About this project
THE LEGEND.
Legend says, during a magical time in Ancient China an honorable emperor had a vision of his kingdom in ruins and his people suffering. The emperor prayed to the Spirit of the Black Forest for help. The Spirit promised the emperor that she would send a warrior to restore the kingdom to its former glory. Years, then decades passed. Legend became myth, and soon only a few still believed in the Promise. When the kingdom was at its most corrupt, the Spirit spoke to the new empress, calling upon her to deliver the warrior who would bring honor back to the land.
THEMES: LEGEND OF BLACK LOTUS explores themes of faith, honor, prejudice, unconditional love, and sacrifice. It puts the fate of an empire into the hands of an emperor governed by fear, an empress led by faith, and an ostracized child who's led by love.
THE LOCATION: The film will be shot in good ole Los Angeles County. All interior locations will be shot on a soundstage, which I'm excited about because I've never shot on a soundstage before. The exterior locations are the L.A. Arboretum and a dry lake bed in the California desert.
THE CREW
The cast is hired! We have the award-winning leading actress, Emayatzy Corinealdi playing the lead role (Daiyu) with Julia Kubo playing the younger version of the lead. Additionally there's Steffinnie Phrommany (empress), Clint Jung (Emperor), Irene Park and Jade Doheny (older and younger princess), Victor Chi (captain), Kerry Liu (nurse), Anne Lee Mako (wife).
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
ART DIRECTOR
KEY MAKE-UP
KEY HAIRDRESSER
COSTUMER
COMPOSER
These folks are already hired and eager to start! We are ready to hit the ground running.
BACKGROUND
The first incarnation of LEGEND OF BLACK LOTUS was as a feature film project based on the fascinating story told to me by Nicole Sessions. That script is written and ready to go -- in the future. But the story had such a lasting effect on me that I want to do something NOW. That's why I adapted the feature script into a short film script.
THE PERKS
When you contribute to this film project you'll be a "partner" in the creation of a film, of which, you will forever be proud. But that's the intangible. Some tangible perks include everything from high-res desktop wallpaper, posters, DVDs, sponsor certificates, film credit, to advance sneak peeks at cool cast videos and a visit to the set!
HOW FUNDS ARE SPENT
Legal fees; equipment rental; food; travel & lodging (for out of towners); lighting equipment; costumes & props; post-production equipment; and DVD production.
HEY, I KNOW THAT GUY!
I imagine a few of you are saying, "I've seen that guy somewhere before." And some of you might ask, "Why is Marcellus Wallace on Kickstarter trying to raise money for a film?" This is our third round of funding! We've got some very encouraging feedback and now Kickstarter was the most logical next step. Remember, this is an all-or-nothing campaign, so pledge today.
Thank you in advance for helping me make this movie!
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Big Thanks! You'll receive Kickstarter updates and special desktop wallpaper for your computer so you can brag to the world! Plus a digital copy of the film for download.
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“Special Thanks” Credit in the film - (plus all perks from smaller pledges)
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Copy of the film (DVD), plus Black Lotus bumper/laptop sticker.
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Copy of the Film plus Original Soundtrack (via a digital download)
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Copy of Film, Original Soundtrack (digital download), plus 2-disk DVD "10 Years of Living Dangerously" -- Angelo's compilation DVD
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Copy of Film, Original Soundtrack (digital download), 2-disk DVD "10 Years of Living Dangerously" (Angelo's 7-film compilation DVD), copy of the short film script signed by entire cast.
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All previous perks plus CO-PRODUCER FILM CREDIT, VIP invitation to any and all parties in LA (travel and lodging not included), a T-shirt, a Black Lotus Sigg water bottle, SIGNED & FRAMED movie poster; Black Lotus logo USB Flash Drive with the movie installed.
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All previous perks plus PRODUCER FILM CREDIT, VIP invitation to any and all parties in LA (travel and lodging not included), Two T-shirts, a baseball cap; a Black Lotus Sigg water bottle, SIGNED & FRAMED movie poster; Black Lotus logo USB Flash Drive with the movie installed, laptop bag or tote.
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Plus-One package. All previous perks plus PRODUCER FILM CREDIT, VIP invitation to any and all parties in LA (travel and lodging not included), Two T-shirts, Two baseball caps; Two Black Lotus Sigg water bottles, Two SIGNED & FRAMED movie posters; Two Black Lotus logo USB Flash Drives with the movie installed, Two laptop bags or totes.
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All the above, plus walk-on role in the film (travel and lodging not included). *This perk is suggested for actors who could realistically portray characters from Ancient China.
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True Believer Package - All the benefits of the $3000 package, plus walk-on role in the film (as an extra), Plus a guaranteed PAID position as a PA on the FEATURE FILM version of Legend of Black Lotus (if we get funding), which we hope to shoot overseas. (US Residents only, 18 and older, restrictions apply)
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Angelo Bell is a writer, director and an independent producer in Los Angeles whose professional goal is to develop and create engaging and commercially viable, low-budget films.
In 2009 and 2010 Angelo completed two feature films: the critically acclaimed romantic dramedy, “Broken Hearts Club” and the neo-noir action thriller, “Resurrection of Serious Rogers” starring Cooper Harris and Mercedes Manning.
Angelo is currently working on an epic fantasy martial-arts fairy-tale love story, "Legend of Black Lotus."
