Thank you for visiting our funding page! 'Sparrow' is set to be the first official film project by Silly Moose Productions. You can keep up with all our latest news & info at:  https://www.instagram.com/silly.moose.productions/

Story

Dark-Comedy / Thriller 

Damien walks a lonely path, often finding refuge in abandoned buildings and taking opportunities where others turn a blind eye. He is observant and inquisitive; quiet and untrusting. Until one day, Damien befriends a common house sparrow, which he names Sally. This is where our tale begins.

Damien invites Sally into his home and soon they form a special bond...As the days go by, Damien begins to notice something unusual about Sally...Are his thoughts simply paranoia, or does Sally have ill intentions for her so called friend and host?

Film Inspiration

The Lighthouse - This dark tale fed us inspiration, from the black and white grading to the bleak and raw nature shots. The film oozes with atmosphere and intrigue. We hope to create a world that grips our audience in such a way!

Cast Away - As an audience we are transported into the lonely and isolated world of Chuck Nolan, as he is deserted on an island for several years. We drew our inspiration from the relationship Chuck has with Wilson. Despite Wilson being a volleyball, the audience are left emotional and pained by the pairs separation. 

Style

The narrative of the story will be told through voice over, as Damien recalls the tale of Sally Sparrow. We are therefore making bold choices with visual styling of the film. The outdoor nature shots will be dark, ominous and foreboding, toying with the realms of supernatural and superstition. 

There will be moments of absurdity and intensity. We aim to use close up shots to give a sense of warped reality. Finding a way to spill Damien's inner thoughts onto the screen so that the audience can unravel the mystery alongside him.

A fine line is drawn between where reality and the dream world merge. Costume design will play a vital role in emphasising Damien's turbulent mind and bringing his fantasies to life.

Set and Location will be fundamental in helping to stylise the piece. From epic nature shots to the abandoned house. We hope to grip our audience with unique and enticing visuals. 

The Team

Matthew Ovens is the creator of 'Sparrow' and aims to entertain you with an unusual and captivating storyline, inspired by his love for nature and his personal observations of the core themes - loneliness and isolation. Matthew trained at Bath Spa University and with Mary Doherty at the Actor's Class, in London. Matthew's Portfolio - https://www.matthewjamesovens.com/

Sam Kinsella is our wonderful DOP. He has years of experience and will be shooting on the Arri Alexa Mini. We hope to create a visually stunning piece and are very excited to have Sam on board. You can see more of his work here - https://www.samshousefilm.com

Rory Drinnan & Adriano Balducci will form a fantastic musical partnership with music composition by Rory and sound editing / mixing by Adriano. Both have had music in the veins from an early age and carry a catalogue of musical knowledge and wisdom. Rory's profile - https://www.instagram.com/northernbutter/  Adro's profile - https://www.instagram.com/adrianomoncada__/

Rory Lay has come on board to provide beautiful titles, logos and credits, which really suit the theme of the piece! - Rory's Portfolio - https://www.rtl-design.com/

Budget Breakdown

What do we need?

We are aiming to raise £10000 to bring this film to life! We have calculated to costs involved and feel this is the optimal amount which will allow us to complete the film to the standard we have set for ourselves. 

Where will it be spent?

Equipment - We will be using a top of the range camera : Arri Alexa Mini. We need to hire audio equipment, along with recording room hire. Lighting is essential for breathing life into the 'abandoned house' and we will also need to hire specific lenses to help capture very intricate moments.

Location - We are shooting at an 'abandoned house', which we will need to hire for the five days of filming. There will also be a multitude of shots filmed in the breathtaking countryside of hertfordshire.

Costume - There are several scenes with very unique and imaginative costume and as such we will need to hire a specialist to achieve this goal!

Music - This is a vital component of the film, as we aim to use soundscaping alongside an original score, designed specifically for each scene.

Cast & Crew - We have a brilliant team of creatives on board already and still need to finalise a few positions.

Travel & Catering - We are aiming to keep travel to a minimum and hire a local team. Filming will take place around London and Hertfordshire. 

Future Goals

Film Festivals - Our goal is to have filming complete by mid to late March. This will allow us a month to complete post production before starting film festival circuits into summer 2025!

Silly Moose Productions - This will be the first of many films created by Silly Moose Productions and we would love nothing more than for you to join us on our journey! Your support and kindness will help us achieve our creative goals and aspirations, whilst allowing us the opportunity to share thought provoking and interesting stories, that we certainly hope will entertain you!

If you wish to reach out to us about absolutely anything, feel free to message us by email or by social media. Both links are below:

silly.moose.productions@gmail.com

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