Funding The Purity Project - A Student Short Film

DIRECTORS NOTE: Hi everyone! welcome to our GoFundMe page for our film The Purity Project! I am so excited to film this and get it out into the world. The reason I want to tell this story and bring it to life is because I have always had a fascination with religion and cults. due to this, I wanted to tell a story that I would genuinely enjoy watching—one that explores the relentless pursuit of validation and exposes the unsettling truths of cult life and its consuming grip on those who fall into it. Any help to make this film happen would be extraordinary. This film has exciting things to come. stay tuned!

LOGLINE: A naive young man joins what he believes is a self-help movement only to be drawn into a cult that demands his ultimate loyalty - forcing him to commit the unthinkable in the name of Purity.

SYNOPSIS: In search of belonging, Jake is drawn to The Purity Project—a self-help organization that secretly operates as a cult under the guidance of the manipulative Master Francis. As Jake falls deeper into its teachings, his skepticism fades, replaced by unwavering devotion. But his roommate, Matt, sees through the facade and tries to pull him back to reality, warning him of the cult’s dangerous influence. When Jake confesses his doubts to Master Francis, he is given a chilling directive: to cleanse the world of ‘sinners,’ starting with Matt. As faith overtakes reason, Jake faces a horrifying transformation—one that will test the true cost of purity.

We are seeking funds to help with:

Locations- we need a church as well as an apartment.

Production Design- we would like to make a banner with the logo for the Cult.

Costumes- for the cult members we would like to get robes for them.

Craft services- gotta feed the cast and crew!!

Transportation- we need to transport equipment and drive people to and from the set.

INCENTIVES:

With a donation of $5, you will get a thank you in the credits of our film. Every dollar counts and should be thanked!

With your help of $20, you get a Purity Project themed sticker! A super fun souvenir to remember this awesome film by. All previous tier rewards are given.

With your help of $100, we are able to get so much! To thank you, we will send all of our behind-the-scenes photos. All previous tier rewards are given.

With your help of $200, we will be head over heels! To thank you, we will send you an exciting early cut of the film! All previous tier rewards are given.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration!