Graduation Short Film: Doppelganger

Spoken by our Director and Writer James: "Doppelganger" is one of the many passionate projects I want to pursue as a filmmaker. This story is inspired by my life so far as a high-functioning autistic person. I was diagnosed with autism when I was three years old and growing up I struggled with a lack of companionship, due to the lack of communication skills caused by autism. This resulted in my mental health which had and still does suffer from time to time due to those reasons.

With this film, I want to bring forth the message about how important companionship is, in a society that persists to house the ever growing mindset of individuals keeping to themselves. Fueled further thanks to the pandemic. Doppelganger will be depicting the issues people with autism face in making connections, and facing loneliness. The crew are passionate about making this film as, after the lockdown, we have all felt the sadness of feeling isolated. We are sure many will be able to resonate with these feelings. This coming of age comedy aims to inspire hope in people struggling with feeling different.

Synopsis

Noah is a 20 year old introvert suffering with high-functioning autism. They are lonely and isolated. With only his mother and father in recent contact with him. He wishes that he could have a companion that is always there for him. One day, they wake up to find a shocking surprise. A Doppelganger of themselves has been made through their own imagination. Noah has many conversations and enjoys hobbies with this doppelganger.                                                                         

Costs

The costs will be towards location rentals, actor salary, art department, and travel. The actors' payment is a significant cost in this production, as we want to make sure we have the right people who can bring life to the characters.

£150 - Venue

£250 - Actors

£120 - Production design

£120 - Transport Fees

Total Cost = £640

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Crew

James Bryant: Writer & Director

Roxanne Antoine: Producer & Art Department

Alfie Mcshane: Editor

Zuer Wang: Sound designer & Operator

Karan Dehmeshki: Director of Photography 

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