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First 3 episodes of a web series centered around a female contract killer that must leave her family and return to her life as a killer in order to protect them

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First 3 episodes of a web series centered around a female contract killer that must leave her family and return to her life as a killer in order to protect them

First 3 episodes of a web series centered around a female contract killer that must leave her family and return to her life as a killer in order to protect them

First 3 episodes of a web series centered around a female contract killer that must leave her family and return to her life as a killer in order to protect them

First 3 episodes of a web series centered around a female contract killer that must leave her family and return to her life as a killer in order to protect them

Emmanuel Obi
Emmanuel Obi
Emmanuel Obi
Emmanuel Obi
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Update: 28/11/2013
Thanks to the contributors we have just received some of the sound equipment we will use for filming (Rode VideoMic with Rycote shock absorber and a Tascam DR-05 field recorder) has arrived. Thanks to all the supporters so far!!!

Update: 26/11/2013 -
Filming is slated to begin the last week of February and the first week of March.

We have also just used the funds we have raised so far to purchase a digital field recorder and a Rode VideoMic to be partnered to greatly improve sound quality. Thanks to all the contributors thus far.

Update:14/11/2013 - We just received a sponsor! Special thanks to Profot!!! (profot.ch) I am not able to adjust the budget request, however, with the sponsor on board our projected budget is reduced by a third! So now, more than ever, every little bit helps. Please contribute.

Contracted is a web series centered around a female contract killer that left her crime family and began a new life once she discovered she was pregnant. After a few years as a waitress and marrying a school teacher, she is rediscovered by her crime family and given an ultimatum: Either return to her role as a contract killer or her husband and child will be killed.

  • Born and raised in Auburn, Alabama I moved to Switzerland in 2007. I have always had a love for writing and began making short films because I wanted to do something with my writing.
  • We would like funding so that we can shoot the first three episodes of the series (around 20 minutes a piece)
  • Every contribution will make this project better. If you check my YouTube channel you will see that all of the shorts were made with no budget, one camera, no sound equipment, etc. With funding we would be able to rent and/or buy equipment, provide food for actors and crew, props, locations; essentially everything!!!

We will try to make the project with whatever funding we receive but every cent will help tremendously

What We Need & What You Get

Perks:

  • All contributors will be invited to come on set and watch filming (he/she will be responsible for their own travel costs and lodging)
  • All contributors will have exclusive access to behind the scenes footage and interviews that will not be shared with any other viewers. I plan to have a person behind the scenes dedicated to filming just for the contributors.
  • All contributors names will appear in the end credits and website as supporters
  • Contributors of a certain amount will receive a Contracted t-shirt, an autographed poster, autographed pictures from the main actors, an autographed Blu-Ray copy of the episodes and/or an exclusive of look of episodes 4 - 6 of Contracted
  • Lastly, if we are able to exceed our goal by about 33% (45,000 euro) we will hold a theatrical premiere before the episodes are released in the area that gave the most money. Meaning, if we raise 45,000 euro we will rent a theater in the area that raised the most money, show all three episodes and have an after party with those that attend. All contributors would be welcome to come but, for instance, if Alabama contributed the most money then we would try to find a theater in Alabama. If London raised the most then in London, etc.This also means get the word out to your friends in your area!
Where will funding go:

  • Two DSLR cameras - I would love to rent (or buy) a couple of Red cameras but with a low budget that isn't possible so the plan is find two T3i cameras,
  • Desktop PC and external storage - I have been editing all of my films on a temperamental laptop that is as reliable as a deadbeat dad.
  • Sound equipment - It is painfully clear in my shorts that sound is a big issue and needs an equipment upgrade
  • Lighting - The IKEA lamps have done well but they have their limitations
  • Food - I wish I worked with models because apparently all they eat are ice cubes. Actors and crew always whine about being hungry and getting dizzy from starvation so it would be "in congress with labor laws" if I feed them at least once a day
  • Props - Fake guns, weapons, clothing etc. Or else Birgit will have to hold up her hand as a gun and say "bang"
  • Locations - I have been able to get away with calling in favors to use locations. Hopefully we will still be able to do this and keep the costs relatively low.

Now on YouTube

I know that it may be hard to see yourself contributing without a track record or proof of work so feel free to visit my website (http://obijreo.wix.com/facelessproductions) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5wdmKjf5ZQY8...) and see the work that has been done so far. All of the films there were done with NO BUDGET so imagine the possibilities with a little more money and better equipment. 

Other Ways You Can Help

Please tell your friends, family, co-workers, doctors, dentist, mailman, waitress, baby-sitter . . . anyone you meet. Every cent will help. And don't forget to share on every form of social media you have!!!
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