WHAT’S "THE BRIDGE" MOVIE ABOUT, ANYWAY?
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The Bridge is a Rock & Roll feature film about the rise of small town music prodigy, Luke Weaver, who faces the decision to choose life or continue down his steadfast path to self- destruction. Suffocating in small town monotony, and going nowhere fast, Luke watches his hometown band - and life as he knows it - crumble, when his best friend and bandmate decides to moves on. No future in sight, Luke's despair plunges even deeper with the return of his Ex who brings unexpected complications.
Desperate, he turns to the only person he has left, his best friend's girlfriend. With shadows from his past weighing him down, Luke embarks on a quest that will change his life, and his music, forever.
ARE THERE REAL ROCKSTARS ACTING IN "THE BRIDGE"? Yep.
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Our musicians are true artists and they are pumped to act in this film. They've spent years performing on a stage, in music videos and doing interviews. They are better prepared to act in this film than even they know they are, and will blow audiences away with their subtle, and impassioned performances. We’re so excited and honored to bring all of their courage and hard work to the big screen for you to see!!
All great bands rely on their fans to come to their shows, to spread the word, and to show up again and again, until the world notices! So, we decided to go straight to our Rockstars true fans to support their journey to act in The Bridge ~ to help them stretch their artistic talents into a new medium!
And with your support, that's exactly what we intend to do.
WHO IS THE WRITER / DIRECTOR?
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Writer, Director Bobby Field is a lifelong musician and actor, who’s loved rock n' roll his whole life.
The Bridge is Bobby's second feature film. He wrote, produced and starred in the feature comedy, "Guy in Row Five" which won numerous awards on the film festival circuit (including the Best Actor Award at the Westwood International Film Festival; the Audience Award at the Cinequest International Film Festival; Best-in-the-Fest at The So Cal. International Film Festival). You can catch that when it’s released in 2015.
But this Crowd Funding Campaign is about fulfilling a life long dream of making a movie about MUSICIANS trying to get their music out to the world, despite the self sabotage they bring upon themselves. We decided to cast "The Bridge" with established musicians who have really lived through the struggles of band life. Our dream is to make this film - TO BUILD THIS BRIDGE - for and with the help of the Rock & Roll community… ROCKSTARS and YOU… their actual real life supporters!
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WHERE DOES THE $$$ I PLEDGE GO?
1st We're offering really unique gifts and once-in-a-lifetime experiences from the Musicians and from the Filmmakers themselves. That alone is worth it! There is no where else where you can interact personally with your favorite Rockstars and experience the art of filmmaking like you can right here. Check out the perks and choose what you love! Cool stuff, great gifts, fun experiences!!
2nd THEN, your contributions will help to fund EVERY part of building "The Bridge" from the ground up, including:
• Casting sessions, location scouts
• Filming, lighting, sound, set design, actors...all the magic that makes a movie!
• Editing and Soundtrack Recording
• Trailers for your favorite Rockstars to destroy during production! Well... maybe not that...
3RD And, finally, helping others through the FENDER MUSIC FOUNDATION!
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FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Corporation's Entertainment Marketing division will be
providing key products for the actual filming. We are also giving a portion of the money raised here to the FENDER MUSIC FOUNDATION, a national music charity that provides
instruments to music education programs across the country, including schools.
So, JOIN US. Pick a cool incentive!! Help out your favorite Rockstars and help to put an instrument in the hands of someone who can’t afford one.
JOE ELLIOTT'S BIG, FAT PACKAGE CONTEST!!
Do you want to win a chance to grab Joe Elliott's Big, Fat Package? All you have to do is either buy any perk of your choosing, and then refer your friends and help spread the word about this campaign. Or, you can simply log on to Indiegogo, open an account and then refer! Whoever gets the most friends to contribute to our campaign wins Joe's Big, Fat Package!
What is Joe Elliott's Big, Fat Package you say? The winner gets the following perks… All signed by Joe:
a. Fender Telecaster - New
b. "The Bridge" Limited Edition Guitar Strap
c. DVD copy of "The Bridge"
d. "The Bridge" Campaign Film Poster
So get people to visit "The Bridge" crowd funding page, and help us #buildthebridge.
Here’s what you need to do to win Joe Elliott's Big, Fat Package: If you buy a perk - just "share" by clicking the share button under the video. Or simply log into Indiegogo and create an account. Then, visit the campaign page on Indiegogo (you're already here!) and look below the main video (above) to click "share"! Good luck!!!
HELP US #BUILDTHEBRIDGE
We thank you with all of our hearts in advance…
"The Bridge" Team
EXCLUSIVE PERKS
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MORE TO COME!!
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FAQs and Important Details:
What happens if we don’t reach our
crowdfunding goal?In the unlikely
event we don’t, we will look at other ways to fund the film; either through
investors, or distribution. There are many ways to fund a film, but we wanted
to go to the music fans first. Don’t worry, this film is a passion project with a lot of
high-profile actors – it will be made! There is always a risk that a film will
not be made, but our team has completed multiple films collectively, and has
the know how to get this done.
Will we get a refund if you don’t reach
your goal? No. Indiegogo
does “flexible funding”, which means we get to use anything raised for our
film. That is the point, right? Every penny counts and we appreciate the
support wholeheartedly.
Why do you need
my shipping information if I am only getting a digital perk?We need the
shipping information, because that will include your region code (country) that
we need for our VAT (value added tax) breakdown for accounting. On the
Indiegogo page that is the only way to get that information from you guys.
That’s why we are asking it in all the perks, even if they will be digitally
delivered,
Who needs to buy the Overseas Shipping perk? Anyone who is buying a tangible perk that needs to be shipped in the mail outside of the USA.
When will the perks be delivered? Our goal is to
get most of the perks out and in your hands no later than March 31, 2015. Most of you will receive them sooner. So …watch your mail box! Each item has an “estimated
delivery” date, so that is a pretty good guide. Perks involving Set Visits or
finished DVD’s will take longer, of course.
Will you keep us posted on the
progress of the film? Yes!
We will keep you posted via “updates” on our site. For those of you who get the
Director’s Weekly Update perk, you will have updates that way too. You can
go to www.thebridgethemovie.com
or our Facebook page as well!
When is production
going to start and when will the film be released? Ahh. Hard to
answer before we know how the campaign does. If we are fully funded, we should
start right away by late spring or early summer of 2015. However, if we have to
continue to seek financing for the film, it could be delayed. Once we begin,
though, the whole project should be done within a year!
How will we get
our digital perks? You will receive secure links with password protection to get your
perks!
Can the perks be shipped to an address that isn't our billing
address? Yes.
We will send perks wherever you want them sent. Just put in a shipping address
or email us at flowingriverprods@gmail.com
How do you know
my T-shirt size? We
will be contacting you after the campaign to get your size! That easy. Don’t
worry about it at check-out. One ladies’ style, one man’s.
How does set
visit work? We
will contact you after the campaign ends. You will have to get yourself to Los
Angeles and have your own accommodations. We arrange for you to arrive on set,
and voila’, you visit the set. Just like one of the crew. You will be given a
tour, introduced to the Director and cast working that day and generally watch
and experience a filming day, for up to three hours. If you set visit includes
meeting a Rock star – well, they are really cool guys and so, that is what you
will do, meet and chat with whomever you signed up to meet.
Are all the
signatures original? Yes, all the autographed perks will be original signatures,
witnessed by our team as the stars sign the perks! No forges here! Real ink,
real pens, real signatures.
Who Do I contact for
questions or concerns? Our production can be reached at: flowingriverprods@gmail.com
Legal Yammering and Other Stuff You Need to Know
aka “the fine print”:
Referral Contest: This contest is void
where prohibited by law. Also, notice is given that: 1) The contest does not
require any Contribution or purchase of a perk to qualify for entry; 2) Indiegogo does not sponsor, endorse or
administer the contest; 3) each
participant or entrant in the contest releases Indiegogo and the Campaign Owner
from any and all liability by their participation in the contest; 3) the winner
of the contest shall be determined at the sole discretion of the Campaign Owner
however the winner shall be determined by
the criteria as stated in the contest description. All questions concerning the
Promotion must be directed to the Campaign Owner and not to Indiegogo
Travel
and Accommodations are not included: Campaign Owner cannot provide travel
and accommodations on any of our perks. Flights not allowed by Indiegogo, and
besides, we are trying to raise money so we cannot afford the costs to fly you
and put you up for the night. However, we promise once you arrive we will treat
you like the honored guest you are.
Shipping: Campaign Owner may contact
you to pay for shipping outside of the USA, in which case you will be charged only
the shipping fee charged by the carrier with.
All Perks involving in-person,
Skype, phone or “Twitter” interactions with Rock stars: The Campaign Owner and
Rock star reserve the right to terminate the perk for abuse of the interactions
or inappropriate speech, conduct, photos or other content which the Rock star
finds objectionable. Such termination shall be at the sole discretion of the Rock
star and Campaign Owner.
“Q and A Sessions with Cast and Crew: Campaign
Owner makes no representation regarding which cast and crew will be present at
film screenings, understanding that such appearances are contingent upon the
schedules of those involved. However, Campaign Owner shall make best efforts to
ensure at least two of the cast Rock stars will be present at each screening.
Concert
and VIP Passes: Attendees shall be subject to all rules and restrictions at
the venue where the concert is held and attendee release Campaign Owner from
any and all liability by their attendance at any concert.
whew. that's all.
the Bridge Team!
