The nature of love and artistic ambition have so many things in common. Yet, at the same time, both also come with the potential to rip relationships apart and put those involved onto very destructive paths. That is just one of the themes of Dissever, an upcoming independent film and a mixture of genres that is looking for your help so it can become a reality. Here is how the film describes itself:
Dissever is an independent feature film about a struggling artist stuck in a dangerous love triangle. With her desire to regain her creativity, she pushes the envelope in all aspects of her life. This brings unintended consequences while putting her and those around her in a dangerous bind.
The artist in question is called Justine, who is looking to find new inspiration no matter what. But, through her dynamic contact with Olivia and Aiden, the same desire becomes something more complex and dangerous. At the same time, the topics of substance abuse and mental health play an important role, just as the broader socioeconomic concepts are featured prominently in Dissever. These cover not just regular hardships like losing one's job, but also the very real prospects of homelessness and everything that comes with it.
Thanks to a range of themes and interests the film covers, it envisions itself as a LGBTQ feature, but also a dark comedy and a psychological thriller. The film, directed by Phillip Christian Chavez, will be shot visually in the general style of Cinéma Vérité, giving it a rough and scathingly honest feel, as the trailer already shows.
Presently, the film is seeking contributions so it can become a reality on Seed&Spark crowdfunding platform. The sum of $10,000 is a very attainable goal, so check out the film's official page there. Pitch in if you can or simply share the campaign and this way, help Dissever get made. It stands to be an important voice not just for the present day, but also for the future where it can be a key testament to the experiences of our era.
