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David , a man whose emotions are torn between his dying wife and a mysterious younger woman

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Over a Book- Film

David , a man whose emotions are torn between his dying wife and a mysterious younger woman

David , a man whose emotions are torn between his dying wife and a mysterious younger woman

David , a man whose emotions are torn between his dying wife and a mysterious younger woman

David , a man whose emotions are torn between his dying wife and a mysterious younger woman

Rad Brown
Rad Brown
Rad Brown
Rad Brown
12 Campaigns |
Poole , Dorset, United Kingdom
$157 USD $157 USD 3 backers
0% of $18,946 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
When Guy Barnes approached us with his script we read it and something told us we had to make this. It's a compelling drama with love , loss, happiness , tragedy and betrayal, made even more compelling knowing that the inspiration came from some of the writer's own experiences.

About us & the story

Hard Road Films are a passionate team of collaborative independent film makers based in the South West of the UK .
To date we have released 4 short films on our Youtube channel and have another short (Anomaly) plus a horror feature (Last Weekend) in the final stages of post production. We are constantly pro active working on either our own scripts or those accepted from other writers , as well as corporate video, just one of the ways we repay the generosity of our sponsors.
Producers & Directors
Rad Brown , Georgia Donaldson , John Edward Peters , Adie J Brown 

                        

Camera Dept

          John Edward Peters , Andy Qualtrough , Felix Dembinski

 

                                 

 Sound Dept

                                      Drew Sewell , Georgia Donaldson

 

                                               

Make-Up Dept

                      Rachel Collins , Steph Snelling , Isabella Larter 

 

                                       

    Art Dept

                                 Jess Thornton , Hannah Bang Bendz

 

                                                 

Post Production (Technical)

                          Georgia Donaldson , Drew Sewell , Felix Dembinski

 

                                  

 
OVER A BOOK - THE FILM
Written by Guy Barnes (Suicide Platoon) & script edited by Rad Brown & Hannaj Bang Bendz.
SYNOPSIS:
David is a very reserved and conventional middle aged man. The kind of man you wouldn't look twice at in the street and has worked a 9-5 in the city since forever.
David has always been completely devoted to his wife Mary , even now the debilitating illness she has been battling for years finally results in her residence of a hospice. He visits her daily , taking flowers and chatting to her , never really sure how much of his Mary remains.
Following an altercation with his boss who has been concerned about David's state of mind and the affect on his work , mild mannered David snaps and quits, not only his job , but his home also. He sells up and moves to a quiet country cottage where he hopes for the solitude to fulfil his dream of becoming a writer and relax.
Still, he continues to commute to visit his Mary.
Then , whilst in the village local pub, the enigmatic , young Judy enters David's life , turning his world upside down and wrenching at every one of his emotions and principles . 
Will this end in tears or be a "Happy ever after" ?
Here's a brief read-through by Hannaj & Guy.

 

 
  
Writer & Co-Producer Guy Barnes
Guy himself will be playing David,
THE CAST

Guy Barnes is an actor and composer, known for No Cover (2013), Rock Band Vs Vampires (2016) and G.U.N.S (2016).

Guy Barnes is son of Ryder cup player and 2 time senior Open Champion Golfer Brian Barnes.

Guy Barnes as he will appear as David

                    

 

Hannaj Bang Bendz - Judy

Hannaj Bang Bendz is an actress, known for Abjection (2015), Lioness (2016) and Echo Screen (2016). As well as our own productions Last Weekend (2016) and Anomaly (2016)

 

                                                                                   

 

Louise Thomas - Mary

Louise Thomas is an actress, known for Spirits Asunder and Last Weekend (2016). Louise also played Fiona in our own short production ANOMALY.(2016)

 

   

 

Laurent C Lucas - Mary's Doctor ( Maurice)
Laurent was born in France where he first started acting, working early on with renowned French actor-writer-directors Olivier Py, Philippe Minyana and Robert Cantarella. He moved to the UK in 2001 and has been living in the south of England ever since. He has since appeared in a variety of productions, on Stage, Open Air Theatre (Shakespeare), Panto and Films. He is perfectly bilingual (French-English). Laurent has appeared so far in two of our other productions - ANOMALY & SWEETS, as well as recently appearing as a detective in the film Time of Their lives with Joan Collins.

                                                                              

Gary Baxter - Jack
Gary Baxter is an actor and director, known for Grindsploitation (2016), 60 Seconds to Die (2016) and Avant-Macabre (2016).

 

Yannick Budd - David's Boss

Yannick is an established and professional stage performer as well as several appearances in independent film productions , including playing Andy in our own horror movie LAST WEEKEND 

 

Julia Savill - Bella (Judy's landlady)

 

Julia is a versatile and experienced character actress and has been in thebusiness for over 30 years.

She has been a regular member with Dramatic Productions Theatre Company,Poole, resident Company at the Lighthouse Theatre, for the past 7 years, and has played numerous lead roles, including Madame Arcati in Blythe Spirit, JuneBuckfield in The Killing of Sister George, Hilary in The Woman who Cooked Her Husband (currently touring) and most recently, Laura in Time of My Life.

TV appearances include: STREETSMARTZ (Channel 10, Australia), ROBIN OF

SHERWOOD (HTV), CASUALTY (HTV), THE MISSING POSTMAN (BBC),

999 LIFESAVERS (BBC).

Julia also has experience in Corporate and Training Films, Short films,

Voiceovers, Musicals, Fringe, and Roleplay.

She is also a professional cook and has her own channel on You Tube, 

"Cracking Good Eggs!"

 

 

 

What We Need & What You Get

£15000. Granted , it may sound a large sum , but in the world of film it's surprising how quickly a budget gets swallowed. 
Naturally , people need feeding so there are the catering costs  and in many cases accommodation. Some locations need to be hired  as does some equipment. We are fortunate to have a crew that have much of their own , but as an indie team we cannot afford it all , plus we like to allow a buffer for equipment failure as this can seriously hinder the production schedule. 
Post production is also an area that takes it's toll with certification , festival fees and other distribution costs.  
Any support we can get from you good folks will get us nearer to making this awesome thought provoking drama and you won't go unrewarded. We hope that our list of perks in return will reflect your level of support , but moreover you'll be able to say "I helped make that happen!"
If the perks you see don't float your boat , please feel free to contact us. We are always open to negotiation.
Ok, so there's every chance we may not reach our funding goal. That doesn't mean we're beaten , it merely may delay production. We are relentless and passionate film-makers and refuse to leave a good script on the shelf for long. We intend to make this film , but would love our supporters to play a part in helping to produce it. 

 

    The Impact

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    Risks & Challenges

    Every venture will face it's fair share of problems . The outcome just depends on how you face up to them. We never see problems , only challenges . because they are inevitable, from equipment  & vehicle failure , unexpected noise , freak weather , cast being delayed or not showing..The list goes on, but so do we! We adapt , alter schedules , work later ..As the man said: "The show must go on!"
     

      And finally...

      To anyone who is going to donate (however big or small), thank you. You will play an integral part in getting this project in the can and your generosity will not go unappreciated...And if the perks don't appeal to you, please contact us and we may be able to provide something that does!

      We understand not everyone can contribute financially, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the process. Please share this page with any group or individual who has an interest in film making or could be willing to donate.  Sharing as widely as possible and urging others to do the same will help more than you can imagine.

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      Thank you all for taking the time to read this.

       

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      As well as our eternal thanks you'll receive a personal email from the writer Guy Barnes thanking you for your contribution.
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      For the average price of a taxi home after a night out you'll receive the previous perks , but also a hard copy of the script signed by the writer Guy Barnes and dedicated to you. PLUS , you can put your feet up and watch your own downloadable copy of the movie itself prior to release . *NB : Most perks will be sent asap , but the download of film will not be available until at least the estimated delivery date due to post production process . * Overseas shipping costs may vary to cost listed
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      CO-PRODUCER . All previous perks , plus we will create for you a walk-on role in the film (contribution must be secured before 29th Sept 2016) *NB : Most perks will be sent asap , but the download of film will not be available until at least the estimated delivery date due to post production process . Travel & accommodation not included. * Overseas shipping costs may vary to cost listed
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