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.
Other Ways You Can Help
- Share our campaign on social media & tell your friends!