Bands, fans, hopefuls, struggling creatives and wanderers are connected through a series of events over the course of a day at a small post-punk music festival.
Bands, fans, hopefuls, struggling creatives and wanderers are connected through a series of events over the course of a day at a small post-punk music festival.
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Hometown Heroes 2017
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Story
Mission Statement
I'll Be Around speaks to 30-somethings with a cast (and crew) representing various races, sexual orientations, & spiritual beliefs. The characters grapple with nostalgia for their adolescence; waxing intellectually about social issues & the difficulty of making a living as an artist.About The Project
We are holding raffles to those who follow AND pledge at least a $1 to our campaign! Prizes are listed under the incentives. In addition to these raffles we have SPECIAL PRIZES to be awarded at different increments of followers: 500, 1000, 1500.
When we reach 500 followers one lucky person will win a $50 Gift Card to Amoeba Records in Hollywood (redeemable online). When we reach 1000 followers one lucky person will win (2) tickets to see both Morrissey and Billy Idol Saturday November 11th at the Hollywood Bowl.* And finally... when we reach 1500+ followers one person will win Michael Cuenca's own Gretsch Hollow Body G5420T Electromatic Electric Guitar.
Once we reach each tier, everybody who follows and pledges to the campaign by accepting our guidelines is eligible to win. Winners announced by email and FB updates.
To qualify:
- FOLLOW our I'll Be Around Seed&Spark campaign by clicking on the BIG BLUE 'FOLLOW BUTTON and pledging at least a $1 to one of our raffle options. You will be automatically entered to win one of our SPECIAL PRIZES. You are allowed to enter multiple raffles. These raffles plus other incentives are listed on the right of the campaign (if you're on a computer), or at the bottom (if you're on your phone).
- HELP US reach our follower tiers by REPOSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA this link: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/illbearound and tagging the 'I'LL BE AROUND' FB page: @illbearound (https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm).
- WINNERS MUST RESPOND by October 31st or a runner-up will be chosen.
All follows, pledges, and reposts must be done before the deadline October 13th in order to qualify. A “follower” is defined as an individual user who clicks the “follow” button of the I'LL BE AROUND Seed&Spark campaign page. Please refresh the page once you are done to ensure your "follow" went through. Each follower’s account must be attached to a valid and verifiable email address that belongs to the person named on the account. Failure to follow the three guidelines will result in disqualificaton.
Grand Prize drawing held on 10/18/17. Winners announced a week after the campaign ends. All grand prizes will be distributed by 10/31/17. *You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
ALL pledges to the campaign are tax-deductible.
I’LL BE AROUND is the third feature film by underground filmmaker Michael Cuenca. It is an ambitious project showcasing crisscrossing vignettes involving dozens and dozens of individuals attending the first day of a small post-punk music festival. The film follows bands, fans, roadies, attendees, and everyone else in between getting caught up in musician drama, relationship issues, and dealing with generational angst.
I’LL BE AROUND is fiscally sponsored by THE FILM COLLABORATIVE, a 501(c)3 organization. ALL donations are tax deductible.
SO WHERE DOES YOUR CONTRIBUTION GO?
Our budget breakdowns!
We have the film budgeted at $100k, $250k, and our dream budget is $500k (which STILL isn't even considered a "low-budget film" by Hollywood's standards!). We can make this movie for $100,000 (seriously, watch Michael's past work) but that is going to be extremely difficult. We have set our bar on Seed&Spark to $10,000 to make sure we have a successful campaign, since we have to raise at least 80% of our goal, and to show that there's interest in the film. So any word-of-mouth, reposts, etc. will go a long way. Know folks (doctors, dentists, vets, realtors, real estate investors) that need a tax break? Refer them to our project!
We have a cast of a hundred characters. We're featuring bands in the film. We need to hire the best actors possible (including some possible name talent), hire extras, we need to pay our crew (DP, lighting, art department, wardrobe, hair and make-up, assisstants), we need to feed everybody, we need to lock locations, secure props, and the more money we raise, the more we can include songs from popular punk/post-punk recording artists. A lot of us also have to take a leave of abscence from our day and night jobs (luckily some of us work in the service industry and can pick-up or let-go of shifts easily) and we still need to cover living expenses.
And lastly, we still have to think of all the post-production costs (cutting, coloring, sound mixing, etc.). We have publicity to cover, theater rental charges for screenings, legalities, and production insurance. And we need to hire people to handle all those things.
Every single one of your pennies will help realize our vision. Just imagine... if 500,000 people are inspired to donate just one dollar then our dream will come true.
We don't keep all the money we raise on Seed&Spark!
Seed&Spark take a 5% fee from successful campaigns. The Film Collaborative also takes a 5% admin fee from each donation plus have a 2.2% credit card processing fee with a charge of $0.30 for each transaction.
In accordance with IRS regulations, TFC issues tax receipts for all donations of $250 and over Seed&Spark will take their fee and the credit card processing fee out before TFC receives the funds. TFC issues tax receipts on the amount they receive.
Reward & Shipping Costs
We have to produce, print, sort, pack and ship all of the incentives we're oferring in exchange for your pledge.
Incentives
$1
ENTRY TO FILMED CONCERT (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You and a guest will be invited to a concert featuring bands from the film**. The concert will be filmed for the movie, and there’s a chance you’ll have screen time as an audience member. Come party with the bands!
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$1
$25 Amoeba Records Gift Card (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
A $25 Amoeba Records Gift Card. Can be used in store or online!
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilmThis is in addition to our 500 tier Grand Prize. You could win $75 in Amoeba gift cards!
$1
INVITE TO THE PREMIERE OF I’LL BE AROUND & AFTER PARTY! WALK THE RED CARPET! (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You and a guest will be invited to the private WORLD PREMIERE of I’LL BE AROUND in Los Angeles*! You’ll walk the red carpet and have your photo taken by the press; enjoy all the glamour and glitz of a movie premiere. Following the premiere, hang out with the cast and crew at an exclusive after party. We’ll have drinks, interact, talk about movies, whatever, it’ll be a blast.
You’ll be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles, as well as hangover remedies.
Limited to 50.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$1
YOUR FACE IN THE MOVIE! (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
A character will wear a T-shirt with your face printed on it throughout the whole movie. (Subject to scenes this character is in… trust us, it will be a lot!) Your face and the image will be clearly visible and you’ll be able to tell all your friends about it! This character will be in all promos, press kits, etc. Hot damn!
Limited to 1.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$1
FILM HISTORY (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You’ll have a piece of film history as you’ll have Michael Cuenca’s shooting script with all his notes, annotations, and drawings. This is one of a kind.
Limited to 1.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$5
OFFICIAL DONOR
You’ll officially be a part of the I’ll BE AROUND team. We'll send you a personal video message that you can share with friends and place your name on the I'LL BE AROUND OFFICIAL DONOR page on the IBA website. We'll let the world know that you support independent arts!
$10
PRODUCTION DIARY
Now this one’s fun: you’ll receive a production diary. Join us as we take you through the film’s development, the crowdfunding campaign, casting notices (including interviews with cast members), and its production. You’ll be able to see videos made by crew members showing the making of I’LL BE AROUND. You’ll get all the production news first. And we’ll email you a PDF of the I’LL BE AROUND screenplay by Michael Cuenca and Dan Rojay right before the movie premieres.
Includes:
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
$10
HAVE A DIALOGUE-LINE IN THE FILM! (Raffle)
Your minimum $10 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You’ll be in I’LL BE AROUND. We’re gonna give you a line of dialogue, treat you to hair, make-up, and wardrobe (which you’ll get to keep – ‘cause who wants to touch it after you anyway), and put you in the picture. You’ll need to be available when we shoot and provide your own travel to and accommodations (or another US city we will be shooting in - TBD).
Limited to 5.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $10. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update (https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm).
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$20
FROM THE VAULT
This is some locked away stuff. You will receive a download of an obscure short film that director Michael Cuenca made in the early days and has never released. OR one of Cuenca’s or Rojay’s demo songs that they wrote ages ago. You never know… ;)Includes:
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
$20
TWO TICKETS TO SEE MORRISSEY & BILLY IDOL @ THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL (Raffle, Double Your Chance to Win!)
Your minimum $20 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
Two Tickets to See Morrissey & Billy Idol @ The Hollywood Bowl on November 11th, 2017. This raffle doubles your chance to win the tickets once we hit the 1500 follower tier. But in order to win them we must have 1500 followers on the campaign. If we do not have 1500 followers by the end of the campaign, pledge amount is forfeited but it will still be tax-deductible.
Limited to 1 set of (2) tickets.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $20 plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$25
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE MEMBERSHIP (Raffle)
Your minimum $25 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
Be a part of the American Cinematheque! You will receive one individual membership (valued at $65) to the American Cinematheque. As a member you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy discounted tickets (approx. 33% off) for foreign films, classic films, American Independents, documentaries, experimental work, short subjects, animation, special formats, in-person tributes to directors and actors, rare films, "lost" films, collectors’ prints and more at both the Aero and Egyptian Theaters in Los Angeles!
Limited to 3.
Membership includes...
- Ticket discount (one per regular performance), and discounts on Cinematheque merchandise.
- Two Free ticket vouchers good for one year from date of joining & two free tickets in your birthday month.
- Invitations to private member screenings throughout the year.
- All members are entitled to purchase advance tickets to all shows by fax or by mail!
- Eat At Miceli's Italian Restaurant next door to the Egyptian Theater and Take 10% Off your order using your membership card.
- The Museum of Television and Radio often offers American Cinematheque Members discounts to programs.
- Use your member discount to see FOREVER HOLLYWOOD, a history of the movies as told by some of today's biggest stars.
- Take an historic tour of the Egyptian Theatre! Go behind the scenes and learn the fascinating history of the Egyptian Theatre. (Group of 10 or more. $5 per person).
- Cinematheque T-shirts with the new eye logo are in. Get yours today at the Egyptian using your member discount! Sport your Cinematheque pride with one of our new eye logo t-shirts on sale now at the Egyptian. Ladies’ black scoop neck tees or white unisex! 100% cotton.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $25. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update (https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm).
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$25
DAN WILL WRITE A SONG FOR YOU
Supply him with some details about yourself (or someone you know) and Dan Rojay will compose a short song for you on his acoustic guitar, record it, and send it your way (For a randomly chosen few, Dan will even record a video of himself singing your song!). It can either be funny or sad. Your call.
Includes:
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
Claimed: 6 of 25
$30
I’LL BE AROUND 11X17 POSTER & A BUMPER STICKER
Full color I’LL BE AROUND poster and bumper sticker! This 11x17 poster is exclusive to the campaign. Plus with that bumper sticker, ten years from now, we’ll see you driving around and think, “Hey, they’re still around!”
Includes:
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
$50
YOUR FULL NAME IN THE MOVIE (Raffle)
Your minimum $50 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
A character will say your full name or the name of your band, if you’re in a band, in the movie. Basically, YOU will exist in the BLVD DU universe. Your name will be immortalized forever in this film.
Limited to two.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $50 plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$50
BE A FEATURED EXTRA (Raffle)
Your minimum $50 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You’ll get actual screen time in the movie! Featured Extra means that you and you alone will be shown on camera at some point in the film: walking by, licking a wall, just wait and see!*
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $50 plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$50
I’LL BE AROUND SCREENING WITH CREW Q&A IN LOS ANGELES
You will receive (1) ticket to a Los Angeles public screening of I’LL BE AROUND.** Plus a thank you screen credit at the end of the film amongst other contributors.If you cannot make the screening we will provided you with a link to view the film "live". You'll have 24 hours to access the streaming link!
Includes:
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$100
BLU-RAYS OF BOTH JERRY POWELL & THE DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR AND BY THE WAYSIDE + (2) TICKETS TO A NON-MEMBER SCREENING @ THE HISTORIC EG
Now this is awesome. Not only do you get both of director Michael Cuenca’s feature films on blu-ray with commentary tracks, you’ll also receive (2) tickets to a non-member’s screening of a film of your choosing at the historic Grauman’s Egyptian Theater in Hollywood**. The theater was the home of the first ever Hollywood premiere!
Blu-rays will be delivered upon manufacturing. Target date is summer 2018.
Includes:
- (1) ticket to an IBA screening in Los Angeles**
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$100
LIMITED EDITION/ARTIST SIGNED AND NUMBERED I’LL BE AROUND POSTER
This is a limited 11x17 I'LL BE AROUND print poster designed by a very special poster artist. It will be signed and numbered!
Limited to 200 copies. Poster will be delivered before the film premieres.
Includes:
- (1) ticket to an IBA screening in Los Angeles**
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
Claimed: 4 of 200
$500
ONE-OF-A-KIND FRAMED JERRY POWELL POSTER
The only of its kind in existence (like the Yeti) a 27x40 poster for JERRY POWELL featuring the film’s original title, “NON COMPOS MENTIS or: Jerry Powell and the Delusions of Grandeur”. We’ll even get some of the cast and crew to autograph it for you. When we’re famous, this poster will be worth at least half of what you paid for it!
Includes:
- Invitation for you and a guest to the private world premiere of I'll Be Around plus after-party**
- Invitation for you and a guest to the live-taping concert**
- Blu-rays of both Jerry Powell and By the Wayside
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
Sold Out!
$15,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
You will be an official Producer of I’LL BE AROUND. You are now a filmmaker. Your name will appear on posters, covers, the film’s opening credits, and more!***
You will be invited to attend all I'll Be Around centetered events, including press interviews, press conferences, etc. You'll even be able to visit the set and watch us shoot the movie!****
***For any donation over $15,000, the greater your contribution, the higher your screen credit will be!
Includes:
- Being a part of the test screening audience
- Invitation for you and a guest to the private world premiere of I'll Be Around plus after-party**
- Invitation for you and a guest to the live-taping concert**
- Blu-rays of both Jerry Powell and By the Wayside
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
****You will be responsible for all travel and accomodations to the site of filming (TBD).
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$1
ENTRY TO FILMED CONCERT (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You and a guest will be invited to a concert featuring bands from the film**. The concert will be filmed for the movie, and there’s a chance you’ll have screen time as an audience member. Come party with the bands!
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$1
$25 Amoeba Records Gift Card (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
A $25 Amoeba Records Gift Card. Can be used in store or online!
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilmThis is in addition to our 500 tier Grand Prize. You could win $75 in Amoeba gift cards!
$1
INVITE TO THE PREMIERE OF I’LL BE AROUND & AFTER PARTY! WALK THE RED CARPET! (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You and a guest will be invited to the private WORLD PREMIERE of I’LL BE AROUND in Los Angeles*! You’ll walk the red carpet and have your photo taken by the press; enjoy all the glamour and glitz of a movie premiere. Following the premiere, hang out with the cast and crew at an exclusive after party. We’ll have drinks, interact, talk about movies, whatever, it’ll be a blast.
You’ll be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles, as well as hangover remedies.
Limited to 50.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$1
YOUR FACE IN THE MOVIE! (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
A character will wear a T-shirt with your face printed on it throughout the whole movie. (Subject to scenes this character is in… trust us, it will be a lot!) Your face and the image will be clearly visible and you’ll be able to tell all your friends about it! This character will be in all promos, press kits, etc. Hot damn!
Limited to 1.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$1
FILM HISTORY (Raffle)
Your minimum $1 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You’ll have a piece of film history as you’ll have Michael Cuenca’s shooting script with all his notes, annotations, and drawings. This is one of a kind.
Limited to 1.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least a dollar plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$5
OFFICIAL DONOR
You’ll officially be a part of the I’ll BE AROUND team. We'll send you a personal video message that you can share with friends and place your name on the I'LL BE AROUND OFFICIAL DONOR page on the IBA website. We'll let the world know that you support independent arts!
$10
PRODUCTION DIARY
Now this one’s fun: you’ll receive a production diary. Join us as we take you through the film’s development, the crowdfunding campaign, casting notices (including interviews with cast members), and its production. You’ll be able to see videos made by crew members showing the making of I’LL BE AROUND. You’ll get all the production news first. And we’ll email you a PDF of the I’LL BE AROUND screenplay by Michael Cuenca and Dan Rojay right before the movie premieres.
Includes:
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
$10
HAVE A DIALOGUE-LINE IN THE FILM! (Raffle)
Your minimum $10 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You’ll be in I’LL BE AROUND. We’re gonna give you a line of dialogue, treat you to hair, make-up, and wardrobe (which you’ll get to keep – ‘cause who wants to touch it after you anyway), and put you in the picture. You’ll need to be available when we shoot and provide your own travel to and accommodations (or another US city we will be shooting in - TBD).
Limited to 5.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $10. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update (https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm).
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$20
FROM THE VAULT
This is some locked away stuff. You will receive a download of an obscure short film that director Michael Cuenca made in the early days and has never released. OR one of Cuenca’s or Rojay’s demo songs that they wrote ages ago. You never know… ;)Includes:
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
$20
TWO TICKETS TO SEE MORRISSEY & BILLY IDOL @ THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL (Raffle, Double Your Chance to Win!)
Your minimum $20 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
Two Tickets to See Morrissey & Billy Idol @ The Hollywood Bowl on November 11th, 2017. This raffle doubles your chance to win the tickets once we hit the 1500 follower tier. But in order to win them we must have 1500 followers on the campaign. If we do not have 1500 followers by the end of the campaign, pledge amount is forfeited but it will still be tax-deductible.
Limited to 1 set of (2) tickets.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $20 plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$25
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE MEMBERSHIP (Raffle)
Your minimum $25 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
Be a part of the American Cinematheque! You will receive one individual membership (valued at $65) to the American Cinematheque. As a member you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy discounted tickets (approx. 33% off) for foreign films, classic films, American Independents, documentaries, experimental work, short subjects, animation, special formats, in-person tributes to directors and actors, rare films, "lost" films, collectors’ prints and more at both the Aero and Egyptian Theaters in Los Angeles!
Limited to 3.
Membership includes...
- Ticket discount (one per regular performance), and discounts on Cinematheque merchandise.
- Two Free ticket vouchers good for one year from date of joining & two free tickets in your birthday month.
- Invitations to private member screenings throughout the year.
- All members are entitled to purchase advance tickets to all shows by fax or by mail!
- Eat At Miceli's Italian Restaurant next door to the Egyptian Theater and Take 10% Off your order using your membership card.
- The Museum of Television and Radio often offers American Cinematheque Members discounts to programs.
- Use your member discount to see FOREVER HOLLYWOOD, a history of the movies as told by some of today's biggest stars.
- Take an historic tour of the Egyptian Theatre! Go behind the scenes and learn the fascinating history of the Egyptian Theatre. (Group of 10 or more. $5 per person).
- Cinematheque T-shirts with the new eye logo are in. Get yours today at the Egyptian using your member discount! Sport your Cinematheque pride with one of our new eye logo t-shirts on sale now at the Egyptian. Ladies’ black scoop neck tees or white unisex! 100% cotton.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $25. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update (https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm).
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$25
DAN WILL WRITE A SONG FOR YOU
Supply him with some details about yourself (or someone you know) and Dan Rojay will compose a short song for you on his acoustic guitar, record it, and send it your way (For a randomly chosen few, Dan will even record a video of himself singing your song!). It can either be funny or sad. Your call.
Includes:
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
Claimed: 6 of 25
$30
I’LL BE AROUND 11X17 POSTER & A BUMPER STICKER
Full color I’LL BE AROUND poster and bumper sticker! This 11x17 poster is exclusive to the campaign. Plus with that bumper sticker, ten years from now, we’ll see you driving around and think, “Hey, they’re still around!”
Includes:
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
$50
YOUR FULL NAME IN THE MOVIE (Raffle)
Your minimum $50 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
A character will say your full name or the name of your band, if you’re in a band, in the movie. Basically, YOU will exist in the BLVD DU universe. Your name will be immortalized forever in this film.
Limited to two.
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $50 plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
$50
BE A FEATURED EXTRA (Raffle)
Your minimum $50 pledge AND campaign 'Follow' will enter you in a raffle to win this prize:
You’ll get actual screen time in the movie! Featured Extra means that you and you alone will be shown on camera at some point in the film: walking by, licking a wall, just wait and see!*
To be eligible to win you must BOTH follow the campaign and pledge at least $50 plus repost on Social Media about the campaign. The drawing takes place at the end of the campaign. Winners announced by email and Facebook update here: https://www.facebook.com/illbearoundfilm
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$50
I’LL BE AROUND SCREENING WITH CREW Q&A IN LOS ANGELES
You will receive (1) ticket to a Los Angeles public screening of I’LL BE AROUND.** Plus a thank you screen credit at the end of the film amongst other contributors.If you cannot make the screening we will provided you with a link to view the film "live". You'll have 24 hours to access the streaming link!
Includes:
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$100
BLU-RAYS OF BOTH JERRY POWELL & THE DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR AND BY THE WAYSIDE + (2) TICKETS TO A NON-MEMBER SCREENING @ THE HISTORIC EG
Now this is awesome. Not only do you get both of director Michael Cuenca’s feature films on blu-ray with commentary tracks, you’ll also receive (2) tickets to a non-member’s screening of a film of your choosing at the historic Grauman’s Egyptian Theater in Hollywood**. The theater was the home of the first ever Hollywood premiere!
Blu-rays will be delivered upon manufacturing. Target date is summer 2018.
Includes:
- (1) ticket to an IBA screening in Los Angeles**
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
$100
LIMITED EDITION/ARTIST SIGNED AND NUMBERED I’LL BE AROUND POSTER
This is a limited 11x17 I'LL BE AROUND print poster designed by a very special poster artist. It will be signed and numbered!
Limited to 200 copies. Poster will be delivered before the film premieres.
Includes:
- (1) ticket to an IBA screening in Los Angeles**
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
Claimed: 4 of 200
$500
ONE-OF-A-KIND FRAMED JERRY POWELL POSTER
The only of its kind in existence (like the Yeti) a 27x40 poster for JERRY POWELL featuring the film’s original title, “NON COMPOS MENTIS or: Jerry Powell and the Delusions of Grandeur”. We’ll even get some of the cast and crew to autograph it for you. When we’re famous, this poster will be worth at least half of what you paid for it!
Includes:
- Invitation for you and a guest to the private world premiere of I'll Be Around plus after-party**
- Invitation for you and a guest to the live-taping concert**
- Blu-rays of both Jerry Powell and By the Wayside
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
Sold Out!
$15,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
You will be an official Producer of I’LL BE AROUND. You are now a filmmaker. Your name will appear on posters, covers, the film’s opening credits, and more!***
You will be invited to attend all I'll Be Around centetered events, including press interviews, press conferences, etc. You'll even be able to visit the set and watch us shoot the movie!****
***For any donation over $15,000, the greater your contribution, the higher your screen credit will be!
Includes:
- Being a part of the test screening audience
- Invitation for you and a guest to the private world premiere of I'll Be Around plus after-party**
- Invitation for you and a guest to the live-taping concert**
- Blu-rays of both Jerry Powell and By the Wayside
- Download of the film's soundtrack*
- Exclusive 11x17 Poster & Bumper Sticker
- Dan's personalized song
- Something from the vault
- A digital copy of the script
- Production Diary
- Official donor website thank you
- Exclusive backer updates
*tba
**You will be responsible for your own travel to and accommodations in Los Angeles.
****You will be responsible for all travel and accomodations to the site of filming (TBD).
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Current Team
About This Team
MICHAEL CUENCA
co-writer/director/editor
Michael Cuenca is a self-taught director of two award-winning features, an ITV nominated cult web series, and several music videos. The son of aging Cuban immigrants, Cuenca was left to his own devices and began making his first short films at a young age, utilizing his parents’ camcorders and editing across two VCRs. He is also a musician.
DAN ROJAY
co-writer
Singer/songwriter Dan Rojay has worked on several underground films as a writer, actor, composer, DP and editor. For a time he wrote for an online music zine, directed theater and produced television.
JOSHUA LEVION
producer
Joshua Levion is an award winning creative content producer. Having completed a degree in Biology from the University of Sydney and gaining experience in EUE/Screen Gems in New York City, Josh became a Producer at Paper Moose Creative Collective in Sydney Australia. In his role at Paper Moose, Josh first produced the Lipton Iced Tea ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ commercial, which won the Mofilm International Award and started a hugely successful campaign for Lipton. Since then he has produced everything from corporate branded content and TVC’s to music videos and live stream events.
JESSICA GALLANT
cinematographer
A veteran punk, award-winning cinematographer Jessica Gallant honed her craft filming rock concerts in both Ohio and California in the mid-80s and has shot nearly 40 feature films, and 4 feature length documentaries. In addition to her film work, Gallant has also been Administrator for the widely recognized Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers for the past nineteen years. She has worked with Cuenca on the ITV nominated punk web series "Oblivion" and By the Wayside, Cuenca's second feature.
TARA EDWARDS
makeup
Beauty and special effects makeup artist Tara Edwards completed the Master FX program at Make-Up Designory and received her bachelor's in film and digital media with a concentration in film production from the University of California Santa Cruz. She has worked with B2FX, Nocturnal Designz, and Imaginerick FX. Edwards is the drummer for feminist post-punk group Hawaiin T-Shirt.
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I'LL BE AROUND features a large cast. These are confirmed actors. Roles TBA.
JULIE COOLIE
Julie Campbell is a mixed media artist, musician, and actress living in Los Angeles. When she's not scouring the city for inspiration and scheming world domination, she's curled up at home reading and writing with her cat minions.
JOEY HALTER
Joey Halter is a Los Angeles self-taught actor, musician, and writer originally from Ohio. He is perhaps best known for his role as Jerry Powell in the cult classic Jerry Powell and the Delusions of Grandeur (2011), written and directed by friend and frequent collaborator Michael Cuenca. Halter also wrote, produced, and stars in the one-man theatre show, Apocalyptic Exodus Scenarios, as well as his web series, The Railroad Bill Show. He recently starred in the short-film, Carnal Orient (2016), that had its premiere at Slam Dance.
EMMA KOFFROTH
Emma Koffroth is a poet, performer and musician born and raised in Los Angeles. She finds artistic inspiration in nature and the complexity of everyday life. She works at a rehabilitation facility for substance abuse and mental disorders and is studying English.
JULIE PEPIN
Julie Pepin made her acting debut on the stage in the Hollywood production of ‘Blood Wedding’. She is known for her work on Jerry Powell & the Delusions of Grandeur (2011) and By the Wayside (2012). She is also a professional wedding photographer.
DUSTY SORG
Dusty Sorg made his starring role debut as Vernon Butts in the cult horror film Freeway Killer (2010) He's since made many other appearances in film and TV, such as Disney's John Carter (2012), NBC's Heroes (2006), Criminal Minds (2005) and HBO's critically acclaimed Sci-fi Western Westworld (2016).
Nominated Best Supporting Actor at the 2013 Maverick Movie Awards for his role in the indie-action film Down and Dangerous (2013), alongside Judd Nelson and Ross Marquand.RAQUEL WATSON
Raquel Cain is a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles.
TIMOTHY ROSS ARMSTRONG
Timothy Ross “Tim” Armstrong is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. He is best known as the singer/guitarist for the punk rock band Rancid, hip hop/punk rock supergroup the Transplants, and as a founding member of Operation Ivy.
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