Bone Rush
Denver, Colorado | Film Short
Adventure, History
Colorado, 1875 - Billy Riemann, a blacksmith's son and only support for his family, finds a fossil that leads him on an adventure to find his missing father, who discovered a never-before-seen dinosaur skeleton. Bone Rush is an action adventure western that brings history and imagination to life.
Bone Rush
Denver, Colorado | Film Short
Adventure, History
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Colorado, 1875 - Billy Riemann, a blacksmith's son and only support for his family, finds a fossil that leads him on an adventure to find his missing father, who discovered a never-before-seen dinosaur skeleton. Bone Rush is an action adventure western that brings history and imagination to life.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
Cañon City, Colorado, 1875 - Billy Riemann works as a blacksmith, his family trade, providing for his mother and ailing sister. His father has been missing for months, and not a trace of him has been found...until a dangerous rustler shows up and attacks Billy, demanding a mysterious item his father found. With the help of an eccentric professor and a woman from the Pony Express, Billy discovers his father had found a fossil - the remains of a beast never seen before. However, that dangerous rustler wants it badly. And he's willing to do anything to get it.
"Bone Rush" is an adventure, historical western, that combines history with humor, and science with thrills. With similar tones to "Indiana Jones" and lovable protagonists, it's a story that excite and enlighten audiences everywhere.
"Bone Rush" is based on a concept by Cooper Knight, a Colorado-native author and artist. Cooper is a key crew member, and this story is the prequel to his novel, "Archeoguard," coming soon to independent publishers. Cooper is also a member of the autism community, and by supporting "Bone Rush," you will also be supporting an artist on the autism spectrum. Cooper has done extensive research on early paleontology, and so have writers Breanne Nicole Wilson and Jacob Kimmick.
There are already many stories about dinosaurs, but there aren't many about the people who discover them, much less the early days of paleontology and the time of the 'Bone Wars'. The "Bone Rush" team is working to fix that. In order to progress in scientific discovery, we have to understand where it all began.
We are also committed to incorporating Colorado-based paleontological history into the plot, as well as hiring primarily Colorado-based actors and crew. By supporting "Bone Rush", you will also be helping provide production jobs for Colorado artists, as well as supporting up-and-coming filmmakers and the promotion of paleontological history.
Right now, "Bone Rush" is going into pre-production, and we're working on finding locations, casting, and rounding up the best crew! This campaign will enable us to pay our cast and crew fair wages, as well as afford period-accurate props, costumes, and locations. And, of course, providing food on set! With your help, we will be able to shoot and edit "Bone Rush" by the end of 2025, where it will then be entered into film festivals around the world, and ultimately distributed online on Youtube and on streaming platforms, like Amazon Prime.
However, we need your help to bring this historical adventure to life! So what are you waiting for? Pledge, follow, share, and join the Bone Rush today!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $2,000
The cast brings the characters to life, and a lot of the funding will go towards hiring actors to portray them.
Crew
Costs $2,000
The crew are the backbone of the film set, and we want to bring the best on board for Bone Rush.
Locations
Costs $2,000
Location, Location, Location! Locations are half the magic of moviemaking, and Bone Rush will have a lot of them, many with historical ties.
Set Dressing/Costumes/Props
Costs $2,000
Set Dressing, Costumes, and Props are hugely important for any film, but especially in a period piece.
Craft Services
Costs $2,000
Feeding the cast and crew is priority number one! All film sets require snacks, water, and meals on set.
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About This Team
Cooper Knight is a creative writer, illustrator and editor based in Boulder County, Colorado. In 2019, he graduated University of Colorado Denver with a degree in film and TV. Because of his hard work, he has been nominated for awards, and has been featured on newsletters across various organizations such as Talk to the Camera. He looks forward to taking all audiences on all sorts of adventures, to meet all sorts of characters and places. He’s also a debut author, and can also answer any question about dinosaurs, and prehistoric creatures, audiences may have. Cooper is the concept creator behind "Bone Rush."
Ian Sim is a versatile director and producer based in Denver, CO. Over the last decade in the industry, he has traveled nationwide, delivering a proven track record of success with multiple hit shows on premiere networks like Discovery and HBO Max. Producing a diverse range of docu-series and short narrative projects, his creative vision shines through in the award-winning thrilling short film “Polarized”. With a seamless ability to navigate between documentary and narrative realms, he brings a dynamic and well-rounded perspective to any story. Ian is directing "Bone Rush."
Breanne Nicole Wilson is a multi-international award winning writer, actress, producer, and director from Colorado, and is the owner and founder of Leaky Skylight Pictures. In 2019, she graduated magna cum laude from The University of Colorado Denver with a degree in Film and TV Production, and has since worked with Starz, Truce Media Collective, The Edge Ziplines and Adventures, and NBC Universal. She is the owner and founder of Leaky Skylight Pictures, and this is their third film. Her award-winning projects include “Iridium Springs,” a post-apocalyptic comedy pilot, “Office Chatter,” a short comedy, and “Shenanigans” a dramedy pilot screenplay. Breanne is a producer for "Bone Rush," and is also co-writing the screenplay.
Jacob Kimmick is a Film Director and Producer from Denver Colorado who wants to make films that make people feel better whether that's through laughter or crying. He just wants to help people the way movies helped him grow up. 7+ years of experience pre, pro, and post production, He Recently Produced an Award winning post-apocalyptic Satire Pilot “Iridium Springs”. He says,“I’m a team-player and natural leader who wants to help every department succeed, and steer any project's ship towards greatness with help from my team and my gut feeling of what's best for the project.” Jacob is also a producer for "Bone Rush," and is co-writing the screenplay.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Cañon City, Colorado, 1875 - Billy Riemann works as a blacksmith, his family trade, providing for his mother and ailing sister. His father has been missing for months, and not a trace of him has been found...until a dangerous rustler shows up and attacks Billy, demanding a mysterious item his father found. With the help of an eccentric professor and a woman from the Pony Express, Billy discovers his father had found a fossil - the remains of a beast never seen before. However, that dangerous rustler wants it badly. And he's willing to do anything to get it.
"Bone Rush" is an adventure, historical western, that combines history with humor, and science with thrills. With similar tones to "Indiana Jones" and lovable protagonists, it's a story that excite and enlighten audiences everywhere.
"Bone Rush" is based on a concept by Cooper Knight, a Colorado-native author and artist. Cooper is a key crew member, and this story is the prequel to his novel, "Archeoguard," coming soon to independent publishers. Cooper is also a member of the autism community, and by supporting "Bone Rush," you will also be supporting an artist on the autism spectrum. Cooper has done extensive research on early paleontology, and so have writers Breanne Nicole Wilson and Jacob Kimmick.
There are already many stories about dinosaurs, but there aren't many about the people who discover them, much less the early days of paleontology and the time of the 'Bone Wars'. The "Bone Rush" team is working to fix that. In order to progress in scientific discovery, we have to understand where it all began.
We are also committed to incorporating Colorado-based paleontological history into the plot, as well as hiring primarily Colorado-based actors and crew. By supporting "Bone Rush", you will also be helping provide production jobs for Colorado artists, as well as supporting up-and-coming filmmakers and the promotion of paleontological history.
Right now, "Bone Rush" is going into pre-production, and we're working on finding locations, casting, and rounding up the best crew! This campaign will enable us to pay our cast and crew fair wages, as well as afford period-accurate props, costumes, and locations. And, of course, providing food on set! With your help, we will be able to shoot and edit "Bone Rush" by the end of 2025, where it will then be entered into film festivals around the world, and ultimately distributed online on Youtube and on streaming platforms, like Amazon Prime.
However, we need your help to bring this historical adventure to life! So what are you waiting for? Pledge, follow, share, and join the Bone Rush today!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $2,000
The cast brings the characters to life, and a lot of the funding will go towards hiring actors to portray them.
Crew
Costs $2,000
The crew are the backbone of the film set, and we want to bring the best on board for Bone Rush.
Locations
Costs $2,000
Location, Location, Location! Locations are half the magic of moviemaking, and Bone Rush will have a lot of them, many with historical ties.
Set Dressing/Costumes/Props
Costs $2,000
Set Dressing, Costumes, and Props are hugely important for any film, but especially in a period piece.
Craft Services
Costs $2,000
Feeding the cast and crew is priority number one! All film sets require snacks, water, and meals on set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Cooper Knight is a creative writer, illustrator and editor based in Boulder County, Colorado. In 2019, he graduated University of Colorado Denver with a degree in film and TV. Because of his hard work, he has been nominated for awards, and has been featured on newsletters across various organizations such as Talk to the Camera. He looks forward to taking all audiences on all sorts of adventures, to meet all sorts of characters and places. He’s also a debut author, and can also answer any question about dinosaurs, and prehistoric creatures, audiences may have. Cooper is the concept creator behind "Bone Rush."
Ian Sim is a versatile director and producer based in Denver, CO. Over the last decade in the industry, he has traveled nationwide, delivering a proven track record of success with multiple hit shows on premiere networks like Discovery and HBO Max. Producing a diverse range of docu-series and short narrative projects, his creative vision shines through in the award-winning thrilling short film “Polarized”. With a seamless ability to navigate between documentary and narrative realms, he brings a dynamic and well-rounded perspective to any story. Ian is directing "Bone Rush."
Breanne Nicole Wilson is a multi-international award winning writer, actress, producer, and director from Colorado, and is the owner and founder of Leaky Skylight Pictures. In 2019, she graduated magna cum laude from The University of Colorado Denver with a degree in Film and TV Production, and has since worked with Starz, Truce Media Collective, The Edge Ziplines and Adventures, and NBC Universal. She is the owner and founder of Leaky Skylight Pictures, and this is their third film. Her award-winning projects include “Iridium Springs,” a post-apocalyptic comedy pilot, “Office Chatter,” a short comedy, and “Shenanigans” a dramedy pilot screenplay. Breanne is a producer for "Bone Rush," and is also co-writing the screenplay.
Jacob Kimmick is a Film Director and Producer from Denver Colorado who wants to make films that make people feel better whether that's through laughter or crying. He just wants to help people the way movies helped him grow up. 7+ years of experience pre, pro, and post production, He Recently Produced an Award winning post-apocalyptic Satire Pilot “Iridium Springs”. He says,“I’m a team-player and natural leader who wants to help every department succeed, and steer any project's ship towards greatness with help from my team and my gut feeling of what's best for the project.” Jacob is also a producer for "Bone Rush," and is co-writing the screenplay.