MARIPOSAS
A SLEEPOVER GONE WRONG
During a graduation night sleepover, a group of girls play a game that opens
a realm of a dark presence forcing them to survive the night as their closest friends turn into something unrecognizable.
WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP
Showcase the Film at Major Festivals
With your help, we’ll complete Mariposas at the highest quality, ready for top-tier horror and independent film festivals around the world. Every festival selection means more exposure for our local artists and more recognition for Scranton’s creative community.
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Support Local Talent & Crew
Your donation gives our talent/crew professional filmmaking experience and helps them build their resumes while working on a polished, studio-quality production. it’s a learning opportunity.
We are committed to hiring talented crew members from the Scranton area while also welcoming students and aspiring filmmakers who want hands-on experience in all aspects of filmmaking. From camera work to set design, lighting, and post-production, this project is designed to educate, inspire, and provide real-world experience to the next generation of creatives.
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Prove Big Stories Can Come From Small Towns
Mariposas is being made locally, by our community, for the world to see. Together, we can show that passionate, skilled artists from small towns can create work that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best.
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Feed, Dress & Empower Our Team
Your contribution also helps cover meals, wardrobe, props, and location costs, all the essentials that make our set run safely, smoothly, and creatively.
HOW WILL YOUR
CONTRIBUTION BE USED
Pre-Production
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Casting and rehearsals
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Location scouting and permits
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Insurance and SAG-AFTRA paperwork
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Storyboarding and scheduling
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Production
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Equipment rentals (camera, lights, sound)
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Crew pay and local talent stipends
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Wardrobe, props, and set design
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Makeup and hair
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Meals and craft services
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Post-Production
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Editing and color correction
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Sound design and original score
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Visual effects (minimal/practical)
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Closed captioning and mastering
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Marketing & Distribution
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Festival submissions
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Trailer and promotional materials
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Press kits and online advertising
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Premiere event and community screenings
We don’t just plan to make a film, we plan to get it seen.
Following the success of our last feature collaboration, Shadows of the Past
(now streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, FandangoNOW, Plex, Local Now, WatchFree, and other platforms), Mariposas will follow the same path:
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Submissions to major horror and independent film festivals
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Pitching to global streaming platforms for digital distribution
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Seeking international sales and licensing opportunities
Even $5 makes a real difference, every donation adds up to help us keep creating opportunities, telling meaningful stories, and empowering young talent in film.
If you believe in what we’re doing but can’t give financially right now, we’d still love your help! Whether it’s sharing the campaign, volunteering on set, donating materials, or connecting us with resources, please reach out.
About Scranton Films & Our Mission
Scranton Films was founded by Luz Cabrales, Carissima Hodovanec and Julian Santos, filmmakers who believe in using storytelling to uplift our local community and open doors for others. Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, our mission is simple, to create professional films that give local artists, students, and young creatives real opportunities to learn, grow, and shine. Over the last 9 years, Scranton Films has grown into a space where collaboration, mentorship, and creativity come together.
