r/indiefilmmaking

I'm working on a short film that is essentially a cannibal love story between cannibal and victim (based on a true story in Germany) and love the dreamy look and quality of The Substance. I'm pretty sure the glass used was the Leitz Thalia Primes and I would want to use a Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K (which I can get access to). I'm not sure if I will have time to do an actual lens test but have been looking around before committing. Has anyone used these lenses and are they worth it to get that look of The Substance? I saw this lens test and wondering if there are any others like it?

Leitz Thalia Prime Lens Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_0eQIkdeJA

To everyone in Long Beach (the northern one). Bit of an unusual post but here goes.

I'm a filmmaker from Las Vegas and I just finished a twelve-year journey to complete my indie sci-fi thriller Abductee. Instead of going straight to streaming, I'm taking it on the road myself and showing it in person at independent theaters before it gets released. The Neptune in Long Beach off the coast is my first stop.

I want to be straight with you — I picked this theater before I knew much about the town. I was looking for small, independent venues for this tour and the Neptune came up. When I looked into it I understood why immediately. It's exactly the kind of place this film should play first.

The film is a psychological thriller about a man whose lifelong sleep paralysis convinces him something is coming for him at night, and what it does to his sister when she gets pulled into his world. It's quiet and unsettling rather than loud and explosive. Feels like the right fit for a room like that.

I'll be there in person on Monday May 11th. Doors at 6:30, film at 7:00, and I'll stick around for a Q&A after.

If you're into UFO or paranormal stuff, psychological sci-fi, or just enjoy catching something before the rest of the world does, this might be worth your Monday night.

Trailer is at AbducteeMovie.com if you want to check it out first.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working on an independent student short film and looking for a male lead actor for the project.

The film is a psychological musical drama, and the screenplay is largely male-centric, so the role requires someone who can carry a performance with emotional depth and psychological complexity. (Screen-age = Mid & late 20s)

This is a student project, but the shoot will be conducted professionally. Some industry professionals are supervising different parts of the process, and we’ll be shooting on equipment like the Sony FX3 with Sony G Master lenses.

Looking For:

Someone who:

1)Has some acting experience (theatre, short films, student films, workshops, etc.)

2. Or is genuinely serious and passionate about acting/cinema

3. Can handle an emotionally demanding role

Prior experience is preferred, mainly because this is a performance-heavy script and we need some confidence that the role can be pulled off well. But if you’re passionate and genuinely interested in acting, feel free to reach out as well.

Project Details:

2 workshops before shoot

2 shoot days

Guidance/support will be there throughout the process

Payment:

Being transparent from the beginning — this is a limited-budget independent project, so the compensation is modest (around ₹2,000 for the whole project).

That said, we’re seriously planning to take the film to national and international film festivals, along with post-release marketing/promotion.

Some Previous Works from Members of Our Team:

1. https://youtu.be/QHw1R74OLHo?si=7WWhDACxxo\_nI8Sd

2. https://youtu.be/nfwX4gf4Ajo?si=afo\_z5k6EwUfY7lk

3. https://youtu.be/gSPvxsPIvKs?si=Lpd0xxbyLZ80yqTz

If this sounds interesting to you, feel free to DM or comment with:

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Thanks!

Hey everyone, I recently shot this psychological thriller locally with my crew at Silent Frame Production. We tried to build as much tension and paranoia as possible with limited gear. Let me know what you think of the vibe and the editing!

You can watch the full 5-minute short film here: https://youtu.be/71avFctPd30