LET'S FILM!
Hey everyone, I’m Ryan Riffle, the Director of the upcoming short film "John Doe" and I really need your help!
In my 15 years of filmmaking, I’ve made over 1000 short films with a budget of $0. That includes commercials for Warner Brothers, Doritos, Pringles, and a ton of other films.John Doe will be my first ever Western, and my first ever film with a small budget.
Without saying too much, John Doe is about an outlaw that no one has ever seen, because everyone who has knowingly encountered John Doe has been killed. Know one knows what John Doe looks like. There is a huge bounty for this wanted criminal. That’s all I’m going to say, don’t want to give to much away. Help the community in Arizona put together something awesome!
What We Need.
So, let’s talk budget.
$1000 is my budget.
Half will be going toward the filming location Gammon Gulch, a beautiful western town that we get the privilege to rent out for a whole day of shooting. It has a tavern, jail house, church, everything a Western film needs to look authentic.
Some of the budget will be put toward providing food, water, and sunscreen for the whole cast and crew all day. It’s going to be really hot outside and a long day of hard work.The rest of the budget will be put solely toward the production. We want breakaway tables, breakaway bottles. We are having a gun safety expert come out to help us with blanks. Other individuals are bringing their Western wardrobes, stunt experience, and more to help make this film a success.
What You Get!
We are giving away…
The opportunity to name one of our main characters!
A chance to be in the film! YOU WILL HAVE LINES!
There are so many other fun things you get for donating, please check out the page, share with people, and help us make our first budget film, a western tail that no one will forget!
$1 - Thanked in the credits
$5 - Early online preview of the film & behind-the-scenes content
$25 - Movie poster signed by the stars of the film
$50 - Choice of: Opportunity to name one of our main characters (2 spots) OR chance to be in the film with lines! (3 spots; travel/lodging/etc. not included)
$100 - Two tickets to the cast & crew pizza party screening of the movie
$250 - Exclusive John Doe ultimate fan package with lots of surprise goodies!
$500 - Executive Producer in credits + director’s chair personalized with name
The Impact
This film will put its mark on filming a Western in this industry. You don't need $1,000,000. You need western fans, and a lot of help!
Risks & Challenges
We value you as a partner in this! The challenge is getting the money to get a great location and food. It's a lot of mouths to feed.
Other Ways You Can Help
SHARE SHARE SHARE! Like I said, this is my first budget. I need all the help I can get with this. Thank you again for your support in film!