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Northglenn, CO

Producing an independent science fiction drama with strong festival and distribution potential.

• Experienced team: Filmmakers with backgrounds at A24, Netflix, Neon, Ubisoft, and Riot Games.
• Award-winning track record: More than 40 awards for prior films and online content.
• Lean budget approach: Designed for profitability in a market where few indies succeed.
• Creative vision: Naturalistic visual style and handcrafted musical identity.
• Distribution strategy: Plans for festivals, studio sales, and self-distribution backed by targeted marketing.

Starfish Film is producing an original science fiction drama that explores themes of love, loss, and second chances through a deeply human lens. The story follows characters navigating the moral and emotional complexities of bringing someone back to life, with the narrative structured across three chapters that challenge traditional ideas of family and identity. The project emphasizes naturalistic visual storytelling, intimate cinematography, and a unique musical score blending handcrafted instruments to create an emotionally rich cinematic experience. With a lean production model, the team aims to achieve the artistic quality of major studios at a fraction of the cost, proving that independent cinema can be both impactful and financially viable.

This fundraising round will finance the production of the film, covering casting, crew, set design, and other key expenses while enabling Starfish Film to pursue a festival run, theatrical distribution, and streaming opportunities. The filmmakers plan to leverage their extensive industry experience and connections with distributors to reach audiences globally. Additionally, a comprehensive marketing strategy incorporating social media, influencer outreach, and festival momentum will build awareness and discussion around the film’s core themes. By raising capital, Starfish Film seeks to bring this ambitious project to life, creating a work of art that resonates with audiences and has the potential for long-term cultural and financial impact.

Company Info

Starfish Film is an independent production company creating the science fiction drama Starfish with a lean budget and multi-tiered distribution strategy.

Starfish Film is an independent film production company developing the feature-length science fiction drama Starfish. The project focuses on themes of love, loss, and second chances, told through a narrative that explores moral and relational questions about family and identity. The creative team has extensive experience in filmmaking, with backgrounds spanning directing, composing, and producing, and they have previously collaborated with major studios and streaming platforms. With over 40 awards earned for past projects and millions of views on digital content, the team positions itself as capable of delivering a high-quality production within a lean budget.

The film emphasizes an intimate and naturalistic visual style, supported by a distinctive musical identity blending unconventional instruments with orchestral elements. Starfish Film aims to bring the movie to audiences through a multi-tiered distribution strategy, beginning with film festivals such as Sundance, followed by potential studio deals or streaming partnerships, and supported by self-distribution and online marketing efforts. The company’s approach highlights adaptability, resourcefulness, and a commitment to creating impactful independent cinema.