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Our mission is to have audiences walking away with a sense of optimism and hope that inspires change in today’s social climate. With the right mindset and by creating a meaningful dialogue, it can get better. While society has improved and made significant strides, there are still deeply closeted teens that could benefit from a film like this, as could their straight counterparts. Help us be an ally for human rights by supporting the next great teen comedy!
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When was the last time you saw a teen comedy that made you laugh AND made you cry? Don’t worry, the creators of RainBRO couldn’t think of anything either, which is why they decided to write this funny movie about a very unfunny subject.
With this trailer, we hope to give audiences just a small glimpse of what the feature film has to offer. We emptied our savings accounts to make this concept trailer possible, BUT it was worth every penny because a film like this needs to be made! We are also lucky enough to be fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, making all donations partially tax-deductible, for more info on Fractured Atlas see below.
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Movie making is expensive! In exchange for your help and support, we want to give you the full RainBRO Camp Amitola experience. With your generous donations, you’ll receive some great perks like exclusive updates, a limited edition RainBRO t-shirt, limited edition RainBRO undies, and even a chance to be on set with our cast and crew!
Our exclusive Camp Amitola camp t-shirt is for Backers Only! You'll become a camper yourself with this limited edition t-shirt, featured in the trailer!
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And who wouldn't want to rock these stylish undies? For Bros and Babes alike!
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For more information, please check out all the great perks to your right!
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We're asking to raise $50,000, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With that $50,000 we'll be able to:
Hire key crew positions (Cinematographer, Casting Director, etc)
Scout and secure locations for filming (permits, transportation, etc.)
Retain legal services (Form an LLC)
Obtain Insurance
Research and Storyboarding
Basic pre-production costs (office space, supplies, clerical assistance, etc)
AND FINALLY... to show potential financiers and production companies that a film like this has mass appeal from viewers just like you! ![]()
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Our creative team has been working on this passion project for the past two years and is ready to bring the film to life on screen. We feel, given the social climate, NOW is the perfect time to tell this story. As you can see from our trailer, we can deliver the goods...all we need is the money, honey ;)
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Ryan J. Kaplan: Co-Writer and Co-Director
Ryan J. Kaplan is a writer, director and South African native (wait if he's from Africa, why is he white?). When he is not working on RainBRO, you can find him working as an Assistant Editor on The Bachelor (no, he can't tell you who is going to win). Ryan has an M.F.A from Chapman University and has worked on dozens of short films and tons of television shows, but he believes RainBRO is truly something special. He maintains this film needs to be made, mainly because he wants to watch it; but he hopes you want to watch it too! He believes that this movie has a powerful message wrapped in a delicious candy coating and he wants everyone to taste the RainBRO.
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Rachel Werth: Co-Writer and Co-Director
Originally, from Seattle, Washington, Rachel has always been a storyteller. As an only child, she has successfully entertained herself for years and is now under the impression that she’s qualified to entertain you too! As a graduate student at Chapman University, she wrote and directed 3 short films, honing her voice as a storyteller and her vision as a director. While RainBRO is a comedy centered on a very serious subject matter, Rachel believes that comedy has the power to contextualize heavy issues by inspiring discussions that can hopefully lead to change. Beyond RainBRO, Rachel works hard as a Story Producer for hits shows like Bachelor In Paradise and Snapped.
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Beth Wickman Ekstrand: Producer
Beth Wickman Ekstrand originally hails from Houston, Texas. She holds a dual-Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Film Studies from the University of Oklahoma, and an M.F.A in Film & Television Producing from Chapman University where she produced a number of short films and TV pilots. Beth currently works as the Social Media Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Creative Director of Thinkfactory Media, working closely on the development side of scripted and unscripted TV shows. Outside of her day job, Beth has dedicated her time to producing this meaningful teen comedy that she believes is a film that needs to be made. She likes to consider herself a television aficionado and currently writes musings in her personal entertainment blog, “TV Junkie Confessions.”
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If you don't have any money, we totally get it... neither do we! But you can still help! Here are other ways to show us some love:
Spread the word and share the trailer with everyone you know! Yes, even Ashley H. from second grade!
And if you REALLY love us, you can share our IndieGoGo page, the sharing tools are below!
Say Hello and Like us on Facebook! Or Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!
For press inquiries, general information, or if you've got BIG money, reach out to us at rainbrofilm@gmail.com!
The RainBRO Team thanks you for supporting our project! With your help, we hope to begin production on the feature film in Fall 2016. Let’s make RainBRO happen!
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” -Dr. Seuss
Fractured Atlas Fiscal Sponsorship:
It is important to note that for donations made through this IndieGoGo campaign that, RainBRO is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of RainBRO are to be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only. Any contribution above the listed nondeductible amount is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
