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Popsy, a Stephen King adaptation by PMC

A gambling addict abducts children to pay his debt. But he never planned on Popsy.

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Popsy, a Stephen King adaptation by PMC

Popsy, a Stephen King adaptation by PMC

Popsy, a Stephen King adaptation by PMC

Popsy, a Stephen King adaptation by PMC

Popsy, a Stephen King adaptation by PMC

A gambling addict abducts children to pay his debt. But he never planned on Popsy.

A gambling addict abducts children to pay his debt. But he never planned on Popsy.

A gambling addict abducts children to pay his debt. But he never planned on Popsy.

A gambling addict abducts children to pay his debt. But he never planned on Popsy.

Kyle Benham
Kyle Benham
Kyle Benham
Kyle Benham
2 Campaigns |
Muncie, United States
$17,377 USD by 146 backers
$10,859 USD by 117 backers on Nov 1, 2018
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Overview
UPDATE! Indiana's weather threw a wrench in our plans and are gearing up for our 3rd Unit of production. We are asking for a total of $16, 800. Check out our incentives and please consider donating, or else #PopsyGonnaGetcha. Full update found in the UPDATES TAB! Pale Moonlight Cinema is an award winning mix of filmmakers very excited to tackle “Popsy”. It is a unique opportunity to work with subject material from the master of horror, Stephen King!

Who We Are

“We sleep well at night because we dream while we’re awake…”

Pale Moonlight Cinema is extremely excited to tackle this story of morbid justice. Here's a taste of our previous work. 

Through the Stephen King Dollar Baby program, we have received an opportunity to adapt a story from the horror master himself. In order to do him justice, we are raising money to create the best adaptation possible.

“Popsy” is a simple story, yet complex in scope. Your donation will go to securing the multiple locations: malls, gas stations, motels, gambling halls, etc.  We’ll need access to camera, lighting, and sound equipment.

“Popsy” is also somewhat of a period piece, set in the early 90’s. Our production crew is working hard to find wardrobe, hairstyles, and building exteriors that are period specific. 

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Pale Moonlight Cinema started in 2015 and (we say ever so humbly) we’ve been winning awards from the beginning.

Our short "Dyscrasia" has won several awards including Best Director (HorrorHound 2017) and Best Editing (Chicago Horror Film Festival 2017) and garnered a nomination for Best Actress (Edmonton Festival of Fear 2018) .

 

Our second short, "Hinterland," took home FIVE awards from the Independent Horror Movie Awards including Best Short, Best Actress (Kelly Figley), Best Sound, Best Scare, and Best Atmosphere. Hinterland's Nicole Lehrman was also nominated for Best Directing at the Women in Horror Film Festival 2018.

 

Tryst, our most recent short, just premiered as an Official Selection at HorrorHound 2018 this past August.

 

These shorts were all produced on little-to-no budget.  With your help, we’re going to elevate “Popsy” to a realm of production that PMC has yet to see. We will be using your donations to produce a more captivating final product - not only for you our audience, but for Stephen King himself.

 

What We Need & What You Get

We’re not asking for money and expecting you to get nothing in return. We’re offering up fun incentives such as:

  • Pale Moonlight Cinema koozies
  • A customized Pale Moonlight Cinema trading card, complete with a Fun Fact that we'll personalize to you.
  • Customized rings, made by hand (and in high demand), by our director Jac Kessler.
  • The official Popsy film poster 
  • Check the sidebar for even more!

As we’ve said, every dollar donated is going to be seen on screen in some form or another.

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Let’s face it, camera gear is costly. So a major portion of what we raise over the next 31 days is going towards ensuring we have the best cameras and lenses required to capture the vision of our director, Jac Kessler.

“Popsy” is also going to be extremely special effects heavy. They say the best special effect is a great actor, and those cost money too.

Most of our crew are college students, working for free out of a passion for film, horror, and getting hands on production experience. So what we can’t pay them in money, we make up for with catering. And with a crew of 20-30, those food orders can add up quickly.

There are also a lot of hidden expenses that are not typically considered when it comes to film production: permit fees, insurance coverage, and even festival entry fees.  And we are excited to get this in front of as many audiences as possible!

 

Meet the Crew

Jac Kessler, Director

PMC founder, Jac Kessler, writes most of the time, even if it's just in his head when no one is looking, and directs when his lures work. He loves anything that makes his audience laugh or jump and can't wait to tackle Stephen King's Popsy, an opportunity he truly never imagined he'd find himself helming. He's very thankful for everyone that has given this campaign a look, a share, or even a thought. Here's to you!

Henry Tegeler, Cinematographer

Henry is a cinematographer, editor, and photographer. During the week he shoots, edits, and composites video and photo for the American Lawn Mower Co, and on the weekends he is usually planning, or shooting the latest PMC film.

Abigail Urbik, 1st Assistant Director/Producer

With all the scheduling and organizing that goes into filmmaking, Abby has her hands full with "Popsy”, working as the 1st Assistant Director, a role she’s filled on many previous PMC productions.

She is especially excited to be working alongside Jac Kessler (again) and hopes one day to meet Stephen King, to express her ingratitude for his creation of Pennywise.

Kyle Benham, Executive Producer

Kyle Benham has been lifelong friends with Kessler. They met in 5th grade and performed Abbott and Costello bits together in middle school.  Though he moved away in 8th grade, he and Kessler remained close - Kessler was even a groomsman for Kyle at his wedding (years later, not in 8th grade).  Benham now lives in Los Angeles where he has produced on shows like "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" for Apple Music, Chelsea Handler's talk show "Chelsea" for Netflix, and "The Arsenio Hall Show" for CBS. 

Check https://www.palemoonlightcinema.com/ for even more PMC crew!

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If you’ve donated (thank you!) and still want to help, please post about our campaign. Use https://igg.me/at/popsy and the hashtag #PopsyGonnaGetcha to spread the word.

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Associate Producer Credit

$1,000 USD
Donate at this level to receive an Associate Producer credit on our film. This level also includes the PMC Trading Card, and a social media shout out.
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • PMC Trading Card
  • PMC Koozie
  • PMC T-Shirt
  • Associate Producer Credit
  • PMC Button Pin
  • VIP Screening Experience
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
Only 1 left
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Our Sincere Thanks!

$1 USD
For a donation of $1, you'll receive the undying gratitude of our cast and crew...until we die.
Included Items
  • Thank you!
5 claimed

Social Media Shoutout Thanks

$5 USD
We'll give a social media shoutout as a way of showing our thanks!
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
1 claimed

Special Thank You Credit

$13 USD
If you donate at this level, you'll receive an on screen Thank You during the credits of the film! Why $13 dollars you ask? Because it's a horror short? Bad luck? Nah, we're just odd and like how it sounds.
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
11 claimed

PMC Button Pin

$15 USD
Donate at this level to receive a 2.5" PMC button pin. It's the latest in high fashion! Wear it with any ensemble!
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • PMC Button Pin
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
10 claimed
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PMC Trading Card

PMC Trading Card

$25 USD
If you donate at this level, we'll customize a Pale Moonlight Cinema digital trading card, complete with a personalized fun fact that we write for you!
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • PMC Trading Card
  • Thank You Credit
4 claimed
PMC Koozie

PMC Koozie

$30 USD
Keep your drinks cold, just like our hearts. Also includes a PMC Button Pin and a social media shout out.
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • PMC Koozie
  • PMC Button Pin
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
4 claimed
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Custom Rings

Custom Rings

$30 USD
Donate at this level and receive 3 custom jersey rings, handmade by director Jac Kessler himself. People constantly ask where he gets his rings (he makes them), and then ask if he would be willing to make some (he won't). This is your one opportunity to get your fingies in these ringies.
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • Custom Ring (3)
  • PMC Button Pin
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
5 out of 15 of claimed
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PMC T-Shirt

PMC T-Shirt

$45 USD
Rock your very own Pale Moonlight Swag.
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • PMC T-Shirt
  • PMC Button Pin
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
9 claimed
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BTS Framed Print

$50 USD
Family member on the crew? For a donation at this level, we'll send you a framed Behind The Scenes photo of your loved one on the set (8"x10") This level also earns you PMC Trading Card and an invitation to a screening of the film! (Travel/Accommodations not included)
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • PMC Trading Card
  • BTS Framed Print
  • VIP Screening Experience
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
8 out of 25 of claimed
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PMC Collection (Bluray/VHS)

PMC Collection (Bluray/VHS)

$50 USD
Donate at this level for a THIS WEEK ONLY perk of a BluRay or Special Edition VHS (your choice) collecting all three of Pale Moonlight Cinema's previous award winning films: "Dyscrasia", "Tryst", and "Hinterland." These have never been released in this format before! Get your copy now!
Included Items
  • PMC Film Collection
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
7 claimed
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Popsy Poster

Popsy Poster

$75 USD
Donate at this level to receive a mini print of the official Popsy film poster. (Sized at 11"x17") This level also earns you an invitation to a screening of the film! (Travel/Accommodations not included) *NOTE: This example is not the poster for Popsy, but the poster for "Tryst" a previous PMC production.
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • PMC Koozie
  • Popsy Poster
  • PMC Button Pin
  • VIP Screening Experience
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
7 out of 20 of claimed
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Sacrifice a Crew Member

$2,500 USD
If you make a donation at this level, you deserve something extra special. Pick a crew member of your choice, we'll film their "death" (comedically), and send you the video. Do whatever you want with it, but remember...now you're an accomplice. You'll also receive an Executive Producer credit on the film.
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • "Kill" a Crew Member
  • Executive Producer credit
  • PMC T-Shirt
  • PMC Button Pin
  • VIP Screening Experience
  • Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 4 of claimed
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EP Credit + BTS Doc

$3,000 USD
If you donate at this level, not only will you receive an EP credit, we'll come film a 3-5 minute BTS documentary featurette about why you and/or your business donated. *Must be in Indianapolis/Surrounding Areas
Included Items
  • Social Media Thanks
  • Executive Producer credit
  • BTS Documentary
  • PMC Koozie
  • Popsy Poster
  • PMC Button Pin
  • VIP Screening Experience
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
0 out of 3 of claimed
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SIGNED Popsy Poster
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SIGNED Popsy Poster

$100 USD
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
20 out of 20 of claimed
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Storyboard Book
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Storyboard Book

$250 USD
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
5 out of 5 of claimed
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