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Rip and Burn

"Rip and Burn: Part 1" A short film set in a noir-style world.

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Rip and Burn

Rip and Burn

Rip and Burn

Rip and Burn

Rip and Burn

"Rip and Burn: Part 1" A short film set in a noir-style world.

"Rip and Burn: Part 1" A short film set in a noir-style world.

"Rip and Burn: Part 1" A short film set in a noir-style world.

"Rip and Burn: Part 1" A short film set in a noir-style world.

Stephen Guillen
Stephen Guillen
Stephen Guillen
Stephen Guillen
2 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$6,160 USD 30 backers
39% of $15,750 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
Rip and Burn is the first short film in a three part series. When contributing to this campaign you are not just funding one short film you are contributing to three short films. Technology is constantly making production and post production more accessible which allows for purchasing of equipment and software as a better option than renting! All contributions go toward the completion of this series.

Verdant Entertainment presents "Rip and Burn" for your contribution.

THE STORY:

PART 1: Chooch, a small time loan shark, receives a phone call from his ex Paulina. She tried to get legal resident papers through the black market when she was robbed. When he no longer can get a hold of her he decides to investigate. Along with his cousin Gio, the muscle of the business, Chooch use's his connections to try and find out what happened.

BEHIND THE CAMERA

This is the fourteenth production for Verdant Entertainment and its fourth short film! We are once again diving into the dark noir-style storytelling for your viewing pleasure. Producer/Writer/Director/Editor Stephen Guillen here.  I've been in the entertainment business for over thirteen years. I began as a video editor putting together DVD special features for films and continued my career editing commercials, music videos, trailers, and full-length movies. Verdant Entertainment launched in 2008 as a multi-media production company allowing me to concentrate on writing and directing projects I believe in.

As Producer I worked on two feature films including the indie cult classic "The Yardsale" as well as producing all of Verdant Entertainment's content. As Writer/Director on most of those fourteen productions my style and story telling has evolved and provided experience for this new ambitious project. I work tirelessly to cultivate knowledge of my craft as filmmaker and "Rip and Burn" is the next exciting installment.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

There is a lack of diversity in the Film and TV industry and Verdant Entertainment is making a conscious effort to break this trend. We believe in telling multi-cultural stories that represent a realistic view of our communities. Reaching out for crowdfunding allows us to take control and not compromise this belief. The goal is to continue to raise the quality of stories along with the quality of production with a diverse cast and crew.

CONTRIBUTION:

Your contribution will help produce not one, but three possible short films! All contributions go toward completing this series of shorts. We are currently in production and need your help with finishing funds.

30% Goes to the Cast and Crew of "Rip and Burn".

45% Purchasing of equipment. No renting and padding rental houses giant profits. This also helps cut down costs for future productions including the next two parts of "Rip and Burn."

20% Post production, which includes VFX, original score, and sound design. Verdant Entertainment will assume all other cost for post production.

5% Goes to Indiegogo

WRAP

If you choose to join the Verdant Entertainment team by contributing you get some rad little gifts but we believe your satisfaction will come with the quality of work you can now call yourself a part of. This is the overwhelming feeling that pushes so many of us in this field of work. Often we do this work for next to nothing. When you're on a good project, when people are pushing themselves to give the best of their talents, when the vision is clear this can be a fantastic ride. Come join us!

Please spread the word and re-post or share. The cast and crew are very grateful.

Thank you very much for your time.

Stephen Guillen

Verdant Entertainment

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Lil Rip

$25 USD
A very grateful thank you for your contribution.
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5 claimed

Slow Burn

$50 USD
Receive a digital copy of the completed film.
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  • Digital Copy
1 claimed
SoCal special

SoCal special

$50 USD
Original design T-shirt for the movie!
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  • T-shirt
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Hold it in Dawg!

$100 USD
Your name will appear in the credits of the film. And all of the above.
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  • Digital Copy
  • Your name in the credits.
2 claimed
Shotgun

Shotgun

$100 USD
Receive a T-shirt with your $100 contribution. New! Original design by Robert Condol.
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  • Digital Copy
  • T-shirt
2 out of 50 of claimed
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That's what's up

$200 USD
Receive a custom T-shirt with film logo and original design.
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  • Digital Copy
  • T-shirt
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The Rip and Burn

$300 USD
You are invited to a special screening of the film with cast and crew in Los Angeles. Plus, digital copy, Thank you!
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  • Digital Copy
  • T-shirt
  • Special screening
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Are you recording?

$700 USD
You will appear as an extra in Verdant Entertainments next short film! A role will be written in to our next film just for you.
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  • Digital Copy
  • Your name in the credits.
  • T-shirt
  • Special screening
  • Appear in next short film. (2)
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Executive Producer

$1,000 USD
Your name will appear as Executive Producer in the front credits of the film. Plus you will receive a digital copy along with a T-Shirt and be invited to the special screening of cast and crew.
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  • Digital Copy
  • T-shirt
  • Special screening
  • Executive producer credit
  • Appear in next short film. (2)
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