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Posted project update #7Trailer, Poster, More Coming Soon!
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6 days ago
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commented on a projectYes, for sure Jeff! Keep a lookout for an update in the next day or so!
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on February 21
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Posted project update #6One Fast Moving Wagon Train!
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on October 31, 2011
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commented on a projectThanks John! We'll be filming north of Los Angeles.
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on October 28, 2011Funded!
Cowboy Creed - Short Film by Runic Films
To save his ladylove, a hero must stand against a criminal's deadly vengeance. An authentic cowboy film that needs YOU!
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103% funded $10,310 pledged
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- Funded Oct 28, 2011
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on October 27, 2011
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commented on a projectThank you kindly for Backing us Rick and Rob!
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on October 27, 2011
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commented on a project updateThanks Jeff! Hi Christopher! Thanks for the link! The Epic is indeed a cool camera. When Dave and I sat down with the script, we talked about what look and feel will serve the story best. We chatted about all the various systems (camera and workflow) we've used over the passed ten or so years-- Dave's used about every single one out there(!) and we've both shot on film. From a creative standpoint, we decided that film has the aesthetic we're looking for right out of the gate. From a technical one, considering the limitations our small indie film will have and the lighting conditions we'll be working with, film will actually allow our tight crew to move faster than digital and with less equipment. Another one of my objectives is to avoid a lot of color correction and post-processing after filming. Film will give us the texture and color rendition we need just through Dave's work on set and film developing, requiring little adjustment. All of this means the larger up-front cost of film will actually be largely offset with time savings in both production and post. AND that means Cowboy Creed will be completed faster and we'll all get to enjoy it sooner! Thanks again! Ben
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on October 27, 2011
Runic Films
Posted project update #5102% Funded and Anthony De Longis Joins the Cowboy Creed Cast!
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Only 29 hours remaining to scoop up awesome Cowboy Creed rewards! If you're already a Backer, please keep spreading the word about Cowboy Creed and Kickstarter! Your Tweets and Facebook posts are much appreciated! If you haven't become a Backer yet, please check out our video and our lineup of awesome rewards!
Are you ready for another amazing announcement? Indomitable actor, director and weapons expert Anthony De Longis has joined the cast of Cowboy Creed! Anthony will play the venerable “Sheriff Eli Graves,” our hero’s mentor! To learn more about Anthony and read the full announcement, please CLICK HERE.
With your help we can make an AMAZING Western!Thank you for believing in us!
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on October 27, 2011
Runic Films
Posted project update #4YeeHOO! Thank you to all our Kickstarter Backers. Over 10k and still 37 hours to go!
Yeehoo! We surpassed our goal and it's all because of your Facebook posts, Twitter tweets and, most importantly, YOU! We greatly appreciate the generosity from each and everyone of you.
With much of Thursday and Friday remaining in our Kickstarter campaign, we have time to continue to raise funding. With your pledges we can afford to make the movie in large part, but there is one element we still cannot afford: FILM. When David (Berry) and I first talked about the look of Cowboy Creed, we agreed that we'd love to shoot on 16mm film to capture that legendary look of a Western. Since then, we've researched and tested and have found that film, with its rough, organic texture tells us, 'Yessir, that there's a Western.' The nick or rub is, film is indeed expensive-- upwards of $1000 a day. Our new goal-- or should I say, our new QUEST is to raise enough funds to film our film... on film! It would be amazing if we can continue to raise funds though our Kickstarter to help take Cowboy Creed to the next level. Are you with us?!
If you're able, please continue to Tweet and Facebook straight until we hit the end on Friday, October 28th at 11pm Eastern/8pm Pacific.Thanks again, pardners!
Ben, JT, David and the whole Cowboy Creed posse!
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on October 25, 2011
Runic Films
Posted project update #3Over 90% Funded and Doug Drexler Joins Cowboy Creed!
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Only 3 days left to reach our goal and over 90% funded! That is just awesome, though we still have a ways to go! If you're already a Backer, please keep spreading the word about Cowboy Creed and Kickstarter on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, email, blogs, anywhere you can! If you're still sitting on the fence, there's no better time to jump in, pardner!
Another great announcement this week! Doug Drexler, Emmy and Academy Award winning visual effects and makeup artist has joined the our cast and crew! To learn more about Doug and read the full announcement, please CLICK HERE.
Many thanks! With your help we can make a GREAT Western!Thank you for believing in us!
Ben and JT
Runic Films
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BEN ALPI - WRITER/DIRECTOR Growing up in wintry upstate New York, Ben daydreamed of far-away lands and built epic snow forts. Now in Los Angeles, he brings his imagination and creativity to film. Ben's work has been on the big screen, on TV and the W... view more
Before you give up on alternatives to get that Western look, have you checked out what is capable with the Red Epic? Specifically, http://vimeo.com/25423444 their own short film TATOO (western stuff starts at 3:30 in). They shot it in only a few days and I think they got pretty authentic look. On a short schedule, digital production's immediate feedback and speed through processing is nothing to sneeze at when you're working on a tight budget.
Just thoughts to ponder. I'm very happy you've made your target goal. Ride 'em Cowboy (Creed)!
Thanks Jeff! Hi Christopher! Thanks for the link! The Epic is indeed a cool camera. When Dave and I sat down with the script, we talked about what look and feel will serve the story best. We chatted about all the various systems (camera and workflow) we've used over the passed ten or so years-- Dave's used about every single one out there(!) and we've both shot on film. From a creative standpoint, we decided that film has the aesthetic we're looking for right out of the gate. From a technical one, considering the limitations our small indie film will have and the lighting conditions we'll be working with, film will actually allow our tight crew to move faster than digital and with less equipment. Another one of my objectives is to avoid a lot of color correction and post-processing after filming. Film will give us the texture and color rendition we need just through Dave's work on set and film developing, requiring little adjustment. All of this means the larger up-front cost of film will actually be largely offset with time savings in both production and post. AND that means Cowboy Creed will be completed faster and we'll all get to enjoy it sooner!
Thanks again!
Ben
I wholeheartedly endorse your filmic choice, just wanted to put options out there. Personal experience with media is always key in decision making. It's interesting that you're one of the few people I've heard claim that film's post costs would be faster and cheaper. (General consensus I've discerned is that it's basically a tie, with the immediacy of feedback versus less technical proficiency needed to tweek the images usually the deciding factor-- outside of the more important, aesthetic choice, of course.) But, when you have a plan and stick to it, you can achieve greatness.
It's really a shame that the last film camera manufacturers have stopped producing new film cameras. I applaud those who stick to the medium for its artistic benefits. I can't wait to see what you do with the project. (And I WILL! now that you've been fully funded.)
Thanks for the discussion, and good luck.
Christopher Schiller