Above It All
Above it all tells a tale of corruption. Taking place in Las Vegas during the summer of 1959 it follows Desmond Galloway, the newly elected mayor, as he handles the shift of a corrupt city to an even more corrupted city.
Following The Money - Where It All Goes
We need funds for a number of reasons. From basic equipment to the batteries to operate them, your donations will go a long way.
Cast
- While most of us are volunteering a few members, including set builders, require pay for their services.
Sets
- Props to make sets look professional and realistic.
- Money to rent locations to film on.
- Furniture to rent to add to use on sets and rented locations.
Costumes
- Costumes to add a sense of realism in relation to the time period the film takes place in.
- Character accessories to add more authenticity.
Equipment
- Editing software to make a smooth film.
- Lights and microphones.
- Batteries and generators to power film equipment.
- Camera accessories to produce a higher quality film.
Distribution
- To pay for copyright protection fees.
- To pay for spreading on the web.
Other
- Gas to get places.
- Food to eat during long filming days.
- Licensing fees to use music.
Meet Some of the Crew
DANTE MARTINEZ - DIRECTOR & SCREENWRITER
A young Las Vegas native with a deep passion for film and business. He is making this film out of that passion. He hopes to deliver a quality picture of creative originality and plans on making more in the future.
ZACHARY NANCE - PRODUCER
Being involved in his church, boy scout troop, and school activities it was only natural for Zachary to jump on board with this project. He has contributed a great deal of extra labor as well as some additional creative insight. He seeks to tie all the loose knots on this film and be the glue that holds it together at times.
DAVID NORIEGA - ACTOR
The main star of the picture, David is a hard working, social high-schooler. He wants to star in this picture because of appreciation of the art and want to contribute. He plans on bringing his role, Desmond Galloway, to life.
CHRISTOPHER SEPULVEDA - CINEMATOGRAPHER
A close friend of the director, Christopher has always had a love for the noir style in film and photography. He's working on this project in order to bring a sense of style that resemble some of his favorite works. He intends to collaborating with the same crew on its future projects and someday pursue a professional career.
MATTHEW ROTHMAN - ACTOR
An enthusiastic ROTC cadet, Matthew has been on board with the project since the first drafts of the film. A long time gamer he hopes to deliver a performance on par with some memorable characters from his favorite works. He wants to portray his character, Stanley Warren, with a full heart.
RAMON CALDERON - BOOM MIC OPERATOR
After spending most of his early childhood in Mexico Ramon returned to his birthplace in Las Vegas. He has always had a liking of film and a curiosity to lean new things. He plans on working hard on one of the most important technical aspects of the film.
Ambition Triumphs All
We are all highschoolers with varying schedules with varying abilities to access transportation. It will take time to complete.
Other Ways To Help
If you cannot donate any money ...
- Please spread the word to people more inclined to do so.