About Trailer Park Princess
Trailer Park Princess is the story of Claire, a young woman thrust too early into adulthood, and her 12-year old sister Audrey. Both of them struggle to survive the hardships of life growing up in poverty with only each other to depend on. When a chance to escape appears in a gun-smoke filled trailer, both sisters are quick to take off on an adventure to a new life. They soon find out that escaping their past is much harder than they thought. After all, everybody's running from something.
Set in the 90's, Trailer Park Princess is a character driven suspense thriller that asks the question - how far would you go to change your life? It's a story of love, of sacrifice, and even revenge. It explores the bonds of what it means to be sisters, and challenges our perception of evil. Trailer Park Princess is the story of life in those dark places we all too often look away from. But even in the most horrible of places, flowers can still bloom.
My Story
From an early age I knew being on set was where I belonged. No matter what job I was performing I always felt right at home. I fell in love with the craft of film making. It's amazing to watch an idea grow from a story outline into a final edit, and I want you to join me on my latest journey.
In the past three years I have written and directed an award winning feature film, two award winning shorts and a web series that appeared on Eli Roth's Crypt TV. I am proud of what my team and I have accomplished but I am not satisfied. Trailer Park Princess has raised the bar for me and my team and we will once again deliver an award winning caliber movie.
When you donate to my campaign you can be certain that your money is going to be spent wisely. I have a proven track record of successfully completing my projects on time and on budget.
I can not wait to show the world Trailer Park Princess. It's a story I am compelled to tell because it's the type of story everyone can relate to. All of us, at some point in our lives wanted to run away from something. To put all of our troubles behind us and work towards a better future. This story will show how far someone is willing to go to change their life and the lives of those they love. I know that when the final credits roll and you see your name appear as a backer you will feel a great sense of pride knowing that you were part of something special and that you made it happen.
What We Need & What You Get
To make this movie in a way that does justice to the story, the actors, and even the backers, I need to raise a minimum of $50,000. The majority of the money will be used to pay the cast and crew, provide meals, and secure housing. Your money will also be used for insurance, transportation, perks, make up, props, locations, and wardrobe. I already have access to top of the line equipment, so the few pieces of equipment I need to rent will only be a small cost. For post-production, I have access to a state of the art editing suite and my sound mixer/designer's studio is also state of the art.
Pre-production is already in full swing. We have secured almost all of our locations and have cast some really talented people in the lead roles. Our costume designer and key make-up artists are hard at work perfecting the distinctive look of the '90s. Every day we have a meeting with different vendors to lock down the best deals we can on everything we need to make Trailer Park Princess.
Now the fun part: What you get for backing my movie! The most important perk is the movie itself. It is vital to me as a storyteller to offer the finished film at the most reasonable rate possible and still raise enough money to make the film. For only $20 you will receive a digital download of the finished film, a Devil's Fringe temporary tattoo, an "I Support Female Filmmaker's" bumper sticker, and an autographed lobby card. That is a lot of bang for your hard earned buck.
I have tried to be creative when it comes to the remaining perks you will receive for your support. Here are just a couple examples of the cool perks you can receive: A speaking role in the film. A limited edition biker's vest with the logo of the fictitious biker gang, The Devil's Fringe, prominently displayed on the back. Or you can dive in and become a member of The Devil's Fringe biker gang and be featured in several big scenes. If acting isn't your thing, you can always get an Amazon Fire Tablet loaded with all of my previous work plus an exclusive never-before-seen short film. There are many other perks that I can't list here so please check out the Perk section to see all that we are offering. Finally, everyone who donates will have their name appear in the end credits of the film.
The Impact
Film making is a collaborative process that begins long before I yell action on set. The world of film making has changed dramatically over the last few years with more resources available to independent film makers than at any other point in history. The film community has a voice that it has never had before. Even the audience can now help shape and create the movies that they want to see by choosing which projects to fund. When you support Trailer Park Princess you are having your voice heard.
Risks & Challenges
As with any other investment there are risks. I am here to assure you that my team and I are more than capable of handling any unforeseen challenges. We have a proven track record for finishing projects for both crowd and independently funded ventures. Every dollar raised will be used in the most responsible manner possible to ensure that this film is the best movie it can be. The only risk associated with Trailer Park Princess is missing out on the incredible ride on we are about to embark upon.
Other Ways You Can Help
I realize that donating to this campaign may not be something you are able to do at this time. However, there are other ways you can help. Share this campaign on social media. Share it with your friends. Tell a neighbor, heck tell a stranger. The important thing is to help spread the word.
Thank you for watching my video and reading about my campaign. If you have any questions about the film or the campaign, please don't hesitate to contact me.