Short Film to Feature | Surreal Horror FantasyA self-conscious young artist grows a long nose when she fakes her life online in a desperate attempt to go from starving to established in Los Angeles. Fans reward her with the fame she desires when she designs herself a new nose and it's made of sparkling diamonds.Drawn in part from personal experience with body dysmorphia, Malocchio explores digital society through the eyes of someone who believes their true nature limits their freedom to prosper—so she fixates on fixing her body. This surreal disaster fantasy is a short proof-of-concept for a feature film.Pinocchio (1940) meets A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night and Under The SkinWhile there will be no real diamonds in Malocchio, we'll create a handcrafted feel. Special effects will play out in-camera, with minimal use of CGI. Our department heads will strategically craft the essential story elements that are just artful enough to transport us into the Malocchio world, rich with terror and bliss.Written and Directed by Alex KnellTo improve our chances of funding the feature film, we first need to prove our concept with a short film. Help us make a finely crafted short that propels this story forward today!