Jun 18, 2026
Sound design test passes
First pass of the Sodium movement is mixed. Supporters can hear a 90-second excerpt in their dashboard.
Short Film / Pre-Production
The Neon Shepherd
by Sasha Kovac
Shot on 16mm in the Atacama desert across two lunar cycles, The Neon Shepherd follows an astronomer who maps disappearing constellations. The film is structured in three movements: Dusk, Sodium, and Recovery, each scored with a custom modular synth set.
Funding Progress74% (€18,400)
Target €25,000214 supporters
Support tiers
Tier
Fund a Scene
€25
Credit on the supporter wall.
Tier
Fund a Roll of 16mm
€120
Receive an exclusive contact sheet.
Tier
Fund a Day on Set
€480
Producer credit + digital screener.
For Brands & Organisations
Sponsor this project ethically.
We welcome mission aligned sponsors including foundations, independent brands, cultural institutions, and B Corps who want to back this work without compromising editorial independence. All sponsorships are disclosed on the project page, capped at 40% of total funding, and vetted against our ethical sponsorship charter.
No editorial input
The creator retains final cut and creative control.
Transparent credit
Sponsor logo and disclosure on the project page.
Vetted partners
No fossil fuels, weapons, gambling, or surveillance tech.
Fair split
85% to the creator, 10% to platform, 5% to a solidarity fund.
Milestones
- Complete
Location scout, Atacama
Completed June 2026.
- Active
Cast & crew lock
In progress.
- Upcoming
Principal photography
Aug 2026, 12 days.
- Upcoming
Color & online
Q4 2026.
Updates
Jun 04, 2026
Lead astronomer confirmed
Our consulting astronomer, Dr. Mira Solano, has come on board as scientific advisor.