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Finding Dad - A Short Film

An abandoned son. A mysterious note. The search for the reason why

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Finding Dad - A Short Film

Finding Dad - A Short Film

Finding Dad - A Short Film

Finding Dad - A Short Film

Finding Dad - A Short Film

An abandoned son. A mysterious note. The search for the reason why

An abandoned son. A mysterious note. The search for the reason why

An abandoned son. A mysterious note. The search for the reason why

An abandoned son. A mysterious note. The search for the reason why

Johnathon Van Houdt
Johnathon Van Houdt
Johnathon Van Houdt
Johnathon Van Houdt
1 Campaign |
Bozeman, United States
$135 USD 5 backers
9% of $1,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The Film

Finding Dad is centered around a young man named Jack who seeks validation from his father who abandoned him, leaving him nothing but a note, at the age of nine. The modern world, and its means of communication, further distances Jack from genuine interaction and connection. Finally, after tracking his father down with the help of a private investigator, will Jack finally get the closure and connection he seeks to move on?

Finding Dad brings to light many of the social barriers that are created by advances technology. The more we communicate through texts messages and the internet, the further it seems we get from genuine human interaction. Jack symbolizes the isolation and loneness this dis-connect makes.  We hope as creators to create a film that is successful at showing how the lack of genuine interaction can cause a lot of pain and undue frustration.

Finding Dad is our senior capstone film as part of Montana State University's film and photography program. This film provides students in the program hands-on experience with the art and business of film-making as well as the opportunity to create a meaningful film for the masses.  

Cast and Crew

We like to think of ourselves as a group of dreamers with hopes of using our talents and abilities to make a difference for the people around us and our communities.  

For this film, we chose some of the finest and most talented students to help make this film a reality.  

Finding Dad Crew:

  • Tyler Arneson (Writer/Director)
  • Cody Utely (Producer)
  • Johnathon Van Houdt (Producer)
  • Jacob Rapp (Director of Photography)
  • Jeremiah Vugteveen (Production Design)
  • Kienan Wetherell (1st Assistant Director)
  • Carl Lucker (Gaffer)
  • Lincoln Webb (Film Editor)

What We Need

We're not gonna lie, making a movie isn't cheap.  Aside from the common expenses that come from making a film (actors & camera), there's many other things to consider when making a short film.  Many of those things include:

  • Actor Services (actor payment & special needs)
  • Camera, Lenses, and Lights
  • Production Design
  • Locations and Permits
  • Transportation of Crew and Gear
  • Food and Craft Services for Cast and Crew
  • Expendables, Petite Cash, and Contingencies
  • The Unknown!

As creatives who are about to launch themselves in the film industry, we want to make the best absolute film possible with the funds that we have.  We would be lying by saying in order to do this that the change in our pockets (that we would normally use to buy Ramen in bulk) isn't gonna cut it.

As a contributor you have the opportunity not just to donate, but to be a part of this amazing journey that we're undertaking.  Many of the perks that we're offering allow you to follow us as we complete this film via email updates, production photos, production photos, Behind the Scenes, etc.  To top it all off, you can see the final product in it's entirety for only a $20 donation!  

Perks include:

  • Link to final film via Vimeo
  • DVD's
  • Signed Posters
  • Signed Scripts
  • Special Edition DVD's (directors commentary, BTS, bloopers, and more!)
  • Special Screening of Film
  • Invites to Premier
  • Dinner w/Director & Producer at Restaurant of Choice!
  • Local Business Perks
  • Associate & Executive Producers Credit  

I'm on a Ramen Diet...How Else Can I Help?

Spread the word to all your friends and family!

  • Feel free to share to all of your social media circles, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, message in a bottle.  Whatever floats your boat!
  • We want everyone to have an opportunity to be a part of this amazing journey, so start sharing!

Final Thoughts

For many of us, this will be the last film that we can collaborate on as film students before our graduation.  If anything we want to leave our mark at MSU's film program and leave a lasting impression that promotes the department as well as prepares all of us for our filmmaking careers.  You don't how much your contributions mean to us, and for that we are forever grateful for helping us out on any level!

Stay classy Bozeman!

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Cup o'Thanks

$5 USD
Thank You! Shout-out on Facebook as well as an automatic backer credit! Also added to our mailing list to get frequent updates on the progress of our film from start to finish!
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Link to Final Film!

$10 USD
Link to a HD stream of the final film via Vimeo + Everything Else Above!
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DVD of Final Film

$20 USD
DVD copy of film + Everything Else Above!
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Movie Poster

$50 USD
11x17 copy of film poster signed by entire cast and crew + Everything Else Above!
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Signed copy of script

$75 USD
Copy of final script signed by Tyler Arneson (director) + Everything Else Above!
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Special Edition DVD

$100 USD
Special Edition DVD w/directors commentary, behind the scenes, production photos, outtakes, etc. + Everything Else Above!
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Private Screening w/Crew

$200 USD
Invitation to a Private Screening of the film with cast and crew + Everything Else Above!
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Associate Producers Credit

$300 USD
Associate Producers Credit + 2 Tickets to Premier (travel not included) + Everything Else Above!
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Business Branding Package

$500 USD
Business location featured in film + special thanks credit + company logo featured in credits + Everything Else Above! *Please contact me before choosing this perk to work out details.
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Executive Producer Credit!

$1,000 USD
Executive Producers Credit! You are so awesome that Tyler (director) & Johnathon (Producer) will take you and one other person out to your restaurant of choice (Bozeman/Belgrade, Mt only) and cover the bill! You are also invited to come onset anytime you'd like to observe the production. (Everything Else Above Included!) *Please contact me before choosing this perk to work out details.
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