.

A copy of the final shooting script will be emailed to you after the film releases. Includes that same beautiful poster but we ruin it with our signatures! 

All previous rewards included.

Screening and Afterparty Ticket

Donate $100.00 or more

Amount over $10.00 is tax-deductible.

Art Theatre Long Beach
Come to our premiere! Come party after! When the film is finished we will get the entire cast and crew together for the first showing in Long Beach. We would love to have you there and for you to celebrate with us afterward. If you are lucky Sean and Liam may even make you a drink.

All previous rewards included.

Screening and After Party VIP Ticket

Donate $250.00 or more

Amount over $20.00 is tax-deductible.

Best seats in the house, best wine at the after-party, and a chance to meet with the cast and crew in a talkback session after the screening. 

All previous rewards included.

Screenplay Book

Donate $500.00 or more

Amount over $35.00 is tax-deductible.

Example
Collect the process. Countless hours have already been spent on this film from storyboards, scripting, and visual development. We want to put all of that work into one place. A coffee table book with exclusive handwritten notes, marked-up scripts, and behind-the-scenes photos. 

All previous rewards included.

Associate Producer Credit

Donate $1,000.00 or more

Amount over $35.00 is tax-deductible.

Ever wanted to be on IMBD, have your name in big letters in the opening credits or say you helped launch someone's career? Here is a chance! Join the team and receive advanced looks at in-process edits.

All previous rewards included.

Executive Producer Credit

Donate $2,500.00 or more

Amount over $35.00 is tax-deductible.

Join the team by taking the top business-side role of the production!
Want to sit in on creative meetings and get monthly calls about the production? Want to join us in attending film festivals?  Want to be a film producer?

Don't have the time to do any of that and just want your name big in the credits? That works too. 

All previous rewards included.