I'll Be Around
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Drama, Comedy
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.
I'll Be Around
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Drama, Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $8,280 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
130 supporters | followers
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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.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast Day Rates
Costs $5,000
We're gonna make the cast of Magnolia look like Waiting for Godot's. Let's pay our HUGE cast!
Let's Pay Our Crüe!
Costs $4,000
We have never been able to pay our crew for their long hours and dedication. Let's make this right!
Share this update!
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.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast Day Rates
Costs $5,000
We're gonna make the cast of Magnolia look like Waiting for Godot's. Let's pay our HUGE cast!
Let's Pay Our Crüe!
Costs $4,000
We have never been able to pay our crew for their long hours and dedication. Let's make this right!
Share this update!
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.
----
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.