Short Summary

My name is Bryn Dami. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA but currently live in Atlanta, GA! I grew up loving movies, mostly horror. I direct, act, write…the list goes on!

This campaign is for my horror feature film, Never Return! This story was created by myself and put on stage many years ago. Now my production partner, Adam Michael and I added more to the script to make it into a film! My team and I want to make this for horror fans  by horror fans. Lots of blood but also bring characters to the screen that you can relate to on many levels. There’s more than just blood and fear…love, comedy, drama, you name it! 

I am very aware that our goal is higher than most IndieGoGo campaigns. I want to make a horror film that not only I’m proud of, but, I want everyone else to be just as excited. As a fellow horror fan, this film (again) is also for horror fans. My cast and crew have shared their excitement repeatedly and I can’t wait to work with everyone. We have actors from Terrifier 2 as well as Stranger Things attached to Never Return . By donating, we will make sure we pay our actors and crew, have amazing SPFX, food for everyone, great locations, etc. This film is personal for me. My baby. I have directed in the past but this film will be my first feature and it won’t be the last! Please remember, if you can’t donate, do not worry, sharing helps just as much. Thank you for your support and I can’t wait to call action!

What We Need & What You Get

Our overall goal for the campaign is 250,000. Like I mentioned before, It is a lot! With that being said, We need it for a multitude of reasons such as:

• paying our actors
• paying our crew
• catering/food
• equipment
• lodging for talent and crew
• Locations
• SPFX/masks
• wardrobe

I want to make a horror film that has audiences leaving the theater wanting more. I love what I do so passionately and I want to be able to share this with my fellow horror lovers! This is more than a film to me and I’m grateful for the support as well as my team who are ready to help me bring this film to life!

We have many perks that I am very excited to share with you. To name a few:

• signed posters
• DVD’s
• signed script
• background opportunities
• get covered in blood and have your own death scene
• special thanks in the credits
• “producer” perks

There are so many more but these are a few to name! I can’t wait for you to see what else we have to offer!

Most perks are self explanatory but one example:

“Producer” Perks

There are three different tiers.  

Associate

-end and IMDB credits

Executive

-Listed in opening, ending and IMDB credits

-“Killer Finale” Perks

Producer

-listed in opening and end credits and IMDB

-2 premiere tickets and VIP Party

-Killer Finale Perks

-come on set for 2 days (nothing covered) If you can’t make it to set, you will get a personalized thank you AND a video chat of your choice OR be on a video call from set

All the money we raise will go straight into paying our actors and crew as well as other important things like location(s), lodging, food, etc. No matter what we make we will work with what we raise to make sure everyone on set has the best experience and so that we can make the best film for YOU!

Talent:

Other character announcements: COMING SOON!

Gabriella Pizzolo made waves appearing in the season 3 finale of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things as Dustin’s long distance girlfriend Suzie. The pair became a viral sensation with their rendition of the song Never Ending Story. She recently has continued her role in Stranger Things 4. 

At age 10 she made her Broadway debut as the title role in Matilda the Musical. Following her year-long run, she went on to be in the original company of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical Fun Home, eventually taking over the lead role of Small Alison. Her proudest moment was representing Fun Home when singing for Michelle Obama on the television special Broadway at the White House (TLC). She appeared opposite Jake Gylenhaal in the City Center Encores production of Sunday in the Park with George as well as the Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit anniversary production of The Secret Garden as Mary Lenox.

Following her success on Broadway, she was cast as the younger version of Idina Menzel’s character CC in Lifetime’s remake of the classic film Beaches. She has also appeared on the CBS series Braindead. 

Currently, Gabriella can be heard voicing the series regular character Cricket on Nickelodeon’s popular animated series Butterbean’s Cafe and as Angela Waters on HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.

Kailey Hyman, born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is best known for A Man Called Otto (2022), Terrifier 2 (2022) and Second Thoughts (2019).

Felissa Rose grew up in New York always wanting to perform. At the age of 13, she landed the role of Angela in the cult film Sleepaway Camp (1983). She not only acts, but, produces as well! She has done and/or been apart of over 150 different projects throughout her entire career!

Rick Styczynski was born and raised in Troy, NY. He currently lives in Saint Augustine, FL. 

Owner of 13X Studios custom hockey masks for 7 years.  Rick was “Selfie Guy” in Damien Leone’s horror blockbuster Terrifier 2. His character gained a cult like following which led to his documentary Selfie King.

Carmine Elvezio is an actor, storyteller and is extremely excited to be taking on the lead role of Jackson. Has appeared in “Out of order” (movie), Judge no Book (movie) Showtime’s, “Billions” (tv show) and “Alone” at 54 below. He graduated from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2020.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Josh Riley is a versatile actor who seamlessly transitioned from an athletic background to a thriving career in the entertainment industry. His journey to the world of acting began when he took on the iconic role of Kenickie in his high school play, “Grease,” where his passion for the arts was ignited.

Josh’s dedication and talent earned him a scholarship to The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, where he honed his craft and earned an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Studies for Film and Television Performance. Since graduating, Josh has made impressive strides in the world of entertainment.

Josh has already achieved notable accomplishments, including a co-star role on the hit series “FBI” and a supporting role in the feature film “Battle for Saipan,” where he shared the screen with Hollywood veteran Casper Van Dien. He also showcased his acting prowess in a co-star role alongside Lilli Cooper in the feature film “SHEEPDOG.” He also currently signed to a new agency!

Not content with just acting, Josh has ventured into production and recently produced his first short film, “Jack,” in which he also delivered a remarkable performance. His dedication to both in front of and behind the camera underscores his passion and commitment to the world of film and television.

Isabella Carlsen was raised in Jacksonville Florida and then moved to Chicago and received her BFA from the Chicago College of Performing Arts in 2019. In 2021 she moved to Atlanta Georgia to pursue TV/Film and has appeared on Oxygen and a few short films. Isabella’s favorite movie genre is horror and is super excited to be joining the cast of Never Return and making her feature film debut!

Anthony Dain was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, Anthony was introduced to the arts at a very early age. Upon moving to Columbus Ohio as an adolescent, he quickly found himself in the spotlight performing cosplay characters at festivals, conventions, and parties. Soon enough his cosplay evolved into a loving and healthy career of acting. Eventually his love for film making led to writing, directing and producing.

Candice Ayer is a Jamaican actress who was born and raised in the parish of St. Catherine.  Candice discovered her passion for entertainment at six years old. For 6 years, she participated in speech competitions at her primary school, winning gold and silver medals. She has always been outspoken and when she migrated to the states at 12 years old, she continued her passion by participating in her middle school’s after school program where she was apart of the movie they were filming.

In high school, she moved to another city, Staten Island where she picked up a love for journalism. For 4 years, she studied journalism. After graduation, she attended CSI with no declared major. Sophomore year, Candice decided to add a drama class in her schedule and fell in love with acting all over again. From taking that one acting class, she decided to pursue a career in acting. She transferred to NYCDA after a successful audition. 2 years later (in 2020), Candice graduated college in the middle of COVID. After graduation, getting jobs were a bit difficult due to the country being in a pandemic but Candice kept auditioning. She landed a couple background roles in student films: Wu Tang, Raising Kannan, HBO Pause: Sam Jay Show, Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t and The Time Traveler’s Wife. Her first speaking role was on a student film, Daddy’s Little Girl where she played the character Patrelle. She has also done voiceover work for podcasts on social media. Candice is determined to make a name for herself and her goal is to one day become an EGOT winner.

Sarah Elena started her acting career in theater at the age of 13. Throughout her theater career, she played the role of Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Elsa in Frozen, as well as Henry in Newsies. Additionally, as she has made her way to film, Sarah has recently worked on Drive Away Dolls. Sarah is very eager to be on set and work with everyone involved.

Alexis Nichole Neuenschwander is an actress, currently residing in Columbus, OH. Actively performing on stage, since the age of 6, she was an avid member of her local theatrical community. Her main focus is musical theater. Switching up her passion for on-stage performance, Alexis discovered a newfound love for film. Her view is that “Every audition, every performance, every encounter on set is a way to grow and learn more about the industry. You just become a more grounded and well rounded actor.”

In 2023, Alexis made her on-screen debut, and she looks forward to her future involvement in many more film projects.

Joseph Richer is very excited to make his feature film debut as Mark in “Never Return”. Joseph graduated from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2020 with an associates degree in Film & Television acting. He is currently living in North Carolina where he works full time and auditions as much as possible in his free time. One of his major credits is his role of ‘Oskar’ in the first American production of the Swedish play “Let the Right One In” at the University of South Carolina at Upstate where he was nominated for the Irene Ryan Acting award through the state of South Carolina.

Ashley Rae has been a lover of horror films since she was a child. In the past few years, she has been exploring performing herself. She starred as a lead in the horror film “Macabre Mountain”, alongside Felissa Rose and Robert Mukes. Along with acting, singing, and modeling, she has begun working behind the scenes writing, directing, and doing special effects for film. Ashley was recently First Assistant Director on “Ray”, a short film starring Thomas Kopache.

Crew:

Bryn Dami is an actor, director, writer and producer from Pittsburgh, PA but current resides in Atlanta, GA! She has directed shorts and for stage but this will be her first feature film! She grew up loving horror and films. Besides being in the industry, she also works as a talent handler at comic cons! She is excited to (finally) take her passion and love of film to the next level!

Adam is an award-winning filmmaker whose works have been selected to over 50 different film festivals through the years. He has had a love and passion for films ever since he was a child which gave him the push to begin writing/directing films of his own. Adam founded his production company, Candid Life Entertainment, which he uses as a platform to make films with strong messages that are both entertaining and thought-provoking like Shredded, 113 N Indigo Dr, Extraction USA, Gemini, Macabre Mountain, and Ray.

Jake Ryan Baker is a writer, filmmaker, and photographer, sometimes in that order. A lifelong film lover, it wasn’t until deciding to take a screenwriting class in college that he realized someone had to make those pretty pictures and creative stories that he liked watching so much. From there, he had the bug. He’s since written and directed several short films (a few having seen festival play), and has a writing credit on the feature film Macabre Mountain. When the world shut down but the urge to create was still there, he picked up a cheap photography camera and discovered another new passion. And sometimes he gets to combine his two loves and do behind the scenes video and photography on movie sets. He’s very excited to get to snapshot what are sure to be some amazing moments of this wonderful cast and crew bringing Bryn’s vision to life.

Faith Boardman is an award winning editor, script supervisor, cinematographer and director based out of Indiana. Upon completing her Bachelor Degree in Cinema Production, she acquired a robust foundation in understanding the filmmaking process. Faith leverages her expertise and meticulous attention to detail to bring each project to life! Her dedication revolves around her passion for storytelling through the medium of film.

Elizabeth attended Ball State University in Muncie, IN, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications with a concentration on Digital Production Audio in 2015. She attended the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA, and earned her Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design in 2018 where she focused her studies on post sound with a focus on re-recording mixing. She is a freelance location sound and post-sound engineer based out of Indiana who has worked on numerous films and different types of media for clients.

Roman was born and raised in Rising Sun, Indiana. He is the owner of Studio 605 which has been producing independent films for the last 10 years. Studio 605 has produced 20 feature films and over 10 shorts, averaging 3 films a year; 6 films with National & International distribution. He is well known for working on films such as Macabre Mountain, The Wicked Ones, Placid Park (coming soon) and so much more!

Lily Connor was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a freshman Acting Major at Shenandoah University. She has been involved with theater and film for 8 years. She’s worked on stage and on film sets such as I’ve been in A Woman In the Pages and Eden Soaring, Murder On the Orient Express, Pride and Prejudice and more! She also has experience in directing! She is beyond thrilled to be apart of this project.

Cory Shearer stepped into the world of Video Production in 2017. In 2021, he successfully completed his academic pursuit, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts & Science with a specialization in Video Production from IUPUI.
He currently works as an Art Director. With a keen eye for design and a passion for storytelling, Cory enjoys contributing his creative talents to a wide array of projects, spanning commercials, television, and film. His commitment to his craft and his ability to bring visual concepts to life make him an invaluable asset in the realm of visual storytelling.

Anthony David discovered his love of the camera while filming his friends skateboarding in high school. With influences from music videos, punk rock and old skateboard videos, he brings a unique style to his filmmaking. He is the founder of Rad Entertainment and the director of The Undesirables and Macabre Mountain.

Nick was born and raise in Logansport, Indiana. He knew from a young age that he wanted to work in the filming industry, more specifically, behind the scenes! Nick has worked on projects like Macabre Mountain, The Undesirables and more!

Directors Note: Nick will also be taking some incredible drone shots for our film! I am super excited to see how that turns out and I can’t wait to share it all with you soon!

And More!