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On the 17th January 2025 we'd raised £340 with 4 supporters in 83 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
High level short film that will serve as a spec for a feature film.
by Mr Shaun Forsdyke in Suffolk, United Kingdom
On the 17th January 2025 we'd raised £340 with 4 supporters in 83 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Crush It All Down delves into the quiet, often unspoken moments that define our lives—moments filled with love, laughter, loss, and self-reflection. Through the lens of an everyday couple grappling with complex life questions, this film explores themes of family, connection, and the legacies we leave behind. Each scene offers a glimpse into the delicate, humorous, and sometimes heartbreaking struggles we all face.
The story is about more than just one couple; it’s a universal reflection on the fleeting nature of time and how our small, everyday choices shape our lives and those around us. Crush It All Down is a deeply relatable portrayal of midlife, family bonds, and the vulnerability we feel as we try to find meaning in our routines.
By supporting this project, you’re helping bring a story to the screen that resonates with the quiet yet powerful experiences we all share, helping audiences reflect on the lives they’re building and the moments that matter most.
Money will be spent on screen - locations, props, costumes, actors.
We have an experienced team that know how to budget wisely ensuring the money will be stretched efficiently.
Crush It All Down isn’t your typical short film. Unlike most shorts, which focus on a brief snapshot or a single moment, this film spans decades, weaving together multiple characters and interconnected storylines to capture a rich tapestry of family, legacy, and personal growth. Through carefully crafted scenes and character arcs, we dive into the lives of John and Zoe at different stages, exploring how each quiet struggle, joyful moment, and difficult choice shapes their lives—and ultimately, their legacy.
This ambitious storytelling approach requires a larger cast and more elaborate production than a typical short film, but it allows us to capture a nuanced, realistic portrayal of life’s journey in a way that audiences rarely see in short films. Crush It All Down is designed to feel deeply relatable, offering viewers a space to reflect on their own relationships, challenges, and aspirations.
By supporting this project, you’re not only helping create a beautifully crafted film but also contributing to an artistic work that is rarely explored in such detail in a short film.
This is a film that’s as much about the quiet power of family and love as it is about the personal reflection we all experience on our journey.
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