Short Film: Canted
I have a project which I am extremely excited about! It's a film called "Canted."
Meet Jonathan, a photographer who isn't all that great at photography. His girlfriend, Amber, is a highly successful art curator who supports Jonathan's dreams, even though she sometimes wishes he'd just get a job. Circumstances are bleak until Jonathan fumbles his camera and takes an accidental canted angle picture of his face. This, to both Amber and Winston (Amber's friend who Jonathan is jealous of), is his masterpiece. Winston is an experimental filmmaker and likes the photo so much that he plans to sabotage Jonathan's attempts to gain critical acclaim unbeknownst to Jonathan.
So why am I so excited about this project? This film will discuss issues in the art community and the conventions of modern art in a very comical and satirical way. The main reason I am interested in producing this film is that it has a theme of not giving up on your passion for the arts even though the circumstances may seem bleak. Art is important to the lives of many people, and I want to emphasize that aspect with my film.
With your help, I will be able to produce a quality film that will truly reflect the vision that I have for it. It will be something that I will be confident in sending to festivals and applying to grad schools with, as this is my senior film. This film project means a lot to me, and I would greatly appreciate any kind of help you could offer me to make this dream a reality.
Cast:
Corey Hedy - Jonathan
Mimi Lee - Amber
Adrian Jonsson - Winston
Ian Robertson - Jeffrey
Alexander Haberbush - Mr. Wright
Tara Day - Dog Walker
Crew:
Jason Hedy - Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
Robert Chase - Assistant Director
Tor Saharopolus - Director of Photography/Composer
Stephanie Saharopolus - Art Director/Costuming
Calvin Lin - Sound
Jeff Prudencio - Production Assistant
Christabel Andrade - Script Supervisor
Tara Day - Associate Producer
With Your Help
I am going to need $1000 to fully fund this project. I will be completely transparent and update my contributors along the way by means of a blog. The film's budget will include location permits, equipment rental, transportation and food for cast and crew. These are all the necessary components I need to produce this film.
Detailed Budget:
Locations: $250
Transportation: $200
Craft Service: $200
Costuming: $100
Polaroid Film: $50
Projector/Screen: $100
Editing: $100 (Hard Drive)
Total Budget Required: $1000
Extras:
Doorway Dolley
Jib Crane
Not accounted in budget:
Camera: $2000
Sound Equipment: $500
Lighting: $2000
Editing: $500 FCPX
What do you get out of this?
For every tier of contribution, there will be a unique perk!
Contributions of $1 or more will get a digital copy of "Canted"!
Contributions of $10 or more will get one of Jonathan's awkward selfies or art photos!
Contributions of $25 or more will get a DVD copy of the film!
Contributions of $50 or more will receive the above and a "special thanks to" in the credits of the film.
Contributions of $75 or more will get an exclusive peak at an extended version of Winston's pretentious, experimental short film as seen in "Canted"!
For every $100 you donate, you'll receive a $20 credit toward an online purchase at the Peacock & Company store!
CREW CREDIT INCENTIVES
Contributions of $100 or more will receive the above and an Associate Producer credit in the film.
Contributions of $250 or more will receive the above and a signed script by the cast and crew. In addition, you can be IN THE FILM as one of the art exhibit attendees.
Contributions of $500 or more will receive a special thanks, a personalized thank you letter and an Executive Producer credit for your generosity. If you live in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, the lead role and I will personally treat you to lunch. I will also write roll for you into the film if requested!
If I don't receive all of the funding, I will still make the film to the best of my ability with the available funds. Your contribution will still be put to a great and responsible use.
Why Fund this Project in Particular?
"Canted" is valuable to all of the people in the artistic community. It is a lighthearted satire on modern art and also emphasizes the importance of art in the world and in our lives. As a film maker, I know the importance of art and how it affects my life. As supporters of the arts, this is a very interesting and important film that I would like to see have success.
I have never crowd-funded, but I have made impactful documentaries on music and I have directed and produced a satire film on Theater Art titled "The Rehearsal" which garnered a lot of laughs.
If you fund this project, I guarantee that you will see great results as I will be submitting it to festivals and MFA applications. It is a very meaningful film to anybody interested in the arts.
Risks & Challenges
The only true obstacle in the way of achieving my goals for this film is money and securing permits. As a student of UC Irvine, I already have access to insurance for outside permits, so this will not be an issue. I have a lot of experience in finance, and I can assure you that your money will be put to good use. Being able to produce the film in a timely manner will not be a problem, as I plan to have it finished by June 2015.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you are interested in this project and would like to help out with my goals for the future but cannot contribute, please let your friends know about this. I would like to get the word out to as many people as possible, and I greatly appreciate and kind of help that I can get with that.
Thank you so much! I can't wait to make "Canted" a reality.
