Dares - A Short Film

Dares is a summertime coming-of-age story following two teens girls, Cam and Elise, as they try to navigate their simmering feelings for each other, taking them to uncharted territories.

A few words about the film from the director, Talia -

Dares began as an exploration of female friendships. There's this common thread for a lot of queer women - a teenage homoerotic friendship that comes to a head and explodes, leaving both sides burnt. It feels almost like the first safe space a queer girl gets to push the boundaries of what it is to be attracted to the same sex. Dares is the story of that, but in my mind, with a happier ending. I will forever and always think that more queer stories need to be told, and specifically happy, sapphic stories. Dares is my attempt to add to that world. Cam and Elise, and Peter, even Ruth, feel like people I’ve met, people I’ve seen in the media, people that could be very well playing out this exact story somewhere else in the world. It's real, it's raw, it's something that authentically speaks to experiences I know others have, and something I want to give out to people to resonate with. If I was still a young teen, a movie like this would’ve changed my perception of self. That is why I want to put my best into getting this film made and we would love to reach out to you all for your support.

A bit about our team -

Our team consists of young and emerging filmmakers who are graciously volunteering their time into this film. Many of our crew members are film students and first timers and we want to use the funds raised in this campaign to give them the best support we can.

Writer & Director: Talia Hazelwood
Producer: Akash Saravanan
Director of Photography: Lara Gamil
1st Assistant Director: Luke Ritchie
1st Assistant Camera: CJ Draper
2nd Assistant Camera: Gina Labuschagne
Gaffer: Oliver Roozen
Sound Recordist: Clarissa Chai
Script Supervisor: Kate Chu
Casting Director & Intimacy Co-ordinator: Kate Silcock
Production Designer: Venus Andrew
Costume Designer: Rebecca Grigg
Makeup & Hair Style Artist: Madi Henderson
Production Manager: Paris Renalson
Unit Manager: Max Perkinson
Production Assistant: Angelina Saunders
Editor: Wei-Chi Lin
Sound Design & Composer: Clarissa Chai
Color Grading: Amelia Walshe
Graphic Designer: Eva-Marie Hartmann
Still Photographer: Zara Millikin
BTS Producer: Zack Major

How you can help us -

We are looking to raise $3500, which would go towards our Production costs, including Filming Permits, Catering Costs, Accommodation and Travel for Cast and Crew, Equipment Costs and Production Design costs. Our main goal with this film is to provide everyone working on it with the best possible experience and any support you can give would help us achieve that. By contributing to this campaign, you can help us towards making this into a great experience for our cast and crew. If you can, please check out our Boosted Campaign and contribute whatever you can to help us bring this film to life. Even the tiniest bit would make a massive difference. And if possible, please do share this around with your friends and family. We are very thankful for your support and we hope to bring out this story for you all.

You can follow us on @akiattaproductions on Instagram to follow our journey with this film.