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Long live black and white. strange tales.

05/14/2026

A sneak peek at our test of a set of Petzval lenses for The Savage State.

Designed in 1840 by a Hungarian mathematician and physicist, the Petzval was one of the first photographic portrait lenses ever created. The design was dramatically faster than the lenses of its era and capable of capturing images with striking depth and clarity.

But what makes Petzval lenses truly fascinating is their imperfections.

Unlike modern lenses designed for technical perfection, Petzvals create swirling bokeh, uneven focus falloff, soft edges, and an almost dreamlike painterly quality. The image feels less “recorded” and more remembered.

For portions of The Savage State, we chose to shoot on Petzval lenses not only because they connect visually to the photographic language of the 1800s, but because they emotionally align with the film itself. Our world is a world caught between history, folklore, memory, and myth. We wanted the image to feel enchanted rather than clinically perfect.

In a strange way, this 180-year-old technology will help us create something that feels more timeless than modern lenses ever could.

04/14/2026

Before there was conservation, there was the Hudson River School.

Their paintings didn’t just document nature, they made people care about it.

That idea is at the heart of The Savage State.

As Earth Day approaches, it feels like the right time to ask:

What happens when we stop seeing the world as sacred…
and start treating it as something to consume?

10/13/2025

Nineteen years ago, Theater13 began as a name scribbled in the margins of a notebook. A place for my stories that didn’t fit anywhere else.

Today, it’s grown into a world of its own: films, short stories, folklore, and an ever-expanding mythology.

Thank you to everyone who’s believed in the vision, the strangeness, and the long road ahead. The story continues.

Established 2006.

07/14/2025

As you can see from this concept art, work on our feature film The Savage State continues to move along. You could say, we’re hacking away at it!

06/14/2025

Happy Friday the 13th! Making an independent film is never a linear path but our incredible team keeps lugging that gear up the path anyway. Often times to very remote New England locations to capture the beauty of nature in its untouched form. We can’t wait for you to see some of the landscapes and wildlife we have captured.

02/14/2025

This past December, we filmed two more incredible days of The Savage State in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. These locations brought our world to life in ways we could only dream of! With five shooting days in the can, we’re gearing up to finish filming this year and bring this vision to the screen.

But we can’t do it alone. Join us in making this film a reality! Head to thesavagestate.com or hit the link in bio to support us on Wefunder. Every contribution helps us get one step closer to the finish line.

12/14/2024

We’re kicking off the second leg of production for The Savage State with 2 more days of filming this weekend in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont! If you want to support the film by becoming an investor, there’s still time. Visit the link in our bio for more info.

11/14/2024

Our film is deeply inspired by the natural world, drawing from the Hudson River School painters like Thomas Cole, whose breathtaking landscapes remind us of nature’s sacred beauty and our responsibility to protect it.

We also look to the legacy of Transcendentalism, where nature is seen as a space for spiritual connection and self-discovery, just as it plays a pivotal role in our story.

In a world facing environmental challenges, The Savage State is meant to be a reminder that we must preserve the beauty and power of our world, just as it has inspired generations before us.

10/14/2024

As the veil between worlds grows thin this Halloween season, we invite you to step into the enchanting and mysterious realm of The Savage State!

This hauntingly beautiful illustration captures the essence of our story, where bravery and imagination intertwine in a journey through magical landscapes. Just like the changing leaves and flickering lights, our film is ready to awaken the spirit of adventure.

Want to be part of this spellbinding journey? Invest in The Savage State and help us bring this fantastical vision to life! Check out the link in our bio to learn more.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

09/21/2024

🎉 Giveaway Time! 🎉 We’re thrilled to give away 1 ticket to the world premiere of Salem’s Lot on September 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Santa Monica, CA! 🎬✨

Salem’s Lot is the highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel produced by James Wan, and you could be there to experience it first!

💰 How to Win: Whoever invests the most in our new film, The Savage State, before midnight on Sunday will secure the ticket to this exclusive premiere!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting night. Visit thesavagestate.com to learn more about the project and make your investment. Good luck! 🍀

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http://www.TheSavageState.com/

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