Crowdfunding appeal to finish dark comedy short TANIA
Sea and Sky Pictures are looking for support to complete their latest film project
A North East production company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to complete a new dark comedy short film starring Stephen Tompkinson.
Sea and Sky Pictures is seeking support to finish TANIA, a “funny, fragile and unmistakably British” film that has already been shot and now requires funding for post-production. The cast also includes Gavin Webster, Lori York and Lucia Rovardi.
The film follows Alan, a reserved man living in a quiet northern cul-de-sac whose life begins to unravel after he is told he has less than a month to live. His biggest concern is not his diagnosis, but hiding a secret: his wife, Tania, is entirely made of plastic.
Blending dark humour with pathos, the story explores themes of love, shame and control, as Alan attempts to quietly erase the truth before it is discovered.
With filming already complete, the crowdfunding campaign focuses on the final stages of post-production, including editing, sound design, colour grading and securing music.
The team is also aiming to fund a run at international film festivals, with the goal of finding a wide audience for the project.
Organisers say the “hardest part is already done”, with the campaign now centred on ensuring the film is finished to a high standard and given the strongest possible chance beyond production.
At the time of writing, the crowdfunder, which is aiming to raise £6,000 and will run until April 28, was running at 57%. To find out more about rewards and to make a donation, click here.