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Streetlights - Short Film

Raven Heights Rule #2: Be home before the streetlights come on... or face supernatural consequences.

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Streetlights - Short Film

Streetlights - Short Film

Streetlights - Short Film

Streetlights - Short Film

Streetlights - Short Film

Raven Heights Rule #2: Be home before the streetlights come on... or face supernatural consequences.

Raven Heights Rule #2: Be home before the streetlights come on... or face supernatural consequences.

Raven Heights Rule #2: Be home before the streetlights come on... or face supernatural consequences.

Raven Heights Rule #2: Be home before the streetlights come on... or face supernatural consequences.

Jonathan Kemp
Jonathan Kemp
Jonathan Kemp
Jonathan Kemp
1 Campaign |
Virginia Beach, United States
$2,282 USD by 42 backers
$2,247 USD by 39 backers on Aug 16, 2019
Overview
Ollie has just moved to Raven Heights. It's a seemingly ordinary neighborhood, except for two young African American boys, Franklin and Nigel. After they decide to take Ollie under their wing, they quickly have to teach Ollie the number one rule of the neighborhood. Be home before the street lights come on... or face supernatural consequences.

 

UPDATE!!!

We've reached our goal! Thank you to everyone who donated and was a part of this project! Because you believed in us, our project is now in the in-demand phase of funding! This means although our initial campaign has ended, the page will remain open and you can still donate to help us make our film even better. While the base needs of our film have already been met there's still a lot that our team can bring you. We have a long list of plans for any money raised passed our initial $2,000 goal. The first order of business is an original musical score, better VFX, and a few more surprises we'll announce as you continue to share and donate! 

Welcome Back to Raven Heights

A year ago Kickphase Studios created a short film called Kicks for a mere budget of $100, The film received great feedback and we were honored to win the People's Choice award at Regent University's Annual Film Showcase. Now, Kickphase is back, and ready to bring a bigger and better story! Streetlights, a spiritual successor to Kicks is our second film in the Raven Heights Trilogy featuring some new leads as well as some familiar faces! Help us make this film a reality!

Raven Heights Rule #1: Never leave the house without a fresh pair of Kicks.

Raven Heights Rule #2: Be home before the streetlights come on, or face supernatural consequences.

Raven Heights Rule #3: TBA

 

What We Need & What You Get

We're asking for $2,000 to make this project!

We've put together a really talented team that have volunteered time, locations, and equipment. We've set down and put together a small budget with only the necessities to get this project completed! 

Budget Breakdown (updated):
Food: $200

Feeding our cast and crew.

Wardrobe: $100

We  have an array of characters who all need to look their best!

Production Design/Props: $100

Props, and pd that we may not be able to get our hands on.

Art: $300

We've acquired some really talented artist to design logos, posters, and t shirts for you guys!

VFX/Post: $350

We  have an awesome post-production team we're paying for their hard-work!

Music: $180

This would cover any music licensing, but keep the big bucks coming, and we may  get original music!

Lodging: $170

A few of our young actors and their families are coming in from out of town.  Help  us get them  a place to stay during filming.

Equipment: $350

Minor equipment rentals still needed.

Misc.: $250

Anything that's not listed here that may need to be covered; extra purchases, any Indiegogo fees, etc.
 

Stretch Goals

While we're only asking for necessities there are a lot of plans we have for the film that would make it even better! Keep sharing and donating, and we have a few surprises depending on how much we can raise!

$2,500

Original Film Soundtrack/Score

$3,000

Extended Version of the film

$5,000

TBA

$10,000

TBA

 

    Cast

    Streetlights is the 2nd film in our Raven Heights trilogy however, it is a stand-alone adventure and introduces 4 new characters. Meet our talented new cast!

     

    Franklin - Elnathan Ayanam

    Elnathan is 12 years old and a first timer to the big screen but takes theater classes and loves acting. He has many talents from acting, modeling, piano, drums, dancing, and rapping.

     

    Nigel - Jeremiah  Jones

    Jeremiah is 11 years old. He has recently begun lessons  to play piano. He is trained in tap, jazz, hip hop, acting, and musical theater.

     

    Ollie - Stephen Culpepper

    Stephen is 12 years old and has held many theater roles, short film roles, and was even in feature film. He's trained in piano, jazz, tap, and acting.

     

    Nalani - Nalani Lasmarias

    Nalani is 12 years old and this is her debut film role. That doesn't mean she's a stranger to being on stage. She has held roles such as Cinderella. She loves singing and has given many vocal performances!

     

     

    Returning Characters

    This may be a new story in the Raven Heights neighborhood but you'll also see a few familiar faces! Reggie, Willie, and Big Q will be making cameos.

     

    Aren't familiar with these characters, you can check out the first film in the Raven Heights Trilogy, "Kicks", above!

     

    The Team

    Writer/Director: Jonathan Kemp

    Jonathan Kemp is a writer and director based out of Virginia Beach, VA. He received his bachelor's in Cinema/Television from Regent University and is now pursuing his MFA. He loves writing and telling stories and aims to create more opportunities for black directors and actors in the entertainment industry, He hopes to bring a bigger film presence to his hometown and the surrounding areas of Hampton Roads, VA.

     

    Director of Photography: Samuel Jones

    Samuel Jones aka (Sam Wit The Cam) was born and raised in Hampton Virginia. He is a graduate of Virginia State University where he received his Bachelors in Television Production. Sam loves every aspect of film but is very intrigued with being behind the camera as a director of photography and camera operator.

     

    Producer: Evan Carrington

    Evan Carrington is a producer based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Evan moved to Virginia Beach to pursue a Business degree at Regent University. While finishing up his Bachelors, he gained an interest in film and started acting on different student projects and in subsequent years he started writing and producing his own films. Evan is thrilled to be working with Jonathan Kemp and Matthew Walker again as they have collaborated on several projects already, and he feels like "Streetlights" will be the best one yet!

     

    Producer: Matthew Walker

    Matthew Elijah Walker was born on May 3, 1997. As he grew up, he always had an interest in movies. In his spare time he would write up short stories he would want to make in the future. It wasn’t until his junior year in high school he that started to pursue film. There was a vocational school for high school students allowing them to find interest in many careers. Matthew chose Introduction to Video. The class grew his love and knowledge for the art, and even gave him the dream of becoming a producer in Hollywood. He's currently attending Regent University to get his Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television. Matthew is excited to produce the childhood fantasy Streetlights and to help get this exciting story out there.

     

     

    Casting Director/Assistant Producer: Karis Thomas

    Karis Thomas was born and raised in Bangalore, India. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communicative English and came to the United States to pursue an MFA in Film and Television Directing. She's held many roles on film sets as a Director, Casting Director, AC, Production Design, Wardrobe, Grip, PA and is still not done. She's passionate about culture, diversity, unity and hopes to incorporate them into her films.

     

    Post Production

    Moonbear Studios 

    We're teaming up with Moonbear Studios to complete most of the post production work. They'll be working on initial edits and coloring! You can check out their work here!

    https://www.facebook.com/moonbearstudios

     

     

    Other Ways You Can Help

    However great or small your donation is please help in spreading the word about this campaign. The bigger we're able to make this film, the bigger the penultimate film in the series will be, that will see the full return of all your favorite characters! So, please share this Indiegogo link with friends and family members!

    Check out our Facebook Page!

    https://www.facebook.com/pg/RavenHeightsFilm

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    $5 USD
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    Bloopers!

    $10 USD
    You'll receive an exclusive bloopers reel that no one else in the world will see! (Includes all previous perks)
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    • Blooper Reel
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    Digital Copy of Film

    $25 USD
    You'll receive a digital copy of the film upon release as well as an invitation to the film premiere for you and a guest! (Includes all previous perks)
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    • Special Thanks Credit
    • Blooper Reel
    • Digital Copy of Film
    • Invite to Film Premiere
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    Commentary

    $50 USD
    You receive an exclusive digital copy of the film with commentary from the cast and crew! (Includes all previous perks)
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    • Special Thanks Credit
    • Blooper Reel
    • Invite to Film Premiere
    • Digital Copy w/Commentary
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    Official Poster

    $100 USD
    You'll receive an official 24x36 Streetlights poster, a signed copy of the script, and two more tickets to the film premiere! (Includes all previous perks)
    Included Items
    • Special Thanks Credit
    • Blooper Reel
    • Invite to Film Premiere
    • Digital Copy w/Commentary
    • Official Streetlights Poster
    • Signed Script
    • Extra 2 Tickets to Premiere
    Estimated Shipping
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    Producer Credit

    $300 USD
    Your name BIG in the credits! As well as listed on IMBD as a Producer! You also receive a t-shirt! (Includes all previous perks)
    Included Items
    • Special Thanks Credit
    • Blooper Reel
    • Invite to Film Premiere
    • Digital Copy w/Commentary
    • Official Streetlights Poster
    • Signed Script
    • Producer Credit
    • Streetlights T-shirt
    • Extra 2 Tickets to Premiere
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    Executive Producer Credit

    $1,000 USD
    Receive Executive producer credit at the end of the film, on IMBD, and your name on the official poster! You'll also have a VIP seat at the premiere! (Includes all previous perks)
    Included Items
    • Special Thanks Credit
    • Blooper Reel
    • Invite to Film Premiere
    • Digital Copy w/Commentary
    • Official Streetlights Poster
    • Signed Script
    • Streetlights T-shirt
    • Executive Producer Credit
    • VIP Seat Premiere
    • Extra 2 Tickets to Premiere
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