Kickstarter

New goal, updated video!

We want to thank everyone for their awesome support of our project!  We met our goal of $1,000.  We still have time left, and we're not stopping.  Our new goal is $2,000!  With the additional funds, we would be able to find a composer to create music for us, as well as improving the overall quality of the film to include costumes, sets, and effects like squibs and explosions.

  Let's make the most of this!  Tell your friends about the project!  Pledge for a DVD or Blu Ray!  Join in on this adventure!

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Who are you, and what do you want?

Fine questions!  Please, if you will allow us to explain to you our mission, I can assure you that you yourself will become a believer.  We are a group of hard working, dedicated twenty-somethings with a passion for making things.

We have been creating short films and animations over the last decade.  Our work has been available across a multitude of websites, film festivals, and cable public access.

We love to make people laugh, and we love to do ridiculous things in the spirit of creating humor.  We love what we do, and we're ready to make the next big step.  We are here to raise money for a feature length comedy film written by Matt Cullinane.

Matt who?

What is “Do You Believe?” about?

"Do You Believe?"(working title), is the first feature length film written by Matt Cullinane.  A comedy, visiting elements from his past work.  It is a timeless story about love, hope, and dreams.

The film is the story of a young man who, by a chance encounter, discovers that the world is in great peril.  He becomes discouraged when no one believes him.  He decides that it is up to him to save the world from this terrible threat, but he finds that he is not alone in this quest.

He is joined by a Space Age Robot built in the 1930’s, a sentient being roaming the Earth in a search for purpose, and employment.  Also joining him is a completely deficient time traveler from the distant future, confused by our technology and advanced way of life.

And you need $1,000 to make this movie?

That is correct.  While a lot of smaller, low budget films can cost upwards of $6,000 and more, we're used to making frugal purchases and thinking outside the box to create great results from very little to start with.

We believe that an organized, pre-planned feature length film of this level could be financed on as little as $500.  But that is a pretty barebones affair.  A lot of costs would get picked up out of pocket as we go, and the production would probably be spaced out for a longer length of time to recoup the costs.  $1,000 or more would make the details involved with making a film go much smoother.

You have to understand that money rules the world.  Money will get us the supplies we need to make the movie happen, and to make it the best possible real-world translation of what is written down on paper.

If you take a look at our Logan's Run fan film from 2006, you will get an idea of what having a budget can do for a production.

While the locations were used for free with permission, and all of the actors and extras donated their time, the production easily topped $500-600.  All of the clothing and props for the film had to be created.  Other things that you don't see include food, and things like an air mattress for people to fall onto off-camera.

Why does it cost so much to make a movie?

Well, there are a lot of moving parts that go into making a film outside of the actual "lights, camera & action" part of the process.  While the cast and crew volunteer their talents for the love of the project, they can't be expected to feed themselves.  Food is the biggest part of making a film.  Food keeps everyone in high energy and good spirits.

Other large costs include set dressing, prop fabrication, and wardrobe.  We can shoot a feature length film across backyards, public parks, and in someone's basement, but that ultimately leaves up everything to the viewers imagination.  One of the sequences we have planned is a large "monster" fight in a small city kind of scene.  Having the money to set something like that up is a tremendous asset.

What is the money raised through Kickstarter being used for? Are you having to buy or rent equipment?

The entire project will be shot using equipment that Matt C purchased within the last year.  A Canon Rebel T3i will be used for principal photography.  That's right, we're not asking you for money to buy us equipment.  All of the money raised through this Kickstarter campaign will go directly into the costs associated with making this film.

When would you shoot this, and when should we expect to see a finished product?

We're trying to approach this project as realistically as possible.  Like with the money, we don't expect the average person to understand the kind of time it takes to fabricate a film from scratch.

We're looking at starting principal photography in July of 2012.  Using the summer and some of the fall to capture the outdoor scenes.  Indoor scenes, including green screen and "special" sets would be filmed during the winter.

Post production would take over from there.  The film would then be cut, scored, and decisions would be made if any additional shots needed to be added or if a second unit needs to capture small shots that are easy to miss during principal, like hands opening doors, or picking up objects.

The film would likely be in an early viewable cut by Spring 2013, but it would still not be finished.  Any additional outdoor scenes would be shot in 2013.  

We expect the film to be finished by next summer, with a premiere intended for Holiday 2013.

I see.  So how does this whole "Kickstarter" thing work, exactly?

Good question.  Kickstarter is an excellent tool for independent artists, inventors, and other creative types to sell their project to the world.  Artists provide a cover story explaining their project to you, offering rewards for your consideration, and then you make a decision to back a project or not.  Artists get funded, and backers get rewarded.  It's win/win.

You may browse our reward offerings, and if you find one that you'd like to claim, pledge that amount, or more, and be sure to select it as your reward!  The majority of rewards will be sent out Holiday 2013, but some of the special rewards, such as the car wash, will take place this year.

It's really important to remember that by placing a pledge, you aren't paying up front.  You will only be charged when the clock runs down, and if the project meets the goal.  You can change your pledge at any time, so if you decide you want to give more at a later date, you can!

We wanted to offer some really personal rewards, and not offer rewards that "earn" you a place in the film, or producer credit.  If you want to be in our film, be in our film.  We don't charge to share the love of our craft.  

So clicking "Like" won't fund your project?

No, but we do appreciate the love and support from our fans, friends, and family.  :)

Aside from "backing" your project, how can I help?

Spread the word!

"Like" our project.  Post our project on your Facebook.  Tell your friends why you believe in our project, and why you think they should take part in this.  Remember, contributions to our Kickstarter are rewarded for as little as $1, and every dollar counts.

If they want to own a piece of this project, they can get an autographed copy of the film on DVD or BluRay.  If your friend has a filthy car, don't tell them to spray it with a hose in their backyard for free, tell them that we've got a reward for that too!

We can't meet our goal unless people know!  Tell your friends and family about us!