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Finishing Fund for STAND UP MAN

Help us to finish a Korean Canadian comedy film and bring it to life.

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Finishing Fund for STAND UP MAN

Finishing Fund for STAND UP MAN

Finishing Fund for STAND UP MAN

Finishing Fund for STAND UP MAN

Finishing Fund for STAND UP MAN

Help us to finish a Korean Canadian comedy film and bring it to life.

Help us to finish a Korean Canadian comedy film and bring it to life.

Help us to finish a Korean Canadian comedy film and bring it to life.

Help us to finish a Korean Canadian comedy film and bring it to life.

Aram Collier
Aram Collier
Aram Collier
Aram Collier
1 Campaign |
Toronto, Canada
$15,320 USD $15,320 USD by 165 backers
$15,235 USD by 162 backers on Aug 13, 2016
Overview
Funny, bittersweet and authentic, STAND UP MAN is a Korean Canadian comedy film about fitting your dreams into reality. This is the first feature by director Aram Collier and producer Tony Lau. We need your help to get the film done and bring it to life.



Stand Up Man is a Korean Canadian feature comedy about fitting your dreams into reality. 


Forced to move back to hometown Windsor, wannabe comedian Moses Kim finds his dreams derailed in his family restaurant. Life gets more complicated when Moses’ teenage cousin from Korea unexpectedly shows up.

This is the first feature film by director Aram Collier, and has been called an “unlikely love letter” to producer Tony Lau’s hometown of Windsor, Ontario.

We are fortunate enough that Telefilm Canada’s Micro-budget program provided us basic funding to shoot the film, but in order to finish the film and present it to an audience, we need your help!


✔ We've got authentic Korean Canadian talent!

  • Local, authentic, up-and-coming talent
  • Featuring dancer/actor Daniel Jun from Montreal, Toronto-based Daniel Lee, and Rosalina Lee, a talented Canadian actress

✔ This film has something for everyone!

  • Comedy, family drama, romance, k-pop, kimchi, teriyaki...

✔ We've got great perks!

  • We pride ourselves in our valuable perks to encourage support
  • Event photography, Korean cooking classes, double-layered cakes and more

✔ The film is a community-driven project!

  • This is a project that belongs to everyone involved
  • It has been made with the support of so many helpful people
  • We don't just want your money, we are inviting you on our journey

We shot the film in May 2016 with the basic funding we received from Telefilm Canada’s Micro-budget Program. We are about to go into post-production for the film, and we still need $20K to finish the film and present it to the world. The $20K we raise from Indiegogo will go towards:

Post-production (things that make a good film look and sound GREAT): colour correction, sound mixing & sound editing, music composition, etc.

Distribution and Marketing (things that ensure many people can see this film): poster design, trailer, film festival submission fees, etc.

Indiegogo Campaign Fee: what we spend on creating the perks for this campaign.

Indiegogo Processing Fee: for every donation we receive, Indiegogo charges us 4% processing fee.

We want to be very transparent about two points:

1. The film’s entire budget – Some might be wondering, “What? They already got money from Telefilm and they are asking for more?” While we did receive support from Telefilm’s Micro-budget Program, the $120K that we received was spent on principal photography of the film. Filmmaking is costly, and the fact that we managed to shoot the movie with $120K is a remarkable feat. With a total budget of $140K, we still need 15% of the budget to come from crowd funding to help us make the film look and sound amazing, and to help us bring it to an audience.

2. If we don’t make our goal – If we don’t make the $20K goal, we will take what we raise here, do a recalculation of the budget, finish the movie with very minimum means. It would mean that we have to scale back significantly on how we hoped to polish the movie, the number of the festivals we submit to, and other things to give STAND UP MAN a chance to shine. It would mean a more difficult path – but at the end of the day, either way, we will finish STAND UP MAN.

We prepared many amazing perks for you that have great value. Below is a list of featured perks that are LIMITED in quantity. Donate and claim them now!








Director/Co-writer/Editor: Aram Collier

Aram Collier is a San Francisco native and has a BFA and MFA in Film Production from the University of California at Santa Cruz and York University respectively. Aram is a filmmaker, an educator and a festival programmer. He has a background in documentary post-production, editing a pair of documentaries broadcast nationally in the United States. His films have played festivals in the United States, Canada, Japan and China. From 2011-2014, Aram’s film and live music project, Suite Suite Chinatown, toured in festivals around North America and China. In 2015, Aram made the short film Go For Broke, which premiered at the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. A father of two very small children and immigrant to Canada, STAND UP MAN is loosely based on these two seismic shifts in Aram’s life.

Producer: Tony Lau

Tony Lau is a filmmaker and professor in department of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Windsor. He has worked on numerous international films including animations, documentaries, and fictional films.  His international experience includes supervision of numerous crews on productions that span across three continents, and several countries; including Canada, America, Japan, Germany, Korea, and Hong Kong. Films he has worked on include; Myth of Dreams, Left Behind Women, Dearest Quinn, and Go for Broke. Born in Hong Kong, Tony immigrated to Windsor, Ontario in his teenaged years and stayed there to develop his career. STAND UP MAN is a very personal project for him as it is one of the few Canadian films taking place in Windsor.


Director of Photography: Kevin. C. W. Wong

Kevin Wong is a Toronto based cinematographer. With over fifteen years of experience, Kevin has a strong body of work ranging from commercials, music videos, television and films. His recent feature Khoya (dir. Sami Khan) opened in theatre this June. His work has traveled to international film festivals including TIFF, Toronto Reel Asian, LA Shorts, etc. He is excited to bring his expertise in cinematography to STAND UP MAN.

Co-writer: Nathalie Younglai

Nathalie Younglai is a writer, director, producer and harpist. She was the writing mentor for the Reel Asian Film Festival’s Unsung Voices summer workshop for youth and founder of Toronto’s Writers of Colour in TV & Film.  Her work can be seen on Tessa & Scott (W Network), Til Debt Do Us Part (Slice, CNBC), Princess (Slice, CNBC) and Top Chef Canada (Food Network Canada). Her short, The Sound that Broke the Silence, premiered at the 2013 Reel World Film Festival. Nathalie was awarded a 2013 Ontario Arts Council playwriting grant, the 2013 Telefilm New Voices Award, the 2012 Global Writers Apprenticeship and inaugural 2011 WGC-CTV Diverse Screenwriters Program.

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Stand Up Party Host

Currency Conversion $352 USD
$500 CAD
This is something very special. For this level, you will receive a TWO-TIERED CAKE custom made by Steffie's Sweets & Treats. Book it for any special occasion or party before the end of 2016. On top of that, you get: ★ Two (2) invitations to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
2 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Fan

Currency Conversion $14 USD
$20 CAD
Your are an official fan of Stand Up Man! To thank your contribution, we will provide you a pre-released, DIGITAL COPY of the finished film
Estimated Shipping
November 2016
30 claimed

Stand Up Friend

Currency Conversion $21 USD
$30 CAD
You are a great friend of the production. For your contribution, you will be receiving: ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ the pre-released DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016 ★ a STAND UP MAN postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
15 out of 200 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Ambassador

Currency Conversion $35 USD
$50 CAD
Represents the film by wearing our t-shirt! You will be receiving: ★ a Stand Up Man branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ the pre-released, DIGTAL COPY of the finished film in Nov.2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
23 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Family

Currency Conversion $53 USD
$75 CAD
Welcome to the STAND UP MAN family. Your perks include ★ a customized illustration of you and/or your family ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016 ★ You will be contacted in August to arrange the customized illustration to be done.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
12 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Supporter

Currency Conversion $70 USD
$100 CAD
We sincerely thank you for your kind support with: ★ a Stand Up Man poster ★ One (1) invitation to the EXCLUSIVE pre-released private screening in Toronto ★ a Stand Up Man branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ Special Thanks Credits in the Film ★ the pre-released, DIGTAL COPY of the finished film in Nov.2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
29 out of 200 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Crew

Currency Conversion $176 USD
$250 CAD
You are an insider with exclusive access to the talents behind Stand Up Man! ★ Dinner with the lead creatives of the film in the GTA ★ Two (2) invitations to the EXCLUSIVE pre-released private screening in Toronto ★ a Stand Up Man branded T-shirt and postcard brought to you at the dinner ★ Special Thanks Credits in the Film ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ the pre-released, DIGTAL COPY of the finished film in Nov.2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
7 out of 20 of claimed

Stand Up Chef

Currency Conversion $211 USD
$300 CAD
You want to learn how to cook Korean food? Here's your chance! You will be receiving ★ A Korean cooking class in the GTA ★ Two (2) invitations to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ Special Thanks Credit in the Film ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
3 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Collector

Currency Conversion $282 USD
$400 CAD
You are a collector with special love for the film. We have curated for you: ★ A LIMITED EDITION hardcover, Film Stills Album signed by the Director and Producer ★ A STAND UP MAN poster ★ Two (2) invitations to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ Special Thanks Credit in the Film ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Headliner

Currency Conversion $528 USD
$750 CAD
Struggling to find a high quality event photographer? We've got our talented, on-site photographer Jessie Lau for you. You will receive TWO (2) hours photography service, and ★ Two (2) invitations to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ Special Thanks Credit in the Film ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Star

Currency Conversion $705 USD
$1,000 CAD
You've hit a jackpot! You are invited to select TWO featured perks of any previous level, including the custom cake, the cooking class, the event photography etc. In addition, you will receive ★ Four (4) reserved seats to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ Special Thanks Credit in the Film ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Venturer

Currency Conversion $1,409 USD
$2,000 CAD
Here's a once in a lifetime opportunity to have an amazing STAYCATION IN WINDSOR with our producer Tony Lau. You will be visiting all the locations we shot the film as well as Windsor landmarks. In addition: ★ Four (4) reserved seats to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard brought to you on your trip ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ Special Thanks Credit in the Film ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 5 of claimed

Stand Up Connoisseur

Currency Conversion $3,523 USD
$5,000 CAD
This is a treat for art collectors. This level grants you a FRAMED PRINT of select artwork by award-winning illustrator Howie Shia, who is also designing our film poster. In addition: ★ A STAND UP MAN Poster ★ Four (4) reserved seats to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ Special Thanks Credit in the Film ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
1 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stand Up Mogul

Currency Conversion $7,045 USD
$10,000 CAD
Are you looking to make a high quality corporate/wedding video? Contribute to our film and our Producer Tony Lau's production company will get the job done. In addition: ★ A STAND UP MAN Poster ★ Eight (8) reserved seats to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ Special Thanks Credit in the Film ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Executive Producer

Currency Conversion $8,454 USD
$12,000 CAD
Congrats! You are now the Executive Producer of STAND UP MAN. With this credit, you will also be receiving: ★ A STAND UP MAN Poster ★ Eight (8) reserved seats to the EXCLUSIVE pre-release private screening in Toronto ★ a STAND UP MAN branded T-shirt and postcard mailed to your home in Dec. 2016 ★ a Social Media Shoutout ★ ★ the pre-release DIGITAL COPY of the finished film in Nov. 2016
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 1 of claimed
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