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Smooth

A young man's life is turned upside down when he loses his job and takes revenge on his ex-boss.

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A young man's life is turned upside down when he loses his job and takes revenge on his ex-boss.

A young man's life is turned upside down when he loses his job and takes revenge on his ex-boss.

A young man's life is turned upside down when he loses his job and takes revenge on his ex-boss.

A young man's life is turned upside down when he loses his job and takes revenge on his ex-boss.

Jessica Martens
Jessica Martens
Jessica Martens
Jessica Martens
1 Campaign |
Toronto, Canada
$1,680 USD $1,680 USD 28 backers
44% of $3,740 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Smooth is a 15-minute short film about Colin, a man who is trying to get his life together after being fired from his job. After wallowing in grief Colin turns to his life long best friend, David, for help. Influenced by copious amounts of beer and the ill advice of his partially insane roommate Carl, the trio concocts a plan to make Colin’s ex-boss pay by pulling a smooth B&E and stealing enough expensive goodies to pay for a few months rent.

Why We Are Doing This:

Everything we have been doing the last three years has been leading up to this project, so we want it to be the best it can be. 
As we are wrapping up our final year at school we see ourselves facing the same challenges as the protagonist in Smooth. It can be scary to look into your near and distant future and not see any jobs lined up. We want to make Smooth to show that sometimes not having anything lined up can be okay, and even beneficial. 

Breakdown:

Here is a detailed breakdown of our budget so you know exactly what your money will be going towards.

 

Meet The Crew!

Jessica Martens - Producer

I was born in the teeny tiny town of Port Perry, Ontario, where most of my neighbours were either cows or corn fields. I lived there for 19 years before moving to Toronto to attend Humber College for Film and Media Production. Over the last three years I've tried out different jobs such as editor, writer, director, and producer; but post-production is where I have the most fun. Smooth is important to me because as I near the end of my schooling I find myself looking into the near future more often and getting more terrified. Smooth is a great example to show that everyone has those moments in their lives.

Mikey Tachuk - Director

Hi friends! My name is Mikey Tachuk, but most Starbucks baristas call me Mickey. I'm a filmmaker and Director born in Ottawa, Canada posing as a Torontonian in hopes of creating amazing films to give my Grandma something to brag to her friends about at the home. Directing films has always been a passion of mine; I've been doing it most of my life without even knowing it. My love for film sprouted at a young age when I would take my mom's camera and record cringe-worthy YouTube skits with my friends. Today, although the production quality is (significantly) higher, I still tackle each project with the same mindset I had when I was 11 years old. I believe the secret to a successful film is maintaining a good work:fun ratio, and this is especially true on a comedy film set. Smooth has everything I look for in a comedy. It'll make you laugh, learn, and love. I personally feel like the comedy genre is undervalued in today's society, but I want to prove that a well-crafted comedy can have the same impact as a suspenseful drama. Thank you for your time, and I cannot wait to show you all Smooth!

Rachel Milne - Writer/Director of Photography

Heya! Rachel here and I know what you're thinking, " Writer, cinematographer, AND an amazing actor? Wow, impressive." Oh, you weren't thinking that… okay, so acting isn't my forte. 2 of 3 ain't bad though, right? But seriously, telling stories is my jam, its something I've always loved doing. And being able to bring them to life through a camera lens, well that's like the peanut butter in my happiness sandwich! This project is extra special to me because the story relates closely to some of my working experiences. It's a dark and scary world out there beyond school and this story explores many of my own personal fears and expectations for the future. Plus, dealing with asshole bosses can make anyone go a little crazy, amirite? All that said, I am beyond excited to begin shooting this project. It's the largest and most intimidating venture we've embarked on but my incredible team and I cannot wait to make Smooth a reality!

Bryan Fischer - Editor

Hi everyone! My name is Bryan and I'm a picture editor, born and raised in Waterloo, Ontario. Throughout my time at Humber, I've been an editor on many projects including: music videos, short films and documentary work. I'm so excited to get to help bring the story of Smooth  to life! 

Jordie McDonald - Art Director

As an aspiring production designer with a background in costume and prop making, I love to explore unique ideas and create intricate sets in order to make attractive looking films. I've worked as an art director on several short films and was featured in a documentary about cosplay.

Johnathan Branganolo - Key Grip

Hi! My name is Jonathan and I'm your friendly neighbourhood Key Grip! I'll be in charge of working closely with the Director of Photography to set up lights, equipment, camera rigs and all sorts of cool setups! I'm psyched to work hard to facilitate all the cool lighting and camera setups the Director of Photography could ever want!

Billy McCormick - Camera Operator

My name is Billy and I am a cinematographer and camera operator based in Toronto, Ontario. I love shaping the look of the film through the lens, and am also extremely versatile in my onset and offset skills. I am always ready to take on the next project and showcase my abilities within the camera department.

Other Ways You Can Help:

We greatly appreciate your interest in our project even if you are not able to donate. Some other ways you can help are:

  • Share our Indiegogo page with others!
  • Check out our Facebook page for other events going on to raise money, like BINGO NIGHT!
  • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!
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Thank You Haiku

Currency Conversion $3 USD
$5 CAD
Receive a personalized thank you e-mail with your very own haiku!
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
2 claimed

Special Thank You Credit

Currency Conversion $7 USD
$10 CAD
Receive the thank you e-mail plus get your name in the film's credits under "Special Thanks"!
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
5 claimed

Personalized Thank You Photo

Currency Conversion $17 USD
$25 CAD
With this perk you'll get everything listed so far, plus a photo of some of the crew members with a handwritten thank you!
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Thank You Photograph
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
2 claimed

Behind The Scenes Photos

Currency Conversion $35 USD
$50 CAD
Receive the last three perks in addition to a collection of digital behind the scenes photos from set!
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Thank You Photograph
  • BTS Photos
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
1 claimed

Digital Copy of the Film

Currency Conversion $52 USD
$75 CAD
Get perks 1-4 plus your very own copy of the film to watch over and over again!
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Thank You Photograph
  • BTS Photos
  • Digital Copy of Smooth
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
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Dare a Crew Member

Currency Conversion $69 USD
$100 CAD
Been holding a grudge against one of our crew members? Well, now is the chance to get back at them! When you donate 100 dollars you can dare them to do something their probably not going to be too happy about. What fun! Plus get all the earlier perks! (The dare will be chosen from a predetermined list.)
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Thank You Photograph
  • BTS Photos
  • Digital Copy of Smooth
  • Dare a Crew Member
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
2 out of 15 of claimed

Executive Producer Credit

Currency Conversion $173 USD
$250 CAD
Donate 250 dollars to get your name in the credits as an executive producer! Fancy! Plus receive a thank you haiku, a thank you credit, a photograph, BTS pictures and a digital copy of the movie!
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Thank You Photograph
  • BTS Photos
  • Digital Copy of Smooth
  • Executive Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 claimed

Screening Ticket

Currency Conversion $346 USD
$500 CAD
Receive all the perks except Dare the Crew, plus a ticket to see your name up on the big screen at the film screening! (transportation not included)
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Thank You Photograph
  • BTS Photos
  • Digital Copy of Smooth
  • Executive Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 claimed

Dinner with the Key Creatives

Currency Conversion $693 USD
$1,000 CAD
Reach this level and get every single perk except Dare the Crew, plus learn everything you ever wanted to know about the making of Smooth over a free dinner! (transportation not included)
Included Items
  • Thank You Haiku
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Thank You Photograph
  • BTS Photos
  • Digital Copy of Smooth
  • Executive Producer Credit
  • Dinner with the Crew
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
1 claimed

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