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Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale

Early 70's NYC based Drug/Crime Thriller, directed by Tate Steinsiek, w/Ian Harding & Evanna Lynch

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Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale

Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale

Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale

Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale

Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale

Early 70's NYC based Drug/Crime Thriller, directed by Tate Steinsiek, w/Ian Harding & Evanna Lynch

Early 70's NYC based Drug/Crime Thriller, directed by Tate Steinsiek, w/Ian Harding & Evanna Lynch

Early 70's NYC based Drug/Crime Thriller, directed by Tate Steinsiek, w/Ian Harding & Evanna Lynch

Early 70's NYC based Drug/Crime Thriller, directed by Tate Steinsiek, w/Ian Harding & Evanna Lynch

Yale Productions
Yale Productions
Yale Productions
Yale Productions
4 Campaigns |
New York City, United States
$10,620 USD 172 backers
21% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Highlights
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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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Personalized Instagram Video

$50 USD
Get a personalized Instagram video from Ian Harding, Evanna Lynch, Chaske Spencer, or Tate Steinsiek! At the end of the campaign, we will email you to confirm your choice.
4 claimed

Script Download & updates

$5 USD
Thank you from the Dynamite team! Get a pdf of the script, plus we'll keep you in our email database and send you updates on the film!
12 claimed

Digital download of the film

$15 USD
We'll send you a digital copy of 'Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale' once it's released!
21 claimed

Pre-release digital download

$25 USD
Can't wait to see 'Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale'? We'll send you a digital copy of the film BEFORE it's officially released!
22 claimed

Pre-release DVD

$35 USD
Can't wait to see 'Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale' AND want a physical DVD instead of a digital download? We'll send you a DVD of the film BEFORE it's officially released! +$10 for international shipping
21 claimed

Signed Jon Bernthal photo

$40 USD
Receive a photo from The Walking Dead personally signed by Jon Bernthal!
0 out of 25 of claimed

Signed Scott Wilson photo

$40 USD
Receive a photo from The Walking Dead personally signed by Scott Wilson!
0 out of 25 of claimed

11x17 Dynamite art print

$40 USD
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). (+$10 for international shipping)
0 claimed

11x17 Max Bornstein art print

$40 USD
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. (+$10 for international shipping)
0 claimed

Signed Norman Reedus photo!

$40 USD
Receive a photo from The Walking Dead personally signed by Norman Reedus!
3 out of 25 of claimed

Signed 8x10 Headshot

$50 USD
Get a signed 8x10 headshot of Ian Harding, Evanna Lynch or Tate Steinsiek! Please specify who you'd like a signed headshot of when you select this perk!
12 claimed

Signed RATFE CD

$75 USD
Receive a Reggie and the Full Effect CD personally signed by James and the band! +$10 for international shipping
0 out of 20 of claimed

Signed FIATC CD

$75 USD
Receive a FRNKIERO ANDTHE CELLABRATION personally signed by Frank and the band! +$10 for international shipping
10 out of 20 of claimed

Signed PLL/HP/Twilight poster

$75 USD
Get a Pretty Little Liars poster signed by Ian Harding, a Harry Potter poster signed by Evanna Lynch, or a Twilight poster signed by Chaske Spencer! At the end of the campaign, we will email you to confirm your choice. +$10 for international shipping
3 claimed

Your name in the credits!

$100 USD
As a special thanks for your help, we'll put your name in the film's credits! See your name on the big screen alongside the likes of Ian Harding, Evanna Lynch and Carol Kane!
7 claimed

Skype with Ian, Tate or Chaske

$100 USD
Ever wanted to talk to Ian Harding, Chaske Spencer, or Tate Steinsiek? Now's your chance! Select this perk to receive a 5 minute Skype call with one of them! At the end of the campaign, we will email you to confirm your choice.
4 out of 15 of claimed

Signed The Walking Dead combo!

$100 USD
Get all three signed The Walking Dead photos in one perk! That's a signed TWD photo from Norman Reedus, Jon Bernthal and Scott Wilson!
1 out of 20 of claimed

Premiere and after party!

$200 USD
Get TWO tickets to attend the New York premiere and after party of "Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale" with the cast and crew! Transportation not included.
1 claimed

Become an Associate Producer!

$1,500 USD
Thank you for helping us get this film made! As a thank you, we will credit you as an associate producer in the end credits! Additionally, you will receive two tickets to the official premiere of the film and after party, and you will receive a digital download of the film!
0 claimed

Makeup class with Tate!

$2,000 USD
Tate will travel to you and teach a 2-day basic makeup class. Tate will even customize the content of the class to fit your interests! (Does not include cost of materials, additional fee applies for travel outside the US).
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