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Pimpkillah: A Short Film

Sloane Stone kills pimps for revenge, rescues their women and builds an empire of her own.

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Pimpkillah: A Short Film

Pimpkillah: A Short Film

Pimpkillah: A Short Film

Pimpkillah: A Short Film

Pimpkillah: A Short Film

Sloane Stone kills pimps for revenge, rescues their women and builds an empire of her own.

Sloane Stone kills pimps for revenge, rescues their women and builds an empire of her own.

Sloane Stone kills pimps for revenge, rescues their women and builds an empire of her own.

Sloane Stone kills pimps for revenge, rescues their women and builds an empire of her own.

Sarah Bitely
Sarah Bitely
Sarah Bitely
Sarah Bitely
2 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$4,259 USD 73 backers
70% of $6,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

Pimpkillah tells the story of a woman, Sloane Stone, fueled by the death of her sister who's thirst for revenge puts her at risk of becoming the very thing she set out to destroy. While hunting down the vicious pimp who murdered her sister, Sloane becomes involved in the lives of the girls she saves, taking them under her wing and building her own empire. All for the greater good of getting the girls off the street once and for all.

My name is Sarah Bitely and I want to create a 5-minute short film based on my comic book series Pimpkillah.

I'm a filmmaker and comic book creator, I've been working on the Pimpkillah concept for 6 years now and in that time I have adapted my original script into a comic book series while completing four short films. Pimpkillah is very much my baby and I am extremely excited to see it blossom!

At it's heart, Pimpkillah is about the injustice of forced prostitution and human trafficking and the lengths people will go to survive. It's about the bond of an unconventional family in a cruel, unforgiving world.

I want to create something that showcases women of action who believe in righting the wrongs of this world.


The Impact

It’s important to me that a woman embody a saving grace to others while simultaneously capturing the complexity of female nature, traits which are rarely seen in film. That's exactly who Sloane Stone is; an anti-heroine who walks a fine line between right and wrong to serve justice her own way. This film is not only important to me, for the message I believe it will send, but for the discussion it will create. Spreading awareness of human trafficking has always been very important to me, as is creating intricate female characters who are more than just bystanders, bombshells or damsels in distress.


What We Need & What You Get

I need $6,000 to make this film a reality.

The funds will go towards:

-Stunts
-Cast
-Props (breakaway tables, glasses, chairs)
-SFX/Make-up (blood!)
-Equipment/gear rentals
-Insurance
-Crew expenses
-Editing/post-production

Any extra funds will be used for film festival submissions.


Perks!

We have some really great perks for all of you generous souls who donate to our project. From comic books to one-of-a-kind art posters and even your very own name in the film's credits!


Pimpkillah: The Retribution comic book (Issue #1)


Pimpkillah: Transformation comic book (Issue #2)


Retribution Art Poster


Pimpkillah Art Poster


For those who are intrigued by a one-of-a-kind poster, you will receive a special piece of artwork based upon a theme of your choosing.


The Team


Sarah Bitely - Director

Sarah was raised in Middletown, MD and then pursued a film production degree from Ithaca College. The cold weather traumatized her enough to move to the west coast to continue her journey to direct more films. While in Los Angeles, she works as a television producer to pay the bills while writing comics and making films at nights and weekends to keep her sane. Find out more about me and my projects at www.pimpkillah.com


Paul Bertolino - Cinematographer 

Paul Bertolino grew up an hour east of New York City and received his BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in Film/Animation/Video. At the age of 7, he began playing with his father’s old camcorder and fell in love with cinematic storytelling. Since then, Paul has been developing his skills at manipulating light and lens and looks forward to all film making endeavors that sit on his horizon. You can check out his reel here: http://paulbertolino.net/reel/


Hymnson Chan - Fight Choreographer

Hymnson hails from Boston, MA and after graduating from Syracuse University, he took the leap of faith and moved across country to pursue his dreams of working in TV & film. Fast forward a couple years and Hymnson has since built himself a name and growing resume as both a stuntman and actor. He has worked on hit shows like Scandal, Glee, Community, Key & Peele, Criminal Minds, as well as various feature films. More of his work can be found at: www.imdb.me/hymnson


Tara Macken - "Sloane Stone"

Tara Macken was born in a car in Kuwait, where she lived in the Middle East until the eruption of the Gulf War, where she then moved with her family moved to Brunei in Borneo. It was in Borneo where Tara became an outdoor junkie, hashing, flipping and climbing through the jungles of Brunei and Sarawak. Tara's credits include Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hunger Games, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and her most recent project Mechanic: Resurrection. You can check out more of her work on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2706388/?ref_=fn_al_...


Terrence Julien - "Wilcox Slim"


Terrence Julien is from Colorado Springs, CO. Terrence will be playing the role of Wilcox Slim. His past projects include Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Straight Outta Compton, The Purge: Anarchy among many others. You can check out more of his work here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2803445/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm

 

Risks & Challenges

This is the first project where I’ll be utilizing stunt sequences. I have an excellent team on board including a stunt choreographer to oversee the fight scene and two experienced stunt actors to carry it out.

I have worked with this crew before and we collaborate incredibly well so I don't have any worries about conquering any obstacles that inevitably happen to spring up in the making of a film.

Other Ways You Can Help

Anyway you all can share the word about this project I would be forever grateful. Share the video on your Facebook, Twitter, and all those other newfangled social media outlets :)

You can also find Pimpkillah at the links below:

Website: www.pimpkillah.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pimpkillah/?ref=hl

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SloaneStone


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Slim's Special Thanks

$5 USD
Personalized Social Media Shout-out
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Righteous Retribution

$10 USD
Personalized Social Media Shout-Out + Digital PDF copy of Pimpkillah: The Retribution
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Let's Get Digital

$25 USD
Get both digital PDF issues of Pimpkillah: The Retribution & Pimpkillah: Transformation + Digital Copy of Film
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August 2016
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Hustla'

$50 USD
Hard copy of comic book Pimpkillah: The Retribution comic + Retribution Art Poster + Special Thanks in Credits + Digital Copy of Film
Estimated Shipping
August 2016
11 claimed
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Golden Grillz of Gratitude

$100 USD
Get both signed hard copies of comic books Pimpkillah: The Retribution & Pimpkillah: Transformation + Special Thanks in Credits + Poster-sized Pimpkillah comic book cover art of your choosing
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August 2016
4 claimed
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Sloane Stone Cold Vengeance

$150 USD
Digital copy of film + Special Thanks in Credits + Signed hard copies of comic books Pimpkillah: The Retribution & Pimpkillah: Transformation + Pimpkillah Art Poster in color
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August 2016
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Earn Your Street Cred

$200 USD
One-of-a-Kind Art Poster + Signed hard copy comic books of Pimpkillah: The Retribution & Pimpkillah: Transformation + DVD of Film + Special Thanks in Credits
Estimated Shipping
August 2016
2 claimed
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Create Your Own Character

$300 USD
In the next issue of Pimpkillah the comic book series, you can come up with your very own character to make an appearance. It could be based on you or your appearance, it be a crazed pimp Sloane has to destroy or a woman Sloane takes under her wing - it's up to you!
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High Roller

$500 USD
DVD of Film + One-of-a-Kind Art Poster + Signed comic issues of Pimpkillah: The Retribution & Pimpkillah: Transformation + Special Thanks in Credits
Estimated Shipping
August 2016
2 claimed
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Big Pimp-killin'

$1,000 USD
Executive Producer credit + DVD of Film + Signed copies of Pimpkillah: The Retribution & Pimpkillah: Transformation + One-of-a-Kind Art Poster
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August 2016
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