About this project
The Story
This project is a visual telling (alright, a movie) of a loveable short story that has the uplifting heart of a Pixar animation and the quirky oddness of a Tim Burton piece. It is set in a world based on our own industrial revolution, but with a healthy dose of fantasy steampunk elements woven in. I present to you… Monty and the Runaway Furnace.
This tale stars a little old maintenance man, Monty Montyson who is in love with the large furnace that he maintains in the basement of the factory where he works. Sure that sounds odd but Monty thinks the furnace is his deceased wife Grace. Most people dread going into work. With our Monty though, it's the only time he is truly happy. But like every man-on-furnace romance there's a problem. The furnace is terribly inefficient and noisy, which just infuriates the new boss who wants to prove he can be an even greater businessman than the kind, caring, and WEAK previous owner, his Father. Monty must find a way to protect Grace, and ultimately his own happiness, from the tyrannical Walter VinTucket, III.
The Project
This is ultimately a student run project but we have received help and guidance from many professionals who have donated their own limited time and equipment to support us. We have been working on this project for nearly two years and unfortunately we still lack the financial means to finish filming. This is where you can help us tell the amazing story of Monty and his runaway furnace.
Our goal is to raise an additional $10,000. These funds are the absolute minimum necessary to finish principal photography. Funds will go to production design and the location fees needed to create this unique and enthralling world. For more information check out the official website at www.MontyandtheFurnace.com. Thank you for your interest!
UPDATE: Check out the "Updates" tab above to read the exciting story about the origins of our furnace Grace. It's a nail bitter!
FAQ
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 27, 2011.
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Every dollar counts!!! You'll get our eternal gratitude and a BIG hug if I ever meet you. Where else can you get the promise of a BIG hug for $1? Notice the 100,000 limit. That's many, many plethoras of hugs.
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The above plus your name on the donor’s list section of the Official Webpage and emailed Special Photo Updates.
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All the above plus a Standard Definition screener of the final film after it runs the festival circuit.
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All the above plus a Monty and the Runaway Furnace Crew Shirt (worn once).
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All the above except an upgraded Crew Shirt (it's been worn twice) and the addition of an Official Movie Poster.
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The 100 dollar Rewards Plus a Blu-Ray of the film.
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All the above except the worse Crew Shirt upgrade (it's never been worn) and the addition of a Free Movie Ticket when the film screens at a festival near you, your name in the Closing Credits under special thanks, a Limited Two-Thumbs-Up Dual DVD+Blu-ray Edition of the Director’s award winning first short film “King of the Ring”, 2 Monty PR Shirts and an invitation to be an Extra in the film.
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All the above except the ultimate Crew Shirt upgrade (worn by my mother) and not only a Free Movie Ticket when the film screens at a festival near you but an enhanced cinematic experience with a Jumbo Tub-O-Popcorn (to share with me). You'll also get a framed Monty Special Edition Art Work collection piece, an invitation to the First Public Screening if you come to Los Angeles and a Limited Web Screening of the picture locked film.
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All the above except the Crew Shirt is off my back and a Jumbo Soda to go with the popcorn (to share with my brother) at your Free Festival Screening. You'll also receive entrance into the checkers tournament for the only Original Miniature of the factory machine that really works and a copy of the final film Before Festival Screening.
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All the above except the Crew Shirt off the furnaces back and the addition of Free Editing Work for any piece up to 5 minutes in duration and Executive Producer Credits in the closing titles.
Project By
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I hail from Melbourne... Florida that is. Melbourne Beach Florida to be exact but I can still do a decent Aussie accent.
I moved to Los Angeles, California and am currently finishing my Masters Degree at Loyola Marymount University in Film. I love to tell stories and create visuals that completely immerse the viewer in surreal environments but still reflect aspects of every day life.
I'm currently making the transition from student to professional and am pursuing work as an editor, director, and a bear trainer.
Thanks for taking time to read about me and my project.
Joe Taranto
