Blurred - Student Short Film

by Conor McCartney in Belfast, United Kingdom

Total raised £1,165

£2,000 target 12 days left
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Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 20th February 2025 at 10:00am

Support Blurred, a 1970s psychological drama exploring guilt, memory, and perception. If the goal is not met, production will still happen.

by Conor McCartney in Belfast, United Kingdom

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What is Real? What Is Not?


Blurred is a psychological drama set in the 1970s, crafted by a passionate group of student filmmakers at Belfast Met’s E3 Studios. This project is deeply personal to us, as it represents the culmination of our years of study and collaboration. The story explores complex themes of guilt, memory, and perception, drawing inspiration from films like Shutter Island and Memento to create a suspenseful and immersive experience for viewers.

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The Story of Blurred

In 1972, Clive appears to be a devoted family man living a quiet structured life with his wife, Diana. Their days are filled with familiar routines - shared meals, playful humour, and tender moments that suggest a loving, ordinary household. As they approach their 7th wedding anniversary, Clive is eager to celebrate their bond, showing affection and care for Diana, whom he seems to cherish deeply.

But as the story unfolds, subtle cracks begin to appear in Clive’s reality. Conversations with Diana feel slightly off, and her overly cheerful demeanour raises unsettling questions. These small inconsistencies cause Clive to question what he knows to be real. His suspicions grow when a woman who looks almost identical to Diana arrives on their anniversary. Though she appears familiar, there’s something unnervingly calculated about her presence, as if she’s hiding something from him.

As Clive’s perception unravels, his unease deepens, leading him toward an unsettling and life-altering discovery. But to reveal more would spoil the shocking twist that lies at the heart of Blurred. The truth about Clive’s reality is something we want you to experience first hand - trust us, you won’t see it coming.

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Blurred is set in the early-to-mid 1970s, so the visual aesthetic will be very much of the time - a retro, mid-century household heavily featuring a yellow, brown and orange colour palette. Residual elements of the 50s and 60s also naturally linger in what’s on the television and radio, as well as some of Clive and Diana’s decor and attire. The effect of the blended eras enhances the murkiness of Clive’s day-to-day perspective. It also speaks to the unethical mental health treatment that took place across these decades on the minds of mentally vulnerable people. We drew inspiration aesthetically and thematically from films and television shows such as Shutter Island (2010), Zodiac (2007), Fallout, Twin Peaks, Mad Men, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), Don’t Look Now (1973) and The Truman Show (1998).

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Any Donation 

  • Invitation to the Film Premier – A ticket to Our film premier *location to be decided* 
  • Special Thanks – In the credits of the film, your name will be included under a ‘special thanks’ column. 

£5 Donation 

  • Public Gratification Post on our Instagram Account – A personalised shout out on the Blurred Instagram account. 
  • All Perks Mentioned Above.

£10 Donation 

  • BTS photos & Videos – A file of all BTS media taken during the production. 
  • All Perks mentioned Above. 

£20 Donation 

  • Signed Poster from the Cast and Crew – A poster for the film will be signed and mailed directly to your address. 
  • Physical/Digital copy of the Script – A physical or digital copy of our script will be sent to you. (A choice of which will be followed up with.) 
  • All Perks Mentioned Above 

£75 

  • Mystery Box – A personal Mystery Box including props, pre-production documents and other paraphernalia from the film. 
  • All Perks Mentioned Above 

£100  

  • Crew Q&A – A personal Q&A with the crew of BLURRED. 
  • A Personal Letter – A personal letter written by the director and signed by the rest of the crew. 
  • All Other Perks

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Some stills from our previous projects:

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Our goal is simple: to bring Blurred to life with the passion and dedication it deserves. As student filmmakers, we’re determined to create a film that not only showcases our skills but also tells a story that will resonate with audiences. With your support, we can cover essential production costs and ensure that every aspect of the film - from casting and locations to promotional content and festivals—is handled with care and attention to detail. Every contribution, big or small, will help us achieve this vision and bring this captivating psychological drama to the screen. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

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Rewards

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£5 or more

Special Thanks & Credits

Special Thanks – In the credits of the film, your name will be included under a ‘special thanks’ column & Public Gratification Post on our Instagram Account – A personalised shout-out on the Blurred Instagram account.

£10 or more

BTS Photos and Videos

BTS photos & Videos – A file of all BTS media taken during the production & All previous perks.

£20 or more

Signed Poster

Signed Poster from the Cast and Crew – A poster for the film will be signed and mailed directly to your address & All previous perks

£50 or more

Signed Physical Script

Signed Physical/Digital copy of the Script – A physical or digital copy of our script will be sent to you & All previous Perks

£75 or more

Mystery Box

Mystery Box – A Mystery Box including props, pre-production documents and other paraphernalia from the film & All Previous Perks

£100 or more

Online Crew Q&A / Thankyou Letter

Online Crew Q&A – A personal Q&A with the crew of BLURRED, A Personal Letter – A personal letter written by the director and signed by the rest of the crew. & All Previous Perks

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