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HOMECOMING QUEEN

Funding needed for the new comedic short film inspired by real events.

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HOMECOMING QUEEN

HOMECOMING QUEEN

Funding needed for the new comedic short film inspired by real events.

Funding needed for the new comedic short film inspired by real events.

Funding needed for the new comedic short film inspired by real events.

Funding needed for the new comedic short film inspired by real events.

Pablo Lopez
Pablo Lopez
Pablo Lopez
Pablo Lopez
1 Campaign |
State College, United States
$3,000 USD 40 backers
50% of $6,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

When it comes to the arts, I have always been the first to put my acting chops to the test. A few years down the line and that slowly migrated to film production and then eventually into directing. But before all else, it was music that drew me closer to the arts. Being exposed to music, theater, and dance at such an early age really stuck with me. It wasn’t until my senior year at Minersville Area High School that I started to notice that not everyone felt the same way about it as I. 

That’s when I decided to run for Homecoming Queen. Yes, I did say queen. 

Homecoming Queen brings us to Derby High School, a place where the jocks and the debutants rule the halls. But in those halls lurk three very interesting pranksters, Snyder, Elliot, and Tiny Pete. As the school is gearing up to begin its Homecoming celebrations, Snyder, a student who doesn't take school seriously, devises a plan to raise money for his friends, whose scholarships he inadvertently had revoked. With his two best friends, Elliot, and Tiny angry with him, it's up to him to figure out a way to win their money back. He begins to notice how the school operates and sees just how much athletics are valued over the arts in his school.

He convinces Elliot to follow him on the rode to win his scholarship back. That plan? Running for Homecoming Queen. After weeks of raising money they finally have it all stripped away by the superintendent who fails to see why they were really doing it in the first place; to fight the status quo. With the arts in the school slowly getting defunded with budget cuts and more publicity being shifted to the school's athletic department, the gang decides enough is enough, getting the voices of the students to speak up and fight for a chance to be seen. What started as another moneymaking scheme, slowly transitions to a fight for those who get over looked, for those who make high school bearable with music, art and laughter.

With the help of their friend Olivia they manage to beat the system and create their own scholarship for those students who never get noticed, learning that it may be easy to win for yourself, but winning for others is a reward you can't put a price on. Through hijinks and pranks, fundraisers and bake sales these boys learn that all you need is to fight for what you feel is right, and sooner or later, your voice will be heard. Inspired by true events. 

As a student filmmaker I have been able to, shoot, edit, produce and even star in short films that have all helped me grow as an artist. I have officially finished a schedule, budget and have commenced in the casting process. My crew consists of other professionals I have met along my journey and am pleased to work with them again. Everyone is gearing up to begin one of the biggest productions we have yet to put together. I put my passion into this craft and know that I can and will create a fun and very important film. 

What We Need & What You Get

We have just finished our casting process and are moving into our next phase, that’s where you come in. With a project of this size we estimate that our overall budget will fall somewhere between $5,000-$8,000. This will cover equipment rentals, location fees and insurance, transportation fees, cast and crew payment, post production and sound mastering and of course my personal favorite, food. 

Can’t spare a penny? There are other ways you can help like sharing our link on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat or wherever your heart desires. Also make sure to check out our prizes down below. You could even be featured in the movie and even get your own tiara signed by the cast and crew. 

The Impact

This film is based off of my experiences and has been rooted with conversations and events that did indeed happen, in a more exaggerated fashion of course. What I want is to bring the arts back to school. And at the very least I know that it will create a conversation that may not be happening at this time. With this film I believe I can show children, adolescents, and adults alike that if you run for what you think is right, then eventually people will run beside you. By showing how my adventure was worth the rallying cry, it shows just how much art inspires, creates, and brings people together, and in the end of it all, isn’t that what life is all about? 

Risks & Challenges

Of course there are always risks, one being that we may not raise enough funds. If that happens, no worries, my years of experience as a producer for other films has strengthened my ability to prepare multiple budgets as contingencies. Other risks can easily be solved should they come up with the team behind this film. We have worked on multiple projects together and have a strong enough collective knowledge to solve issues as they come. Your money is in good hands. 

Other Ways You Can Help

I truly believe we can do great things with this film and hopefully bring the arts back into our schools. Who knows, it might even inspire someone to change the status quo in their own way. Thank you so much for taking the time to read, watch and donate. Please don't forget to share this campaign's page on Facebook and Twitter so we can bring this film to life! Now, who wants to make some movie magic?!

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You're the Homecoming Queen!

$200 USD
You will receive standalone producer credits, a Derby High School jersey signed by the cast and crew, a Derby High car magnet, a Homecoming Queen movie poster signed by cast and crew, your own homecoming queen sash signed by the cast, a digital copy of the film, a DVD copy of the film, a basket of baked goods inspired by the film, a signed copy of the script and a tiara signed by the cast and crew. With this perk you can also win the chance to visit the set and be in the film too!
Estimated Shipping
March 2017
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

You're a Producer!

$5 USD
With this contribution you will receive producer credits at the end of the film and a digital link to the film.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Bake Sale!

$10 USD
With this contribution not only do you get a digital link to the film, a copy of the script signed by the cast and crew, a personalized Thank You video on our Facebook page, but the first 20 people to donate $10 will also receive a basket of baked goods inspired by the film itself!
Estimated Shipping
March 2017
3 out of 20 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

School Spirit!

$25 USD
With this contribution you will receive standalone producer credits, a personalized Thank You video on our Facebook page, a digital copy of the film, a DVD copy of the film, early access to behind the scenes footage. This perk also invites you to come on set and see the life on set.
Estimated Shipping
March 2017
7 out of 50 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Morning Announcements!

$50 USD
With this contribution you will receive producer credits at the end of the film, a personalized Derby High School jersey signed by the cast and crew, a Homecoming Queen poster, a personalized Thank You video on our Facebook page, a digital copy of the film, a DVD copy of the film, and a signed copy of the script.
Estimated Shipping
March 2017
1 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

School Spirit!

$75 USD
With this contribution you will receive producer credits at the end of the film, a personalized Derby High School jersey signed by the cast and crew, a Derby High car magnet, a Homecoming Queen poster, a personalized Thank You video on our Facebook page, a digital copy of the film, a DVD copy of the film, and a signed copy of the script.
Estimated Shipping
March 2017
0 out of 25 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

You're No Runner Up!

$100 USD
With this contribution you will receive standalone producer credits, a personalized Derby High School jersey signed by the cast and crew, a Derby High car magnet, a Homecoming Queen movie poster, your own homecoming queen sash signed by the cast, early access to a digital copy of the film, a DVD copy of the film and access to behind the scenes footage during production.
Estimated Shipping
March 2017
2 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

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