The Art of Letting Go
Los Angeles, California | Music Video
Comedy, Drama
The Art of Letting Go is the next music video from acclaimed band, Frantic Romantic. It's a playful yet meaningful tribute to how we evolve in an ever-changing world, and it celebrates the charm of old school tech. But we need your support to make it happen!
The Art of Letting Go
Los Angeles, California | Music Video
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
9 supporters | followers
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Goal: $11,000 for production
The Art of Letting Go is the next music video from acclaimed band, Frantic Romantic. It's a playful yet meaningful tribute to how we evolve in an ever-changing world, and it celebrates the charm of old school tech. But we need your support to make it happen!
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
WHO IS FRANTIC ROMANTIC?
We're a a Los Angeles-based band with heart-piercing anthems and over-the-top live shows. It all started in 2012 with one singer (Mr. Kerosene) and one guitarist (Rube Walker). Two separate bands on the same bill. Flash forward to 2024 and these two have joined forces, along with Ruben's childhood friend and longtime collaborator Ziek Zero, and southern California's most charming Brazilian bassist, Marcelo the Fellow. And all we care about is making great music, sharing that with people, and giving you the time of your life. Check us out on SPOTIFY, INSTAGRAM or our WEBSITE!
WHAT'S THIS PROJECT ABOUT?
We've been working on an album for the last few years, and it finally came out last October. The new single for it is the Art of Letting Go. It's a song we wrote during the pandemic and it served as a way to deal with some difficult relationships. The end result was a kind-of therapy song that gave us peace through the pain. We want to bring some of those deeper themes to our next music video, but have a sense of humor about it too. And that's how we came up with our BIG IDEA.
THE STORY...
The setting is a birthday party in the year 1999. When our Cassette tape is ejected from his tape player and cast aside for a shiny new CD - he's understandably jealous. What follows is an epic brawl between the Cassette and CD, each fighting to hold onto their relevancy. But is it already too late?
There will be action. There will be emotion. There will be two actors in giant foam costumes having a slapstick fight. And we can't wait to bring this to life. Because in a current culture that rushes past old tech in favor of the new, this video will serve as a playful reminder that every era has its own time, charm and worth.
WHO'S ON OUR TEAM?
With every Frantic Romantic music video, we try to do something unique and different - and this time, we're working with a professional filmmaking team. Supporting this project helps bring a unique, entertaining idea to life and gives a boost to our team of passionate musicians and filmmakers eager to showcase their talents!
WHAT'S NEXT?
We have so much already done: storyboards, shotlists, locked locations. But what we don't have yet is the cash. That's where we need your support. Any amount will help us get the things we need for the shoot - gear, actors, insurance, giant cassette tape costumes. And all of the money raised will go directly to production of the music video THIS SPRING. When it's finished, our backers will be the first to know, and we'll be releasing it online for the world to see.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Your pledges will get you some cool perks: from social media shout-outs to free concert tickets! So head on over to the PLEDGE area and help us create something great. You'll get to enjoy a quirky, feel-good video that makes you laugh; and we get to turn our creative dreams into reality. But if you can't contribute, never fear - you can still help us by following and sharing our campaign!
So please join us in making The Art of Letting Go, and let's honor the magic of music in every tech era!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew
Costs $4,750
This helps us pay the hardworking people working on our set a fair wage.
Production Expenses
Costs $4,700
A lot goes into making a music video. To shoot, we'll need cameras, lenses, equipment, transportation, and craft for the cast and crew.
Post Production
Costs $700
Once we've shot the footage, we'll need to edit it into a killer music video. This cost will go toward paying our Editor.
Legal, Accounting, and Insurance
Costs $850
This will help pay for payroll, credit card processing fees, production insurance, & all the essential paperwork for a well-run production!
Share this update!
About This Team
The Band - Frantic Romantic
The year is 2012. One singer (Mr. Kerosene) dressed like a pimp, one guitarist (Rube Walker) dressed like a mob boss. Two separate bands on the same bill. Flash forward to 2024 and these two have joined forces in LA, along with Ruben's childhood friend and longtime collaborator Ziek Zero, and southern California's most charming Brazilian bassist, Marcelo the Fellow. With their heart-piercing anthems, and over-the-top live shows, Frantic Romantic cares about one thing: You. And giving you the time of your life.
Director - Katie Harbin
Katie Harbin is an award-winning writer/director with over a decade of industry experience. Her visual storytelling encompasses narrative short films, sketch, and commercial work. She has produced and directed ads for major brands such as Jack Daniel's, Not Your Father's Root Beer, and Lucky Lager. As a filmmaker, Katie’s brand is ‘Relatable Rebels.’ She loves telling fresh stories about underrepresented or misunderstood characters, and exploring the themes of identity and self-expression through quirky comedies that balance humor with heart. She got her start at Florida State University, where she earned her MFA. Her graduate thesis film DANTE won her Best Director at the Broad Humor Film Festival in 2015, and Best Student Short at Central Florida Film Festival. Since then, Katie has continued to write, direct, and produce visually-stunning original content. She's currently freelancing in Los Angeles, and when she’s not developing her next project or directing up a storm you can find her watching stand-up, jamming out to classic rock, or playing with her two kitties, Meeper & Gizmo.
Producer - Jason Slavin
Jason Slavin is an Art Director and Designer at Pure Imagination Studios, with projects on Netflix, Youtube, and Disney+. His work will also be in theaters October 11 with Focus Features’ Piece By Piece starring Pharrell Williams. He cut his professional teeth working as a camera operator and editor. From there, he switched from working behind the camera to working behind the pencil, and became a concept artist for video games and animation. Outside of the industry, he also loves dinosaurs, dogs, and deep space
Director of Photography - Ellin Aldana
Ellin is an LA-based Guatemalan-American cinematographer. She lenses story-first narratives, and uses color, emotionality, and character-specific world building to bring the viewer into all her projects. She received her Master’s degree in Cinematography from AFI. She's a ‘24 WIF Cinematography Fellow and a ‘23 Altitude Award Winner for her cinematography work. Her films have gone on to screen in various festivals like Austin Film Festival, Cucalorus, NYLFF, and AFI Fest. In her free time, you can catch her riding her bike, tending to her flower garden, or thrifting.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
WHO IS FRANTIC ROMANTIC?
We're a a Los Angeles-based band with heart-piercing anthems and over-the-top live shows. It all started in 2012 with one singer (Mr. Kerosene) and one guitarist (Rube Walker). Two separate bands on the same bill. Flash forward to 2024 and these two have joined forces, along with Ruben's childhood friend and longtime collaborator Ziek Zero, and southern California's most charming Brazilian bassist, Marcelo the Fellow. And all we care about is making great music, sharing that with people, and giving you the time of your life. Check us out on SPOTIFY, INSTAGRAM or our WEBSITE!
WHAT'S THIS PROJECT ABOUT?
We've been working on an album for the last few years, and it finally came out last October. The new single for it is the Art of Letting Go. It's a song we wrote during the pandemic and it served as a way to deal with some difficult relationships. The end result was a kind-of therapy song that gave us peace through the pain. We want to bring some of those deeper themes to our next music video, but have a sense of humor about it too. And that's how we came up with our BIG IDEA.
THE STORY...
The setting is a birthday party in the year 1999. When our Cassette tape is ejected from his tape player and cast aside for a shiny new CD - he's understandably jealous. What follows is an epic brawl between the Cassette and CD, each fighting to hold onto their relevancy. But is it already too late?
There will be action. There will be emotion. There will be two actors in giant foam costumes having a slapstick fight. And we can't wait to bring this to life. Because in a current culture that rushes past old tech in favor of the new, this video will serve as a playful reminder that every era has its own time, charm and worth.
WHO'S ON OUR TEAM?
With every Frantic Romantic music video, we try to do something unique and different - and this time, we're working with a professional filmmaking team. Supporting this project helps bring a unique, entertaining idea to life and gives a boost to our team of passionate musicians and filmmakers eager to showcase their talents!
WHAT'S NEXT?
We have so much already done: storyboards, shotlists, locked locations. But what we don't have yet is the cash. That's where we need your support. Any amount will help us get the things we need for the shoot - gear, actors, insurance, giant cassette tape costumes. And all of the money raised will go directly to production of the music video THIS SPRING. When it's finished, our backers will be the first to know, and we'll be releasing it online for the world to see.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Your pledges will get you some cool perks: from social media shout-outs to free concert tickets! So head on over to the PLEDGE area and help us create something great. You'll get to enjoy a quirky, feel-good video that makes you laugh; and we get to turn our creative dreams into reality. But if you can't contribute, never fear - you can still help us by following and sharing our campaign!
So please join us in making The Art of Letting Go, and let's honor the magic of music in every tech era!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew
Costs $4,750
This helps us pay the hardworking people working on our set a fair wage.
Production Expenses
Costs $4,700
A lot goes into making a music video. To shoot, we'll need cameras, lenses, equipment, transportation, and craft for the cast and crew.
Post Production
Costs $700
Once we've shot the footage, we'll need to edit it into a killer music video. This cost will go toward paying our Editor.
Legal, Accounting, and Insurance
Costs $850
This will help pay for payroll, credit card processing fees, production insurance, & all the essential paperwork for a well-run production!
Share this update!
About This Team
The Band - Frantic Romantic
The year is 2012. One singer (Mr. Kerosene) dressed like a pimp, one guitarist (Rube Walker) dressed like a mob boss. Two separate bands on the same bill. Flash forward to 2024 and these two have joined forces in LA, along with Ruben's childhood friend and longtime collaborator Ziek Zero, and southern California's most charming Brazilian bassist, Marcelo the Fellow. With their heart-piercing anthems, and over-the-top live shows, Frantic Romantic cares about one thing: You. And giving you the time of your life.
Director - Katie Harbin
Katie Harbin is an award-winning writer/director with over a decade of industry experience. Her visual storytelling encompasses narrative short films, sketch, and commercial work. She has produced and directed ads for major brands such as Jack Daniel's, Not Your Father's Root Beer, and Lucky Lager. As a filmmaker, Katie’s brand is ‘Relatable Rebels.’ She loves telling fresh stories about underrepresented or misunderstood characters, and exploring the themes of identity and self-expression through quirky comedies that balance humor with heart. She got her start at Florida State University, where she earned her MFA. Her graduate thesis film DANTE won her Best Director at the Broad Humor Film Festival in 2015, and Best Student Short at Central Florida Film Festival. Since then, Katie has continued to write, direct, and produce visually-stunning original content. She's currently freelancing in Los Angeles, and when she’s not developing her next project or directing up a storm you can find her watching stand-up, jamming out to classic rock, or playing with her two kitties, Meeper & Gizmo.
Producer - Jason Slavin
Jason Slavin is an Art Director and Designer at Pure Imagination Studios, with projects on Netflix, Youtube, and Disney+. His work will also be in theaters October 11 with Focus Features’ Piece By Piece starring Pharrell Williams. He cut his professional teeth working as a camera operator and editor. From there, he switched from working behind the camera to working behind the pencil, and became a concept artist for video games and animation. Outside of the industry, he also loves dinosaurs, dogs, and deep space
Director of Photography - Ellin Aldana
Ellin is an LA-based Guatemalan-American cinematographer. She lenses story-first narratives, and uses color, emotionality, and character-specific world building to bring the viewer into all her projects. She received her Master’s degree in Cinematography from AFI. She's a ‘24 WIF Cinematography Fellow and a ‘23 Altitude Award Winner for her cinematography work. Her films have gone on to screen in various festivals like Austin Film Festival, Cucalorus, NYLFF, and AFI Fest. In her free time, you can catch her riding her bike, tending to her flower garden, or thrifting.