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Punch and Judy - The Movie

The live action extravaganza is on its way to becoming an epic short film!

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Punch and Judy - The Movie

Punch and Judy - The Movie

Punch and Judy - The Movie

Punch and Judy - The Movie

Punch and Judy - The Movie

The live action extravaganza is on its way to becoming an epic short film!

The live action extravaganza is on its way to becoming an epic short film!

The live action extravaganza is on its way to becoming an epic short film!

The live action extravaganza is on its way to becoming an epic short film!

Jennifer Albert
Jennifer Albert
Jennifer Albert
Jennifer Albert
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$1,850 USD 28 backers
9% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

 

About us

The School of Night is non-profit live theatrical company that produces classical theatre that is relevant, primal and cutting edge.  We perform theatre the way it was meant to be - with live music, minimal tech and high energy performances.  But because of Covid 19, performance venues are closed and no large gatherings can take place.   As a result, our latest theatrical production has been postponed and we don't know when we will be allowed to perform again.  It is a scary and uncertain time for the those of us in the arts.  So we can only do what we do best, get creative.  

We are taking our 2016 inaugural production of Punch and Judy and turning it into a short film for the ages! In 2016, we pushed the boundaries of what could be done on stage and created a highly lauded critical hit, fitting for the time.  In 2020, we are taking film to a new level of creativity and ingenuity by giving you a cathartic experience that will surely kick 2020 in the pants!  If you saw the live production of Punch and Judy during the Hollywood Fringe Festival, then you are already a fan.  Get ready for a new visceral, relevant and cutting edge experience.  If you missed it...hold on to your hats!  You have never seen anything like it before.  For a time when reality has topped satire...Punch and Judy  tops reality. Take that, 2020! 

Our Project

This live-action short film adaptation of the western world’s most enduring popular entertainment follows the beloved and irascible domestic abuser Punch on a hilarious and kill-crazed day of adventure. All your favorite characters are sure to put in appearances: Judy, Pretty Polly, Scaramouch, Jim Crow, Toby the Dog, Jack Ketch, Hector the Horse … even Old Nick himself, the Devil and Prince of Lies, will wind up on the receiving end of Punch’s tomfoolery.

Mr. Punch will tickle your ribs as he bludgeons, stabs, slashes, burns, shoots and inappropriately gropes his way straight into your heart.

What Critics had to say

“The best reason to see this Punch, however, is that Johnson has assembled one of the ablest and most expertly timed physical comedy ensembles in recent memory. Johnson has replaced the traditional miniatures with live actors…. and staged the results as highly polished and pitch-perfect commedia dell’arte.” - Bill Raden, Stage Raw

Jen Albert devised the fight choreography for several scenes and these are some of the best and most versatile fight sequences that I have seen on an L.A. stage. - Pauline Adamek, ArtsBeatLA

“A show that is a genuine case study of style and comic delivery that deserves to be preserved in amber.” - TheTVolution

Editors’ Pick! “Johnson’s direction is excellent.” - Blog Critics

Highly Recommended. “Punch and Judy is that very rare thing, a truly classy fringe show, with no caveats or reservations.”- FringeReview

“100% perfect. Very Highly Recommended.”- Gia on the Move

Awards and Nominations

LADCC Award - Jen Albert, Fight Choreography

Hollywood Fringe Festival:

Winner – Encore Producers Award
Nominee – Top of the Fringe
Nominee – Best Comedy

Stage Raw:

Nominee - Best Director

Nominee - Best Comedy Ensemble

Nominee - Best Fight Choreography

What We Need

In short, funding.  Filmmaking is not easy or cheap, especially in the age of Covid-19.  There are strict protocols that must followed to keep everyone on set safe. As you might imagine, that has increased the budget.  But the largest cost is paying everyone.  So many of our creative family have been hit very hard financially by the pandemic.  So it is imperative that our cast and crew be paid for their time, talent and collaboration.  But that is not all, here are just a few of the other things that are included in our budget:

Covid Compliance Officer, Covid -19 sanitization supplies, CFast cards, locations, wardrobe, craft services, insurance, equipment rental, set construction, set dressing, props, puppet fabrication, transportation, etc.

What else?  Now that principal photography is wrapped we need to pay for everything related to post production as well, and that includes:  Editing, sound editing, music composition, foley, ADR, color correction, VFX, public relations, film festival entry fees.  And more!  

Bottom line -  We are a company known for raising the bar and setting high standards.  Nothing we do is half-hearted.  We create art that pushes the envelope.   Help us push it over the edge!  You've never seen anything like this.  We promise!

Can't donate?  We get it.  Times are tough.  If you're not able to support the film financially please share this project with your friends...and your enemies!  

Follow the School of Night on Facebook, twitter and Instagram

Comment, post, share our link!

FB: www.facebook.com/SchoolofNighttheatre

Twitter: @SchoolofNightLA

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofnight/

 

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Social media shout out

Social media shout out

$25 USD
When you donate we will give you a shout out on FB and twitter!
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Thank you from Director

Thank you from Director

$50 USD
Receive a special thank you email from the Writer/Director of Punch and Judy, Chris Johnson.
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  • Special thank you email
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December 2020
5 claimed
End Credit Special Thanks

End Credit Special Thanks

$100 USD
A very special thanks to you, or someone of your choosing in the end credits.
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  • End Credits thanks
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December 2020
10 out of 15 of claimed
A Personalized Insult Video

A Personalized Insult Video

$500 USD
A special personalized insult video from Punch! (Jimmy Slonina) just for you!
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  • A Personalized Insult Video!
  • End credit thanks
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December 2020
0 out of 5 of claimed
Producer Credit!

Producer Credit!

$4,000 USD
Receive a producer credit and a very special insult video from Punch. Get treated like a real Hollywood Producer! Give money, get insulted and be thanked for all your hard work.
Included Items
  • End Credits thanks
  • Producer Credit
  • A Personalized Insult Video!
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December 2020
0 out of 5 of claimed

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