Weekly Kickstarter: ARELLA

A quick pass through Kickstarter will return any number of movie projects. We’ve featured some great ones right here on Geekadelphia. One thing you don’t see a ton of? Special effects and CG. The folks behind ARELLA are stepping in to fill that gap, creating a 5-7 minute sci-fi/fantasy film with some serious production value. ARELLA will feature an original score, CG, and a real sword created by the film’s art director. That’s serious commitment.

Although the team wants to keep the details of the plot under wraps to avoid spoilers, here’s what they’re willing to share:

Martin Neumann is concerned when he notices that his apartment is being watched by a tall powerfully built figure. In a bout of curiosity he tracks the figure into an alleyway and discovers not only that the strange man has special qualities but that the stranger’s interest in him may be due to his best friend Susan Beckford. For unknown to her she possess a hidden power that may be the key to humanity’s salvation.

Arella is a live action fantasy short film, written and directed by Chuks Oyem and produced by Chidi Ozieh. We have assembled a team of young, independent film making talent from Philadelphia and New York, to create the ultimate short film, portraying a city under siege from a Hollywood-scale biblical disaster. We are aiming to make a concise and energetic short film with an emphasis on intriguing storytelling.

The group is getting close to their funding goal; be sure to check out the video for a look at some of their previous work and some more hints about the film. Did I mention that the art director is a sword maker?

The Project: ARELLA

Creators: Chuks Oyem and Chidi Ozieh

The Sweet Spot: You can get a digital copy of the film and a “Thanks” credit by pledging as little as $1, and for only $20 you can get a hard copy DVD as well as a making of featurette.

Funding Deadline: September 22nd, 2011

More Info: Check out Rubic House’s other projects on their website, and get all the details on ARELLA itself straight from Kickstarter.

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