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ONE LAST THING

A short film by Richie Starzec

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ONE LAST THING

ONE LAST THING

A short film by Richie Starzec

A short film by Richie Starzec

A short film by Richie Starzec

A short film by Richie Starzec

Richie Starzec
Richie Starzec
Richie Starzec
Richie Starzec
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Los Angeles, United States
$15,353 USD 164 backers
88% of $17,300 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
A broken man haunted by the tragic loss of his wife. A young girl trapped beneath her destructive addiction. Before the night is over, these two lives will intersect and change forever.

(The Silence of the Lambs, dir. Jonathan Demme)

ONE LAST THING is the story of two struggling individuals meeting at a crossroads. Jerry is a middle-aged widower set on bringing justice to the drunk driving accident that stole his wife from this world. Molly, the driver during said accident, is a recovering alcoholic desperate to escape her debilitating lifestyle. For these two people, running is the only way out. But only one of them can make it out alive when Jerry decides to take vengeance into his own hands.

(Dial M for Murder, dir. Alfred Hitchcock)

This is a story about the trauma we encounter in our lives and how it manifests within the mind. These characters represent two of the paths one might take when faced with such pain. Some can let it consume their lives entirely; others might take a look in the mirror and reflect about how they can move past, or through, their trauma and get their life back on track.

Parsing the script down to minimal dialogue, this project will place an emphasis on the tools of direction, cinematography, editing, music/sound, and performance to enhance the power of the cinematic storytelling. It’s certainly a big risk to restrict oneself to such rules, but it’s a challenge we look forward to tackling.

(Mystic River, dir. Clint Eastwood)

Taking inspiration and cues from a range of films such as PSYCHOMEMENTO, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, and SHUTTER ISLANDONE LAST THING will be an intense character-driven thriller. One that will surely leave a lasting impact on audiences.

Below you’ll find a scene from our previous film, YOUNG BLOOD, as an example of the kind of atmosphere and tone we’re planning to build within ONE LAST THING.

 
 

Filmmaking is expensive. It takes talented crew members, powerful equipment, and lots of time to make everything add up to a well-made, cohesive vision. We’ve sadly reached the limit on what we could raise on our own. Added expenses and challenges such as VFX and using professionally trained animals on set have increased our budget further than anticipated. So now we’re turning to you - our friends, family, and colleagues - to help us get to the finish line.

While these are ballpark estimates, they reflect reality based on our productions in the past and research in the present. The current remaining budget stands at $17,300:

Cast and Crew - $7,500 - A four day shoot needs consistent, passionate crew, especially when we are trying to pay respectable, indie rates. To ensure the best product possible, we are filling our team with individuals who have been on myriad productions and are generously working at discounted fees.

Equipment and Rentals - $4,000 – From the transportation rentals to the camera and lighting houses, we’ve tried to trim these numbers to bare necessities. That being said, we still need that dark thriller vibe and mood which can only be set with quality camera gear and lighting equipment.

Insurance - $1,800 – If Spielberg hadn’t had insurance on JAWS, that shark would have sank the film. We always need backups in case of issues that pop up on set. It’s the magic of the moment fortunately and unfortunately. Having insurance relaxes and allows us to shoot without too much fear.

Food and Miscellaneous Runs - $1,500 – It’s our belief that food nurtures and fuels the brilliant energy on set. Without nutritious lunch for the entire cast and crew as well as fresh, healthy craft services, we would be slugs, blinking to stay awake. We’ll have constant coffee needs as well as petty cash in case any issues arise such as art or expendable runs. 

The Dog - $1,300 – Yes, we are training a dog to perform actions that supplement crucial plot and emotional beats. In the story, Jerry’s dog is a blessing and a curse. He's the one living reminder of how Jerry’s life was once happy with his wife.  For pet transportation, real dog trainers, and a professional dog, this is actually an insanely low cost.

­Post-Production and VFX  - $1,200 ­– Our AMAZING post-production team is either working pro bono or for minimal costs. There is also some VFX near the end. No spoilers.

Richie Starzec (Writer/Director): Richie Starzec is a filmmaker from Grayslake, IL currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. He studied Film at Wesleyan University where he received honors recognition for his work within the program. Since launching his career in Los Angeles, Richie has received numerous accolades for his short films, digital sketches, and music videos. Most recently, Richie was nominated for Best Director (Short Film) at the GenreBlast Film Festival for his 2018 film, Young Blood. In addition to his own projects, Richie has worked on such films as Baby Driver and 20th Century Women.

Matthew Marder (Producer):  Matthew Marder was born in the farmlands of Pennsylvania and eventually moved to Philadelphia when he was 12. He attended Princeton University where he majored in English and Film. He followed up his film passion with an MFA from American Film Institute in Screenwriting. Since then, Matthew has committed to being a full-time writer, director, and producer. Many of his projects and collaborations have placed in film festivals and screenwriting competitions.

Raj Rawal (Executive Producer): Raj Rawal is a proud Elon University alum who’s been crowned the ‘human IMDB’ by all of his friends and colleagues. He’s had the honor and privilege of producing video content for the likes of Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. In his free time if he’s not attending a concert or film screening, he’s likely stuck in a heated argument over which Radiohead album is considered the greatest of all time. He’s currently the Director of Social Media at DanceOn.’

Mel Kobran (Director of Photography): Born and raised in Leesburg, VA, Mel Kobran took a shine to photography early on in her life. She later followed her passion and attended Virginia Commonwealth University to study Film and Photography, after which she quickly transitioned to working in the local film scene there. Before long, she moved to Los Angeles where she currently lives and works on a variety of TV shows and movies.

Talia Lidia (Editor): Talia Lidia has been living and working as an editor in Los Angeles for the past 9 years. Currently, she is editing on The CW series DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Other notable editing credits include 12 Monkeys (TV) and Larry King Now. Talia is a graduate of the School of Cinematic Arts at USC and is a member of the Motion Pictures Editors Guild.

Jamie Ember (Casting Director): Jamie Ember is the Associate Casting director of Happy Together (CBS) and has cast projects including Stranger Things, Boy Erased, The Chi, and Logan Lucky. She enjoys nothing more than finding new and unexpected talent, and strives to make great casting as relevant as the names of the actors she finds. She is a graduate of Wesleyan University with degrees in both Film and Psychology.

Dan Light (Composer): Dan Light is an LA-based music composer and producer creating works primarily for Film and TV. He currently works with composer Jim Dooley on projects such as Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, TNT’s The Last Ship, and  Disney’s reboot of Kim Possible.

Ryan Gardner, Austin Rowe, and Khory Davenport (Sound): Ryan, Austin, and Khory are a team of audio engineers and composers specializing in sound design, foley, sound editing, and re-recording mixing. Through their passionate commitment to storytelling through sound, they've brought to life a diverse body of work in Film, Digital Media, Music, and Live Sound. With offices in LA and SF, their most recent work was with Starzec on his short film Young Blood (2018).

 

 

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