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Breaking Point

I am producing this short film as my final project! EVERYTHING has led up to this moment!

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Breaking Point

Breaking Point

I am producing this short film as my final project! EVERYTHING has led up to this moment!

I am producing this short film as my final project! EVERYTHING has led up to this moment!

I am producing this short film as my final project! EVERYTHING has led up to this moment!

I am producing this short film as my final project! EVERYTHING has led up to this moment!

Kasey Weldon
Kasey Weldon
Kasey Weldon
Kasey Weldon
2 Campaigns |
Santa Monica, United States
$3,140 USD by 24 backers
$3,140 USD by 24 backers on Jul 27, 2018
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Overview
Finally, after 5 years in the Navy, receiving my GI Bill, and going through New York Film Academy's Bachelor's Program in Fine Arts, I will be producing my first short film which I have also written myself. This is the capstone of this chapter which I've been waiting for. Everything I've worked towards in the past 8 years have brought me here, so, trust me when I say that my heart and soul are dedicated to bringing this story, my vision, to the screen. This is only the first of what is to come.

First: Why this is so important to me...

Thank you for asking!!! And HELLO!

  • Many of you know that I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Our final thesis project is where we get to show off all that we've learned and create our first short film. After 5 years in the military, and 3 years in this program, everything has led up to these next few weeks!

  •  I have many stories that I hold very dear to my heart that I will create over time, but as my first, this is the one that I hold closest. This means that I need your help because, on my own, I cannot give full justice to this story. That not only happens through character and dialogue, but also through visual storytelling, which means equipment and money! 

Second: The scoop! & a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

  • The scoop: Without giving too many details away, this film is going to be about how a young woman deals with grief and resentment towards her mother after losing her brother to suicide.

  • The Announcement: I am extremely honored to announce that Marta Kristen, from the original "Lost in Space" Sci-Fi Television series, will be starring alongside me in this film as my mother. I am so appreciative and so thrilled to be working with this beautifully talented woman.

So, what do I need?

And where will your money go?

  • My goal is to raise $3,000. The cast, including myself, will go unpaid.

  • The crew is the workhorse of any set (lighting, camera, sound, editing, etc). I want to make sure this dedicated team is paid accordingly. Some of these amazing and brilliantly talented souls will be working for free (I'm not sure there is a greater love in this world!) However, most on this team will receive about $100/day for their work, some at $200/day depending on the role of the crew member. We should have 7-10 crew members, which includes our post-production members as well.
  •  Equipment is the next greatest expense along with transportation (U-haul) to move it all to our set. I will be using some of the equipment provided by my school, but in order to have the best quality film possible, we will need more. Camera rental, lights, memory cards, batteries, etc. will range from $250-$400. Of course, with every rental, we are negotiating and scouting to find the best equipment at the lowest cost. 
  • Food, food, food. Especially for those who will not be making any money from this film, we will need to feed EVERYONE. We will have an early call-time, so a light breakfast will be provided, but most essential will be a healthy and fulfilling lunch. I am estimating $200-$250 to provide food for all.
  • Miscellaneous expenses, because everything tends to add up when you aren't noticing or go wrong when we least expect it: I would like to have an overhead of $300 for emergency funds. Whatever is not used in this amount will be used as compensation for crew members, or... what will bring me to my next point...
  • If we exceed our goal, which is the DREAM, I would love to send this to film festivals. The fees for entry can be quite expensive, and they add up when submitting to numerous festivals. They range between $20-$100+ depending on the festival. However, this is where our work gets seen on a much larger scale and to all the "right people" who have the power to further our careers. Submissions to film festivals is crucial to our success! Plus, we make movies to put them on a big screen in front of an audience so that our voices and message can be heard. After all of the hard work and hours upon hours of commitment to this project, this is where it all truly pays off.  
  • Truly and undoubtedly, EVERY single red-cent penny will be put towards the highest success possible for this shoot.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are unable to donate:

  • It's okay! I still love you! BUT, I do ask...
  • Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE my links/posts that will navigate others to this campaign, or any of my content at all. Honest fans are what keep the ball rolling, and the dreams flowing.
  • Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you!!
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"Thank You" from ME

$25 USD
A personalized, CUSTOMIZED just for you, amazingly sincere and probably funny, "Thank You" from yours truly (and yes, autograph included) with all of my love. You won't want to miss out on this. Plus, take my word for it, it will be worth something soon enough!
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  • Thank You Card
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Script Copy + Signed

$75 USD
You will receive a copy of my script signed by me (Kasey Weldon), plus a wonderful "Thank You" note for your undoubted belief in me, and your efforts to help me chase my dream!
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  • Script Copy
1 claimed
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Photo + Script + Signed

$125 USD
You will receive a personalized "Thank You" note, photo, and script from this film, all signed by the cast: Kasey Weldon, and Marta Kristen from the original "Lost in Space" Sci-Fi Television series.
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