'The Sand Storm' is a secretive movie project that is impressive for a number of reasons. First of all, it stars famous Chinese contemporary artist, Ai WeiWei. Secondly, it was shot entirely under the radar of the Chinese government. Thirdly, it depicts a dystopian future in which there is essentially no water left in the world. Yet 'The Sand Storm' is about more than a water smuggler (WeiWei) and a lack of global hydration, it is about struggle and relationships.
Written and directed by New York filmmaker Jason Wishnow, 'The Sand Storm' is currently seeking crowdfunding from Kickstarter. Although it is pretty much finished, they hope they can recoup costs now that they can talk about it without fear of being shut down.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dystopian Future Films
- Creating films that depict a bleak future presents an opportunity to show how society can learn from its mistakes and make positive change.
- Secretive Movie Projects
- Crowdfunding can be used to fund projects that may face obstacles from governments or corporations, allowing unique stories to be told.
- Collaboration of Art and Film
- Incorporating well-known artists from different industries can add unique perspectives and create cross-industry collaborations.
Where This Applies
- Film Industry
- Independent filmmakers can leverage crowdfunding to create risky and unique storytelling and bypass traditional funding channels.
- Art Industry
- Collaborating with filmmakers can bring visual arts to a larger audience and create more immersive storytelling experiences.
- Crowdfunding Industry
- Crowdfunding platforms provide a means for unconventional projects to gain funding and allow backers to support creative ventures they believe in.
