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Bottled: Short Film

When a man's communication is throwing noted bottles into the sea, how would anyone get the message?

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Bottled: Short Film

Bottled: Short Film

Bottled: Short Film

Bottled: Short Film

Bottled: Short Film

When a man's communication is throwing noted bottles into the sea, how would anyone get the message?

When a man's communication is throwing noted bottles into the sea, how would anyone get the message?

When a man's communication is throwing noted bottles into the sea, how would anyone get the message?

When a man's communication is throwing noted bottles into the sea, how would anyone get the message?

Tessa Mansfield-Hung
Tessa Mansfield-Hung
Tessa Mansfield-Hung
Tessa Mansfield-Hung
2 Campaigns |
Melbourne, Australia
$2,638 USD $2,638 USD 58 backers
106% of $2,482 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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UPDATE

Come see Bottled at the Astor Theatre on Sunday the 23rd of November alongside a bunch of other great short films! Click the link for more details: http://www.trybooking.com/FRZO

The Story of Bottled

The film is set at a lighthouse in the mid 20th century and follows a self-exiled sailor named George who has been the only lighthouse keeper for some years now. He keeps to himself and has a compulsive habit of throwing noted bottles into the ocean in attempt to contact an ex-lover, disregarding the fact that he is throwing them into one of the most chaotic oceans.

Cue the arrival of young injured hiker Harriet, whose curiosity of George and his life leaves him forced to question the blinded method of communication, his self-afflicted solitude, and to face the words of his discarded bottled letters.

Our Sponsors!

We are luckily enough to have the support of:


 


How Funds Will Be Used


The funds from Indiegogo will be used in all stages of making the film, predominately for:
  • Equipment hire that will contribute to the look of the film
  • Travel and transport costs as our location, Cape Otway Lightstation, is a 4 hour drive away!
  • Location costs, management of equipment & personnel 
  • Catering
  • Props and Costumes
  • Post production, including colour grading, compositing and sound mixing
  • Film Festival Fees

The Team 


We have an amazing team already, people who are passionate and excited about this film:

  • Nathan Jones - Director 'Filmmaking is that beautiful entity that comprises of so many creative and evolving stages through the forging of a great script to seeing it projected upon the screen. It’s the magic you create, just like when children play games with stories incorporating their endless imaginations, and thankfully adults can get away doing the same thing through filmmaking. That’s what attracted me so much to it all; the screen caught my gaze and I never looked away.'
  • Tessa Mansfield-Hung - Producer 'I have a passion for film in every stage and in every department, there's nothing more satisfying for me than seeing a project start from a small idea, blossom into something real and something great.'
  • Thomas Isaksen - Cinematographer 'I got involved with filmmaking because I love telling stories. I feel that through moving pictures you create a pure and layered story that is memorable and exquisite.'
  • Emmett Redding - Editor 'I'm excited to see the potential of this project. Films are the best.'
  • Ayesha Sedgman - Production Designer 'When I realised that I wanted to work on film sets and get involved with the whole creative process, my love of styling and decorating intertwined into production design and now it is an area that I am eager to pursue. I'm excited to be a part of this film and am looking forward to watching the end product in a few months time.'
  • Alexander Dalen - Sound Designer 'I consider myself lucky to be studying a great passion of mine, film. Being immersed in a universe is important to me, which is why I like working with sound, a very important department that is often overlooked.'

Cast

George: Stephen Francis

Harriet: Danielle Blanch


What are we shooting on?
We are lucky enough to be shooting Bottled on the glorious RED EPIC! 


Campaign Calendar

Once the campaign starts, we will begin the unique behind the scenes updates right away. Here's a list of some of the planned updates during the campaign:

  • An insightful introduction of our lovely crew
  • A reveal of some of our customised and original perks 
  • A look at our featured location, the Cape Otway Lighstation
  • A brief behind the scenes video of production 
We are set to shoot at the beginning of september with a premier date in November.

Perks!

Original and custom artwork by artist cast (Cameron Stynes) features on our limited t-shirts and stickers. Check the column on the right to see how you can get your hands on them!


Limited T-shirts printed by T-Shirts Only

LIMITED SIZES, GET ONE QUICK!
*International shipping to be paid separately.
When claiming either the 'Message in a Bottle' or the 'Cape Otway Campers' perk we will send you an email with a unique voucher that will direct you to the team over at Vasco's Mistress who will take care of you from there!


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Lover's lost letter

Currency Conversion $9 USD
$15 AUD
An original postcard print of behind the scenes photography. + Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast *International shipping to be paid separately
Estimated Shipping
September 2014
2 claimed

Aye Aye

Currency Conversion $6 USD
$10 AUD
Our heartfelt gratitude and a sticker of original artwork by cast. *International shipping to be paid separately
Estimated Shipping
September 2014
1 claimed

Harriets Hikers

Currency Conversion $16 USD
$25 AUD
A digital download of the completed film and your name in the Special Thanks section of the credits. + Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + postcard print *Available once completed
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
16 claimed

The Captains Log

Currency Conversion $31 USD
$50 AUD
An exclusive E-Book download detailing the unique process and behind the scenes of Bottled with original analogue photography, created personally by the director, Nathan Jones. Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + postcard print + digital download of completed film
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
3 claimed

George's Sailors

Currency Conversion $47 USD
$75 AUD
A limited edition T-shirt featuring custom artwork by cast printed by T-Shirts Only. + Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + postcard print + name in Special Thanks credits + E-book download + a digital download of the film *International shipping to be paid seperately. *We have limited quantities and sizes
Estimated Shipping
September 2014
14 out of 30 of claimed

Captain's Crew

Currency Conversion $62 USD
$100 AUD
Tickets to our premiere screening at the Astor Theatre in November and the option to appear in George's sailor crew photo that features in the film. + Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + postcard print + name in Special Thanks credits + E-book download + a digital download of the film *Victorian residents only!
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
7 out of 15 of claimed

Message in a Bottle

Currency Conversion $81 USD
$130 AUD
A unique voucher to redeem a bottle of delicious wine from locally based business Vasco's Mistress! +Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + post card print + name in special thanks + E-book download + a digital download of the film *Victorian residents only *Over 18 only, ID must be shown
Estimated Shipping
October 2014
0 claimed

Cape Otway Campers

Currency Conversion $109 USD
$175 AUD
Free entry into our featured location- The Cape Otway Lighstation! AND a unique voucher to redeem a bottle of delicious wine from locally based business Vasco's Mistress! +Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + post card print + name in special thanks + E-book download + a digital download of the film *Victorian residents only *Over 18 only, ID must be shown
Estimated Shipping
October 2014
1 claimed

First Mates

Currency Conversion $310 USD
$500 AUD
An Associate Producer credit, which will be shown in the credits of the film as well as on IMDB. + Our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + postcard print + E-book download + a digital download of the film
1 claimed

The Keeper

Currency Conversion $621 USD
$1,000 AUD
Everything! An Executive Producer credit, which will be shown in the credits of the film as well as on IMDB and a DVD copy of the film. A Limited Edition cast T-shirt + our heartfelt gratitude + sticker of original artwork by cast + postcard print + E-book download + a digital download of the film + premier tickets + free entry into Cape Otway Lightstation *International shipping paid separately
0 out of 3 of claimed
sold out

Limited Edition Crew Pack!

Currency Conversion $62 USD
$100 AUD
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
4 out of 4 of claimed
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