Ember Line
"A claustrophobic war drama told almost entirely through a single radio channel."
A film by Daniel Reyes
The pitch
Daniel Reyes is a Marine Corps veteran turned filmmaker. His short 'Comm Check' won Best Short at Telluride.
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Daniel Reyes is a Marine Corps veteran turned filmmaker. His short 'Comm Check' won Best Short at Telluride.
What this film is
Three soldiers, one radio, and 72 hours to decide whether the war they're fighting is the one they were sent to.
Why we're raising
We're working with the Veterans Writing Project for authenticity, and 5% of net proceeds support combat-veteran mental health programs. The cast is in rehearsal; we shoot a 38-day schedule in New Mexico beginning Q3 2026.
Choose how you back this film
- Digital screening pass
- Name in credits
- Behind-the-scenes newsletter
- Everything in Supporter
- Signed digital script
- Monthly producer Q&A
- Early festival tickets
- Set visit (one day)
- 0.05% revenue share
- Associate Producer credit
- Premiere invite (+1)
- Co-Producer credit
- 1% revenue share
- Speaking role consideration
- Lifetime royalty statements
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