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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 18, 2012.

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"Relax. I know what this is. You're at a place, so am I. This is that place."

We have TWO WEEKS to raise $3500!

and then we're off and running!

OUR MINIMUM GOAL OF $500 has been reached!  Please help us take this to the next level. 

We would like to raise $1000 by midnight, Wed June 6th!

"It's So Hostile!" is the first of several of short films with the same crew.  Thanks to the success of our previous kickstarter, we are able to shoot two films in one day, minimizing production costs.  Our second film is "Tiny Box."  Your generous contributions today finance both projects.

Kickstarter requests that we post the minimum amount needed to begin the next phase of our project. $500, allowing us to formally secure our cinematographer, is our minimum goal. $3500 finances the remaining production and post-production costs.

What we've got:

"It's So Hostile!"  and "Tiny Box" are supported by an incredible cast and crew, helmed by director Jared Hillman. 

Thanks to our wonderful benefactors, we are in talks with an ASC award-winning cinematographer who's last film won an Oscar.  Our gorgeous, $6000 per day location was donated.  You may recognize it from Spike Jonze's "Being John Malkovich," Seth Rogen's "For a Good Time, Call...," "Boogie Nights" and "There Will be Blood" director Paul Thomas Anderson's latest feature, "The Master." 

Art director, Deborah Sharpe, is the senior editor of Elle Decor magazine and bedroom stylist to Katy Perry, Dr. Dre, and Oprah, and countless other celebrities.  Wardrobe for Clea in "It's So Hostile" has been provided by English luxury brand Agent Provocateur. 

Our craft services are partially donated by The Daily Grill.

What we need: $3500

$3500 will allow us to shoot on a RED EPIC, the same camera that Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," Ridley Scott's "Prometheus," and "The Amazing Spider-Man"  are shot on. 

Kickstarter requests that we post the minimum amount needed to begin the next phase of our project. $500, allowing us to formally secure our cinematographer, is our minimum goal. $3500 finances the remaining production and post-production costs.

About Our Two Films:

IT'S SO HOSTILE!

"I love it that you brought me here. It's so hostile!" says Clea.

Just as things are about to heat up between Clea and Charlie in the bedroom, guess who arrives home early from work?

a)  his mom

b)  Gary Busey

c)  HIS WIFE

And why won't Clea leave?

 

TINY BOX

"I drank all the liquor and offered him oyster crackers." says Libby.

A dramedy of manners:  beauty-obsessed Cynthia arrives home to find "hysteria."   Her whorish sister, Libby, and gay best friend have prepared the intervention from hell to reunite her with her alcoholic husband.  Booze, pills, and good manners abound, being the least of everyone's problems, and what if they only know half the story?

If you'd like to work with us in the future...

We are preparing for our next film.  Interested Actors and Writers are invited to send submissions to keatonshyler@gmail.com

Gratitude:

I cannot thank our talented cast, phenomenal director, and wonderful artistic team enough. I am so lucky to have such gifted people to work with!

Most importantly, our previous backers helped us ensure the highest standards of quality.

We are so close to finishing.  Please help us meet our goals!

 

Links:

Link to my last film: http://vimeo.com/3164027

Cast:

Keaton Shyler  http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2755982/

Frankie Ingrassia  http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0409050/

Mason McCulley  http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2503798/

Johnny Giacalone  http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0315962/

Nicol Zanzarella Giacalone  http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0953138/

Behind the Scenes:

Keaton Shyler, Producer   http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2755982/

Jared Hillman, Director  http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1169053/

Deborah Sharpe, Art Direction  http://www.deborahsharpelinens.com/

Agent Provocateur, Wardrobe  http://www.agentprovocateur.com/

Daily Grill, Craft Services http://dailygrill.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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    All backers who donate $20 or more may receive a copy of one of the films via email (your choice), our gratitude, a thank you email, and a happy hour meeting with Keaton where she'll treat you to a free appetizer at PS612. http://www.publicschool612.com/ PS612, is a huge sponsor of our film. English Conversion: £13

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    Receive a copy of both films via email, our gratitude, a thank you email, and, as a bonus thank you, half-off a portrait, editorial, or headshot session by Keaton Shyler Photography, where you can be depicted as one of our characters: the Jackie O, the Sex Kitten, the Ladies Man, the Tart-Arnel Intellectual, or the Smut with a Heart of Gold. Images of our donors may be used as publicity for our film. You are not restricted to our characters, and may use the shoot to meet your own creative purposes: perfect for actors, models, bands, and any professional needing portraiture. A full-priced shoot is normally $350 not including hair and makeup. www.keatonshylerphotography.com Shoot will take place in Los Angeles or London. London residents may receive shoot within 2013, restricted to Keaton's travel schedule. English conversion: £224

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    Receive a DVD copy of both films, our gratitude, and a thank you card. And as a bonus thank you, two free portrait, editorial, or headshot sessions by Keaton Shyler Photography, where you can be depicted as one of our characters: the Jackie O, the Sex Kitten, the Ladies Man, the Tart-Arnel Intellectual, or the Smut with a Heart of Gold. Images of our donors may be used as publicity for our film. You are not restricted to our characters, and may use the shoot to meet your own creative purposes: perfect for actors, models, bands, and any professional needing portraiture. www.keatonshylerphotography.com Shoot will take place in Los Angeles or London. Shoots may be gifted, in other words, you may go in on this perk as a group. Perfect for actors, models, and bands who like to frequently update and capture their look. All five shoots must be redeemed within one year after initial shoot. London residents may receive shoot within 2013, restricted to Keaton's travel schedule. English conversion: £320

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    You believe in our team and would like us to excel beyond our budget. With 8,500 we could afford to rent Zeiss lenses and hire a top of the line editor (we're talking big!). However, YOU want to go above and beyond and want to know what's next for our team: a feature, "Pahrump, Nevada." -- a bit like "Little Miss Sunshine" meets "The World of Apu." Your contribution would help finance initial pre-production costs. Please, in return, accept our gratitude, a thank you card, DVD copies of both films, invitation to a private celebratory party, complimentary dinner and drinks with our creative team at the Chateau Marmont. And advance notice and DVD copies of our next two films.

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