Duncan
by John Valley
John Valley
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Duncan
by John Valley
John Valley
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With Duncan, we hope to provoke a conversation about the role mass media plays in stoking the fires of hate and paranoia for profit. Duncan centers on a confused and bitter young man trying to find some focus in life who realizes too late he, and others like him, are just being played.
With Duncan, we hope to provoke a conversation about the role mass media plays in stoking the fires of hate and paranoia for profit. Duncan centers on a confused and bitter young man trying to find some focus in life who realizes too late he, and others like him, are just being played.
Participating In
Hometown Heroes
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Story
Mission Statement
Duncan is a film about the weaponization of angry young white men but it's also about the people who are harmed most by them and their passionate efforts to be recognized as human beings rather than targets, costarring an ambitious, driven young black woman, with a production team that is 50% women.About The Project
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A fake news satire inspired by the real life conspiracy theory known as Pizzagate. An amateur journalist and a far-right militiaman team up to expose the ugly truth behind rumors involving sex cults, a pizza place and the lizard people.
Incentives
$5
Special Thanks
A shout out on social media the week you donate and a special thanks in the credits of the completed film.
$10
Stickers!
Your choice of a sticker of our iconic reptoid-infested pizza box:
or a bumper sticker warning your loved ones that the lizard illuminati is real:
Claimed: 16 of 200
$20
Drunkan's Drinkin' Pack
Every well regulated militia needs the right tools for the job. And when the job is drinkin', Duncan's got you covered with this pack containing koozie
plus bottle opener
Claimed: 14 of 100
$25
Digital copy of the film
An exclusive digital copy of our revolutionary film. 'Nuff said.
$25
Your own personal militia callsign
The man himself will make an Instagram and/or Facebook live video letting everyone know your new militia callsign, the same week you contribute. Or if you prefer, he can tell them your secret reptoid identity.
$30
Enamel Tootz pin
An enamel pin of the soon-to-be iconic Tootz Pizza box. Please do not attempt to eat. Also includes a digital copy of the film.
Claimed: 4 of 50
$40
Duncan: the Screenplay
A limited digital edition of the shooting script plus a digital copy of the film.
Claimed: 0 of 50
$50
Collector's edition poster by Tim Doyle
A thrilling Duncan movie poster by acclaimed Austin artist Tim Doyle, limited to 100 hand numbered prints (50 for this tier, 50 for the rest of the incentives), plus a digital copy of the film.
Claimed: 19 of 50
$100
The whole shebang
This gets you everything listed above, from the thanks to the stickers to the drinkin' pack to the digital copy to the enamel pin to the script to Tim Doyle's collector's edition poster, plus your own militia callsign.
Claimed: 10 of 50
$150
A walk on part in the war
A part in the movie as a protester with a sign of your choosing (must have final approval from director but creativity is encouraged). The scene will be filmed in central Austin in mid-October. You will also get a digital copy of the film once it's done.
Claimed: 1 of 20
$250
Pizza party
An exclusive invite to our wrap party in Austin, with pizza and free Duncan swag. You will also receive a digital copy of the film once it's done.
Claimed: 3 of 20
$500
The wholer shebang
An extremely exclusive invite to the cast and crew screening of the film in Austin, an exclusive invite to the pizza party, a walk on part in the film, Tim Doyle's poster, the script, the pin, a digital copy of the film, your own personal militia call sign call out, the drinkin' pack, the stickers and of course an extra special thanks.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$750
A private dinner with director John Valley
A once in a lifetime opportunity to watch John Valley eat at a restaurant of his choice. He may or may not speak to you while eating. You will also receive a digital copy of the film and some Duncan swag, and depending on how hungry John is that evening, perhaps some leftovers.Claimed: 0 of 4
$1,000
A personalized music video or short film by John Valley
For the low low price of a grand, John Valley will direct a music video for your band, or a short film on a subject of your choosing, or, if you prefer, a hit piece on your archnemesis. This price includes John's director fee and editing, but you must cover the production costs. Also gets you a digital copy of the film.
Sold Out!
$5,000
An executive producer credit
What do executive producers actually do? Who knows. But for $5,000 you can be an executive producer! Don't miss out on this opportunity to wow your friends with your own personal IMDB page, featuring a flattering photo of you from 20 or more years ago. You will also be invited to our cast and crew screening, our pizza party and will receive all of the incentives listed before this (except for the private dinner with John and the music video).
Claimed: 0 of 4
$10,000
You're our new producer
For $10,000, you can lord it over those executive producer plebes and get some of those mythical "points" those Hollywood elite always talk up*. This will also get you access to "dailies," which is Hollywood speak for "shit we haven't finished yet." You will be the first to see the rough cuts and you can give us notes (which, in typical artist fashion, we will nod at and ignore)((but no, seriously, we welcome notes)).
On top of that, you get everything that has been listed before, except for the executive producer title (because who needs that when you're a 100% bonafide producer), the music video and the private dinner with John (since he will now essentially be your house servant, anyway).
* points to be negotiated privatelyClaimed: 0 of 4
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Special Thanks
A shout out on social media the week you donate and a special thanks in the credits of the completed film.
$10
Stickers!
Your choice of a sticker of our iconic reptoid-infested pizza box:
or a bumper sticker warning your loved ones that the lizard illuminati is real:
Claimed: 16 of 200
$20
Drunkan's Drinkin' Pack
Every well regulated militia needs the right tools for the job. And when the job is drinkin', Duncan's got you covered with this pack containing koozie
plus bottle opener
Claimed: 14 of 100
$25
Digital copy of the film
An exclusive digital copy of our revolutionary film. 'Nuff said.
$25
Your own personal militia callsign
The man himself will make an Instagram and/or Facebook live video letting everyone know your new militia callsign, the same week you contribute. Or if you prefer, he can tell them your secret reptoid identity.
$30
Enamel Tootz pin
An enamel pin of the soon-to-be iconic Tootz Pizza box. Please do not attempt to eat. Also includes a digital copy of the film.
Claimed: 4 of 50
$40
Duncan: the Screenplay
A limited digital edition of the shooting script plus a digital copy of the film.
Claimed: 0 of 50
$50
Collector's edition poster by Tim Doyle
A thrilling Duncan movie poster by acclaimed Austin artist Tim Doyle, limited to 100 hand numbered prints (50 for this tier, 50 for the rest of the incentives), plus a digital copy of the film.
Claimed: 19 of 50
$100
The whole shebang
This gets you everything listed above, from the thanks to the stickers to the drinkin' pack to the digital copy to the enamel pin to the script to Tim Doyle's collector's edition poster, plus your own militia callsign.
Claimed: 10 of 50
$150
A walk on part in the war
A part in the movie as a protester with a sign of your choosing (must have final approval from director but creativity is encouraged). The scene will be filmed in central Austin in mid-October. You will also get a digital copy of the film once it's done.
Claimed: 1 of 20
$250
Pizza party
An exclusive invite to our wrap party in Austin, with pizza and free Duncan swag. You will also receive a digital copy of the film once it's done.
Claimed: 3 of 20
$500
The wholer shebang
An extremely exclusive invite to the cast and crew screening of the film in Austin, an exclusive invite to the pizza party, a walk on part in the film, Tim Doyle's poster, the script, the pin, a digital copy of the film, your own personal militia call sign call out, the drinkin' pack, the stickers and of course an extra special thanks.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$750
A private dinner with director John Valley
A once in a lifetime opportunity to watch John Valley eat at a restaurant of his choice. He may or may not speak to you while eating. You will also receive a digital copy of the film and some Duncan swag, and depending on how hungry John is that evening, perhaps some leftovers.Claimed: 0 of 4
$1,000
A personalized music video or short film by John Valley
For the low low price of a grand, John Valley will direct a music video for your band, or a short film on a subject of your choosing, or, if you prefer, a hit piece on your archnemesis. This price includes John's director fee and editing, but you must cover the production costs. Also gets you a digital copy of the film.
Sold Out!
$5,000
An executive producer credit
What do executive producers actually do? Who knows. But for $5,000 you can be an executive producer! Don't miss out on this opportunity to wow your friends with your own personal IMDB page, featuring a flattering photo of you from 20 or more years ago. You will also be invited to our cast and crew screening, our pizza party and will receive all of the incentives listed before this (except for the private dinner with John and the music video).
Claimed: 0 of 4
$10,000
You're our new producer
For $10,000, you can lord it over those executive producer plebes and get some of those mythical "points" those Hollywood elite always talk up*. This will also get you access to "dailies," which is Hollywood speak for "shit we haven't finished yet." You will be the first to see the rough cuts and you can give us notes (which, in typical artist fashion, we will nod at and ignore)((but no, seriously, we welcome notes)).
On top of that, you get everything that has been listed before, except for the executive producer title (because who needs that when you're a 100% bonafide producer), the music video and the private dinner with John (since he will now essentially be your house servant, anyway).
* points to be negotiated privatelyClaimed: 0 of 4
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Current Team
About This Team
John Valley
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John Valley is an award winning filmmaker based out of Austin, Texas who has directed music videos for bands ranging from Whiskey Shivers to A Giant Dog to Sweet Spirit, and has appeared as an actor in work by Robert Rodriguez, as well as on the filmmaking reality show Rebel Without a Crew. He is currently directing the pizzagate inspired feature Duncan. Wanna see his director's reel?
Here ya' go: https://vimeo.com/263223085
Taylor Camarot
(Cinematographer)
Taylor Camarot is a cinematographer with a wide array of experience, including work on the upcoming blockbuster Alita: Battle Angel (produced by James Cameron and directed by Robert Rodriguez), the Noel Wells vehicle Social Animals, HBO's award winning hit The Leftovers and more. As a director of photography, Camarot has also helped develop the visual style of Rooster Teeth, which has the highest online subscription base in the world on YouTube, with Taylor's videos amassing approximately 15 million views. Outside of film, Camarot's work has also appeared in music videos for acts like Thievery Corporation and in commercials for Adidas and Mercedes.
Morgan Davis(Producer)
Morgan Davis is a producer whose most recent film work is the Ryan Darbonne directed short film I AM TX, about a black punk trio just trying to play the final show of their tour while dealing with a whole lot of subtly racist bullshit. Through his Austin music focused media company Ovrld, Davis has also produced documentaries on bands like Magna Carda and received a Cultural Arts Division grant for his work with photographer Carlos Matos on the Heart of the City project, which profiled 12 figures from the Austin music scene, including Spoon's Jim Eno, Gina Chavez, R&B legend Ms. Lavelle White and more. As a reporter and critic, Davis has appeared in Fusion (now known as Splinter), Mashable, NPR, SXSW Magazine, Spectrum Culture and more.
Malina Panovich
(Producer/Assistant Director)
Malina Panovich has worked on numerous independent projects, from the award-winning short film June (d. Huay-Bing Law) as casting director and assistant director and the web-series-turned-feature People with Issues (d. Dan Siegelstein) as producer and assistant director to the features 6 Years (d. Hannah Fidell) as assistant director and associate producer, Hellion (d. Kat Candler) as extras casting and coordinator, Discreet (d. Travis Mathews) as casting director, and Mr. Roosevelt (d. Noel Wells) as assistant production office coordinator. Malina spends as much time as she can soaking in all the weird goodness that Austin has to offer and looks forward to the imaginary day when all traffic will suddenly vanish.
Ben Oliver
(Producer)
Ben Oliver has worked in the film industry since 2007, mostly in lighting. He also owns and manages Aduro Film, an equipment rental company operating since 2011. He has helped produce on several other films including: Here We Are, FM 473, Dave, Scanners and more.
Joss Sanroman
(Producer)
Joss Sanroman's background is in advertising, with a degree in marketing that led to her working as an Account Executive on national advertising campaigns. She then moved to Austin from Mexico in 2012. Sanroman's marketing savvy has made her a valuable asset to Duncan not only for promotional purposes but also for providing perspective on media manipulation for the script. Sanroman has also appeared as an actress in music videos for bands like Good Field.
Hannah Shaper
(Casting Director)
Hannah Shaper graduated from film school at Colorado College and moved to Austin shortly after to pursue her passion for film making. She previously worked as the Assistant Director and Creative Producer on the Seed&Spark funded film Am I Out There?.
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