The Sundaes short film

The Sundaes needs you!

We are creating a short, coming-of-age film about four young adults who form a band and compete in their towns end of summer big gig, all whilst forming friendships, finding love and just about everything in between. However, we can't create this heart warming story without you. Your donations will allow us to create something that could kickstart our careers as filmmakers. Any donations, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and go towards the production costs of making our short film. This is our final project as Undergrad University students, and we want to make it bigger and better than ever, your generous donations will allow us to make this happen.

Meet the Crew behind the Sundaes;

Director: Karly Runge

Karly Runge is a student filmmaker from Colorado, USA. She moved to York to study at York St John and is passionate about pursuing a career in film and television after graduating in November. She has experience directing short films, as well as an internship in social media content creation and a mentorship with professionals who have worked on series such as Lord of the Rings, James Bond, and much more. She hopes to use The Sundaes to build her brand and a Director and get her name out to the wider industry.

Producer: Harry Garstin

With an unconventional love for organisation, paperwork and planning, Harry has worked as a producer on several projects thus far. Learning more about the industry and role during his studies, the blend of project management and media creation seemed tailor-made for himself. He is looking forward to help deliver a great piece of work with this talented crew to finish their studies with.

Assistant Director: Zoë Sonderskov

Zoë Sonderskov is an aspiring filmmaker who has worked as an Assistant Director on a number of projects in her university career, learning the ropes of what it takes to become a successful director and production manager on film sets. She hopes to use the skills she has accumulated over her time at University and create a short film that highlights this hard work whilst warming audiences hearts.

Cinematographer: Will Turnbull

Will Turnbull is a student filmmaker from a small town near York, studying at York St John University. With a passion for the visuals of films, he specialised in Cinematography throughout his time at University, working as the Cinematographer on multiple student films. He hopes The Sundaes can be a culmination of all the hard work from the past 3 years and turn into something he can be proud of.

Sound Design: George Thompson

George Thompson is a filmmaker and creative based in York, South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire who loves all parts of the filmmaking process. At university, George has tried his hand at all roles and will work as the sound operator and recordist for the Sundaes, a role which he hopes will be a good challenge and showcase of his skills that he has picked up in university.

Production Designer: Amy Foster

Amy Foster is a film and television production student from Newcastle. She has been studying at York St John University for the past three years and has enjoyed exploring the design elements of film production throughout. She is the production designer for ‘The Sundaes’ and is very passionate about creating a visually beautiful film and bringing the world of ‘The Sundaes’ to life for the audience.

Editor: Nathan Dukes

Nathan Dukes is a student filmmaker from a small village near Scarborough, studying at York St John University. With a passion for manipulating image and storytelling, he is developing and refining skills in Post Production and VFX throughout his time at University, working as the Editor on numerous student projects whilst maintaining a clientele on a freelance basis alongside his studies. He hopes The Sundaes can be an opportunity to showcase the techniques he has learned throughout his past 3 years at university, and to create a project he is passionate about and can be used to establish himself post-study.

A big thank you to you all,

The Sundaes