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The Jacket

The Jacket is the story of how a teen named Danny deals with getting attacked by two gang members for his jacket.

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The Jacket

The Jacket

The Jacket

The Jacket

The Jacket

The Jacket is the story of how a teen named Danny deals with getting attacked by two gang members for his jacket.

The Jacket is the story of how a teen named Danny deals with getting attacked by two gang members for his jacket.

The Jacket is the story of how a teen named Danny deals with getting attacked by two gang members for his jacket.

The Jacket is the story of how a teen named Danny deals with getting attacked by two gang members for his jacket.

Angel Rivera
Angel Rivera
Angel Rivera
Angel Rivera
3 Campaigns |
New York, United States
$3,315 USD 75 backers
150% of $2,200 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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About the Film

Danny struggles to prove that he is just as capable of being a man to those around him. His bestfriend Chris is a tough guy who always has a cigarette in his mouth and carries brass knuckles around waiting for a fight; his single father Ramon grew up in a broken home and has worked his entire life to support Danny; and the teens in his neighborhood are always looking for trouble.

After another failed attempt at bonding with his single father Ramon, Danny goes out for a walk and is attacked for his red and black jacket by Blood members from the neighborhood, named Ty and Jamal. They beat him senselessly, remove the jacket from his body, and then leave it behind, showing Danny that they really did it for the thrill. Disappointed with Danny's defeat, Ramon overreacts and pushes Danny to seek retribution. The pressure gets to him, and after receiving brass knuckles from Chris, Danny hunts down Ty for a rematch.

The film is inspired by a true story. It takes place in East Harlem and will be shot on location. 

The Cast

Where Your Money is Going

The money will be going toward keeping the cast and crew safe, and supplying expendables that are not provided in the NYU Intermediate Narrative rig.

  • Camera/ Electric Department: $50 (for Gaff tape, gels, etc.)
  • Sound: $130 (batteries, Gaff tape, CF Cards, etc.)
  • Wardrobe/ Make-up/ Production Design: $160 (fake blood, jackets, bandanas, clothes, etc.)
  • Stunts: $300 (stunt coordinator, stunt brass knuckles, etc.)
  • Location fees/ Permits: $300 (NYC permit, Police officer on set)
  • Transportation: $500 (transporting equipment, MetroCards for crew, Parking etc.)
  • Food for Cast/Crew: $510 (Spending roughly $10 per person for one meal/ 3 days, and craft services)
  • IndieGoGo Service: $200 (this service isn't completely free!)

All post work will be done at the wonderful facilities in Tisch, which are free for students. With a 10% contingency (just in case something goes down last minute), the total cost of production should be around $2,145.

The Impact

We are trying to tell an engaging story that people will remember, while still raising awareness about issues that young people deal with on a daily basis. The visual portrayal of gang violence, bullying, and domestic abuse should get people to take action and assist families in these situations. Hopefully less people will reach the boiling point Danny reaches.

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