
Stay The Night
A short film following Danny, homeless in London, going on dates to find a warm bed to sleep in and making connections that will change his life.
We are a small crew gathering female, poc and queer creatives to make unique stories that resonates with us and our generation, working together on intimate and heartfelt projects.
Project
Stay The Night
Be a part of our project and participate to the change !
Following the journey of a young man navigating homelessness, dating apps and his first steps amongst the queer community, Stay the night will show the harshness, the energy and the hope of life in a big city. The movie will be filmed in November in London.
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Who we are : Gemini Collective
Gemini Collective is a group of young artists and filmmakers deeply involved in supporting the transformations our society is going through.
Founded in 2022, the crew has been working together for years on inclusive sets promoting minorities. Their signature works are films with unique powerful stories and visuals that deeply resonates with young generations. They most recently had a short film selected at the BAFTA- qualifying Iris Prize LGBTQ+ festival. We are an optimistic team who strongly believe that the world need a lot of people like us to catalyse the changes we want to see.
Film Synopsis:
Living conditions in a large city can quickly become challenging for anyone. As a result of a number of unfortunate circumstances, including the rising cost of living, Danny ends up homeless as a cold UK winter is approaching. In a desperate need for a warm bed for the night, he couch surfs, sleeps at work, on tube, and wherever else he can find. Through his Tinder hookups and wanderings in town, Danny will make connections that will change his life and bring him hope and a future.
Director's vision :
Set in modern day London, majority of the scenes will take place during the nighttime, amplifying Danny's sense of loneliness . Think ‘Taxi Driver’. Starting in a lo-fi style akin to early Safdie Brothers’ 'Heaven Knows What' or the raw visual aesthetic of Eliza Hittman’s 'Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always’, the visuals are simple, grey and non-cinematic. As the story progresses visuals are getting richer in colour, setting and characters, as does Danny’s life.
Meet the team :
Elina Abra • Writer/Director. Elina Abra is a filmmaker based in London who works across different genres. Being a multidisciplinary creator, she always looks for new ways of storytelling. She puts authenticity, understanding and innovation at the forefront of her work, and has a love for night-shoots, dark themes and complex characters. Her recent short films have been selected for a number of film festivals.
Adèle Dro • Producer and casting director. After moving to London to study filmmaking and acting, Adèle built her experience both behind and in front of the camera. She frequently collaborates with Elina on intimate and impactful projects, showcasing her versatility and passion for storytelling as well as storyboarding. Adèle is always looking to expend her portfolio and connect with new creatives, continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and grow within the industry.
Marti Guiver • Director of Photography. Marti is a cinematographer based in London, specializing in a diverse range of projects spanning commercials, fashion, narrative and music promos. His work reflects a deep passion for bold and modern visual storytelling.
We are now almost done with the casting process and have an amazing mix of both newcomers and more experienced actors who joined the team and are very excited to work with them!
Where will the funds go ?
We are passionate about our project and as making a film brings many creatives together, our goal is to pay everyone for their amazing skills and hard work, from pre to post-production. The funding will be used for production costs (crew, cast, location, costume, kit, food..) as well as post production (editing, sound mixing…)
We are hungry and passionate and we know how to achieve a lot with little… but little we need !
Other ways you can help :
Your contribution WILL make a huge difference. If you could share and talk about the project around you it would be incredible for us, if you love the story, you are a part of it !
*We are offering various perks to our generous patrons, nothing can happen without you so it is the least we can do ! From behind the scene photos, access to scripts or your name credited as executive producer, you are a part of the team too.*
This story is for the people we overlook daily, for the Londoners and all the others, for the queers, for the lonely, for the ones that need a family. We want to create something that will resonate with people from all walks of life, it is a story that belongs to any time and anyone as the themes are timeless. Loneliness, masculinity, community, differences, tolerance, progress, hope… We just need you now.
Thank you from all the Stay The Night team, this is the beginning of an exciting journey
