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From The Dark - a feature film in Oregon

A thriller about a young woman's last day of work at a lodge in the isolated mountains of Oregon.

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From The Dark - a feature film in Oregon

From The Dark - a feature film in Oregon

From The Dark - a feature film in Oregon

From The Dark - a feature film in Oregon

From The Dark - a feature film in Oregon

A thriller about a young woman's last day of work at a lodge in the isolated mountains of Oregon.

A thriller about a young woman's last day of work at a lodge in the isolated mountains of Oregon.

A thriller about a young woman's last day of work at a lodge in the isolated mountains of Oregon.

A thriller about a young woman's last day of work at a lodge in the isolated mountains of Oregon.

Siskiyou Productions
Siskiyou Productions
Siskiyou Productions
Siskiyou Productions
1 Campaign |
Grants Pass, United States
$1,320 USD 19 backers
17% of $7,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
A rural murder-thriller.

The Story

Valerie Faust is an energetic, intelligent, yet bored young woman looking to make a change in her life. She has been working at a rural mountain lodge and cave attraction for several years and was raised around there her whole life. Her father once worked for the lodge before his passing, and now Valerie is ready to put this chapter of her life behind her. The film takes place on Valerie's last day of work and the going-away party at her cabin that evening. Her friends and coworkers come by, as well as a few new faces that set the night's events off onto a path that no one saw coming. When people start turning up missing -- or worse -- it's up to Valerie and her friends to determine who they can trust and figure out a way to either escape the isolated mountains or at least survive until help can arrive.

 

The Team

Siskiyou Productions is a new film company located in the heart of Southern Oregon. We began just last year with two short films (and a third on the way) and a nature documentary t.v. pilot that you'll likely see later this year! Check out our previous work here at our YouTube channel!

 

Patrick Dolan - Director

Patrick Dolan is a short film and theatrical director, as well as an avid film buff. Influenced heavily by directors like David Lean and Steven Spielberg, Patrick is a real actor's director, driving his film and theatrical work through engaging characters and relationships.

 

Justin J. Talbot - Head Writer

Justin J. Talbot is a screenwriter who started writing film scripts when he was 16 years old. With dozens of scripts and screenplays under his belt, his writing is as captivating as it is prolific. From short-form sketch comedy to sweeping dramas, Justin is one of the most diversely-ranged writers we have had the pleasure of working with.

 

Matthew Spickard - Producer, Writer

Matthew Spickard is a new producer to independent film. Born in Southern California, Matthew was lucky enough to move to beautiful Southern Oregon as a child. He now has a wonderful family, some of whom are involved with film and theatre, as well. An experienced stage actor, Matthew has turned his sights toward creating films that inspire, shock, and amaze through realistic characters and breathtaking Oregon sights.

 

Jared McLean - Director of Photography, Editor

Jared McLean is a long-time cinematographer and editor. He started his acting, editing, and camera-training at 15, then moved on to the University of Oregon's Theatre and Arts programs. After working on several short films in New York and around Oregon, Jared is now putting his passion to work here at home in the Rogue Valley.

 

Kenneth Vibert - Production Manager, Music/Sound Design

Kenneth Vibert is a Los Angeles native and has been involved in project management for over a decade. In addition to his management knowledge, Kenneth has twenty years experience in both musical composition and theatrical arts. Kenneth's many talents will be put to good use both behind the scenes and directly as production manager and sound/music director.

 

Where We Are Now

Script? Check!

Storyboard? Check!

Equipment (Camera, lights, etc.)? Check!

Casting? In progress

Locations/Insurance? Chosen, in process of securing

Crew? Core assembled, gathering makeup artists and production assistants

And this is where contributors come in!

 

What We Need

A feature-length film produced in Southern Oregon on a micro-budget scale?! Yes! It is possible! We have most of our equipment ready and our locations chosen, but the funds we still need will be put toward... 

  • Securing locations and permits. Our locations, though remarkable and beautiful, require compensation and insurance.
  • Makeup and special effects. Our film doesn't have too much in the way of gorey special effects or heavy makeup needs, but the few we do have, we want to really floor the audience with.
  • Food. Some of our shoot is going to take us out into remote forests around Southern Oregon. Our hard-working cast and crew deserve some decent grub while we're stuck out there!
  • Scenic design, costumes, and props. Again, we really don't have much of these in a deliberate attempt to keep the budget as small as we can, but of course there are a few things we need.
  • Post-Production. Our current editing set-up could use some enhancements working with the 4K footage we plan to shoot for this film. Namely, we could use a new graphics processor for rendering the footage quickly and beautifully!

 

What You Get

As I'm sure you know, the higher the level of contribution, the better the rewards. Check out the tiers and perks section on this page to see what you get in return for backing Siskiyou Productions' first feature film!

 

The Impact

Southern Oregon is really becoming a larger force in the independent film-making scene. For several years, Ashland, Oregon has been named one of the best places to live and work as a movie maker! Siskiyou Productions has recently joined up with Southern Oregon Film and Media to connect with other film makers around the Rogue Valley in an effort to put Grants Pass on the film-making map, too. It's one thing to have Hollywood roll through our small towns and make a movie around us, it's another to have Oregon-grown artists come together to speak through film with our own voices.

 

Risks & Challenges

Our greatest challenge is why you are reading this right now: funding. You can help produce this film in tremendous ways by simply contributing what you can. 

 

Other Ways You Can Help

We understand that monetary contributions aren't always possible. But there are other ways to help us raise funds or to otherwise help make this movie a reality!

  • Make some noise! Use the "Share" buttons near the top of this page to spread the word to your friends and family through Facebook and Twitter. The more people who see it, the more we can pull together!
  • If you'd like to contribute in other ways, maybe even by joining the crew behind the scenes for From The Dark, hit us up on Facebook or at our site, www.SiskiyouPro.com!

 

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Your Name in Lights!

$20 USD
At this level, you'll not only receive all the previous rewards, but also have your name in the final credits of the film as a "Special Thanks"!
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
  • A digital download of the film
  • Your name in the final credits
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The Basics

$5 USD
No contribution is too small. Thank you so much for supporting this humble little indie film!
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
2 claimed

Beyond The Basics

$10 USD
Thanks for making it to tier 2! You'll be provided with project updates as well as a digital download of the finished film once it has made its film festival premiere!
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
  • A digital download of the film
1 claimed

Behind The Scenes

$50 USD
Thank you so much for an outstanding level of support! You'll receive all the previous perks as well as a digital download of the behind-the-scenes featurettes, with your name listed in the credits of those, too!
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
  • A digital download of the film
  • Your name in the final credits
  • Behind The Scenes Download
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Who doesn't like swag?!

$100 USD
All previous perks, plus some exclusive swag: A "Siskiyou Productions/From The Dark crew" shirt in a size of your choosing!
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
  • A digital download of the film
  • Your name in the final credits
  • Behind The Scenes Download
  • A "From The Dark" Crew Shirt
3 claimed

Welcome To The Show!

$250 USD
Wow! You are a star! You now not only get all previous perks, but thanks to your generous contribution, you also have to opportunity to join us as an extra in the film! And not just that, but your name will be listed twice in the final credits, once in the "Special Thanks" section AND in the final cast list!
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
  • A digital download of the film
  • Your name in the final credits
  • Behind The Scenes Download
  • Be an Extra in the film!
  • A "From The Dark" Crew Shirt
1 out of 15 of claimed

Associate Producer

$500 USD
All previous perks, PLUS listing in the film's credits as well as on IMDB as an Associate Producer of "From The Dark". You also receive an invitation for you and one guest to join us at the wrap party for the film! Come and celebrate a job well done, you Associate Producer, you! (travel and lodging not included)
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
  • A digital download of the film
  • Your name in the final credits
  • Behind The Scenes Download
  • Be an Extra in the film!
  • A "From The Dark" Crew Shirt
  • Associate Producer credit
  • 2 Wrap Party Invitations
1 out of 10 of claimed

Producers and Premieres

$1,000 USD
You are just amazing! You get all previous perks, except your Associate Producer credit will be upgraded to full-blown "Producer". Also, you receive 2 Invitations (you and a guest) to join the cast and crew for the premiere screening and reception party for "From The Dark" (travel and lodging not included).
Included Items
  • Our thanks and appreciation!
  • A digital download of the film
  • Your name in the final credits
  • Behind The Scenes Download
  • Be an Extra in the film!
  • A "From The Dark" Crew Shirt
  • 2 Wrap Party Invitations
  • 2 Invites to the Premiere!
  • Full "Producer" Credit
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