Bed By Nine
Los Angeles, California | Music Video
Comedy, Music
Comedian Max Castillo and director Christian Klein have assembled a talented team of artists, dancers, and camera crew from all walks of life who are committed to creating a stellar video for Max’s comedy/rap song “Bed By Nine” once funds are in place!
Bed By Nine
Los Angeles, California | Music Video
Comedy, Music
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Comedian Max Castillo and director Christian Klein have assembled a talented team of artists, dancers, and camera crew from all walks of life who are committed to creating a stellar video for Max’s comedy/rap song “Bed By Nine” once funds are in place!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
LISTEN TO THE SONG!
After several years of building up a following by making content on his phone, comedian Max Castillo is ready for his first full-fledged production with a professional film crew. He has partnered with upcoming director/VFX extraordinaire Christian Klein, who became obsessed with the song “Bed By Nine” after seeing Max perform it live at a comedy show.
Together, they concocted a wild video treatment that goes far beyond the earthly bedroom setting suggested by the song.
We open on Big Time Maca lounging in his luxurious, sunset-drenched bedroom. His girlfriend enters , ready for love, and Maca is willing...but then the forces of sleepiness take hold. We follow him as he flies through his extravagant dream world to find what he truly desires - his bed, in human form! They perform a sensual ballroom dance, and then finally, they are joined in the dream world by other friends of Maca's who have also fallen asleep on their partners.
We're coming for you, Baz Luhrmann!
Christian and Max are huge fans of the band The Lonely Island, comedy rapper Lil Dicky, the musical TV show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and multi-talented artist Lil Nas X. For this music video, they seek to channel that same ethos of a comedy sketch set to music, with the silly subject matter taken dead seriously in terms of production value and visual craftsmanship. They want to reach that point where the high visual quality becomes an additional layer of comedy - leaving the viewer wondering how something so goofy could possibly look so good!
Also, since the song is inspired by the musical stylings of 90's R&B, the video will keep those vibes going by paying homage to visual language of music videos by artists such as Boyz II Men, Janet Jackson, and Marvin Gaye. There will be sexy sunset lighting, dreamy blooming highlights, slow motion, groovy dance, and over-the-top romance galore!
We have all of our creatives, crew and locations locked, so now all we need is your generosity to make this crazy vision a reality.
Read the full video treatment if you want to learn even more!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Key Creative Talent
Costs $4,350
Our collaborators are experienced professionals that need to be paid what they're worth!
Crew
Costs $3,800
A standard film crew is several other industry professionals that also need to be paid fairly.
Location Rentals
Costs $2,200
We will be renting a green screen studio and a bedroom set for this production.
Gear
Costs $2,350
All of the camera gear, lights, tools and equipment that our crew will need.
Dancers
Costs $2,000
There will be two dancers inside the Lady Bed costume, as well as two more backup dancers!
Craft Services
Costs $300
All the cast and crew need to eat!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
MAX CASTILLO, aka BIG TIME MACA, is an upcoming comedian, writer, and content creator based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Florida (and proud of it), he combines his eccentric energy and sense of humor to create content and music videos that have amassed millions of views across social media.
CHRISTIAN KLEIN is an emerging narrative & music video director based in Los Angeles. His first music video, Different Kind of Leather, was a smash success for the rock duo Migrant Motel. His 2021 sci-fi short film, Sweet Nothings, played in 20 film festivals, where it received numerous awards for its screenplay, cinematography, and VFX. During his 3-year tenure as a senior motion graphics artist for Ingenuity Studios, he contributed to high-profile productions such as Netflix’s The Social Dilemma, Cowboy Bebop, and The Boys. He has now stepped down from that position to focus on directing full-time.
VICTOR INGLES is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer, camera operator, and colorist from Boca Raton, Florida. He has a B.F.A. in Animation and Digital Arts from Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where he specialized in Visual Effects Cinematography, Digital Compositing, and Color Grading. He has shot numerous shorts, music videos, and features in Los Angeles, South Florida, and New York City.
ABI OLIVER is a British choreographer, dancer and artistic developer born in England, now residing in Los Angeles. Some of her notable work since moving to Los Angeles has been artistically directing and choreographing live shows and music videos for creating original choreography and developing artist's movement for America's Got Talent 'Circle The Earth band, urban pop superstar Fox Sinclair and Persian icon Rana Mansour.
LARAE WILSON has been designing for over 15 years. Her Emmy nominated work can be seen in theaters and in films around the world.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
LISTEN TO THE SONG!
After several years of building up a following by making content on his phone, comedian Max Castillo is ready for his first full-fledged production with a professional film crew. He has partnered with upcoming director/VFX extraordinaire Christian Klein, who became obsessed with the song “Bed By Nine” after seeing Max perform it live at a comedy show.
Together, they concocted a wild video treatment that goes far beyond the earthly bedroom setting suggested by the song.
We open on Big Time Maca lounging in his luxurious, sunset-drenched bedroom. His girlfriend enters , ready for love, and Maca is willing...but then the forces of sleepiness take hold. We follow him as he flies through his extravagant dream world to find what he truly desires - his bed, in human form! They perform a sensual ballroom dance, and then finally, they are joined in the dream world by other friends of Maca's who have also fallen asleep on their partners.
We're coming for you, Baz Luhrmann!
Christian and Max are huge fans of the band The Lonely Island, comedy rapper Lil Dicky, the musical TV show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and multi-talented artist Lil Nas X. For this music video, they seek to channel that same ethos of a comedy sketch set to music, with the silly subject matter taken dead seriously in terms of production value and visual craftsmanship. They want to reach that point where the high visual quality becomes an additional layer of comedy - leaving the viewer wondering how something so goofy could possibly look so good!
Also, since the song is inspired by the musical stylings of 90's R&B, the video will keep those vibes going by paying homage to visual language of music videos by artists such as Boyz II Men, Janet Jackson, and Marvin Gaye. There will be sexy sunset lighting, dreamy blooming highlights, slow motion, groovy dance, and over-the-top romance galore!
We have all of our creatives, crew and locations locked, so now all we need is your generosity to make this crazy vision a reality.
Read the full video treatment if you want to learn even more!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Key Creative Talent
Costs $4,350
Our collaborators are experienced professionals that need to be paid what they're worth!
Crew
Costs $3,800
A standard film crew is several other industry professionals that also need to be paid fairly.
Location Rentals
Costs $2,200
We will be renting a green screen studio and a bedroom set for this production.
Gear
Costs $2,350
All of the camera gear, lights, tools and equipment that our crew will need.
Dancers
Costs $2,000
There will be two dancers inside the Lady Bed costume, as well as two more backup dancers!
Craft Services
Costs $300
All the cast and crew need to eat!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
MAX CASTILLO, aka BIG TIME MACA, is an upcoming comedian, writer, and content creator based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Florida (and proud of it), he combines his eccentric energy and sense of humor to create content and music videos that have amassed millions of views across social media.
CHRISTIAN KLEIN is an emerging narrative & music video director based in Los Angeles. His first music video, Different Kind of Leather, was a smash success for the rock duo Migrant Motel. His 2021 sci-fi short film, Sweet Nothings, played in 20 film festivals, where it received numerous awards for its screenplay, cinematography, and VFX. During his 3-year tenure as a senior motion graphics artist for Ingenuity Studios, he contributed to high-profile productions such as Netflix’s The Social Dilemma, Cowboy Bebop, and The Boys. He has now stepped down from that position to focus on directing full-time.
VICTOR INGLES is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer, camera operator, and colorist from Boca Raton, Florida. He has a B.F.A. in Animation and Digital Arts from Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where he specialized in Visual Effects Cinematography, Digital Compositing, and Color Grading. He has shot numerous shorts, music videos, and features in Los Angeles, South Florida, and New York City.
ABI OLIVER is a British choreographer, dancer and artistic developer born in England, now residing in Los Angeles. Some of her notable work since moving to Los Angeles has been artistically directing and choreographing live shows and music videos for creating original choreography and developing artist's movement for America's Got Talent 'Circle The Earth band, urban pop superstar Fox Sinclair and Persian icon Rana Mansour.
LARAE WILSON has been designing for over 15 years. Her Emmy nominated work can be seen in theaters and in films around the world.