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Reduction In Force

Employees at an internet startup are randomly "terminated" after an ex-criminal joins their company.

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Reduction In Force

Reduction In Force

Reduction In Force

Reduction In Force

Reduction In Force

Employees at an internet startup are randomly "terminated" after an ex-criminal joins their company.

Employees at an internet startup are randomly "terminated" after an ex-criminal joins their company.

Employees at an internet startup are randomly "terminated" after an ex-criminal joins their company.

Employees at an internet startup are randomly "terminated" after an ex-criminal joins their company.

Redwood Cove Films
Redwood Cove Films
Redwood Cove Films
Redwood Cove Films
1 Campaign |
Chicago, United States
$0 USD 0 backers
0% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
When former mobster Heston Lake cuts all ties with his past and moves cross-country to start a new life, he didn’t realize how far his old habits (and old enemies) would follow him. Told as a multi-part television series, Reduction in Force follows Heston as he settles into the corporate world and must decide between his nature and his future.

Who We Are & What We Need

We are seeking $10,000 in funding to cover production of the trailer for RIF. This trailer will be used to shop the multi-episode series around to major networks for full-scale production. At the moment we have significant interest in producing the show, but our potential funders aren't interested in the small-scale production of the trailer. That's where you come in!

Our Team

We have brought together a skilled team of professionals to produce and sell RIF:

Saudia Davis is an artist, social entrepreneur, and a film producer based out of Chicago. She prides herself on creating spaces in which artists can play with their talents and reach their full potential. In 2009 she founded Smart Pants are Leaders (SPAL), an organization that drives youth empowerment through arts & gardening. More recently, she lead efforts to restore a 1000-seat theater on the West side of Chicago and open it to the community. Saudia brings over 20 years of film and television experience to the RIF team and has spent her time both in front of and behind the camera. Above all, Saudia prides herself in nurturing new talent and encouraging greatness through art. 

Jacque Rabie is a Los Angles-based filmmaker studying Directing at Chapman University. From a young age, heʼs loved storytelling - beginning with game design and the release of several iOS apps, and ending up as a narrative and commercial director. He has worked on over 40 narrative shorts and directed commercials for startups such as Breadr and Tovala.

Samantha Kurtz is a production designer based out of Los Angeles. Sheʼs currently a sophomore at Chapman University and works as a production designer. She began her career as an art PA and eventually worked her way up to art directing sets with a crew of hundreds. With this, sheʼs ready to take on a new passion project and create a gritty aesthetic with costumes and design that match the gritty world of RIF.

Kevin Pontrelli is our narrative Director of Photography. He has worked on hundreds of sets as a 1st AC, key grip, best boy, and has experience with every other piece of camera department. His experience as a DP extends to shooting upperclassman projects at Chapman, to numerous collaborations with Jacque such as on the Tovala commercial. His dramatic, low-key lighting style is a perfect match for RIF.

Your Impact

Your contributions make all the difference! We made sure to bring together some of the best talent to create the world of RIF and we want to be able to provide them with the best equipment for the job. 

Your contributions help us with the following: 

  • Cameras & tech
  • Cast & crew
  • Set Design
  • Legal Fees
  • Admin Fees

Risks & Challenges

At the moment, our only challenge is raising our targeted funding. While we are confident in our project, we understand that sometimes fundraisers fall short of their goal. That being said, we are a team of driven & experienced artists who are passionate about making RIF a reality. Whatever funds we are able to gather, we will put to work on this project in the best way we can. 

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RIF Thank You Card

$10 USD
Recieve a signed thank you note from the crew!
Included Items
  • RIF Thank You Card
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RIF Card + Personalized Joke

$25 USD
Recieve a RIF Thank You Card & a personalized joke from our crew!
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  • RIF Thank You Card
  • Personalized Joke
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Digital Copy

$50 USD
Get a digital copy of our trailer when it goes live!
Included Items
  • Digital Copy
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Signed Script

$75 USD
Receive a script signed by all of the talented people involved in bringing RIF to life!
Included Items
  • Signed Script
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Acknowledgment in Credits

$100 USD
See your name in the credits! We would like to thank you for your gift with an acknowledgment.
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  • Acknowledgments in Credits
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30-Min Photoshoot

$250 USD
Need a fresh headshot or a new family picture? Donate $250 and get a photoshoot with Chicago-based photographer Abby Erdmann. Available to Chicago-based contributors only. Any travel or lodging in Chicago not included.
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  • 30-min Photoshoot
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Executive Producer Credit

$500 USD
Be an Executive Producer on RIF! You'll see your name at the top of the credits.
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  • Executive Producer Credit
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Lunch With The Filmmakers

$600 USD
Get lunch with our team of creators. Available to LA-Based contributors only.
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  • Lunch With The Filmmakers
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Lunch with our Producer

$700 USD
Get lunch with our Producer, Chicago-based creative entrepreneur Saudia Davis. Pick her brain about philanthropy, art, or one of her many upcoming projects!
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  • Lunch with Saudia Davis
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Walk-On Role

$1,000 USD
Make an appearance in our trailer in a walk-on role!
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  • Walk-On Role
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