THE STORY
a fable set in 2000's Detroit
SKHF is a narrative short sci-fi family drama set in Detroit during the historic blackout of 2003. Our story follows a Grandfather tasked with taking care of his Grandson after his daughter is incarcerated. Grandad may be the most dependable person in the household, but he has no idea how to meet his grandson’s emotional needs--starting with telling him the truth of his mother’s disappearance. Grandad’s situation is further complicated when he sees his grandson levitating under a street light succumbing to what he will soon find out is an alien possession.
DIRECTOR's STATEMENT
A PERSONAL CATHARSIS THROUGH A GENRE PRISM
SKHF addresses the themes of grief and loss, employing alien abduction as allegory for the effects of family separation at the hands of the legal system. The story was inspired by the difficult times my family experienced when my sister went to jail. My sister’s sudden disappearance exposed how emotionally unprepared we all were for those closest to us to be snatched away.
It was during this time of immense personal upheaval that I began to think of how my story could be told in a way to connect families experiencing the same pain. I began to process my grief through narrative, crafting a story based on the real emotions I felt, but through a more fantastical prism. By combining my specific story with a more universal storytelling form, I wanted to make something that would be accessible, connecting people and their pain in ways they don’t anticipate from a genre movie. It’s often the most fantastical stories that help us to process our pain, allowing audiences to open themselves up in ways a traditional drama or documentary couldn’t.
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I hope to make something that can move, wow, and connect people. I hope you'll consider coming on this journey with us.
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Sincerely,
eric
writer + director
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Meet the CAST
Meet the CREW
PRODUCTION STATUS
SKHF is in post production, preparing the final cut to be submitted to festivals for 2024. We are currently seeking donations to support our post production crew.
THE PROCESS
COMPS
LOOKBOOK EXCERPT
Storyboards
REHEARSALS
CASTING
rehearsals
We're currently fundraising $5,000, for our post production expenses, check out our kickstarter and if you miss the deadline you can donate through out Film Independent page.
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