A young bodybuilder living in smalltown Ohio defies his religious mother when he follows the county's best coach into a world of steroid abuse and exploitation.
A young bodybuilder living in smalltown Ohio defies his religious mother when he follows the county's best coach into a world of steroid abuse and exploitation.
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LGBT exclusion is still a huge issue, not only in the United States, but around the globe. National research has shown that substance abuse is twice as prevalent in LGBT youths compared with their peers, and the rate of suicide attempts is 4 times greater for LGBT youth.About The Project
Who am I? My name is Brock Yurich, and I'm a film maker and actor in New York City.I was born and raised with a Bodybuilder father in Ohio, and went to high school and College in florida, where I worked at a gym and studied as an actor.
What is TEST? TEST is a Feature film about a young amateur Bodybuilder, Eddie, who must balance his relationship with his suffocating, religious mother and his manipulative coach, who introduces Eddie to the world of steroids and exploitation, all in the name of the sport of Bodybuilding.
I competed in my first bodybuilding show when I was 20, and I won first place in the middle weight division. I lost terribly in the overall division, but that's a story for another time. During my time competing, I met some of the most dedicated and determined men and women. In Film, bodybuilders are a punchline. They're portrayed as big, clunky, neanderthal-types. But behind the stereotype is a vast world of intricate science, physically-demanding training, and more self-discipline than most can understand.
However, my personal battle with steroid abuse is what prompted me to write TEST. I was addicted, and over the course of a couple years I lost a couple friends who were addicted as well, due to heart failure.
Physical perfection is a huge issue in the world. We are bombarded with images every day of what we "should" look like. The bodybuilding world is a testament to that. I want to explore the truth of the industry for a lot of young men and women.
Why me? After my first short film T-COUNTY, I realized I had to expand my main character and tell his story in a deeper fashion. And writers are constantly told, "Write what you know."
Our goal is to raise $250,000. For a feature film, this is incredibly low. But shooting in Ohio will help us keep our expenses down.
Incentives
$10
LIGHTWEIGHT CLASS - Social Media Shout Out!
When you contribute 10 dollars, I will personally thank you in an Instagram video for all the world to see your generosity!
$25
MIDDLEWEIGHT CLASS - A Video from On Set
Myself and the cast will send you a personal "thank you" video from on set of "Test"
$100
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS - Your name in the Final credits
When you contribute 100 dollars, we will put your name in the final credits of the film.
$250
HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS - Personal Training Session in New York (or Online)
When you donate 250 dollars, I will provide you with a customized personal training session in person for residents of New York City, or an online session for those out of the area.
$500
MASTERS DIVISION - Private Screening Invite
When you donate 500 dollars, you will be invited to a private screening in NYC before the release of the film
*travel and accomadations not provided
$1,000
OVERALL CHAMPION - Associate Producer Credit
If you contribute $1,000, you will be given an Associate Producer credit, a credit on IMDB, and two passes to a private screening of TEST with the cast and Crew.
Claimed: 8 of 10
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$10
LIGHTWEIGHT CLASS - Social Media Shout Out!
When you contribute 10 dollars, I will personally thank you in an Instagram video for all the world to see your generosity!
$25
MIDDLEWEIGHT CLASS - A Video from On Set
Myself and the cast will send you a personal "thank you" video from on set of "Test"
$100
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS - Your name in the Final credits
When you contribute 100 dollars, we will put your name in the final credits of the film.
$250
HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS - Personal Training Session in New York (or Online)
When you donate 250 dollars, I will provide you with a customized personal training session in person for residents of New York City, or an online session for those out of the area.
$500
MASTERS DIVISION - Private Screening Invite
When you donate 500 dollars, you will be invited to a private screening in NYC before the release of the film
*travel and accomadations not provided
$1,000
OVERALL CHAMPION - Associate Producer Credit
If you contribute $1,000, you will be given an Associate Producer credit, a credit on IMDB, and two passes to a private screening of TEST with the cast and Crew.
Claimed: 8 of 10
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About This Team
The Writer: Brock Yurich is a New York City Actor and writer. His writing credits include the short film "T-County" from which he was awarded Best Lead Actor by the Melbourne International Film Festival, the dark comedy short film "Knock Knock Head Lock" by Mike Southerly, and "49," a short film tribute to the tragedy of Pulse Night Club in Orlando. His acting credits include playing Madison on Tyler Perry's "The Haves and Have Nots," Wes in "Goat"with Nick Jonas and James Franco, and Kyle in "The Outcasts" with Victoria Justice.
The Director: Mike Southerly currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he was Creative Director of Trailers and Marketing at Fox Studios for 15 years before starting his own Trailer Company. Mike's directing debut "Knock Knock Head Lock" starring Jane The Virgin's Azie Tesfai.
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