WHAT IS UNTAMED?
A new film by Director Richard Kattah. Untamed is an Action thriller about a fighter who fights for pride, money and reputation. He is known as fearless, ruthless, uncontrollable and most importantly for his arrogance. This reputation has gained him more enemies than friends, friends turn to foes as the people he thought he could trust and rely on end up letting him down.
Untamed is set in the underground world of an organised illegal fight scene where people fight for money and respect. Untamed, explores themes of violence, revenge and betrayal. The focus of the story lies in determining how truth evolves as a byproduct of perception of the character. A fighter sets to earn respect of the fight scene but ends up being a threat to the business and is targeted. However, the reality of the outcome is much different than he expected.
In the words of the director "this film will surprise you with cool action and unexpected drama!"
WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE?
Films produced in London tend to portray gang violence, turf wars between rival boroughs and individuals which is not usually the case. As a filmmaker, I believe that London is the new Hollywood and there are a lot of filmmakers, actors and directors emerging from this lovely city.
With this project, we will give the world a different look to what we are capable of doing especially from the youth as well.
This film will help shape a different perspective of what filmmakers from London are capable of doing. This will give young upcoming actors an opportunity to showcase their talents, not just to the people of London but potentially worldwide.
WHY ARE WE HERE?
Since we have not already shot the film, you might be wondering why is Untamed looking for support. The answer: Pre-Production. As you may know, film-making doesn't begin until the director says " Action". During pre-production a lot of work happens, among other things like planning, location scouting and paying for, hiring of equipment and most importantly the welfare of the cast and crew.
So while a great deal of work happens before shooting begins, and during shooting, a lot of work also happens after, and that work costs money.
In order to achieve the cinematic looks we aim to achieve, funding this project will help a great deal in making this dream a reality. We want this film to be the best that it can possibly be, and to do that we need your help. If we do not meet our target, the film will not be produced and it will be such a shame :(.
HOW WILL THE FUNDING BE USED?
We are looking to bring the best quality film we have ever produced and therefore we look to invest in the best equipment ranging from the "Black magic production camera" for a 4k cinematic look and a lot more, About 80% of the funding will go towards production of the film and the 20% will go towards the welfare of our casts, crew and also extra in terms of food, transport etc. We plan to ever extend ourselves to use some homeless people from our communities as extras so we can at least feed them when we can.
WHY THIS PROJECT IS IMPORTANT?
London and Great Britain as a whole is a very competitive place, with many people trying to make films. Good films and bad films, there are a lot of aspiring directors including myself. This project is different. Richard Kattah, a script writer, director and editor learnt his editing skills within a month of getting in contact with premiere pro. He has the ability to think outside the box and make visual decisions to bring visuals to life. The Untamed is Kattah's bold, and financially risky move, to advance his career to the next level.
By taking this chance he is telling every filmmaker that he is here, and ready to make films. You can support this project because you think the film will look good, that's fine, and we appreciate it. But you should back this film to help launch the career of this amazing director.
Other Ways You Can Help
Some people just can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help:
We do understand that not everyone will be able to help fund this campaign, but we know you know a friend who know a friend and it goes on and on. So please share this campaign, spread the word to others, place it on your Facebook and Twitter account. This will make us really happy.
Thanks for taking time to be part of such a great campaign.