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We have always been passionate about films that make you think. Films that leave you asking questions long after the screen has gone dark. 

PORTAL is a full length psychological thriller, written by Steven Doxey, Brandon Sean Pearson & Michael Doxey, that follows an actor who is cast as the lead in a bold, art-house film from a well known director. The Director’s film recreates the story of his father, who was captured and locked in a Siberian prison. For the actor to accurately portray the director’s father, he chooses to go method. He isolates himself in a remote cabin, where he pores over script pages and keeps a diary of his thoughts. He lives in the skin of his character, he eats, sleeps, even begins to think like him. This pressure to play the role truthfully is increased ten-fold by the director’s militant perfectionism. Day by day, the actor begins to slowly transform into something out of his control. This metamorphosis has serious ramifications both on and off-set.  

Steven, Michael, and Brandon have been collaborating on films together for the past ten years. We all share in our passion to make films that are not only entertaining, but compelling. 

Steven resides in Los Angeles, where he works in the entertainment industry as a commercial producer. He has written many full-length screenplays, some of which have garnered the interested of A-List actors. He has also written, produced, and directed several short films that have won awards at festivals across America. 

Michael resides in Logan, Utah, where he works as the resident commercial director for a large company. He has written, produced, and directed dozens of internationally award-winning commercials. Most notably, commercials for G.E., Coca-Cola, Netflix, and Dell. 

Brandon Sean Pearson has recently starred in the feature length film "The Maze" as well as co-starring in the 37th Annual Student Academy Award Best Picture short film "Inspector 42." Brandon has spent the last thirteen years building up an impressive resume, which includes playing the lead roles in professional productions of "MacBeth," "The Crucible," " Bug," "True West," "Red Light Winter" and "The Pillowman". Brandon has also written several screenplays, three of which have been optioned.

STILLS FROM STEVEN, BRANDON, and MICHAEL's FILMS:

No Man's Land - Teaser Trailer

In The Belly of the Whale - Teaser Trailer

I Died a Long Time Ago - Short Film

NOT ONLY do we have a great core group, but we will also be utilizing some of the most talented industry professionals, who have agreed to donate their time to Portal. Below are just a few:

Maximilian Schmige - Cinematographer: 

Maximilian Schmige's Website

Levi Obery - Producer:

Levi Obery's IMDB

Adam Hughes Henderson - Production Designer:

Adam Hughes Henderson's IMDB

Christopher Doucet - Composer:

Christopher Doucet's IMDB

Jacob Proctor - Sound Designer:

Jacob Proctor's IMDB

To make this film happen, we need a minimum of $28,000

Why $28,000 you ask? To make a full-length film, $28K is a tiny amount, even for independent film standards. But we are able to make this happen because the cast and crew have agreed to work for next to nothing, the locations and equipment are mostly free, and we are calling in all of the favors we have to get this film made. 

We believe this is a realistic goal to meet, and also believe it's an amount where we can still make a high-quality film that has the potential for film-festival and theatrical release. 

We have pitched $3 Million+ scripts and met with many film studios in the past, and have experience working with large and small budgets. Because we all work in the entertainment industry, we have experience with film finance and business plans, and can answer any questions you may have. Please contact us with any questions regarding budgets, scheduling, etc.

• Even with this small budget, we take this film extremely seriously, and plan on delivering a full feature film that meets the quality standards of a studio-backed film. 

We are seeking a Stretch Goal of:

$60,000

More money, means more time to shoot, and more time to get things right. Every penny of extra money beyond our $28K goal that we receive will go in front of the camera, meaning that we will have more money for Camera Equipment, Lights, Set Design, Special Effects, Wardrobe and Makeup.

Of course, any amount that you will be willing to give us, even if it's just a dollar, is extremely welcomed. We want everyone who contributes to know how truly grateful we are. Your help ensures that independent filmmakers like ourselves can continue to share their stories with the world. 

Remember DVD's? Remember all of the cool behind the scenes features they offered? Since those aren't so common anymore, our "Official Supporter" perk will give you access to a website that gives you just that-- a behind the scenes look into how we are making this film. We will consistently post updates to the page, that will include photos, and videos with the cast and crew. We want the website experience to feel like you are on-set with us! 

Is there something you want for your contribution that isn't listed in our perks? Let us know! If we can make it happen, we will! 

FILMING Begins this Summer, 2014

We are aiming to begin principal photography this summer, 2014. We will shoot in the beautiful city of Logan, UT. We chose this area because we have access to studios, beautiful locations, and film equipment. 

• Shooting in Logan, UT. 
• Shooting both in and out of a film studio. 
• Shooting on the Red Epic, with the Cinema Prime Lenses. 

AFTER THE FILM IS SHOT

• The film will be professionally composed, sound mixed, and colored by a Post Production Studio. 
• We will submit the film to Film Festivals all around the world. 
• We will seek a Film Distributor, potentially leading to Theatrical Release or Video On Demand Release. 

Are you like us, short on cash but big on enthusiasm? We would love your help on set! We are always looking for people to help out during shooting and to help us make this film. If you would like to volunteer and are in the Salt Lake City, UT area, we would love to have you! Our preferred volunteers are people who have worked in the entertainment industry, or people who are optimistic, and aren't afraid of working long hours.

Interested? Please e-mail us at: Contact@DigiphileProductions.com 

We want you to ask us ANY and ALL questions! We believe in complete transparency and want you to know that your contribution is spent wisely. 

Check out our website at:

PortalTheFilm.com

Or contact us at:

Contact@DigiphileProductions.com

Thanks everyone! Let's make a fantastic film together!