Temptation is constant in the human experience, but few demons are so callous and consuming as drug abuse. From Ill Willed SFX head and director Tate Steinsiek, "Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale" explores a true story of heroin addiction and personal redemption. Production has successfully wrapped, and we are asking for your support for the post production process. We want to tell this story as well as we can, and present the movie at its fullest potential. Your contributions and voices will help us do that.
Based on a true story,
Max Bornstein had the wit, looks, and charm that would carry him beyond the
typical man's troubles. Yet, the typical
man's troubles were the least of Max's worries: He was a full-time dope
fiend and a part-time father working within the underground, highly illegal
pornography industry.
Even in the wake of a federal investigation, Max's truest
worry was his wife and two young children: A
family kept in the dark about Max's reality and the walls of it caving in
around him.
Ian Harding as Max Bornstein – Ian stars as Ezra Fitz on “Pretty
Little Liars.”
Evanna Lynch as Theresa Bornstein – Evanna is known as Luna
Lovegood in the “Harry Potter” film franchise.
Carol Kane as Cecilia – Carol is known for “Taxi,” “Annie
Hall” and “Wicked.”
Brendan Sexton III as Jay – Brendan is known for “Boys Don't
Cry” and “Black Hawk Down.”
Leo Fitzpatrick as Black Rich – Leo is known for “Kids.”
Chaske Spencer as Det. Barone – Chaske is known as Sam Uley in the
"Twilight" film franchise.
Michael Badalucco as Sam Kendrick – Michael is known for “The
Practice.”
Polly Draper as Sylvia Bornstein – Polly is known for “thirtysomething.”
Ray Santiago as Rico – Ray is known for “In Time” and “Meet
the Fockers.”
Below are some of our perk highlights! For a complete list of our perks, check out the list on the right side of our page.
If you select a perk that requires you to choose between Ian, Evanna and Tate, we will send you an email to ask for your choice after the campaign has finished.
11x17 Dynamite Art Print - Get a signed 11x17 print of this art piece that can be seen in the film! The piece was created by Max Bornstein (the inspiration for Dynamite, played by Ian Harding).
11x17 Max Bornstein Art Print - Get a signed 11x17 print of this art piece that can be seen in the film! This was a piece Max Bornstein (the inspiration for Dynamite, played by Ian Harding) created during filming.
Ill Willed head and Dynamite director Tate Steinsiek is offering his own set of awesome and exclusive perks, from his hands to yours. Check them out below!
We've successfully wrapped principal photography, and now we need your help with the post production process and finishing touches. Your contributions will help with the editing process, hiring of a sound editor, develop the soundtrack and securing music, original score, visual effects, title sequence creation, a dialogue script, festival submissions, a publicist, and more!
Besides having the post production process complete, your contributions will help us properly "deliver" the film to distributors. Delivery is required by all distributors, and this includes all the technical, official, and legal aspects on the film. Such items include necessary insurance paperwork, music cue sheets, masters of the film in the required format by a specific distributor, M&E (music & effects), and a multitude of other items.
Tate Steinsiek (Director)
Tate founded Ill Willed Productions in 2001 and has since built a client roster including The Jim Henson Company, Dreamworks and HBO. He is a two-time finalist of Syfy's "Face Off" and has incorporated special effects excellence directing award winning shorts like "CLOWN", "My Winter's Coat", and "The Devoured". "Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale" is his feature film directorial debut.
Jordan Yale Levine (Producer)
A member of the Producers Guild of America, and the President of Yale Productions, Jordan has been producing independent films for over a decade. Jordan is responsible for the producing, financing, and/or distribution of over 20 films including "Petunia," starring Brittany Snow, Thora Birch, and Eddie Kaye Thomas; "Black Limousine," starring David Arquette, Bijou Phillips, and Vivica A. Fox; "Wreckage" starring Aaron Paul and Scoot McNairy, and more. Most recently, Jordan completed producing "Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale," and is in pre production of "My Last Christmas" which will star Dean Cain and Quinton Aaron.
Ash Christian (Producer)
At age 20, Ash
directed, produced and starred in "Fat Girls" alongside Jonathan Caouette and
Robin DeJesus. An official selection of the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival, "Fat
Girls" had its world premiere to major critical acclaim. It sold to Regent Entertainment at the festival and opened in theaters nationwide fall of 2007. MTV
Networks picked up "Fat Girls" as a pilot and hired Ash to write, direct and
executive produce the series. In 2009, Ash was a co-producer on the hit Broadway
musical "Next to Normal" which garnered 11 Tony nominations and 3 Tony awards
including Best Score, as well as the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama. Other
notable credits include Ash’s sophomore feature "Mangus!" – a dark comedy about
a boy whose lifelong dream is to star in his high school’s production of "Jesus
Christ Spectacular" – "Nate & Margaret" and "Petunia". Currently, Ash is in post on a psychological thriller entitled "The
Inherited," indie comedy "Love on the Run" and "Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale." He
won a 2014 Emmy Award for producing the web series "mI Promise".
Max Bornstein (Producer)
Max wrote the story for "Dynamite, A Cautionary Tale" based on actual events of his life. Max was an executive producer of "Rapturious", "Petunia" and "Love On the Run", and has appeared in "Petunia", "Love On the Run" and "Laugh, Killer, Laugh". His most recent script, "Chasing the Chord", is currently in pre-production.
Jason Noto (Writer)
Berlinale Talents Campus alum Jason Noto works as a member of the Writers Guild of America. Jason began his career in 2005 with "Son’s of Mayfield". The independent feature was purchased as "The Woods Have Eyes" and distributed by Echo Bridge Entertainment. In 2010, "The Nail", his original screenplay, starring William Forsythe received the Audience award at the Philadelphia Film Festival and premiered on Showtime. In February 2012, Jason’s feature length screenplay entitled "Latchkey Kid" was shortlisted for the Berlinale Talent Project Market. Additionally, an original television series entitled "Motor City" is in development with Killer Films as well as contracted work in development for StrongMan Films, Reckless Productions, and Ironclad Pictures.
Alexander Hammer (Editor)
Hammer is an editor and emerging director who explores many dimensions of storytelling. His work spans from feature film and music video to interactive content, experiential storytelling and live performances. His feature film work has included the drama "Naked As We Came", the experimental thriller "Altered States of Plaine", the comedy "Going Down In La-La Land", and the HBO documentary "Life Is But A Dream". Currently he is working with director Jeremy Profe on his upcoming feature "The Lennon Report" about the events on the night John Lennon was killed. He served as editor and supervising editor for Beyoncé’s record breaking full length 2013 visual album, 'Beyonce', and has been nominated for multiple MTV Video Music Awards. Other editing works include projects with Katy Perry, Kanye West, Jay Z, HAIM, H&M, and Audi. www.alexanderhammer.com
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