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'Kelp'

A story about murders, fruit salads, a corrupt government, and a very passionate lifeguard.

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'Kelp'

'Kelp'

'Kelp'

'Kelp'

'Kelp'

A story about murders, fruit salads, a corrupt government, and a very passionate lifeguard.

A story about murders, fruit salads, a corrupt government, and a very passionate lifeguard.

A story about murders, fruit salads, a corrupt government, and a very passionate lifeguard.

A story about murders, fruit salads, a corrupt government, and a very passionate lifeguard.

Penelope Sheep
Penelope Sheep
Penelope Sheep
Penelope Sheep
2 Campaigns |
Portland, United States
$845 USD 7 backers
16% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
Kelp was a script that fell into our laps. Written 30 years ago, the writers son, Noah, is taking up the task of production with his partner and filmmaker, Penelope Kipps. With themes still relevant today, 'Kelp' centers around a lifeguard in Bonita Bluffs who is the only one in the town that believes the kelp is innocent. Nevertheless, the townspeople choose to blindly scapegoat the kelp for the slew of murders that have been washing ashore.

About the Filmmakers

Penelope Kipps recently graduated with a BA in Filmmaking, and a feature film (Bailey.) under her belt. She was looking for her next big project when 'Kelp' was mailed to her. Excited for this new opportunity, she's hoping to elevate her career and hone in on her filmmaking style. You can see some of her work at www.sheepstudios.net

Noah Linick is the son of Lawrence Linick, writer of the script. He is a student studying Philosophy and English at Lewis & Clark College. He is hoping to become a writer, particularly within the genre of filmmaking. Thus, this project is paramount to his realising that dream. Noah's father, who is also a talented writer, wrote this script in his late twenties and put it down, never thinking it would come to fruition. Therefore the primary motivation in adopting this project was to carry on the legacy his father started with 'Kelp.'

About the Film

'Kelp' has a theme of a town that is blindly following a corrupt government, turning a blind eye to the recent murders that have been happening and focusing more on their ruined fruit salad and shrugging it off as the kelp causing the deaths. In the genre of comedy-mystery, it's a buoyant and lively script that takes the audience on a wild ride filled with kooky professors, evil mayors, riots, and shoot-outs. 

There are a lot of creative opportunities available in this script, which are mostly being done by the director and cinematographer Penelope Kipps. She is creating props, figuring out how to do some old fashioned special effects, and many other exciting tasks. She hopes for the town of Bonita Bluffs to be filled with a kind of wonder and color that gives the audience a perspective into a very..... well, interesting world. 

The Budget

Making a film can get costly. We are hoping to raise $5,000 to encompass every anticipated expense. A few examples of what the funds will go towards are:

  • Props and costumes
  • Lodging for cast and crew
  • Food 
  • Any location costs
  • Gas reimbursement
  • Sound design / colorist
  • Film festival fees

Any funds left over afterwards will go back to the main cast for the time they put into the film. 

Where we are

So far, the cast has been locked in, we've found most of our locations, storyboards have been planned out, the equipment has been gathered, crew has been found, props are being located.... Once June hits, we are going to be ready to roll. It's been a long process but with Penelope's expertise producing and directing, there are only the usual nerves about shooting a film.

The cast has been found from various places around Portland, with people who auditioned best and are volunteering their time to Kelp. They are a strong set of actors who are motivated and ready for direction to make each character the strongest performance it can be. 

A few last things need to be done, such as finding the budget to purchase some props that were unable to get donated, pay for room and board during the week, gas for driving to and from the locations, and hopefully give the actors something back for their time. There are a lot of components to this script in the way of props and scene setups, but with your contribution to the film Penelope and Noah can make it even more entertaining to watch. 

Other Ways You Can Help

Please share this link! Even if you find yourself unable to contribute, it helps us out just by posting the link to your social media or telling your family/friends about our project! We are planning to be completely finished in September, which we will then start submitting to film festivals and getting the film seen. Word of mouth and sharing on social media is the best resource we have to get this film made and shown!

Thank you!

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Link to the film

$10 USD
Receive a private link to view the film once it is finished.
Included Items
  • Link to the film
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October 2018
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Digital Copy of the Script

$20 USD
Receive a digital copy of the script
Included Items
  • Link to the film
  • Digital Copy of the Script
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
0 claimed

Print Copy of the Script

$50 USD
Print copy of the script signed by the filmmaker, Penelope Kipps and Noah Linick
Included Items
  • Link to the film
  • Print copy of the script
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October 2018
2 claimed
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Personalized Thank You

$100 USD
A special thanks credit in the film as well as a personalized thank you video from the filmmakers.
Included Items
  • Link to the film
  • Digital Copy of the Script
  • Special Thanks Credit
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Executive Producer Credit

$300 USD
You will receive "Executive Producer" credit (includes listing on IMDB) as well as a personalized thank you video from the filmmakers.
Included Items
  • Link to the film
  • Digital Copy of the Script
  • Executive Producer Credit
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October 2018
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The Whole Shabang

$500 USD
This contribution will get you everything we are offering. You will also get the opportunity to either appear in the film (if you're local) or your name/something you want will be placed on set to be seen.
Included Items
  • Link to the film
  • Print copy of the script
  • Executive Producer Credit
  • DVD
  • Kelp
  • Appear in the film
1 claimed
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First Viewing of Film

$1,000 USD
For this generous donation you will get the opportunity to meet with the filmmakers--either in person if you are nearby or over Skype, to talk about the film or anything else you might have questions about. You will also receive a DVD of the film before it is officially released to view.
Included Items
  • Link to the film
  • Print copy of the script
  • Executive Producer Credit
  • DVD
  • Kelp
  • Appear in the film
  • Meeting with Filmmakers
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
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