Funding for Cockroach Independent Horror Short Film

Hi, everyone!

My name is Hayden, and along with my producing partners Paolo and Dan, we are excited to announce our second horror short film collaboration, Cockroach.

Cockroach delves into the intense and fragile dynamics of a young couple raising their newborn. The horror emerges from the unforeseen circumstances that can fracture communication and spiral into a desperate, paranoid state where trust is completely eroded. We were drawn to exploring this relationship dynamic in the context of something as pure and hopeful as raising a child, and what we uncovered was both subjectively horrific and deeply cautionary.

Our previous film, Bloodshed, has screened at almost 100 film festivals worldwide, premiered at Fantasia and received critical acclaim within the indie horror space. Building on that success, we’re eager to take our storytelling to new heights with Cockroach.

We are professional filmmakers with over 20 years of collective experience in the film industry, and this project is truly a labor of love. We’ve assembled a talented and passionate crew, ready to bring Cockroach to life. However, as many of you know, raising funds for short films can be challenging, and this is where we need your support.

Our total budget for Cockroach is $25,000. To demonstrate our commitment to this project, we are personally investing $10,000 of our own funds. Your contributions will help us bridge the gap, covering essential costs like production design, equipment, locations, and post-production, ensuring we deliver a polished, spine-tingling horror experience.

We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in independent storytelling. Together, we can bring Cockroach to screens near you and continue making impactful, genre-defining films.

Thank you so much for your support!

With gratitude,

The Roach Team