Sins Unveiled
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller
Sins Unveiled is a thriller written & starring Matthew Dennis Lewis (Netflix's Godless) Also Starring Robin Shelby (Ghostbusters II) Directors Joe Laporte & David Liehn and we need your help to cover all crew, wardrobe, and catering plus all union, locations, and insurance fees to begin production.
Sins Unveiled
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Sins Unveiled is a thriller written & starring Matthew Dennis Lewis (Netflix's Godless) Also Starring Robin Shelby (Ghostbusters II) Directors Joe Laporte & David Liehn and we need your help to cover all crew, wardrobe, and catering plus all union, locations, and insurance fees to begin production.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Director's Intro:
Sin Unveiled is set to be directed by Joe Laporte and David Liehn.
Joe is an award-winning director, with a deep understanding of building tension in a script. He's excited to break out the horrors and twist the audience's emotions with Sins Unveiled.
Dave is a veteran of the TV commercial world and also has short films, music videos, and webisodes on his directing resume.
With a combined 20+ years of experience in the film industry, Joe and Dave look forward to bringing their vision of storytelling terror to a screen near you!
Joe and Dave have wrapped post-production on their latest film. "Invasion" which has been an Official Selection of the Golden State Film Festival, making that two films in the same festival for Joe, with the other being "The Devil Lives in Clarksville County" with both films being screened at the TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood, California.
Director's Quotes:
Joe Laporte (Co-Director)
"Sins Unveiled shows how evil a small town can be"
David Liehn (Co-Director)
"Sins Unveiled exposes the evils of hate & prejudice and the deadly consequences that stem from the fear of the unknown."
Henry encounters small town troubles when he returns home from the city for the holidays. Relationships between himself, his brother Benjamin, and two childhood friends are put to the test when Henry receives a letter from Johnny, an old high school friend. The letter, inviting him and Benjamin to a pre-wedding party for Johnny and his male fiancé, sets Benjamin and the childhood friends off because of their ignorance towards homosexuality.
Henry is quickly reminded of how small minded his hometown friends and family are. After failing to convince those closest to him that diversity is not a threat, he goes on to support Johnny on his own. The celebration is full of love and acceptance from all those in attendance.
However, the beautiful moment comes to a devastating halt when uninvited guests crash the party in a very unwelcoming way. When the blinding darkness of hatred overcomes the party, the lives of all those in attendance will be forever changed.
"Sins Unveiled" will be truly horrifying. Similar to "Get Out” - where outsiders in a small town find themselves in imminent danger for their questionable views. "Sins Unveiled" brutally shows that no one is safe from the choices they make in life and love. Not even the sanctity of marriage is sacred in this harsh world. "Sins Unveiled" documents the primal fear that some small towns are resistant to change; often resorting to hate and violence as a way to deal with outsiders.
In "Sins Unveiled" we construct a world where small-town culture and small minds are still very much a reality. There is no acceptance for opposing beliefs or different views. Outsiders continue to be persecuted for not conforming to their environment. It takes a horrific act of violence for the townspeople to realize their wrongs, but by then it is too late. Aesthetically, the film will have a yellow hue and tonality. It will be shot in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio using spherical lenses to set a specific look and feel for the film.
Sins Unveiled has an estimated two-night shooting schedule and is seeking to raise $15,000 for production, but with Seed&Spark we are greenlit when we reach 80%!
Although the script is 18 pages, we plan to bring high production value to the project. In order to accomplish this, there will have to be intense pre-production as well as post-production.
Along with a very notable cast, we have assembled an experienced crew that is diverse, with women and people of color in most key positions. Funds that we raise will support all of our departments, from casting, to catering, to camera package rental. We are shooting on location with some special effects and visual effects which will be a significant portion of our budget.
Most of our crew and cast are willing to work for lower rates, necessary due to our independent budget. Many of our crew members will be wearing a number of different hats... In short, we have assembled an incredible, passionate crew that will work hard to create a thriller with a message.
We invite to you join a night that you will never forget. It's sure to be thrilling and awakening!
1. FOLLOW US ON ALL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Be sure to follow us here on Seed&Spark, but also on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And encourage your friends to follow us too!
2. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT #SinsUnveiled
Tell your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors about Henry. Share our posts, campaign page, and our backer updates!
3. KEEP FOLLOWING OUR CAMPAIGN!
Regular visits to our Seed&Spark page keep you in the know AND increase our chances of being featured on the site!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actors & Actresses
Costs $3,000
We have cast a top-notch group of SAG-AFTRA actors and we will be paying them.
Location Fees and Permits
Costs $3,000
We will be shooting for 2 nights on location and FILM LA Permits and Fees included.
Camera Crew
Costs $3,000
Pays for 2 Red Camera packages, lenses, lighting, and payment to the cinematographer and his team.
Hair & Makeup
Costs $600
We will require a Department Head, plus two assistants, along with their kits.
Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
A character's wardrobe says much about their personality and also tells part of their story.
Production Design
Costs $1,000
Although we would have the location, we still require a production designer to dress it accordingly.
Sound
Costs $500
What sets short films apart from one another comes down to the sound.
Other Crew
Costs $2,000
Includes payment to Line Producers, UPM, AD's, Grip, and more.
Catering & Crafts Services
Costs $1,000
We will be working 2 12-hour days. It's important for morale and energy for cast and crew to eat.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
About This Team
THE CAST
MATTHEW DENNIS LEWIS - "HENRY"
New York Native, Matthew Dennis Lewis, left his home state in 2013 to pursue acting in Hollywood, Ca. Lewis is best known for his roles as Donnie Devlin in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series “Godless” and as Charlie in the film “Burning Shadow”. He’s already hit the ground running in 2019 with the filming of the feature film “Blood and Sand”, where he portrays a ranger during WW2 and also his co-star role in TNT’s “I Am the Night” that aired in February. When he’s not acting he loves creating stories of his own through a multitude of scripts. He’s now taking his passion for writing to the next level by co-producing his short film “Sins Unveiled”. With some great projects slated for later this year, Matthew continues to climb and make an impact in the entertainment industry.
RUSSELL DENNIS LEWIS - "BENJAMIN"
Russell Dennis Lewis is New York native, now an LA-based actor. A dedicated craftsman with a vast range, you'll see him portraying everything from sociopath killers to the light-hearted gay sidekick of a bumbling superheroine to a blind homeless man surviving unforgiving streets of LA. You can see Russell terrorizing the Wild West, alongside Jeff Daniels in the Emmy award Winning Netflix series "Godless". Later next year you'll find him on the silver screen in Roland Emmerich's WW2 drama "Midway". Other credits include MTV's "Teenwolf", "The Bold and the Beautiful", Showtime's "The Big C" and TNT's "Major Crimes"
Russell got his start in NYC Studying at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, as a member of the Polaris North theatre company, and studying under Master teacher Patricia Angelin in the Neuroscience based technique, Alba Emoting.
DANNI TAMBURRO - "AMY"
Texas-born Danni Tamburro is a young actress who recently filmed the feature films, “Color Me You”, directed by Marco Bottoglieri and “Project Puppies For Christmas” with John Ratzenberger, a touching holiday movie.
She filmed her first movie playing the daughter of an abusive father played by Tom Arnold in the independent film, “1 Interrogation”, for release in 2017. The Director was so impressed with Danni’s emotional depth of the character that he cast her in two additional productions, “1 Dark Night” and “#am/pm”. She has also completed two tv pilots. “What Happens in Vegas”, a hidden camera prank show featuring Danni as one of the hilarious improv actors and "Becca On Call", playing a quirky nurses assistant.
ROBIN SHELBY - "GAIL"
Robin Shelby is an actress and producer, known for Ghostbusters (2016), Ghostbusters II (1989) and 2 Cops and a Car (2018).
AARON SCHWARTZ - "LUKE"
Aaron Schwartz is a New York native who began his acting career at an early age. He is known for playing the lead role of Gerald Garner in the 1995 Judd Apatow feature "Heavyweights" and in the cult classic "The Mighty Ducks." Aaron also reunited with former and future cast-mates Michelle Trachtenberg and Danny Tamberelli, playing Clem Lanell in eight episodes of the Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Pete & Pete." Aaron had a recurring role as doorman Vanya on The CW's drama series "Gossip Girl" and as a young Kurt Russell In "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2."
DANIEL HILT - "KYLE"
Daniel Hilt is known for Foxcatcher (Steve Carrel, Channing Tatum), American Gangster (Denzel Washington), and Mack Hanglider.
THE CREW
JOE LAPORTE, CO-DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Joe Laporte was born in Evanston, Illinois as Joseph Laporte. Joe relocated to Los Angeles where he engrossed himself in any and all types of film and video productions with a passion for the horror genre. Joe continues to work on a variety of feature films, short films, and commercial productions around the Los Angeles area.
DAVID LIEHN, CO-DIRECTOR
"David Liehn graduated from the University of Miami with his masters in Film Production/Directing and moved to Los Angeles in 2002. He joined the Director's Guild of America in 2007 as an assistant director. David is a veteran of the TV commercial world and also has short films, music videos, and webisodes on his directing resume."
JACOB ZETINO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/PRODUCER
Jacob Zetino was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and grew up in Santa Rosa, California. Graduated from The Los Angeles Film School, California in their producing program achieving Summa Cum Laude and a member of the National Honor Society of the Entertainments Arts. He is a current member of Veterans in Media & Entertainment. He has produced over several films and television projects, recently his mini-series "SOCIO" has been optioned and slated for the 2nd quarter of 2019. He is co-CEO & Founder of Dapper Penguin Productions which is award-winning production company with "The Devil Lives in Clarksville County" a horror/thriller & Blood Bonds an action/thriller winning awards. He and his wife co-CEO of Dapper Penguin, Sarina Alfarano, continue to create, develop, and produce multiple ongoing projects.
EVAN BUTKA, CINEMATOGRAPHER
Born and raised outside of Detroit, Michigan, Evan graduated from College for Creative Studies located in Detroit. He studied photography and cinematography and received his BFA in 2010. Besides CCS, Evan also studied photography in London, Edinburgh, and Prague in 2008. Now residing in Los Angeles, California working as a cinematographer.
ADAM SHATTUCK, COLORIST/VISUAL EFFECTS EDITOR
Originally from Indiana, Adam started his career in entertainment early in life. From a young age, Adam always had a creative edge. While at Ben Davis Television, Adam originally started as a shooter & editor for the program. He accelerated in that position and he became the program's Technical Director, having control on every newscast they would release including working with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Pacers, Lucas Oil Stadium, and multiple other organizations in the area. Studied Film Production & Cinematography, eventually graduating with two film degrees, one in film production, and one in Cinematography. Adam also worked with Riveting Entertainment Los Angeles, California as an Assistant Editor to Join their Post Production Department specializing in High Concept Music Videos & Commercials.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Director's Intro:
Sin Unveiled is set to be directed by Joe Laporte and David Liehn.
Joe is an award-winning director, with a deep understanding of building tension in a script. He's excited to break out the horrors and twist the audience's emotions with Sins Unveiled.
Dave is a veteran of the TV commercial world and also has short films, music videos, and webisodes on his directing resume.
With a combined 20+ years of experience in the film industry, Joe and Dave look forward to bringing their vision of storytelling terror to a screen near you!
Joe and Dave have wrapped post-production on their latest film. "Invasion" which has been an Official Selection of the Golden State Film Festival, making that two films in the same festival for Joe, with the other being "The Devil Lives in Clarksville County" with both films being screened at the TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood, California.
Director's Quotes:
Joe Laporte (Co-Director)
"Sins Unveiled shows how evil a small town can be"
David Liehn (Co-Director)
"Sins Unveiled exposes the evils of hate & prejudice and the deadly consequences that stem from the fear of the unknown."
Henry encounters small town troubles when he returns home from the city for the holidays. Relationships between himself, his brother Benjamin, and two childhood friends are put to the test when Henry receives a letter from Johnny, an old high school friend. The letter, inviting him and Benjamin to a pre-wedding party for Johnny and his male fiancé, sets Benjamin and the childhood friends off because of their ignorance towards homosexuality.
Henry is quickly reminded of how small minded his hometown friends and family are. After failing to convince those closest to him that diversity is not a threat, he goes on to support Johnny on his own. The celebration is full of love and acceptance from all those in attendance.
However, the beautiful moment comes to a devastating halt when uninvited guests crash the party in a very unwelcoming way. When the blinding darkness of hatred overcomes the party, the lives of all those in attendance will be forever changed.
"Sins Unveiled" will be truly horrifying. Similar to "Get Out” - where outsiders in a small town find themselves in imminent danger for their questionable views. "Sins Unveiled" brutally shows that no one is safe from the choices they make in life and love. Not even the sanctity of marriage is sacred in this harsh world. "Sins Unveiled" documents the primal fear that some small towns are resistant to change; often resorting to hate and violence as a way to deal with outsiders.
In "Sins Unveiled" we construct a world where small-town culture and small minds are still very much a reality. There is no acceptance for opposing beliefs or different views. Outsiders continue to be persecuted for not conforming to their environment. It takes a horrific act of violence for the townspeople to realize their wrongs, but by then it is too late. Aesthetically, the film will have a yellow hue and tonality. It will be shot in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio using spherical lenses to set a specific look and feel for the film.
Sins Unveiled has an estimated two-night shooting schedule and is seeking to raise $15,000 for production, but with Seed&Spark we are greenlit when we reach 80%!
Although the script is 18 pages, we plan to bring high production value to the project. In order to accomplish this, there will have to be intense pre-production as well as post-production.
Along with a very notable cast, we have assembled an experienced crew that is diverse, with women and people of color in most key positions. Funds that we raise will support all of our departments, from casting, to catering, to camera package rental. We are shooting on location with some special effects and visual effects which will be a significant portion of our budget.
Most of our crew and cast are willing to work for lower rates, necessary due to our independent budget. Many of our crew members will be wearing a number of different hats... In short, we have assembled an incredible, passionate crew that will work hard to create a thriller with a message.
We invite to you join a night that you will never forget. It's sure to be thrilling and awakening!
1. FOLLOW US ON ALL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Be sure to follow us here on Seed&Spark, but also on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And encourage your friends to follow us too!
2. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT #SinsUnveiled
Tell your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors about Henry. Share our posts, campaign page, and our backer updates!
3. KEEP FOLLOWING OUR CAMPAIGN!
Regular visits to our Seed&Spark page keep you in the know AND increase our chances of being featured on the site!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actors & Actresses
Costs $3,000
We have cast a top-notch group of SAG-AFTRA actors and we will be paying them.
Location Fees and Permits
Costs $3,000
We will be shooting for 2 nights on location and FILM LA Permits and Fees included.
Camera Crew
Costs $3,000
Pays for 2 Red Camera packages, lenses, lighting, and payment to the cinematographer and his team.
Hair & Makeup
Costs $600
We will require a Department Head, plus two assistants, along with their kits.
Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
A character's wardrobe says much about their personality and also tells part of their story.
Production Design
Costs $1,000
Although we would have the location, we still require a production designer to dress it accordingly.
Sound
Costs $500
What sets short films apart from one another comes down to the sound.
Other Crew
Costs $2,000
Includes payment to Line Producers, UPM, AD's, Grip, and more.
Catering & Crafts Services
Costs $1,000
We will be working 2 12-hour days. It's important for morale and energy for cast and crew to eat.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
About This Team
THE CAST
MATTHEW DENNIS LEWIS - "HENRY"
New York Native, Matthew Dennis Lewis, left his home state in 2013 to pursue acting in Hollywood, Ca. Lewis is best known for his roles as Donnie Devlin in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series “Godless” and as Charlie in the film “Burning Shadow”. He’s already hit the ground running in 2019 with the filming of the feature film “Blood and Sand”, where he portrays a ranger during WW2 and also his co-star role in TNT’s “I Am the Night” that aired in February. When he’s not acting he loves creating stories of his own through a multitude of scripts. He’s now taking his passion for writing to the next level by co-producing his short film “Sins Unveiled”. With some great projects slated for later this year, Matthew continues to climb and make an impact in the entertainment industry.
RUSSELL DENNIS LEWIS - "BENJAMIN"
Russell Dennis Lewis is New York native, now an LA-based actor. A dedicated craftsman with a vast range, you'll see him portraying everything from sociopath killers to the light-hearted gay sidekick of a bumbling superheroine to a blind homeless man surviving unforgiving streets of LA. You can see Russell terrorizing the Wild West, alongside Jeff Daniels in the Emmy award Winning Netflix series "Godless". Later next year you'll find him on the silver screen in Roland Emmerich's WW2 drama "Midway". Other credits include MTV's "Teenwolf", "The Bold and the Beautiful", Showtime's "The Big C" and TNT's "Major Crimes"
Russell got his start in NYC Studying at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, as a member of the Polaris North theatre company, and studying under Master teacher Patricia Angelin in the Neuroscience based technique, Alba Emoting.
DANNI TAMBURRO - "AMY"
Texas-born Danni Tamburro is a young actress who recently filmed the feature films, “Color Me You”, directed by Marco Bottoglieri and “Project Puppies For Christmas” with John Ratzenberger, a touching holiday movie.
She filmed her first movie playing the daughter of an abusive father played by Tom Arnold in the independent film, “1 Interrogation”, for release in 2017. The Director was so impressed with Danni’s emotional depth of the character that he cast her in two additional productions, “1 Dark Night” and “#am/pm”. She has also completed two tv pilots. “What Happens in Vegas”, a hidden camera prank show featuring Danni as one of the hilarious improv actors and "Becca On Call", playing a quirky nurses assistant.
ROBIN SHELBY - "GAIL"
Robin Shelby is an actress and producer, known for Ghostbusters (2016), Ghostbusters II (1989) and 2 Cops and a Car (2018).
AARON SCHWARTZ - "LUKE"
Aaron Schwartz is a New York native who began his acting career at an early age. He is known for playing the lead role of Gerald Garner in the 1995 Judd Apatow feature "Heavyweights" and in the cult classic "The Mighty Ducks." Aaron also reunited with former and future cast-mates Michelle Trachtenberg and Danny Tamberelli, playing Clem Lanell in eight episodes of the Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Pete & Pete." Aaron had a recurring role as doorman Vanya on The CW's drama series "Gossip Girl" and as a young Kurt Russell In "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2."
DANIEL HILT - "KYLE"
Daniel Hilt is known for Foxcatcher (Steve Carrel, Channing Tatum), American Gangster (Denzel Washington), and Mack Hanglider.
THE CREW
JOE LAPORTE, CO-DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Joe Laporte was born in Evanston, Illinois as Joseph Laporte. Joe relocated to Los Angeles where he engrossed himself in any and all types of film and video productions with a passion for the horror genre. Joe continues to work on a variety of feature films, short films, and commercial productions around the Los Angeles area.
DAVID LIEHN, CO-DIRECTOR
"David Liehn graduated from the University of Miami with his masters in Film Production/Directing and moved to Los Angeles in 2002. He joined the Director's Guild of America in 2007 as an assistant director. David is a veteran of the TV commercial world and also has short films, music videos, and webisodes on his directing resume."
JACOB ZETINO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/PRODUCER
Jacob Zetino was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and grew up in Santa Rosa, California. Graduated from The Los Angeles Film School, California in their producing program achieving Summa Cum Laude and a member of the National Honor Society of the Entertainments Arts. He is a current member of Veterans in Media & Entertainment. He has produced over several films and television projects, recently his mini-series "SOCIO" has been optioned and slated for the 2nd quarter of 2019. He is co-CEO & Founder of Dapper Penguin Productions which is award-winning production company with "The Devil Lives in Clarksville County" a horror/thriller & Blood Bonds an action/thriller winning awards. He and his wife co-CEO of Dapper Penguin, Sarina Alfarano, continue to create, develop, and produce multiple ongoing projects.
EVAN BUTKA, CINEMATOGRAPHER
Born and raised outside of Detroit, Michigan, Evan graduated from College for Creative Studies located in Detroit. He studied photography and cinematography and received his BFA in 2010. Besides CCS, Evan also studied photography in London, Edinburgh, and Prague in 2008. Now residing in Los Angeles, California working as a cinematographer.
ADAM SHATTUCK, COLORIST/VISUAL EFFECTS EDITOR
Originally from Indiana, Adam started his career in entertainment early in life. From a young age, Adam always had a creative edge. While at Ben Davis Television, Adam originally started as a shooter & editor for the program. He accelerated in that position and he became the program's Technical Director, having control on every newscast they would release including working with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Pacers, Lucas Oil Stadium, and multiple other organizations in the area. Studied Film Production & Cinematography, eventually graduating with two film degrees, one in film production, and one in Cinematography. Adam also worked with Riveting Entertainment Los Angeles, California as an Assistant Editor to Join their Post Production Department specializing in High Concept Music Videos & Commercials.