About
Cemetery Hill is a story about grief, faith, and the choices people make when confronted by evil. Set on the 19th-century frontier, it follows Naomi Grady, a woman hardened by loss, and her brother Samuel, a man rooted in faith. When a supernatural outlaw called Cutter begins desecrating graves on their land, the family must decide whether vengeance or faith will save them. The film introduces Redemption Horror, a subgenre that unites moral struggle with supernatural threat. The story is designed to be cinematic, grounded, and deeply human.
Vision and Approach
Cemetery Hill will be filmed in Washington State using practical locations and authentic 19th-century design. The visual style is restrained, focused on composition, performance, and light. Natural light, candlelight, and storm skies will define the look.
The tone is tense, slow-burning, and rooted in realism.
The tone is tense, slow-burning, and rooted in realism.
The film will be produced under the Ragged Films banner. Our focus is professional execution with a disciplined budget and a strong plan for festival visibility. It will serve as both a complete short film and a proof of concept for a feature-length version already in development.
Why Invest
Your investment brings Cemetery Hill to life and supports a clear creative and business strategy. The film is designed for the festival circuit, targeting prestige and genre events such as Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF Shorts, and Fantastic Fest.
Our goal is national and international exposure followed by an online release through curated outlets including ALTER, Short of the Week, and Crypt TV.
Investors will benefit through:
- Screen credits and visibility across festival and digital platforms
- Exposure within an emerging film subgenre with long-term commercial potential
- Association with a production team that values creative integrity and operational excellence
- Inclusion in Ragged Films’ future feature slate development
Cemetery Hill is positioned to strengthen the Ragged Films brand, expand its festival presence, and create relationships with distributors and financiers for future projects.
Production Overview
Target Budget: $12,000
- Above the Line (Talent and Key Crew): $3,200
- Below the Line (Production Crew and Support): $3,200
- Locations, Permits, Insurance: $1,800
- Post-Production (Editing, Music, Assets): $1,300
- Marketing and Distribution: $500
- Contingency: $2,000
Every dollar supports production and screen value. The focus is efficient spending and maximum visual impact.
Partnership with Northwest Film Forum
Cemetery Hill is fiscally sponsored by Northwest Film Forum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports independent filmmaking across the Pacific Northwest.
Through this partnership, investors and donors can contribute tax-deductible funds directly toward the film’s production.
Through this partnership, investors and donors can contribute tax-deductible funds directly toward the film’s production.
Ways to Contribute:
Online: Donate through PayPal
By Check: Payable to Northwest Film Forum, memo “Cemetery Hill”
1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Through Employer Matching Gifts or Donor-Advised Funds: Available through Microsoft, Boeing, Adobe, AT&T, and others via Benevity
For Stock or Large Contributions: Contact Camille or Jill at NWFF for instructions
Tax ID: 91-1702331
Tax ID: 91-1702331
Sponsorship and Recognition
$500 – Supporter
Name in film credits under “Special Thanks” and invitation to Seattle private screening.
Name in film credits under “Special Thanks” and invitation to Seattle private screening.
$1,000 – Associate Producer
On-screen credit, logo on Ragged Films site, and inclusion in festival press kit.
On-screen credit, logo on Ragged Films site, and inclusion in festival press kit.
$2,500 – Executive Producer
Prominent credit, logo on posters and festival packets, and set visit opportunity.
Prominent credit, logo on posters and festival packets, and set visit opportunity.
$5,000 – Presenting Partner
“Presented by [Your Name or Company]” credit, top placement in materials, and recognition at premiere.
“Presented by [Your Name or Company]” credit, top placement in materials, and recognition at premiere.
For partnership or investment inquiries, contact hey@raggedfilms.com.