Kickstart This: ‘Mastodon’ Film Explores Growing Up After a Tragedy

Welcome back to another edition of Kickstart This, FirstShowing’s weekly column dedicated to spreading the word about cool indie projects that need your help to become a reality. Today, we’re shining a light on a new film project called Mastodon, a movie that involves a tragedy that befalls a trio of friends and examines themes of friendship, growing up, and the relentless nature of time in the wake of that defining event. It’s a personal story about the consequences of getting stuck in the past, and should be a compelling tale if it gets funded. Take a look at the pitch video below, and don’t forget to donate if you can. Watch this! Mastodon is about Aaron, John and Dan: three guys who were best friends growing up. When something terrible happens to Dan, the two other friends separate and are reunited ten years later, only to discover they couldn’t be more different. Sound familiar? Yes, there’s definitely a Mystic River …