Two disenchanted strangers meet in the bathroom of a Halloween party. What starts as an unassuming conversation devolves into a desperate struggle for survival when sinister intentions invade the claustrophobic space.
Two disenchanted strangers meet in the bathroom of a Halloween party. What starts as an unassuming conversation devolves into a desperate struggle for survival when sinister intentions invade the claustrophobic space.
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About The Project
Horror movie archetypes: the blonde, the jock, the stoner, the nice guy, the person that’s not white… They’re all lambs to the slaughter, but who cares? You didn’t really like them anyway… And you can’t put yourself in their shoes because you’re smart and would never follow that strange noise into the basement.
With its smart, relatable characters, Cheap Plastic Mask is a breath of fresh air in the horror genre, which has become cluttered with stereotypes who make poor decisions solely to move the plot forward. These plot devices have no control over their fate as they are just pawns to be killed off. But our protagonists, Emily and Joel, take control and fight back!
Categorically, Cheap Plastic Mask is a horror film, but underneath is a coming-of-age drama about two late 20 somethings who are stuck leading self-destructive lives, who meet and find hope in each other. They respond realistically to increasingly dark circumstances so you can't help but care about their well-being.We have no doubt that Cheap Plastic Mask will find an audience not only with horror fans but with movie lovers looking for honesty and believability. We are also very proud that our team is made up of voices not often heard in mainstream horror. The majority of our production team is female, our director is a woman, our director of photography is a woman, and our screenwriter is a gay man. With the support of our community we can tell this story we have so much passion for!Incentives
$10
Every cent helps! For every $10 you donate you will receive 100 Sparks, which is the exact amount needed for one free viewing of Cheap Plastic Mask in the Seed&Spark Cinema. You're basically getting a free movie ticket for your donation! All Donors at this level and higher will receive a shout out on social media and will be thanked in the credits of Cheap Plastic Mask.$25
All Donors at this level and higher will be given access to an exclusive set of behind the scenes photos and a thank you video from the set of Cheap Plastic Mask.
Also: 2 free views of Cheap Plastic Mask in the Seed&Spark Cinema
$50
All Donors at this level and higher will receive a personalized list of horror movie recommendations from our Screenwriter/Resident Horror Nerd Jake Carr based on your genre preferences. His tastes are eclectic and wild, so prepare for some unexpected thrills just in time for Halloween!
Also: 5 free views of Cheap Plastic Mask in the Seed and Spark Cinema.
$75
All Donors at this level and higher will receive an e-copy of the Cheap Plastic Mask screenplay! See firsthand how words on the page translate to terror on the screen.
$100
All Donors at this level and higher will receive a signed postcard from the Cheap Plastic Mask set. Clear some refrigerator space now!
$150
The FIRST 10 donors at this level will receive their choice of a professionally taken 11x14 production still. Proudly display visual art from the film you helped bring to life!
$200
Hey there, Big Spender. This donation level is your official invite to the party! The FIRST 4 eligible Donors at this level (pending availability) are invited to visit the set of Cheap Plastic Mask for an afternoon while we film. We will be shooting mid-November in Chicago, and will not be able to provide transportation or lodging. More details about this exciting opportunity will follow upon donation.
ALL Donors at this level and higher will receive a personalized backstage video from set, showcasing how your donation went to use!
*NOTE: The first 4 Donors at this level will receive their choice of ONE Limited Quantity incentive.
$300
Now we're talkin. The FIRST 3 eligible Donors at this level (pending availability) have the opportunity to appear as Extras in a Halloween party seqeuence in the film! Filming will take place mid-November in Chicago, we cannot provide transit or lodging. More details about this exciting opportunity will follow upon donation.
ALL Donors at this level and higher will receive access to an exclusive set of Deleted Scenes and Bloopers to be cut during editing.
*NOTE: The first 3 Donors at this level will receive their choice of ONE Limited Quantity incentive.
$400
The FIRST 3 donors at this level will receive a vial of the special effects blood we are using in the film! Forget going to Jared. This is the perfect gift for that special someone, just in time for Christmas.
*NOTE: The first 3 Donors at this level will receive their choice of ONE Limited Quantity incentive.
$500
Holy Hell, you're generous! ALL Donors at this level will recieve an Associate Producer credit in the film.
The FIRST 3 donors at this level will also receive their own official copy of the titular mask worn in the film.
*NOTE: The first 3 Donors at this level will receive their choice of TWO Limited Quantity incentives.
$750
We. Adore. You. Cheap Plastic Mask simply would not exist without Donors like you. As such, you will receive an Exectuive Producer credit in the film. You will also recieve a signed photograph of the entire Cheap Plastic Mask cast and crew on set.
*NOTE: Donors at this level will receive their choice of TWO Limited Quantity incentives.
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$10
Every cent helps! For every $10 you donate you will receive 100 Sparks, which is the exact amount needed for one free viewing of Cheap Plastic Mask in the Seed&Spark Cinema. You're basically getting a free movie ticket for your donation! All Donors at this level and higher will receive a shout out on social media and will be thanked in the credits of Cheap Plastic Mask.$25
All Donors at this level and higher will be given access to an exclusive set of behind the scenes photos and a thank you video from the set of Cheap Plastic Mask.
Also: 2 free views of Cheap Plastic Mask in the Seed&Spark Cinema
$50
All Donors at this level and higher will receive a personalized list of horror movie recommendations from our Screenwriter/Resident Horror Nerd Jake Carr based on your genre preferences. His tastes are eclectic and wild, so prepare for some unexpected thrills just in time for Halloween!
Also: 5 free views of Cheap Plastic Mask in the Seed and Spark Cinema.
$75
All Donors at this level and higher will receive an e-copy of the Cheap Plastic Mask screenplay! See firsthand how words on the page translate to terror on the screen.
$100
All Donors at this level and higher will receive a signed postcard from the Cheap Plastic Mask set. Clear some refrigerator space now!
$150
The FIRST 10 donors at this level will receive their choice of a professionally taken 11x14 production still. Proudly display visual art from the film you helped bring to life!
$200
Hey there, Big Spender. This donation level is your official invite to the party! The FIRST 4 eligible Donors at this level (pending availability) are invited to visit the set of Cheap Plastic Mask for an afternoon while we film. We will be shooting mid-November in Chicago, and will not be able to provide transportation or lodging. More details about this exciting opportunity will follow upon donation.
ALL Donors at this level and higher will receive a personalized backstage video from set, showcasing how your donation went to use!
*NOTE: The first 4 Donors at this level will receive their choice of ONE Limited Quantity incentive.
$300
Now we're talkin. The FIRST 3 eligible Donors at this level (pending availability) have the opportunity to appear as Extras in a Halloween party seqeuence in the film! Filming will take place mid-November in Chicago, we cannot provide transit or lodging. More details about this exciting opportunity will follow upon donation.
ALL Donors at this level and higher will receive access to an exclusive set of Deleted Scenes and Bloopers to be cut during editing.
*NOTE: The first 3 Donors at this level will receive their choice of ONE Limited Quantity incentive.
$400
The FIRST 3 donors at this level will receive a vial of the special effects blood we are using in the film! Forget going to Jared. This is the perfect gift for that special someone, just in time for Christmas.
*NOTE: The first 3 Donors at this level will receive their choice of ONE Limited Quantity incentive.
$500
Holy Hell, you're generous! ALL Donors at this level will recieve an Associate Producer credit in the film.
The FIRST 3 donors at this level will also receive their own official copy of the titular mask worn in the film.
*NOTE: The first 3 Donors at this level will receive their choice of TWO Limited Quantity incentives.
$750
We. Adore. You. Cheap Plastic Mask simply would not exist without Donors like you. As such, you will receive an Exectuive Producer credit in the film. You will also recieve a signed photograph of the entire Cheap Plastic Mask cast and crew on set.
*NOTE: Donors at this level will receive their choice of TWO Limited Quantity incentives.
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About This Team
Allie Kunkler (Producer/Director) is a Chicago theatre/film actor and makeup artist (represented by Ford Artists), and holds a BA in Theatre from Miami University. Having been both in front of and behind the camera for several independent horror films, Allie is excited to sit in the director’s chair for the first time and have her vision for Cheap Plastic Mask come to life. In addition to her film work, she has done makeup for ABC News, The Food Network, Kohl’s, Sears and Chicago Social Magazine. She studies Meisner at Black Box Acting Studio and has completed the writing conservatory at The Second City.
Jake Carr (Writer/Prodcuer/”JOEL”) is a theatre/film actor in Chicago, thrilled to be bringing his first horror screenplay to life after a lifetime of studying the genre. He holds degrees in Theatre and Psychology from Miami University of Ohio, and has studied extensively with Black Box Acting Studio in Chicago, where he is proud to be an instructor. He has reviewed and dissected over 100 films from around the world on his blog, Love/Hate Horror: lovehatehorror.blogspot.com. As a voice in the horror community, Jake aim creates stories rooted in recognizable, intelligent characters, adding to the emotional impact when extreme circumstances enter the mix.
Moira Begale (Producer) is a theatre/film actor and producer in Chicago. A graduate of Illinois State University with a double major in Theater/Acting and Theater Management, Moira has also trained in Meisner with the fearless folks at Black Box Acting. Moira recently produced Private Detectives and was the Associate Producer for Break a Leg. Moira is delighted to be working with a fantastic team and on script rich with characters and honest storytelling. Moira Begale is also heading up production with Dave and Co., OUT OF YOUR MIND, a comedic mentalism experience at The Comedysportz Chicago Theatre running from 8/21 - 9/25. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.
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