I've been discussing and promoting independent cinema for the last 10 years on The Film Vault and have worked on Loveline for 17 years. Groupers was born out of my experience with troubled youth and love of indie films. Groupers is an after school special, but made for adults.
I've been discussing and promoting independent cinema for the last 10 years on The Film Vault and have worked on Loveline for 17 years. Groupers was born out of my experience with troubled youth and love of indie films. Groupers is an after school special, but made for adults.
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Story
About The Project
Making a movie is no easy task and has been nothing more than a distant dream until recently. I've spent the last 20 years of my life studying film as though it were a science. The last 10 years I have been fortunate enough to talk about the smaller films that I've fallen in love with on a show called The Film Vault where my aim is to expose these gems to listeners who might have otherwise missed them.
Groupers is the fourth feature script I've completed. It is also the most affordable and most controversial in tone. It was at the end of act one that I knew I had stumbled across a story that I could make with the help of my people. It has been almost a year since that occured to me and with much prep and early help from my dedicated team members it is looking like that distant dream is coming into focus.
In writing and directing nine short films it has become apparent that this is not only what I do best, but what I should be doing. Filmmaking is challenging to say the least and telling a unique story is even tougher as of late. All it takes is a quick look at the majority of features playing at your local multiplex to see that remakes, sequels, prequels and reboots are an epidemic. Groupers vows to be original and worth the thought that it will ask of its audience. With bullying, mob mentality and homophobia at its core, Groupers promises to be original, thought-provoking and the after-school special with adult themes that you've always wanted to see, but never have.
Incentives
$10
Thank You!
An instant thanks and a public display of appreciation via social media.
$25
Cast Carano as the Bartender
Choosing this perk is a vote for Mike Carano to be cast as the bartender in Groupers. You also get an exclusive scene from the script, but with Bryan, Carano and Tyler White in the roles as the 2 homophobes and Meg as well as a mashup podcast of The Film Vault and After Disaster delivered only to those who get this or the "Cast Bryan as the Bartender" perk. Whichever perk gets the most contributors wins.
Good luck Keith!
$25
Cast Bald Bryan as the Bartender
Choosing this perk is a vote for Bryan Bishop to be cast as the bartender in Groupers. You also get an exclusive scene from the script, but with Bryan, Carano and Tyler White in the roles as the 2 homophobes and Meg as well as a mashup podcast of The Film Vault and After Disaster delivered only to those who get this or the "Cast Carano as the Bartender" perk. Whichever perk gets the most contributors wins.
Good luck Bald One!
$25
Ticket & a Screener
A link to the film and you're on the door list for an early supporters screening of the finished film.
$50
Shirt & Patch & Stickers
By popular demand we have added a perk that involves some tangible stuff that won't break the bank. An official limited edition CCP shirt, an embroidered CCP patch and a few CCP stickers can be yours if you help us out with a $50 spot.
*Please add $10 if outside the U.S.
$50
Ticket, Screener, Hi-Res Movie Poster & the Script
Get the full Groupers package with an invite to the screening, a digital screener as well as a full res Groupers poster and a PDF of the script.
$100
Crowdfunding Coaching
Justin Giddings, my coach in all of this will coach you for a full hour on your own campaign, your quest to add thousands of twitter followers or on your desire to conquer Facebook.
Claimed: 3 of 4
$100
Signed Lavabear
Friend of The After Disaster/Film Vault and creator of the Lavabear Nathan Hamill offers up his latest shiny toy and he'll sign it for you too!
Sold Out!
$100
The Shorts!
All 9 of Cold Cockle Production's shorts (digital downloads) 7 of which have never before been available.
A ticket/digital link of the finished feature, the script in PDF and a Hi-Res. Digital Groupers Poster.
The shorts will be sent via email once the campaign has successfully completed.
$200
Let's Get Physical with a Care Package
-A Limited Edition/numbered Blu-ray DVD Including All Shorts
-All the shorts delivered immediatly
- A link to the film and you're on the door list for an early supporters screening
-Official Limited Edition CCP Groupers Shirt
-CCP Shot Glass
-CCP/Groupers Stickers
*Please add $10 for outside the U.S.
Sold Out!
$250
Assign Anderson a Movie to Flickfess on TFV
A number of people have suggested it, so we're adding it. With this perk you can assign Anderson any movie you like, he'll screen it, then call you to discuss it for 10 - 15 minutes and then Flickfess it on The Film Vault.
This and all 9 of Cold Cockle Production's shorts (digital downloads) 7 of which have never before been available.
A ticket/digital link of the finished feature, the script in PDF and a Hi-Res. Digital Groupers Poster.
The shorts will be sent via email once the campaign has successfully completed.
Atticus thought this was a good idea too.
Sold Out!
$300
Let's Get Physical with a Deluxe CCP Care Package and Credit
The Above Package Plus
-Posters: Official CCP Poster of original 5 Shorts and
Individual of The Cult of Carano Poster signed by Mike Carano.
-CCP Coffee Mug
-CCP Patch
-Hand written thank you letter.
-Credit in Film end credits and on IMDB.
*Please add $10 for outside the U.S.
Claimed: 27 of 30
$500
Brunch with Sex with Emily
Pick Emily's brain about sex, toys, relationships and whatever else comes to mind over a long and luxurious weekend brunch at a chic Hollywood restaurant. There are only a few spots open, but if you grab one you'll be having bottomless mimosas with Emily Morse and her lovely team of ladies (I'll be there too) and you'll also receive a personally curated gift box from Emily filled with loads of fun stuff.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$500
Let's Get Physical with a Premium CCP Care Package
The Above Package Plus
-Signed Script complete with notes and coffee stains or pristine if you prefer.
-Prop/Wardrobe from the set- A prop or article of clothing that is featured in the film with a written explanation of where it can be found in the finished film.
*Please add $10 if outside the US.
Claimed: 3 of 10
$500
Make The Bald One Suffer
Dinner and a Movie with Bryan and I. You can wax poetic to both of us over dinner before we head off to a movie of our choosing.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Sold Out!
$500
A Pab Night Out
Dinner and Improv with the Pabs.
Have dinner with Mike Carano, Tyler White and I, then head into the world famous Hollywood Improv for some standup comedy done by actual comedians as in not us.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Claimed: 6 of 10
$600
Portraits/Headshots by Mike Carano
Mike Carano will make you look your best. I’ll be there too making sure you’re not parched.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Claimed: 1 of 2
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
The Above Care Package Plus
An Associate Producer Credit in the credits as well as on IMDB.
Sold Out!
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit
Producer Credit in Opening Title Sequence.
VIP access to the set.
Dinner with cast and director.
*Travel not included.
Claimed: 1 of 3
$10,000
Producer Credit
Solo Producer Credit in Opening Title Sequence.
VIP access to the set. Airfare and ground transportation included.
Dinner with cast and director.
Wall Space on set. Have any name, website or message on wall of main location to be seen clearly in the film.
This is the top credit one can get on a film as in if/when Groupers wins best picture the Producer gets the Oscar.
*Please note that there is no guarantee that Groupers will win an Oscar nor be nominated for an Academy Award or even be seen by an academy member anywhere ever.
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Thank You!
An instant thanks and a public display of appreciation via social media.
$25
Cast Carano as the Bartender
Choosing this perk is a vote for Mike Carano to be cast as the bartender in Groupers. You also get an exclusive scene from the script, but with Bryan, Carano and Tyler White in the roles as the 2 homophobes and Meg as well as a mashup podcast of The Film Vault and After Disaster delivered only to those who get this or the "Cast Bryan as the Bartender" perk. Whichever perk gets the most contributors wins.
Good luck Keith!
$25
Cast Bald Bryan as the Bartender
Choosing this perk is a vote for Bryan Bishop to be cast as the bartender in Groupers. You also get an exclusive scene from the script, but with Bryan, Carano and Tyler White in the roles as the 2 homophobes and Meg as well as a mashup podcast of The Film Vault and After Disaster delivered only to those who get this or the "Cast Carano as the Bartender" perk. Whichever perk gets the most contributors wins.
Good luck Bald One!
$25
Ticket & a Screener
A link to the film and you're on the door list for an early supporters screening of the finished film.
$50
Shirt & Patch & Stickers
By popular demand we have added a perk that involves some tangible stuff that won't break the bank. An official limited edition CCP shirt, an embroidered CCP patch and a few CCP stickers can be yours if you help us out with a $50 spot.
*Please add $10 if outside the U.S.
$50
Ticket, Screener, Hi-Res Movie Poster & the Script
Get the full Groupers package with an invite to the screening, a digital screener as well as a full res Groupers poster and a PDF of the script.
$100
Crowdfunding Coaching
Justin Giddings, my coach in all of this will coach you for a full hour on your own campaign, your quest to add thousands of twitter followers or on your desire to conquer Facebook.
Claimed: 3 of 4
$100
Signed Lavabear
Friend of The After Disaster/Film Vault and creator of the Lavabear Nathan Hamill offers up his latest shiny toy and he'll sign it for you too!
Sold Out!
$100
The Shorts!
All 9 of Cold Cockle Production's shorts (digital downloads) 7 of which have never before been available.
A ticket/digital link of the finished feature, the script in PDF and a Hi-Res. Digital Groupers Poster.
The shorts will be sent via email once the campaign has successfully completed.
$200
Let's Get Physical with a Care Package
-A Limited Edition/numbered Blu-ray DVD Including All Shorts
-All the shorts delivered immediatly
- A link to the film and you're on the door list for an early supporters screening
-Official Limited Edition CCP Groupers Shirt
-CCP Shot Glass
-CCP/Groupers Stickers
*Please add $10 for outside the U.S.
Sold Out!
$250
Assign Anderson a Movie to Flickfess on TFV
A number of people have suggested it, so we're adding it. With this perk you can assign Anderson any movie you like, he'll screen it, then call you to discuss it for 10 - 15 minutes and then Flickfess it on The Film Vault.
This and all 9 of Cold Cockle Production's shorts (digital downloads) 7 of which have never before been available.
A ticket/digital link of the finished feature, the script in PDF and a Hi-Res. Digital Groupers Poster.
The shorts will be sent via email once the campaign has successfully completed.
Atticus thought this was a good idea too.
Sold Out!
$300
Let's Get Physical with a Deluxe CCP Care Package and Credit
The Above Package Plus
-Posters: Official CCP Poster of original 5 Shorts and
Individual of The Cult of Carano Poster signed by Mike Carano.
-CCP Coffee Mug
-CCP Patch
-Hand written thank you letter.
-Credit in Film end credits and on IMDB.
*Please add $10 for outside the U.S.
Claimed: 27 of 30
$500
Brunch with Sex with Emily
Pick Emily's brain about sex, toys, relationships and whatever else comes to mind over a long and luxurious weekend brunch at a chic Hollywood restaurant. There are only a few spots open, but if you grab one you'll be having bottomless mimosas with Emily Morse and her lovely team of ladies (I'll be there too) and you'll also receive a personally curated gift box from Emily filled with loads of fun stuff.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$500
Let's Get Physical with a Premium CCP Care Package
The Above Package Plus
-Signed Script complete with notes and coffee stains or pristine if you prefer.
-Prop/Wardrobe from the set- A prop or article of clothing that is featured in the film with a written explanation of where it can be found in the finished film.
*Please add $10 if outside the US.
Claimed: 3 of 10
$500
Make The Bald One Suffer
Dinner and a Movie with Bryan and I. You can wax poetic to both of us over dinner before we head off to a movie of our choosing.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Sold Out!
$500
A Pab Night Out
Dinner and Improv with the Pabs.
Have dinner with Mike Carano, Tyler White and I, then head into the world famous Hollywood Improv for some standup comedy done by actual comedians as in not us.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Claimed: 6 of 10
$600
Portraits/Headshots by Mike Carano
Mike Carano will make you look your best. I’ll be there too making sure you’re not parched.
+ All Digital rewards above.
Claimed: 1 of 2
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
The Above Care Package Plus
An Associate Producer Credit in the credits as well as on IMDB.
Sold Out!
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit
Producer Credit in Opening Title Sequence.
VIP access to the set.
Dinner with cast and director.
*Travel not included.
Claimed: 1 of 3
$10,000
Producer Credit
Solo Producer Credit in Opening Title Sequence.
VIP access to the set. Airfare and ground transportation included.
Dinner with cast and director.
Wall Space on set. Have any name, website or message on wall of main location to be seen clearly in the film.
This is the top credit one can get on a film as in if/when Groupers wins best picture the Producer gets the Oscar.
*Please note that there is no guarantee that Groupers will win an Oscar nor be nominated for an Academy Award or even be seen by an academy member anywhere ever.
Claimed: 0 of 2
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