The Seed - A Motion Picture Inspired By Actual Events
Project by David Christopher
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Your support for this project will not only allow us to make a high-value film about a hot button issue, but it will raise awareness and continue the ongoing conversation about the safety of our food supply and the plight and passion of the American farmer.
Your support for this project will not only allow us to make a high-value film about a hot button issue, but it will raise awareness and continue the ongoing conversation about the safety of our food supply and the plight and passion of the American farmer.
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Mission Statement
Our story shines a light on the struggles of farm families across the US. As filmmakers, our project creates a professional environment for everyone involved to learn, grow and excel in an environment of love and acceptance regardless of color, gender or sexual orientation.About The Project
We have significant interest in our feature length film from Hollywood. They want to see what we can do with a short film before committing to our feature. Our intent is to submit our completed short to the higest level film festivals around the world and garner interest and awards for our work and use this as a calling card for the funding and production of our feature film.
Making a very good film is expensive. We believe our budget goal will allow us to create a compelling short film that will compete at the highest levels in festivals. More budget means higher quality - so PLEASE consider donating past our goal amount. Your donation is VERY important to bringing this story to life!
No one has created a narrative film with compelling characters and a story inspired by actual events that explains what a GMO is and why there is such a crisis. We have researched and interviewed farmers from across the country and woven a beautiful drama about the simplicity and beauty of farm, family and faith.
“The Seed” is a high-value, issue-driven independent motion picture inspired by actual events.
THE CONCEPT
A small town, Texas corn farmer must suddenly stand against a powerful multi-national GMO seed corporation and risk the loss of his farm.
This true-to-life, character-driven story gives a touching portrayal of “Buck Conner” - a man whose values are put to the test in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds and is perfectly positioned to be an entertaining piece of cinema with a strong, current-issue message.
THE ISSUE
Ever since the commercial introduction of Genetically Modified Seeds in 1996, hundreds of farmers and seed dealers in the US and Canada alone have been accused and harassed over alleged patent infringement of GMO seeds in what seems to be a corporate drive for complete control of our food supply. To this day, farmers, organizations, activists and citizens around the world are fighting these policies.
Many people have heard of GMOs but don’t really know much about them. “The Seed” does a truly amazing job of presenting this complicated issue from the POV of the American farmer. Our goal is to produce an entertaining and inspirational motion picture with mainstream market appeal.
CURRENT ENDORSEMENTS & SUPPORTERS
• Farm Aid
• The Organic Consumers Association
• The Organic and non-GMO report
• IFOAM
• Millions Against Monsanto Toronto
• The Weston A. Price Foundation
• Moms Across America
• Kids Right to Know
• GMO Free Los Angeles
• Moms For Safe Food
• Shiv Chopra -
The Canadian Council
on Food Sovereignty and Health.
• Toronto NON-GMO
• CSAIL
• GMO Free NJ
• GMO Free New York
• Citizens for GMO Labeling
• GMO Free Vegas
• GMO Free Georgia
• No GMO Manitoba
• End All Disease
• Homeopathy Heals Me
• GMO Free Massachusetts
• Label GMOs
• GMO Free Southern California
• Collective Evolution - see their article on our film: The Pro-Farmer, Anit-GMO Mainstream Movie
• GMO Free Alaska
• GMO-Free New Mexico
• GMO Free Pennsylvania
• Moms Advocating Sustainability
• Need To Know GMO – Pennsylvania
• GMO-Free Santa Cruz
• Eat Local Grown
• Sustainable Pulse
• The City of Hutto, TX
Incentives
$25
Personalized Thank You.
Receive a personalized thank you from our team via our social media
$50
Exclusive Access To View The Film
Receive a password protected link to have eclusive access to view the film before anyone else.
$75
Exclusive Access To View The Film PLUS
Receive a password protected link to have eclusive access to view the film before anyone else PLUS get your name in the credits of the film as a contributor.
$100
Receive A Children's Book on Bees and the Environment
"SonnyBee Learns Ahimsa is a wonderful children's book which teaches kids to respect bees and the environment while practicing non violence."
Forward by environmental advocate Ed Begley Jr.
Back cover by Rachel Parent, a famed GMO Educator & Activist
AND Receive a password protected link to have eclusive access to view the film before anyone else.
Claimed: 14 of 50
$150
LOOK-BOOK Of The Feature Film
What is a look-book? Hollywood doesn't read scripts anymore : ) You have to provide them with a polished marketing peice that includes images and themes of your project and THEN if it is good enough you might get your script read.
With this level of contribution we will email you the Look-book of our feature film that includes our proposed cast and musical artists for the sound track. You also receive exclusive access to view the film.
$200
Join Us On Set
Come join us on set in Hutto, Texas in August as we film. See what it is like to be on a working, independent film set. Get to witness the magic of movie making IN PERSON! (Travel not included). Also includes an exclusive link to view the film.
$250
Meet The Team via Skype
This contribution includes a 20 minute private Skype meeting with any of our team. Ask us questions about filmmaking, production, acting or the impact our film is having on bringing awareness to the GMO issue. Also, includes an exclusive link to view the film.
$300
A Date With Our Lead Actor
Schedule a 1 hour coffee date with our lead actor, David Christopher in person (in Austin). Also, includes an exclusive link to view the film (Travel not included).
$350
Join The Cast and Crew at our Wrap Party
Come meet and celebrate with the cast and crew of the film at our wrap party. Also, includes an exclusive link to view the film (Travel not included).
$500
Pre-screening with Cast and Crew
Join the cast and crew as we view the finished film for the first time before we submit to major film festivals. (Travel Not Included)
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
You are now a professional film maker! Your name will appear in both the credits of the film and on our IMDB Page as an Associate Producer. Also includes and exclusive link to view the film.
$1,500
VIP Associate Producer
With this level of contribution you will receive the same credit as the Associate Producer level but also have an invitation to the private screening for you and a guest with our cast and crew!
$2,000
Co-Producer
You are climbing the ranks as a professional in the film community as a Co-Producer! You will receive credit in both the film and on our IMDB page as a Co-Producer and will receive an exclusive link to view the film.
$2,500
VIP Co-Producer
Not only are you now a professional in the film community as a highly regarded Co-Producer, but you are also our personal hero! You will receive credit in both the film and on our IMDB page as a Co-Producer and an invitation to the private screening for you and a guest with our cast and crew!
$5,000
Executive Producer
You have made it to the big time! An Executive Producer title carries a lot of weight in the industry. You will receive credit in both the film and our IMDB page as EP, an invitation to our pre-screening for you and a guest and our eternal gratitude for helping us to tell this important story.
$10,000
VIP Executive Producer
As a VIP Executive Producer, you will receive everything we have to offer. We will send you regular updates on the status of our both our short film and the feature as we progress. You will also receive 1st option to join as an EP in the feature film. You will be our star!
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$25
Personalized Thank You.
Receive a personalized thank you from our team via our social media
$50
Exclusive Access To View The Film
Receive a password protected link to have eclusive access to view the film before anyone else.
$75
Exclusive Access To View The Film PLUS
Receive a password protected link to have eclusive access to view the film before anyone else PLUS get your name in the credits of the film as a contributor.
$100
Receive A Children's Book on Bees and the Environment
"SonnyBee Learns Ahimsa is a wonderful children's book which teaches kids to respect bees and the environment while practicing non violence."
Forward by environmental advocate Ed Begley Jr.
Back cover by Rachel Parent, a famed GMO Educator & Activist
AND Receive a password protected link to have eclusive access to view the film before anyone else.
Claimed: 14 of 50
$150
LOOK-BOOK Of The Feature Film
What is a look-book? Hollywood doesn't read scripts anymore : ) You have to provide them with a polished marketing peice that includes images and themes of your project and THEN if it is good enough you might get your script read.
With this level of contribution we will email you the Look-book of our feature film that includes our proposed cast and musical artists for the sound track. You also receive exclusive access to view the film.
$200
Join Us On Set
Come join us on set in Hutto, Texas in August as we film. See what it is like to be on a working, independent film set. Get to witness the magic of movie making IN PERSON! (Travel not included). Also includes an exclusive link to view the film.
$250
Meet The Team via Skype
This contribution includes a 20 minute private Skype meeting with any of our team. Ask us questions about filmmaking, production, acting or the impact our film is having on bringing awareness to the GMO issue. Also, includes an exclusive link to view the film.
$300
A Date With Our Lead Actor
Schedule a 1 hour coffee date with our lead actor, David Christopher in person (in Austin). Also, includes an exclusive link to view the film (Travel not included).
$350
Join The Cast and Crew at our Wrap Party
Come meet and celebrate with the cast and crew of the film at our wrap party. Also, includes an exclusive link to view the film (Travel not included).
$500
Pre-screening with Cast and Crew
Join the cast and crew as we view the finished film for the first time before we submit to major film festivals. (Travel Not Included)
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
You are now a professional film maker! Your name will appear in both the credits of the film and on our IMDB Page as an Associate Producer. Also includes and exclusive link to view the film.
$1,500
VIP Associate Producer
With this level of contribution you will receive the same credit as the Associate Producer level but also have an invitation to the private screening for you and a guest with our cast and crew!
$2,000
Co-Producer
You are climbing the ranks as a professional in the film community as a Co-Producer! You will receive credit in both the film and on our IMDB page as a Co-Producer and will receive an exclusive link to view the film.
$2,500
VIP Co-Producer
Not only are you now a professional in the film community as a highly regarded Co-Producer, but you are also our personal hero! You will receive credit in both the film and on our IMDB page as a Co-Producer and an invitation to the private screening for you and a guest with our cast and crew!
$5,000
Executive Producer
You have made it to the big time! An Executive Producer title carries a lot of weight in the industry. You will receive credit in both the film and our IMDB page as EP, an invitation to our pre-screening for you and a guest and our eternal gratitude for helping us to tell this important story.
$10,000
VIP Executive Producer
As a VIP Executive Producer, you will receive everything we have to offer. We will send you regular updates on the status of our both our short film and the feature as we progress. You will also receive 1st option to join as an EP in the feature film. You will be our star!
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Current Team
About This Team
David Christopher - Story Creator, Producer, Actor:
David is an entrepreneur with a diverse background in entertainment and business. David trained at the famed Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in NYC and is an award winning actor, has produced multiple short films and live IP broadcast shows, and is in development on his first feature film, The Seed. David was a part of the Grand Jury Award nominee documentary, Holy Hell, at the Sundance Film Festival 2016. David is the Co-founder, Producer and Host of Austin Music Live, a live music show for television that features the best of the Austin music scene. David has an has an extensive background in production, marketing and business development. David is a proud father and a veteran of USAF.
Charlie Wiedman - Writer, Producer, Director:
Charles is an award-winning writer/director who formed RuffHouse Studios in 2003 to create opportunities for telling stories from a highly creative point of view that entertains and inspires. Charles wrote, produced, and directed "The Sinner" which was filmed in Austin and released in 2012 as a feature film. He's produced, written, and directed dozens of short films and client videos, and has 18+ screenplays under his belt. He won two Telly Awards and an Aegis Award for “The Buckleteers!”. His short film “32 Governor’s Hill” won at the BloodShots 48 Hour Filmmakers Competition. He's best known as the creator and designer of “Lunch Money”, a collectable card game distributed internationally by Atlas Games, and winner of the Origins Award from The Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design. Charles is also an actor; appearing in The Leftovers on HBO, 2 seasons of Queen of the South as Det. Denny Villalobos on USA, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, along with dozens of short film and theatre credits. Charles is currently developing, and writing a cable television series - soon to be announced.
Robert Calder - Producer and Director of Photography:
Robert created Zodiac Studios in 2001 to encourage a creative place for the development and production of motion pictures, episodic shows, and other new media content. Zodiac Studio has a robust corporate division to produce, capture/record, and edit for a diverse corporate clientele. Zodiac Studios has established itself as a leader in the live IP Broadcasting vertical in Central Texas. Robert is known for his technical expertise, inventory of the latest equipment and his creative directing of shows and events. Under his leadership, Zodiac Studios has produced a number of feature films, documentaries and provides a fertile training ground for aspiring directors, producers and editors. Robert is the Co Founder, Producer and Director of Austin Music Live. Robert has technical directed major music shows including: Other Voices, Amazon (with Blue October), Willie Nelson’s Picnic, Austin 360 Amphitheatre and SXSW 2017 Radio Stage hosted by VuHaus.
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