I'm Not Chris Hemsworth
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Adventure
Don't you need to laugh right now? Don't you love underdog stories? If you answered yes, please help us make this hilarious farce about Drew, a kinda basic middle-aged gay man, who wakes up to a wacky world where everyone thinks he's Chris Hemsworth (duh!).
I'm Not Chris Hemsworth
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Adventure
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $10,925 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Don't you need to laugh right now? Don't you love underdog stories? If you answered yes, please help us make this hilarious farce about Drew, a kinda basic middle-aged gay man, who wakes up to a wacky world where everyone thinks he's Chris Hemsworth (duh!).
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
WE DID IT... BUT WE AREN'T DONE!
The $10,000 we have raised covers our production budget ONLY.
POST PRODUCTION: If we can raise $12,500 it would cover and enhance our post-production expenses... and I won't have to sell what's left of my soul! This covers, editing, renting edit bays, color correction, sound mixxing, creating large format versions, etc.
FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE: If we can get all the way up to $15,000, we would be covered for all festival attendance. This covers, entrance fees, marketing collateral, and travel.
If you haven't had a chance to contribute now is your chance!!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Chris Hemsworth is a really tall, straight, surfer, celebriy actor, who is married, has children, and plays a God in movies...well, let's face it, he IS A GOD! Drew Finkelday is NONE of those things. In fact, he's pretty basic but that's all about to change!
I'M NOT CHRIS HEMSWORTH is a ridiculous adventure comedy that parodies the "mistaken identity trope". It follows Drew, a kinda basic middle-aged gay man, who wakes up to a wacky world where he must navigate crazy over-the-top characters, rubber duckies and a fast-approaching work deadline all while learning what it's like to be perceived as a celebrity!
A few years ago, writer/director Chad Steers was on a dating app and was told that he looked like Chris Hemsworth. What?! That's insane! While flattering, to him it was the most ridiculous thing ever! Then it happened again. And again. And again. And one day he was stopped and asked if he was Chris Hemsworth!
The hilarity of this life experience mixed with his love of underdog stories and making people laugh inspired this short film. Because don't we need to laugh right now? We want to bring you this surreal adventure during thes difficult times because we all need a distraction from all the crazy and dive into the subtle a exploration of how we only see people’s personalities as two-dimensional shown through the metaphor of celebrity and the parody of stereotypes.
In addition to making people laugh, Chad is motivated by a conversation he had with his grandmother shortly before she passed earlier this year. She had always been one of his best friends, but she also really wanted him to follow a more traditional path. It was only in the last few years did she start expressing regrets about that. More recently, she called him after watching an epsiode of “60 Minutes” and said there was a story about a man who decided to follow his dreams of becoming an artist at the age of 40 and she thought he should do the same.
P.S. He turned 40 in September of this year!
Chad Steers - Writer / Director
He has spent 15+ in entertainment working both in front of and behind the camera: acting, feature film and TV development, casting, special effects, representation and more.
Robert Vornkahl - Producer / Cinematographer / Editor
Originally from Michigan, he is an award-winning Director of Photography, Editor and Filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He is also co-owner of Laurelwood Pictures!
Danielle McRae Spisso - Producer / 1st Assistant Dirctor
A Tallahassee Lassie, she an actor, producer and 1st Assistant Director who loves bringing people together to make art. She is co-owner of Pig Moon Pictures, a production company.
GOAL: to raise $10,000 in 30 days!
Yes, it’s a big goal! We know that every dollar counts and we’re doing everything we can to stretch this micro-budget as much as possible. It's also important to note that we are READY TO GO, everything is in place to get this film made in December of this year. We just need your help!
But just in case you wanted to know where your pledge is going...
Pandemic Note
We plan to shoot this film in December of this year! The asembled team has been working hard the past few months during the pandemic and are very versed in making our set as helathy as possible as well as plan to follow CDC guidlines to the best of our ability and Union testing protocals. We also have continency plans in place to make sure this movie gets made.
Thank you!!
So… in honor of us all needing to laugh, the kind souls who think our writer/director looks like the long-lost-Hemsworth and in memory of Chad's grandmother, please check out the INCENTIVES and consider a contribnution. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,000
We've put together a stellar cast & crew to make the best product possible.
Location Rentals
Costs $2,000
The majority of the film takes place at an office. Help us get a great looking one!
Camera, Sound & Lighting Equipment
Costs $2,000
An iPhone just won't cut it for this project. Quality equipment to make a quality film!
Food & Miscellaneous
Costs $500
Gotta keep everyone happy and fed...as well as for all the little things!
Post-Production
Costs $1,000
We have a few special effects, color correcting, sound design & more!
Share this update!
About This Team
Chad Steers - Writer / Director
He has spent 15+ in entertainment working both in front of and behind the camera: acting, feature film and TV development, casting, special effects, representation and more.
Robert Vornkahl - Producer / Cinematographer / Editor
Originally from Michigan, he is an award-winning Director of Photography, Editor and Filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He is also co-owner of Laurelwood Pictures!
Danielle McRae Spisso - Producer / 1st Assistant Dirctor
A Tallahassee Lassie, she an actor, producer and 1st Assistant Director who loves bringing people together to make art. She is co-owner of Pig Moon Pictures, a production company.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
WE DID IT... BUT WE AREN'T DONE!
The $10,000 we have raised covers our production budget ONLY.
POST PRODUCTION: If we can raise $12,500 it would cover and enhance our post-production expenses... and I won't have to sell what's left of my soul! This covers, editing, renting edit bays, color correction, sound mixxing, creating large format versions, etc.
FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE: If we can get all the way up to $15,000, we would be covered for all festival attendance. This covers, entrance fees, marketing collateral, and travel.
If you haven't had a chance to contribute now is your chance!!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Chris Hemsworth is a really tall, straight, surfer, celebriy actor, who is married, has children, and plays a God in movies...well, let's face it, he IS A GOD! Drew Finkelday is NONE of those things. In fact, he's pretty basic but that's all about to change!
I'M NOT CHRIS HEMSWORTH is a ridiculous adventure comedy that parodies the "mistaken identity trope". It follows Drew, a kinda basic middle-aged gay man, who wakes up to a wacky world where he must navigate crazy over-the-top characters, rubber duckies and a fast-approaching work deadline all while learning what it's like to be perceived as a celebrity!
A few years ago, writer/director Chad Steers was on a dating app and was told that he looked like Chris Hemsworth. What?! That's insane! While flattering, to him it was the most ridiculous thing ever! Then it happened again. And again. And again. And one day he was stopped and asked if he was Chris Hemsworth!
The hilarity of this life experience mixed with his love of underdog stories and making people laugh inspired this short film. Because don't we need to laugh right now? We want to bring you this surreal adventure during thes difficult times because we all need a distraction from all the crazy and dive into the subtle a exploration of how we only see people’s personalities as two-dimensional shown through the metaphor of celebrity and the parody of stereotypes.
In addition to making people laugh, Chad is motivated by a conversation he had with his grandmother shortly before she passed earlier this year. She had always been one of his best friends, but she also really wanted him to follow a more traditional path. It was only in the last few years did she start expressing regrets about that. More recently, she called him after watching an epsiode of “60 Minutes” and said there was a story about a man who decided to follow his dreams of becoming an artist at the age of 40 and she thought he should do the same.
P.S. He turned 40 in September of this year!
Chad Steers - Writer / Director
He has spent 15+ in entertainment working both in front of and behind the camera: acting, feature film and TV development, casting, special effects, representation and more.
Robert Vornkahl - Producer / Cinematographer / Editor
Originally from Michigan, he is an award-winning Director of Photography, Editor and Filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He is also co-owner of Laurelwood Pictures!
Danielle McRae Spisso - Producer / 1st Assistant Dirctor
A Tallahassee Lassie, she an actor, producer and 1st Assistant Director who loves bringing people together to make art. She is co-owner of Pig Moon Pictures, a production company.
GOAL: to raise $10,000 in 30 days!
Yes, it’s a big goal! We know that every dollar counts and we’re doing everything we can to stretch this micro-budget as much as possible. It's also important to note that we are READY TO GO, everything is in place to get this film made in December of this year. We just need your help!
But just in case you wanted to know where your pledge is going...
Pandemic Note
We plan to shoot this film in December of this year! The asembled team has been working hard the past few months during the pandemic and are very versed in making our set as helathy as possible as well as plan to follow CDC guidlines to the best of our ability and Union testing protocals. We also have continency plans in place to make sure this movie gets made.
Thank you!!
So… in honor of us all needing to laugh, the kind souls who think our writer/director looks like the long-lost-Hemsworth and in memory of Chad's grandmother, please check out the INCENTIVES and consider a contribnution. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,000
We've put together a stellar cast & crew to make the best product possible.
Location Rentals
Costs $2,000
The majority of the film takes place at an office. Help us get a great looking one!
Camera, Sound & Lighting Equipment
Costs $2,000
An iPhone just won't cut it for this project. Quality equipment to make a quality film!
Food & Miscellaneous
Costs $500
Gotta keep everyone happy and fed...as well as for all the little things!
Post-Production
Costs $1,000
We have a few special effects, color correcting, sound design & more!
Share this update!
About This Team
Chad Steers - Writer / Director
He has spent 15+ in entertainment working both in front of and behind the camera: acting, feature film and TV development, casting, special effects, representation and more.
Robert Vornkahl - Producer / Cinematographer / Editor
Originally from Michigan, he is an award-winning Director of Photography, Editor and Filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He is also co-owner of Laurelwood Pictures!
Danielle McRae Spisso - Producer / 1st Assistant Dirctor
A Tallahassee Lassie, she an actor, producer and 1st Assistant Director who loves bringing people together to make art. She is co-owner of Pig Moon Pictures, a production company.