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The First Rain -- USC Advanced Thesis Film

In seclusion, an android's first experience of sentience challenges his Master's sense of humanity.

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The First Rain -- USC Advanced Thesis Film

The First Rain -- USC Advanced Thesis Film

The First Rain -- USC Advanced Thesis Film

The First Rain -- USC Advanced Thesis Film

The First Rain -- USC Advanced Thesis Film

In seclusion, an android's first experience of sentience challenges his Master's sense of humanity.

In seclusion, an android's first experience of sentience challenges his Master's sense of humanity.

In seclusion, an android's first experience of sentience challenges his Master's sense of humanity.

In seclusion, an android's first experience of sentience challenges his Master's sense of humanity.

First Rain
First Rain
First Rain
First Rain
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$126 USD 2 backers
8% of $1,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

WHO WE ARE:

Hi there! We are a team of passionate filmmakers finishing up our production studies at University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. 

THE STORY:

Selected as one of USC's advanced thesis short films, The First Rain is a science fiction drama that tells a tale of recovered humanity. Set in the future, a steely, grizzled Master takes solace in deep, forested seclusion. Damaged by the loss of his son, he avoids human connection by living alone with Jonah, his refurbished android. The master's effort to remain unfeeling becomes challenged by Jonah's developing sentience.

THE CAMPAIGN:

We are campaigning for your support to create a piece that speaks -- and perhaps connects --  the dichotomy between nature and technology. Our talented director Shelby Malone, a Colorado native, is set out to put great flesh on quite a mechanical concept. Your support will help us to make her breathtaking vision real.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:

Your contributions bring this film to life!! All will go toward the following:

- Locations & location permits

- Rentals of camera equipment for our talented cinematographer

- Production design pieces

- Reimbursement of vital individuals (like a stunt coordinator)

- Craft services to feed the dedicated, hardworking, and unpaid cast/crew

THE BUZZ:

The more buzz, the better! Share this (via email, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) with your friends, family, or anybody who you think would be interested in supporting the project. 

We appreciate all your help and even your consideration!

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Special Thanks

$25 USD
A Special Thanks credit with your name will go in the end credit roll of the film! We appreciate any support and want to put it in writing.
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May 2015
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Film Still

$50 USD
A beautiful production still shot on film.
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June 2015
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Crew Photo

$100 USD
A signed crew photo to put faces to all the names of people that you helped out! Special thanks credit included.
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June 2015
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11 X 17" Poster

$150 USD
A keepsake for the film you helped make happen! Special thanks credits included.
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June 2015
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18 X 24" Poster

$225 USD
A collectors item. 18 X 24" poster signed by the director. Special thanks credit included.
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June 2015
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Coffee Table Book & Poster

$450 USD
Receive a beautiful coffee table book documenting our production. Complete with production stills, behind the scenes shots, and a note from the director, Shelby Malone. Special thanks and 11X17 poster included.
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June 2015
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