Going Rogue
Monroe Township, New Jersey | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
How are some people considered "bad guys" in a world of Heroes? True, crime is a factor, but how do those with superpowers fall into the pit of villainy? This story follows two wannabe villains, who get stuck with a special little girl. In deciding what to do, their own stories clash and unfold.
Going Rogue
Monroe Township, New Jersey | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | New Jersey, United States
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How are some people considered "bad guys" in a world of Heroes? True, crime is a factor, but how do those with superpowers fall into the pit of villainy? This story follows two wannabe villains, who get stuck with a special little girl. In deciding what to do, their own stories clash and unfold.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A slice-of-life tale in a world following the peak of superheroes, and now in their decline.
This story follows two wannabe Villains, [Rough concept art below] Cypress (left) and Jay (right):
Cypress has chlorokinetic powers and is a symbiote of plant and animal, a hybrid. Jay ran away from his perfect, privileged life to live his life to the fullest as a bad guy. They return to their lair one day, but find that a little girl has intruded. This girl confides that she’s wanted by the government, as she has powers: the knowledge of everything, but not all at once. With Superheroes breathing down their necks, the government is the last thing they need. Now the pair must figure out how to dispose of her, while others contribute conflicting opinions on the matter. But it's up to them to make the decision on what to do: Help her, Leave her, or...Kill her.
This pair go through a lot in their history and that is seen unfolding in this short. You don't know too many details, but you get to know them and their motivations. They treat life differently, from a very different perspective than most what most people see. They're people too and have their own twisted sense of humor to while the time away. Whether you agree with them or don't they're here to live their life, in the shadows of superheroes. They may seem like an eccentric pair, and they are, but a lot of their problems happen out of sight, in their own lair. While the two of them plan for their big break on the news, they have to figure out how to handle eachother, or die trying.
These characters are near and dear to me as I've been working on them for about 4 years. I created them for fun at first, but it wound up being a way to decipher myself. I struggle is mental illness and find it mistreated in a lot of media, but comic books understood it. Batman especially, there was sympathy for the villains from one time to another, and you got to see their struggles. Now I want to fully indulge in that form of story by using this pair of wannabe villains to grow their story and untangle my own.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Promotional Art
Costs $200
Inspired by comic books and its art, we need to get the word out, using efficiently made art we buy.
Misc. & Crew
Costs $1,000
It's impossible to foresee problems. Also, I would love to be able to thank my crew however I can.
Props etc.
Costs $500
This film is very character based and part of that are the essential props to properly portray them
Costume
Costs $400
The costumes in the film are primarily simple, but some need use extra flare to make it believable
Fiilm Festival Fees
Costs $300
This endgame goal will be to get this film out there and shown, but it does cost money
Plants
Costs $200
The main character is based in studying plants, so making sure he has them is crucial.
Craft Services
Costs $200
The crew for this film are working incredibly hard on this and I need to make sure they're sustained
Special Effects (Squib)
Costs $400
Effects will be needed to create believable bloody gun shots that will be featured in the film.
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About This Team
As of right now, this is an indepedant project, and my team consists primarily of myself. The team will grow over time with make-up artists, actors, crew and more lined up. Hopefully, I will be able to acquire more crew through the ability to pay them as to not rely on volunteers. Those that I have working on this are long-time friends and family who have been well versed in their skills throughout their life. This project will really bring us together since our educational careers really spread us apart.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A slice-of-life tale in a world following the peak of superheroes, and now in their decline.
This story follows two wannabe Villains, [Rough concept art below] Cypress (left) and Jay (right):
Cypress has chlorokinetic powers and is a symbiote of plant and animal, a hybrid. Jay ran away from his perfect, privileged life to live his life to the fullest as a bad guy. They return to their lair one day, but find that a little girl has intruded. This girl confides that she’s wanted by the government, as she has powers: the knowledge of everything, but not all at once. With Superheroes breathing down their necks, the government is the last thing they need. Now the pair must figure out how to dispose of her, while others contribute conflicting opinions on the matter. But it's up to them to make the decision on what to do: Help her, Leave her, or...Kill her.
This pair go through a lot in their history and that is seen unfolding in this short. You don't know too many details, but you get to know them and their motivations. They treat life differently, from a very different perspective than most what most people see. They're people too and have their own twisted sense of humor to while the time away. Whether you agree with them or don't they're here to live their life, in the shadows of superheroes. They may seem like an eccentric pair, and they are, but a lot of their problems happen out of sight, in their own lair. While the two of them plan for their big break on the news, they have to figure out how to handle eachother, or die trying.
These characters are near and dear to me as I've been working on them for about 4 years. I created them for fun at first, but it wound up being a way to decipher myself. I struggle is mental illness and find it mistreated in a lot of media, but comic books understood it. Batman especially, there was sympathy for the villains from one time to another, and you got to see their struggles. Now I want to fully indulge in that form of story by using this pair of wannabe villains to grow their story and untangle my own.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Promotional Art
Costs $200
Inspired by comic books and its art, we need to get the word out, using efficiently made art we buy.
Misc. & Crew
Costs $1,000
It's impossible to foresee problems. Also, I would love to be able to thank my crew however I can.
Props etc.
Costs $500
This film is very character based and part of that are the essential props to properly portray them
Costume
Costs $400
The costumes in the film are primarily simple, but some need use extra flare to make it believable
Fiilm Festival Fees
Costs $300
This endgame goal will be to get this film out there and shown, but it does cost money
Plants
Costs $200
The main character is based in studying plants, so making sure he has them is crucial.
Craft Services
Costs $200
The crew for this film are working incredibly hard on this and I need to make sure they're sustained
Special Effects (Squib)
Costs $400
Effects will be needed to create believable bloody gun shots that will be featured in the film.
Share this update!
About This Team
As of right now, this is an indepedant project, and my team consists primarily of myself. The team will grow over time with make-up artists, actors, crew and more lined up. Hopefully, I will be able to acquire more crew through the ability to pay them as to not rely on volunteers. Those that I have working on this are long-time friends and family who have been well versed in their skills throughout their life. This project will really bring us together since our educational careers really spread us apart.