Ray Animated Series Short Summary
After Ray quits his job at his Gun Shop, he decides to find his dream job throughout the city. As he tries to find different jobs, he discovers that he wants to become a Dragnet of Spies agent.
What We Need & What You Get
We need your help to raise our designated amount ($8500), and you will get episode 1 of "Ray" - "Ray's Dream Job." With each level of donation, you will receive prizes such as cool pins, t-shirts, stickers, and even credits on the show (#Ref: Perks).
*SIDENOTE: EXPECT VIDEO/PHOTO UPDATES AS WELL AS UPDATES TO PERKS THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE CAMPAIGN!
The Impact
There are many talented and aspiring artists working on Ray. The finished series will be a big step forward for everyone's career involved and provides valuable experience. We want to keep the Dragnet of Spies universe alive. It's no secret that times are tough in the job world, so we want to add a little comedy to lighten things up.
Risks & Challenges
We are experienced filmmakers, but we are beginners in animation. Although we are new to this, we accept the challenge.
Other Ways You Can Help
Just because you can't contribute doesn't mean you can't help! Please spread the word of this exciting project to your network of contacts and SHARE with your social media friends!
The more views = The more help!!!
The "Ray" Team
Bradley Egrin (Creator/ Producer/ Director / Executive Producer)
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Bradley Egrin graduated from high school in 2012 and attended Motion Picture Institute of Michigan immediately thereafter. His thesis film, "Dragnet of Spies," was created in 2013 which then propelled a series by the same name. Within that series, Bradley began developing the character of "Ray." In 2020, "Ray: The Animated Series," was officially born.
Kelly Gill (Producer / Assistant Director / Script Supervisor)![]()
Kelly Gill officially launched her film & visual arts career in 2013 after graduating from The Motion Picture Institute. She knew she had to continue pursuing a career in storytelling when her thesis film, “Smoke Signals,” was awarded “Best Screenplay” at the graduation ceremony. From 2014 to the present day, she has worked on a multitude of award-winning films and commercials as producer, writer, director, assistant director, script supervisor, and production assistant. In the summer of 2021, Kelly began working for Hudson Collective and she also began instructing two courses at The Motion Picture Institute (the Assistant Directing and Script Supervising Production Lab classes). Now she is thrilled to be a part of the "Ray" team.
Bridgid Casey (Producer)
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Bridgid Casey graduated Motion Picture Institute in 2021. Since then, she has been working on Indie short films, commercials, and major motion picture features. She started as a Production Assistant and worked her way up to Script Supervisor and eventually joined the union as a Location's Assistant. Bridgid comes from a big family of jokesters. Her favorite color is Green. In her spare time she likes Irish Dancing, Boxing, and watching a school bus figure 8.
