ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING - Escape is an Illusion

Original Programming is a short film directed by Cameron Bortolussi starring Vishal Raghunath. Shoots in 2026 to premiere in 2027.

Director’s Vision

The concept of the doppelganger is very interesting to me. Not just as a physical double, but as an exploration into the psychology behind it. Who we are, who we could be, who we want to be, and who we fear becoming.

Cameron Bortolussi, Director

What You Get

Every backer joins the community around Original Programming. These tiers are built for every kind of film lover, from the person who watches on the couch to the one who wants their name on the poster.

$30: The Viewer
You watch everything. You share the trailers. You tell your friends "you have to see this."
A personal thank you and a handwritten letter from the creative team. Behind-the-scenes updates throughout production and a digital screener of the finished film before anyone else sees it.

$250: The Critic
You don't just watch films. You rate them, review them, and argue about them.
Everything from The Viewer, plus a limited-edition t-shirt designed by the team and your name in the film's Special Thanks credits.

$1000: The Collector
You own the art. You want the story behind the story.
Everything above, plus a behind-the-scenes documentary made exclusively for backers at this level and above. Invitation to a private screening event and a personal update call with the producing team.

$5,000: The Insider
You don't just support films. You help make them.
Everything above, plus an Associate Producer credit on the film and all associated materials. Ongoing access to production updates and creative decisions as the project moves from set to screen.

$10,000: The Mogul
You see the bigger picture. You back the vision.
Everything above, plus an Executive Producer credit on the film and all associated materials. A seat at the table during key creative and strategic milestones from production through the festival run.

Original Programming is a fiscally sponsored project of Entertainment 2 Affect Change (EIN: 46-2660255). All donations are tax-deductible. Tax letters to be provided upon request.

THANK YOU!

This film exists because people like you believe independent storytelling matters. Every dollar and every share brings Original Programming closer to the screen. We can’t wait to show you what we’re building.