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Four days left
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Aim: A young student faces tough choices far from home, exploring resilience, friendship, and the courage to start over in four day
👋 Who are we?
Hi, I'm Hari Venkatesan, the writer and director of Four Days Left. I'm working in collaboration with Bader Media CIC, a Birmingham-based social enterprise that supports emerging filmmakers and community storytelling. Together, we are committed to creating a short film that reflects the emotional and practical struggles many people face while trying to build a life.
🎞️ What is Four Days Left?
Four Days Left is about that moment when time suddenly feels short — when everything you’ve built starts to feel uncertain, and the decisions you make in just a few days could change the course of your life.
It’s about pressure. Reflection. A ticking clock.
But more than anything, it’s about what we choose to carry with us — and what we’re willing to leave behind.
🎯 Why we're making this film
We want to tell an honest and intimate story that shines a light on emotional resilience and human dignity. In an industry often focused on spectacle, this is a quiet, personal film — but one we believe will deeply resonate with audiences everywhere.
🎯 Why we're making this film
- Elevate stories from underrepresented voices
- Create a high-quality short film for the festival circuit and online release
- Use the film as a conversation-starter around economic pressure, mental health
🎥 How will we use your support?
- Your contributions will go toward:
- Equipment hire (camera, lighting, sound)
- Location costs (apartment, café, street scenes)
- Travel and food for cast & crew
- Post-production (editing, colour grading, sound mix)
- Festival submissions and screenings
We're making this on a small budget, but every penny will go toward giving this story the production quality it deserves.
💷 Budget Breakdown – Total Goal: £3,000
🎥 Technical & Crew – £2,400
- Director of Photography (DoP): £500
- Sound Recordist: £300
- Camera & Lens Rental: £500
- Lighting & Grip Equipment: £400
- Production Assistant: £200
- Transport, Meals & Misc: £500
🌍 Festivals & Distribution – £600
- Festival Submission Fees: £300
- Poster & Trailer Design: £150
- Screening/Event Costs: £100
- Online Hosting & Delivery Prep: £50
🛑 TOTAL: £3,000
This focused budget ensures that the majority of funds go directly into the production process — paying for essential technical crew and equipment — while also setting aside what’s needed to get Four Days Left seen by audiences across the world.
🎭 Meet the Team
- Hari Venkatesan – Writer/Director
- Bader Media CIC – Production Partner
- James Peakman – Executive Producer
- A passionate cast and crew
👐 How you can help
- Donate what you can — even £5 helps!
- Share our campaign on social media
Support emerging filmmakers by championing new stories
Every donation gets us one step closer to making this film happen. You’re not just funding a short film — you’re helping tell a story that deserves to be heard.
🎁 Backer Rewards
To say thank you, we're offering these rewards:
£10 - Thank you shoutout on our social media
£25-Your name in the end credits
£250 - Associate Producer credit
✨ Final word
Four Days Left is more than just a short film — it's a deeply personal story that speaks to anyone who's faced uncertainty in an unfamiliar place. With your help, we can make something special.
Thank you for believing in us.