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Astoria, NY

Producing an elevated vampire horror film exploring family, control, and survival.

• Unique narrative: A vampire story framed around toxic family dynamics and motherhood.
• Experienced leadership: Directed and written by Julia St. Pierre, with four previous feature films.
• Award-winning producer: Marine Assaiante brings recognition from acclaimed projects and festivals.
• Strong market appeal: Horror remains one of the most profitable genres in independent film.
• Production-ready: Locations, cast, and crew secured with filming scheduled to begin in 2025.

A Dream For Amy is an independent feature film project that reimagines the vampire genre through the lens of family dynamics, control, and survival. The story follows Clarissa, a young woman returning home for spring break, who reconnects with her old friend Amy. Clarissa soon discovers that Amy is trapped under the influence of her domineering mother, Elizabeth. As Clarissa works to help her friend break free, the shocking truth emerges: Elizabeth is a vampire feeding on Amy to maintain her power. The film uses the conventions of horror not just to deliver thrills, but also to explore deeper themes of abuse, toxic family structures, and the dark side of motherhood.

The production is led by an experienced creative team with a track record in independent filmmaking, including multiple award-winning features and festival-recognized projects. Designed to be an elevated horror movie on a lean budget, the project aims to maximize production value while remaining financially disciplined. With secured locations, cast, and crew, the team is preparing to begin filming in New York, with post-production to follow shortly after. The fundraising supports production and distribution efforts, with the goal of creating a powerful and thought-provoking film that challenges perceptions while appealing to a global audience of horror fans.

Company Info

I Hear An Accent Productions is developing a female vampire movie that uses horror to explore family dynamics and abuse.

I Hear An Accent Productions is an independent film company producing “A Dream For Amy,” a female vampire movie that blends elements of horror with deeper social commentary. The story follows Clarissa as she reconnects with her old schoolmate Amy, only to discover that Amy’s controlling mother is a vampire using her daughter as a food source. The film uses the vampire genre as a metaphor for narcissistic parenting and abuse, aiming to explore the dangers hidden within the family unit.

The project is led by Julia St. Pierre, a director and screenwriter with experience across multiple feature films, and Marine Assaiante, an award-winning producer known for her work on “Her Song.” Together, the team brings expertise in independent film and a focus on creating thought-provoking horror that challenges audiences’ views on family and motherhood, while working within the traditions of low-budget yet impactful genre filmmaking.