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TAKE ME HOME, a short film

A black and white short film about going away and coming home.

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TAKE ME HOME, a short film

TAKE ME HOME, a short film

TAKE ME HOME, a short film

TAKE ME HOME, a short film

TAKE ME HOME, a short film

A black and white short film about going away and coming home.

A black and white short film about going away and coming home.

A black and white short film about going away and coming home.

A black and white short film about going away and coming home.

Graig Gilkeson
Graig Gilkeson
Graig Gilkeson
Graig Gilkeson
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$3,250 USD 26 backers
32% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
TAKE ME HOME is a 15 minute short film about a young woman returning home to her small town in Oregon. It's about the two men she meets after being away for a while. It's about how we hurt other people, and allow ourselves to be hurt. Starring Dana Dae, Sean Dodder, Dennis Fitzpatrick, and John Whitaker. Written and directed by Graig Gilkeson. Produced by Alexander Marquez and Graig Gilkeson. Principal photography is scheduled for August 2018 in Eugene, OR.

What Happens in Eugene

SARAH arrives in town and leaves a message for DAN. When he does not immediately call her back, she reaches out to another friend SETH. He loaned her a book before she left, The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson. She wants to give it back.

TAKE ME HOME is about what happens between Sarah and Seth, and Sarah and Dan. It's a love triangle, in a way. It's mostly about people reaching out and getting close and backing away because it's not right. It's about how we hurt the people we are close to, and also allow ourselves to be hurt.

TAKE ME HOME is going to be around 15 minutes long and in black and white. We intend to shoot on the Red Epic in a narrow 2:35:1 aspect ratio. Remember HUD or MANHATTAN or RAGING BULL or FRANCES HA? It should look like those movies. Hopefully.

What We Need and Why We Need It.

(And why we need you.)

Alex and Graig have been friends since college and making movies together for nearly that long.

(Graig + Alex circa 2006.)

Last year we got together and made a short film. We had a great time and the movie turned out pretty good, too. It's called HONEYBABY and you can watch it here:

 

Now we want to scale up and try something more ambitious. That's where you come in. We're trying to raise $10,000.

That's to cover a three day shoot, including cast, crew, food, and accommodations for the actors if necessary. Our plan is to shoot on location in Eugene, which means we may have to put people up for a few days if we cast out of Portland or Los Angeles.

By donating to the project, you become part of our team, and that means your name in the credits; first-look access to the finished movie; regular updates on our progress; invitations to festivals and screenings; and pottery. Yeah, pottery.

Graig's girlfriend is into ceramics! That means we've got loads of one-of-a-kind bowls and mugs and pots and vases for our backers. Gorgeous things. Tactile things. Check out the photos below.

 

Meet the Cast and Crew

Dana Dae (SARAH) is an actress, producer, and audiobook narrator. She has directed two short films and is currently producing a sci-fi series.  She lives between Los Angeles and Portland and is often traveling with her beloved toy Aussie she carries in a backpack.

 

Dennis Fitzpatrick (DAN) is an actor, voice actor, director, and producer. He works in film, TV, radio and theatre, and was a member of the repertory company at the State Theatre of Pennsylvania, Bucks County, PA., and has since worked in London, San Francisco, Off Broadway and most recently Portland, OR.

 

Sean Dodder (SETH) is an actor and model, originally from Muscatine, Iowa. He graduated with a BFA in acting from USC and has spent the vast majority of his life doing national commercials, print ads, theatre, improv and independent films. Currently, he has a Noosa Yoghurt spot running worldwide, and recently played Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol with Stumptown Stages in Portland, Oregon where he now resides. 

 

John Whitaker (SETH'S FATHER) is an actor who currently resides in Portland, Oregon after spending 30 years in LA. He has worked since the early 90’s and has over 60 credits in film and television, including FBI The Untold Stories where he played the right hand man for Danny Trejo’s character. His favorite roles on stage include Oleanna, Frankie and Johnny, Dracula, and A Midsummer's Night Dream.

 

Graig Gilkeson (WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR) is a filmmaker and private investigator. He is a graduate of USC film school and has made several short films, including Honeybaby, Book of Alice, The Remainder, and Snake Blood. His horror script The Pines was selected as an Austin Film Festival quarter-finalist. He lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and a few cats. 

 

Alex Marquez (PRODUCER/DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY) Since his first gig as a craft services provider from which he was nearly fired,  Alex has held innumerable positions in the production industry.  In addition to shooting, he directs and produces video content for a varied and sometimes strange clientele. He lives in Eugene, Oregon with his wife and two senile dogs.

 

Travis Jones (EDITOR) is an editor based in Los Angeles who has worked on numerous short films, features, and music videos. He attended Southern Methodist University and American Film Institute.

 

Cortney Munna (LINE PRODUCER/POTTER) makes ceramics in Los Angeles. She also currently attends nursing school.

 

Other Things You Can Do

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Thank you!

$10 USD
Receive a personal email thank you from Graig. Receive email updates on the progress of the movie with photos from the set and post production.
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SPECIAL THANKS

$25 USD
SPECIAL THANKS credit in the movie. Be the first to see TAKE ME HOME with a secure online screener when it's finished. Also receive email updates on the movie’s progress.
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  • Special Thanks
  • Online screener
  • Email updates
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December 2018
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VERY SPECIAL THANKS

$50 USD
VERY SPECIAL THANKS CREDIT. Get a small piece of pottery such as a change bowl or dish. Access to online screener and updates on the movie.
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  • Special Thanks
  • Online screener
  • Email updates
  • Pottery
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December 2018
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GET SOME COOL ASS POTTERY

$100 USD
GET YOURSELF SOME COOL-ASS POTTERY! Graig’s girlfriend is a ceramics fiend, and that means we’ve got lots of beautiful and hand-thrown ceramic pots, bowls, and mugs to ship to your residence depending on your preference. You also receive a special thanks credit, emails, and online screener.
Included Items
  • Special Thanks
  • Online screener
  • Email updates
  • Pottery
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
4 claimed
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CO-PRODUCER

$250 USD
BE A CO-PRODUCER AND GET SOME COOL POTTERY TO BOOT! Get your name in the credits of our movie as Co-producer. Pottery in the mail. Access to the exclusive online screener. Email updates from production and post production.
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  • Online screener
  • Email updates
  • Pottery
  • Co-Producer Credit
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December 2018
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

$500 USD
Receive a co-producer credit. Receive access to the online screener and email updates. Two (2) beautiful pieces of handthrown pottery. Undying gratitude and affection.
Included Items
  • Online screener
  • Email updates
  • Pottery (2)
  • Executive Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America

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