We are a diverse group of film students based in Colorado dedicated to unpacking the complex issues of identity and culture in our art. This is not a love story, nor a coming out story. It's a queer story from an unheard perspective that deconstructs the struggle between culture and identity.

 

Clint is a young man that fits perfectly into his small, rural hometown. With the exception of a secret; he is gay. But does being gay have to mean that he doesn't belong? This is the question that is swirling in Clint's mind. 

Clint has another secret; his friend Billy. Billy is a nonbinary person living in Clint's hometown in the beginning stages of discovering his own gender identity. He is a mentor for Clint as he navigates his own choices around what makes him different. Billy's wisdom is something that Clint has come to rely on. His only beacon of perspective and like-ness.  Despite being cultural outcasts in their own ways, Clint must keep their friendship a secret per Billy's advice - best not to associate with anyone who might jeopardize the perfectness of Clint's life and safety. Their secret friendship has helped Clint find inner-acceptance. But acceptance is not the same as peace, and Clint is left to find his own direction when Billy abruptly moves out of town without notice.

 

 

While our above the line production team will be donating their time to complete this film as a thesis projet, this film will provide PAID opportunities for our actors. Your contribution will also go to locations, allowing us to lock down the set entirely and remain in compliance with state and federal COVID-19 rescritions in addition to our even more strict production policy (more on that below). 

Your contributions will help feed cast and crew on shoot days (this is a massive help and a big part of a smooth, successful operation) as well as some equipment costs and digital assets for post-production. The third largest portion of our budget will go to locations which are imperative for both the story and for crew safety. Fortunately, most of our equipment rentals are covered by the University of Colorado Denver. Finally, after the completion of the film, we will be submitting Bryar County to domestic and international film festivals so it can be shown to audiences everywhere and help take our film careers into the real-world post-graduation!

 

 

Our team is following a strict, minimal-contact policy throughout each phase of the production process. Our sets are strictly limited to six people on set at any given time. That's six people regardless of role or level of connection to the production. Our locations will be locked down completely with the help of our incredible producers, and our crew will be taking on the jobs of multiple other crew members. This is going to take a lot of work to reduce our crew and your contribution is a crucial part of making this film happen safely. Our crew is committed to:

-A limit of six crew members and talent allowed on set per shoot day

-Regular health screenings, COVID-19 testing, and daily temperature checks

-Actively monitoring proper social distancing

-Face coverings worn by everyone except the on-camera talent while cameras are rolling

-Production locations, props, and equipment are thoroughly and regularly sanitized 

 

 

 

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I'm helping to raise money for an independent film titled Bryar County and I need your help! Even a small donation would help in reaching the $8,200 goal. With a donation of $10, you'll be able to provide beautiful locations, cast, and shooting costs. Read more about this film and it's campaign by following this link: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/bryar-county