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a short film by Leah Camille Davis

cage

The Story

Through deeds and signatures, a young woman must wrestle an abandoned property from the grip of fading glamour and long-nursed resentment.

 

cage is an intimate short film examining how pride and memory shape identity, particularly for women conditioned to choose their dignity over disclosure. At its core is the story of Savannah and Hazel, former co-owners of a once-thriving night lounge, and Kelly, the daughter of the property owner. What begins as a legal transfer of ownership becomes a confrontation with the quiet violences we inherit and sometimes perpetuate. 


Set primarily in almost a single location and a small window of time, cage explores how legacy is carried, contested, and exposed across generations.

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The Story

Where are we in the process?

Currently, cage is in Pre-Production with a projected shoot time of October 2025.

Pre-Production means we are focused on mapping out our specific visuals, casting our main characters, and finalizing our shooting schedule!

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Why Contribute?

Thanks to our fiscal sponsor, SoulCare Community Services, a registered 501(c)(3), your donation is secure and tax-deductible.

 

With a $10k micro-budget, your support helps cover:

  • Fair pay for our cast and crew

  • Location rentals and production design

  • On-set meals for the team

  • Post-production (editing, color, sound design)

  • Film festival submissions to help cage find its audience

Thank You Gifts for Your Support
Give at any level. These rewards are just an extra thanks!

$15 — The Ante

  • ​Social Media shoutout & your name listed on our Thank You page

$25 — The Tell

  • All previous rewards

  • Exclusive access to our cage-inspired Spotify and Apple Music playlists

 

$50 — The Hand

  • All previous rewards

  • Downloadable digital copy of the final shooting script

 

$75 — The Read

  • All previous rewards

  • Behind-The-Scenes Photo album

 

$100 — The Deal

  • All previous rewards

  • Invite to first Digital Screening

  • Priority notifications and entry for all screenings

 

$250 — The Table

  • All previous rewards

  • Associate Producer credit (IMDb + website)

  • 1st Exclusive In-Person Screening (invite only)

 

$500 — The Marker

  • All previous rewards

  • Exclusive prop from set (selected after production)

  • Your name in the end credits of the final film

 

$750 — The House

  • All previous rewards

  • Executive Producer credit in film, website, and all materials

  • Exclusive printed “zine” with moodboards, stills, and production notes

 

$1000+ — The Highest Bet

  • All previous rewards

  • Framed gallery photo from set (signed by cast + crew)

  • Signed hard copy of final script with director’s notes

  • Tribute mention in all official materials!

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