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Red Roses the Movie

A romantic comedy/musical based on AJ Rafael's hit album entitled Red Roses. Also starring Dante Basco (Hook, Save the Last Dance)

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Red Roses the Movie

Red Roses the Movie

Red Roses the Movie

Red Roses the Movie

Red Roses the Movie

A romantic comedy/musical based on AJ Rafael's hit album entitled Red Roses. Also starring Dante Basco (Hook, Save the Last Dance)

A romantic comedy/musical based on AJ Rafael's hit album entitled Red Roses. Also starring Dante Basco (Hook, Save the Last Dance)

A romantic comedy/musical based on AJ Rafael's hit album entitled Red Roses. Also starring Dante Basco (Hook, Save the Last Dance)

A romantic comedy/musical based on AJ Rafael's hit album entitled Red Roses. Also starring Dante Basco (Hook, Save the Last Dance)

James Sereno
James Sereno
James Sereno
James Sereno
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$9,800 USD 207 backers
13% of $75,000 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal

Short Summary

Join us in the journey to bring my album Red Roses to the screen as a movie musical. Red Roses, which was released in 2011, meant so much to me as a piece of art-- and to bring it to the big screen is a huge deal for me! The script was co-written by Dante Basco and Matt Schwartz, and is based on a story that Curt Mega and I developed. 

I'm a musician who's been writing songs and putting them on YouTube since it's early days and the film/musical is a romantic comedy inspired by my journey of trying to balance my music, my love life, and my beliefs as an independent artist. Red Roses: The Movie will be based on true life feelings and events, but will also contain a fun and relatable modern day love story.  See my channel below:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ilajil

Also starring in the film is Dante Basco (Rufio, Prince Zuko) as my real-life best friend, RB. It's an honor to work with somebody I've looked up to since I was a kid. Dante has been a big brother to me for the last 3 years that I've known him and I'm excited to learn from him. Check out his IMDB and YouTube channel:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002364/

http://www.youtube.com/user/thedantebasco

The film is produced by Kinetic Films, creative guys, who produced the indie hit Hang Loose starring Dante, YouTube star KevJumba & Justin Chon (21 and Over)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhABMnRIhmI

What We Need & What You Get

We need your help to put the project together.  We are looking for $75K+ to make the movie and CD soundtrack happen. We are giving away a ton of perks including, copies of the movie & soundtrack, and other fun things, like a personalized song sung to you by me, or a recorded message from Dante saying anything you want him to. Don't get too crazy with it though, haha :)

We are also giving away perks to play a part in the film, or be a producer and follow along with the process of making the entire project. It's gonna be awesome to have y'all be a part of it! We are even giving away a screening and concert at your house for you and your friends hosted by Dante & I... which would be dope to do!!!

The Impact

We wanted to reach out to you the fans, and give you the power to make this happen.  I believe in you, and you are the ones that have made my career what it is. So when Dante and Kinetic came to me with this idea, I wanted to take it to you and let you be a part of my journey. 

Thank you

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Thanks for always having my back especially for these crazy and ambitious projects I like to do.  I love you all very much and appreciate all you have ever done for me.  So jump on in, spread the word, help me paint the roses RED and make a movie!!

- AJ


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THANK YOU

$5 USD
Special thanks in the end credits of the film.
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AWARD NIGHT

$15 USD
A Digital Personalized Certificate of Thanks for your support for Red Roses: The Movie! It will be emailed via PDF with your name, and acts as a reminder of your contribution to this movie. (Includes special thanks in the end credits)
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

$25 USD
Digital copy of the director’s cut of the movie before it’s widely released! Plus a personalized voicemail greeting from AJ & Dante! (Includes certificate, and special thanks in the credits) + everything below this option.
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DIGITAL PACK

$35 USD
Digital copy of the soundtrack + Digital copy of the director’s cut + EXTENDED behind-the-scenes footage + Digital postcards of photos taken from production. + everything below this option.
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AUTOGRAPH SESH

$50 USD
Signed film poster & postcards mailed to you. + everything below this option.
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MERCH LIFE

$100 USD
Signed exclusive T-Shirt, and Rufio gear giftpack, Twitter follow, and a shoutout in one of our YouTube videos! + everything below this option.
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DEDICATION VIDEO

$150 USD
AJ will cover any song for you in a video and will shout you out or you can have him dedicate a song to that special someone for anything you like! Pick any song, and AJ will learn it. We'll send you the file and you can upload it, show your friends, share it at parties, whatever you want to do with it! + everything below this option.
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DANTE AUDIO RECORDING

$150 USD
Dante will record a personal greeting for you on ur voice mail, or anyway you want (one minute max) ante will personalize the message however you want. We will send it as a digital file.+ everything below this option. (minus the dedication video)
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CONNECTOR PACK

$250 USD
1/2 hour Skype session with AJ & Dante, you can ask them questions, ask them to sing you a song, or just hang out and chat! + everything below this option excluding Dante Recording & Dedication Video )
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

$500 USD
Your name listed as an associate producer in the opening credits, and you’re included in the email threads (as just a viewer) for the Rough Cuts before the final cut is finished + everything below this option excluding Dante Recording & Dedication Video )
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DINNER WITH THE BOYS

$1,000 USD
Dinner with Dante & AJ (we'll take you out) + everything below this option (dinner will be in LA. We will NOT provide travel accommodations) + everything below this option excluding Dante Recording & Dedication Video )
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VIP - ROLE IN THE MOVIE

$2,500 USD
Walk-On Role in the movie for you and a friend, one day of shooting. (must provide your own transportation/accommodations to LA), you'll get to hang out with the cast and crew the day you visit the set! Included are 2 VIP tickets to the premiere+ after party access. + everything below this option excluding other VIP packages)
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VIP - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

$2,500 USD
Your name is listed in the opening credits as Executive Producer. Hang out on the set for up to 5 days and see how the movie is made. Collaborate w Dante and AJ Meet all the cast and crew and sit behind the monitor and enjoy. Included are 2 VIP tickets to the premiere+ after party access. + everything below this option excluding other VIP packages)
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THE ULTIMATE PARTY

$10,000 USD
Dante and AJ will come to you and do a private screening of the movie for you and your friends as your home. Watch the movie together and hang w the guys. AJ will sing, and Dante will share stories. *All travel for AJ & Dante will be paid for by us. ** Package is only within the United States. Get all of your friends to pitch in to split the costs. + everything below this option, including all the VIP options (you must provide your own transportation/hotel for the VIP options)
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