A Night at Fairbrooke Lounge
West Hollywood, California | Film Short
Film-Noir, Horror
This short is a horror-noir comedy set in the 50s. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve, focusing on Dwayne as he drinks his sorrows away at the local lounge. His night takes an unusual turn as a mysterious woman walks in. After this night, well let’s just say the town became a little less crowded.
A Night at Fairbrooke Lounge
West Hollywood, California | Film Short
Film-Noir, Horror
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This short is a horror-noir comedy set in the 50s. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve, focusing on Dwayne as he drinks his sorrows away at the local lounge. His night takes an unusual turn as a mysterious woman walks in. After this night, well let’s just say the town became a little less crowded.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The story
A Night at Fairbrooke lounge is a noir horror comedy with supernatural elements. It takes place on the night beofre Christmas at the local lounge in 1955.
It revolves around a lonely washed up western movie star named Dwayne who is grappling with the idea of being forgotten. He and his buddy Sam are regulars at the lounge. The two drink the night away as they fail in their attempts to pick up any dames. That is until an alluring woman named Norma walks into the bar. Dwayne is isntantly enamored, but the arrival of this stranger causes the night to take an unbelivable turn.
The bigger picture:
A night at Fairbrooke Lounge is actually a pilot to a horror anthology series I desire to create. I have 8 episodes written out, each about 40min in length. Every episode will take place in a different decade and include popular horror storylines that were prevalent in that time period.
So I'm kicking off the pilot in the 50s! Be sure to check out a short stop motion teaser/intro I've shot under the media page!
Campaign goal: $20,000
will go towards:
-Locations - Cast - Crew - Extras - Hair/makeup/wardrobe - Props -Music
- Catering - Expendables - Film festival submissions.
STRETCH GOALS:
$25,000-$30,000
Reaching the stretch goal will go towards licensing a hit song:
Hall & Oates 'Maneater.' For the dance number.
Will also go towards extra camera gear that will assist in a more stylistic shoot.
The Characters
DWAYNE & SAM
Dwayne is our protagonist. For many years Dwayne was accustomed to being the center of attention, the hereoic cowboy in many classic movies. He's now having a hard time realizing those glory days are over. He's lived his life as a bachleor relying on the admiration of his fans to fill the void where his love life should be. As that form of acclaim has died down he realizes what he really wants is a kind of love he can't receive from the masses.
Sam is Dwaynes underachieving best friend. He's comforatble in the life he lives which includes a routine of drinking with his buddy at the bar. Sam and Dwayne have relied on one another throughout the years, he's the one constant person in Dwaynes life.
I was influenced heavily by 1955s best picture winner, Marty. I imagine Dwayne to be like Ernest Borgnines character Marty (styled like John Wayne) and Sam to be his friend in the film.
NORMA:
Norma is the female lead. She's the epitome of a femme fatale. Wise beyond her years, she carries herself with the class of a dignitary, causing her to be both alluring and intimidating. She is also a lonely soul who has kept her life that way purposly because of a dark secret she has been harboring.
I imagine Norma to be like Hedy Lamarr or Gloria Swanson- with a touch of Morticia.
JOHNNY & THE REBELS:
The band will play a big role in the way the night turns out. After all- they're part of the orchestration to ambush the innocent victims of Fairbrooke. The band will consist of 6-7 members all styled in 50s matching tuexedos.
JOE:
Most of the story is told through the perspecitive of Joe, the bartender/owner of the lounge. His bar is just about the only thing he cares about in his life. The years haven't been kind to him and he holds deep resentment towards Christmas, resulting in a tough exterior. He has no interest in hearing nonsense about his customers mundane lives-he just wants to pour you a drink. However, much to his dismay, Joe gets wrapped up in the madness of the night.
THE EXTRAS:
This cast of extras will include individuals of all ages. Dressed to the nines in their finest 50s fashion, these poor souls are in for one hell of a night! I enjoy thrifting and have already found a few outfits that would be perfect for this period.
LOCATIONS
Lounge:
I'm looking for a lounge that's spacious enough to have a stage and space for a dance floor. Something that has the feel of a tavern/hole in the wall you'd find in a small mountain town.
Norma's home
Normas home will be a challenge to find. But I’m looking for an elegant estate that’s adorned with ornate antiques. A fireplace is a must.
Exterior town/woods
There will be a quick exterior scene with Norma and Dwayne walking through a small town. Later in the script there’s another ext scene that’ll take place in the woods near a desolate road.
Why now?
With all the awareness being brought to the forefront regarding the lack of women and diversity in this industry I feel now is the time for me to make this project, because there are still not enough women directors out there in comparison to the men. Same goes for people of color. And that needs to change.
Especially in the horror genre, women are often underrepresented or overlooked- and with the start of these issues being corrected I feel it's incredibly important, now more than ever, to support diversity in this industry.
With your contribution you can help do that!
Any amount you can give would be amazing! And if you’d like to help in another way- I will need assistance in finding locations, crew, equipment, and a band.
Please reach out to me if there's another way you'd like to be a part of this project.
Thanks for checking out this page!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $4,000
Finding the right locations is crucial for creating the proper atmosphere for the story.
Cast
Costs $3,000
To pay the stars of the film.
Crew
Costs $2,000
Can't make a movie without assembling a dedicated crew.
Extras
Costs $1,750
For the background talent & featured extras.
Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe
Costs $1,500
For vintage fashion, hairstyles/wardrobe of the time.
Equipment
Costs $2,000
This will go towards equipment rentals.
Catering/crafty
Costs $2,000
Help feed our cast and crew!
Music
Costs $2,000
For licensing music for the band to perform.
Props
Costs $1,000
Props that will add to the aesthetic of the 50s.
Expendables
Costs $250
For any expendables used throughout the shoot.
Film festival submissions
Costs $500
Help get this pilot seen at film festivals!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer & Director
Born and raised in New Orleans, LA. My love of watching and making movies dates way back to my childhood, I would pick up my parents video camera and make short films with my brothers and cousin to pass the time.
The idea of making a career of fiImmaking hardly crossed my mind until it came time to pick a path after high school. That's when I realized there's nothing else in life I'd like to do. So I attended the University of New Orleans, receiving my degree in Film Arts.
I moved to LA a few years ago and have been working in the industry for over five years. Lately I've been working a lot in reality tv but my true passion is in the scripted world.
To get a little taste of my filmmaking style, check out a short I made in college:
Film composer
Brandon Carcamo is currenlty a classical music major at Loyola University in New Orleans, where this semester he'll be mentored by an estasblished film composer in the industry. Brandon is also a graduate of NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) where he studied jazz under New Orleans leading Jazz educators. Brandon's infatuation with music began with a guitar, now he's seldom seen without one! He reccently won first place in the ensemble division at the Houston Classical Guitar Festivel and has established a business of his own giving guitar lessons to those of all ages.
But his passion for music goes beyond one instrument-Brandon is multi-talented, receiving many accolades for his musical abilities throughout the years, and is now working towards a future in film scoring.
Producer
Edmund Lozano is a filmmaker from El Paso, TX. He's written and directed several short films and is currently in the editing phase of a documentary set in Juarez, Chihuahua.
A big fan of the horror/thriller genre and raised on a steady diet of Twilight Zone episodes, I Love Lucy, and 80s slasher films, it's an exciting opportunity for him to contribute toward the success of A Night at Fairbrooke Lounge.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The story
A Night at Fairbrooke lounge is a noir horror comedy with supernatural elements. It takes place on the night beofre Christmas at the local lounge in 1955.
It revolves around a lonely washed up western movie star named Dwayne who is grappling with the idea of being forgotten. He and his buddy Sam are regulars at the lounge. The two drink the night away as they fail in their attempts to pick up any dames. That is until an alluring woman named Norma walks into the bar. Dwayne is isntantly enamored, but the arrival of this stranger causes the night to take an unbelivable turn.
The bigger picture:
A night at Fairbrooke Lounge is actually a pilot to a horror anthology series I desire to create. I have 8 episodes written out, each about 40min in length. Every episode will take place in a different decade and include popular horror storylines that were prevalent in that time period.
So I'm kicking off the pilot in the 50s! Be sure to check out a short stop motion teaser/intro I've shot under the media page!
Campaign goal: $20,000
will go towards:
-Locations - Cast - Crew - Extras - Hair/makeup/wardrobe - Props -Music
- Catering - Expendables - Film festival submissions.
STRETCH GOALS:
$25,000-$30,000
Reaching the stretch goal will go towards licensing a hit song:
Hall & Oates 'Maneater.' For the dance number.
Will also go towards extra camera gear that will assist in a more stylistic shoot.
The Characters
DWAYNE & SAM
Dwayne is our protagonist. For many years Dwayne was accustomed to being the center of attention, the hereoic cowboy in many classic movies. He's now having a hard time realizing those glory days are over. He's lived his life as a bachleor relying on the admiration of his fans to fill the void where his love life should be. As that form of acclaim has died down he realizes what he really wants is a kind of love he can't receive from the masses.
Sam is Dwaynes underachieving best friend. He's comforatble in the life he lives which includes a routine of drinking with his buddy at the bar. Sam and Dwayne have relied on one another throughout the years, he's the one constant person in Dwaynes life.
I was influenced heavily by 1955s best picture winner, Marty. I imagine Dwayne to be like Ernest Borgnines character Marty (styled like John Wayne) and Sam to be his friend in the film.
NORMA:
Norma is the female lead. She's the epitome of a femme fatale. Wise beyond her years, she carries herself with the class of a dignitary, causing her to be both alluring and intimidating. She is also a lonely soul who has kept her life that way purposly because of a dark secret she has been harboring.
I imagine Norma to be like Hedy Lamarr or Gloria Swanson- with a touch of Morticia.
JOHNNY & THE REBELS:
The band will play a big role in the way the night turns out. After all- they're part of the orchestration to ambush the innocent victims of Fairbrooke. The band will consist of 6-7 members all styled in 50s matching tuexedos.
JOE:
Most of the story is told through the perspecitive of Joe, the bartender/owner of the lounge. His bar is just about the only thing he cares about in his life. The years haven't been kind to him and he holds deep resentment towards Christmas, resulting in a tough exterior. He has no interest in hearing nonsense about his customers mundane lives-he just wants to pour you a drink. However, much to his dismay, Joe gets wrapped up in the madness of the night.
THE EXTRAS:
This cast of extras will include individuals of all ages. Dressed to the nines in their finest 50s fashion, these poor souls are in for one hell of a night! I enjoy thrifting and have already found a few outfits that would be perfect for this period.
LOCATIONS
Lounge:
I'm looking for a lounge that's spacious enough to have a stage and space for a dance floor. Something that has the feel of a tavern/hole in the wall you'd find in a small mountain town.
Norma's home
Normas home will be a challenge to find. But I’m looking for an elegant estate that’s adorned with ornate antiques. A fireplace is a must.
Exterior town/woods
There will be a quick exterior scene with Norma and Dwayne walking through a small town. Later in the script there’s another ext scene that’ll take place in the woods near a desolate road.
Why now?
With all the awareness being brought to the forefront regarding the lack of women and diversity in this industry I feel now is the time for me to make this project, because there are still not enough women directors out there in comparison to the men. Same goes for people of color. And that needs to change.
Especially in the horror genre, women are often underrepresented or overlooked- and with the start of these issues being corrected I feel it's incredibly important, now more than ever, to support diversity in this industry.
With your contribution you can help do that!
Any amount you can give would be amazing! And if you’d like to help in another way- I will need assistance in finding locations, crew, equipment, and a band.
Please reach out to me if there's another way you'd like to be a part of this project.
Thanks for checking out this page!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $4,000
Finding the right locations is crucial for creating the proper atmosphere for the story.
Cast
Costs $3,000
To pay the stars of the film.
Crew
Costs $2,000
Can't make a movie without assembling a dedicated crew.
Extras
Costs $1,750
For the background talent & featured extras.
Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe
Costs $1,500
For vintage fashion, hairstyles/wardrobe of the time.
Equipment
Costs $2,000
This will go towards equipment rentals.
Catering/crafty
Costs $2,000
Help feed our cast and crew!
Music
Costs $2,000
For licensing music for the band to perform.
Props
Costs $1,000
Props that will add to the aesthetic of the 50s.
Expendables
Costs $250
For any expendables used throughout the shoot.
Film festival submissions
Costs $500
Help get this pilot seen at film festivals!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer & Director
Born and raised in New Orleans, LA. My love of watching and making movies dates way back to my childhood, I would pick up my parents video camera and make short films with my brothers and cousin to pass the time.
The idea of making a career of fiImmaking hardly crossed my mind until it came time to pick a path after high school. That's when I realized there's nothing else in life I'd like to do. So I attended the University of New Orleans, receiving my degree in Film Arts.
I moved to LA a few years ago and have been working in the industry for over five years. Lately I've been working a lot in reality tv but my true passion is in the scripted world.
To get a little taste of my filmmaking style, check out a short I made in college:
Film composer
Brandon Carcamo is currenlty a classical music major at Loyola University in New Orleans, where this semester he'll be mentored by an estasblished film composer in the industry. Brandon is also a graduate of NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) where he studied jazz under New Orleans leading Jazz educators. Brandon's infatuation with music began with a guitar, now he's seldom seen without one! He reccently won first place in the ensemble division at the Houston Classical Guitar Festivel and has established a business of his own giving guitar lessons to those of all ages.
But his passion for music goes beyond one instrument-Brandon is multi-talented, receiving many accolades for his musical abilities throughout the years, and is now working towards a future in film scoring.
Producer
Edmund Lozano is a filmmaker from El Paso, TX. He's written and directed several short films and is currently in the editing phase of a documentary set in Juarez, Chihuahua.
A big fan of the horror/thriller genre and raised on a steady diet of Twilight Zone episodes, I Love Lucy, and 80s slasher films, it's an exciting opportunity for him to contribute toward the success of A Night at Fairbrooke Lounge.