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"WHAT'S IT ABOUT?"
The Witness, a fifteen-minute crime thriller from the mind of Prize TV’s John Jay Davison. When a veteran detective gets called for his last job he faces a serial killer unlike any he has seen before. With no leads and victims piling up, doubt creeps in until finally a witness comes to him and reveals a suspect. But after all this time would such a crafty killer make such a simple mistake or is there more to it? Fans of Criminal Minds, Law and Order, and the film Prisoners will love the twists and turns of The Witness.
DIRECTORS BIO
"WHO'S JOHN JAY DAVISON?"
"My name's John Davison but everyone calls me Jay. I'm a filmmaker and photographer based out in the Valley. I've been making films since my sophomore year in high school. Right after graduation, I took on a lot of internships in the industry just for learning experiences. I soon got a clearer understanding on how film production works. "
"For years now, I've directed a dozen small projects. Two involving squad cars, of course! I’ve directed music videos, commercials, and short shorts but now I believe I'm ready for a longer in length project like The Witness."
UPDATE 11.21.14 'CASTING FOR THE LEAD ROLES'
We recently held auditions for the lead roles. Assistant Director Leon Pierce Jr. and Co Writer T.J. Wilson join Director John Jay Davison in choosing the right actors for the film. Leon explains what we were looking for.
"I WANT PROOF!"
My Film Reel (2014)
The majority of the projects seen in this video are projects that I have most likely written, directed, and edited.
"WHY A MOVIE LIKE THE WITNESS?"
"I am a sucker for crime dramas and thrillers. My more fun and creative projects always involve a cop car. Not only to add shock value but just because I love using them. I mean, why not? "
"the thing with writing thrillers is the reaction the audience has when they’re at the edge of their seat, heart racing, and having that excitement of what will happen next. That’s who I create them for and that’s why love creating them!"
PERKS
"WHAT DO I GET OUT OF THIS?"
There's no way I'm leaving you empty handed!
If you contribute $5 We will put your name in the ending credits of “The Witness”(Includes all previous rewards)
If you contribute $10 You will receive a digital download of “The Witness” (Includes all previous rewards)
If you contribute $25 You will receive a special thank you email from the director! In addition you will be sent updates on the film from production to post! (Includes all previous rewards)
If you contribute $50 You will be invited to the private online screening of “The Witness” ! In Addition, you'll be sent the official script!(Includes all previous rewards)
If you contribute $100 You will receive a thank you video from the cast and crew! They will also discuss their experiences on set that you made possible. (Includes all previous rewards)
If you contribute $250 You will be invited on set as an extra. You will get option of playing as a cop, criminal, or bystander. (Includes all previous rewards)
If you contribute $500 You will be credited as an associate producer. (Includes all previous rewards)
"WHAT'S MY CONTRIBUTION GOING TOWARDS?"
In order to make The Witness possible, we're going to need your help. Here is a breakdown of where the money is going and how it is being distributed:
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Every dollar will go toward the production. We hope that you are willing to contribute as much as you can and make this film a reality. We need all the help we can get! Even a dollar makes a difference.
"SORRY, I DON'T THINK I CAN HELP."
YES YOU CAN! I understand if you can't contribute but you still can be a big part of this by simply spreading the word! I'd love for you to share our page on your social media, this alone will help us gain more publicity. Just use the share tools built into the IndieGoGo website.
