Why not?

Good or bad, guilty pleasure or not, all films have a following.  STAR WARS.  TROLL 2.  GONE WITH THE WIND.  MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE.   HOWARD THE DUCK is no different and its fan base wholeheartedly disagrees with the naysayers.   This Duck really isn't as bad as they say.   Through on-camera interviews, movie lovers, cosplayers, film critics, filmmakers and comic book artists share their thoughts and opinions about the 1986 film.  In addition, talent behind the film share their memories of making it, their feelings towards the fans and contemplate the film's unexpected legacy.    To date no one has filmed a retrospective or appreciation piece about the 1986 motion picture.  That changes now and you can help make it happen.

The documentary is made as a labor of love, how else to describe it, by fans of HOWARD THE DUCK and this is YOUR unique opportunity to get on board and not only be part of this amazing production but help pull it across the Cosmic Axis and bring it into our reality. 

ERNIE TRINIDAD - DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/WRITER

Director Ernie Trinidad is a life-long movie lover.  Born and raised in South Jersey, not far from Philly, he eventually made the move to Los Angeles where he worked as an actor and a film critic for many years.  In 2018 the award-winning* short film A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE THEATRE, which he wrote and executive produced, had its world premiere.  That same year he had an essay published in the Amazon bestselling book MY FAVORITE HORROR MOVIE.   Ernie studied film at Rowan University but says he learned most of his practical knowledge on set.  Ernie makes his directorial debut with HOWARD THE DOC OR: HOW I LEARNED TO START QUACKING AND LOVE THE BOMB.

* ZedFest 2018: Best Screen Story
   ZedFest 2018: Best Producing
   Independent Horror Movie Awards 2018: Best Humor

MICHAEL KALLIO - PRODUCER

Producer Michael Kallio was bitten by the filmmaking bug at the early age of six.  Things snowballed after he worked on a horror movie when he was sixteen.  He has worked in numerous departments within the film industry, including art department, lighting and grip and professional special effects, make-up effects and pyrotechnics.   Michael made his feature film directorial debut with his 2002 film HATRED OF A MINUTE which was produced by genre favorite Bruce Campbell.     He made the permanent move from Detroit to Los Angeles in 2004 and has worked on numerous projects ever since arriving.  He currently has several projects in various stages of development and production, including a documentary about Gunnar Hansen 'DINNER WITH LEATHERFACE' and new projects with Bruce Campbell. 

Photo: Zb Images

BEN GOLOMB - COMPOSER/LYRICIST

Music Composer Ben Golomb (who also doubles as the frontman for the LA-based shoegaze band, Modern Time Machines) has contributed music/songs to projects ranging from Adult Swim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, Netflix’s “My Teacher, My Obsession”, various Lifetime TV movies and short films/commercials, and has been heard on the airwaves on the LA radio station KROQ 106.7FM. Ben is also scoring various projects in development, including SO HELP YOU GOD by noted filmmaker Ashely York (Netflix’s TIG, HILLBILLY).

ELENA SWEENEY - SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 
 

Elena Sweeney is a designer, producer, illustrator, and animator. As a producer, she contributed to the feature of Yahoo Finance's Origin Stories. In college, Sweeney began developing her work from zines to animated features in Williamsburg, New York City. With a small following, she realized that her true desire is animating music videos and short features. 

 

ED GALE - Actor - Howard - 'Howard the Duck'

PHIL TIPPETT - Stop-Motion Effects Supervisor -'Howard the Duck'

ELLIS WEINER - Author 'Howard the Duck' Movie Tie-In

MEGAN DUFFY - Actress - 'The Affair'

GARY S. MARTINEZ - Actor - Joe Roma's Cajun Sushi chef - 'Howard the Duck'

JULIA MARCHESE - Director - 'Out of Print'

FRED TOPEL - Film Critic - We Live Entertainment

KATHLEEN WINDSOR - Actress - Bar Patron - 'Howard the Duck'

SUZANNE VOSS - Actress - Joe Roma's Cajun Sushi patron - 'Howard the Duck'

MICHAEL KLUG - Screenwriter / Actor

JASON LEVINE - Letterer 'Howard the Duck (2002)'

PIP REYNOLDS - Actress - Bar Patron - 'Howard the Duck'

SUNNY LANE - Actress - 'Don Jon,' 'Chillerama,' 'Look'

DAVID AVALLONE - Author - 'Drawing Blood' and 'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark'

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JIMENEZ - C.E.O. - Sinful Celluloid

MICHAEL KALLIO - Director 'Hatred of a Minute'

 

There are some names we cannot list until we receive a confirmation but they are very close to doing so. 

As the campaign continues and production moves forward we anticipate more names to be added to the interview list.

 

 

 

We are self-producing this documentary and our ultimate goal is to produce the highest of quality film as possible. We want the duck to be proud of what we are doing.  With your generous support we can make this happen and know that all of your contributions will go directly towards the necessary costs typically associated with a film production.

Such as:

• Kit Equipment
• Production
• Post Production
• Entertainment attorney fees - you never know when you'll need one
• Travel & Accommodations - for when we need to leave town to film an interview
• Licensing of film/music - This will likely be the biggest part of the budget. 
• Marketing
• Campaign fees
• Rewards

 

  

 

Rewards and Incentives are key to a campaign's success, below you'll find a sampling of what quack-tastic delights we have to offer and you can find more details about them on the right-hand-side. 

 

 

 

 

 

Your support is instrumental to making this project a reality so every contribution helps. If you want to ensure that this project is made and is a success then please get down and support the Doc today! More amazing perks will be added if we meet our goal and can expand further!

 

Projects like this rely on the fans; this project is a labor of love and a love letter to HOWARD THE DUCK fans around the world.    Every contribution helps!

 

Please note that international deliveries may take longer due to customs and postage regulations.

 

Our aim is to release the film in the first quarter of 2020.   Our ultimate goal is to interview as many talented folks from the film as possible so production may see a delay as we make an effort to achieve this.

We are going with a flexible budget and will work with what we have.  If the campaign comes up short it may take longer for us to complete the project.  However, if it succeeds or even overachieves we will certainly aim higher, and we do have ideas to do just that, to make this project even more quack-tastic.

If there are any delays you will be notified and kept up-to-date on the project's production.

The biggest reason for production delays is quite simply that we have day jobs and other projects, however we have factored that into our delivery estimates.

 

If you are unable to provide a financial contribution, spreading the word on social media and through word of mouth would be greatly appreciated!