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Hey Mister

Sometimes being legal doesn’t make you mature.

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Hey Mister

Hey Mister

Hey Mister

Hey Mister

Hey Mister

Sometimes being legal doesn’t make you mature.

Sometimes being legal doesn’t make you mature.

Sometimes being legal doesn’t make you mature.

Sometimes being legal doesn’t make you mature.

Patrick Bailer
Patrick Bailer
Patrick Bailer
Patrick Bailer
3 Campaigns |
Athens, United States
$1,510 USD 24 backers
75% of $2,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Highlights
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Overview
Matt, a young musician trying desperately to keep his band from splitting up, finds unexpected hope when he asks Bert, an eccentric washed-up musician, to buy him beer for his last-ditch effort to keep his band together. Bert’s attempts to help afterwards, however, begin to derail Matt’s plans as Bert tries to live vicariously through the band.

The Story

Matt is a young musician in a band on the verge of breaking up as his singer Julia prepares to move across the country to pursue her career aspirations. Instead of accepting defeat and moving on, Matt hatches a last-ditch scheme to keep her in the band. The plan: buy Julia a case of her favorite beer for her going away party hoping she'll drop everything and stay. The only problem is that Matt is underage, so he must enlist the help of a stranger to buy the beer for him. This stranger ends up being Bert, an oddball, washed-up musician that seeks to help out Matt. However, Bert quickly begins to ruin Matt’s plans trying to relive his glory days by hanging out with Matt’s band.

 

Director's Note

Hey everyone, my name’s Patrick! I’m a graduating senior studying Mass Media Arts at the University of Georgia. I’ve been making fun videos ever since I figured out how to hit record and upload to YouTube ten years ago when I was in middle-school. Since I’ve been at UGA though, I think (or at least hope) my filmmaking skills have drastically improved after working on a number of my friends’ short films. This will be my first project over a minute long that I’ve written and directed, and boy am I excited to tell this story.


The recurring theme of Hey Mister centers on the each of the characters’ unique ways of handling adulthood in their relation to music. While having fun making movies and music as a kid, I slowly grew anxious thinking I’d need to give them up in pursuit of a safer and more conservative career path. While I luckily have a great support system that keeps me confident about my path, some of my peers aren’t so lucky, being told to “grow up and get a real job.” My goal is to tell that the transition to independent adulthood isn't always smooth for everyone, and you don't need to abandon doing what you love in exchange for it . Being both a filmmaker and a musician, I’m looking forward to telling a story of a young creative refusing to let go of the outlet he loves, but still learning to “grow up” in the meantime.

What We Need & What You Get

A wise man once told me that nothing is ever free, and neither is making a movie. Even though the University of Georgia gives us access to some equipment, we will still need to raise money for certain camera and lens rentals. Our crew consists of a group of students volunteering their time for free, so we got to keep them fed on more than just ramen and their dreams of stardom. And your help won't go unnoticed, as you'll receive a plethora of perks based on your donation.

Where Your Money Goes

 

The Impact

Hey Mister is a story about growing up, and it is also a vital part of the growing-up process for many of the crew involved. For many of our crew, this film will serve as the final film project before graduation, and making it will undoubtedly be an invaluable life experience. For many of you, this will shape up to be a fun and exciting story to watch, which will also undoubtedly be an invaluable life experience.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

The most important thing any fresh film needs are eyes to watch it- so help us spread the word! We will begin filming in mid-February and have lots of news on our Facebook page before, during, and after our shoots. And if you're unable to donate, feel free to share our page with any friends or family. And just remember, you rock.

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Just for Kicks

$3 USD
No tangible perks, other than the satisfaction you helped us out!
Included Items
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Thanks Dude

$5 USD
You’re a pretty chill dude(tte). Thanks for supporting the local artists.
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  • Social Media Shout-out
Estimated Shipping
February 2017
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Groupie

$10 USD
n. A groupie is a person whose devotion to a person (usually a celebrity, especially a rock and roll star) approaches the level of fanaticism.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout-out
  • PDF Copy of the Script
4 claimed

Crowd-Surfer

$20 USD
Because was it really a good show without a dedicated fan being passed through the crowd? Thanks for taking one for the team.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout-out
  • PDF Copy of the Script
  • Private Early Vimeo Link
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Roadie

$30 USD
Added a digital copy of the Hey Mister soundtrack…. Soundcheck complete.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout-out
  • PDF Copy of the Script
  • Private Early Vimeo Link
  • Digital Copy of the Soundtrack
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I'm With the Band

$50 USD
Thanks for being a true fan. Your name's just not on our backstage list, it's in the special thanks of the credits too,
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  • PDF Copy of the Script
  • Private Early Vimeo Link
  • Digital Copy of the Soundtrack
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
3 claimed

Opening Act

$75 USD
Thanks for warming up the crowd for us. You know what it's like to be on stage, so see what we do backstage in our behind the scenes footage. And heck, we'll throw in an autographed script from the director himself. We really couldn’t do this without you.
Included Items
  • Private Early Vimeo Link
  • Digital Copy of the Soundtrack
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Personal BTS Footage on Set
  • Signed Script from Director
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Headliner

$100 USD
You made it to the big time, kid! Start living like you're selling out shows, and come see ours. This perk includes an invitation to the film's premiere in May of 2017 and an autographed script and poster from the cast and crew.
Included Items
  • Digital Copy of the Soundtrack
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Personal BTS Footage on Set
  • Invitation to the Premiere
  • Signed Script from Cast & Crew
  • DVD Copy of the Film
  • Signed Poster from Cast & Crew
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
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Hall of Famer

$150 USD
You're literally one of the greats, and you know what the greats have? Their own t-shirts and CDs! Get all your cool merch when we see you at the premiere. This perk includes a physical CD of the soundtrack and a custom t-shirt from Matt's band.
Included Items
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Personal BTS Footage on Set
  • Invitation to the Premiere
  • Signed Script from Cast & Crew
  • DVD Copy of the Film
  • Signed Poster from Cast & Crew
  • Custom Band T-Shirt
  • CD of the Soundtrack
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May 2017
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