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For Benjamin

A journey of hope as a boy starts a video blog for peace to bring his brother home from war.

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For Benjamin

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For Benjamin

For Benjamin

A journey of hope as a boy starts a video blog for peace to bring his brother home from war.

A journey of hope as a boy starts a video blog for peace to bring his brother home from war.

A journey of hope as a boy starts a video blog for peace to bring his brother home from war.

A journey of hope as a boy starts a video blog for peace to bring his brother home from war.

Shawn Astin
Shawn Astin
Shawn Astin
Shawn Astin
2 Campaigns |
Salt Lake City, United States
$855 USD 21 backers
2% of $30,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Discover Peace

For Benjamin is the story of Simon-Matthew, a boy who seeks the return of his idolized military brother by creating a video blog petitioning for peace, and must find the approval of his neglectful, angry father in order to bring peace to his own home.

This is a story of sacrifice, redemption, friendship and family relationships balancing humor with heart warming moments to inspire and uplift and remind us that spreading peace in the world starts with the person staring back at you in the mirror. Although this story is fiction, its message resonates in a war-torn world. Help us turn Simon-Matthew's inspirational story into a feature film by contributing to this project. 

Over the years I've watched many films that uplift, inspire and provide a positive message. Media has such an impact on our lives and I believe that more positive and uplifting entertainment is needed. Last year two uplifting films, God's Not Dead and Heaven is for Real became very successful films at the box office. We believe that For Benjamin can be just as successful. 

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The projected budget is $2.5M. We're not asking for that amount,  but if you've got it, we'll take it! So why this much money? It's true that we could make this film for a lot less, but we want to create a product that will reach a wide variety of people as the message of peace is universal. A higher budget will allow us to create a higher quality film that we can distribute theatrically worldwide and on demand. Your generous contributions will go to the development and pre-production of the film.

But we don't want you to go away empty handed. In addition to the warm and fuzzy feeling you will have from contributing to the project, we have some great perks for your to enjoy:

Our exclusive T-Shirt with the message that Peace starts in the home:


Our exclusive Teaser Poster:


Check out all the current perks for contributing and check back often for new perks.

The Power of Music

Have you ever listened to a piece of music that brought tears to your eyes, made you smile or given you hope? We all have. There is a healing power in music, a power that delivers peace and hope for the future, which is why as the writer of the story I wanted to incorporate a rich influence of music. I had several songs that I listened to which inspired me in the writing of this film, Simon by Lifehouse and Alive by Shrink the Giant. In the film Simon-Matthew uses a violin as an instrument in spreading peace and as an instrument to his own peace. As music plays such an important and enhancing role in the film, we hope to provide a soundtrack available upon the film's release.


Cast & Crew

Griffin Kane has been cast to play the lead role of Simon-Matthew in the film. In his first on-screen role he starred alongside Matt Damon in the thriller Contagion and most recently with Anne Heche in One Christmas Eve. He has appeared in such television shows as Chicago Fire and Sam & Cat and has been in or lent his voice talent in over 20 commercials. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4051069/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Producer - Robert Conder

We've received a letter of intent from Robert Conder as Producer of the film. 

Behind the camera, Bob has worked as a Producer and Director. Directing 2nd unit for Mr. Atlas & A Boy Named Danger. Crime Solvers, a commercial series, which became a finalist in the New York Film Festival; Bob was the original Director, and helped develop the project. As an actor, Bob has been seen on the screen, in television series, movies of the week, and feature films. As a stunt man specializing in fights, falls and cars, Bob has been punched by Tommy Lee Jones, dropped by Jim Carrey, shot from the roof of a building, and rolled in a moving van off an exploding bridge. Having worked across the board he knows how to control costs and limit expenditures.

Bob’s credits include: 92 feature Films, 74 Episodes of TV Episodic, 33 Made for TV movie, 148 Commercial, 15 Short Films, 118 Industrials, and 3 Music videos, and he has two TV series in development. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0174322/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1


Message from the Filmmaker



Risks & Challenges

There are always risks involved in film making. It's possible the film won't get made, or won't get picked up by a distributor. But with the recent surge in positive films that have garnered success in the box office, we feel confident that ours can be added to that list.


What Can You Do?

Please contribute and support our project if you can and that doesn't have to be a monetary contribution. Spread the word. Spread Peace. Spread the message of positive media. Building an audience helps build success for the film. 

For questions or investor inquiries, please contact homelightfilms@gmail.com.


Thank you for your support!!


Special Thanks

A HUGE shout-out is in order for those you helped with the launching of this campaign: Kelly, Denton, Griffin, Bryson, Jennie, Austin, Scott, Missy, Bob & Melia. Thank you! You guys rock!


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Thank You

$10 USD
We appreciate your support of the film and the spreading of peace. We'll give you a shout out on our Facebook page.
4 claimed

Movie Poster

$25 USD
An exclusive teaser poster is yours to hang on your ceiling, your wall, your door, your locker, or, go crazy and get multiple posters and hang one in each of the recommended locations. You'll also get a Thank You shout-out on our Facebook page.
2 claimed

T-Shirt

$50 USD
Share the message of peace with this exclusive T-Shirt, and you get the poster too! Don't forget the Thank You shout-out on our Facebook page.
2 claimed

Special Thanks in Film Credits

$100 USD
An even bigger shout out, in fact, it's a scrolling one. See your name scrolling in the theater in the end credits of the film. PLUS receive the Teaser Poster and T-Shirt and the non-scrolling Thank You on our Facebook page.
1 claimed

Personalized Thank You

$250 USD
Our talented lead actor, Griffin Kane, will read your name as part of a "Thank You Blog" posted to this website. In addition receive an exclusive 5x7 actor photo PLUS the T-Shirt and Teaser Poster and Special Thanks in the film credits. Let's not forget the shout-out on our Facebook page.
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Appear in the Film as an Extra

$350 USD
Be a part of the film. You will have a walk-on, non-speaking role in the film. Experience what it is like to be a part of the filming of a movie and mingling with the cast and crew. Also receive all the previous perks! MUST PROVIDE OWN TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS
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Visit the Set

$1,500 USD
Come and see the ins-and-outs of a typical day on the set of the film. Meet some of the cast and crew and enjoy lunch with them. While on set you'll have the opportunity to appear in the film as a featured extra with a non-speaking role. PLUS receive all the previous perks! MUST PROVIDE OWN TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
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Record A Video Blog

$4,000 USD
You'll record a "petition for peace" video blog to be used in the end credits of the film or making of featurette on the DVD. NOTE: Some editing my occur depending on length and content of the recorded video. You will also receive the Teaser Poster, 4 T-Shirts and a Special Thanks in the film credits and on Facebook, a Personalized video Thank You from Griffin Kane and visit to the set. MUST PROVIDE OWN TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
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