A Giallo-Inspired Feature Film
Oltre il Velo Degli Echi

Beyond the
Veil of Echoes

"In Giallo, the opening scene depicts an act of unspeakable violence at the hands of a black-gloved killer. But equally violent can be the act of healing."

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A hand fallen still on the floor
An evidence marker beside a covered body
Blood dripping down a tiled wall
A gloved hand holding a knife
Scientists working with a microscope in a research lab
Who You're Meeting

The faces behind
the Veil.

Every card is a character first. Tap one to flip it over and meet the actor bringing them to life.

RM
Rinji Mckay
Stevie (Cafeteria)
The Story

Where healing
turns to horror.

Written byEarl A. Hale & Steve Kinney
GenreGiallo / Psychological Horror
FormatFeature Film
StatusFully Cast — In Production
A hand on a wheelchair wheel, from the film's opening scene
Opening Scene — Astor Home

In the tradition of the great Italian thrillers — Argento's color, Fulci's dread, a Goblin score humming under every frame — Beyond the Veil of Echoes opens on an act of care that looks, for one unbearable moment, like an act of violence. A gloved hand. A needle. A boy in a wheelchair, pushed toward the light. Nothing in this house is only what it appears to be.

What follows is a story about the thin, trembling line between mercy and harm — told with the saturated color, needle-drop dread, and operatic style that define the genre. This is a Giallo built for a new generation, shot with the reverence of the films that inspired it.

This is a film family first. Most of our cast are acting students, and much of our crew are alumni of the same program — all of them sharpening their craft in real time, on a real set, under the direct mentorship of the industry professionals guiding this production. Those mentors bring genuine credentials to the table, including an Emmy-winning content creator, a Grammy winner, and credits on projects like The Beatles: Eight Days a Week (directed by Ron Howard), Peacemaker, Rush Hour, and Steel Magnolias. This is a set built to teach as much as it is to shoot.

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The Campaign

Help us bring
the Veil to screen.

The film is fully cast, and we’ve already raised $50,000 toward the budget. This campaign is the final $50,000 — the last stretch between where we are now and a finished film. Your support doesn’t just fund a movie — it funds the hands-on training of the students and alumni making it, guided every step of the way by industry professionals. This is where you come in.

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Backer Perks

Every level gets you
closer to the screen.

$25

The Echo

For those who back a story before it's told.

  • Digital thank-you credit
  • Behind-the-scenes email updates
$75

The Witness

See the script before anyone else does.

  • Everything above
  • Digital copy of the script
$150

The Black Glove

Wear the part of the story that started it all.

  • Everything above
  • Campaign-exclusive t-shirt
$350

Behind the Veil

A keepsake, and a seat at the celebration.

  • Everything above
  • Signed poster
  • Wrap party invitation
$750

The Inner Circle

Step onto the set itself.

  • Everything above
  • A day-on-set experience
  • Meet & greet with cast and crew
$2,500

Co-Producer

A real stake in how this film gets made.

  • Everything above
  • Co-Producer credit
  • Private script table-read invite
  • Signed & numbered poster
$10,000

Executive Producer

Top-tier backing, top-tier credit.

  • Everything above
  • Executive Producer credit (film & IMDb)
  • Set visit for two
  • Production memorabilia — wardrobe or prop piece
  • Private premiere invitation
$25,000

Presenting Executive Producer

The patron behind the veil itself.

  • Everything above
  • Top billing among Executive Producers
  • Framed original poster / concept art
  • Producer's seat at the premiere
Behind the Camera

The Crew

The people making this happen off-screen.

Earl Hale
Director
Earl Hale
Steve Kinney
Executive Producer / Armor & Weapons
Steve Kinney
Kim Pease Hale
1st AD
Kim Pease Hale
Wade Schillo
2nd AD
Wade Schillo
Adrianna Pineda
Director of Photography
Adrianna Pineda
1st AC
Sophie Calvi
Izzy Kopper
B Unit Director
Izzy Kopper
Production Coordinator & Crafty
Elizabeth Sanchez
Sound
Heymi Roman Roman & Blake Dean Alan
Faith Lymburner
Script Supervisor
Faith Lymburner & Kadey Copeland
Haley Coates Beaven
Hair & Makeup
Haley Coates Beaven
David Huff
Lighting
David Huff
Willow Rainey
Music
Willow Rainey
For Cast & Crew

Production
Access

Script revisions, call sheets, and the crew directory live here. This is a convenience gate, not a secure vault — see the note below on paperwork with real sensitive info.

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Call Sheets

Daily call sheets and shooting schedule.

Cast & Crew Directory

Contact info and department heads.

Casting

Still-open roles. Send submissions to the casting director.

  • Billie (teen) — open
  • Kelly Anne — open
  • Amara — open
  • Officer Hurst — open

🔎 The Prop Scavenger Hunt

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Cast & crew — these are the props we still need to track down before we roll. Found one? Check it off. Have a lead? Reach out to the props department.

MEDICAL & NURSING
LABORATORY — CRESTVIEW LAB 33
SCHOOL & CAFETERIA
ELLIS' BEDROOM & ASTOR HOME
INVESTIGATION — TRACEY'S EVIDENCE
MALLORY HOME — KASEY
LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIME SCENE
VEHICLE & EXTERIOR
MADELINE'S OFFICE & MISC

📋 Talent Info & October Availability

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October Availability

NDAs & Payroll — Handled Elsewhere

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