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American Redneck Samurai

A redneck samurai battles a hill jack swordsman for the love of a rosy cheeked beauty who owns a sushi stand. Vegetables, sushi, and flesh: cut to perfection.

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American Redneck Samurai

American Redneck Samurai

American Redneck Samurai

American Redneck Samurai

American Redneck Samurai

A redneck samurai battles a hill jack swordsman for the love of a rosy cheeked beauty who owns a sushi stand. Vegetables, sushi, and flesh: cut to perfection.

A redneck samurai battles a hill jack swordsman for the love of a rosy cheeked beauty who owns a sushi stand. Vegetables, sushi, and flesh: cut to perfection.

A redneck samurai battles a hill jack swordsman for the love of a rosy cheeked beauty who owns a sushi stand. Vegetables, sushi, and flesh: cut to perfection.

A redneck samurai battles a hill jack swordsman for the love of a rosy cheeked beauty who owns a sushi stand. Vegetables, sushi, and flesh: cut to perfection.

Matt Dillman
Matt Dillman
Matt Dillman
Matt Dillman
2 Campaigns |
Bloomington, United States
$1,200 USD 28 backers
100% of $1,200 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Putting together the eastern samurai and western redneck has never made more sense. American Redneck Samurai will introduce us to the man, the myth, the piece of handsome who is on a journey to find love…and kick ass. To be filmed in late November of 2013 by The Riben Collective, who won the nation’s best comedy at this year’s Campus Movie Fest, American Redneck Samurai stars Logan Blackwell and is directed by Matt Dillman.  

From the stand point of sheer action entertainment and cinematic storytelling, American Redneck Samurai follows the tale of one rough tough samurai (Marshall) who has a soft spot for a lady (Sunday) who owns a small, humble, outdoor sushi stand. Marshall attempts to court Sunday at her restaurant, but his thunder is stolen by a brash samurai who’s hillbilly charisma can’t be resisted. The two conflicting personalities come to a boiling point. The chopping of body parts and sushi begins!

This short film is a student film and is part of my senior project for cinematography at Indiana University. It will be approached in kung fu fashion, drawing on an aesthetic as seen in the movie Kill Bill.  Upon completion, American Redneck Samurai will be screened at our cinema at Indiana University and ready for the web for everyone to enjoy. Our crew and cast will put all we have into this film to make high quality, action packed, humorous, entertainment like the movies you see in Hollywood. But we need your help!

This is a student film made up of a cast and crew of about 15. Our vision is to create a short film that will have look, sound, and feel of a big budget film. To make this happen we are looking to raise $1200 from crowd fundraising. This may not sound like a whole lot to make a film of such caliber, but we are not in need of talented people. Instead we will need money to first and foremost fee our decent sized crew and cast. $300-$400 will then be used to pay a combat fight stage director to help make our fight scenes spectacular. On top of these two expenditures will be props such as practice samurai swords, building the small sushi stand, costume, and make up so we can get bloody!

Every cent that is given will visually improve our film and the world that is created in front of the camera. Without your support there won’t be as much sword swinging, ass kickin’, kung fu extravagance. If you can’t donate, you can still contribute by sharing our project across your social media pipeline and spreading the word to others! No matter the outcome of this fundraiser, we are determined to make American Redneck Samurai. We are passionate about this project and want it to deliver our idea to the world.

American Redneck Samurai has rounded up some of the best from Indiana University. Let's meet the team!

Matt Dillman - Writer, Director, Producer

Matt Dillman is the brain and the clear leader of this redneck brigade. As a creative visionary from the country himself, Matt has full understanding to the mind of the American Redneck Samurai.

Ben Tamir Rothenberg - Producer, Co-Director

Ben Tamir Rothenberg is force that brings reason to this production. All of his years of experience in film making has lead him to this moment. To direct the American Redneck Samurai and capture the legend on film.

Fred Schweir - Producer

Fred Schweir is a boss among men. He perhaps is the touch that this film needs to properly dress the world of American Redneck Samurai. With an understanding in premiere fashion, photography, and male dominance; Fred will provide the marvelous aesthetic this film deserves. 

Megan Guzman - Graphic Designer, Media

Megan Guzman craves creativity like a squirrel craves a good acorn. Putting a brand and face is an important part of this venture and Megan is ready to channel her inner warrior and design the pure handsome. 

Logan Blackwell - Actor, "Marshall" (The American Redneck Samurai)

Logan has trained his whole life for this role. Through constant meditation and 40oz. sippin', the man has already created a legend that is only about to get amplified. 


Carrie Barnthouse - Actress, "Sunday"

Carrie Barnthouse is about to take on the roll of her life, A smiley, sassy, redneck with a sushi stand and a southern draw. Going from playing a doughnut to a Miss Bo Peep ain't no easy task...well for Carrie it is. 

Connor Glass - Actor, "Sheppard"

This clean chin is about to turn into the dirtiest, meanest mug you have ever experienced. Don't let the suit and tie confuse you for a nice guy. This villain is a real samurai killer. 

Jacob Saffold - Actor, "The Chef"

Jacob's smile can win anybody over. So will his sushi. This chef is about to cook up a meal worth dying for. 

James Sheppard - Actor, "Bobby"

Want some action, you got it! James brings the right amount of brute steel and grit for one joyous villainous sidekick henchmen samurai kung fu master. 

Kaleb Rich-Harris - Actor, "Red"

Kaleb somehow found himself in a role that may prove to be dangerous. Sushi is his favorite meal, but will one more bite be worth his life?

Ben Monticue - Actor, "Turner"

Ben enjoyed his quiet, stable life. However, he didn't realize that one day at a Sushi Stand would change all that he once knew.

Hallie Baumann - Make Up Artist

Instead of us redneck samurai's cutting each other up, Hallie is going to provide the movie magic and craftsmanship to make American Redneck Samurai a piece of art. 

Adam Rector - Fight Choreographer

At first we thought we would let our actors fight till the death. The only problem was no one knew how to even get there sword out of there holster and take a proper swing. Adam is here to fix that. He will show us with his centuries of experience and wisdom how to cut a man...but not kill a man.

To become one of our supporters, just click on the button to the right of the video. Indiegogo will ask for your pledge, which reward you want, and how you want to sign up. Graphic designs will be up soon for the posters and T shirts! We are excited to be slicing random objects in half for you and supplying loads of samurai entertainment. We are also giving away the chance to come on set to be and extra, get killed, and receive an autographed samurai sword from the cast and crew! What a deal!

Check out our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/americanrednecksamurai and give us a like! Message us if you have any questions too!

There will be more information about the cast and crew, the gear we will be using, poster options, as well as updates and added perks in the coming days so look out!

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Samurai Cry

$1 USD
Our Redneck Samurai will sip a brew for you and give you a shout out over social media!
0 claimed

Fellow Swordsman

$5 USD
Receive an invite to our wrap up party where we will celebrate the completion of film! Swords will be swinging, food and beverage will be consumed.
11 out of 100 of claimed

Redneck Greeting

$10 USD
The man, the myth, the piece of handsome will send you a personal video message giving insight on your life, while keeping it cridder.
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
2 out of 100 of claimed

Swords Swingin'

$20 USD
You name it! Anything under $5 we will cut in half with a samurai sword, film it, and send it to you with a personal message! If you don't have an idea, then we will have to cut through watermelon with beer on the inside!
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
0 out of 50 of claimed

Home Decor

$20 USD
Receive a 48in x 36in graphic design movie poster for American Redneck Samurai! (Found in the image gallery)
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
1 out of 10 of claimed

The Private Life

$30 USD
You will receive a thank you credit and a private link with extended footage that goes further into the American Redneck Samurai as well as 'Behind the Scenes' footage.
4 claimed

Graphic Samurai

$50 USD
You get the party invite, all the "Behind the Scenes' footage, and an 18in x 24in graphic design movie poster to hang above your toilet!
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
2 out of 20 of claimed

Redneck Dressed to Impress

$100 USD
What every Redneck Samurai deserves...Camo. This package you get a long sleeve camo t shirt with the American Redneck Samurai characterized on the shirt in hip graphic style! You will also recieve the party invite, the poster, and the 'Behind the Scenes' footage! What a deal!
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
1 out of 15 of claimed

Drunken Master: Producer

$250 USD
Liked the poster? How about one that is 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide!? In this package you will receive the small poster, the large poster, the 'Behind the Scenes' footage, the long sleeve camo graphic t shirt, a signed copy of the script, Producer credit in the film, and a framed picture of the American Redneck Samurai!
Estimated Shipping
January 2014
1 out of 4 of claimed

Redneck Samurai Approved

$750 USD
This is the ultimate package that will get you everything listed above. On top of that you will receive an autographed framed picture of the cast and crew, and an autographed camo samurai sword, Cut off camo shorts and the opportunity to come on set to be an extra and get killed! But warning, we will also throw in a Redneck Samurai Camo Koozi to keep your drink cold!
Estimated Shipping
January 2014
0 out of 2 of claimed
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