Michael, a struggling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and Noelle, a domestic abuse survivor, each grappling with their past while trying to create a future together.
Michael, a struggling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and Noelle, a domestic abuse survivor, each grappling with their past while trying to create a future together.
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Mission Statement
LION KILLER is a diverse production both in front and behind the camera. Our cast and crew is made up of Indian-American, African-American, Latino, Creole (Louisiana), Vietnamese, and Caucasian filmmakers, with one goal in mind... to tell a great story.About The Project
THE STORY
LION KILLER is the story of Michael, a struggling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor forced to face his demons both on and off the mat.
It's also the story of Noelle, a domestic abuse survivor with a secret past, setting out into the world and attempting to live, trust and love once more.
Simply, LION KILLER is a drama about two people learning to love again, set in the backdrop of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu culture.
Why LION KILLER?
They say write what you know and for the past decade I've been involved with the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But more than that, since childhood I've been grappling with life and with what I call the beautiful struggle. The struggle to rise above the challenges I knew growing up in the inner-city. The struggle to follow my dreams and take the punishment that comes along with it. The struggle to overcome... at all cost. LION KILLER brings that story, that struggle to life and celebrates the Champion who lives in us all.
How you can help...
1. Follow our project – we need 500 followers to qualify for Seed&Sparks Hometown Heroes Rally!
2. Share our campaign on social media and encourage people to support!
3. Contribute We have a variety of incentives, (i.e. Swag) you get when you contribute to the project. From as low as $10 and up!
Thanks (and OSS)!!!
- Derrick Fury
Incentives
$10
White Belt Level
A big OSS (a written shout out) on LION KILLERS’s Official Facebook and Twitter pages and our eternal ("obrigado") thanks!
$25
Grey Belt Level
A Video Shout Out, director Derrick Fury (or one of the cast memebers) will personaly thank you by name, in a short video that will be uploaded to the official LION KILLER Facebook and Twitter pages. You also get A "Thanks" in the credits of the film.
$35
Yellow Belt
11x14 movie poster (digital download), a written shout out on LION KILLERS’s Official Facebook and Twitter pages and a “Thanks” in the credits.$50
Orange Belt Level
Official LION KILLER T-shirt, 11x14 movie poster (digital download), “Thanks” in the credits, plus a link to the film once once it’s distributed.
$75
Green Belt Level
Lunch on set with the cast and crew and or a link to the film once it’s distributed. Official LION KILLER T-shirt, 11x14 movie poster (digital download), plus a “Thanks” in the credits.
$100
Blue Belt Level
Be an extra for a day! 11x14 movie poster (digital download), Official LION KILLER T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a link to the film once it’s distributed.
$150
Purple Belt Level
Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew. A 11x14 movie poster (digital download), “Thanks” in the credits, Official LION KILLER T-shirt, plus a link to the film once it’s distributed.
$175
Brown Belt Level
Blue Ray signed by cast and director (once film is distributed), Official LION KILLER T- shirt, 11x14 movie poster (digital download), plus “Thanks” in the credits.
$200
Private Lesson
One hour (in person or via Skype) private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lesson with LION KILLER Writer / Director, Derrick Fury. (must be willing to be taught by a 2 stripes purple belt with a bum knee). Also includes, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it’s distributed.
Claimed: 4 of 5
$250
Skills and Drills
Get Editing Coverage on your short film, feature film or web series (work in-progress) project. Derrick Fury will personally Skype or phone call in with you and give you valuable advise on your project as a professional with valuable experience in the indie film and broadcast television industry. Also includes T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it’s distributed.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$350
Photo Op
Send us a pic (maybe in a Gi) and The LION KILLER team will use it (in some creative way) on screen, in the movie. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it its distributed.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$500
Promoter / Business Package
Your business logo or product will appear briefly in the movie and if possible be used on screen. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it's distributed
Claimed: 1 of 10
$500
Red and Black Belt Level
Associate producer credit and early access link to view the film. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it's distributed.
Claimed: 3 of 10
$1,000
Red Belt Level
Co-Producer credit and early access link to view the film. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it's distributed.
Claimed: 1 of 6
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
White Belt Level
A big OSS (a written shout out) on LION KILLERS’s Official Facebook and Twitter pages and our eternal ("obrigado") thanks!
$25
Grey Belt Level
A Video Shout Out, director Derrick Fury (or one of the cast memebers) will personaly thank you by name, in a short video that will be uploaded to the official LION KILLER Facebook and Twitter pages. You also get A "Thanks" in the credits of the film.
$35
Yellow Belt
11x14 movie poster (digital download), a written shout out on LION KILLERS’s Official Facebook and Twitter pages and a “Thanks” in the credits.$50
Orange Belt Level
Official LION KILLER T-shirt, 11x14 movie poster (digital download), “Thanks” in the credits, plus a link to the film once once it’s distributed.
$75
Green Belt Level
Lunch on set with the cast and crew and or a link to the film once it’s distributed. Official LION KILLER T-shirt, 11x14 movie poster (digital download), plus a “Thanks” in the credits.
$100
Blue Belt Level
Be an extra for a day! 11x14 movie poster (digital download), Official LION KILLER T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a link to the film once it’s distributed.
$150
Purple Belt Level
Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew. A 11x14 movie poster (digital download), “Thanks” in the credits, Official LION KILLER T-shirt, plus a link to the film once it’s distributed.
$175
Brown Belt Level
Blue Ray signed by cast and director (once film is distributed), Official LION KILLER T- shirt, 11x14 movie poster (digital download), plus “Thanks” in the credits.
$200
Private Lesson
One hour (in person or via Skype) private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lesson with LION KILLER Writer / Director, Derrick Fury. (must be willing to be taught by a 2 stripes purple belt with a bum knee). Also includes, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it’s distributed.
Claimed: 4 of 5
$250
Skills and Drills
Get Editing Coverage on your short film, feature film or web series (work in-progress) project. Derrick Fury will personally Skype or phone call in with you and give you valuable advise on your project as a professional with valuable experience in the indie film and broadcast television industry. Also includes T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it’s distributed.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$350
Photo Op
Send us a pic (maybe in a Gi) and The LION KILLER team will use it (in some creative way) on screen, in the movie. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it its distributed.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$500
Promoter / Business Package
Your business logo or product will appear briefly in the movie and if possible be used on screen. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, T-shirt, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it's distributed
Claimed: 1 of 10
$500
Red and Black Belt Level
Associate producer credit and early access link to view the film. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it's distributed.
Claimed: 3 of 10
$1,000
Red Belt Level
Co-Producer credit and early access link to view the film. Also includes Access to LION KILLER private screening with cast and crew, “Thanks” in the credits, plus a Blue Ray signed by cast and director once it's distributed.
Claimed: 1 of 6
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Current Team
About This Team
Derrick Fury is a Houston based filmmaker with years of experience writing, producing, directing and editing micro-budgeted short films. Derrick has won several awards for his films and has also worked as a Television Producer, Creative Services Producer and Sound Designer in the Houston area.
Lea Jones is and accomplished Theatre director and producer. She's produced several award winning plays and short films in the greater Houston Area. Her short film "Dreamland Murders" was accepted to the 2017 Marche' Du Cannes film festival. In addition to being a Registered Nurse, Lea also runs a film production company in Missouri City Texas.
Anna Tran is a part-time film student, a full-time yogi and life-time creative. When she's not working on a film project or teaching a yoga class, you can find her working her side hustle as a Script Supervisor or Art Director for Texas based film productions.
Kevin Simmons is a Grip, Gaffer, Boom Operator, Best Boy and self proclaimed King of the PA's. Basically if you need it done ask Kevin. He's also an accomplished student-filmmaker and the life of the party.
Bea Ortega-Guillory AKA Bea Fury is a born and bred Houstonian. When she's not working at her "day job" as a office manager, she's aiding her husband Derrick Fury as a prop maker, BTS (behind the scenes) shooter and also runs Craft Services on all his sets.
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