Ta-Tai Maudit is a short film that tells the tale of a fictional Cajun Bigfoot legend passed down for generations—mostly to scare children. But for Chance and Julie, the legend is about to become very real.
This project is a concept short, created with the goal of eventually expanding it into a feature-length film. We’re testing the waters to see what can be achieved with a modest budget, local Louisiana talent, and a deep passion for storytelling.
The film stars Mitch Laing as Chance, Sherina Leggett as Julie, and Brad Smalling as the Ta-Tai Maudit. All three actors hail from the Monroe / West Monroe area of northern Louisiana.
Ta-Tai Maudit loosely translates from Cajun French as “Cursed Monster.” The story is set in the 1970s, deep in the Atchafalaya Swamp of south Louisiana.
Written and directed by Patrick Bennett, co-host of the Filmsquatch Podcast, the film also features cameo appearances by Bennett and fellow co-host Kendall “The Crazy Cajun” Fontenot.
Support the FilmWe are currently seeking finishing funds to help cover actor compensation, our original score, and post-production costs.
For a $25 donation, supporters will receive an “Associate Producer” credit in the film. This includes:- Your name listed in the on-screen credits- A printed Associate Producer certificate- An invitation to a special private screening exclusively for Associate Producers before the film’s festival run(This credit is honorary and does not include ownership, creative control, or financial participation in the film.)
If you’d like to support Ta-Tai Maudit, please follow the link below to purchase the $25 Associate Producer credit on eBay. We sincerely thank you for helping bring this Louisiana-made film to life. Use this link to get the credit: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
The film stars Mitch Laing as Chance, Sherina Leggett as Julie, and Brad Smalling as the Ta-Tai Maudit. All three actors hail from the Monroe / West Monroe area of northern Louisiana.
Ta-Tai Maudit loosely translates from Cajun French as “Cursed Monster.” The story is set in the 1970s, deep in the Atchafalaya Swamp of south Louisiana.
Written and directed by Patrick Bennett, co-host of the Filmsquatch Podcast, the film also features cameo appearances by Bennett and fellow co-host Kendall “The Crazy Cajun” Fontenot.
Support the FilmWe are currently seeking finishing funds to help cover actor compensation, our original score, and post-production costs.
For a $25 donation, supporters will receive an “Associate Producer” credit in the film. This includes:- Your name listed in the on-screen credits- A printed Associate Producer certificate- An invitation to a special private screening exclusively for Associate Producers before the film’s festival run(This credit is honorary and does not include ownership, creative control, or financial participation in the film.)
If you’d like to support Ta-Tai Maudit, please follow the link below to purchase the $25 Associate Producer credit on eBay. We sincerely thank you for helping bring this Louisiana-made film to life. Use this link to get the credit: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT