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Knock 'Em Dead

This story follows a mortician's assistant and his dreams of being a comedian.

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Knock 'Em Dead

Knock 'Em Dead

Knock 'Em Dead

Knock 'Em Dead

Knock 'Em Dead

This story follows a mortician's assistant and his dreams of being a comedian.

This story follows a mortician's assistant and his dreams of being a comedian.

This story follows a mortician's assistant and his dreams of being a comedian.

This story follows a mortician's assistant and his dreams of being a comedian.

Josh Reyes
Josh Reyes
Josh Reyes
Josh Reyes
1 Campaign |
Las Cruces, United States
$956 USD by 24 backers
$956 USD by 24 backers on Feb 16, 2015

About The Film 

Knock 'Em Dead  is a comedic tale written by Robert Cuevas, and directed by Dominic Brown. This story follows Jim Pater, a mortician's assistant and his hopes of becoming a comedian. 
Knock 'Em Dead  at its very core is a story revolving around Jim, the mortician's assistant. Jim, like most people, has a boss named Mr. Koch. He just happens to be his "biggest" fan. Aside from Jim's average mortician life, he does stand up comedy -- kind of. The local comedy club in town, The Grin Joint, is where Jim attempts to channel his inner Laurel & Hardy. Nothing spectacular, right? Wrong. You guys don't think Jim is funny, but just you wait. He'll prove you wrong. 
Like what you've read so far? 
This film crew is made up of current and former students from the Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University. 

So Where Does My Money Really Go? 

Donating your money is a risk, we get that, but let me tell you why your money's not a gamble. 
  • Locations: Insurance is crucial in case we blow the set up.
  • Craft Services: Everybody needs to eat, please feed us!
  • Marketing: Funding for movie posters and flyers are crucial to our voice. 
  • Film Festivals: We have to pay to play. 
  • Set Design: We gotta make it look good. 
  • Transportation. We need gas money. 
  • Can't Donate? No problem. Just share this with YOUR friends and family and still help by spreading the word.

Your Support

"As seniors in the Creative Media Institute (CMI), we must prove that we are worthy of the title "Filmmaker" by creating one final project.  This is not just a final project as we graduate, but it is a milestone, it is our legacy.
Your financial support for this project will help achieve a dream that all CMI students share, the dream of entering the film industry. 
We want the film community to recognize our work and get to know our name.  As artists, nothing means more to us than sharing our craft with the world and we cannot do that without your support. Thank you in advance for your support whether it be moral or financial."
 --Dominic Brown, Director 

"As the producer, it's my job to lead this crew into the trenches of an unrealized project and help them bring it to life. Through this process the word 'crew' falls away and the word 'family' arises. We aren't just a crew anymore. We're family. You're aren't just supporting a bunch of students and their hobby, but a family's dream of creating something beautiful and sharing it with the community."                  --Stacey Clayshulte, Producer


"We can't stress enough how much we appreciate your help."                                            --Josh Reyes, Director of Photography


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Shout Out

$1 USD
Donating a dollar will get you a shout out on Facebook! And a customized C-47! Wink. Even the smallest donations help.
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Personal Thank You

$5 USD
Receive a Knock 'Em Dead sticker, along with a shoutout on Facebook!
1 out of 20 of claimed

Knock 'Em Dead T-Shirt

$10 USD
Donating $10 gets you a Knock 'Em Dead T-Shirt!
3 out of 30 of claimed

Sticker, Shirt & a Shout Out!

$15 USD
For $15, you can get a t-shirt, a sticker, and a shout out from a crew member of your choice! Peep our pictures in the crew section. Best deal in town.
1 out of 10 of claimed

Live Snapchat Updates From Set

$20 USD
Donating $20 will get you live Snapchat access from set. It's almost like you're really there.
1 claimed

Signed Crew Photo

$25 USD
Want a framed picture of us? Here you go, donating $20 gets you an 8x10 autographed pic of our cute lil' rumps. Not literally, that's just weird. This also includes a t-shirt!
3 out of 10 of claimed

Get A Used Bowtie!

$40 USD
Seriously. $40 will get you a bowtie worn by our lead actor himself. AND a shirt to go with that tie!
0 out of 2 of claimed

Get a Prop from Set

$60 USD
Donating $60 will get you THE comedy stool that our lead actor uses on set. We'll keep it nice and warm for you. Want to look cool while you sit on said stool? Well, you also get a Knock 'em Dead t-shirt to rock while you sit on your new throne!
0 out of 2 of claimed

Get a Video Shoutout

$70 USD
Spending $70 will get you a personalized video shoutout in our end credits and blooper reel. (T-shirt Included)
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Visit us on location!

$80 USD
Ever been on a set? This is your chance! Spending $80 will give you the chance to see the creative minds behind this project in action. You will also get a t-shirt to rock while you are on set!
0 out of 4 of claimed

Makeover by our Makeup Artist

$90 USD
Want to look like a dead body? Or a zombie? Or Snow White? Or a dead Snow White zombie?! Our amazing special FX makeup artist can transform you! Pick a look and pick a day!
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Visit to the Set

$100 USD
Whoa! We're in the triple digits now. Donating $100 gets you a walk-on role in the film.
1 out of 4 of claimed

Dinner with the Director

$200 USD
Ever thought of writing a script? Ever thought of learning about the filmmaking process? This is your chance to sit down one-on-one with one of the Creative Media Institute's greatest directors of all time!!!!! You also get all of our perks! The C-47, the sticker, the t-shirt, the love!
0 out of 2 of claimed

LIMITED EDITION YOGA PANTS

$300 USD
Yoga pants are a hot commodity these days. By donating a measly $300, you will receive a one-of-a-kind, couture, fashionable, rockin' pair of knock your socks off yoga pants. Don't all hit the donate button at once!
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Signed Movie Poster

$30 USD
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Get Your Name In the Credits

$50 USD
4 out of 4 of claimed
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Executive Producer

$150 USD
2 out of 2 of claimed
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