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Jade - A Short Film

A college drop-out buys the motorcycle of his dreams. As he starts to repair it, things get weird.

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Jade - A Short Film

Jade - A Short Film

Jade - A Short Film

Jade - A Short Film

Jade - A Short Film

A college drop-out buys the motorcycle of his dreams. As he starts to repair it, things get weird.

A college drop-out buys the motorcycle of his dreams. As he starts to repair it, things get weird.

A college drop-out buys the motorcycle of his dreams. As he starts to repair it, things get weird.

A college drop-out buys the motorcycle of his dreams. As he starts to repair it, things get weird.

Joe Mischo
Joe Mischo
Joe Mischo
Joe Mischo
2 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$2,519 USD 29 backers
25% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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When a college drop-out buys the motorcycle of his dreams, he must keep it a secret from his overbearing mother - or else - heads will roll.

GREETINGS...

My name is Joe Mischo and I love horror, comedy, and all the sweet spots in-between.

A group of budding filmmakers and myself are putting the iron to the fire this winter and shooting the story of JADE.

As you may already know, indie filmmaking can be tricky! We're ready to grind ourselves into the ground but there are a few things we can't just will ourselves:

  • Locations
  • 16mm Film Stock
  • Post-Production Funding
  • Music Licensing

WHAT WE NEED

We're hoping to raise $10,000 that will go directly to the creation of our short film.

  • Locations: Junkyard, Garage, Morgue ($3,000)
  • Kodak 16mm Film Stock ($1,000) - This will get us 1600 feet, ~40 min.
  • Film Development, Processing, and Digital Scans ($2,500) 
  • Sound Design & Mix ($1,000)
  • Colorist ($1,000)
  • Music Licensing ($1,500)

Funds will go directly to the list above in the order they're listed so if we don't reach our entire goal, we'll still be able to secure locations and some film stock to shoot!

WHAT YOU GET

We'll be providing contributors with a variety of memorabilia from the shoot including: original storyboards, props, featured wardrobe, and... the namesake of the film "Jade", a 1975 Honda CB550 motorbike.

We promise, this shit will be beyond cool. Check out the perks on the sidebar to the right!

WE NEED YOU!

Last autumn, our crew shot my first short film SILVER GLEAMING DEATH MACHINE. I maxed out credit cards and dug into my savings to fully self-fund the short and now I need your help to make JADE possible!

I promise that every penny given will be seen on-screen.

 

THE FILMMAKERS

Joe Mischo / Writer & Director

Born in Indiana, raised in Wisconsin, and trained in Minnesota, Joe is a son of the American heartland. As a child, he wasn't pointing a camera or standing in front of one. He was the loud-mouth recruiting and organizing neighborhood talent to help tell his stories. Not much has changed since then.

"When I was six, I destroyed my grandfather's brand new Hi8 camcorder by blasting him in the face with a super soaker. This work is my atonement."

Matt Hoodhood / Cinematographer

Matt was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI where his fascination with light began. He studied Cinematography at Columbia College Chicago and has been living in Los Angeles since 2014 where he enjoys the great outdoors, playing folk music on the banjo, and photography (Todd Hido, Alex Webb, and Diane Arbus are some of his favorites).

 

THE CAST

A film is nothing without characters. We're excited to introduce...

Vinny Balbo as VIN

Originally from Bloomington, Minnesota, Vinny Balbo was raised by his two artistically-inclined parents and was surrounded by multimedia art and design from birth. From an early age, Vinny would take his parents' camcorder and create short films: a passion that has not lost any momentum to this day.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

Things are tough right now and money is tight. If you're unable to support us financially, please consider helping us by spreading the word about our project on social media and within your circle of friends. We'll also except thoughts, prayers, and certain curses!

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THE PLAYLIST

THE PLAYLIST

$5 USD
Thank you! We'll send you a Spotify playlist of the songs and scores that inspired Jade.
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
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THE SCRIPT

THE SCRIPT

$10 USD
A digital copy of the JADE script + the above. This perk will be provided after the film has been made / released.
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
  • The Script
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DOWNLOAD + SPECIAL THANKS

DOWNLOAD + SPECIAL THANKS

$25 USD
A digital download of JADE + a Special Thanks in the credits + the above benefits. This perk will be provided after the film's festival / premiere run.
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
  • The Script
  • Digital Download
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
6 claimed
BEHIND THE SCENES

BEHIND THE SCENES

$50 USD
Digital access to exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, final productions stills, and pre-production artwork + the above benefits. You'll get a deep look behind the curtain at the making of JADE.
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
  • The Script
  • Digital Download
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Behind the Scenes Photos
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STORYBOARD ART + SCREENING

STORYBOARD ART + SCREENING

$250 USD
An original physical piece of storyboard / concept art, signed and mailed right to your door. Plus, a personal invite to our private cast/crew screening in Los Angeles. Travel & accommodation not included. Includes all of the above benefits.
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
  • The Script
  • Digital Download
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Behind the Scenes Photos
  • Storyboard Art
  • Ticket +1 Cast/Crew Screening
1 out of 25 of claimed
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER + SET VISIT

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER + SET VISIT

$1,000 USD
Congrats! You're a credited Associate Producer on JADE. We'll have you on set during one of our shoot days so you can witness the magic happen!
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
  • The Script
  • Digital Download
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Behind the Scenes Photos
  • Storyboard Art
  • Ticket +1 Cast/Crew Screening
  • Associate Producer
1 out of 5 of claimed
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + PROP(S)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + PROP(S)

$2,500 USD
Alright Mr. Moneybags! You've now joined the ranks of some of Hollywood's most elite and despised. You're an Executive Producer on JADE. Without you, we could never make this happen. We'll even let you keep some of the props from the film!
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
  • The Script
  • Digital Download
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Behind the Scenes Photos
  • Storyboard Art
  • Ticket +1 Cast/Crew Screening
  • Executive Producer
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"JADE" the MOTORCYCLE

"JADE" the MOTORCYCLE

$7,500 USD
That's right, you can own the fully functioning (and recently tuned) 1975 Honda CB550 motorcycle better known as "JADE". Clean title, great fuel economy, and she may or may not be cursed. The delivery of this perk will be available after the completion of filming.
Included Items
  • Spotify Playlist
  • The Script
  • Digital Download
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Behind the Scenes Photos
  • Storyboard Art
  • Ticket +1 Cast/Crew Screening
  • Executive Producer
  • 1975 Honda CB550
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