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We need your support to raise €30k ($36k) to help turn our 14 minute short film into a full length feature film.

FAST FEED is a social science fiction film examining the polarised society that we are currently living in, and how the bombardment of information via social media is impacting the mental health of our generation.

FAST FEED could be described as the love child of Under the Skin, Black Mirror, DV8 Physical Theatre and The Social Dilemma.

The feature film follows a 30 year old black man trying to find his place amongst the challenges of today’s society. Social media becomes a useful place for him to find answers and build connections, however the hypnotic pull of the online world (the ‘fast feed’) soon takes hold of him, like a digital heroin.

The film moves between two worlds; the real world and the online world of the ‘fast feed’. Theatrical, physical theatre techniques are used to present the all-consuming, hypnotic yet often destructive world of the ‘fast feed’. The viewer is led through a rollercoaster of polarised views, re-enacting different forms of political speech through the body and lens of a black man.

The film provides the viewer with a warning, a chance to reflect on their own relationship with social media in our connected/disconnected world.

Co-directors AdeY & Ira Mandela Siobhan have been planning the film for over a decade. With the increasing division within communities and pressures on our mental health, exacerbated by the digital world, FAST FEED is more urgent and relevant than ever.

Ira Mandela Siobhan & Stefan Stanisic on location - FAST FEED - ©Henrik Heikki Hellström

About The Directors

Ira Mandela Siobhan is a director, actor and dancer. His film credits include the feature film Pan directed by Joe Wright & choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, London Road (Rufus Noris), Sunshine on Leith (Dexter Fletcher) and the upcoming Mission Impossible 7 directed by Christopher McQuarrie. In TV Ira has recently been filming Brave New World (Universal Pictures) and The Third Day (HBO/Sky Arts) alongside Jude Law.

He has toured internationally with DV8 Physical Theatre in Can We Talk About This? and To Be Straight With You and performed in The Drowned Man by Punchdrunk. Performance's at The National Theatre include FELA!  directed by Bill T Jones, Everyman, Mosquitoes by Rufus Norris and My Brilliant Friend by Melly Still. Feast  by Rufus Norris and A Season in the Congo by Joe Wright at the Young Vic, and Imogen by Matthew Dunster at Shakespeare's Globe. Ira was nominated for Best Supporting Actor Offie award for his role as nugget in Equus directed by Ned Bennett.

AdeY is a Swedish/British multidisciplinary visual artist dancing seamlessly through fine art photography, film direction and choreography. Their works are first and foremost about people. Interested in the stories that bring a particular performer to where they are in time and space, They challenge the social norm in ways that provoke audiences to both confirm and question their own beliefs. Adey’s works are politically motivated by cultural and social events that are occurring throughout the world; exploring how society defines who we are and how we are perceived.

Their performance works have toured internationally including the award winning "On One Condition". As photographer their images have been exhibited all over the world at International Art Fairs, Festivals and magazines, and solo shows in Sweden, Denmark, and most recently at The Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki, Finland.

AdeY & Ira Mandela Siobhan behind-the-scenes filming FAST FEED - ©Henrik Heikki Hellström

It's your first film... Do you know what you're doing?

It may be our first feature film, but collectively we have an extensive background of over 15 years in creating both live and filmed theatre productions around the world. Furthermore we have already shot a short 14 minute short film on a shoestring budget to show our skills as filmmakers, and to give you the viewer proof that our concept works. If you missed it here's our trailer from the short film. (You will be able to watch the full 14 minute short film if you pledge €6 or above).

Well you need to watch the full short film to find out, but here's a little sneak peek to give you a taster ⬇️

So now go and watch the short film! ;-)

OK... Where does Indiegogo come in? 

Making movies is an expensive business! Especially an ambitious independent film project like ours with plans to shoot both in studio and on location outside. For FAST FEED to work we need to schedule filming in London, UK and a number of locations in Southern Sweden. 

€30,000 ($36,000)

This goal is to fund our next development working with a screenwriter, building character development. Jan/Feb 2021

Co-directors studio rehearsal time working on new political characters and test shoots with a camera operator. 

€50,000 ($59,000)

If we hit our first stretch goal we could go into pre-production and your money would help finalise costume, props and continue the last test shoots. 

€100,000 ($117,000)

With our second stretch goal and securing other funds (arts council funding and private investors), your money would help fund the full length feature film! 

And Beyond $$$... 

We could make the film we dream of making! Every Euro from backers of the campaign will go directly towards making FAST FEED the most amazing, poignant, and relevant film. An essential watch!!  

Script Supervisor Emma Bexell working behind the scenes on FAST FEED - ©Henrik Heikki Hellström

But who is AdeY?

AdeY is the Co-Director of FAST FEED and a photographic artist represented by The Little Black Gallery, London. To get to know them a little better you can watch this behind-the-scenes featurette about their work.  

Who else is involved?

We are working with Swedish based production company Bombina Bombast under the artistic direction of Emma Bexell & Stefan Stanisic. Bombina Bombast are a film and theater company whose transdisciplinary work examines games, realities and perception through "immersive" works, always focusing on the participant in projects that include theater, film, virtual reality, video walks and installation.

Bombina Bombast are Co-Producers for FAST FEED and through their extensive network and support system they are reaching out to secure further funding in Sweden to help take FAST FEED into production. 

Stefan Stanisic in action filming FAST FEED shot on RED - ©Henrik Heikki Hellström

What about diversity within the project? 

Everyone involved with FAST FEED are conscious and aware of making sure we have a diverse team of creators around us. This is reflected through the race, gender, creed, sexuality and age of those already connected in creating the short film. With your pledge we promise to continue our commitment to an inclusive working environment. We will ensure to hire more people of colour in the production team for the feature film. Here's the credits. 

Direction & Concept by AdeY & Ira Mandela Siobhan

Produced by Analog Dreams and Bombina Bombast

Performed by Ira Mandela Siobhan

Director of Photography & Edit: Stefan Stanisic

Script Supervisor: Emma Bexell

First Assistant Director: Emilia Thorin

Production Adviser: Emma Lamont

Choreographed by AdeY & Ira Mandela Siobhan

First Assistant: Faryad Mortazavi

Light Operator: Henrik Heikki Hellström

2nd Unit Camera: Svante Back

Title design by Jonna Jansson

Project Consultants: Hazuki Kojima & Emmy Siobhan

The Rewards

We've tried to offer a varied selection of rewards in return for you support for FAST FEED. 

Some backers rewards on offer... the real thing will be much better!! 

FAQ's

What happens if you don’t reach your target?

Indiegogo has a flexible goal! If we don’t reach our target we will readjust our budget to meet the final pledge amount. So please, even if you can’t donate, help us by spreading the word on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or what ever platform works for you.

But what about Corona Virus?

We've specifically made FAST FEED in a way to keep cast and crew to a minimum, not only as cost saving measures but also to make sure the film can go head during these difficult and challenging times. We will of course always adhere to the rules and regulations set out in our filming locations. 

How do we contact you?

Via Instagram or email.

Instagram: @fastfeedfilm

Email: team@fastfeedfilm.com

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for rewards that you would like, please just leave us a comment.

FAST FEED

Risks and challenges

As with anything in life, there is a risk and making films is no different. Our aim is to start working with a screenwriter in February/March 2021, start pre-production in May/June 2021 and continue throughout the Autumn. This is a realistic schedule for us but with the current pandemic in place we understand that unforeseen challenges are ahead and this may affect out schedule. We will of course keep all of our backers up to date throughout the process!