UPDATE: We are currently extending our goal to £1,300! This will help further to create the best possible film.

Abide by free will or follow dated beliefs? When a young woman encompassed in an emotionally abusive family circle finds herself pregnant, she must decide whether to succumb to their pressures or follow her heart.

De Trop is a social drama short centered around the topic of abortion, and the conflict of opinions around this.

The film takes on many inspirations from an array of different time periods and genre's all amalgamating into a unique vintage style the include the following:

Le Mepris / La Piscine / Slogan / Blow Up / Daisies / Blue Velvet / I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Le Mepris (1963) dir. Jean-Luc Godard.

Le Mepris - The use of camera movement and composition in order to convey the theme of a fractured relationship that is bound for disaster. This film helped shape the idea of De Trop and is one of the Director's (James') favourite films and as a result its influence is massive on our short.

La Piscine (1969) dir. Jacques Deray.

La Piscine - A catastrophic event that is a catalyst for the downfall of an already troubled relationship. French Cinema is a big influence for our film, as you could tell from the name! La Piscine has helped to understand the tensions within these situations.

Slogan (1969) dir. Pierre Grimblat.

Slogan - Within Slogan it shows a man who is the one who owns the relationship in a sense and helped to mould the character within De Trop.

Blow Up (1966) dir. Michelangelo Antonioni.

Blow Up - The themes of doubt has aided the creation of De Trop as it has helped to gain an insight to question if something is really real and if you are making the right decisions.

Daisies (1966) dir. Vera Chytilova.

Daisies - The themes of changing the depiction of a social norm is a key component within this film and has had a big influence on the Director with its use of symbolism, it creates a whole new world that we have drawn inspiration from!

Blue Velvet (1986) dir. David Lynch.

Blue Velvet - Within Blue Velvet, the ability to infer that there is something darker is beneath the surface is very much a theme of De Trop as not everything is as rosy as it appear to be!

I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020) dir. Charlie Kaufman.

I'm Thinking of Ending Things - The production design within this film has deeply influenced how we have moulded our film, as it mirrors the vintage aesthetic. 

We are a team of passionate film makers under an up and coming Production company, Shuker Productions.

We aim to help generate these funds as we are a small Production company and as a result, don't have the traditional backing of normal productions. In addition to this, COVID-19 has also had a great impact on the film industry and we're determined to fight through it to make an eye-opening social issues short. This is where we reach out for the help from all of you, whom without, this would not be possible.

In order for us to make this short, we are looking to raise £1000! The significance of your donations and pledges are imperative to the end product of the film. In return, you will all receive an array of different perks! 

With your kind donations and pledges, this will go towards:

Covid Precautions

As we are making a film during Covid Britain, our main aim is to keep everyone safe and as a result of the climate we are in, it has become even more serious for us to put specific measures in place to mitigate any health issues in place. The whole crew have already been certified in their Covid awareness in regards to Film Production and have all been adhering to social distancing and wearing their face masks! To further crack down on this, we would need extra funds items such as thermometers and sanitizers to ensure that everything is clean!

Props

With our film being very vintage inspired, yet thrusted back into the modern day, the props that will be needed for the film will vary from the items such as matches, all the way to much bigger props such as specific canvas' and tapestries. This will encapsulate the whole vibe and atmosphere of the world we are hoping to create.

Wardrobe

As the film has a vintage theme, the wardrobe is very important for the overall look. We have a very talented Production Designer who has drawn up some very fitting concepts for the film that allows the film to have additional intrigue when watching. 

Location Fees

The perfect location is key for a film and as a result it can come at a premium. This means that a good portion of our budget will be set aside to acquire our location. We have already scouted out a lot of potential locations and they all are looking promising!

Festival Fees

We have high hopes for the end product and as a result we want to submit the finished product into as many film festivals as possible in order for the word to be spread. 

Travel Expenses

To help ensure that we get our cast and crew to the different locations it doesn't come without travel! As there are multiple locations within the film, the travel expenses will have to transport the relevant cast and crew to all of these locations.

Catering

The most important part of Production, is to ensure that the cast and crew are happy, the big contributor to that is for them to be fed and hydrated. Ensuring that everyone has access to food and water can only improve the quality of the film as they will all be content and happy to continue working!

By generously donating to our campaign, you will receive an array of different perks dependant on the monetary value that you choose to donate!

£2 - A special thank you!

Within this tier, you will receive:

• A special thank you from all of us at Shuker Productions!
• Name in the credits

£5 - A digital copy of the film

In this tier you will receive:

• A Special thank you!
• Name in the credits
• A digital copy of the film "De Trop"

£10 - A digital copy of the film & Poster

Should you donate £10, within this tier you will get:

• A special thank you!
• Name in the credits
• A digital copy of the film poster for "De Trop"
• A digital copy of the official film

£15 - A Printed Poster

For this tier you shall receive:

• A Special thank you!
• Name in the credits
• A digital copy of the film poster for "De Trop"
• A digital copy of the official film
• A physical copy of the official poster!

£20 - A Physical copy of the film

Within the £20 tier you will receive:

• A Special thank you!
• Name in the credits
• A digital copy of the film poster for "De Trop"
• A digital copy of the official film
• A physical copy of the official poster!
• A physical copy of the film with the artwork on the cover!

£30 - The Official Script of De Trop

In the £30 tier you will receive the following:

• A Special thank you!
• Name in the credits
• A digital copy of the film poster for "De Trop"
• A digital copy of the official film
• A physical copy of the official poster!
• A physical copy of the film with the artwork on the cover!
• A PDF of the script.

James Shuker is the Producer/Director of the film. Coming off the back of a successful debut Feature film in which he Produced, James has great organisational and social skills that allows him to communicate with different departments in order for Pre-Production can be completed to a high standard as well as being able to talk to actors to be able to coax out the best possible performance.

Marta Ruly, the Cinematographer, has a keen eye for the most artistic shots, with an impressive show reel to boast, Marta is more than capable of producing beautiful cinematography and make it look effortless.

Megan Manion, the Production Designer, is a very fashion forward thinking individual who has a vested interest in the overall look of films. Her ability to formulate very specific styles and ideas for the costume and props is a very valuable skill and adds a great deal to the Production.

Matthew Jenkinson, the Gaffer has an array of short films under his belt and is continuing to evolve his craft every day, his knowledge of lighting and its effects is second to none. He is a great asset and very communicative which gels well with the rest of the crew.

Callum Gilmour, Sound Assistant, is a very practical thinking film maker who meticulously goes through the finer details within the sound department and looks for any issues that potentially could unfold on set. His forward thinking is a key asset to the whole of the crew.

Ziyi Huang is a very talented sound designer and sound editor, her ability to break down a script is nothing short of excellent, accompanied with the knowledge of Adobe Audition, allows for the most professionally sounding film. 

Lydia Mannering, Editor, has worked on numerous well known films such as the Oscar winning film, Bohemian Rhapsody and Paddington as well as working on Season 4 of Netflix's, The Crown. Her wisdom and expertise in editing will aid the production in a big way. 

Lucian Thomas and Charlie Ball are the two composers at the helm of the music department. Their unique and creative style allows an immersive musical experience that will only enhance the message and meaning behind the film. With an extensive music background, the skills and genre of music will always be on point.

We still have some exciting talent still to join us!

This project aims to continue the conversation about the validity of the opinion on free choice, it is a very important topic to us and one that we feel strongly about.  Therefore we feel it is imperative for there to be more dialogue within this conversation.

With the current climate and the impact it has had on the film industry, it is important for film production to continue in the safest way possible, whilst still being able to make the best film possible.

Should we not reach our monetary goal; we are very frugal film makers and can make the best of the financial situation that we find ourselves in.

In the ever changing climate, there may be some issues and delays during the production, to combat this, all of our planning will be completed by the end of this year and should any difficulties with filming arise, we are more than capable of rescheduling to a time that is more convenient for the actors and crew.

As always, in the film industry challenges always arise! However, we do this because we love it and can always find a work around any obstacle that comes our way.

If you are unable to donate or indeed you have donated and want to help out even more, sharing our social medias and using the Indiegogo share tools goes a long way to reach a larger audience and for us being able to reach our goal!

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