A mentally unstable vagrant comes to the aid of a student. When she tries to return the favor she gets far more than she bargained for. Read more
A mentally unstable vagrant comes to the aid of a student. When she tries to return the favor she gets far more than she bargained for.
About this project
We are looking for COMPLETION FUNDS for our ambitious short film. There are so many projects out there that are no more than a twinkle in the filmmaker's eye, but we have done so much already!
When it looked like the window was going to close on a fantastic opportunity to work with such established actors and a die-hard crew, on a rock-solid script, I took the plunge and drained my own personal savings account to get the film SHOT. Have a look at the special edition Kickstarter trailer, that shows where we are so far...
But that's only half the battle...Now we have to get the film FINISHED. That means getting through all the post production, where the film gets polished to a level that really captivates an audience. Our goal is so tantalizingly close. If funded, we should hit our goal of having a finished film to share by the end of January.
And for some more eye candy, check out these tests we did on the footage we shot, to help use decide on a colour palette for the film. In the past, my work has been more on the monochromatic side, and so for this one, I really want to assign a colour signature to each scene, that reflects the emotional content. I know that sounds pretty nerdy, but it's my job!
The story weaves its way through more touching, humane drama and the haunted interior world of the main character. He's not in a good way, as his mind starts to unravel.
My style of filmmaking is an unique blend of the animation I learned in my early days, and the more emotional storytelling I developed in the last few years. Have a look at these clips, including one for UK band the Maccabees, (now on tour with Florence and the Machine!), and Skunk Anansie, for a better feel of what kind of storytelling I deliver.
And for a taste of my style of cinematography and mood, here is an environmentally-themed clip I animated and directed.
And for some more eye candy, check out these tests we did on the footage we shot, to help use decide on a colour palette for the film. In the past, my work has been more on the monochromatic side, and so for this one, I really want to assign a colour signature to each scene, that reflects the emotional content. I know that sounds pretty nerdy, but it's my job!
So please, it would break the hearts of all the people who have already sacrificed so much, if the film doesn't see the light of day soon. All the people involved are really proud of their effort, so we need your help to get a chance to complete the film and show it off.
Risks and challenges
It's important to us that we carry the same level of quality that went into the shoot, to go into the post production. We need to get the picture edited, and with 4-5 hours of footage, shot over nearly a week, to make a 25 minute film, that is no easy task. Bad sound is unforgivable, so we need to get an ace sound designer, and of course then there is the music, which really comes to the forefront in the final sequences of the film. We already have people in mind for all these roles, but we need to pay them at least a modest rate, as a gesture of our appreciation.
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Rewards
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Pledge $15 or more
42 backers
Digital HD copy of film upon completion, and our warmest thanks for your support.
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Pledge $30 or more
22 backers
Access to the Lourdes Video Diary blog. Watch how the film gets made, and comment on the rough cut. You actually get access to these right away. Digital HD copy of film upon completion.
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Pledge $60 or more
15 backers
My full Filmography of shorts! That includes the award-winning "ColourBleed" and "Dark Clouds", and my personal favourite, "Your Crooked Heart".
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Pledge $100 or more
14 backers
Poster of your choice, signed by Naomi Scott, Nick Moran and Pete Szewczyk. Choose either the high concept RED design, the beautiful NAOMI SCOTT design, or FALLEN DRUNK design. PLUS all preceding rewards.
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Pledge $200 or more
14 backers
Invite to premiere in select city (Chicago, Krakow, and London). I'm sure this is going to get boozy, so don't miss out.
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Pledge $500 or more
5 backers
Framed still or concept artwork. Either pick your favourite frame from the film, or one of the eye-searing pieces of concept art, to hang on your wall. PLUS all preceding rewards.
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Pledge $1,000 or more
2 backers
Your image inserted somewhere in the film. Yep, just send me a picture or clip, and I will put you somewhere easy to spot in the film. PLUS all preceding rewards.
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Pledge $2,000 or more
2 backers
Executive Producer credit on film, and on IMDB. How pimp is that!? 100 years from now some film geek will look you up on IMDB and imagine that you drove around in a ruby-red Cadillac with an air-brushed polar bear on the hood. Or hey, use the boss-man credit to pick up chicks at Hooters! PLUS all preceding rewards.
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Funding period
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