Why Crowdfunding?

We already have the budget and schedule done. The necessary parts of the production are funded, which means the film will be shot and finished in any case. What we need now, is the resources to give the film the final touch and make it meet (and exceed) both the viewers’ expectations and our ambitious vision.

Support Corps

Mika Orasmaa F.S.C.

Mika has been the DOP of Finland’s most interesting films through the last years – for example Rare Exports, Iron Sky and Big Game so no wonder he loves genre movies. Mika is one of Rendel’s official supporters and encourages indie filmmaking. He is excitedly waiting to see how the story of Rendel turns out to look like in the big screen. 

"This is the first superhero film coming from Finland, which is amazing"

Marko Mäkilaakso

Marko is a Finnish Director who’s work is well-known both in domestic and international markets. Besides three full length feature films, Marko has done a big pile of advertisements and award-winning music videos. Marko knows how to make build great action scenes, and that it requires lots of resources. He supports our ambitious vision of a massive superhero film, and wants everyone else to understand it too.

“This is such a kick-ass project.”

“If this doesn’t happen, there won’t be others.”

Timo Vuorensola

Timo Vuorensola, a Director of sci-fi future films Star Wreck and Iron Sky, leads the way of community based filmmaking around the world. With his exceptional vision and persistence, Timo has built up a genre film community reaching out to every corner of the Earth. The crowdsourcing guru has now joined Rendel's Support Corps, and courages all genre film fans to support this film by joining the campaign. Rendel crew could't be more honoured to have Timo on their side in this battle. 

”I’ve always thought that Finland is a place that needs superheroes.”

”I have quite a nice feeling that Jesse is going to do something unforgettable to this country, and something that we're going to need."

Tero Salenius

Tero Salenius is a well known media person from Finland who has been working in media field for many years as an actor and a host. Usually he speaks on radio but now Tero has given his voice to support Rendel. 

 ”Rendel is the first real superhero movie from Finland and it’s going to be big. So join the campaign to make it even bigger!”

Aake Kalliala

Aake Kalliala is the legendary Finnish film and television actor. In Finland we all remember his fantastic roles and outstanding charisma. Now it’s Aake’s turn to show his support to Rendel. And when Aake supports there is no going back!

”Every coin is important. Let’s give the boys the chance to make spectacular effects! Jutkista and Bum! (as we say in Finland)”

Ville Leino is Finnish hockey player, who has rocked the ice rink in several teams (Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres) building firmly a respectful career within sports. Surprisingly even, Ville is also known in fashion industry for his clothing brand BilleBeino. This multi-talent Finn obviously can smell success - and that’s why we are extremely thrilled to have him on board! 

"It’s awesome to see that in this country there is one crazy enough bonehead who is actually making a Finnish superhero film."

Renne Korppila

Renne Korppila is well known Finnish media person and also part of the cast in Rendel. His character Lahtaaja is a badass who has many fighting scenes with our superhero Rendel. Renne Korppila asks help for making this movie explosive.

”Now it depends on you how well these fighting scenes will be fulfilled. For the guy as big as me even the wire cables costs as much as a small car. Take part in the Rendel hunt on Indiegogo and be part of this story.”

Rudi Rok

Rudi Rok is awarded Finnish beatboxer, stand-up comedian and voice virtuoso. His outstanding skills and talent are something extraordinary. Still it is hard for one man to do the sound for the whole movie. Now Rudi Rok gathers people to give their support for Rendel and especially for the sound effects. 

”We are now getting the first Finnish superhero movie ever and we need your help to make Rendel as pretentious, big and explosive movie experience as possible!"

Synopsis

RÄMÖ (Kris Gummerus) is a good husband and loving father struggling with unemployment in the country crushed by depression. As a last resort to save his family from bankruptcy, he accepts a job in a criminal organization called VALA. The organization is led by merciless Mr. EROLA (Matti Onnismaa) and his son ROTIKKA (Rami Rusinen).

In his new job RÄMÖ makes a horrible mistake. As a result, Mr. EROLA orders RÄMÖ, his wife ANETTE (Minttu Tamski) and his daughter ENNI (Roosa-Maria Mäkinen) to be killed. RÄMÖ is woken from his nightmare by a mysterious woman MARLA (Alina Tomnikov), who whispers him the words: every single member of VALA must die. RÄMÖ is no longer the man he used to be. He has become RENDEL and the only reason for his existence is revenge.

Production Info

Rendel will be a full-length two-language film with both Finnish and English spoken. The budget is around 1.1 million euros. 

The crew consists of both professionals and film enthusiasts who give their heart and soul into the production. We are proud to combine the forces with this project - we think it’s the core of indie spirit at its best. 

The film is now in pre-production and the shooting will take place in Fall 2015. The post-production process starts right away after we have all the material available. This means the film will be completed in Fall 2016 and released by the end of the year. 

CAST

Perks

Blu-ray & DVD regions

The blu-ray is available for region B and the DVD for PAL region. See the maps and list of countries to check the specific regions below.

BLU-RAY REGIONS

Africa, Middle East, Southwest Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and their dependencies, excluding Central and South Asia,mainland China, Mongolia, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan.

DVD REGIONS

Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Cameroon, Canary Islands, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya,North Korea, Kuwait, Liberia, Luxembourg, Madeira, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay (PAL-N), Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Delivery Information

We require delivery address in all contributions, even if the perk is digital. The information will be used only to deliver the perks and to complete valid reports for accounting purposes.

Make sure your email address is correct. We will contact you in terms of more specific information for the perks, for example a t-shirt size. We will also keep you updated on the delivery times of the perks.

Please inform us if your delivery or email address changes: 

Delivery Time

Every perk has an estimated delivery time in the perk description. The delivery time depends on the quantity of contributed perks and the estimates will be more accurate as the campaign moves ahead. Some of the perks are linked to the production of the film (i.e. Visit the set and IMDb credits). The productions schedules are always estimates that can vary during the process, which means that the estimates of the delivery times aren’t yet very specific.

                        Crew

Jesse Haaja Director, Producer, Creator

Jesse was the one creating the whole concept of Rendel – 16 years ago in a math class, to be exact. After that he established an advertising agency which became the biggest in South-Savo in Finland. Jesse keeps the film going – he supervises everything creative and makes sure his vision is executed properly. Jesse is also producing this film which means he personally knows how the money is spent and from where it came from.

Manu Eloaho Co-Director

Manu is Jesse’s go-to-guy. He helps Jesse mostly by supervising and managing the technical crew – making sure Jesse’s vision is transformed to the screen at the best possible way. Manu is also filming Director’s Diaries through the campaign so you can see what’s happening at our campaign offices – first in Cannes, then in Helsinki and Mikkeli.

Henrik “Hessu” Mennander Director of Photography

Hessu is an awarded music video director who made an impression to Manu couple years ago when they were working together in a commercial shoot.  When Manu joined the production, Hessu came along as well. Hessu is in charge of the shots and camera angles and also color grades the film.

Jere Koistinen Writer / Executive Producer 

Although the idea and concept of Rendel is Jesse’s he needed someone to transfer the story into a script. This is where Jere came along. He has been writing the scenes, figuring out the dialogue and visualising how to make most out of Rendel in a feature. 

Minna Valjanen / Blockbusters Gang Production Manager

Minna has been working in various production positions through the years before getting started with Rendel. She takes care of the budget, recruits the crew, administrates the financial stuff and basically works as a guardian angel to the whole team. If there is anything happening with the project, Minna is always first to know and react.

Miika J. Norvanto / Black Lion Pictures Distributor

Miika J. Norvanto is an award winning producer and distributor in Finland and Europe. Miika has worked in film industry from late 90’s and he has produced and distributed over 200 TV programs and movies. Miika and Jesse closed the distribution deal at the Cannes Film Festival and so started the collaboration with Rendel.

Timo Puustinen / Frozen Flame Pictures Co-producer

Timo Puustinen is a seasoned director, screenwriter and producer of films, music videos and commercials for the Scandinavian and European markets. Timo is a successful business man and entrepreneur who saw the potential in Rendel and hopped on the rocketing superhero production. 

CAMPAIGN CREW

Emma Ilves / Blockbusters Gang Campaign Manager

Emma has been working with many features, Iron Sky and Iron Sky the Coming Race being the biggest of them, before creating this campaign for Rendel. She is one of Finland’s top crowdfunding experts and is always developing new and interesting ways to raise money for exiting projects. Emma is in charge of everything with the campaign: content of this page, ideas behind it and all the fuss around it.

Meri-Tuuli Varis / Blockbusters Gang Campaign Coordinator

This is Meri-Tuuli’s first campaign as a coordinator and she is very exited to be working with it. Meri-Tuuli works as Emma’s right hand: helps out with press, social media and perks arrangements and is completely in charge of the perk deliveries when the campaign ends. When you have anything to ask about the campaign, she will be the one helping you out!

OTHER CREW

Tiko Lasola Composer

Tiko started making music already in elementary school and is a musical genius who plays several instuments fluently. Director Jesse only listened about 4 seconds of his track "Arise" before knowing he had found the best composer possible. To see what else Tiko has worked on, go to: http://www.tikolasola.com/tracks/

Juuli Aschan Official photographer

Juuli is one of Finlands finest young and potential photographers and part of Jesse’s team. She captures Rendels making of pictures and official stills and is also helping out with the campaign photos. If you have ever felt like you need great pictures of yourself, Juuli is definitely your choice!

Iiris Juutilainen / Blockbusters Gang Supervising 1^st AD

Iiris helped to create a schedule and a breakdown to the film and has been consulting in basically everything through the process.  Iiris has a long history with genre films and she never refuses to work with one. She helpes to keep things going in the Blockbusters Office when Emma needs someone to put things in order.

Contact Information