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Grimshaw: Short Film

2 men..1 Battling addiction, the other his past, mend their broken relationship over a game of chess

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Grimshaw: Short Film

Grimshaw: Short Film

Grimshaw: Short Film

Grimshaw: Short Film

Grimshaw: Short Film

2 men..1 Battling addiction, the other his past, mend their broken relationship over a game of chess

2 men..1 Battling addiction, the other his past, mend their broken relationship over a game of chess

2 men..1 Battling addiction, the other his past, mend their broken relationship over a game of chess

2 men..1 Battling addiction, the other his past, mend their broken relationship over a game of chess

KrisD Mauga
KrisD Mauga
KrisD Mauga
KrisD Mauga
4 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$10,260 USD 113 backers
36% of $28,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Highlights
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Overview
"Alcoholism and drug addiction isn't a spectator sport. Eventually the whole family gets to play." In most movies about drug use, we often see the story of the addict but we rarely see how much their actions deeply affect the ones closest to them. This film was written for the people that have witnessed someone they love destroy their lives battling the demon that is addiction.

About Grimshaw and Our Campaign

Logline: Two men...one battling addiction, the other his past, mend their broken relationship over a game of chess.

Grimshaw: A device found in chess in which two black pieces arriving on a particular square mutually interfere with each other.

  • Writer's Note: "Growing up without a father isn't easy. And sometimes there's even shame around it because no one was there to teach you how to be a man. See, my dad passed away when I was five because of his alcohol and drug addiction. It took me a long time to realize his actions weren't personal. And once I had that understanding, I was able to heal. To all the people dealing with someone close to you who is enslaved by their vices, remember that it's not your fault. You can't change someone but you can change how you react to them. My hope is that everyone who's gone through something similar, will get to see this film and have a chance to heal, as well." 

  • Our writer, producer and lead actor, Cottrell Guidry, has written for companies such as Funny or Die, The Aids Healthcare Foundation and Maker Studios.  He's appeared on shows such as Powerless (NBC) and in Films such as See you on the other side.  In creating Grimshaw, Cottrell's main goal was to make a film that was honest, vulnerable and in moments, hard to watch.  Grimshaw is his first Dramatic Narrative. 

  • We are reaching out to our followers, fans, indie film supporters, movie goers and people who can relate to the film to support us.

  • Every dollar helps get us closer to finishing the project. We are currently in post-production. The funds for the campaign will be used to pay our crew and talent (who worked on deferment to get it completed as soon as possible), post production (editing, color correction/grading and sound),  for festivals, expenses to festivals, marketing materials (posters, postcards). 
  • Our campaign manager/executive producer has had multiple films funded, completed with a majority of them becoming award winning films.
  • Our team is lead by incredibly talented people in the film industry with a wealth of credits to help market this film to the most sought after festivals.
  • We appreciate all gestures and contributions whether you give $5 to $10,000+. 

 

The Impact We Make...

The success of this film not only brings recognition to filmmakers but it also brings assistance and support to a non profit called ENGAGE THE VISION. They are a group of young professionals that mentor young boys ages 8-11, at Martin Luther King Elementary School in south central LA. 10% of all contributions received will go directly to ETV. 

 

Work With Us...

We get to finish the film in post production, submit to festivals and gain exposure and marketing funds:

  • We need 28K to meet our goal to finish in post-production (cover editing, post-sound mix, VFX, ADR), market the film in festivals (festival fees, marketing costs for festivals including DCP's, blu-rays, brochures and much more) and paying our talent and crew that were gracious enough to deferred their payment until the funds are raised from this campaign.

Great Perks

  • We are offering some amazing perks from signed posters to meeting the cast at their private screening, dinner with our lead actor Cottrell Guidry and director Elyes Gabel (from the hit show Scorpion) at the incredible SOHO House West Hollywood!

    Risks & Challenges

    Everyone involved in the making of this film put their blood, sweat and tears into this project.  And the reason for that is because they all felt passionate about making sure that this story was seen.  Let's celebrate them by making sure they are all compensated for their hard work and love. 

    • Credit cards were maxed out. Crew spent 12 to 14 hour days on set to get this project done. Emotions ran high...but we were all able to come together to make sure that every single scene from this script was shot. 
    • $28,000 isn't a walk in the park to raise but we feel strongly enough, that this happen.

    Other Ways You Can Help

    All contributions and support are welcome whether it be a sacrifice of your coffee for the day or merely to share our campaign with others, we appreciate you greatly:

    • Please share our campaign and get the word around!
    • Just click on the easy icon share buttons to create more exposure for Grimshaw!
    • We will be having an incentives contest as well so start referring (make sure to be signed in to make your referral count)

    Meet some of our key team members:

    Our Producers:

    • Elyes Gabel - Game of Thrones, Interstellar, Scorpion CBS
    • Cottrell Guidry - Powerless NBC, The Audition Funny or Die
    • Christian Adkins- Blackish
    • Co-Producer  -  Sonari Jo- Modern Family

    Executive Producers: KrisD Mauga & Evan Arnold

    Writer:

    Cottrell Guidry- Funny or Die presents: the Audition, Funny or Die presents: Black and Jewish, Breaking the Record Maker Studios

    Director:

    Elyes Gabel- Scorpion CBS, Game of Thrones HBO, Interstellar

    Lead Actors:

    Cottrell Guidry- Powerless NBC, The Auditon Funny or Die

    Cornell Womack- Rescue Me FX, On Golden Pond {Broadway}, Talk Radio {Broadway}

    Jonathan Kowalsky- Justified FX, True Blood HBO

     

     

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    A Queen

    $300 USD
    Wouldn't it be great to have an associate credit along with our talented team on IMDb? We would love to have listed as one of our associate producers and we will announce it our personal thank you video on our FB page to welcome you aboard! You also will have an invite to our private cast/crew screening at WME and get your shot on the red carpet!
    Included Items
    • A Personal Thank You Video
    • Invite to Private Screening
    • IMDB Associate Producer Credit
    • High-Res Digital Poster
    • Mailed Postcard of Thanks
    Estimated Shipping
    February 2018
    1 out of 10 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    A Pawn

    $10 USD
    Thank you for supporting Grimshaw! To honor your support you will see a shout out on our FB page and receive a digital copy of our postcard!
    Included Items
    • Social Media Shout Out
    • Digital Postcard
    7 claimed

    Advanced Pawn

    $25 USD
    You will receive the digital collection of our postcard, our poster (in high-res) and desktop wallpaper!
    Included Items
    • Social Media Shout Out
    • Digital Postcard
    • High-Res Digital Poster
    • Digital Wallpaper
    23 claimed

    A Fortress

    $50 USD
    You will receive your private viewing of our film in the privacy of your own home. This is a limited viewing once we have graced the festival circuit. Thank you and please enjoy our film Grimshaw.
    Included Items
    • Digital Postcard
    • A Personal Thank You Video
    • Limited Private Link to Film
    3 claimed

    A Rook

    $75 USD
    We appreciate you so much, Cottrell will give you a personal HUG!
    Included Items
    • A Personal Hug
    • High-Res Digital Poster
    • Mailed Postcard of Thanks
    Estimated Shipping
    February 2018
    3 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    A Knight

    $100 USD
    Hail to you! Your perk allows for us to submit our film to a festival possibly near you if accepted. You will also receive a mailed postcard and Digital High-Res Poster for donwload!
    Included Items
    • A Personal Thank You Video
    • Festival Submission
    • High-Res Digital Poster
    • Mailed Postcard of Thanks
    Estimated Shipping
    February 2018
    7 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    A King

    $500 USD
    Another fabulous credit to add to your imdb & resume! We will announce that you're on our team in a video on FB while you walk the red carpet of our screening as one of our Co-Producers. You receive a signed 11x14 poster by Cottrell Guidry & Cornell Womack You will receive a private link of film to view @ home after our Festival season.
    Included Items
    • A Personal Thank You Video
    • Invite to Private Screening (2)
    • Signed 11x 14 Poster
    • Co-Producer
    • Limited Private Link to Film
    Estimated Shipping
    February 2018
    Only 1 left
    Ships worldwide.

    Check

    $1,000 USD
    Spend the evening at one of LA's most elite establishments SOHO House LA with our director Elyes Gabel and writer/ lead actor Cottrell Guidry, where they will bring you a signed 11x14 poster. You will be able to have your own private viewing at home of the film (after the Festival Season) as well.
    Included Items
    • Signed 11x 14 Poster
    • Dinner w/ Cottrell & Elyes
    • Limited Private Link to Film
    Estimated Shipping
    March 2018
    0 out of 3 of claimed

    Check Mate

    $5,000 USD
    Co-Executive producer you have reached the ranks! You have given us an amazing gift & we honor your title on IMDb, film credits plus via video on our FB page. You can walk the red carpet at our private screening at WME, meet our cast/ crew and get photo with our Cottrell Guidry & Cornell Womack. Limited private link to film after Festival Season.
    Included Items
    • A Personal Thank You Video
    • Invite to Private Screening (3)
    • Co-Executive Producer Credit
    • Festival Grimshaw Ticket (2)
    • Signed 20 x30 Poster
    • Limited Private Link to Film
    Estimated Shipping
    February 2018
    0 out of 5 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Grimshaw

    $10,000 USD
    Thank you for supporting Grimshaw! You have given us an amazing gift & we honor you with an Executive Producer title on IMDb & film credits. You will walk the red carpet at our private WME screening, get a photo with Cottrell Guidry, Cornell Womack and Elyes Gabel! You will also attend an after screening dessert w/Cottrell & Elyes.
    Included Items
    • Invite to Private Screening (4)
    • Executive Producer Credit
    • Festival Grimshaw Ticket (2)
    • Signed copy of script
    • Signed 20 x30 Poster
    • Dessert after Screening
    Estimated Shipping
    March 2018
    0 out of 3 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.
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    A Bishop

    $50 USD
    15 out of 15 of claimed
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