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Update #5: 102% Funded and Anthony De Longis Joins the Cowboy Creed Cast!
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Only 29 hours remaining to scoop up awesome Cowboy Creed rewards! If you're already a Backer, please keep spreading the word about Cowboy Creed and Kickstarter! Your Tweets and Facebook posts are much appreciated! If you haven't become a Backer yet, please check out our video and our lineup of awesome rewards!
Are you ready for another amazing announcement? Indomitable actor, director and weapons expert Anthony De Longis has joined the cast of Cowboy Creed! Anthony will play the venerable “Sheriff Eli Graves,” our hero’s mentor! To learn more about Anthony and read the full announcement, please CLICK HERE.
With your help we can make an AMAZING Western!
Thank you for believing in us!
Ben, JT, David and the whole Cowboy Creed posse
Update #4: YeeHOO! Thank you to all our Kickstarter Backers. Over 10k and still 37 hours to go!
Yeehoo! We surpassed our goal and it's all because of your Facebook posts, Twitter tweets and, most importantly, YOU! We greatly appreciate the generosity from each and everyone of you.
With much of Thursday and Friday remaining in our Kickstarter campaign, we have time to continue to raise funding. With your pledges we can afford to make the movie in large part, but there is one element we still cannot afford: FILM. When David (Berry) and I first talked about the look of Cowboy Creed, we agreed that we'd love to shoot on 16mm film to capture that legendary look of a Western. Since then, we've researched and tested and have found that film, with its rough, organic texture tells us, 'Yessir, that there's a Western.' The nick or rub is, film is indeed expensive-- upwards of $1000 a day. Our new goal-- or should I say, our new QUEST is to raise enough funds to film our film... on film! It would be amazing if we can continue to raise funds though our Kickstarter to help take Cowboy Creed to the next level. Are you with us?!
If you're able, please continue to Tweet and Facebook straight until we
hit the end on Friday, October 28th at 11pm Eastern/8pm Pacific.
Thanks again, pardners!
Ben, JT, David and the whole Cowboy Creed posse!
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Christopher Schiller on October 27, 2011
Before you give up on alternatives to get that Western look, have you checked out what is capable with the Red Epic? Specifically, http://vimeo.com/25423444 their own short film TATOO (western stuff starts at 3:30 in). They shot it in only a few days and I think they got pretty authentic look. On a short schedule, digital production's immediate feedback and speed through processing is nothing to sneeze at when you're working on a tight budget.
Just thoughts to ponder. I'm very happy you've made your target goal. Ride 'em Cowboy (Creed)!
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Runic Films on October 27, 2011
Thanks Jeff! Hi Christopher! Thanks for the link! The Epic is indeed a cool camera. When Dave and I sat down with the script, we talked about what look and feel will serve the story best. We chatted about all the various systems (camera and workflow) we've used over the passed ten or so years-- Dave's used about every single one out there(!) and we've both shot on film. From a creative standpoint, we decided that film has the aesthetic we're looking for right out of the gate. From a technical one, considering the limitations our small indie film will have and the lighting conditions we'll be working with, film will actually allow our tight crew to move faster than digital and with less equipment. Another one of my objectives is to avoid a lot of color correction and post-processing after filming. Film will give us the texture and color rendition we need just through Dave's work on set and film developing, requiring little adjustment. All of this means the larger up-front cost of film will actually be largely offset with time savings in both production and post. AND that means Cowboy Creed will be completed faster and we'll all get to enjoy it sooner!
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Christopher Schiller on October 28, 2011
I wholeheartedly endorse your filmic choice, just wanted to put options out there. Personal experience with media is always key in decision making. It's interesting that you're one of the few people I've heard claim that film's post costs would be faster and cheaper. (General consensus I've discerned is that it's basically a tie, with the immediacy of feedback versus less technical proficiency needed to tweek the images usually the deciding factor-- outside of the more important, aesthetic choice, of course.) But, when you have a plan and stick to it, you can achieve greatness.
It's really a shame that the last film camera manufacturers have stopped producing new film cameras. I applaud those who stick to the medium for its artistic benefits. I can't wait to see what you do with the project. (And I WILL! now that you've been fully funded.)
Thanks for the discussion, and good luck.
Christopher Schiller
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Update #3: Over 90% Funded and Doug Drexler Joins Cowboy Creed!
Hello friends!
Only 3 days left to reach our goal and over 90% funded! That is just awesome, though we still have a ways to go! If you're already a Backer, please keep spreading the word about Cowboy Creed and Kickstarter on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, email, blogs, anywhere you can! If you're still sitting on the fence, there's no better time to jump in, pardner!
Another great announcement this week! Doug Drexler, Emmy and Academy Award winning visual effects and makeup artist has joined the our cast and crew! To learn more about Doug and read the full announcement, please CLICK HERE.
Many thanks! With your help we can make a GREAT Western!
Thank you for believing in us!
Ben and JT
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In addition to all the above rewards, get another amazing COLLECTORS piece! A Limited Edition COWBOY CREED SKETCHBOOK packed with concept art and SIGNED by the artists!
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WANTED! You! Receive your very own WANTED POSTER with original Cowboy Creed artwork printed with YOUR name! You will also get all previous rewards.
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Saddle up your horses! Ever wanted to see what happens on a working set firsthand? Receive a SPECIAL INVITATION to visit the set during filming. You’ll also receive an INVITE for two to attend a SCREENING of the finished film, plus all previous awards. (Screenings are being planned in the US, UK and beyond. Alas, travel and accommodation not included.)
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Gather round the campfire! We’ll INVITE you and a friend to attend a WILD WEST BARBEQUE and party with the makers of Cowboy Creed. Here’s your chance to ask questions, exchange stories and celebrate the making of a movie! You’ll also receive all previous rewards. (Travel and accommodation not included.)
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Always wanted to make movies? Receive an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit in the OPENING CREDITS of the film and you'll receive a credit listing on IMDB.com! Welcome to Hollywood! Plus you’ll get all of the above rewards. (IMDB credit will be awarded right after production or sooner. Already have IMDB credits? This will make a great addition!)
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BEN ALPI - WRITER/DIRECTOR
Growing up in wintry upstate New York, Ben daydreamed of far-away lands and built epic snow forts. Now in Los Angeles, he brings his imagination and creativity to film. Ben's work has been on the big screen, on TV and the Web. His short 'Silver Lining' was signed into broadcast and into distribution. On the award-winning 'Star Trek: Phase II,' he was a producer and second unit director for "Blood and Fire," "Enemy: Starfleet," and "The Child." Ben was also second unit director for the feature-length documentary 'American General: Benedict Arnold.' (And yes, Ben now builds epic SAND forts!)
JT TEPNAPA - PRODUCER
JT is an international award-winning filmmaker whose films have appeared in festivals in more than six countries receiving best short honors and his feature film directorial debut 'Judas Kiss' has received several awards and distribution domestically and internationally. He starred in, directed and produced several seasons of 'Star Trek: Hidden Frontier,' the longest running Star Trek fan series. He also played Lt. Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu on the award-winning 'Star Trek: Phase II' and has appeared in many plays, features, shorts, and commercials.
