Our Story

As a female horror writer, I wanted to create a terrifying story for women - a story that could only be told from a woman's perspective with no stock characters or gender exploitation. I wanted strong, feminine characters both in my protagonist and my villain; the kind of women who make the Devil say, "Oh crap, she's up!" the second her feet hit the floor in the morning, and yet women who feel disarmingly real. I believe every woman can relate to the questions raised in this film about motherhood and our fears surrounding it, and my hope is that it scares the shit out of you.

Shot entirely in Austin, TX, this story was made possible by the help of many talented artists.

L.M. Harter, Writer/Director

Awards: Second Rounder at Austin Film Festival

Mark Glaviano, Director of Photography

Published in:

Aaron Rottinghaus, Editor

Assistant Editor - Big Love (23 episodes)
Writer/Director - Apart (2011)
Editor - The Lonely Ones (2006)
and more

Works:

"Creation Myths" performed by the Ohio University Wind Ensemble, 2011

"Euphonium Concerto" performed at the University of Arkansas, 2010

"Knife" performed by the New York-based ensemble Alarm Will Sound, 2008

with degrees in composition from the University of Michigan and Ohio University.

And the talented cast...

Aly Talley - Cassandra

Jennifer Adams - Waitress

Jason Newman - Sheriff

Violeta Lopez - Baby Allison
Special thanks to Melissa Lopez

And to fill out the amazing crew...

Executive Producer - Matt DeVillier
Producer - Ben Roberts
Assistant Director  - Tony Faia
Assistant Producer - Mark Mote
Sound - Josh Riche
Make-Up - Josephine McAdam
Lead Gaffer - Navid Hoomanrad


Thanks to the hard-working and infinitely talented cast and crew, the shoot was wildly successful.

With your support, this lil' scary story from Texas can terrify audiences around the world.

The Impact

Nearly everyone who is working on this film is working on it for free or for gas money, their passion for the art of film driving them.  They have dedicated their time, and often personal resources, but without additional funding it will be for naught.  Your contributions will not only help the completion of this film, but also ensure that the talented independent artists involved can continue creating and spreading their art.

What We Need & What You Get

Birth Mother needs post-production funding to take it from the editing-room floor in Texas to international film festivals.

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