Apogee
by Megan Gray
Apogee
by Megan Gray
Imagine a world in the not-too-distant future, where people have abandoned the toxic, drought-ravaged surface of the earth and moved upwards. It’s in this world that our story finds a dedicated mother, at the lowest elevation, grappling with an impossible choice.
Imagine a world in the not-too-distant future, where people have abandoned the toxic, drought-ravaged surface of the earth and moved upwards. It’s in this world that our story finds a dedicated mother, at the lowest elevation, grappling with an impossible choice.
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Story
About The Project
Apogee tells the story of a world in the not-too-distant future, where people of means have abandoned the drought-ravaged surface of the earth and moved into cities built on massive pylons that reach into the clouds. In this world, your elevation is the ultimate sign of status, and for those at the lowest level, survival comes at a bitter cost. It’s in this world that our story finds a devoted mother faced with the most difficult decision of her life.
The inspiration for this story came from a long-held fascination with the idea of telling a post-apocalyptic story using only practical locations around Los Angeles. If you know where to look, LA is home to an amazing variety of never-before-seen wonders. There is a hidden city of places forgotten by time, resources and attention. There are stairways that lead to nowhere, roads that end in absolute seclusion, and tunnels only few have dared to explore. There are places where the sheer magnitude of these concrete edifices seems impossible. And there are places the California draught has brought to its knees.
So the germ of my short film was born, and when I wrote the script, I realized there was so much more at the heart of the idea. It became a story about borders, the environment, sacrifice, and motherhood. I realized this needed to be a film told from a woman’s perspective, with a woman’s aesthetic, about a moment in the life of a mother, but set against the most extreme circumstances imaginable.
And that’s the story so far! From here, we need your help. Please take a moment to watch the video above and marvel at our rad incentives, and if you’re feeling in the giving mood, we’d love for you to become part of our journey.
Incentives
$10
Social Media Shout Out
Even a small contribution can help us make Apogee a reality. Lend a hand, and we'll give a shoutout on all of the internets.
$25
Digital Download of the completed film
All of the above, as well as...
Be the first to receive your exclusive digital download of the completed film before we've screened it in theatres or festivals.
$100
Short Film School
All of the above, as well as...
We'll be documenting the process of making Apogee in great detail, and hope to share the results of this behind-the-scenes look with you as a window into how to produce a short film. You'll receive a digital copy of the script as well as links to videos detailing the process of making Apogee; Everything from dealing with unions, locations, and othe preproduction work, through production, post, and onto the monumental task of getting your finished short in film festivals. Contributors to this tier will get a unique and illuminating window into our process which we hope will help you with your own creative ventures in the future.
$200
Special Sacramento Screening
All of the above, as well as...
If you are able to contribute at this level and find yourself in the lucky position of living in the Sacramento area, you'll be invited to a special screening of the completed film. Cocktails, beer, wine and crackers will be on hand as well.
$250
Signed Poster
All of the above, as well as...
Get an 11 x 17" print of our one-sheet, designed by the incomparable Jesse Hallas, and signed by Megan and Clara.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$500
Special Thanks Credit
All of the above, as well as...
We couldn't make this film without your generous support, and our thanks will be memorialized in the end credits.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$1,000
One-of-a-kind prop
All of the above, as well as...
Become the proud owner of "Scara", our adorable and unsettling baby stand-in which will be strapped to Megan's back for much of the film...usually when it's too hot, uncomfortable, or tear-inducing to have Clara playing her part.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$2,000
Executive Producer credit
All of the above (except Scara), as well as...
For this incredibly genorous contribution to our cause, you'll earn yourself a rightful position near the top of our credits.
Claimed: 2 of 5
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Social Media Shout Out
Even a small contribution can help us make Apogee a reality. Lend a hand, and we'll give a shoutout on all of the internets.
$25
Digital Download of the completed film
All of the above, as well as...
Be the first to receive your exclusive digital download of the completed film before we've screened it in theatres or festivals.
$100
Short Film School
All of the above, as well as...
We'll be documenting the process of making Apogee in great detail, and hope to share the results of this behind-the-scenes look with you as a window into how to produce a short film. You'll receive a digital copy of the script as well as links to videos detailing the process of making Apogee; Everything from dealing with unions, locations, and othe preproduction work, through production, post, and onto the monumental task of getting your finished short in film festivals. Contributors to this tier will get a unique and illuminating window into our process which we hope will help you with your own creative ventures in the future.
$200
Special Sacramento Screening
All of the above, as well as...
If you are able to contribute at this level and find yourself in the lucky position of living in the Sacramento area, you'll be invited to a special screening of the completed film. Cocktails, beer, wine and crackers will be on hand as well.
$250
Signed Poster
All of the above, as well as...
Get an 11 x 17" print of our one-sheet, designed by the incomparable Jesse Hallas, and signed by Megan and Clara.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$500
Special Thanks Credit
All of the above, as well as...
We couldn't make this film without your generous support, and our thanks will be memorialized in the end credits.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$1,000
One-of-a-kind prop
All of the above, as well as...
Become the proud owner of "Scara", our adorable and unsettling baby stand-in which will be strapped to Megan's back for much of the film...usually when it's too hot, uncomfortable, or tear-inducing to have Clara playing her part.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$2,000
Executive Producer credit
All of the above (except Scara), as well as...
For this incredibly genorous contribution to our cause, you'll earn yourself a rightful position near the top of our credits.
Claimed: 2 of 5
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Current Team
About This Team
Written and Directed by Megan Gray
Produced by Adam Hauck
Director of Photography Pony Gold
Editor Jamie Forsman
Starring Megan Gray, Jenni Blong, Kevin Avery, and Clara Hauck
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