FISH
CHARACTERS
AMINA
Mid to early 20's Driven and ambitious, Amina dreams of a life beyond the limitations of their small fishing community. Stylish and resourceful, she uses her resourcefulness to maintain a fashionable appearance despite their modest means. Restless with the status quo, her sharp gaze often scans the horizon, yearning for a different future.
ELIZABETH
Early to mid 20's. Haunted by a past of luxury, Elizabeth’s designer clothes now reek of desperation. She's beautiful, but her eyes hold a flicker of fear and a deep well of uncertainty. Used to a life of privilege, she's completely out of her element navigating a world she never knew existed. Fleeing from a deadly threat, she desperately seeks refuge, clinging to the hope of a future she can't quite picture.
Casting inspiration only. Final cast has not yet been announced.
MICHAEL
A character born with a silver spoon, Michael’s life has revolved around self-indulgence. While his marriage secured his lavish lifestyle, it wasn't a love match. Now, thrust into a dangerous situation they're both running from, Michael’s facade crumbles. Self-centered by nature, he resents the responsibility of protecting his wife, yearning for the carefree life he left behind.
Fish is an elevated psychological thriller created by an international team of African and diasporic filmmakers with experience across award-winning short films, global brands, commercial production, and narrative storytelling. Together, the team is building a film designed to compete in the global marketplace while expanding perceptions of what African cinema can be: sophisticated, genre-driven, and internationally relevant.
STORY
In a forgotten coastal village where survival grows more uncertain by the day, two couples from opposite worlds find themselves trapped together under one roof.
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What begins as sanctuary becomes seduction.
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What begins as hospitality becomes possession.
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As fear, envy, and desire take hold, the boundaries between the women begin to blur, until a single question remains:
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When everything is taken from you, whose life would you choose to live?
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Fish is an elevated psychological thriller where identity becomes currency, survival becomes performance, and becoming someone else may be the only way out.
NARRATIVE
ARC
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LIFE IS A
GLITCH
THE SANCTUARY: Amina and Sayid have built a life tucked away on the
river, isolated, quiet, and completely detached from the chaos of the outside
world right before it drops off a cliff.
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THE INTRUSION: That peace is violently shattered when a wealthy
couple crashes into their lives, bringing the collapse right to their doorstep
and forcing them into a claustrophobic, high-stakes standoff under one roof.
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THE PARASITE: What starts as an uneasy truce quickly devolves into
mind games, sexual tension, and bloodshed. It ends in a brutal act of
survival and identity theft, leaving a chilling final truth: to the outside world,
a coat and a bottle of perfume are all it takes to become someone else.
MAKE AN
OFFERING
Phase 1
Seed Capital
Development & Proof of Concept
Target Capital: $100,000
The Asset: Production of a premium, 10-to-12
minute Proof of Concept film to establish
the visual grammar, tactile aesthetics, and
intense psychological atmosphere of the
story world on location.
Resource Allocation: 100% of capital is
deployed directly into production and post-
production assets (premium camera package,
key crew, location realistic design, and
soundscapes).
Phase 2
Feature Film
Full Production
Projected Feature Budget: $2.5M – $3M
The Blueprint: A lean, location-contained script
(utilizing a tight cast and an isolated setting) that ensures 100% of the feature capital goes directly onto the screen prioritizing high-tier indie talent, striking cinematography, and immersive sound design.
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Capital Campaign: The completed Proof of Concept will serve as our primary sales asset to raise the remaining feature capital from a pool of equity investors, film funds, and regional production incentives.
CONTACT
INTRO
How much of another person's life would you take if it meant escaping your own?
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