ACTOR ATTACHMENTS
Trieste Kelly Dunn (Banshee, Blindspot, United 93)
Jennifer Mudge (The Irishman, Shades of Blue, Bull)
Tovah Feldshuh (The Walking Dead, Law & Order, Golda's Balcony)
LOGLINE
When bestselling author Annie Bell returns to her hometown after her estranged mother mysteriously disappears, she uncovers a web of ancient Norse mythology, family secrets, and forgotten rituals that force her to question everything she believes about her past and her own sanity.
TEAM
DIRECTOR: Robin Rose Singer
WRITER: Matt Bailey
PRODUCERS: Lisa Donmall-Reeve, Martin Delon
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Matt Simpkins
EDITOR: Greg Roderick
Robin Rose Singer is an award-winning filmmaker whose recent projects have been supported by multiple Producers Guild of America initiatives. Her work has screened at leading festivals, including Tribeca Festival, while producer Lisa Donmall-Reeve has built an impressive track record producing acclaimed independent films recognized at festivals worldwide. Together, the team brings a thoughtful artistic vision and deep independent filmmaking experience to Lineage.
KEY DETAILS
GENRE: Psychological Thriller
SUBGENRE: Norse Folklore / Supernatural Mystery
BUDGET: Modest independent feature designed to maximize production value while maintaining an efficient capital structure.
FILMING LOCATION: Upstate New York
STATUS: Development
CURRENT FINANCING: Raising equity financing.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Fans of elevated psychological thrillers, mythology-driven suspense, and prestige independent cinema.
WHY INVEST
Lineage is exceptionally well positioned to become a breakout independent thriller. Combining one of the industry's most commercially enduring genres with an original foundation in Norse mythology, the film offers the kind of distinctive storytelling that captures attention on the festival circuit while appealing to audiences around the world.
Produced on a disciplined independent budget, Lineage is designed to maximize production value while maintaining an efficient capital structure, creating an attractive opportunity for both seasoned and first-time film investors. Its compelling blend of psychological suspense, family drama, and ancient folklore creates a cinematic experience that feels both elevated and commercially accessible. The project's Scandinavian roots also create opportunities for strategic partnerships and audience engagement within Norwegian and Norwegian-American communities.
Led by director Robin Rose Singer and an accomplished independent filmmaking team, Lineage reflects the work of artists with a distinctive creative vision and a deep commitment to exceptional storytelling. For investors, this is an opportunity to support outstanding emerging talent while participating in a film with meaningful festival, international, and commercial potential.
STORY
After announcing plans to write an exposé about her estranged mother, bestselling author Annie Bell receives shocking news: her mother has vanished. Returning to her rural hometown, Annie reunites with her reclusive sister while searching for answers. As she uncovers ancient ceremonial artifacts and forgotten Norse symbols hidden among her mother's belongings, the investigation spirals into an increasingly unsettling journey where mythology and reality begin to blur.
As Annie descends deeper into obsession, she must confront long-buried family secrets and decide whether to heed the warnings surrounding her mother's mysterious past or embrace the darkness in pursuit of the truth. Lineage is an atmospheric psychological thriller that explores identity, inheritance, grief, and the enduring power of ancient belief.