Stunning visuals, gothic imagery and frightening psychology highlight this dark, medieval tale, written, drawn and animated by Scott Storm, whose last animated short, the critically acclaimed 'The Apple Tree', won numerous awards in the indie film festival circuit. Traditional animation lives again!
Stunning visuals, gothic imagery and frightening psychology highlight this dark, medieval tale, written, drawn and animated by Scott Storm, whose last animated short, the critically acclaimed 'The Apple Tree', won numerous awards in the indie film festival circuit. Traditional animation lives again!
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About The Project
Just like my most recent animated short film, 'The Apple Tree', 'Custodian' is a 2D animated short created entirely on a computer and in any spare time I can scrape together. While the first film dealt with themes of whimsical adventures of youth and a touch of environmentalism, ‘Custodian’delves into darker, psychological themes like horror, guilt, isolation and the quest for redemption all of us have experienced.
It has been set in the medieval period, something that has always been close to my heart, no doubt fueled by my having been a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism for many years.
This is the second and rather unexpected campaign for the project after we were, unfortunately, targeted by a fraudulent contributor. A rather sizeable contribution was pledged by an individual unknown to me, and all production funds were delivered in early April. After about 30 days, this individual chose to file a dispute and sadly it did not end in our favor. This second campaign is designed to recover the lost funds and make the campaign whole again, so that I may take the desired amount of time to make the best production push that I can.
Seed & Spark, recognizing that this is highly unusual, has generously offered to come on board with half the lost amount, providing I can raise the other half through this new campaign. Of course, time is short and we must do so by the end of July, 2016 in order to get things back on track.
Once again, composer extraordinaire Joe Kraemer (Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Jack Reacher) will be providing the original score, as he did with 'The Apple Tree'.
It is my hope that we can meet this challenge with the force of a medieval army. Thank you!
Incentives
$5
Commoner
You will receive:
- our unending gratitude for your support!
$10
Vassal
You will receive:
- our unending gratitude
- a Special Thanks in the credits
- One Free Month of Seed&Spark's Executive Producer crowdfunding subscription
$25
Page
You will receive everything form the Vassal category PLUS:
- an IMDB credit (special thanks)
- a shout-out on our social media channels
- a digital image from the finished film, electronically signed by Scott Storm
- one-year subscription to BRIGHT IDEAS (Seed&Spark's film print magazine)
$50
Bard
You will receive everything from the Page category PLUS:
- a digital download of THE APPLE TREE, Scott Storm’s first, award-winning animated short
- Vimeo link access to original pitch video bloopers (gives new meaning to the word “mistake”)
$50
Officially Rejected Bard
You will receive everything from the Page category PLUS:
- a signed DVD of Paul Osborne’s Film Festival Documentary ‘Official Rejection’, starring Scott himself
- Vimeo link access to original pitch video bloopers (gives new meaning to the word “mistake”)
Claimed: 4 of 20
$75
Squire
You will receive everything from the Bard category PLUS:
- A DVD or Blu-Ray of THE APPLE TREE, Scott Storm’s first, award winning animated short
- Digital download of the CUSTODIAN rough cut, upon completion and the opportunity to give thoughts and feedback. (any and all changes subject to my discretion)
- Access to original pitch video bloopers (they are mildly amusing and worth a look at the very least!)
$100
Knight/Dame
You will receive everything from the Squire category PLUS:
- A DVD or Blu-Ray of the completed film, post sound mix
- First teaser poster (11x17) signed by the filmmaker and personalized just for you:
$250
Count/Countess
You will receive everything from the Knight/Dame category PLUS:
- Final CUSTODIAN movie poster one sheet, signed by the filmmaker and personalized just for you. (this is still being designed)
- Links to the Scott Storm filmography of feature films, including the Slamdance Film Festival Award-winning BURN, crime thriller TEN ‘TIL NOON and music documentary WE RUN SH*T
$500
Duke/Duchess
You will receive everything from the Count/Countess category PLUS:
- An associate producer credit on the finished film
- A framed, signed, high resolution image of any shot in the final film. (postage not included)
- Digital clip of the sequence in which you (or whoever you choose to be animated) appear!
$500
Royal Feast
A sit down dinner with mega-talented director Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, VALKYRIE, X-MEN:APOCALYPSE) and CUSTODIAN filmmaker Scott Storm. (Sorry, it's a package deal folks. Feel free to ignore the little guy) You can spend a few hours talking film, creativity, or anything under the sun. Venue at filmmaker's discretion. Travel to and accomodations on the west coast not covered.
Claimed: 0 of 4
$1,000
Prince/Princess
You will receive everything from the Duke/Duchess category PLUS:
- Filmmakers’ pass to any film festival that screens Custodian (travel and hotel expenses not included). Party with other filmmakers, see all the films at the festival that you can handle!
$2,500
Viceroy/Regent
You will receive everything from the Prince/Princess category PLUS:
- Set visit to Scott’s next live action film (travel not covered)
$5,000
King/Queen/Sovereign
You will receive everything from the Viceroy/Regent category PLUS:
- Executive producer credit instead of associate producer credit
- Walk-on role in Scott’s next live action film (travel not covered)
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Commoner
You will receive:
- our unending gratitude for your support!
$10
Vassal
You will receive:
- our unending gratitude
- a Special Thanks in the credits
- One Free Month of Seed&Spark's Executive Producer crowdfunding subscription
$25
Page
You will receive everything form the Vassal category PLUS:
- an IMDB credit (special thanks)
- a shout-out on our social media channels
- a digital image from the finished film, electronically signed by Scott Storm
- one-year subscription to BRIGHT IDEAS (Seed&Spark's film print magazine)
$50
Bard
You will receive everything from the Page category PLUS:
- a digital download of THE APPLE TREE, Scott Storm’s first, award-winning animated short
- Vimeo link access to original pitch video bloopers (gives new meaning to the word “mistake”)
$50
Officially Rejected Bard
You will receive everything from the Page category PLUS:
- a signed DVD of Paul Osborne’s Film Festival Documentary ‘Official Rejection’, starring Scott himself
- Vimeo link access to original pitch video bloopers (gives new meaning to the word “mistake”)
Claimed: 4 of 20
$75
Squire
You will receive everything from the Bard category PLUS:
- A DVD or Blu-Ray of THE APPLE TREE, Scott Storm’s first, award winning animated short
- Digital download of the CUSTODIAN rough cut, upon completion and the opportunity to give thoughts and feedback. (any and all changes subject to my discretion)
- Access to original pitch video bloopers (they are mildly amusing and worth a look at the very least!)
$100
Knight/Dame
You will receive everything from the Squire category PLUS:
- A DVD or Blu-Ray of the completed film, post sound mix
- First teaser poster (11x17) signed by the filmmaker and personalized just for you:
$250
Count/Countess
You will receive everything from the Knight/Dame category PLUS:
- Final CUSTODIAN movie poster one sheet, signed by the filmmaker and personalized just for you. (this is still being designed)
- Links to the Scott Storm filmography of feature films, including the Slamdance Film Festival Award-winning BURN, crime thriller TEN ‘TIL NOON and music documentary WE RUN SH*T
$500
Duke/Duchess
You will receive everything from the Count/Countess category PLUS:
- An associate producer credit on the finished film
- A framed, signed, high resolution image of any shot in the final film. (postage not included)
- Digital clip of the sequence in which you (or whoever you choose to be animated) appear!
$500
Royal Feast
A sit down dinner with mega-talented director Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, VALKYRIE, X-MEN:APOCALYPSE) and CUSTODIAN filmmaker Scott Storm. (Sorry, it's a package deal folks. Feel free to ignore the little guy) You can spend a few hours talking film, creativity, or anything under the sun. Venue at filmmaker's discretion. Travel to and accomodations on the west coast not covered.
Claimed: 0 of 4
$1,000
Prince/Princess
You will receive everything from the Duke/Duchess category PLUS:
- Filmmakers’ pass to any film festival that screens Custodian (travel and hotel expenses not included). Party with other filmmakers, see all the films at the festival that you can handle!
$2,500
Viceroy/Regent
You will receive everything from the Prince/Princess category PLUS:
- Set visit to Scott’s next live action film (travel not covered)
$5,000
King/Queen/Sovereign
You will receive everything from the Viceroy/Regent category PLUS:
- Executive producer credit instead of associate producer credit
- Walk-on role in Scott’s next live action film (travel not covered)
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Current Team
About This Team
SCOTT STORM
Scott Storm resides in Los Angeles and is the writer/director/animator of 'THE APPLE TREE' (2015). He is also the director of three feature films, 'BURN' (1998), 'TEN TIL NOON' (2006) and the music documentary 'WE RUN SH*T' (2012) (co-directed with Michael Rogers); all of these films have met with acclaim at various film festivals in North America.
JOE KRAEMER
Joe Kraemer first met Scott Storm at the age of 11. Thirty years and countless films later, they continue to work together. Other notable films Joe has scored include: 'Jack Reacher', 'The Way of the Gun', and 'Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation'.
DAVID DELIZZA
David began playing music at age 8 but over time, he realized that sometimes he liked making noise more than music, leading him to a career in cinematic sound and foley. He currently works as a production sound mixer. David rocked the sound design/mix as part of a duo on 'The Apple Tree' and will have fun researching medieval-y sounds for 'Custodian'.
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