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SUNSHINE PERIPHERY - short film

A surrealist neo-noir following Jonny, who embarks on a wild fever dream in the heat of the desert.

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SUNSHINE PERIPHERY - short film

SUNSHINE PERIPHERY - short film

SUNSHINE PERIPHERY - short film

SUNSHINE PERIPHERY - short film

SUNSHINE PERIPHERY - short film

A surrealist neo-noir following Jonny, who embarks on a wild fever dream in the heat of the desert.

A surrealist neo-noir following Jonny, who embarks on a wild fever dream in the heat of the desert.

A surrealist neo-noir following Jonny, who embarks on a wild fever dream in the heat of the desert.

A surrealist neo-noir following Jonny, who embarks on a wild fever dream in the heat of the desert.

Valentina Huber
Valentina Huber
Valentina Huber
Valentina Huber
1 Campaign |
Munich, Germany
$10,570 USD $10,570 USD 109 backers
50% of $20,859 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

SUNSHINE PERIPHERY is a short film project that will come to life in California and Nevada this fall. We are a group of young filmmakers from Glasgow, London, Berlin and Los Angeles and we are all very passionate about this project and film in general. With your help, this surrealist Neo-noir short film will be a journey of creativity, self-discovery and learning for us as much as for Jonny the protagonist of our story.

 

THE STORY 

Jonny Glass wakes in the heat of the desert. The world that surrounds him is strange and utterly unpredictable. Upon encountering this absurdest reality, Jonny meets somewhat familiar strangers, who guide him on an involuntary quest to find meaning, truth and answers to some of life’s most elusive questions.

During this journey of self discovery, Jonny is exposed to his weaknesses and reminded of his passions in a chaotic excursion of Los Angeles. Beyond the vast deserts, never ending roads and idyllic beaches Jonny must try and evaluate his situation and come to terms with why exactly he is going through this experience.

 

OUR VISION

"Never has my passion for surrealism ever felt more appropriate than it does today. We live in a world that is unsustainable, refusing to acknowledge that our outlook and responsibility for the planet in which we inhabit needs to dramatically change. Reality has become nothing less than surreal. This unforgiving climate situation raised a primal question within me as a filmmaker - what does it take for us to change? This is what lead me to write Sunshine Periphery, a film about wrestling with your subconscious in an attempt to become a better person. A wild surrealistic fever dream about coming to terms with change, maturity and responsibility." 

– Eric J. Liddle (Director) 

 

Our journey began when Eric first told Julian, our talented Director of Photography, about his idea and his vision for SUNSHINE PERIPHERY. Julian, who lives in Berlin but went to film school with Eric in Glasgow always shared  his enthusiasm for surrealist cinema and immediately wanted to get involved. 

For both of them it was clear from the beginning that the project was best shot in California and Nevada, in and around Los Angeles. What sounded like a very ambitious plan first, quickly became reality and they dug up a few amazing locations as made for the realization of SUNSHINE PERIPHERY. Lonely gas stations, American diners and vast deserts will serve as backdrops for this film. 

With their enthusiasm, they quickly assembled a young, diverse and motivated team of filmmakers from Glasgow, London, Berlin and Munich, who are now all working with great enthusiasm on this project. 

 

THE TEAM

WRITER AND DIRECTOR – Eric J. Liddle

 

 

"I am a 22 year old Scottish filmmaker with a specific interest in surrealism. My master's graduate film Mister Swolo combined surrealism with Scottish comedy and earned its place in over 15 film festivals worldwide, winning 2 awards. The next step in my filmmaking journey is SUNSHINE PERIPHERY and I am looking to continue to realise my surrealist style, and hopefully win some more awards along the way."

 

CINEMATOGRAPHER – Julian Schmidt

 

 

"I'm a Berlin-based cinematographer and met Eric during our master's course at film school in Glasgow. Pretty fast I realised that he is nothing less than an encyclopedia for surrealist cinema and film noir. We do have a similar taste in films so collaborating, discussing and sharing our visions on filmmaking feels just very natural. SUNSHINE PERIPHERY thematises a state of limbo in life in which you don’t know how you got there nor where to go but you have to take a decision to progress. There are dozens of great examples that come to my mind when I think of the cinematography for our project but Robby Müllers’ work in American Friend, Down by Law and Paris, Texas is probably the one with the greatest impact on my vision."

 

PRODUCER – Valentina Huber

 

 

"In my "normal" everyday life I'm working at a film production company based in Munich focusing on Cinema and TV films and as a freelance script editor. When Julian, whom I've known for many years, asked me if I could produce his new short film, I was immediately hooked. Talking to him and Eric and hearing about their vision for SUNSHINE PERIPHERY was inspiring. It is in many ways different from the projects I've worked on so far, incredibly exciting and a wonderful challenge. I am looking forward to every further step of our journey, and I am more than convinced that we will end up with a fantastic surrealist short film to be proud of."

 

 

Luckily there are many more talented young people working on SUNSHINE PERIPHERY:

... and we are looking forward to our team growing further once production in the USA starts in October. 

 

CAST 

Apart from our team, we've also already managed to get two amazing actors for two of our three leading characters on board:

 

JONNY GLASS, a middle-aged city slacker lacking a sense of motivation, is stubborn and set in his ways. He lacks a belief that his life can significantly improve.

 

       

played by Gabriel Tauber

"After gaining some experience on set in various departments I decided to pursue my passion and become an actor. Currently, I study at the HfS Ernst Busch drama school in Berlin. I am looking forward to the shoot as the role is very challenging and the whole project feels like a perfect fit for me. Jonny is experiencing very common challenges. As he his suddenly confronting long forgotten desires he has to deal with change and go through a wrestle with himself." 

 

 

GRIM is a mythical and unpredictable man, he is the type that you have to see with your own eyes to truly believe. His intentions are mysterious and so too is his rebellious demeanour…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

played by Matthew Greenaway 

"Being able to help edit Eric’s debut Mister Swolo was a huge honor for me. Who would have known that from a budding bromance,  I now have the opportunity to star in his sophomore film. As a character, Grim is so intriguing, and I can’t wait to explore his eccentric darkness."

 

 

KIN is a trusting, kind being in an unfamiliar world, she is a relaxing presence, but her reassurance and wisdom can at times be hypnotising.

The role of KIN will be casted within the next weeks. 

 

 

WHAT WE NEED & WHAT YOU GET

 

As you see we already have assembled an amazing crew and cast for SUNSHINE PERIPHERY. A great part of us are working for free so we could cut our budget to the minimum of €20.000. 

This is what we'll need your money for: 

 

 

In exchange for your kind donations, we've come up with some great perks to show you how thankful we are. From hand-written postcards to original copies of our script, signed film posters, vinyls of the soundtrack to a lunch with the team, we have something for everyone. So make sure to check out them out!  Every perk with the amount of 25 Euros or more also includes a screening link to SUNSHINE PERIPHERY and we can't wait to show you our film! 

 

 

RISKS & CHALLENGES

Of course our biggest risks source from shooting in a foreign country. The USA have other standards and another film shooting policy than what we've worked with so far.

But with the massive amount of research we've been doing for the past months, we are certain we will be able to make everything work. We've learned about insurances and shooting permits, talked to US American producers, filmmakers and friends who helped us a lot with organizing everything. There is still a lot of work to do but with our strong network, we feel confident about the upcoming shoot. 

Another risk certainly is not reaching our funding goal. Some of our expenses are already paid by ourselves (such as flights) and we wouldn't want to give up on our dream to realize this project. So SUNSHINE PERIPHERY will happen in any case. But to do the movie justice and to work as effectively as possible we count on you to hopefully reach our budget. 

 

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

We understand that you might not be able to back this project with money. But if you like the idea of SUNSHINE PERIPHERY and our vision, there are other ways you can help us make this project come to life:

 

Thank you so much for your support. We highly appreciate everyone getting involved and helping us to make SUNSHINE PERIPHERY  happen! 

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Every contribution counts!

Currency Conversion $16 USD
€15 EUR
It's great to have you on board! Your contribution of 15 € already helps us to produce our film. We will give you a shout out on our social media channels!
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  • Social Media Shout Out
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August 2019
16 claimed

Earlybird Screening Link

Currency Conversion $26 USD
€25 EUR
Right after our world premiere, you will receive a private screening link to SUNSHINE PERIPHERY!
Included Items
  • Screening Link
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January 2020
23 claimed

A Postcard from the Desert

Currency Conversion $42 USD
€40 EUR
In addition to a screening link,​ you will receive a hand-written and personalised postcard from one of our shooting locations in the desert!
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  • Screening Link
  • Handwritten Postcard
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November 2019
9 claimed
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Thank you Film Credit

Currency Conversion $52 USD
€50 EUR
For your contribution of 50 €, you will not only get a screening link to our film but we will also list your name in the credits!
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  • Screening Link
  • Thank You Credit
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December 2019
14 claimed

Signed Print of a Film Still

Currency Conversion $78 USD
€75 EUR
We'll send you a printed film still signed by our crew and cast! Of course, you'll also get a screening link of SUNSHINE PERIPHERY and will be credited in the film.
Included Items
  • Screening Link
  • Thank You Credit
  • Signed Print of a Film Still
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November 2019
11 claimed
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Signed Film Poster

Currency Conversion $130 USD
€125 EUR
For your contribution of 125 €, you will receive a print of our official film poster, signed by our director Eric! A screening link of SUNSHINE PERIPHERY and a Thank You Credit will complete this package.
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  • Screening Link
  • Thank You Credit
  • Signed Poster
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November 2019
6 claimed
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Special Thank You Credit

Currency Conversion $156 USD
€150 EUR
For your generous contribution of 150 €, you will be credited in the Special Thanks section of our film as well as on our IMDb site!
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  • Screening Link
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • IMDb Credit
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December 2019
4 claimed

Signed copy of the script

Currency Conversion $261 USD
€250 EUR
Get a deep insight into the surreal vision of our Writer and Director Eric! For 250 € we will send you a signed copy of our script. Next to a screening link,​ you will also receive a Special Thank You Credit in our film.
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  • Screening Link
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Signed copy of the script
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November 2019
2 claimed
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Vinyl of the Soundtrack

Currency Conversion $313 USD
€300 EUR
Listen to our soundtrack – on vinyl! For 300 € we will send you our official soundtrack printed on a 12" vinyl! Of course, you will also receive a link to a digital version of our soundtrack. This package will be completed with a Screening Link and a Special Thank You Credit!
Included Items
  • Screening Link
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Vinyl of the Soundtrack
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November 2019
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Lunch with the team

Currency Conversion $417 USD
€400 EUR
Let's have lunch! With this perk, you can invite yourself to meet our team for lunch. We can either meet you with our main crew and cast during our production time in LA in October/November OR any other time in Glasgow with Eric and some of our fellows! Travel expenses have to be covered by yourself.
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  • Screening Link
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Lunch with the team
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October 2019
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Invitation to Screening (+1)

Currency Conversion $521 USD
€500 EUR
You will receive an invitation (+1) to one of our private screenings in Glasgow or Berlin! Expect lots of geeking filmmakers, photos with the crew and cast and of course food and drinks will be provided! You will also be able to see your name in the Special Thank You section on a big screen! Travel expenses have to be covered by yourself.
Included Items
  • Screening Link
  • Special Thank You Credit
  • Invitation to Screening (+1)
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January 2020
2 claimed

Co-Producer

Currency Conversion $1,043 USD
€1,000 EUR
You are an official Co-Producer of our film! For your huge contribution you will receive a Co-Producer credit in our film and on IMDb. We can't wait to meet you at one of our screenings! Travel expenses have to be covered by yourself.
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  • Screening Link
  • Invitation to Screening (+1)
  • Co-Producer Credit
  • IMDb Credit
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December 2019
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Executive Producer

Currency Conversion $5,215 USD
€5,000 EUR
Welcome to the SUNSHINE PERIPHERY-Team! Great that you believe in this film just like we do. Your contribution makes an immense difference. So you will not only be invited to one of our screenings but you will also be able to see your name on your own board as an Executive Producer in the credits. Travel expenses have to be covered by yourself.
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  • Screening Link
  • Invitation to Screening (+1)
  • Executive Producer Credit
  • IMDb Credit
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December 2019
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