"The Edge" A Survival Feature Film

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This is The Edge entry for the Filmsupply EditFest—a chaotic, high-tension teaser that captures the heart of the film. Crafted as a moodboard using only footage from Filmsupply.

INTRO

The Edge is a love letter to genre cinema—born from a relentless desire for creative freedom and independence.

The journey began in 2014 with Rhesus, a short film concept about a bloodborne virus decimating civilization. The imagery was there, but the story was still forming. The project stalled, yet the idea never left me.

By 2020, the narrative had matured. But with a real-world pandemic unfolding, continuing with a virus-driven story felt opportunistic. So I waited, still, the film lingered in my mind.

By 2024, I finally sat down to write The Edge with clarity and purpose. The first draft came together quickly; the story had been waiting for the right moment, becoming something richer.

Inspired by filmmakers who built their careers on independent, low-budget genre films, I developed The Edge to thrive within the constraints of small-scale production.

LOGLINE

After tracking down the man who stole his crucial medicine, a hardened survivalist stumbles upon a defiant young girl held captive in a abandoned camp.

Now hunted by marauders, the two are thrust into a violent fight for survival, forging an unexpected bond in a world where trust is a risk.

PITCH

In a post-apocalyptic world, Elias is a reclusive survivor suffering from an unexplained illness. When his camp is raided by two drifters, he puts up a brutal fight and manages to kill one, but the other escapes with his crucial medicine. Desperate, Elias tracks down the remaining assailant, only to find himself reluctantly forming an uneasy alliance. Along the journey, Elias encounters Maya, a teenage girl held captive and battling the same disease. Together, they must navigate a lawless and hostile world to survive.

A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR/WRITER

I’ve worked on over 300 sets in the past 20 years—directing, editing, and grinding through every aspect of filmmaking. It paid the bills, sharpened my craft, and kept the dream alive.

But deep down, I’ve always wanted to tell stories that mattered to me—raw, emotional, cinematic.

The Edge is that story. A film born from obsession. Built with constraints. Fueled by love for genre cinema and a need for creative freedom.

With your help, this film can exist.

WHY WE NEED FUNDING:

Films are really expensive, there are a lot of costs that go into creating one. We aim to bring The Edge, to life through a combination of this campaign, and proceeds from Jōhatsu—my screen-printing side project where I sell hand-printed t-shirts. But despite being a passion project for me, I want to be able to compensate the crew and actors, plus there are unavoidable costs:

It would be impossible to complete without your help.

Thank you for joining the journey.

Frankie

I’ve entered the Filmsupply EditFest—and used it as a way to kill two birds with one stone: compete in the festival and create a teaser for The Edge.

It’s not your typical trailer—think of it more as a visual pulse: chaotic, tense, and fueled by adrenaline.

The challenge? Use only Filmsupply’s stunning stock footage and music from Musicbed.

The result? A raw, visceral glimpse into the tone and intensity of the film.

The goal: spark interest, gain exposure, and attract financing.

And if it wins the EditFest trailer category? Even better. It’d be an incredible launchpad for this project.