Full Moon
by Melanie Alexander
Melanie Alexander
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Full Moon
by Melanie Alexander
Melanie Alexander
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Incense. Candles. A bright, full moon .This short explores suburban women desiring more in their relationships. Amy, gathers her friends, intending to use magic and the power that the full moon brings, and discovers she's unleashed more than any of them bargained for.
Incense. Candles. A bright, full moon .This short explores suburban women desiring more in their relationships. Amy, gathers her friends, intending to use magic and the power that the full moon brings, and discovers she's unleashed more than any of them bargained for.
In Partnership With
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University
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Story
Inclusion Statement
Our film is female-centric. Written, directed and produced, putting young women in many key positions in front of and behind the camera. It is not just a horror film, a genre which often portrays women as objects. This story instead focuses on the nuances and conflict inherent in friendship.About The Project
Overview
This short explores suburban women desiring more in their lives, something extraordinary. They intend to use magic and the special power that the full moon brings to let go of the undesirable and conjure the new and exciting. Through the power of the moon and the power of sisterhood, these women summon something supernatural that is far more than they bargained for.
The Story
Amy, along with her best friends from high school, is now married and living in the suburbs. Looking for more in life, she has become obsessed with new age spirituality and witchcraft. When she organizes a Full Moon Party, one of her friends brings a new person along and Amy might not be able to control her temper.
Characters
Amy (Melanie Alexander)
Amy is an artisan dealer of handmade goods online, a zealous wife and a best friend. She takes her best friend duties very seriously. In fact, for her, nothing has changed since high school. Tamora and Gracie are still the girls she gossips with, the girls she supports, champions and protects. When Gracie brings her new friend to Amy’s party without an invitation it’s more than rude, it’s a threat to the girlhood friendships that are evolving with them into adulthood.
Roma (Marissa Pistone)
Roma is a socially awkward loner. She doesn’t quite know what to do so she floats from job to job and place to place. When she meets Gracie she recognizes a fellow restless spirit and is happy to be included in a new group of friends.
Meet the Directors
Mary and Melanie met while Mary was in film school and have since worked on many shorts together. They share a love of movies and a fondness for old Nintendo games, really good scary movies, and Cheers. With Mary’s technical expertise as a director and editor and Melanie’s background in acting and screenwriting the two have been able to forge a complimenting leadership. Both are passionate about promoting women in film and telling real women’s stories.
What they both consider really good scary movies are character driven, disturbing beyond corporeal harm, visually diving into psyche like The Shining. They are passionate about creating an experience for their viewers with films that leave a metallic taste of fear in the mouth, thoughts chasing them with a sharp smell of popcorn and bodies in a crowded theater long after they’ve gone to bed.
Incentives
$10
Social Media Shout Out
Thank you for joining our campaign! At this level, you'll receive a personalized shout out from our creative coven on social media!
$20
Digital Postcard from Set!
Thank you! At this level we will send you a postcard featuring a magical photo from set. We'll also give you a heartfelt shout out on social media!
Claimed: 5 of 20
$25
Your Feature Presentation!
You’ve supported our film. We want you to be the first to see it! On the date of our public premiere, you'll receive a private link to an online copy of Full Moon that will stay live for a full week. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.$45
Behind the Scenes Digital Download!
Get exclusive access to behind the scenes footage, storyboards, and look book. See how this project comes together in real time! Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.$75
Movie Download! With Director Commentary
Thank you so much! At this level, you'll get a download of the film with spooky commentary from Melanie and Mary. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
$100
Learn Magic: Astrology Lesson
Wow! Thank you so much! At this level, you'll receive an exclusive astrology video lesson from master astrology teacher, Danny Pugh. Many people have heard of Western Astrology, but few are aware of the powerful origin on these philosophies from Ancient Greece, Egypt, and Bablylonia. Learn the basics of this powerful technology and how to begin to make interpretations. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.$150
A Personalized Drawing of You as a Witch!
We are lucky to have some talented artists working on our film. We'll provide you with a drawing of yourself as witch, or a drawing of your favorite character! Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Check out an example of Mary's work here:
Sold Out!
$150
Goddess Level: Spiritual Coaching Session with Master Healer
THANK YOU! At this level, you'll receive an hour phone session from master intuitive healer, bodyworker, and celebrity spiritual coach, Nicole Lunan. Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Sold Out!
$150
Wizard Level: Astrology Reading from Master Astrologer
THANK YOU! At this level, you'll receive an hour phone session with master astrologer, Danny Pugh. Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$175
Witch Level: Psychic Reading from Master Psychic
THANK YOU! At this level, you'll receive an hour phone session from master intuitive reader, Karen Cooper. She's truly amazing. Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.Claimed: 0 of 2
$300
LA Wrap Party Invite!
Celebrate with us in Los Angeles as we begin post-production on Full Moon! (Travel not provided). Includes all previous rewards unless otherwise specified.$750
The Real Full Moon Ceremony: 2 Premiere Tickets!
This reward gets you 2 tickets to the premiere of Full Moon! (Travel/lodging not provided). Come watch the film on the big screen with us! Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,250
Cast an Abundance Spell on the Production!
At this incentive level, you are officially credited as an Associate Producer in the film and on IMDB! Thank you so much for your support! Also includes all previous rewards unless otherwise noted. (And you get a magical set visit too!)
$2,500
You are Queen (or King) of the Witches!
Holy Moly! You have truly impacted the reality of this project in a major way! We humbly offer you an Executive Producer credit both in the film credits and on IMDB, as well as our everlasting appreciation for making our film debut come to fruition! Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified. (We'd welcome the King or Queen of witches to our set with open arms!) -
Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Social Media Shout Out
Thank you for joining our campaign! At this level, you'll receive a personalized shout out from our creative coven on social media!
$20
Digital Postcard from Set!
Thank you! At this level we will send you a postcard featuring a magical photo from set. We'll also give you a heartfelt shout out on social media!
Claimed: 5 of 20
$25
Your Feature Presentation!
You’ve supported our film. We want you to be the first to see it! On the date of our public premiere, you'll receive a private link to an online copy of Full Moon that will stay live for a full week. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.$45
Behind the Scenes Digital Download!
Get exclusive access to behind the scenes footage, storyboards, and look book. See how this project comes together in real time! Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.$75
Movie Download! With Director Commentary
Thank you so much! At this level, you'll get a download of the film with spooky commentary from Melanie and Mary. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
$100
Learn Magic: Astrology Lesson
Wow! Thank you so much! At this level, you'll receive an exclusive astrology video lesson from master astrology teacher, Danny Pugh. Many people have heard of Western Astrology, but few are aware of the powerful origin on these philosophies from Ancient Greece, Egypt, and Bablylonia. Learn the basics of this powerful technology and how to begin to make interpretations. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.$150
A Personalized Drawing of You as a Witch!
We are lucky to have some talented artists working on our film. We'll provide you with a drawing of yourself as witch, or a drawing of your favorite character! Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Check out an example of Mary's work here:
Sold Out!
$150
Goddess Level: Spiritual Coaching Session with Master Healer
THANK YOU! At this level, you'll receive an hour phone session from master intuitive healer, bodyworker, and celebrity spiritual coach, Nicole Lunan. Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Sold Out!
$150
Wizard Level: Astrology Reading from Master Astrologer
THANK YOU! At this level, you'll receive an hour phone session with master astrologer, Danny Pugh. Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$175
Witch Level: Psychic Reading from Master Psychic
THANK YOU! At this level, you'll receive an hour phone session from master intuitive reader, Karen Cooper. She's truly amazing. Higher rewards do not include this level. Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.Claimed: 0 of 2
$300
LA Wrap Party Invite!
Celebrate with us in Los Angeles as we begin post-production on Full Moon! (Travel not provided). Includes all previous rewards unless otherwise specified.$750
The Real Full Moon Ceremony: 2 Premiere Tickets!
This reward gets you 2 tickets to the premiere of Full Moon! (Travel/lodging not provided). Come watch the film on the big screen with us! Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,250
Cast an Abundance Spell on the Production!
At this incentive level, you are officially credited as an Associate Producer in the film and on IMDB! Thank you so much for your support! Also includes all previous rewards unless otherwise noted. (And you get a magical set visit too!)
$2,500
You are Queen (or King) of the Witches!
Holy Moly! You have truly impacted the reality of this project in a major way! We humbly offer you an Executive Producer credit both in the film credits and on IMDB, as well as our everlasting appreciation for making our film debut come to fruition! Previous incentives included unless otherwise specified. (We'd welcome the King or Queen of witches to our set with open arms!) - Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
Our Amazing Team
Here's why we picked these peeps.
Melanie Alexander — Writer, Co-Director, Producer
Melanie has a B.F.A. in Theater Performance from Chapman University where she took her first and only screenwriting class from Jessica Scott, a fearless female in the industry who inspired Melanie to consider screenwriting in addition to acting. Cut to: several years later and Melanie has added a writing addiction to her collection of other artistic endeavors. She most recently put up a production of The Realistic Joneses by Will Eno in a backyard in Pasadena, playing a neurotic and delusional woman whose husband is dying of a terminal illness. In a departure from that tragic comedy, Melanie wrote Full Moon, a dramatic horror, working with a talented repetoire of actors she's worked with many times in the past.
Mary Stark — Co-Director, Producer
Mary has a B.F.A. in directing from The Academy of Art in San Francisco. She currently works in Los Angeles as an editor of movie trailers, a lot like Cameron Diaz in The Holiday but without that huge house. She loves long walks through graveyards and is an aspiring occultist.
Danny Pugh — Producer
BFA Film Production, Chapman University
After building his first website at 11 years old, graduating from Chapman University's film school at 21, and launching his own creative agency by 22, Danny is a certified creative expert. Having worked on countless multimedia projects, his experience includes digital content curation and design for Sony, Samsung, and others. His portfolio includes video production, film marketing, creative direction, parallax websites, interface design, and more. Danny brings to his endeavors both an excellent creative eye and a hunger to tell the best stories across multiple platforms.
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