Contribute to the short film EVERYTHING GOES DARK

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Hello! My name is Alex Casimir, and I'm the co-writer and director of EVERYTHING GOES DARK. This story is based on my own personal experience of growing up Black at a predominantly white school. With the help of Young and Lucid Media, I'm very proud of the work our team has already done to start bringing this project to life. That being said, we're asking for your support.

This film is fiscally sponsored by Film Independent, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit independent media arts organization. This will allow donations to be tax deductible. Please donate directly to our Film Independent page if you'd like to take advantage of this.

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EVERYTHING GOES DARK

LOGLINE

A Black high schooler prepares for her senior picture day when insecurities and a tense friendship transform her into something abnormal.

SYNOPSIS

An all-star student and fun-loving kid, Simone just wants to fit in, but being the only Black girl at a predominately white school makes things a bit tricky. We meet Simone chatting with her best friend, Emma. It’s the morning of their senior year photo day, and Simone wants her portrait to be perfect. This one photo will be her legacy.

School starts with the senior class photo. As the photographer counts down, one of Simone’s classmates makes an offhand remark about her blackness. Before she can respond, a FLASH catches her by surprise. To everyone else, it’s just a bad picture, but to Simone, it’s a ghoulish creature that starts to plague her thoughts.

WHAT IS 'EVERYTHING GOES DARK'?

Everything Goes Dark is a horror short film that explores body dysmorphia and internalized racism in young people of color, specifically Black women. As our protagonist feels pressure to conform to a white standard, she loses all sense of self. The nagging feeling of “ugliness” and “shame” overcome her. She begins to see herself not as a teenage girl but as a ghoulish monster. As the only Black student in her class, this negative image is amplified in her mind. It’s hard for her to seek help because her white peers don’t quite understand how to help her.

THE MONEY WE RAISE WILL GO TOWARDS

Production design, props, special effects & set-dressing
Wardrobe
Camera and lighting equipment/accessories
Post-production costs, including hiring an editor, VFX, musical scoring, and sound mixing.
Location rentals
Transportation for the equipment, cast and crew
Food services for our cast and crew
Festival submissions

CONTRIBUTION PERKS

Everyone who contributes any amount is greatly appreciated and partly responsible for bringing this film to fruition.

$75 Backers: A social media shout-out and a digital copy of the original poster for Everything Goes Dark.

$250 Backers: Early screener access via a private link to watch Everything Goes Dark before it goes to festivals. Also included: A social media shout-out and a digital copy of the original poster for Everything Goes Dark.

$500 Backers: Special thanks credit at the end of the film. Also included: A social media shout-out, a digital copy of the original poster for Everything Goes Dark and early screener access via a private link to watch Everything Goes Dark before it goes to festivals.

We are a sponsored project of Film Independent, a 501(c)(3) non-profit independent media arts organization. Their mission, like ours, is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision.

If you’re interested in contributing at a higher price point, please donate through our Film Independent Page directly to ensure your tax-deductible donation. Executive Producer or Co-Producer credit is an option. Reach out HERE if you're interested in the perks & community connected to larger donations.

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