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Psychopompos - short Czech horror film in 3D

Short horror film shot in 3D based on the poem by H. P. Lovecraft

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Psychopompos - short Czech horror film in 3D

Psychopompos - short Czech horror film in 3D

Psychopompos - short Czech horror film in 3D

Psychopompos - short Czech horror film in 3D

Psychopompos - short Czech horror film in 3D

Short horror film shot in 3D based on the poem by H. P. Lovecraft

Short horror film shot in 3D based on the poem by H. P. Lovecraft

Short horror film shot in 3D based on the poem by H. P. Lovecraft

Short horror film shot in 3D based on the poem by H. P. Lovecraft

Lucie Gukkertova
Lucie Gukkertova
Lucie Gukkertova
Lucie Gukkertova
1 Campaign |
Prague, Czech Republic
$53 USD 2 backers
1% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Short film based on the poem of the same name written by H. P. Lovecraft. It takes place in a small village in 19th century. The story follows a family striken by tragedy of widow Světlana (Michaela Dolinová) and her two sons, Jan (Joel Sidon) and Maxmilián (Martin Hudec). The villagers believe that tha hated nobles surrounded by myths and superstitions - Madam and Sir De Blois (Riwaa Nerona, Jared Doreck) - are responsible for it.

About the film

Historical horror. Shot in 3D. With kids. With animals. And with SFX masks. From the very beginning the crew, consisting mostly of young filmmakers, knew this would be a difficult and challenging task.

It had already run one successful crowdfunding campaign in Czech. It managed to gather quite a few fans and we were asked to let foreigners contribute as well. Now you have the chance! Due to some unfortunate difficulties in production, we are forced to add two more days to our shooting schedule. We will be very grateful if you decide to help us with your contribution so the film can be finished!

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Production

Screenplay was written by the director Lucie Gukkertová in April. Psychopompos would serve as a thesis film for the cinematographer Adam Hanus. It was his idea to shoot in 3D. Only after this decision had been made Lucie Gukkertová found the right story, which would let us use the whole potential of the technology.

The shooting itself started in August. It was the main part of the shoot and it went on for a week. We shot on carefully picked beautiful locations around Czech Republic including Točník Castle, Museum of Folk Art at Kouřim, Voděradské Bučiny woods and in Three Brothers Studios.

It was necessary to teach our actors Riwaa Nerona (Madam De Blois) and Jared Doreck (Sir De Blois) to ride a horse. The lessons and animals were provided by Václav Plánka and his company Horses for Film. Irish wolfhounds from Wallmia Bohemia breeding station portrait Sir De Bloi’s hound-dogs. Another important member of the animal actors is Martin Schlöger’s python Dario.

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Crew

Director Lucie Gukkertová

studied directing and screenwriting at SVOŠF Písek but didn't finish her studies. She is a fan of H. P. Lovecraft's stories and the films is a real passion project for her. She doesn't do just the creative work but also handles a big part of production. Besides concentrating on the Psychopompos film for the last year, Lucie also creates all kinds of prmotional videos and works as a continuity supervisor and assistant director on both, professional and student films.

Director of Photography Adam Hanus

is the one who we all do it for, us he came up with the 3D idea. Psychopompos is his final film to finish his studies of cinematography at SVOŠF Písek. Although he doesn't do much of his own creative work, he was the part of all kinds of Czech and foreign big budget crews as an AC.

Set designer Oleg Petrov has many years on film sets of various sizes behind him, from small student films to big historical features. He brought in experience, provided his own props and arranged for some locations. Oleg worked for example on Piko (2010), Tacho (2010) or Czech Made Man (2011).

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An experienced cinematographer Petr Kašpar is responsible for the supervision of the right usage of stereoscopy. He worked tirelessly on set and would also finish it in post-production. He is interested in shooting of nature and extreme sports, works as a director, cinematographer or a technician. He devises special film equipment, for example he built a special 3D rig for the Aldabra movie. His credentials also includes documentaries No.9 Manaslu 8163 (2009), Slzy Konga and Sandstone.

SFX make-up artist Jakub Gründler is the author of monstrous masks for transformation of Madam and Sir De Blois. Its creation took a month and Jared Doreck enjoyed its application for over six hours. Jakub cooperates with other young Czech filmmakers. He created masks for Pavel Soukup’s Domovoj or Robin Kašpařík’s Stephen King adaptation I Am the Doorway.

 

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Everything you’ll hear in the film would be the product of cooperation of the brothers Zavadil. Vojtěch Zavadil, a senior student of FAMU film school, worked on set and would do the whole sound design. His younger brother Ondřej Zavadil is already composing an original score for the film. You can already hear his music in the the trailer.

Tomáš “Šuhaj” Grach is the film’s editor. He studied at film school in Písek and currently edits tv news at idnes.cz. Šuhaj co-operates with Jakub Charvát, our 1st AD,  on his documentaries, for example the controversial short Rada nad Zlato.

Vojtěch Štetka graduated from cinematography at Písek but decided to professionally pursue the carer in color grading. He has graded many short films, commercials and music videos.

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Cast

hudec Martin Hudec is a fresh graduate of JAMU and you can see him play with Slovácké divadlo in Uherské Hradiště. The first time the director Lucie Gukkertová met with Martin was during her first work at a school film. Martin was also just starting his school. After reading the script, ha accepted the role of Maxmilian, the only witness of all of the mysterious occurrences.
Joel Sidon portraits Maxmilian's younger brother Jan. Joel performs with Vosto5 ansamble, but the producer Leona Čekalová met him by accident on a train from Brno. She approached him because Joel was just coming home from showing of the plays and was still dressed in a historical costume. The casting choice was a bit risky - as it is Joel's first movie role - but the boy acted as a professional and his performance impressed us all. Joel
Svetlana Michaela Dolinová, a well-known actress and TV host, decided to accept the part of Maxmilian's and Jan's mother after meeting the director in person. The demanding nature and riskiness of the project probably contributed to her decision.
Jared Doreck comes from Texas. He came to Czech Republic to visit his ancestors. He liked Prague so much that he decided to develop his acting career here, mainly with the Prague Shakespeare Company. You probably know him as the Devil from a beer commercial. While writing the script, Lucie already knew that she couldn't imagine anyone else for the role of Sir De Blois. Poster
Riwaa Riwaa Nerona, Czech corsetiére and designer, plays the role of madam De Blois. The director knew beforehand that Riwaa doesn't have any acting experience. Still, she entered the movie world with a fanatical zeal. She undergo side-saddle riding lessons and crash curse of French language. by her own words, Riwaa Nerona didn't really act, she just let trough one part of her personality. And during the night shoots she kept the whole crew awake with her eccentric manners.
Jana Altmannová, besides being a seasoned actress, also teaches at DAMU and so she has enough experience with students. She invited her long time friend and colleague, Jana Kremanová.. babky

Perks

Perks

We are offering all kinds of perks for your contribution and hope, you'll be able to find the one just for you. There is a number of digital ones, for example: Digital download when the movie is finished and after the premieres, we'll send you a digital download. It contains 3D and 2D version of the film in Czech with English subtitles.
Digiral soundtrack it contains not just the music from the film but also all kinds of bonuses.

Set of Stickers Set of 3 Badges Brooch
Riwaa 3 badges by Lenka Šimečková Portrait of H. P. Lovecraft
10 stickers withz photo, drawings or graphic of different sizes Set of 3 badges with drawing by Lenka Šimečková, the size is 37mm On a pin with the image of H. P. Lovecraft hand made by Riwaa Nerona
Snake pendant Black T-shirt DVD
Snake Pendant t-shirt graphic by Lucie Gukkertová DVD
Eiher on velvet ribbon or on a rope, hand made by Riwaa Nerona Choose any size, male or female cut Get the film on DVD with all the bonuses
Photographic Poster Illustrated Poster Colorful T-shirt
by Luna Torr by Lenka Šimečková t-shirt by Lenka Šimečková
Official poster for the film, photo Luna Torr, graphics Lucie Gukkertová, A3 phormat Official poster for the film, illustration Lenka Šimečková, A3 phormat T-shirt with the illustration by Lenka Šimečková, choose any size, male or female cut

Choose one of the photogrpahs by Danny Worm

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Michaela Dolinová as Světlana Riwaa Nerona as madam De Blois Joel Sidon as Jan
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Jared Doreck as sir De Blois the two grandmas
The whole crew thanks you for the contributions, however small! You will help us finish this film. For more informations, like us on facebook.

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Thank you!

$3 USD
Send us a link to your facebook profile and we will thank you publicly with other contributors.
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  • Thank you note on facebook
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For the Listeners

$8 USD
Original soundtrack. We'll send you the link as soon as it's finished. On the soundtrack you'll find: - music composed for the film by Ondřej Zavadil - poem read in English - poem read in Czech - all kinds of sounds and bonuses recorded for the production
Included Items
  • soundtrack digital download
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Digital Download

$10 USD
We will send you a link to download the film after it premieres. The download includes: - Czech version of the film - English subtitles - 2D version - 3D version
Included Items
  • Digital Download
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Everything Digital

$11 USD
You'll get the digital version of the original script. It includes: - screenplay in Czech - translation of the script to English - shooting script/storyboard in Czech The perk also includes download of the finished film and its soundtrack
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  • Digital Download
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Digital Screenplay
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Represent

$12 USD
Get three badges, the size is 37mm on a pin.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Set of 3 badges
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For the Fashionable Ones

$15 USD
Brooche created by Riwaa Nerona. It consists of bronze bed and a photograph covered in synthetic resin, with the portrait of H.P.Lovecraft
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  • Set of stickers
  • Poster Photopraphy A3
  • Brooche
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For the Snake Lovers

$15 USD
Snake necklase created by Riwaa Nerona. The pendant is in bronze color. Choose either one on a velvet ribbon or the one on a string.
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  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • Snake pendant
  • soundtrack digital download
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For the Cinemagoer

$16 USD
Come to see the film to one of its two premieres! Either to Prague or to Brno (So yes, this is only for those who can make it to Czech Republic). The premiere is planned for spring 2017 and we will inform you in time about the date and specific place.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Ticket for 3D premiere
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Represent in Black

$20 USD
Black t-shirt for men or women in any size, with a grey snake seal and white "Psychopompos" title. High quality silk-screen print. The image is around 10x10cm big.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Black T-shirt with snake sigil
  • Set of stickers
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For the Viewers

$23 USD
The DVD contains: - film in 3D and 2D in Czech with English subtitles - soundtrack - behind the scenes photos and videos
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • DVD
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Set of 3 badges
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For Those with Empty Walls

$24 USD
Do you want to make your walls look less empty? For this perk, we'll send you both our posters. - the Illustrated one was drawn by Lenka Šimečková - the poster photographed by Luna Torr and graphic design by Lucie Gukkertová
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • Ilustrated Poster A3
  • Poster Photopraphy A3
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For the Readers

$25 USD
Illustrated paperback book. In it you'll find: - English version of the poem Psychopompos. A Tale in Rhyme - first ever Czech translation of the poem by the director Lucie Gukkertová and the actress Riwaa Nerona - illustrations by the director Lucie Gukkertová
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Ilustrated Book
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For the Cinemagoers

$30 USD
Come to see the film to one of its two premieres and take your friend with you! Either to Prague or to Brno (So yes, this is only for those who can make it to Czech Republic). The premiere is planned for spring 2017 and we will inform you in time about the date and specific place.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Ilustrated Poster A3
  • Ticket for 3D premiere (2)
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Represent in Color

$35 USD
Black t-shirt for men or women in any size, with full-color picture. High quality silk-screen print. The image is around the size of A4 The image is from the illustrated poster created by Lenka Šimečková.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • T-shirt with colorful image
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Artwork by Krzysztof Wroński

$39 USD
Digital print of an amazing hand-drawn picture by Krzysztof Wroński. Size cca 36x50cm Also includes digital download of the film
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Artwork by Krzysztof Wroński
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Signed Photo

$40 USD
Choose one of the promotional photographes taken by Danny Worm. Normally, it would be signed by teh photographer, the director and the actor on it. But we can put on other signatures as well! Just let us know. You'll also get a digital download of the film.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Set of stickers
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Signed photo by Danny Worm
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For Our New Friend

$41 USD
Thank you note we'll leave for you on youtube or on facebook. One of the crew or from the actors will say "Hi!" to you.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Personalised video thank you
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For Those who Want Everything

$90 USD
Do you want the whole pack? Includes: - 2 t-shirts (1 of them can be colorful, let us now) - both posters and of course stickers - everything downloadable and a DVD - the book - snake pendant
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Black T-shirt with snake sigil (2)
  • Set of stickers
  • Snake pendant
  • DVD
  • soundtrack digital download
  • Ilustrated Poster A3
  • Set of 3 badges
  • Ilustrated Book
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For Cinemagoers WhoWant It All

$95 USD
Do you want the whole pack AND come to the cinema? Includes: - 3 tickets for 3D premiere - both posters, stickers and badges - 2 T-shirt (1 can be change to the colorful one) - snake pendant (please, let us know if you want the brooch isntead) - everything downloadable and a DVD - Ilustrated Book
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Black T-shirt with snake sigil
  • Set of stickers
  • Snake pendant
  • DVD
  • Ilustrated Poster A3
  • Set of 3 badges
  • Ticket for 3D premiere (2)
  • Ilustrated Book
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Photoshoot Psychopompos style

$350 USD
Czech Republic only! Professional photoshoot including make-up and costume with the director as a photogrpaher. 3 printed photographs. Style and place will be agreed upon later. Many other perks, including ticket for an exclusive premiere
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Black T-shirt with snake sigil
  • Set of stickers
  • Ilustrated Poster A3
  • Ticket for 3D premiere
  • Photoshoot
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Main Sponsor

$1,000 USD
We will contact you after the campaign is over and figure out the deatils. Your name or logo of your company will be displayed on every image associated with the film. We can also change some of the perks (more tickets, different T-shirts etc.)
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Black T-shirt with snake sigil
  • DVD
  • Ilustrated Poster A3
  • Set of 3 badges
  • Ticket for 3D premiere
  • Logo in closing credits
  • Logo on posters (2)
  • Ad on our facebook page
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Main Partner

$2,000 USD
As with the main sponsors, we will contact you after the campaign is over and talk over the details and include even more perks.
Included Items
  • Digital Download
  • Black T-shirt with snake sigil
  • DVD
  • Ilustrated Poster A3
  • Ticket for 3D premiere
  • Ilustrated Book
  • Logo in closing credits
  • Logo in opening credits
  • Logo on posters
  • Ad on our facebook page
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Cinematic premiere for you

$3,000 USD
Czech Republic and Slovakia only! - special premiere for your company/family/friends in a city of your choice - choose a city - choose 3D or 2D version of the film - we'll bring part of the cast and part of the crew - small gifts for everyone - QA with creators - afterparty - all Main Partner's Perks
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  • Cinema premiere just for you
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