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Everyone could use a little help. Check out our latest recap of the most promising student films crowdfunding their projects. Do you have a #filmSOS?
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Our staff pick for this month's #FilmSOS is My Alexandra. Check out their crowdfunding campaign!
Otter finally finds an elusive horror film, only to realize she's doomed herself to an encounter with the Slow Creep.
Our staff pick for this month's #FilmSOS is Slow Creep. You can check out their rad crowdfunding campaign here. #studentfilm
#filmSOS Crowdfunding Campaigns Recap - July 25, 2014
Everyone could use a little help. Check out our latest recap of the most promising film projects using crowdfunding, like kickstarter and indiegogo.
Do you have a #filmSOS? To be included in our next #filmSOS Crowdfunding Recap, email your request to filmschoolshorts [at] kqed [dot] org. In the body of the email, include a link to your crowdfunding campaign page, a brief description of your project and what university you’re affiliated with. Let us know how you heard about us. Write “#filmSOS Crowdfunding Recap” and the title of your project in the subject line.
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Once Crazy, Always Crazy
DESCRIPTION: While in solitary confinement, inmate Daniel Santino gets an unexpected call that alters his reality.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 01 and will close on July 31, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/once-crazy-a-short-film
Portrait
DESCRIPTION: A short period film by Melissa-Kelly Franklin, inspired by artist, poet & Pre-Raphaelite muse Lizzie Siddal.
COUNTDOWN: This project will be funded if at least £3,000 is pledged by Sun, July 27 2014 at 3:00 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/301454035/portrait-a-short-film-by-melissa-kelly-franklin
In the Basement
DESCRIPTION: Revenge is a mouthful! This is horror film-making at its best!
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 07 and will close on July 27, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/in-the-basement-short-film
Aydin
DESCRIPTION: A film about an aspiring writer (Aydin) who finds an opportunity to get a book published. Aydin is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer & survival chances are small.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jun 24 and will close on July 30, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aydin-short-film
ONGOING
Deceive
DESCRIPTION: Love and business are the two opposing forces in young swindler, Tavis’s life. Can he find truth in the dishonest life he lives?
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jun 04 and will close on August 03, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/deceive-carnegie-mellon-university-senior-thesis-short-film
Moth Songs
DESCRIPTION: A musical short film about two artists and the inherent struggles of their relationship.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 07 and will close on August 06, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/moth-songs-short-film
Of the Lamp
DESCRIPTION: Art discovers an ancient lamp and encounters a stranger claiming to be a genie “of the lamp.”
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 08 and will close on August 07, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/of-the-lamp-short-film
Locked in Darkness
DESCRIPTION: A short film about a college student who’s locked inside a campus building at night.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 17 and will close on August 08, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/locked-in-darkness-short-film--2
Kingpin
DESCRIPTION: Kingpin is not your ordinary crime thriller, mixing the elements of film noir and black comedy into an intimate, character-driven chamber piece. Taking place on a single fateful night for Mafioso Alfred Nagel, this film chronicles how his plans for retirement clash with a touchy adversary - causing friends & foes from his past to converge on his apartment.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $2,200 is pledged by Sun, Aug 10 2014 11:59 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2143401677/kingpin-an-independent-short-film?ref=nav_search
Survival
DESCRIPTION: A tragic thriller about a desperate father who must damage his morality in order to save his dying daughter.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 16 and will close on August 11, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/survival-short-film
Prologue
DESCRIPTION: The year is 1949. America, plagued for the last two decades by depression and war, has finally returned to a time of peace and prosperity. However, in the shadows of it's greatest city, trouble still brews. A brilliant jewel thief, hardened by a harsh life on the streets, has completed her most daring effort yet; stealing a priceless relic from the National Museum for a mysterious man of great wealth. The plan went off without a hitch and she was to be paid handsomely for it. The only problem is, now that she's discovered what mystical powers this box contains, her asking price has gone up. Way up.
0COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $500 is pledged by Tue, Aug 12 2014 9:00 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/241310666/prologue-a-short-film?ref=nav_search
Marty
DESCRIPTION: A travelling salesman reveals himself as a psychopath when he tries to fill the void his parents left.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jun 28 and will close on August 12, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/marty-short-film
Crisp
DESCRIPTION: I'm T3PO, an Artificially Intelligent toaster, I want to create a film about the time my inventor accidentally switched our minds.
They're finally making a movie about me! Well, I'm the one making the movie about me. I needed something to do with my day. It’s difficult to stay entertained being a toaster and all. Maybe I should give you some context.
Who am I? Good question! I'm T3PO. This friend of mine, Rob, is a crazy inventor. You've probably never heard of him. He doesn’t get out much. Despite his shortcomings (he has many), he is pretty brilliant and invented me. No clue why I'm a toaster, you should probably ask Rob. I could have been something a bit cooler, like a car...or a remote controlled car!
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $2,000 AUD is pledged by Wed, Aug 13 2014 6:22 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/761685448/crisp-short-film?ref=nav_search
In This Life
DESCRIPTION: A young archeologist discovers a ancient scarab beetle that gives a glimpse into her past lives, providing insight to the decision she must make between her truest companion or a full filled self mission.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $2,000 is pledged by Sat, Aug 16 2014 12:43 AM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/842957624/in-this-life-short-film-submitted-to-festivals?ref=nav_search
REBEL, REBEL
DESCRIPTION: A homebody with a stash of pulp fiction sees a gun hidden in the waistband of her charming new tenant and debates joining him in a life of adventure.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 23 and will close on August 22, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rebel-rebel-short-film
Bully
DESCRIPTION: Prince is a freshman home from college and volunteers to participate in a local prison experiment. When he is assigned to the team of guards, his friend Malachi is the one prisoner who refuses to conform. Prince is then thrust into situations that call for him to fight fire with fire.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign started on Jul 07 and will close on September 05, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bully-a-short-film/x/8124117
#filmSOS Crowdfunding Campaigns Recap – June 20, 2014
Everyone could use a little help. Check out our latest recap of the most promising film projects using crowdfunding.
Do you have a #filmSOS? Email requests to [email protected]. In the BODY of the email, include a link to your crowdfunding page, a brief description of your project and what university you’re affiliated with. Write “FSS CROWDFUNDING ROUNDUP” and the title of your project in the SUBJECT line and we’ll include it in our latest RECAP.
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TITLE: Bicycle
DESCRIPTION: A Columbia College Thesis Film, a story about imagination and courage being the gateway to freedom. Minimal dialogue, shot on the RED.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $5,000 is pledged by Wed, Jun 25 2014 1:58 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/194553872/bicycles?ref=discovery
TITLE: Big Demon Promise
DESCRIPTION: A hometown farm boy hires a redneck demon hunter to help get rid his father of an evil spirit. In the tone of ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Zombieland.’
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $10,000 is pledged by Mon, Jun 30 2014 8:59 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1829804752/big-demon-promise-a-comedy-horror-short-film?ref=discovery
ONGOING
TITLE: What Was Left
DESCRIPTION: Eric, a young man who is faced with the sudden death of his estranged father, sets out to find the man’s last known possession.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $3,000 is pledged by Fri, Jul 4 2014 8:59 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/332278614/what-was-left-a-short-film?ref=discovery
TITLE: Dugout
DESCRIPTION: A 1970s-era short film following two teenaged boys who enact revenge on a mutual friend’s ex-lover by stealing his prized canoe.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign will close on Fri, Jul 4 2014 11:59 PM PT.
LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dugout-short-film
TITLE: TANK
DESCRIPTION: When a training exercise gets ambushed, Dom Jackson must decide whether to stay in the talk or face the enemy that waits outside.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least £240 is pledged by Sun, Jul 6 2014 2:00 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/745029712/tank?ref=discovery
TITLE: Against Medical Advice
DESCRIPTION: Soon-Jung Kim (60’s) goes for a routine check up at her doctor’s office, but accidentally ends up in the ER. Mimi (30’s), her daughter, hears the news and rushes to the hospital thinking that there was a misunderstanding due to Soon-Jung’s difficulty with English. Upon arrival, Mimi finds out there is a real cause for concern, but they are both not ready to accept the news.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $17,500 is pledged by Wed, Jul 9 2014 7:16 AM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/against-advice/against-medical-advice?ref=category
TITLE: Missed Call from Dickhole
DESCRIPTION: Cori: works a dead-end job, hooking up with her asshole of an assistant manager, struggling to find herself. Eats breakfast burritos.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $1,000 is pledged by Wed, Jul 9 2014 4:19 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brookehartnett/missed-call-from-dickhole?ref=discovery
TITLE: Danny Dynamite
DESCRIPTION: To get Gwen to notice him, high school dweeb, Harry teams up with his animated action figure, Danny Dynamite, to find his inner badass.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $8,000 is pledged by Thu, Jul 10 2014 11:01 AM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/henrydrayton/danny-dynamite-a-short-comedy?ref=category
TITLE: Sunrise End
DESCRIPTION: A film about a young estate lawyer’s friendship with an elderly woman, whom he meets as he is writing her will.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $2,000 is pledged by Sat, Jul 12 2014 8:59 PM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/381819039/sunrise-end?ref=discovery
TITLE: Causalité/Causality
DESCRIPTION: On the verge of completing the world’s first device capable of time travel, Erin falls into despair which will challenge her morally.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $1,200 is pledged by Mon, Jul 14 2014 4:00 AM PDT.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/455487667/causalite-causality-short-film?ref=discovery
#CROWDFUNDING FILM PROJECTS RECAP (2/10/2014)
Do you have a #filmSOS? Email requests to [email protected]. In the BODY of the email, include a link to your crowdfunding page, a brief description of your project and what university you’re affiliated with. Write “FSS CROWDFUNDING ROUNDUP” and the title of your project in the SUBJECT line and we’ll include it in our latest RECAP.
#CROWDFUNDING FILM PROJECTS RECAP (2/10/2014)
ENDING SOON
TITLE: WILL-O'-THE-WISP
DESCRIPTION: A 5-minute narrative in which a young man coping with the loss of a friend sees a ghostly vision of the deceased, and pursues it.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $3,000 is pledged by Fri, Feb 14 2014 12:00 AM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erikjamesmorton/will-o-the-wisp-student-capstone-film
TITLE: Flesh
DESCRIPTION: A group of college students leave their nice quiet country home for a few weeks over their Christmas break, on their return they find strange things have changed around their home.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $5,000 is pledged by Sat, Feb 15 2014 7:47 AM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/920989191/flesh
ONGOING
TITLE: Shellshock
DESCRIPTION: An Iraq War veteran struggles to reintegrate into society as his turbulent service overseas is brought to light through therapy.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $4,000 is pledged by Thu, Feb 20 2014 7:00 PM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1030303630/shellshock
TITLE: Gone Fishin'
DESCRIPTION:A bittersweet comedy about a dying man learning there's more to life than going out with a bang!
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least£1,500 is pledged by Thu, Feb 20 2014 12:26 PM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1111056922/gone-fishin
TITLE: The Most Dangerous Game - Short Film
DESCRIPTION: A student film, short adaptation of Robert Connell's novel 'The Most Dangerous Game'.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least £450 is pledged by Fri, Feb 21 2014 1:34 PM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1156757969/student-film-the-most-dangerous-game
TITLE: The "Get Money" Feature Film Project
DESCRIPTION: Michael, a young man who witnessed the murder of his mother, has gotten his life together and walks away from his past life on the streets.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $1,500 is pledged by Sat, Feb 22 2014 8:47 PM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/359619519/the-get-money-feature-film-project
TITLE: NICO The Film
DESCRIPTION: We don't want to give the plot away but here is a peek: A man's visions while running leading him to contemplating the idea of revenge.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $5,000 is pledged by Sunday Feb 23, 11:59pm EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevinalves/nico-the-film
TITLE: King Eider: Short Film
DESCRIPTION: Black Comedy by final year students at Leeds University. 'Bird watching, tea, seaside and murder. Just your average British holiday.'
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least £600 is pledged by Sun, Feb 23 2014 5:39 AM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingeidershort/king-eider-short-film
TITLE: Shoot UP
DESCRIPTION: Sean is an average guy, he's had a good childhood, he's experienced love and loss. The biggest difference between Sean and you or me is that, Sean is a junkie.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its goal. Funding duration: January 27, 2014 - March 03, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shoot-up/x/6038068
TITLE: You're Gonna Be Great
DESCRIPTION: Wesner and Jeff are two friends who spend every day together. They have become comfortable with their daily routine of driving around, working part time and drinking. Their relationship has stayed relatively constant over the last couple of years. The two hang out in the same places, listen to the same music and retell the same stories.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $3,000 is pledged by Sun, Mar 2 2014 9:49 AM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1889717996/youre-gonna-be-great-a-senior-thesis-film
TITLE: Meridians: A Hair-Raising Short Film
DESCRIPTION: After years of treatment, an acupuncturist with a cryptic bond to her female patient reveals the ultimate betrayal.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $9,000 is pledged by Sun, Mar 2 2014 9:37 PM PST.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/relativeculture/meridians-an-organic-short-film
TITLE: Zasha
DESCRIPTION: When an introspective African American girl is given an opportunity to reconnect with her estranged mother, it leads to the dark past that separated them.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its goal. Funding duration: February 03, 2014 - March 03, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zasha-student-short-film
WEEKLY #CROWDFUNDING FILM PROJECTS RECAP (12/19)
Do you have a #filmSOS?
Email requests to [email protected]. In the BODY of the email, include a link to your crowdfunding page, a brief description of your project and what university you’re affiliated with. Write “FSS CROWDFUNDING ROUNDUP” and the title of your project in the SUBJECT line. Send this by Friday at 2pm PT and we’ll include it the next Monday in our latest weekly RECAP.
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TITLE: "EVEN THE DOGS KNOW" a short film
DESCRIPTION: Kicked out of the house. Sleeping in the garage. This tired cop needs someone to talk to on Valentine's Day...so he makes an arrest.
COUNTDOWN: ENDS TODAY! This project will only be funded if at least $3,500 is pledged by Thursday Dec 19, 8:18am EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1001240757/even-the-dogs-know-a-short-film
TITLE: Space Cadets
DESCRIPTION: A short film about a young man and his crew of misfits following their childhood dreams...TO SPACE!
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $12,000 is pledged by Thursday Dec 26, 8:09pm EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/productionclub/space-cadets
TITLE: ROOM 731 -- a USC graduate thesis film, starring Tim Kang
DESCRIPTION: "The Grudge" meets "Saw" for an amnesiac girl, haunted by spirits in what appears to be an abandoned jail in this supernatural mystery.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its $15,000 goal. Funding duration: November 08, 2013 - December 27, 2013 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/room-731-a-usc-graduate-thesis-film-starring-tim-kang
ONGOING
TITLE: The House That Wren Built - A short film
DESCRIPTION: A girl at boarding school finds her escape by building faerie houses in the woods, until other students threaten to destroy her haven.
COUNTDOWN: SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED! This project will be funded on Friday Jan 3, 4:52pm EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/668178713/the-house-that-wren-built-a-short-film
TITLE: Nobody Cares, A Short Film
DESCRIPTION: Much to a film student's surprise, her creation comes to life where 'The Shining' meets 'Purple Rose of Cairo' in 15 minutes of chilling horror.
COUNTDOWN: This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its $3,000 goal. Funding duration: December 15, 2013 - January 10, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nobody-cares-a-short-film
TITLE: Rowen - Student Short Film
DESCRIPTION: A short film about overcoming illness and finding true beauty where you least expect it.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $1,500 is pledged by Tuesday Jan 14, 12:12pm EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1689450085/rowen-student-short-film
TITLE: Saving Sapelo
DESCRIPTION: A student documentary film dedicated to the preservation of a dying culture in the U.S.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $3,500 is pledged by Saturday Jan 18, 1:11pm EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1250111249/saving-sapelo
TITLE: CONTRAPELO FILM (POST-PRODUCTION)
DESCRIPTION: CONTRAPELO is a short film about a proud Mexican barber who's forced to shave the leader of a drug cartel.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $7,500 is pledged by Sunday Jan 19, 9:00pm EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/contrapelo/contrapelo-film-post-production
TITLE: Seasons
DESCRIPTION: A son tries to reconnect with his estranged father who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
COUNTDOWN: This project will only be funded if at least $1,000 is pledged by Tuesday Jan 21, 11:59pm EST.
LINK: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulito240/seasons
TITLE: Delusions with my Great Aunt Esther - Student Film
DESCRIPTION: Student made psychological/horror film that gives you a glimpse into the life of a young boy forced to take care of his dying Great-Aunt Esther
COUNTDOWN: This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its $800 goal. Funding duration: December 09, 2013 - January 31, 2014 (11:59pm PT).
LINK: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/delusions-with-my-great-aunt-esther-student-film
