Blood in the Bayou
Houston, Texas | Film Feature
Horror, Thriller
Sam Butcher a disgraced politician unleashes a fungal bioweapon in Houston to rig an election, turning citizens into savage infected. A Marine veteran, a nurse, and a scientist must fight for survival and a cure before the city falls.
Blood in the Bayou
Houston, Texas | Film Feature
Horror, Thriller
1 Campaigns | Texas, United States
1 supporter | followers
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Goal: $5,000 for production
Sam Butcher a disgraced politician unleashes a fungal bioweapon in Houston to rig an election, turning citizens into savage infected. A Marine veteran, a nurse, and a scientist must fight for survival and a cure before the city falls.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Vision Behind the Bayou
Blood in the Bayou is an action-horror screenplay that follows the outbreak of a mutated fungal parasite (X29) in Houston, Texas. The story centers on a disgraced, ambitious politician named Sam Butcher, who unleashes the pathogen to cause chaos and manipulate a mayoral election, and a brilliant expelled science student named Ahmad Ervins, who is forced to help engineer the strain. As the infection turns citizens into aggressive, zombie-like predators, a disciplined Marine Corps veteran named Ronnie Jackson and a trauma nurse named Monica Reyes fight their way through the city to survive, evade armed tactical operatives, and race against time to stop the epidemic before a final military purge destroys the city.
The Story We Are Telling
Blood in the Bayou isn't just a horror film—it’s an exploration of isolation, survival, and the dark, untamed history that lingers beneath the surface of the southern landscape. When we set out to create this project, the goal was to strip away the noise of modern horror and lean into a raw, atmospheric dread that grips you by the throat and refuses to let go. The swamp isn't merely a backdrop; it is a living, breathing character that watches, waits, and consumes.
At its core, Blood in the Bayou follows characters pushed to the absolute edge when an ordinary escape spirals into a psychological and physical nightmare. We wanted to tell a story where the threat is relentless, the stakes are absolute, and every shadow feels like a closing trap. It’s a relentless dive into fear, crafted to keep audiences guessing and gasping until the very last frame.
The Promise to You
With this campaign, we are making a direct pact with our audience: we are delivering a visceral, uncompromising horror experience that respects your intelligence and feeds your adrenaline. Your support doesn't just fund a production; it fuels DREAMS. Step into the shadows with us and let's bring Blood in the Bayou to life.
Filming Status:
Where we are: We have locked our script, completed initial casting preparations, and mapped out our production logistics in rural locations and already in the process of shooting scenes.
How this campaign helps: Your funding directly fuels our production gear, location permits, SFX makeup elements, and cast/crew support.
What happens next: Once filming wraps, backers will get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, Level 29 Merch, and release details.
Stretch Goals: If we push past 100% funded, unlocked stretch goals will go toward getting more Zombies(Zombie Extras), Location rentals & permits, enhanced creature FX, post-production sound design and Marketing.
Call to Action: Back the project today, share the campaign link, and Join Level 29.
Spread the Word:
We’re bringing raw indie horror to life with Blood in the Bayou from Level 29 Ent. directed by Le'Ron Green! 🐊🧟♂️🎬 Help us hit our funding goal and bring this gritty thriller to the screen. Check out the campaign and back the project here.
*Discloser Al was used only to make the movie title cover background of the original character.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew Stipends
Costs $3,100
Key Cast / Crew / Special FX Makeup Artist/ Zombies Extras
Locations & Permitting
Costs $600
For Location rentals Bayou / Rural Location Permit & Access Studio / Controlled Set Space Backup needed.
Catering & Operations
Costs $500
Cast & Crew Craft Services / Hot Meals Production Insurance & Contingency Fund
Production & Equipment
Costs $800
Lighting & Grip Kit Pro Audio Gear (Boom, Lavs, Recorder)
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About This Team
Meet the Director:
Le'Ron Green is an independent filmmaker, scriptwriter, director, musical artist and actor operating under his production banners, Level 29 Production and Level 29 Ent. Combining his training in music production and audio engineering from the Los Angeles Film School with digital cinematography studies at Full Sail University, Le'Ron infuses his visual work with a sharp, rhythm-driven sonic and cinematic depth.
Spanning a wide range of genres, including crime drama, horror, thriller, comedy, and romance, His catalog features original projects such as the gritty Houston-set crime drama Black Sheep, the high-tension action thriller short The Sneaky Link, the indie horror features Blood in the Bayou and Viral (which received an honorable mention from the Black Independent Film Association and an official selection at the Dream Catchers Film Festival), as well as Jester. He also showcases his versatility both behind and in front of the camera in projects like the romance short The Accidental Encounter (acting alongside directing and writing) and the short film The Lick. Blending multi-genre storytelling with a strong foundation in audio and visual arts, he continues to build and expand the footprint of Level 29 with every new release.
Meet Special FX Makeup Supervisor:
Demonica (Bonnie de Vette) Farr is an accomplished artist and creative professional making waves at the intersection of music production, visual storytelling, and practical special effects makeup. As a frequent musical collaborator with independent filmmaker and artist Le'Ron Green—contributing to tracks like Easy, Undefeated, Daydreaming and Intentional—she brings a sharp, distinct creative vision to every project she touches.
Transitioning her extensive artistry behind the scenes, Bonnie serves as the Special FX Makeup Supervisor for Level 29 Ent. (Level 29 Productions). Already showing her work from Blood in the Bayou's Trailer and also known for her meticulous practical work, grit, and hands-on mastery of horror and atmospheric design, she brings visceral, realistic depth from concept to screen, ensuring every gory detail and spine-chilling transformation looks as terrifyingly real as possible.
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Vision Behind the Bayou
Blood in the Bayou is an action-horror screenplay that follows the outbreak of a mutated fungal parasite (X29) in Houston, Texas. The story centers on a disgraced, ambitious politician named Sam Butcher, who unleashes the pathogen to cause chaos and manipulate a mayoral election, and a brilliant expelled science student named Ahmad Ervins, who is forced to help engineer the strain. As the infection turns citizens into aggressive, zombie-like predators, a disciplined Marine Corps veteran named Ronnie Jackson and a trauma nurse named Monica Reyes fight their way through the city to survive, evade armed tactical operatives, and race against time to stop the epidemic before a final military purge destroys the city.
The Story We Are Telling
Blood in the Bayou isn't just a horror film—it’s an exploration of isolation, survival, and the dark, untamed history that lingers beneath the surface of the southern landscape. When we set out to create this project, the goal was to strip away the noise of modern horror and lean into a raw, atmospheric dread that grips you by the throat and refuses to let go. The swamp isn't merely a backdrop; it is a living, breathing character that watches, waits, and consumes.
At its core, Blood in the Bayou follows characters pushed to the absolute edge when an ordinary escape spirals into a psychological and physical nightmare. We wanted to tell a story where the threat is relentless, the stakes are absolute, and every shadow feels like a closing trap. It’s a relentless dive into fear, crafted to keep audiences guessing and gasping until the very last frame.
The Promise to You
With this campaign, we are making a direct pact with our audience: we are delivering a visceral, uncompromising horror experience that respects your intelligence and feeds your adrenaline. Your support doesn't just fund a production; it fuels DREAMS. Step into the shadows with us and let's bring Blood in the Bayou to life.
Filming Status:
Where we are: We have locked our script, completed initial casting preparations, and mapped out our production logistics in rural locations and already in the process of shooting scenes.
How this campaign helps: Your funding directly fuels our production gear, location permits, SFX makeup elements, and cast/crew support.
What happens next: Once filming wraps, backers will get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, Level 29 Merch, and release details.
Stretch Goals: If we push past 100% funded, unlocked stretch goals will go toward getting more Zombies(Zombie Extras), Location rentals & permits, enhanced creature FX, post-production sound design and Marketing.
Call to Action: Back the project today, share the campaign link, and Join Level 29.
Spread the Word:
We’re bringing raw indie horror to life with Blood in the Bayou from Level 29 Ent. directed by Le'Ron Green! 🐊🧟♂️🎬 Help us hit our funding goal and bring this gritty thriller to the screen. Check out the campaign and back the project here.
*Discloser Al was used only to make the movie title cover background of the original character.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew Stipends
Costs $3,100
Key Cast / Crew / Special FX Makeup Artist/ Zombies Extras
Locations & Permitting
Costs $600
For Location rentals Bayou / Rural Location Permit & Access Studio / Controlled Set Space Backup needed.
Catering & Operations
Costs $500
Cast & Crew Craft Services / Hot Meals Production Insurance & Contingency Fund
Production & Equipment
Costs $800
Lighting & Grip Kit Pro Audio Gear (Boom, Lavs, Recorder)
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Meet the Director:
Le'Ron Green is an independent filmmaker, scriptwriter, director, musical artist and actor operating under his production banners, Level 29 Production and Level 29 Ent. Combining his training in music production and audio engineering from the Los Angeles Film School with digital cinematography studies at Full Sail University, Le'Ron infuses his visual work with a sharp, rhythm-driven sonic and cinematic depth.
Spanning a wide range of genres, including crime drama, horror, thriller, comedy, and romance, His catalog features original projects such as the gritty Houston-set crime drama Black Sheep, the high-tension action thriller short The Sneaky Link, the indie horror features Blood in the Bayou and Viral (which received an honorable mention from the Black Independent Film Association and an official selection at the Dream Catchers Film Festival), as well as Jester. He also showcases his versatility both behind and in front of the camera in projects like the romance short The Accidental Encounter (acting alongside directing and writing) and the short film The Lick. Blending multi-genre storytelling with a strong foundation in audio and visual arts, he continues to build and expand the footprint of Level 29 with every new release.
Meet Special FX Makeup Supervisor:
Demonica (Bonnie de Vette) Farr is an accomplished artist and creative professional making waves at the intersection of music production, visual storytelling, and practical special effects makeup. As a frequent musical collaborator with independent filmmaker and artist Le'Ron Green—contributing to tracks like Easy, Undefeated, Daydreaming and Intentional—she brings a sharp, distinct creative vision to every project she touches.
Transitioning her extensive artistry behind the scenes, Bonnie serves as the Special FX Makeup Supervisor for Level 29 Ent. (Level 29 Productions). Already showing her work from Blood in the Bayou's Trailer and also known for her meticulous practical work, grit, and hands-on mastery of horror and atmospheric design, she brings visceral, realistic depth from concept to screen, ensuring every gory detail and spine-chilling transformation looks as terrifyingly real as possible.