Low Power Mode

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if there were a miniature community of workers living inside your phone? Low Power Mode is a romantic comedy short film that explores their lives. We follow Henry a cameraman with an unattainable crush on Glimmer, the sparkly new musician. As the phone battery powers down and chaos unfolds, Henry decides to tell Glimmer how he really feels.

£5,482.00
raised of £6,800.00 goal
Funded
72 Backers
Genre
Comedy
Scope
Short
Seeking funding for
Production
Campaign type
Flexible Funding
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    Low Power Mode

    Genre
    Comedy
    Seeking funding for
    Production
    Scope
    Short
    Campaign type
    Flexible Funding
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    Welcome to our campaign and the world of Low Power Mode! Before you dive into our campaign page, here's what we want you to know about us:

    Our main goal with this project is to push the boundaries of what's attainable by young filmmakers. We are using innovative technology to build a world that opens up endless possibilities.The film industry is extremely fast paced and we want to run alongside these changes. By joining us in this project, you can also become a part of this change by giving us the ability to prove that innovation is accessible to young filmmakers like us. 

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    Delving into the mechanics of a mobile phone, there exists an often- overlooked miniature ecosystem of departments working to power each function: the music application is powered by musicians performing live, notification vibrations are the result of a group of old ladies shaking dumbbells in an 80s-themed workout class and the all-important camera feature is made up of a real camera crew. In ‘Low Power Mode’, we follow the story of an introverted cameraman, Henry, who is harboring a debilitating crush on unattainable musician: Glimmer, however, he seems unable to muster up the courage to actually ask her out. When the phone switches to ’Low Power Mode’, panic sets in across the departments at the prospect of an oncoming apocalypse; with their consciousness being rebooted each time the phone completely loses power, they have no understanding of what lies on “the other side”. As a warning siren blares, middle aged men in lycra peddle desperately on stationary bikes in order to keep the phone functioning as we see a fast-paced montage of the departments panicking while operating at reduced capacity. Caught in this near-apocalyptic fever, with nothing to lose, Henry is incited to finally approach Glimmer and tell her how he feels

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    We're utilizing hybrid virtual production model that is both budget friendly and effective. We'll use a green screen stage to track the camera live and use Unreal Engine to create a captivating world inside the phone. Here's some visual references to help you immerse yourself in our world.

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    I'm a half Dutch half German film director from Belgium with a background in economics, currently pursuing a directing masters at Met Film School London. Together with Victor Moroianu, we've created documentaries and short films aired on Dutch and Belgian TV and screened at film festivals. Our latest project aims to offer an escape from reality—a shared, enjoyable, and memorable experience. When your phone enters low power mode, imagine reflecting on the little people inside it, adding a touch of wonder to your day. Through compelling storytelling and thought-provoking themes, we aim to create a deeply resonant film that leaves a lasting impression. Join us on this captivating journey as we bring this heartfelt story to life.

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    I'm a Brazilian film producer, currently pursuing a master's degree in producing at Met Film School London. I hold a bachelor's degree in fine arts in filmmaking from the School of Visual Arts in New York, where I graduated with honors. Throughout my career, I have actively engaged in the industry, submitting multiple short films to film festivals and working within esteemed companies like PBS and Cosmo Cine.

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    I am a Romanian cinematographer currently doing a masters in documentary filmmaking in Berlin. During my bachelor’s in economics I worked on a number of commercials, documentaries, and short films together with Christopher Jorna, which have been aired on both Belgian and Dutch television. Additionally, I was the director of photography of the award winning short film “Los Sueños de los Muertos”.

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    We need your help to make this world come to life! Here's a break down of what your contribution will be going towards.

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    If you can't contribute financially, don't worry! You can still help us by sharing our campaign to your friends and family and on your social media. If you're interested in helping in other ways, please reach out to us. We would love to chat about different ways you can contribute :)

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    £5,482.00
    raised of £6,800.00 goal
    Funded
    72 Backers
    Thank You Credit

    This is a chance to see your name on the big screen! As our film ends and our battery powers down, watch as your name scrolls through our credits scene.

    £10.00
    Behind The Scenes Special

    Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? This is your chance to get an exclusive behind the scenes bundle with pictures and videos of how we made movie magic happen.

    *All previous rewards included :)

    £15.00
    Custom Ai Artwork

    Immerse yourself in the Low Power Mode universe! Send us a picture of yourself and the phone department you would like to work in and we will create Ai art made just for you.

    Here's a list of departments you can choose from:

    Music Department
    Camera Department
    Yoga "Vibration" Studio
    Face ID Security
    Low Power Mode Bike Station.

    We will get in touch to work out the details.

    *All previous rewards included :)

    (23 remaining out of 30)
    £25.00
    Your Own Easter Egg

    Are you the type to hunt for easter eggs on all your favorite films? This is your chance to create your own easter egg on the background of our film! For example, name one of the departments or add a special item on the background. The possibilities are endless!

    We'll reach out to you to figure out the details.

    *All previous rewards included :)

    (7 remaining out of 15)
    £50.00
    Virtual Production on a Budget Workshop

    Are you also interested in working with virtual production? Get an exclusive masterclass with our crew on how to work with virtual production on a budget! Throughout this process we picked up a lot of tips and tricks and we can't wait to share them with you.

    *All previous rewards included :)

    £100.00
    Associate Producer Credit

    Getting a producer credit has never been easier! Becoming an associate producer with your own IMDb credit is only a few clicks (and pounds) away.

    *All previous items are included :)

    £250.00
    Be an Extra! + Premier Invite

    Why only have a movie credit when you can be on the film yourself? Come be an extra on our set and witness movie magic live! Plus, get a personal invitation to our film premier in London.

    *All previous items are included :)

    (10 remaining out of 10)
    £500.00
    Executive Producer Credit

    Have your own title screen at the end of our film and an Executive Producer IMDb credit!

    *Plus bragging rights as a fancy executive producer

    *All previous items are included :)

    £1,000.00