About this project
The Movie!
Leroy is a rambunctious and imaginative boy who is dealing with the fears, fantasies and trials of childhood. He spends most of his time drawing monsters, creatures and robots. When his parents leave town on business and his aunt Bethany shows up to babysit, strange things start happening. Parents in the neighborhood mysteriously begin disappearing one by one. Leroy discovers ghosts in the forest - not just any ghosts - the ghosts of the missing parents. When no one else believes him he recruits his best friend Joey and Becki (the new girl in town) to help him investigate. Their adventure takes a dark turn when they discover Leroy's aunt is directly connected to the disappearances... and their parents are the next to go! Soon they are contending with new enemies as the magic of the dark forest brings Leroy's drawings to life in attempt to stop him from rescuing his parents!
This is a fantasy adventure with mystery, suspense, thrills all centered around real heart and emotions. Most importantly, this is an epic adventure that Leroy and his friends will never forget!
Plan of Action!
This is a fast paced 30 minute short that feels very much like a feature! Think 30-min TV episode. The plan is to have this film in heavy rotation through the film festival circuit in hopes of feature film possibilities.
Half of the production budget will be coming from personal funds and loans and we are reaching out to everyone through kickstarter in hopes of raising the rest.
We will be shooting principle photography in Salem OR and Los Angeles CA over the course 2 weeks in August. Post production will follow immediately in hopes of releasing the film by the holidays.
Visual Effects!
Although this is a low budget film, it doesn't have to look like one! We have a skilled team of visual effects artists eager and ready to bring Leroy's unique and fantastical universe to life! We are incorporating elements of CGI animation, stop motion, practical effects and puppetry to create this epic adventure!
We invite you to be a part of the adventure and join us on this creative endeavor!
Cast
- Leroy Thomas - Riley Polanski
- Becki - Ashley Lynn Switzer
- Joey - Donny Bowen
- James - Brian Petersen
- Linda - Shannon Mary Dixon
- Bethany - Areti Athanasopoulos
- Ms Parsons - Brighton Quinn
- Ghost - Jackie Nico
- Timmy - Brody Fitzgerald
- Jennifer - Tiarra Ruffalo
- Plus many more!
Crew
- Writer/Director - Will Kindrick
- Co-Writer - Aaron White
- Director of Photography - Chris Saul
- Producer - Chad Perkins
- Editor - Howard Heard
- Production Designer - Brandon Nicholas
- Co-Producer - TJ Tamayo
- Associate Producer - Kjerstin Westbye
- Associate Producer - Caleb White
- Associate Producer - Matt Heder
- Plus many more!
Thanks for your support! <3 TEAM LEROY
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 10, 2011.
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LEROY'S LEGION! Join the official Leroy Thomas Fan Club to submit drawings for our ART CONTEST, watch exclusive videos and decode secret messages from Leroy!
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Original painting or vector art by Will Kindrick! Maybe you'd like a portrait of you or a loved one? Perhaps a nice painting to hang over your mantel or somewhere in your study?! PLUS DVD or digital download, a special thanks in the credits and on IMDB!
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Original art work as mentioned above, VIP tickets to the premiere, DVD, special thanks in credits and on IMDB! PLUS limited edition concept art print signed by cast and crew. Choose between Bat Worm Attack, Robot Battle, Ghost Forest, and Leroy's Final Standoff.
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit, all rewards included at $500 level, plus your name featured in the film!
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Will (born April 19, 1984) is a writer, director and artist from Southern California. He began showing interest in film at young age when he started building space ships, monsters and secret forts out of cardboard, aluminum foil, paper mache and recruiting his friends to act out superhero roles for his mom's video camera. His passion for film and animation continued and he hasn't looked back since.
After spending two years as a missionary in Tokyo Japan, Will began working in the animation department for seasons 1 & 2 of the Nickelodeon television series, Yo Gabba Gabba. He recently created, co-wrote and directed a 10 episode comedy webseries entitled "Dead Grandma" featuring Jon Heder from Napoleon Dynamite.
Will is currently finishing up his BFA in screenwriting and directing at Art Center College of Design and is also working on season four of Yo Gabba Gabba as assistant to the co-creator.
He is the second to youngest of six children and uncle to 18 rambunctious nieces and nephews.
