What is Kickstarter? We’re the world's largest funding platform for creative projects. Learn more!

388510_560724985698_22700913_31400874_1042493459_n.large

Rhys Ernst

Los Angeles, CA

Focusing on story rather than identity, Rhys Ernst creates stylistic character-driven personal dramas and places queer and transgendered characters into larger narratives. His films include "The Thing" (international premiere Sundance 2012) a... view more

  1. Funded!

    BEST FRIENDS FOREVER (an apocalyptic feature film) by Brea Grant

    Combine two girls, a '76 AMC Pacer, the open road, and an impending nuclear apocalypse, then you get BEST FRIENDS FOREVER.

    • 109% funded $81,797 pledged
    • 939 backers
    • Funded Apr 24, 2012
  2. Funded!

    Heels on Wheels Roadshow 2012 Gas & Tour Fund! by DamienLuxe

    Help the Heels on Wheels Glitter Roadshow go on our third annual tour, a dazzling cabaret of art by queer femme/inine spectrum folks!

    • 102% funded $2,052 pledged
    • 103 backers
    • Funded Apr 15, 2012
  3. Funded!

    Playtime (Spielzeit) by Lucas Mireles

    Inspired by Billy Wilder's 'People On Sunday', Playtime is a seamless journey through the lives of German youth on a Sunday afternoon.

    • 100% funded $6,136 pledged
    • 142 backers
    • Funded Jan 28, 2012
  4. Funded!

    FOURPLAY by Kyle Henry

    FOURPLAY is a feature anthology of four true tales of sexual intimacy.

    • 104% funded $10,481 pledged
    • 191 backers
    • Funded Feb 20, 2012
  5. Funded!

    Valencia (the movies): Chapter 9 by silas howard

    An epic, DIY collaboration between 21 filmmakers, each one translating a chapter of the award-winning novel Valencia into a short film.

    • 110% funded $3,105 pledged
    • 91 backers
    • Funded Nov 18, 2011
  6. Funded!

    Post-production for 'Kiss Me' by Jules Nurrish

    A fighter has to face up to some devastating truths after he kills his opponent in the ring.

    • 134% funded $6,710 pledged
    • 121 backers
    • Funded Nov 17, 2011
  7. Funded!

    AUDITION - One hundred actors. One love story. by Matt Herron

    A couple's love story is portrayed by 100 actors who compete for the 2 lead roles and the chance to perform the final terrifying scene.

    • 110% funded $22,083 pledged
    • 220 backers
    • Funded Aug 31, 2011
  8. Funded!

    The Music of WREST by Jules Gimbrone

    Pairing silent film with music, WREST is a collaboration between composer/performer JULES GIMBRONE and filmmaker ELLIOT MONTAGUE.

    • 102% funded $7,170 pledged
    • 103 backers
    • Funded May 23, 2011
  9. Funded!
    Photo-full

    SHAKEDOWN - a feature length documentary film by LEILAH WEINRAUB

    SHAKEDOWN is the story of a black lesbian strip club in Los Angeles. The film is anchored in the stories of three women.

    • 118% funded $29,525 pledged
    • 694 backers
    • Funded Feb 07, 2011
  10. Funded!
    Photo-full

    HOLLYWOOD NAILS TV SHOW- Make Your Dreams Come True! by Seth Bogart and Brande Bytheway

    YOUR NEW FAVORITE TV SHOW!

    • 102% funded $3,063 pledged
    • 61 backers
    • Funded Feb 03, 2011
  11. Funded!

    Surprise Issues by Kim Kelly and Dylan Mira

    Surprise Issues is a comedic art television show about a bad babysitter.

    • 121% funded $605 pledged
    • 32 backers
    • Funded Jan 01, 2011
  12. Funded!

    Weedeater by Eden Batki and Marty Windahl

    Documentary about Nancy Klehm, plant communicator, teacher, urban forager, hardcore composter, and steward of the earth.

    • 205% funded $1,645 pledged
    • 32 backers
    • Funded Dec 06, 2010
  13. Funded!

    Where Two Are Gathered by Kelly McCrossan

    A film about faith, doubt, jealousy, and betrayal.

    • 107% funded $1,607 pledged
    • 23 backers
    • Funded Dec 07, 2010
  14. Funded!

    Performance Artist Heather Cassils Seeks Finishing Funds by Heather Cassils

    Cassils creates an endurance based performance, resulting in 2 new works, treating the body as a sculptural material

    • 105% funded $5,264 pledged
    • 110 backers
    • Funded Dec 15, 2010
  15. Funded!

    DAMELO TODO (GIVE ME EVERYTHING) FINISHING FUNDS by Class Productions

    DAMELO TODO illuminates a unique alliance born at historic Los Angeles bar Silver Platter when Latina transgender women meet queer performance artists

    • 104% funded $12,486 pledged
    • 227 backers
    • Funded Jul 31, 2010
View 1 canceled project