A Short Film!
There’s No Place Like Home.
mission statement
Blending timely social anxieties along with tight, terrifying scares-- HOME is a short film that takes on the poignant themes of financial instability and darkness of the American dream with the thrills and excitement of great haunted house horror.
THE STORY
A financially strapped young couple, desperately on the hunt for their “forever home,” arrive at an open house for a property that seems too good to be true-- a historic, beautiful building with lots of natural light and yes, even original hardwood floors.
But something isn’t quite right here. The picture frames are empty, there’s a strange noise bubbling from the pipes, and the other prospective buyers are just a bit… off. Is it just the bones of the house settling? Or is there something more sinister afoot?
As the couple’s own union begins to come apart under the stress of the major life change, the two make a shocking discovery about their “dream home.” They thought they were house hunting… but what if the house is hunting them?
Inspired by horror movies like Barbarian, Presence, Paranormal Activity, and Poltergeist… this tightly-wound and timely short film explores the nightmare of the home buying process and the bloody sacrifice and rotten foundation that lies beneath the American Dream.
YOUR SUPPORT
Independent filmmaking (much like buying a house in this economy!) is an expensive and difficult effort, and we need your help crowdfunding our project.
Our team is calling in all their bestest favors, but to make sure our crew and actors are properly paid and that this short film is as scary and beautiful as we want it to be… we’re looking to raise at least $10,000 for the production of this movie.
That money will go to cameras and equipment, crew payments, sound, locations, craft services, and post-production costs. This project is a labor of love and so everybody is working on discounted rates to make something we can all be proud of, but the more money we raise, the more fairly we can compensate everyone for their efforts. Our stretch goal is $15,000, and if we hit this goal, we’ll be able to hire more crew, get even better equipment, and provide for the team behind the project. Your donations help support independent artists and creatives who are working to create something we all can be proud of.
THE TEAM
DEVON KERR (Writer/Director)
Devon Kerr is a holy trinity of dork: Screenwriter, crossword constructor, and former employee of the public library. His feature REVENGE BODY, a modern-day adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, recently placed on the 2025 Black List. Devon was also a recipient of the 2022-2023 Humanitas New Voices Fellowship, and his feature MASTERPIECE is being produced by Level Up Pictures and Point Productions with Alexis Jacknow attached to direct. He is currently the Script Coordinator for THE INTERROGATOR (FOX) and has previously worked as a Writer’s Assistant on FBI: MOST WANTED (CBS) and PERSONAL INJURY (Fifth Season).
ANTHONY CAMPANELLA (Producer)
Anthony Campanella is a Los Angeles–based creative executive, producer, and writer passionate about telling bold, emotionally resonant stories. With over eight years of experience across the entertainment industry, he has worked at William Morris Endeavor, Lionsgate, Facebook, and Meta Platforms, gaining a comprehensive understanding of storytelling from development through distribution.
As an independent producer, Anthony has created a slate of acclaimed short films, including Kaleidoscope, Daddy Issues, and Sunday Sauce, the latter starring Academy Award nominee Cathy Moriarty. His work has screened at leading festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, Outfest, NewFest, Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, Frameline, Sonoma International Film Festival, and the Cleveland International Film Festival.
Most recently, he produced Between Heaven & The Heart, recipient of the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant, further cementing his commitment to championing distinctive voices and visually ambitious storytelling. He is also the founder of the production company, Happy Camper Entertainment, where he develops character-driven projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives and connect with audiences worldwide. Anthony previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles chapter of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society (JHRTS), where he led initiatives supporting emerging talent and strengthening industry community engagement.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Donations are tax deductible and 100% of your donations go to supporting the project and crew! Any generosity is much appreciated.
We’re also able to offer rewards for donations:
For a $25 donation, you will receive a Special Thank You in our credits!
For a $100 donation, you will receive an Associate Producer credit on the film!
For a $500 donation, you will receive a Co-Producer credit on the film!
For a $1000 donation, you will receive an Executive Producer credit on the film!
You can also support the project by sharing our donation page through Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, TikTok, or any other social media.
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Devon’s Instagram: @devonmkerr
Thanks for your support!
-Devon, Anthony, and the entire cast & crew