May 7, 2024
MONSTERS - the french werewolf's short movie
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09/03/2023
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MONSTERS - the french werewolf's short movie
Nowadays, Joëlle, a werewolf, is on the run and lives hidden in the heart of the forest. But a mysterious organization that wants her dead finds her. For Joëlle, the nightmare begins again... Rethinking the Werewolf Myth Directed by Mawuena Lawson, and produced by the association and YouTube channel Bande2Ciné, Monsters presents the daily life of Joëlle, a Sino-European werewolf, who tries to escape and survive against a mysterious organization and sect called Sancto Draco. If the short film highlights an important myth and folklore in European culture, it is above all a question of highlighting another theme: that of identity. A subject that is all the more sensitive as it resonates with our current affairs. Who are we? Does our body define us as we are? Who is the real "monster"? Joëlle, who reveals herself completely, but who just wants to live as she is? Or the sect of the Sancto Draco which hunts her down and rages against her, to the point of revealing her own monstrosity ? At a time when reflection around sexual identity, transgender or ethnic origins is increasingly present, I wanted to share with the viewer this sensitivity that we have in relation to our bodies. Mawuena - Director of Monsters Staging an atypical universe Then, we follow Joëlle in her daily life. A bit like a documentary but with a stylized approach that sets the mood of the story. A visual narration that says a lot about the character: to be at peace with herself. A peace that will be short-lived when the Sancto Draco arrive... The work on sound and image also makes it possible to adopt Joëlle's point of view. The senses (smell, hearing, sight...) of the wolf make it possible to accentuate the anguish of the presence of the antagonists, to be closer to Joëlle's intimacy, to make all the more important each sound or each decorative element. Sharp macro work with the sensationalism of many monster movies. Valentin - Director of photography of Monsters The music, present only in certain scenes but absent most of the time, will give way to silence. A silence that will make the action scenes all the more impactful and brutal. In summary, a calm and contemplative atmosphere, which will contrast with the action scenes, which will contrast with the bestial, violent and monstrous side... Why a werewolf movie? In 2020, as part of the Nikon Film Festival, I wrote and directed the short film Je suis une peau. This project allowed me to question the communication between human beings through the touch of the skin. Following this first adventure, I intended to develop this theme further. Thus was born the Monsters project, whose genre of fantasy questions our humanity and breathes a touch of poetry and horror into a "realistic" universe. Mawuéna - Director of Monsters The team behind the project Mawuena LAWSON (Scriptwriter / Director) - Sarah PEARCE (Production Coordinator / Actress) & Valentin DENIS (Director of Photography / Producer) during scouting. 🔒 Presentation video of Mawuena and the project 🔒 👉 Available on Bande2Ciné on Monday June 19th 🔒 Presentation video of the Sancto Draco 🔒 👉 Available on Bande2Ciné - Monday 26th 🔒 Presentation video of Joëlle 🔒 👉 Available on Bande2Ciné - Monday July 10th
Allocation of funds
Monsters beyond crowdfunding Present on the internet for six years, Bande2Ciné has been witness and actor of an evolution: that of cinema and its consumption. Defending an audiovisual project is therefore a real social and solidarity issue: that of rethinking the link between the artist, the film and its audience. Monsters allows its director to establish a reflection that could interest high schools, third places, media libraries, associations and other places of life in order to organize screenings-debates essential to our society. Rethinking cinema also means getting out of the Parisian sphere of influence and finding another audience that is often neglected. But, not taking into account the digital evolution would be a nonsense: this is why we plan an original support on our YouTube channel and our various social networks by documenting the evolution of the project and by federating our public, including during crowdfunding. Valentin - Producer and creator of Bande2Ciné Rethinking cinema: one of the central missions of Bande2Ciné · Documentary Cinéma(s) co-directed by Mawuena, Valentin and Franck (cameraman of Monsters) What have we already achieved? In order to produce this first independent film, whose budget is estimated at a minimum of €16,000, we are therefore considering the support of an entire community via rowdfunding. However, a part has already and will be supported by Bande2Ciné and Mawuena. The material and financial contribution of Bande2Ciné is equivalent to more than €6,000 and contains: Image equipment (camera, tripod, camera, hard drive, stabilizer, lenses, etc.) Sound equipment (pole and recorder) Production and communication costs (insurance, bank account & advertising) Meeting and shooting locations for YouTube videos The technical team Mawuéna's personal investment of €1,500 made it possible to: Do two location scouting in Nantes and its region with the production team Organization of two training sessions and fight scene rehearsals The shooting of a communication video The filing of the scenario as well as the copyrights. 🔒 Photos of scouting and choreography rehearsals soon available 🔒 How much do we ask? If all this seems substantial, it is not enough to reach the minimum budget. An additional €8,000 is then required to make the film. Although this represents a significant sum, the entire team is committed on a voluntary basis, and local partnerships around Nantes make it possible to effectively reduce the budget. However, in order to create Monsters without too many constraints, the expected amount of crowdfunding is €10,000. This will allow in particular: To host almost 20 team members and shoot in Joëlle's house for a week (Sets and Accessories / 2750€ - 28%) Buy, rent and move image and sound equipment (Technical equipment / 2650€ - 27%) Buy licenses, software, plan insurance and contingencies and manage KissKissBankBank's share (Financial costs / €1920 - 19%) Ensure logistics, meals or any other costs (Direction / 1880€ - 15%) Produce communication videos and advertise (Communication / 566€ - 5%) Create the make up for special effects, costumes and hairstyles (HMC / 520€ - 5%) Copyright (100€ - 1%) What if we do more? 🔒 Level 3 announced in case of successful crowdfunding 🔒 In conclusion, this project is a journey focused on the reflection of a citizen and modern cinema, conveyed by themes and a strong artistic vision which, we hope, will be able to touch you as it has touched us. Without your support the project will not be possible, so thank you and welcome to the pack! The Monsters Team
Rewards
Cub
€5
- 19 contributions
Thank you for your support and welcome to the pack! 🐺 Your name will be in our credits
Estimated delivery: December 2023
Tracker
€10
- 13 contributions
Welcome to Sancto Draco. The world will be cleansed of werewolves because of you. Your name will be on our credits and you will receive the digitized photos of the shoot. Valuable information to understand the behavior of these monsters...
Estimated delivery: December 2023
Welcome to the pack
€25
- 15 contributions
You are now part of the family of wolves and wolves. Your werewolf family will send you the movie link in addition to the previous rewards That's not all, you will also receive a one-month subscription to the Comet' short film platform worth €4.99 Discover Comet' : https://comet-courts.fr/
Estimated delivery: December 2023
Featured reward
Alpha pack
€50
- 12 contributions
Estimated delivery: December 2023
True Dragon
€100
- 4 contributions
Well done soldier, you have joined the elite Sancto Draco brigade. With the Dragon's blessing you hunted down all the werewolves. You stole a digital making of from them as well as an A3 printed poster of the film. Your final mission is to meet the film crew in a movie theater with another Sancto Draco. May your actions be guided by the Malleus Maleficarum. Congratulations soldier, you will be offered a one-month subscription to the Comet' short film platform worth €4.99. Discover Comet': https://comet-courts.fr/
Estimated delivery: December 2023
Werewolf
€150
- 4 contributions
Your transformation is now complete. You are now part of the family. The family offers you the Blu-Ray and the autographed poster of the film in addition to everything else. Help us to know our clan and our origins...
Estimated delivery: December 2023
Collector
€300
- 1 contribution
By helping us you write the myth of Monsters. That's why we offer you the printed filming photos as well as the autographed script of the film. With a little luck, other surprises may be added... All rewards will also be yours (screenings, signed A3 poster, making-of, subscription to Comet', Blu-Ray...).
Estimated delivery: December 2023
General in Chief
€500
- 2 contributions
Whether you're a Sancto Draco or a werewolf, the film wouldn't be made without you! Your name or your logo will be at the beginning and in the end credits of the film as well as all the visual supports (posters, advertisements...). A private meeting* with the film crew is also on the program. Look forward to meeting you! In addition, all rewards except the diary will also be yours (signed poster & script, team photos, Blu-Ray disc, subscription to Comet', making-of & screening). * Meeting of the film crew for a day in Paris at the end of 2023 (transport and accommodation not covered).
Estimated delivery: December 2023
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Colonel
€500
- 1 contribution
Now you know all about werewolves and where they came from. A true leader of the Sancto Draco. The world will only be better for it... Your hunt allowed you to recover the diary of Joëlle, the werewolf you were hunting. This is a unique hunting trophy so take good care of it... In addition, all rewards (signed poster, team photos, signed script, Blu-Ray, subscription to Comet', making-of & screening) will be yours.
Estimated delivery: December 2023