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A sci-fi thriller film with Robert Picardo attached, about a young couple who discover a parallel version of themselves while surfing the Internet.

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OCCUPANTS

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OCCUPANTS

OCCUPANTS

A sci-fi thriller film with Robert Picardo attached, about a young couple who discover a parallel version of themselves while surfing the Internet.

A sci-fi thriller film with Robert Picardo attached, about a young couple who discover a parallel version of themselves while surfing the Internet.

A sci-fi thriller film with Robert Picardo attached, about a young couple who discover a parallel version of themselves while surfing the Internet.

A sci-fi thriller film with Robert Picardo attached, about a young couple who discover a parallel version of themselves while surfing the Internet.

Russell Emanuel
Russell Emanuel
Russell Emanuel
Russell Emanuel
7 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, New York, United States
$28,830 USD 162 backers
106% of $27,172 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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"Occupants" is a film about Annie Curtis, an award-winning documentarian and her husband Neil.  Annie and Neil embark on a "30 Days of Clean Living" documentary, setting up cameras all over their house to document their new eating habits.  By doing so, half of their cameras capture a parallel version of themselves - a version that isn't what they seem.

Hi, my name is Russ Emanuel and I am working with my producer Howard Nash to be able to shoot a science fiction-thriller called “Occupants”, about a young couple who discover a parallel version of themselves while surfing the Internet.  "Star Trek: Voyager" actor Robert Picardo, Briana White, Michael Pugliese, Chalet Lizette Brannan, Aaron Retford, and Ava Justin are presently attached to the project.  "Occupants" was written by Julia Camara, an award winning writer/filmmaker who wrote the sci-fi feature “Area Q” (starring Isaiah Washington) and the road movie “Open Road”, starring Andy Garcia and Juliette Lewis.  

We have completed a detailed budget breakdown and concluded we can make this film for as little as $27,172.61.  Our goal for making this film is to secure worldwide distribution theatrically, on Blu-Ray / DVD, as well as a place in the emerging digital markets such as Netflix and Redbox.

Howard and I have the experience necessary to complete this film due to the three distributed films already under our belts.  They include our first feature entitled, “P.J.” starring “Home Alone” actor John Heard, “Chasing the Green,” starring William Devane (currently starring in the TV series “24: Live Another Day”), and “The Legends of Nethiah,” starring veteran “Star Trek Voyager” actor Robert Picardo.

The found footage genre can be made relatively for little money (in this case with the aforementioned budget of $27,172.61), and with a significant chance of becoming a popular hit. The film is shot almost entirely indoors, stars a cast of 2 (from a full cast of 4), and stars a cheap "consumer" camera which actually drives the compelling storyline. The film will also be produced under the Screen Actors Guild's low budget contract.

The "found footage" horror genre has been especially profitable, with such films as the “Blair Witch Project”, “Cloverfield”, and “Paranormal Activity” series, to name a few.  Adding a science fiction element with parallel worlds, along with a name actor from the sci-fi community only increases the chances our film will succeed.

So we hope you’ll join us in helping to make “Occupants” a reality, and in return reap the benefits of becoming an integral part of such an exciting project.  You will experience the step-by-step process of making a film, from the pre-production phase all the way to its marketing and distribution (and of course, you can join us at the World Premiere, where we'll introduce our film to the public).

Thank you for your time. We are looking forward to working with you!

Sincerely,

Howard & Russ

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Mountain Valley Spring Water, the oldest American natural water bottle company (founded 1871 in Hot Springs, Arkansas) has agreed to sponsor us! You can see more information about them at: www.mountainvalleywaterla.com, Facebook page: facebook.com/mountainvalleywaterla, and Instagram: http://instagram.com/mtnvalleyla

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Thank You!

$5 USD
1. A personalized thank you from the producers.
24 claimed

Thank You + Updates!

$20 USD
1. A personalized thank you from the producers. 2. Frequent and personalized updates on the progress of the film.
40 claimed

Special Thanks + T-Shirt!

$100 USD
1. Screen credit, "Special Thanks". 2. T-Shirt that reads "I helped the Occupants".
16 claimed

Credit/T-Shirt/Set Visit!

$500 USD
1. Screen credit, "Very Special Thanks". 2. Invitation to visit our set during principal photography. 3. T-Shirt that reads "I helped the Occupants". 4. DVD copy of the filmmakers' last film, "The Legends of Nethiah". 5. Autographed copy of original script.
2 claimed

Credit, Set, Premiere!

$1,000 USD
1. Screen credit, "Very Special Thanks". 2. Invitation to visit our set during principal photography. 3. Invitation to the Premiere. 4. A signed DVD or Blu-Ray copy of the completed film after the film is released. 4. T-Shirt that reads "I helped the Occupants". 5. DVD copy of the filmmakers' last film, "The Legends of Nethiah". 6. Autographed copy of original script. 7. Framed poster for "Occupants".
0 out of 20 of claimed

Picardo Memorabilia!

$3,000 USD
1. A personalized photograph taken with Robert Picardo while visiting the set during principal photography. 2. Screen credit, "Co-Producer". 3. Invitation to the Premiere. 4. A signed DVD or Blu-Ray copy of the completed film after the film is released. 5. T-Shirt that reads "I helped the Occupants". 6. DVD copy of the filmmakers' last film, "The Legends of Nethiah". 7. Autographed copy of original script. 8. Framed poster for "Occupants".
0 out of 8 of claimed

Film Cameo + Picardo!

$10,000 USD
1. Cameo role in the film. 2. "Associate Producer" credit on the motion picture. 3. A personal memento from Robert Picardo from his years as "The Doctor" on "Star Trek: Voyager". 4. Invitation to the Premiere. 5. A signed DVD or Blu-Ray copy of the completed film after the film is released. 6. T-Shirt that reads "I helped the Occupants". 7. DVD copy of the filmmakers' last film, "The Legends of Nethiah". 8. Autographed copy of original script. 9. Framed poster for "Occupants".
0 out of 2 of claimed
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$150 USD
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