Project Introduction:

Jasper-Live.com is the next evolution of modern day horror epic. Today, sharing on the Internet is growing at an exponential rate with millions of interactions occurring every day. People are able to share an experience virtually, with others they have never met. Pretty soon, privacy will be a myth. With the creation of YouTube and live streaming services, people have the opportunity to connect instantly with something halfway across the world. These people have the opportunity to truly become self made celebrities. 

As horror enthusiasts and filmmakers, we are constantly looking to push the limit and develop intuitive ways to instill fear into the audience. Found footage films have done a great job progressing this genre, they are able to scare us on a fundamental level. We are taking the next step forward in the found footage genre by using Video capturing glasses and live streaming as a story telling device. 

Jasper-Live.com is an excellent script with a fresh take on the horror/found footage genre. We have built an amazing team of filmmakers, Executive Producer Olatunde Osunsanmi (THE FOURTH KIND), Producer Dion York Foley (FINAL GIRL), and Director Olumide Odebunmi (SMOKIN’ ACES 2). This is our first project we are bringing to the crowd-funding arena and we are excited to have the involvement of our fans from the very beginning.

Synopsis:

Jasper, a senior in high school, broadcasts his entire life online using a small camera on his glasses, which connect to his iPhone.  His followers are growing by the minute but Jasper is determined to build an even bigger audience and become a internet star so he allows his followers to vote on his major life decisions.

Jasper and his friends decide to go on one last trip together before graduation so they let Jasper's followers vote on the weekend destination - his followers pick a camping trip at the lake. While at first the requests are fun, they take an abrupt turn when the group is dared to play with a Ouija board. The group is struck with momentary fear as a spirit reveals the terrible history of an abandon asylum just down the road.

That night, the group sleep in shifts; keeping watch for any additional paranormal activity. During which, Jasper and his girlfriend get in a fight and she runs out of the cabin. Jasper stumbles into the abandoned asylum forewarned and in searching for her until he finds Anna's body mangled and unconscious. After recruiting the help of his other friends, a string of paranormal occurrences trap them all inside the building, all except Jasper who goes to find help. In his last attempt to garner help, a police phone operator watches his live stream as Jasper is dragged into the darkness. His viewing audience skyrockets. 

The Team:

Olumide Odebunmi: Director

Olu Odebunmi brings his extensive storytelling skills to the team. After working with and studying under Joe Carnahan (THE GREY, NARC, SMOKIN’ ACES), Olumide has quickly shown the industry what he can do. He co-wrote the hit Universal Pictures release SMOKIN’ ACES 2 and was a writer on the cutting edge multi-platform series FLARE for 4th Wall Studios. He has written and directed award-winning films, music videos, and commercials for clients such as Foot Locker, Go Daddy.com, Metro PCS, In His Presence Church, and Roots Hair Care. He co-wrote Activator Pictures films in development, LEGACY and MZUNGU, and will direct both pictures. As well, Olumide is currently scripting a feature for JJ Abram’s company, Bad Robot. 

Olatunde Osunsanmi: Executive Producer

Olatunde Osunsanmi (pronounced: A-lot-toonday_Ocean-san-mei) is a rising new talent in the motion picture industry. He recently directed his third feature film, EVIDENCE, for Marc Platt Productions (DRIVE, WANTED). Osunsanmi wrote and directed THE FOURTH KIND for Universal Pictures starring Milla Jovovich (RESIDENT EVIL). Critics and audiences praised the movie as an astounding and original piece of work that former CNN host Larry King heralded as, “A remarkable movie that boggles the mind and changes your opinion about UFOs. This is Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind.” THE FOURTH KIND became one of the top grossing films in the U.S. during its opening weekend.

Olatunde was hired by Universal Studios to write the sequel to the hit film SMOKIN’ ACES, directed by Joe Carnahan (THE GREY), after the release of his feature writing and directing debut, THE CAVERN, through Sony. Olatunde served as a coordinator and production assistant on a variety of movies and television shows after graduating from Chapman University in 2000. He has multiple projects in development including; ORPHANAGE for Davis Entertainment; MYTH for Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity); and DARK MOON that was acquired by Warner Bros. during a bidding war in 2011.

Dion York Foley: Producer

A native to Los Angeles, Producer Dion York Foley has always been attracted to the arts, in particular film & television.  At an early age Dion was glued to the television and strived to be in the entertainment industry.  Initially he was studying entertainment law but decided to change direction so he took up an internship with Nasser Entertainment / Nasser Group North.  A few months later Foley joined their team and has since worked on almost 30 films in production, such as the dramedy WHAT GOES UP, starring Steve Coogan (RUBY SPARKS) & Hilary Duff (CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN) and the action packed RECOIL starring Steve Austin (THE EXPENDABLES) & Danny Trejo (MACHETE).  Some of his most recent producer credits includethe action-thriller SUDDENLY starring the iconic Ray Liotta & Dominic Purcell, THE VIRGINIAN, a western starring singing sensation Trace Adkins and Ron Perlman , DAWN RIDER, a John Wayne remake starring screen legends Donald Sutherland, Christian Slater & Jill Hennessy.  Dion is actively involved in all aspects of production, from development through delivery.  He has several films and television series' in development.  Releasing in 2014 is the thriller FINAL GIRL- the highly anticipated directorial debut from world renowned photographer Tyler Shields, starring Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE), Wes Bentley (THE HUNGER GAMES) & Alexander Ludwig (THE HUNGER GAMES). 

What The Funds Will Be Used For:

The funds that are raised through this campaign will allow us to enter into Pre-Production. The budget of the film will be between $250,000 and $1 million. We are looking to raise $40,000 initially in order to get legal and pre-visual elements started. We are at the very beginning stages of the film making process and our goal is to go into production in early next year. We will get to finalize the rights to the script, make offers for cast and crew and work on raising the rest of the film's budget. Your support will make a huge difference in getting this project off the ground and into a theater near you. 

Conclusion:

We are very excited to bring this project to life and are counting on your support to do so. This is a great way to be a part of an exciting project for any horror fan. If you are unable to donate directly and take advantage of our exciting perks - helping share this on your social media page would help us greatly. Of course, don't forget to like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jasper-Livecom/431710316939999) for the most current updates and exclusive content.