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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 20, 2010.
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Copy of the film (DVD), plus Black Lotus bumper/laptop sticker.
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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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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."
Really awesome film idea. I look forward to seeing the progress of this film.
Estimated run length is 22 mins.
Hi Dustin,
Thanks for your question. The graphics are images we made as storyboard/concept art to help others visualize the project. That image is just one of four that we alternate between. As a fantasy film we will take certain liberties (non offensive) with concepts design etc. The reference: Ancient China is used to clarify the film as a period piece, though our focus will be around 481 BC, when there was significant division in China. Oh and the dao is the sword of choice :)
Hi,
This looks like something i'd be eager to support, but I have a few questions.
Do you have someone to act as a historical/cultural advisor? Even if it is fantasy ancient China, it would be a big plus to avoid obvious errors or offensive mistakes (why does the main character wield a Japanese katana rather than a Chinese jian or dao, for example?)
You mention it being a short film. What is the estimated run length?
Thanks and best of luck!
Happy to have received a contribution from the wonderful Susan Williamson within the first hours of the funding thingy start. Hopefully tomorrow will be fruitful as well.
After being hog-tied and beaten to a pulp, I've acquiesced and posted my crowdfunding campaign for Legend of Black Lotus on Kickstarter. Legend of Black Lotus is a film project that the entire family can enjoy (my first) and hopefully will lead to bigger and greater things for everyone involved :-)