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Shane's Story

Support a film about a boy with a secret that will destroy everything; friends, family, & his life.

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Shane's Story

Shane's Story

Shane's Story

Shane's Story

Shane's Story

Support a film about a boy with a secret that will destroy everything; friends, family, & his life.

Support a film about a boy with a secret that will destroy everything; friends, family, & his life.

Support a film about a boy with a secret that will destroy everything; friends, family, & his life.

Support a film about a boy with a secret that will destroy everything; friends, family, & his life.

Shane's Story
Shane's Story
Shane's Story
Shane's Story
1 Campaign |
Stafford, United States
$207 USD 7 backers
0% of $250,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
A feature film about a boy who has a secret that will destroy everything he loves; friends, family & life as he knows it.  This film deals with prominent issues that come out of the desperation & loneliness many homosexuals encounter. There was a story about a father who couldn't handle his 14 year old son being gay.  He took a gun, shot his son in the head.  His response on why he killed him was because “I would rather have a dead son than a gay one”. It's important for this film to be seen.

Kool Beanz Media proudly announces the feature film production of Shane's Story. Written by Blake Clark and Kevin Corsini, Shane’s Story is about a teenage boy who has a secret that will destroy everything he loves; friends, family and life as he knows it.  He is tormented by bullies, his parents reject him and he has decided to take his own life. This film deals with prominent issues that come out of the desperation and loneliness many homosexual young adults encounter.

Shane was raised in a “typical” Middle American family with old fashioned values. He has to confront so many serious issues, but the greatest is feeling completely isolated and alone. With no one to turn to, he is desperate and feels there is no other option but to take his own life. He just wants the misery to end. This story deals with some very dark topics, but there also is a lot of humor and light built into the story along the way. Despite all of the obstacles Shane has to face, in the end he finds love, friendship and companionship in places he least expected.

Why are we making this film?
Recently in the news, there was a story about a father who couldn't handle his 14 year old son being gay.  He took a gun, shot his son in the head.  His response on why he killed him was because “I would rather have a dead son than a gay one”.

We know this film is going to make a lot of noise when we start showing it.  It’s not for everyone, and we know that, but if this film helps only one person, then it is worth getting made.  This is not a typical Hollywood film, it is very open, and being shot in a very realistic approach to it's topic.  The story line will appeal and reach out to all people, of all ages who are dealing with either being gay, having a gay family member, or a gay friend. They discover they are not alone.

With your support we can show the audience that there is hope, no one is alone and suicide is not the answer.  This is an extremely vital message to show... help can come from any source, when you least expect it, completely out of the blue, even in your darkest hour.

The audience will experience what someone who is keeping such a secret struggles with and why.  They will come to know why the bully is a bully.  They will realize In the end, no one should ever give up because just when you least expect it, right when you think you are the only one all alone; love, compassion, and friendship will prevail.

This film has been in the making for a very long time, and we have now found the perfect cast in Virginia and surrounding states to make this film.  This film contains tasteful full nudity and one sex scene. All the actors are completely supportive and willing to do whatever it takes to get this film made. They stand behind this project with full heart and support for it.  We also have a great team behind the camera to make the best film possible.  The target shoot date is August  2018 and is a 4 week shoot.


The film website is http://shanesstorymovie.com.  Full cast is hired, using union and non-union actors. Following SAG-AFTRA Ultra-Low Budget guidelines (NOT a SAG-AFTRA film at this time) with a proposed budget of approx. $240,000 (budget available upon request).  This film will be submitted to as many film festivals as we can.

Your help and support will get this very special film finally made.

See corporate sponsor benefits at http://shanesstorymovie.com/sponsors.

 

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In Memory of...

$5 USD
Have your memorial message posted on the Shane's Story website dedicating this movie to your loved one.
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Signed Script

$10 USD
Download signed copy of the film script.
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  • Signed Script
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Autographed Headshot

$25 USD
Receive an autographed headshot from the actor of your choice.
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  • Autographed Headshot
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Digital Download of Film

$50 USD
Receive a link to download a digital copy of film.
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  • Digital Download of Film
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Signed Film Poster

$100 USD
Limited Edition Film Poster signed by the cast & digital download of the film.
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  • Signed Film Poster
  • Digital Download of Film
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Skype with Shane

$250 USD
10 minute Skype session with Shane. Get to meet the actor and talk about what it was like working on this feature film.
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  • Autographed Headshot
  • Skype with Shane
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On Set Visit, Be an Extra!

$500 USD
Come be on set as an extra! Have your script and movie poster signed, get a signed headshot from your favorite actor and enjoy the behind the scenes experience. Shoot date TBD.
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  • Signed Film Poster
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Special Contributor Thanks!

$1,000 USD
Get a 'special contributor thanks' CREDIT in the film, a signed copy of the script, and a 15 minute Skype session with the Director.
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  • Signed Script
  • Special Contributor Thanks
  • Skype with the Director
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VIP Package

$2,500 USD
Get a VIP Package loaded up with perks!
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  • Signed Script
  • Autographed Headshot
  • Signed Film Poster
  • Special Contributor Thanks
  • Skype with the Director
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Speaking Role!

$5,000 USD
Have a SPEAKING ROLE in the Shane's Story feature film! We can't yet confirm the role as we will tailor it to you, but you will have at least one line on camera.
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  • Speaking Role
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Associate Producer

$25,000 USD
Become an Associate Producer of the film. Your name will be displayed on a shared screen card as such.
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Executive Producer

$50,000 USD
Become an Associate Producer of the film. Your name will be displayed on a single screen card as such.
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