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Barnstorm - The Movie

Movie version of Dave Shields novel, The Race. This is a Tour de France story, the Rocky of cycling.

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Barnstorm - The Movie

Barnstorm - The Movie

Barnstorm - The Movie

Barnstorm - The Movie

Barnstorm - The Movie

Movie version of Dave Shields novel, The Race. This is a Tour de France story, the Rocky of cycling.

Movie version of Dave Shields novel, The Race. This is a Tour de France story, the Rocky of cycling.

Movie version of Dave Shields novel, The Race. This is a Tour de France story, the Rocky of cycling.

Movie version of Dave Shields novel, The Race. This is a Tour de France story, the Rocky of cycling.

Dave Shields
Dave Shields
Dave Shields
Dave Shields
1 Campaign |
Salt Lake City, United States
$4,444 USD 41 backers
1% of $250,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Bicycle racing is beautiful. It's also a great vehicle for storytelling. There are countless parallels to life, along with near universal experiences. For example, a child's first two wheeled ride has been a rite of passage worldwide for generations. Step on the pedals, balance, steer... and the suddenly the world expands in previously unimaginable ways: the sensation of pure freedom. Remember? Experience BARNSTORM and remember why your bike was once your most prized possessions.

Short Summary

Ever since publication there’s been tremendous interest in making a movie version of The Race, both from the public and from Hollywood. It’s not just cyclists who have felt this way, but it is undoubtedly the cycling community that has led the charge. We’ve pursued several opportunities, but they have been flawed for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest was our insistence that the film feel authentic to pro cycling insiders. Those setbacks may have actually been a blessing in disguise because an exciting new opportunity has now emerged, and the timing for a great cycling movie could not be better.

Not since Academy Award winning Breaking Away in 1979 has a fictional cycling movie succeeded in drawing praise from a significant crossover audience. In the intervening years there have been scores of successful films based on baseball, football, basketball, boxing, rodeo, golfing, auto racing, running, etc. Even dodge ball has received more Hollywood love than cycling in the last three decades. That’s not right!

During this same era the popularity of cycling has exploded. Across America and the world more and more people are riding bicycles for exercise, pleasure and transportation. So now we’re going to make a movie that speaks to those who are passionate about this sport. But it’s more than a cycling or Tour de France story. This is a coming of age tale which just happens to use cycling as its backdrop.

And cycling is a truly awesome backdrop to use. Here are just a couple of the reasons:

  • Imagine the beauty of red rock southern Utah landscapes juxtaposed against spectacular ascents in the French Alps. That’s what audiences will see in this film as Ben Barnes reaches back into his past for motivation while putting in the performance of a lifetime.
  • Recall the most spectacular riding sequences and crashes that you have ever seen, then think what those moments would look like if someone had been able to put cameras right in the midst of the action and played it on a full size cinematic screen. It will be mind blowing! Audiences are going to be stunned.
  • Think about the complexities of bicycle racing. The sport is so much more complex than most outsiders imagine. Now consider the numerous parallels and analogies to everyday life. (If you can’t think of any beautiful examples then you really need to read The Race.)

Talented and generous people have already signed on this project and contributed both work and money. Now we need your help as well. Every dollar raised will be used to make this movie better. Read on to learn more about how this innovative effort will work.

Our Unique Financing/Production Plan

We began this effort by building a bare bones budget. We needed to know how much money it would take to put our film in the can. This meant paying the lowest scale for talent, using the minimum number of extras, reducing the crew to the smallest possible, cutting filming days to the bare bones, shooting everything in Utah, minimizing all special effects including crash scenes, using public domain music, forgoing marketing, etc. The good news is that we discovered we’d be able to make the movie with our own funds. The bad news is that it would be extremely minimalist.

Then we came to a critical realization. The way the screenplay is written is actually two interwoven stories. Both stories are good, but they are better when woven together in flashback format. In essence, while riding a critical stage of the Tour de France our protagonist, Ben Barnes, looks back into his past for motivation. Each time he does this the viewing audience s taken along with him. So the first story is about his childhood in the Utah desert, and the second story is about racing as a pro cyclist in Europe.

Logistically and financially the first story is relatively easy to create. There is only one significant crash in that portion of the movie, and it involves a lone cyclist. In other words, we can create a fantastic crash sequence at reasonable cost (more goes into these sorts of scenes than you would ever imagine). All of the filming locations for the first story are easily accessible from our base of operations in northern Utah. We can easily attract the extras we need. We were able to get all of the necessary filming permits quite easily, and we even got government cooperation in the small towns where we will be working. In addition, the Utah Film Commission has subsidies which we will qualify for.

The second story is far more challenging to film. Yes, we can do it on a budget, particularly if we never go to Europe and use the mountains of Northern Utah as a substitute, so the good news is that this movie is going to be completed. But just imagine the difference if we’re able to film it on location, capturing the quaint French villages and the spectacular Alpine peaks. Think of the difference it will make if we have the money to create intense crash sequences, hire one or two A-list stars and commission an original musical score.

So we came up with the idea of filming the first story while using the momentum it creates to raise money to film the second story in the way we’ve dreamed (not in the way we’ve initially budgeted). In fact, we plan to edit the first story into a short movie before even undertaking the filming of the second half. And here’s a surprise bonus that you wouldn’t even know if you hadn’t chosen to read this portion of the site. If you sponsor our project at a level that includes the online movie, we’re going to give you access to an online copy of the Utah portion of the story as soon as it’s complete.

So please join us on this journey. We want to make a film that you’ll be proud of, and in order to do that we really need your help. The cool thing is that the IndeGoGo platform enables us to give our supporters valuable things in return for the belief they show in us. It’s a win/win situation. Let’s make film history together!

The Filming Schedule

If you’ve chosen to sponsor us at a level that includes appearing in the movie then you will want to read this section. Soon after we receive your sponsorship we’ll be in touch regarding logistics, but this important information will help you out. We will be filming in Southern Utah for almost two weeks in late April and early May of 2017. Locations will be in and around Hanksville, Boulder, and Moab. We will also be filming in Northern Utah for a couple of days during the same timeframe. We’ll need to figure out which scene(s) you are going to be in and then schedule travel.

The French portion of the filming is not yet set in stone. If everything goes perfectly we will be there in August of 2017. It’s possible that will be delayed until the summer of 2018. Of course we would like to complete the work sooner rather than later, but there are a number of reasons why shooting in France might not work out exactly as initially planned. And yes, we realize this has repercussions for the delivery dates listed in many of the sponsorships. That’s why the word “Estimated” is included. So please bear with us as we work these things out. All sponsors will receive our insider’s email updates, so when things are finalized you’ll be the first to know.

Now, you probably won’t be completely surprised to hear that not all of our European filming will be done in France. As a matter of fact, some of it will be done in Northern Utah. That means that if you live in America you could choose to be an extra in the French portion of the film without even getting your passport stamped. Pretty cool. We’ll be passing along those filming dates and locations via the insider’s email as well.

The Impact

Do you remember when the training wheels came off of your first bike? Can you recall the rush of freedom you experienced when you rode away from the security of Dad’s helping hand balancing your bicycle? In that moment your neighborhood, maybe even your city, changed forever. It became yours to explore. This moment in life is just one of many near universal experiences that make cycling such a rich venue for storytelling. When you add in the tactics, strategy, politics and intrigue of professional cycling to the mix you’ve got the backdrop for some great storytelling. And believe us when we tell you, we’ve got a screenplay in hand that does all that and more.

So your contribution to this project can do a lot more than create a movie that you get to enjoy. It could change an automobile driver’s reaction to the cyclist he shares the roadways with. It could introduce a new generation of fans to the sport. Or, as a professional cyclist who read the book once predicted, it could end up inspiring a future champion of the Tour de France. Hey, we might as well dream big!

Other Ways You Can Help

Not everybody is in a position to contribute financially right now. We understand that. But there is something that everyone who catches the vision for this project can do. They can share it with their friends, family and associates. That could make a huge difference, because the more momentum we gain the more people who will see and hear about this project organically. That could mean more money for a quality film, or more talented people becoming involved. So please help us to get the word out. Together we are going to make a fantastic movie!

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Training Wheels

$2 USD
Every dollar helps and as a thank you we’ll send exclusive email updates throughout the course of the project. We would really, really appreciate your help.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
1 claimed

Screenplay

$10 USD
We will send you a PDF of the final screenplay when the movie comes out, plus you’ll also receive our exclusive behind-the-scenes email throughout the course of the project.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
4 claimed

The Pendulum's Path

$15 USD
Dave’s first novel, The Pendulum’s Path, won a Writer’s Digest award. Want your own copy? We’ll send you one at the retail price and as an added bonus, Dave will sign it as a thank you for your support of the movie. Additionally, you will receive our exclusive insider email so that you can keep track of our progress.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
0 out of 1000 of claimed
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E-Book

$15 USD
Here's a great deal. You get an e-book at the regular price, we get money to develop the movie, and the shipping companies get nothing. Now that's efficiency! In addition we'll put you on our exclusive email update list.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • E-book
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
0 claimed

Signed Novel

$20 USD
Would you like a signed copy of one of Dave's books? Choose from The Race, The Tour or The Pendulum's Path. In addition you’ll be added to the exclusive insider email list.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • The Race - signed
  • Signed Novel
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
1 out of 400 of claimed
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Personalized Book

$30 USD
Attend a virtual book signing. Dave will contact you to find out what personalized message you'd like in your copy of The Race, The Tour or The Pendulum's Path (your choice).
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Personalized Book
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
0 out of 50 of claimed
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Three Signed Books

$40 USD
At this sponsorship level you will receive signed copies of both The Race and The Tour, as well as a signed copy of The Pendulum’s Path. This is less than you’d pay retail if you bought all three books unsigned, and it includes free US shipping. In addition you will receive our exclusive email updates.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • The Race - signed
  • The Tour - signed
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
1 out of 100 of claimed
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Online Movie Access

$40 USD
You will get online access to watch the movie, plus a pdf of the shooting script. In addition, you will receive behind-the-scenes scoop emails throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
1 claimed

Collector's Edition

$50 USD
A few first-run copies of The Race still exist. This book has a different cover and typesetting (plus a couple of valuable typos). When the book won a highly sought after distribution contract certain changes needed to be made in order to meet their specifications. Get your signed copy now. As a bonus you’ll receive our exclusive email updates.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • The Race - Collector's Edition
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
4 out of 50 of claimed
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Combo Pack

$65 USD
You’ll receive everything listed in Online Movie sponsorship, plus you’ll receive a physical DVD/Blu=ray combo pack of the movie that will include a documentary on the making of the Barnstorm movie. It will also include other bonus features not available on the online version. And a bonus signed Pendulum's Path.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Movie Poster

$70 USD
You’ll receive everything listed in the Combo Pack sponsorship, plus you’ll receive the official Barnstorm movie poster!
Included Items
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Movie Poster
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
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Barnstorm T-Shirt

$85 USD
Check this out. You’ll receive everything listed above -- the updates, the script, the online movie, the DVD/Blu-ray combo pack, the movie poster and a signed copy of The Pendulum's Path. In addition you’ll receive our exclusively designed movie backer t-shirt.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Movie Poster
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
2 claimed
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Barnstorm Jersey

$90 USD
We are designing a beautiful cycling jersey for fans of the movie. Get yours now. We'll also send you email updates as the project progresses.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Cycling Jersey
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
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TJ Fan Pack

$125 USD
This package includes everything in the Barnstorm T-Shirt reward (updates, script, shirt, online movie, poster, movie pack, Pendulum's Path) PLUS a personalized autographed headshot from TJ Eisenhart (pro cyclist and lead actor for our movie), made out just for you.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Movie Poster
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • TJ Signed Headshot
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
1 out of 50 of claimed
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Signed Movie Poster

$175 USD
You’ll receive a copy of the movie poster signed by the key cast and production crew members. Plus, you’ll receive the DVD/Blu-ray combo, the T-shirt, the online movie, the pdf of the shooting script, The Pendulum's Path and regular updates.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
1 out of 25 of claimed
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Voicemail Message

$350 USD
A cast member of your choice (other than TJ, Phil or Paul) will record a 20 second outgoing voicemail message for you. You get to write it, but the cast member gets to approve it. Or, we can write the message. You’ll receive an mp3, plus a signed movie poster, the movie pack, the online movie, t-shirt, Pendulum;s Path, the script and updates.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Voicemail
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 30 of claimed
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Twitter Follow

$400 USD
If you contribute $400 to our movie project we will return your love by having Dave Shields, Darren Schmitt, and TJ Eisenhart follow you on Twitter for a year. You’ll also receive a signed movie poster, the movie pack, the online version of the movie, the limited-edition T-shirt, The Pendulum's Path and a pdf of the shooting script.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Twitter Follow
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 claimed
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TJ Voicemail

$500 USD
TJ Eisenhart will record a 20 second outgoing voicemail message for you. You get to write the message, but TJ gets to approve it. Or we can write the message for you. You’ll receive it as an mp3, plus a signed movie poster, the DVD, the online version of the movie, the T-shirt, The Pendulum's Path, shooting script PDF and insider email updates.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • TJ Voicemail
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 15 of claimed
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Premier Tickets

$750 USD
Two tickets to the red carpet Barnstorm Friends and Family Premiere and Celebration in Park City, Utah that will be attended by the cast and creators. You’ll also receive the signed movie poster, the Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack, the online version of the movie, Pendulum's Path, the T-shirt and a pdf of the shooting script. Travel costs not included.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Premier Tickets
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
1 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

After Party

$1,000 USD
Two tickets to the red carpet Barnstorm Friends and Family Premiere and Celebration in Park City, UT attended by the cast and creators, plus two tickets to the after-party. You’ll also receive the signed movie poster, the Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack, the online version of the movie, the T-shirt, The Pendulum’s Path, the shooting script PDF and updates.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Premier Tickets
  • After Party Tickets
  • Online Movie
0 out of 20 of claimed
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Featured Extra

$2,500 USD
Be a featured extra in Barnstorm! Spend a day on set in Utah or France. Appear in a key scene. We'll make sure you make the final cut. Eat lunch with the cast and crew, plus receive tons of good stuff. NOTE: The Utah portion of the movie will be filmed in April/May 2017. France shooting will be announced later. You're responsible for travel costs.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Featured Extra
  • Online Movie
0 out of 5 of claimed
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TWO Featured Extras

$3,000 USD
Be 2 featured extra in Barnstorm! Spend a day on set in Utah or France. Appear in a key scene. We'll make sure you make the final cut. Eat lunch with the cast and crew, plus receive tons of good stuff. NOTE: The Utah portion of the movie will be filmed in April/May 2017. France shooting will be announced later. You're responsible for travel costs.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Featured Extra (2)
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Combo Reward

$3,500 USD
This is a combination of the After Party perk (which obviously includes tickets to the premier) and the Featured Extra perk plus a bunch of extras.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Premier Tickets
  • After Party Tickets
  • Featured Extra
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 3 of claimed
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Private Screening

$5,000 USD
Want to WOW your friends? We’ll rent out a theater near you and hold a screening for up to 50 guests. Worst case we'll schedule this event the first week of the theatrical run. You’ll also receive the signed movie poster, the DVD, the online version of the movie, the T-shirt, The Pendulum's Path and a pdf of the shooting script.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Private Screening
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Name a Character and Premier

$6,500 USD
Imagine naming a character in the movie… no, don’t imagine it, do it! You'll hear this name said in Barnstorm. Of course we’ll have to run it through legal first. You can probably guess why some names present problems and others don’t. You will also receive two tickets to the Park City, UT premiere and after party attended by the cast and creators.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Premier Tickets
  • After Party Tickets
  • Name a Character
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Big Time Fan Package

$8,000 USD
Here’s the perfect package for a big-time fan. Name a character, plus be a featured extra on set. In addition you’ll eat lunch with the cast and crew. And it includes the signed movie poster, a DVD/Blu-ray combo pack, the online version of the movie, the T-shirt, The Pendulum's Path, a shooting script PDF and the insider email updates.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Featured Extra
  • Name a Character
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Speaking Role and Premier

$10,000 USD
As Ben wobbles by on his first ride. You say, “Does he know how to ride that thing?” His dad says, “No! Somebody’s got to stop him before he goes too far!” You reply, “Too far? How far could he possibly go?” You’ll receive a framed copy of your script page, premiere and after party tickets and the other perks. Note: You pay travel costs.
Included Items
  • Receive insider's emails
  • Final screenplay PDF
  • The Pendulum's Path - signed
  • DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
  • Barnstorm T-Shirt
  • Signed Movie Poster
  • Premier Tickets
  • After Party Tickets
  • Speaking Role
  • Online Movie
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Corporate Sponsorship

$15,000 USD
We have all sorts of product placement opportunities available, at all sorts of levels. For example, put your company's logo on Ben Barnes' amateur team jersey as a secondary sponsor. Or contact us through BarnstormMovie.com for other product placement opportunities.
Included Items
  • Secondary Amature Sponsorship
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