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Burbank, CA

Creating a horror-comedy film to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

• Award-Winning Script: The script has won 15 film festival awards, including the best Eco-Horror Award.
• Experienced Production Team: The team has processed over $200M in Film & TV contracts and raised over $3M for other projects.
• Supported by VentureBridge: The production is backed by the VentureBridge startup accelerator at Carnegie Mellon University.
• Sustainable Production Practices: The team is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by minimizing waste and using sustainable practices.
• Director’s Acclaimed Work: Director Katherine Vondy’s work has been screened at festivals around the world.

Hiking Buddies is a female-driven horror slasher comedy film that explores ecological themes through a fictional story set in California’s San Bernardino National Forest. The film follows Madeline, a woman obsessed with Leave No Trace principles, who takes drastic measures when her hiking companions litter. The production aims to engage audiences with its unique blend of horror and comedy, while also raising awareness about environmental conservation.

The production team behind Hiking Buddies is supported by the VentureBridge startup accelerator at Carnegie Mellon University and has extensive experience in the film industry, having processed over $200 million in Film & TV contracts. The team is committed to minimizing its carbon footprint during production by reducing waste and utilizing sustainable practices. The film’s director, Katherine Vondy, is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has been showcased at festivals worldwide. Hiking Buddies seeks to captivate horror fans with its engaging narrative and to inspire viewers to consider the impact of their actions on the environment.

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Hiking Buddies is a horror-comedy film about a woman’s extreme commitment to environmental principles, set in a perilous forest setting.

Hiking Buddies is a feature film that blends horror and comedy to tell the story of Madeline, a woman who takes her commitment to Leave No Trace principles to deadly extremes. Set in California’s San Bernardino National Forest, the film uses its natural setting to create a classic horror atmosphere filled with steep cliffs, sharp rocks, and dense wilderness. The narrative explores themes of ecological vengeance, encouraging audiences to reconsider their impact on the environment through a unique blend of humor and horror.

The production team behind Hiking Buddies is composed of experienced filmmakers with a strong background in both the film industry and environmental conservation. They aim to deliver a compelling story while maintaining a commitment to sustainable filmmaking practices. The film is supported by the VentureBridge startup accelerator at Carnegie Mellon University and features award-winning talent both in front of and behind the camera. With a budget focused on maximizing production value, the team is dedicated to creating an engaging film that resonates with horror fans and environmental advocates alike.