Mission Statement
Hello! Reminiscent is a student short film that is currently being produced as part of Arizona State University's capstone projects. The capstone is a senior-year project that allows film students to showcase their knowledge and skills by creating a short film. We are currently in pre-production, raising funds before we go into production in late October 2026. Now that you've made it this far, it's time to scroll down and learn about the project!
Synopsis
Reminiscent is a psychological drama about grief, loss, and the guilt of moving on from said grief.
The story follows Dominic as he prepares to go on the first date he’s been on since losing his wife, Eden, over a year ago. The night starts off well as he and his date find common ground and interests. However, his guilt about moving on from his deceased wife begins to overwhelm him and leads to the date's abrupt end. Dominic then must confront the hallucination of his ex-wife that his guilt has created. It is time for him to decide to move on; otherwise, his guilt and grief will continue to hold him back from finding happiness again. After finally coming to terms with the situation, Dominic decides to move forward and see what life has in store for him. He sets out to make amends with his date, Maggie, and brings a vinyl record they both enjoy as an apology for the night. She decides to give him another shot, one that he is determined not to screw up again.
This film is a cautionary tale of how grief and guilt can hold all of us back from what life constantly has to offer, and that those that we lose would also want us to move forward.
Your Donation
Now that you know the story, let’s go over how your valuable donations will be used.
Raised funds will go towards:
-location fees
-feeding the crew
-equipment rentals
-equipment insurance
-transportation
-the art department
-casting
-and much more!
It all starts now with raising funds for production, and we again thank you for your support!
For any questions, please reach out to reminiscent.thefilm@gmail.com
Perks
For your support, have your name displayed in the Special Thank You section of the end credits!
Have your name in the Special Thank You section of the credits AND receive a virtual poster and behind-the-scenes photos.
* Virtual rewards will be sent out 4-6 weeks after production is completed. Please leave your email with correct info at checkout.
Have your name in the Special Thank You section of the credits AND receive:
-virtual poster
- behind-the-scenes photos
-Physical Thank You Postcard of the cast and crew
-First Access to the final cut of the film after it premieres (est. May 2027)
*An access code will be sent out after the film premieres and before the film is made available to the public. You'll be one of the first to see it!
*If you wish to receive the physical postcard, please add your address when checking out
Receive everything from the Special Thanks and Even More tier, plus:
-Be credited as an associate producer in the end credits, for any festival entries, and any future credits for the film.
*Please include email and address for the physical postcard and first access code to view the film
Receive everything from the Special Thanks and Even More tier, plus:
-Be credited as an Executive Producer in the end credits, for any festival entries, and any future credits for the film.
*Please include email and address for the physical postcard and first access code to view the film
Highlights
See all activity1Meet the Crew!
Noah Gerber - Director of Photography
Matteo Wellman - Editor
The color temperature will shift as the
protagonist moves through highs and lows over the course of the
story. This will help highlight his emotional journey through the
film and set the mood of each scene.
Framing will shift around the characters to show
loneliness, distance, pressure, and connection.
Activity
For your support, have your name displayed in the Special Thank You section of the end credits!
Have your name in the Special Thank You section of the credits AND receive a virtual poster and behind-the-scenes photos.
* Virtual rewards will be sent out 4-6 weeks after production is completed. Please leave your email with correct info at checkout.
Have your name in the Special Thank You section of the credits AND receive:
-virtual poster
- behind-the-scenes photos
-Physical Thank You Postcard of the cast and crew
-First Access to the final cut of the film after it premieres (est. May 2027)
*An access code will be sent out after the film premieres and before the film is made available to the public. You'll be one of the first to see it!
*If you wish to receive the physical postcard, please add your address when checking out
Receive everything from the Special Thanks and Even More tier, plus:
-Be credited as an associate producer in the end credits, for any festival entries, and any future credits for the film.
*Please include email and address for the physical postcard and first access code to view the film
Receive everything from the Special Thanks and Even More tier, plus:
-Be credited as an Executive Producer in the end credits, for any festival entries, and any future credits for the film.
*Please include email and address for the physical postcard and first access code to view the film
