A Volley of Violence
Tempe, Arizona | Film Short
Action
'Caddyshack' meets 'John Wick' in this exciting and fast-paced action/comedy. Inspired by the comedy films of the 80s, crime films of the 90s, and action films of today, this short is filled to the brim with blood, bullets, and brawls.
A Volley of Violence
Tempe, Arizona | Film Short
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'Caddyshack' meets 'John Wick' in this exciting and fast-paced action/comedy. Inspired by the comedy films of the 80s, crime films of the 90s, and action films of today, this short is filled to the brim with blood, bullets, and brawls.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
CHECK OUT THE HALLOWEEN TEASER IN THE 'MEDIA' TAB!
A Volley of Violence is a student film being produced in the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University. Production is set to begin at the beginning of December and the film will release in the spring of 2022, when the majority of the crew will graduate from ASU! The crew is made up of students and local filmmakers from all over the world who share the same love and passion for filmmaking.
Visit the film's official website HERE.
Andrew, a seasoned hitman, decides to take a break from work after completing the last hit on his contract. After a year of relaxing and playing tennis at his local country club, he’s forced out of retirement when a group of assassins ambush him as he’s playing in the clubs annual summer tennis tournament's final match. Acting entirely on instinct, Andrew must shake off the rust and fight for his life.
The film will be shot at Mesa Country Club. The beautiful campus will serve as an incredible setting for the film with its lush golf course, gorgeous tennis courts, and pristine interior.
I grew up working at a country club as a lifeguard and spent hours daydreaming and making movies in my head as I passed the time during my breaks. This film is a tribute to those daydreams, and my favorite one was always the story of a man fighting for his life as he's pursued through the club.
To me, a country club is a symbol of high society. It's a clean, exclusive, and well-kept facility where the fortunate spend their weekends baking in the sun by the pool and on the golf course. With this film, I aim to pour a bucket of blood all over the raked sand traps and trimmed hedges. I want to lower the protective gates placed around these clubs and show that while they may offer a paradise for the wealthy, they can also serve as a playground for those with the intent to kill.
- KR
A Volley of Violence is a student film and the entirety of the film's budget will come from your support. Without generous contributions, the crew won't be able to pay for things like camera rental costs, food for the cast and crew during production, and film festival submission fees.
This film is being made in the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University, meaning a COVID-19 Compliance Officer will be hired and strict protocols will be followed on set during production in accordance with ASU's policies: https://eoss.asu.edu/health/announcements/coronavirus/management
In preparation of making this film, KR and his team have been making short standalone scenes to practice different filmmaking techniques, styles, and genres. One of those scenes happens to double as the first teaser for the film! Please check them out in the 'Media' section of this page or at KR's website down below! In the 'Media' section, you can also find BTS photographs from the sets of those scenes as well as KR's first short film at Arizona State, Making Ends Meet!
See the scenes and check out KR's other work HERE.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera
Costs $4,500
The camera department will be shooting with a camera with a high dynamic range, the Arri Alexa Mini.
Festival Submissions
Costs $500
Once the film is complete, it will be submitted to film festivals all over the country.
G & E
Costs $5,000
Lighting is an incredibly crucial department.
Food
Costs $1,200
It's essential that the cast and crew are kept well-fed during production.
Art Direction
Costs $2,000
The art department is often overlooked on film sets, but not on this production.
Costumes
Costs $1,200
Look good, play good. Costumes are significant part of getting the look of the film just right.
Pre-Light Day
Costs $600
Often ignored, pre-lighting is a critical part of pre-production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
The team is made up of both students and local filmmakers who have come together to help writer/director KR bring his vision to life. A diverse crew of all ages, friends and strangers from all types of different backgrounds aim to combine their talents to make the best film possible!
Writer and director KR Mooney is a senior from Tucson, Arizona. Since he was eight, he's been shooting and editing video, dreaming of directing feature films. Now at the end of his run in Arizona State's film program, KR considers AVoV "the perfect finale to his childhood" and hopes that a successful festival run with this film after graduation will allow him to take the next step towards achieving his lifelong dream.
Producer Gabe Chapman is a senior from Tucson, Arizona. He wasted no time after arriving at Arizona State, working on the crews of several successful capstone films as a freshman and has been continuing to work ever since. With years of on-set experience under his belt, he hopes to work in the industry in Hollywood after he graduates from ASU in the spring of 2022.
Producer Nick Price is from Grand Blanc, Michigan. Since moving to the west coast in 2018, Nick has been freelancing all over Arizona and California while also making travel documentaries in places like Australia, China, and Haiti.
Executive Producer Bill Poole is from Bend, Oregon. After 20 years in law enforcement, Bill has set his sights on Hollywood with no intention of missing his target. Bill will be the armorer on set, keeping track and constantly checking our prop weapons for safety.
First Assistant Director Nurya Ibarra is a senior from Lake Havasu, Arizona. She is a first-generation Latina college student and is a passionate storyteller and filmmaker. Nurya will be graduating from ASU in the spring of 2022.
Director of Photography Anze Su is a senior from Shanghai, China. As a seasoned cinematographer, he's been shooting commercial video since he was 17 years old and is the proud owner of a production company based in Shanghai.
Gaffer Mitch Star is from Buffalo, New York. His journey to becoming a gaffer took him through several seasons of life before moving to Arizona in 2017 to pursue full-time videography, where he realized his talent with lights while filming weddings.
Editor Justin James is a senior at Arizona State from Phoenix, Arizona. He's an editor at heart but has love and appreciation for cinematography. He specializes in concert videography and has shot and edited videos for Nitti Gritti, Riff Raff, and Excision among many other artists.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
CHECK OUT THE HALLOWEEN TEASER IN THE 'MEDIA' TAB!
A Volley of Violence is a student film being produced in the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University. Production is set to begin at the beginning of December and the film will release in the spring of 2022, when the majority of the crew will graduate from ASU! The crew is made up of students and local filmmakers from all over the world who share the same love and passion for filmmaking.
Visit the film's official website HERE.
Andrew, a seasoned hitman, decides to take a break from work after completing the last hit on his contract. After a year of relaxing and playing tennis at his local country club, he’s forced out of retirement when a group of assassins ambush him as he’s playing in the clubs annual summer tennis tournament's final match. Acting entirely on instinct, Andrew must shake off the rust and fight for his life.
The film will be shot at Mesa Country Club. The beautiful campus will serve as an incredible setting for the film with its lush golf course, gorgeous tennis courts, and pristine interior.
I grew up working at a country club as a lifeguard and spent hours daydreaming and making movies in my head as I passed the time during my breaks. This film is a tribute to those daydreams, and my favorite one was always the story of a man fighting for his life as he's pursued through the club.
To me, a country club is a symbol of high society. It's a clean, exclusive, and well-kept facility where the fortunate spend their weekends baking in the sun by the pool and on the golf course. With this film, I aim to pour a bucket of blood all over the raked sand traps and trimmed hedges. I want to lower the protective gates placed around these clubs and show that while they may offer a paradise for the wealthy, they can also serve as a playground for those with the intent to kill.
- KR
A Volley of Violence is a student film and the entirety of the film's budget will come from your support. Without generous contributions, the crew won't be able to pay for things like camera rental costs, food for the cast and crew during production, and film festival submission fees.
This film is being made in the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University, meaning a COVID-19 Compliance Officer will be hired and strict protocols will be followed on set during production in accordance with ASU's policies: https://eoss.asu.edu/health/announcements/coronavirus/management
In preparation of making this film, KR and his team have been making short standalone scenes to practice different filmmaking techniques, styles, and genres. One of those scenes happens to double as the first teaser for the film! Please check them out in the 'Media' section of this page or at KR's website down below! In the 'Media' section, you can also find BTS photographs from the sets of those scenes as well as KR's first short film at Arizona State, Making Ends Meet!
See the scenes and check out KR's other work HERE.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera
Costs $4,500
The camera department will be shooting with a camera with a high dynamic range, the Arri Alexa Mini.
Festival Submissions
Costs $500
Once the film is complete, it will be submitted to film festivals all over the country.
G & E
Costs $5,000
Lighting is an incredibly crucial department.
Food
Costs $1,200
It's essential that the cast and crew are kept well-fed during production.
Art Direction
Costs $2,000
The art department is often overlooked on film sets, but not on this production.
Costumes
Costs $1,200
Look good, play good. Costumes are significant part of getting the look of the film just right.
Pre-Light Day
Costs $600
Often ignored, pre-lighting is a critical part of pre-production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
The team is made up of both students and local filmmakers who have come together to help writer/director KR bring his vision to life. A diverse crew of all ages, friends and strangers from all types of different backgrounds aim to combine their talents to make the best film possible!
Writer and director KR Mooney is a senior from Tucson, Arizona. Since he was eight, he's been shooting and editing video, dreaming of directing feature films. Now at the end of his run in Arizona State's film program, KR considers AVoV "the perfect finale to his childhood" and hopes that a successful festival run with this film after graduation will allow him to take the next step towards achieving his lifelong dream.
Producer Gabe Chapman is a senior from Tucson, Arizona. He wasted no time after arriving at Arizona State, working on the crews of several successful capstone films as a freshman and has been continuing to work ever since. With years of on-set experience under his belt, he hopes to work in the industry in Hollywood after he graduates from ASU in the spring of 2022.
Producer Nick Price is from Grand Blanc, Michigan. Since moving to the west coast in 2018, Nick has been freelancing all over Arizona and California while also making travel documentaries in places like Australia, China, and Haiti.
Executive Producer Bill Poole is from Bend, Oregon. After 20 years in law enforcement, Bill has set his sights on Hollywood with no intention of missing his target. Bill will be the armorer on set, keeping track and constantly checking our prop weapons for safety.
First Assistant Director Nurya Ibarra is a senior from Lake Havasu, Arizona. She is a first-generation Latina college student and is a passionate storyteller and filmmaker. Nurya will be graduating from ASU in the spring of 2022.
Director of Photography Anze Su is a senior from Shanghai, China. As a seasoned cinematographer, he's been shooting commercial video since he was 17 years old and is the proud owner of a production company based in Shanghai.
Gaffer Mitch Star is from Buffalo, New York. His journey to becoming a gaffer took him through several seasons of life before moving to Arizona in 2017 to pursue full-time videography, where he realized his talent with lights while filming weddings.
Editor Justin James is a senior at Arizona State from Phoenix, Arizona. He's an editor at heart but has love and appreciation for cinematography. He specializes in concert videography and has shot and edited videos for Nitti Gritti, Riff Raff, and Excision among many other artists.