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THE FINAL VERDICT

THE FINAL VERDICT is a Neo- noir, psychological thriller Short Film!

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THE FINAL VERDICT

THE FINAL VERDICT

THE FINAL VERDICT

THE FINAL VERDICT

THE FINAL VERDICT

THE FINAL VERDICT is a Neo- noir, psychological thriller Short Film!

THE FINAL VERDICT is a Neo- noir, psychological thriller Short Film!

THE FINAL VERDICT is a Neo- noir, psychological thriller Short Film!

THE FINAL VERDICT is a Neo- noir, psychological thriller Short Film!

Robin Baptista
Robin Baptista
Robin Baptista
Robin Baptista
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$85 USD 5 backers
0% of $12,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

SYNOPSIS

The Final Verdict is a mind bending, Neo-Noir short film about a detective named James who seeks to solve the mystery of his wife’s murder. His partner Frank is haunted by James who insists they go after the suspect together. Our protagonist has to get to the bottom of this unsolved case and unravel this mystery once and for all. As the story progresses, we uncover more about the character’s personalities, motives, and back-stories. We follow James as he struggles to piece the clues he finds along the way while leading the audience to question our protagonist’s own insanity.

THE STORY SO FAR

Hello 

My name is Robin Hill. I am the Writer/Director of the short film THE FINAL VERDICT.  I am a 16 year-old kid from the Southern California who has an extreme passion and appreciation for films as an art form and medium to communicate and tell beautiful, intriguing, stories of all kinds.

Since I was only a little kid I always dreamt of being a director. As I grew older, I became fascinated with films that dove deep into the psyche of the human mind with multiple layers and complex storylines. I became a huge fan of psychological thrillers and Film Noir and became inspired by directors like David Fincher, Christopher Nolan, Orson Welles and Alfred Hitchcock. 

 I wrote the first ever draft for this screenplay when I was only 13. The inspiration for this script came to me after watching movies such as Sin City and Shutter Island. I put this screenplay aside for a while and grew up to write other short films and eventually a 190 page feature length script which I aspire to produce one day. But for that to happen I will need to work very hard to prove myself as a filmmaker, and most importantly a great storyteller. Working up the ladder of success as I will do my best to make my films come to life in full color, motion and sound!  

Through IndieGogo, I can make this dream possible. With your help, I will have the proper tools I need to create this work of art I have envisioned for many years and will have audiences at the edge of their seats! Not only will you be helping this project alone, but you will be kick starting the career of a young kid whose dream and passion it is to make inspiring and mind-bending movies to impact audiences all around the world.

WHY THIS MATTERS TO ME 

The reason why I chose this story from all the others ones that I had, wasn't only because this was my first screen play that I wrote  but also because I saw that this story had a great potential to be an extremely unique short film. This short would really stand out from  most short films because it has a characteristics of a feature film. After many rewrites I came to the final version of the story that I want to tell and show audiences all over the world.

I think this project has been challenging in every way since I started. Because it is so complex. And it's a challenge that I'm willing, and more than happy to take on. I will need your help to create the film that i have in my mind and accomplish this mile stone. 

THE PURPOSE AND IMPORTANCE

The purpose of this project is to kickstart the career of young ambitious filmmaker, with the passion to create stories for the entertainment of the audience. It will be a great testing ground to show his abilities, skills and talent as young filmmaker and portray just exactly what he is capable of. This project will be used to send to various film festivals throughout the nation and the world such as

Cannes (France), Sundance (Utah), TIFF (Toronto), LA Film Festival (Los Angeles), and others!

WHY WE NEED THE MONEY? WHERE WOULD THE FUNDING BE GOING?

The funding would be contributing to various aspects of the production, which will enhance the quality and work that we want to accomplish for this short. We want the film to look and feel as professional as possible with incredible attention to detail that will really impact the film. The only way to accomplish this is with a bigger budget.

The purpose of our campaign is to raise 12,000 dollars for the budget of the film. Every penny will be useful and carefully spent. Your investment would go towards things like:

  •   Location - Permit - Rentals

  • Set Design - Set Decoration  - Set construction

  • Props and Wardrobe

  • Equipment on day shoots, such as  Grips and Gaffers

  • Camera - Dolly

  • Crew and miscellaneous - Daily Rates

  • Editor - Color Correction
  • Foley artist - Sound Designer - Mixer - Composer 

PERKS

We have a great variety of perks.  We know the importance of your money and we are grateful for your investment and belief in this project. As a thank you and a way to give back we would love for you to check out our awesome perks!

* PERKS WILL BE DELIVERED TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR SINCE NOTHING OF THE PROJECTS CAN BE PUT ONLINE UNTILL THE FILM HAS BEEN SENT TO ALL FILM FESTIVALS.* 

THE LOOKS: MOOD AND AESTHETIC OF THE FILM

The most important aspect of the movie is the mood. The mood is what either makes or breaks the film. This is what Film Noir revolves around. The atmosphere of the movie has to be very suspenseful, eerie, and dark. If we can accomplish this, everything else in the film will reflect that; from set design and locations, to props and characters. 

Here are some examples of what we are going for in this film (Very dark, a high contrast with light and shadows).



ADDITIONAL STORYBOARD PANELS


MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE FILM

Who Are We? 

In short we are a group of people who love cinema and came together to create what we strive for a stylistic masterpiece that could display the talent and uniqueness of these filmmakers. 

Robin Hill

Director/ Writer

Robin Hill is a 16 year old kid whose main goal in life is to become a big director in the world of cinema. He wrote 6  short scripts, and 1 feature length script of 190 page that he intends to produce later on in the future. He is ambitious but yet realistic , he understand that he can't make this movie alone and will need all the help he can get to accomplish his goal.
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RANDY WILLIAMS 

(Cinematographer/ Executive producer)

Randy Williams is a 24 year-old graduate from the Los Angeles Film School.  He then went on to work in various professional productions such as "Christian Mingle", starring Lacey Chabert, and  "Tubeathon." 

Randy's wide range of skills have allowed him to take on roles as a camera operator, cinematographer, and editor, among others. He also wrote, directed, and produced a short comedy called "The Pitch" in 2014.

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APRIL  MENDOZA

(Assistant Director/Co Producer/ Location Manager)

April Mendoza is a 22 year-old aspiring filmmaker with a profound love for psychological and philosophical elements in storytelling. She graduated from Chaffey College with degrees in Broadcasting and Cinema, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities.

April’s short films Malice and Love Spell have been nominated and screened at “Chaffey College’s Broadcasting and Cinema Annual Showcase in 2013 and 2014.  She has also worked as a production assistant on an AFI thesis film among other independent projects. Most recently, she directed and produced a short film/music video Just Feels So, for DJ/Producer “MPH”. She plans to obtain her BA in Film – Producing – in Spring 2017. 

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MAYRON HURST 

(Camera Operator)

Mayron Hurst is 23 year-old graduate from the Los Angeles Film School. He was in the same class as Randy Williams and ever since the both have collaborated in many projects.  He also worked on "The Pitch"

Mayron has worked on productions such as "Obsite" and "Huge On The Tube", and "Skater VS" where he worked as Grip . Although his passion for filmmaking includes all aspects of the creative process, his main talent lies in camera operation.

Aside from editing projects of his own, Mayron has extensive knowledge of camera operation, working with high-end cameras like the "Black Magic" and "RED" Cameras used by professionals.

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OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

If you are unable to help us financially, there are other ways you can help! We encourage you to tell as many people as you can about this project. Also, please remember to share this on social media with your friends and family. Every effort counts and is greatly appreciated!

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We need your help to create and tell a beautiful movie that feels alive. Not only will it take time, effort, and creativity to make this project come to life, but proper funding will be the determining factor to make it all possible.

We would love for you to be a part of this exciting project that will hopefully inspire a new generation of filmmakers to go forward with their dreams and ambitions. 

We deeply appreciate your time and consideration. 

Thank you!

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THANK YOU!

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Thank you from the bottom of all of our hearts. Your contribution is of tremendous value for us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to do this generous and kind offering.
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YOU'RE THE BEST

$10 USD
A thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and a thank you on social media!
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THE HELPER

$15 USD
A thank you on social media and a digital copy of the script!
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THE CONTRIBUTER

$20 USD
A thank you on social media. A digital copy of the script. And a digital early copy of the movie.
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THE OFFICER

$25 USD
All previous perks, Plus a digital copy of the storyboard for the film.
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SERGEANT

$30 USD
All previous perks, Plus the digital download of the soundtrack of the film.
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THE DETECTIVE

$50 USD
All previous perks, Plus a shirt of the film.
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COLONEL

$75 USD
All previous perks, Plus a digital download of the behind the scenes content.
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PRODUCER

$100 USD
All previous perks, Plus a screening of the film and have your name as a Producer in the movie.
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THE CAPTAIN

$200 USD
All previous perks Plus a poster signed by the cast and crew.
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THE FILM LOVER

$500 USD
All previous perks, Plus a hard copy of the movie signed by the cast and the team, soundtrack and all bonus features included in the dvd. And the shirt signed by cast and crew.
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

$1,000 USD
All previous perks, Plus a credit on IMDB as an Associate Producer.
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THE BEAST

$5,000 USD
All previous perks, Plus participate in the after banquet of the screening of the film, with the cast and crew. (TRAVELING EXPANSES NOT INCLUDED)
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THE ALPHA

$7,500 USD
All previous perks, Plus spend all 7 days of shooting on set. (TRAVELING EXPANSES NOT INCLUDED)
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THE KING!!! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

$12,000 USD
You have single handedly raised all the money for the film! All previous perks, Plus You will have your name as the EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the movie. You will gain a certain unspecified percentage of any profit the movie gains. And you will also be involved and present in any future projects to come.
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