RULES
Davidson, North Carolina | Film Feature
Thriller, Drama
RULES is a tense, character-driven thriller about power, trust, and survival when everything falls apart. With your support, we can bring this gripping, contained story to life—proving bold, independent films can still captivate audiences worldwide.
RULES
Davidson, North Carolina | Film Feature
Thriller, Drama
1 Campaigns | North Carolina, United States
Green Light
This campaign raised $17,260 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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RULES is a tense, character-driven thriller about power, trust, and survival when everything falls apart. With your support, we can bring this gripping, contained story to life—proving bold, independent films can still captivate audiences worldwide.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
After a prison transport crash allows three inmates to escape, a fractured married couple, Myles and Jess Corley, unknowingly return home to find it occupied by the fugitives. The takeover is led by Jeremiah Bates, a brilliant and methodical mastermind who governs the situation through rigid psychological “rules,” while his volatile accomplice escalates the violence. As the siege unfolds, the couple’s unresolved marital tensions mirror the power struggle inside the house, forcing Jess to confront both her fear and her guilt. When the internal alliance among the criminals collapses and Bates prepares to leave no loose ends, Jess realizes survival will require breaking every rule she has followed—culminating in a final confrontation that turns Bates’ own intellect against him.
Disclosure: For this campaign, AI was used to generate b-roll video, for the following reasons:
Filming had not yet begun so actual footage is not available.
Previous films and web series can be found on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveBruh
Our mission is to tell gripping, character-driven stories that place audiences in the heart of tension, forcing them to confront difficult choices, moral ambiguity, and the realities of human nature. We champion diverse perspectives and authentic voices, bringing them to life through visually striking, emotionally charged filmmaking. By combining creative discipline with independent ingenuity, we strive to create films that feel both intimate and cinematic—stories that don’t just entertain, but linger, provoke, and endure.
The funds ($21K) raised will be used to pay for services of the cast and crew, and will be payable at the conclusion of filming (net 30 days)
Wishlist
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Cast
Costs $8,600
These talented folks bring words on paper to actual life!
Crew
Costs $12,300
A good crew makes the chaos into organized chaos!
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About This Team
Brian Nesbit has been producing independent films and events for nearly 30 years.
Mr. Nesbit caught the film bug in 1978, after watching the film "Superman the Movie". From there his imagination and love of creating stories fostered to producing over 18 independent films.
As a writer, producer, director, editor and photographer, Mr Nesbit is a well-rounded professional, always seeking to push the limits of filmmaking. He is available to shoot independent films, web series, live events, and interviews.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
After a prison transport crash allows three inmates to escape, a fractured married couple, Myles and Jess Corley, unknowingly return home to find it occupied by the fugitives. The takeover is led by Jeremiah Bates, a brilliant and methodical mastermind who governs the situation through rigid psychological “rules,” while his volatile accomplice escalates the violence. As the siege unfolds, the couple’s unresolved marital tensions mirror the power struggle inside the house, forcing Jess to confront both her fear and her guilt. When the internal alliance among the criminals collapses and Bates prepares to leave no loose ends, Jess realizes survival will require breaking every rule she has followed—culminating in a final confrontation that turns Bates’ own intellect against him.
Disclosure: For this campaign, AI was used to generate b-roll video, for the following reasons:
Filming had not yet begun so actual footage is not available.
Previous films and web series can be found on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveBruh
Our mission is to tell gripping, character-driven stories that place audiences in the heart of tension, forcing them to confront difficult choices, moral ambiguity, and the realities of human nature. We champion diverse perspectives and authentic voices, bringing them to life through visually striking, emotionally charged filmmaking. By combining creative discipline with independent ingenuity, we strive to create films that feel both intimate and cinematic—stories that don’t just entertain, but linger, provoke, and endure.
The funds ($21K) raised will be used to pay for services of the cast and crew, and will be payable at the conclusion of filming (net 30 days)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $8,600
These talented folks bring words on paper to actual life!
Crew
Costs $12,300
A good crew makes the chaos into organized chaos!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Brian Nesbit has been producing independent films and events for nearly 30 years.
Mr. Nesbit caught the film bug in 1978, after watching the film "Superman the Movie". From there his imagination and love of creating stories fostered to producing over 18 independent films.As a writer, producer, director, editor and photographer, Mr Nesbit is a well-rounded professional, always seeking to push the limits of filmmaking. He is available to shoot independent films, web series, live events, and interviews.