My name is Maisee Palmer (Mais), and I am an aspiring film director and screenwriter. I have always dreamed of this career, and am proud to have my Comedy/Drama screenplay “The Turn of a Leaf” selected by my uni to be created into a short film.
Film synopsis:
Two strangers. One missed bus. A fleeting moment that changes them both.
One is young, rushing towards an uncertain future. The other is old, dwelling on a past they'd rather forget. They have nothing in common, until fate binds them together at a quiet London bus stop. What begins as idle small talk shifts into something unexpected: poignant reflections, surprising banter, and an unlikely connection that reveals that they are not as different as they may seem. As the next bus approaches, they have a decision to make: To step on the bus, and let this moment of rare connection fade into just another forgettable encounter...
...Or to not.
As it is a script filled with beautifully natural dialogue, I want to be more expressive/creative in my use of visuals. I will combine a vibrant autumnal colour palette with the nostalgic 16mm film grainy quality for this movie. This will show off colours and film in a way that’s never been seen before in modern filmmaking.
I am lucky enough to have a crew of talented and ambitious students who are working tremendously hard to bring my exciting visions of this film to life.
Please help us in telling this story in the best way we can by kindly offering some funding. You have no idea how much any donation would mean to us. Thank you ☺️