Help us make a film about God’s Waiting Room

Logline:

A man finds himself in an unforeseen middle space between life and afterlife, God’s waiting room. Can he defend his life decisions and make it to whatever comes next?

Synopsis:

When Charlie wakes up in a strange room, across the table from a strange man, he’s told he’s in a waiting room for heaven or hell. When the man reveals himself to be God, it’s up to Charlie to convince him that his life was good and he is worthy of heaven. As his case for redemption proceeds, the hidden truths begin to unravel, and it becomes clear the situation isn’t as simple as we thought. Waiting Room asks the audience: Do we know as much as we believe?

Why We Believe in this Film:

We believe the best films are the ones that make you think and double-take, movies that you can’t get out of your head. Stories that are so infectious that they inspire further creation and discussion. The original concept for Waiting Room came from Finn’s experience working on the set of such films, and we believe Waiting Room can be that for others.

Waiting Room deals with specifics. Specific questions: what happens after we die? Who decides whether something is good or bad? It’s a film that questions the moral ambiguity of modern life.

Waiting Room is a story that captivates the imagination, and with your help, we can bring this film to life.

Meet The Key Crew:

Writer & Director ~ Findlay Murdoch:

Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Seattle, Finn draws from many experiences and identities in his writing. He grew up fascinated with writing and performance art, and now he makes music and shoots films, chasing all forms of creative expression. He resides in Orange, California, studying Screenwriting at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Finn is most inspired by the human heart at the core of every film and wants to explore and tell stories that make you think, feel and learn.

Producer ~ Remy Wood

Remy Wood is a producer based in Los Angeles, California. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Long Road Productions, where he produces all of their work while also working on other independent projects. Remy loves writing as well and is constantly seeking new stories to tell. He was born in Canberra, Australia, but has since lived in Washington D.C, New York, and Los Angeles, where he currently lives while attending Chapman University.

Director of Photography ~ Ed Ko

Ed Ko is a multi-faceted filmmaker finishing his Film Production degree at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Orange, California. Specializing in Cinematography, Ed constantly experiments with different art forms and captures beautiful visual images through various digital and analog photographic mediums. Ed takes inspiration from raw emotions and honest people and strives to shoot films that uncover the sides of life that are often overlooked.

1st AD ~ Max Rogoff

Max Rogoff attends Dodge College as a Film Production major with an emphasis on Directing. In addition to Directing, His films include 8 Nights of Christmas, Empty Nesters, and his upcoming film, A Man Walks Into A Bar. Max often works on the production side, including 1st and 2nd ADing and Producing. He’s super excited to work with this fantastic team of artists on this project.

UPM ~ Terese Chiara

Terese Chiara is a junior at Chapman University’s Dodge College of film and media arts pursuing her degree in creative producing. Having lived and studied in the artistically rich cities of San Francisco and Brooklyn, she’s grown a passion for helping filmmakers tell impactful, emotionally driven stories by seamlessly bridging the creative and logistical sides of production. Terese primarily works on student and independent films in producing and assistant directing roles.

Budget Breakdown:

What You Get for Donating:

$25

You will receive access to the BTS video from the set of the shoot.

$50

We will thank you in the credits.

$100

You will receive a paper copy of the screenplay, signed by the key cast and crew.

$500

You will be credited as an "Associate Producer."

Any and all donations are appreciated!

Thank you for your interest in Waiting Room; we can't wait to share it with you.