A short film by Chris Grant Wenchell (XXII Pictures)
Desert Sleep
Stranded overnight near the border wall, a tow truck driver slips into a surreal night where reality fractures—and something starts answering back.
THE FILM
Desert Sleep is a tension-forward, psychological short set in the harsh stillness of the desert—where the border wall becomes more than a landmark. As the night deepens, reality bends and a stranded tow truck driver is forced to confront what’s real, what isn’t, and what wants him to stay.
WHY DESERT SLEEP
I’m building Desert Sleep to deliver a festival-level short with cinematic production value and real emotional impact—built lean, executed professionally, and designed to compete. Your support directly funds production and post so we can finish strong and submit to top festivals.
CURRENT STATUS
- Pre-Production: assembling key crew & locking locations
- Production Plan: 2 nights (3 max)
- Festival Goal: Sundance & top-tier circuit (strategy-driven rollout)
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
Desert Sleep — Backer ($50)
Desert Sleep — Friend of the Film ($100)
Desert Sleep — Friend of the Film ($100)
A simple way to help push Desert Sleep into production and post.
- Digital Thank You + supporter name on our website
- Behind-the-scenes updates as we prep + shoot
- Early access to festival/news announcements
Note: Support helps fund production and post. Credit placement is subject to final cut/deliverables and schedule.
Desert Sleep — Friend of the Film ($100)
Desert Sleep — Friend of the Film ($100)
Desert Sleep — Friend of the Film ($100)
You’re officially part of the build.
- Everything in Backer
- Your name listed on the website as Friend of the Film
- Private progress updates (pre-pro + post milestones)
Note: Support helps fund production and post. Credit placement is subject to final cut/deliverables and schedule.
Desert Sleep — Contributor ($250)
Desert Sleep — Friend of the Film ($100)
Desert Sleep — Contributor ($250)
Fuel a real production need (gear, locations, permits, meals).
- Everything in Friend of the Film
- Name in end credits: Special Thanks
- Early link to the finished film when available (private)
Note: Support helps fund production and post. Credit placement is subject to final cut/deliverables and schedule.
Desert Sleep — Patron ($500)
Desert Sleep — Champion ($1,000)
Desert Sleep — Champion ($1,000)
This level helps us finish strong in post (sound, color, music, deliverables).
- Everything in Contributor
- Name in end credits: Special Thanks — Patron
- Access to a private post-production update + festival plan
Note: Support helps fund production and post. Credit placement is subject to final cut/deliverables and schedule.
Desert Sleep — Champion ($1,000)
Desert Sleep — Champion ($1,000)
Desert Sleep — Champion ($1,000)
A serious push that moves the needle.
- Everything in Patron
- Name in end credits: Special Thanks — Champion
- Personal thank-you message from Chris (email or video)
Note: Support helps fund production and post. Credit placement is subject to final cut/deliverables and schedule.
Desert Sleep — Silver ($5,000)
Desert Sleep — Champion ($1,000)
Desert Sleep — Silver ($5,000)
Silver support helps lock key crew + deliver festival-ready post.
- Everything in Bronze
- End credits: Silver Supporter (Special Thanks)
- Sponsor shout-out on social (IG story + post) (optional)
Note: Support helps fund production and post. Credit placement is subject to final cut/deliverables and schedule.
FAQ
No — this is a supporter contribution to an independent film.
Credits are locked during post-production. We’ll confirm your credit name after purchase.
Supporters receive periodic production updates by email.
Yes. Use “Partner / Press” below and we’ll coordinate logo + recognition options.
PARTNER / PRESS
For partnerships, press, or sponsor coordination, contact:
XXII PICTURES
XXII Pictures | VitaFit Performance | Dutch Ball | Chris Grant Wenchell (Founder)
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