THE HANGING MAN

A Southern Gothic horror film about grief, memory, and the terrifying cost of refusing to let go.

THE HANGING MAN - SHORT FILM 

WHY WE'RE MAKING IT

WHY WE'RE CROWDFUNDING

Independent filmmaking means making every dollar appear on screen.

Funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward helping us complete production and make the strongest version of The Hanging Man possible.

Your support will help cover expenses including:

• Practical creature effects and prosthetics

• Stunts, rigging, and safety equipment

• Locations and production equipment

• Props, wardrobe, and set dressing

• Cast and crew lodging

• Transportation

• Production insurance

• Meals for our cast and crew

• Editing and post-production

• Sound design and music

Every contribution gives us more room to push the practical effects further, strengthen the production, and make the world of The Hanging Man feel as ambitious as we have always imagined it.

MEET THE TEAM 

BECOME PART OF THE FILM

Independent movies only exist because people decide they want to see them exist.

By supporting The Hanging Man, you're becoming part of the group helping us take this story from the fields of Missouri to the screen.

We've created campaign rewards that bring supporters directly into the world of the movie, including:

• Exclusive digital artwork

• Behind-the-scenes material

• Official poster artwork

• Special Thanks screen credits

• Collectible props inspired by the film

• Signed collectibles

• Exclusive crew merchandise

• Making-of content

• Associate Producer credits

• Executive Producer credits

Some physical rewards will be produced in limited quantities, making them unique pieces of the film's production and history.

But contributing isn't the only way to help.

SHARING THE CAMPAIGN MAKES AN ENORMOUS DIFFERENCE.

Send it to a horror fan. Post the trailer. Share it with someone who loves independent filmmaking, practical effects, Southern Gothic stories, or weird supernatural horror.

Every person who discovers the film brings us one step closer to making it the way we believe it deserves to be made.

Thank you for supporting independent filmmaking and helping us bring The Hanging Man out of the fields and onto the screen.

Welcome to the farm.

And whatever you do...

Never forget him

OUR AESTHETIC

Risks & Challenges

The Hanging Man  is an ambitious independent feature being produced in Missouri on a modest budget. As with any film production, challenges may include weather, scheduling, location logistics, and equipment availability. To mitigate these risks, we have built a flexible production plan and are committed to completing the film regardless of the campaign's final total. Every contribution allows us to strengthen the production and bring this story to the screen at the highest level possible.

Refunds and Cancellation

Contributions to The Hanging Man are non-refundable and will be allocated directly toward production and post-production expenses. In the event of delays or unforeseen circumstances, backers will receive timely updates regarding the project's progress. Our team remains fully committed to completing the film and fulfilling all applicable campaign rewards with transparency, professionalism, and good-faith stewardship of contributed funds.