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The Last of Us Fan Film

A short film that recreates iconic moments, characters, and themes from The Last of Us part 1 & 2.

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The Last of Us Fan Film

The Last of Us Fan Film

The Last of Us Fan Film

The Last of Us Fan Film

The Last of Us Fan Film

A short film that recreates iconic moments, characters, and themes from The Last of Us part 1 & 2.

A short film that recreates iconic moments, characters, and themes from The Last of Us part 1 & 2.

A short film that recreates iconic moments, characters, and themes from The Last of Us part 1 & 2.

A short film that recreates iconic moments, characters, and themes from The Last of Us part 1 & 2.

Tommy Jackson
Tommy Jackson
Tommy Jackson
Tommy Jackson
1 Campaign |
Estacada, United States
$2,145 USD 13 backers
10% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Real. Authentic. Groundbreaking. 

Our team aims to create the most authentic film experience The Last of Us franchise has ever seen. We plan to achieve this through a groundbreaking cast of remarkable actors, real locations from the game, and spot on recreations of iconic scenes.

The amount of experience our team has had behind the controller with both the 1st and 2nd game has allowed us to become extremely efficient in recreating the story, themes, and vision that naughty dog first brought to life in 2014. Fans of the game will not only be delighted to finally see actors that resemble every inch of the characters, but also find themselves immersed as they see our visceral recreations of the world, combat, and themes.

As die hard fans of the game, our team has spent years crafting ideas to create a budget friendly, fan made film that is capable of matching the high quality production value of studio films. We are proud to announce that the entire project will be shot on the RED EPIC W Camera and the RED Komodo  6K Camera. 
 

We will be shooting this project in the lush forests of Oregon, as well as in the abandoned structures of Georgia. Both locations will feature iconic scenes, action sequences, and characters that will make this the most monumental TLOU Fan Film to date. 

 

The Clicker.

Check out our official Clicker mask! This Clicker will go down in history as more frightening than in the actual games!

 

The Story.

The world of the The Last of Us takes place 20 + years after an outbreak of a mutant Cordyceps fungus that ravage the United States, transforming human hosts into aggressive creatures known as the Infected. Ellie is the main focus of our fan film, both from Part 1 & 2 of the game series. We will be focusing mainly on her revenge fueled pursuit of Abby in Part 2, which takes place after she witnesses the tragic loss of her father figure Joel. Through her violent and hate filled journey, Ellie will fight alongside companions such as Dina and Jesse as they shoot their way through SCARS, WLF, and Infected. This film will show how Ellie's thirst for blood and vengeance causes her to lose herself, making her fleeting memories of Joel impact her in ways she could have never imagined. 

Since this film is from Ellie's perspective, It is very important for us to stay true to Ellie's character. Fans of the game will be delighted to see that we will have her fighting SCARS, WLF, and the Infected on her quest for revenge.

From the exact hunting rifle Ellie uses, to the tattoo she has on her arm, Ellie's portrayal will be nearly identical to the gameplay experience of The Last of Us. 

 

The Cast.

Without the right cast, the attempt of making an authentic and truly honorable fan film of The Last of Us simply wouldn't make sense. So, our team has been able to pull together a brilliant cast from around the country that not only look like the characters from the game, but are able to pull off each characters through spot on cosplays and performances. Each actor embodies a character that millions of fans have grown to love, hate, and mourn. With this colossal responsibility of being faithful to the fanbase that our very team is already a part of, it is our honor to present the cast (so far). 


ELLIE

 

Amy Kay - Ellie's Evolution (The Last of Us Part 1 & 2 )

 

Filming Location: Atlanta, GA

[Amy Kay is a professional ASMR Artist, Cosplayer, and Actor with 100K + YouTube Subscribers and a large Social Media following. She is well known for her cosplay/ASMR videos as Ellie for The Last of Us Part 1 & 2. She will be playing Ellie through recreated sequences of the 1st and 2nd game.]

Instagram: @amykayasmr

Youtube: Amy Kay ASMR

 

Rebecca Hodge - Ellie's Revenge (The Last of Us Part 2 )

 

Filming Location: Estacada, Oregon

[Rebecca is a 23 year old British actress who has lived in Portland for 4 years. She loves to sing and is drawn to the horror and drama genres. She has a deep passion for The Last of Us and even achieved her American accent by mimicking Ellie over the years. She will be playing Ellie fromThe Last of Us Part 2, once Ellie starts her journey to Seattle after Joel's death] 

 

JOEL

 

Thomas Strickland - Joel (The Last of Us Part 1 & 2 )

 

Filming Location: Atlanta, GA

[Thomas Strickland is known for his work on Soldier's Heart (2020) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). He starred in two of Tommy Jackson’s most recent short films, The Valley (2019) and No Way Out (2018).]

 

DINA

 

Allesondra Helwig - Dina (The Last of Us Part 2 )

 

Filming Location: Estacada, Oregon

[Allesondra is a professional actress with Colombian and Italian roots, based in LA. She is passionate about telling stories and living in a world where empathy comes first. You may have seen her on Netflix! Allesondra is proudly represented by OPTION Talent, BRS/Gage Talent, Aqua Talent, and Margie Weiner Management.] 

 

JESSE

 

Saikong Yang - Jesse (The Last of Us Part 1 & 2 )

 

Filming Location: Estacada, Oregon

[Saikong grew up in Minnesota where he started his acting career on stage at the age of 13. He moved to Los Angeles in 2015 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Saikong is Head of Development at Good Zoo Studios.]

 

The Hunt Continues.

We are proud to reveal our main cast of Ellie and her companions for this film, but we have yet to officially cast our Abby, Yara, and Lev. This piece of the puzzle is a work in progress, and we will make sure to update this page with our final choice of actors! Other key characters that might also have an appearance are Abby's father, Tommy, and many of Abby's friends. 

 

The Crew

Tommy Jackson is the Director, Writer, Editor, and Executive Producer of this project, well known for his viral Music Video's and high quality independent Short Films. His work exceeds 30 million views through YouTube and internet streams, as he has shot projects for musicians such as Lil Xan, DMX, Rittz, GAWNE, Crypt, CHVSE, Enkay, Ekoh, Jarren Benton, Crooked I, and many more. As a 10 year veteran within the film industry, as well as a graduate from UNCSA (class of 2018), Tommy continues to work all over the country as a professional Director, Cinematographer, and Editor.  
 


Website: www.tommyjacksonfilmmaking.com

Instagram: @tommyjacksondgs

 

Blake Studwell is the Cinematographer of this project. He has emerged as an exciting young talent at the forefront of the indie filmmaking scene in Atlanta. As an avid fan of horror, he enhances the production value and story of each project by using motivated, dynamic and character focused camera work.

Website: Blakestudwell.com

Instagram: @blakestudwell

 

Anchitta Noowong is the 1st AD and Associate Producer of this project. Anchitta is a Portland-based freelance filmmaker, and media and video producer. Her specialization is in working with local companies that advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs, diversity, social consciousness, and environmentalism. Anchitta's biggest influence in her life is her mother, which motivates her to tell stories about the female experience—especially those stories which are underrepresented.

 

 

Website: anchittafilms.com

Instagram: @anchitta_

 

Enkay is a Producer and Lead Composer for this project. He is a professional musician with over 200k monthly Spotify listeners, 55k Youtube subs, and over 90,000 Facebook followers. His passion for The Last of Us started in 2013 when the first game was released. 

 

 

Website: Enkay47.com

Instagram: @iswearimenkay

 

Tyler Holender is the Production Designer of this project. He recently designed the upcoming horror film WHERE’S ROSE starring Ty Simpkins (Insidious, Iron Man 3, Jurassic World). Tyler is a Los Angeles-based director and 2018 graduate of UNCSA. This project is a long-awaited creative reunion for Tyler and Tommy!

 


Website: https://www.tylerholender.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerholender


Our Goal.

As massive fans of the characters, world, and stories of the Last of Us franchise, we want to create the first high production fan film that does everything right. A proper and authentic fan film that showcases the true brilliance of what Naughty Dog put onto our playstation consoles in 2013 and 2020, is much overdue. We have the cast, the locations, the props, and the skillset to create a film that not only impresses the fan community, but can create new fans who have never picked up a video game controller in their life. Countless fan films have been created for The Last of Us, but none have ever come close to doing the games justice. With the recently announced  HBO TLOU series hitting the community with bitter sweetness, we want to give fans a true cinematic recreation of their favorite game that won't be tampered with by Hollywood sellouts. 

 

Production.

We plan to shoot this project over a period of 4 - 5 days in our main locations of Estacada, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, and Atlanta, GA. We have a tentative shooting schedule to start production at the end of October, 2020. 

Although this production is not SAG, we will be following all COVID safety rules and regulations to ensure the safety of all actors involved 

Once Production is wrapped, post production will take a minimum of 3 weeks, setting an estimated release date of November/December 2020. 

 

What We Need From You

Because we are apart of the same community that we're making this film for, we need your help. This is a non for profit project that will be put onto YouTube for everyone to have access to whenever they want. This is not just our film, it's a film for every fan and member of the The Last of Us community who's been waiting years for a proper live action experience. You'll never have to buy a subscription to HBO, or pay for a ticket at the movie theater. All you'll need to do is search the The Last of Us Fan Film into the search bar of your computer, and you'll be able to watch this project on repeat for the rest of your life.

If 500 people donated $20 each, we would hit $10,000.

If 1,000 people donated $20 each, we would hit our goal of $20,000.

The more money we can raise, the more possibilities we would have in creating a live action masterpiece.  We already have unlimited access to over $30,000 worth of camera and lighting equipment, so not a single dollar would be donated to our camera department. Instead, every donation would be going towards the Cast/Crew, Props/Costumes, Set Pieces, and VFX.

Below, we have broken down the percentage of the budget that will go towards each key element of our fan film.

(Based on $20,000 budget)

Cast/Crew: 40% - $8,000

Props/Costumes: 30% - $6,000

Set Pieces/Locations: 15% - $3,000

VFX: 15% - $3,000

 

What You Get

Not only would you get a lifetime access to The Last of Us Fan Film free of charge, but you would also have the chance to be apart of such a monumental project in TLOU fan film history. When we say "be a part of", we literally mean that you could have your name in the credits of the film, as well as your ideas implemented into the actual film itself. For those who want to donate more, your role could rise to executive producer, and you would be able to come onto set and be apart of this incredible experience. We want to make the most authentic TLOU cinematic experience for every fan out there, and any donation amount would bring us one step closer to that goal. 

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Join Ellie on her journey

Join Ellie on her journey

$20 USD
When the screen fades to black and the credits roll, your name will be alongside the marvelous team that brought The Last of Us Fan Film to life!
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December 2020
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Joel will always be with you

Joel will always be with you

$75 USD
Not only will your name be in the closing credits of the film, but you will receive an early link to the film before its released! Also, the Director Tommy Jackson will give you a personal social media shoutout!
Included Items
  • Credit
  • Early Link
  • Q & A Phone Call from Tommy
  • Tommy Social Media Shoutout
Estimated Shipping
December 2020
3 claimed
We're in this together

We're in this together

$250 USD
You will not only have your name placed in the credits, but you will also get a personal social media shoutout from our marvelous team! To top off this perk, you will also have the option to join in on our Zoom Pre-Production meetings so that you can interact with the cast/crew and be apart of this wonderful experience!
Included Items
  • Credit
  • Involvement in Pre-Production
  • Early Link
  • Amy Kay Social Media Shoutout
  • Enkay Social Media Shoutout
  • Q & A Phone Call from Tommy
  • Tommy Social Media Shoutout
Estimated Shipping
December 2020
1 claimed
Welcome to the team

Welcome to the team

$500 USD
Your name will be in the credits, you’ll receive a social media shoutout from the cast/crew, you will be able to sit in on zoom calls between the cast and crew and give input, you will receive an early link once the film is finished... But, you will also receive our edited cuts of the film so that you can give us real constructive feedback!
Included Items
  • Credit
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Involvement in Pre-Production
  • Early Link
  • Feedback Giver of Cuts
  • Amy Kay Social Media Shoutout
  • Enkay Social Media Shoutout
  • Q & A Phone Call from Tommy
  • Tommy Social Media Shoutout
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December 2020
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Executive Producer

Executive Producer

$1,500 USD
You are now an Executive Producer of our film. You’re a key part of our team. You will be given the opportunity to not only be credited as an Executive Producer, but you can come onto the set and be apart of our shoot AS a producer! This entire shoot is going to be a once in a lifetime experience, and now you get to be apart of it!
Included Items
  • Credit
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Involvement in Pre-Production
  • Early Link
  • Feedback Giver of Cuts
  • Onset Privileges
  • Amy Kay Social Media Shoutout
  • Enkay Social Media Shoutout
  • Tommy Social Media Shoutout
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December 2020
1 claimed

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