Parúsia Shortfilm

"Great endings have small beginnings."

Parúsia is a short horror film that follows three students who hangout in a living room. What Hugo and Paulo don't know, however, is that this is not a night like the others. Luís has something to reveal to them, a secret with apocalyptic consequences, which will test their friendship.

"Horror is a useful thing. This is a genre that talks about the things adults don't want to admit." - Guillermo del Toro

A screenplay based on cosmic, or "Lovecraftian" horror, inspired by films like Hereditary (2018, Ari Aster) and Mike Flanagan's body of work, the project tells a story of large-scale consequences, from a microcosmic and personal lens, and addresses themes such as loneliness and the breaking point of a friendship.

We don't lack motivation, but we need your support to cover many of the film's expenses. We count on your participation in Crowdfunding and sharing it!

About the author

Chefes de Departamento

Parúsia is carried out as part of the Final Project of the Degree in Cinema and Audiovisual, at the Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design (ESMAD), and developed with the support of other students and professionals in the area of ​​audiovisual communication.

The Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design, based in Vila do Conde, has stood out annually for its excellent projects, which are recognized for their quality and relevance.

It is with enthusiasm that the team seeks to innovate and expand the universe of Portuguese cinema, wanting to tell stories that will enrich the national horror imagination.

Budget and due dates

Orçamento

As this is a project developed in an academic context, our resources are very limited, so its production depends on support, partnerships, donations and fundraising. In this sense, we also count on the participation of our viewers and supporters!

The project will be developed throughout the month of April, however, fundraising will remain active until mid-May, so that we can reach our budget expectations.

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