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The Comeback Kid

Don't let the fear of falling keep you from the joy of flying.

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The Comeback Kid

The Comeback Kid

The Comeback Kid

The Comeback Kid

The Comeback Kid

Don't let the fear of falling keep you from the joy of flying.

Don't let the fear of falling keep you from the joy of flying.

Don't let the fear of falling keep you from the joy of flying.

Don't let the fear of falling keep you from the joy of flying.

Alexandre Brandt
Alexandre Brandt
Alexandre Brandt
Alexandre Brandt
1 Campaign |
Toronto, Canada
$1,135 USD 17 backers
113% of $1,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Plot Summary

11-year-old Bo is a naive boy whose only (and imaginary) friend is a luchador named M the Minotaur. The two are inseparable, and set off daily to fly model airplanes. Their activities are disrupted when Susie, a young aspiring pilot, accidentally shoots down their aircraft. Out of regret she invites the pair to their first birthday party. However Bo’s biggest fear is change. He tries his best to avoid any decisions but is eventually pushed out of his shell when his parents, Peter and Rebecca, decide to separate. The culmination of these turbulent events force Bo to grow up and apart from his imaginary friend.


Director's Statement

No man is an island. The bonds we form with others create the support we need to navigate through life. However transitions in our relationships are inevitable. How we handle these changes can directly effect our happiness. The Comeback Kid is a coming of age story that takes the perspective of a child to reveal that nothing is forever. Spouses divorce, couples break up, and friends move on. Even so, not every instance has to end in negativity but can shape us, and push us into new directions in life. In this light, every end can be seen as a new beginning.


Why your Donation matters

At the beginning of our studies the short films we made were mostly for learning, and training purposes. Theses films were self-funded, and done with a minimum size crew & budget. Now that we are in our 3rd year, our projects are becoming more ambitious, and complex. We have improved as filmmakers, and believe we have a shot at sending The Comeback Kid to Canadian and International film festivals like TIFF.

We have already put together $2000 between the five of us: Marco Baldonado, Alexandre Brandt, Matthew Muszalski, Marlo Billet & Andrew Scott. With an additional $1000 to our budget we will be able to offer top quality in set design, costumes, and lighting. Indeed, the School of Image Arts at Ryerson University has some equipment but most of the key professional gear is missing like HMI lights, car mounts, and dolly tracks. Your contribution will also help us lock down a key scene that takes place at the Woodbine Fantasy Fair.


From me and the crew we would like to Thank you for your donation. We hope to make a beautiful short film that you will be proud of having contributed to.

*If you don't own a credit card or do not wish to use internet funding. We do have a cash donation jar that you may pitch in! Please contact Marco (mkbaldonado@gmail.com) or Alexandre (alexnapo@gmail.com)


The Crew

Marco K Baldonado (Director)
  • Director/Editor, In One Piece (2011), Short Documentary - Music Artist: Nate Rich
  • Director/Editor, Bonita Applebum Jr (2011), Music Video - Music Artist: Haf n’ Haf
  • Filmmaker, Rosa (2010), Short Documentary - Films in Bloom - Critics’ Choice Award
  • Filmmaker, D.Brain & Mr.Text (2009), Music Video - Sony Ericsson “My Life’s Soundtrack” - Sony BMG Platinum music award
  • http://vimeo.com/user5756686

Alexandre S.W. Brandt (Producer)
  • Producer/Director, Pietrasanta in Concerto (2008-11), Doc/Promotional films - Broadcasted on R.A.I Italia
  • Co-Produce/Director, Diana (2011), Short Documentary
  • Co-Producer/Director, Change of Seasons, One Man’s Journey (2011), Short Documentary
  • Producer, Long Ways to Go Yet (2010), Short Fiction
  • Co-Producer/Director, All Routine (2010), Short Fiction
  • www.alexandrebrandt.com

Matthew Muszalski (Cinematographer)
  • Cinematographer, Ollie (2011), Short Documentary
  • Cinematographer, Jungle of Visionaries (2011), Short Documentary. 
  • Cinematographer, Dolime Dilemma (2011), Short Documentary 
  • Cinematographer, Toronto....this is where I live (2011), Short Documentary - featured on torontoist.com
  • Cinematographer, Online web commercial for Royal Caribbean Internationals "Oasis and Allure of the Seas"
  • Cinematographer, Goldfish (2010), Short Fiction

Marlo Billet (Art Director/Costume Designer)
  • Director, Out of the Books and Onto the Streets (2011), Short Documentary
  • Director, Ghoul's Night Out (2011), Short Documentary
  • Director, Perfectly Me (2011), Short Documentary
  • Art Director, The Goldfish (2011), Short Fiction

Natasha Mufti (Production Designer)
  • Director, Listed (2012), Short Documentary
  • Wardrobe Intern, Devil's Mile (2012), Horror Feature
  • Director, Silent Linguistics (2011), Short Documentary - featured in Highlights Reel of Maximum Exposure Film Festival
  • Wardrobe Intern, Storming Juno (2010), TV Movie - The History Channel
  • Screen Arts Award
  • Co-Technical Director, Zoom Student Film Festival

Andrew Scott (Editor/VFX)
  • Editor, CATZ (2011), Short Documentary
  • Editor, Steps from Civilization (2011), Short Documentary
  • Co-Director/Editor/VFX, S.W.A.T. (2011), Short Fiction
  • Co-Director/Editor/VFX, DEAL (2010), Short Fiction
  • Director/Writer/Editor, VFX Editor, Calamitas, (2009), Short Fiction
  • Director/Writer/Editor/VFX, The Unreal War Trilogy (2005-2008), Short Fiction

Brandon Benoit (Sound designer/Recordist)
  • Director, Steps From Civilization (2011), Short Documentary
  • Sound Recordist, The Subway Tracks (2011), Documentary
  • Sound Recordist, Bike City (2011), Documentary
  • Sound Recordist, In One Piece (2011), Short Documentary
  • Sound Recordist, Jim Talks (2011), Documentary - Barrie Film Festival People's Choice Award
  • Co-Director, S.W.A.T. (2011), Short Fiction

Antonio Amodeo (Assistant Director)
  • Producer/Writer/Director, On The Mend (2012), Short Fiction
  • Director, The Screaming Tunnel (2011), Short Documentary
  • Director, Descending a Cadence (2011), Short Documentary
  • Producer, Romeo Quebec Romeo (2011), Short Documentary
  • Producer/Writer/Director, The Mirror (2011), Short Fiction
  • Editor, Through the Eyes of Samuel (2011), Short Documentary
  • Co-Director/Producer/Writer, All Routine (2010), Short Fiction
  • Producer/Director, Per L’amore della Casa (2009), Short Fiction

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You’re second in command of the aircraft, and without you we couldn’t get the mission done. You will receive all of the above plus a Special Thanks in the credits.
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Wingman

$25 USD
You’re flying with the big dogs now. We know you have our back through thick, and thin. You will receive all of the above plus a Signed Poster of the film.
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Flying Ace

$50 USD
Your extraordinary valor, and scores of aerial victories qualify you as an ace pilot. You’ve earned your stripes, and now lead the flying formation. You will receive all of the above plus a DVD of the film in a Designed Case.
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Wing Commander

$100 USD
You better put on a bad ass eye patch because you’re calling the shots. You're in command of several jet fighter viper squadrons, and eight hot air balloons. You will receive all of the above plus a T-shirt with M the Minotaur’s character face, and “The Comeback Kid” stamped on the backside.
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The Red Baron

$200 USD
You’re indestructible, bullets slide off you, you play with them! Your death defying aerial stunts have earned you legendary status. You will receive all of the above plus an Associate Producer credit in the film.
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TOPGUN

$400 USD
For TOPGUN the word “impossible” does not exist. You are the best of the best, a master of aviation, and can do barrel rolls out of your ying yang. Other pilot have profound respect for you, and aspire to the same greatness. You will receive all of the above plus Marco Baldonado will shave his head bald in your honor. Finally confirming his old nickname, Baldy.
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