The Oddsmakers - A short film for the diaspora
Cochrane, Canada | Film Short
Action, Drama
Our film features members of the greater African diaspora in unconventional roles. Offering an authentic reflection of their experiences, while promoting diverse representation in the film industry and nurturing a emerging film culture in Northern Ontario.
The Oddsmakers - A short film for the diaspora
Cochrane, Canada | Film Short
Action, Drama
1 Campaigns | Ontario, Canada
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Our film features members of the greater African diaspora in unconventional roles. Offering an authentic reflection of their experiences, while promoting diverse representation in the film industry and nurturing a emerging film culture in Northern Ontario.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Synopsis
- One man is forced to choose between 2 friends puling him in different directions. We follow the story as The Contact aka Roland, sends Odie to to kill someone who has been poking around the government's business. Knowing who is probably causing trouble, Odie is not surprised to find Jane at the centre of it all. An old student, his best student, Jane knew better, so she had to have a reason. What Odie doesn't know is Jane's brother got recruited by one of the programs Odie and Roland protect. Now Jane needs Odie's help getting her brother back. And Roland want's not put them both down.
Why This and Why US?
- When I wrote this I wanted to explore some of the darker questions that we within the Greater African diaspora seldom talk about, though everyone hears the hushed comments. Are Arabs really part of Africa? Do Egyptians consider themselves African? And why do we put a line where there doesn't need to be one. Growing up as a first generation Coptic (Christian) Egyptian/Palestinian. I found a safe space within the black community, but not always. It's these gaps that I want to bring to light for discussion. That's why we're doing this AND why we are the people to tell this story.
Why now?
- At a time when we some more division than ever, we aim to bring people closer together by having real conversation that can strengthen the culture and community.
What have we done? And where are we going?
- We are ready to film! We have the crew, the cast, the script, the locations! We are looking to get support to actually make this. Every $ spent will go to filming and post-production. Below is an atmosphere trailer (stock footage) and some early pages from the comic book we are making, which double as our storyboards.
- We will make digital copies of the film available to all supporters at that tier. It will also be available online through streaming, for free.
Media:
Cast:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Wardrobe Stylist
Costs C$1
We are looking for a stylist to bring their brilliance to: - 3x looks for 'ODIE' - 3x looks for 'JANE' - 2x looks for 'CONTACT' - Extras
Makeup Artist
Costs C$100
We are looking for a makeup artist to design a look for 'JANE' and assist on set with makeup for all talent (OCPs + Extras). Ref attached
Set Design / Art Dept
Costs C$150
Assist on set with set design, props, background and set dressing on shoot days.
Sound Tech / Boom
Costs C$500
Sound recording, lavs for talent, boom operation, etc. Looking for a sound tech with own equipment for use on set.
Key Grip
Costs C$700
Leading equipment/grip team on set - for whatever needs to be built, rigged, or moved.
Production / Script Supervisor / Continuity
Costs C$400
Assisting with production, overseeing script and continuity during shoot days.
Production Assistant 1
Costs C$100
Production Assistant to support on set with anything that needs doing, reporting to Producer.
Production Assistant 2
Costs C$100
Production Assistant to support on set with anything that needs doing, reporting to Producer.
Travel for OCPs, Director + DoP
Costs C$1,000
Flights from LA for 'JANE' and 'CONTACT', travel from Dufferin for Director + DoP
Director of Photography
Costs C$1,000
Director of Photography to assist with shot execution (angles, lighting, sequencing of shot list, etc.) for 2 days prep + 3 days shoot.
Craft Service + Crew Meals
Costs C$1,500
Assuming per diems for 10x people over 3x prep days + breakfast/lunch for 20x people for 3x shoots days.
'Server' Primary Extra
Costs C$150
Looking for 1x talent for cafe scene to interact with OCPs in a meaningful way. Includes a few lines and recognizable on camera.
Composer
Costs C$250
Olivia Korosak - Designing bespoke musical compositions for the film.
Hotel Accommodations
Costs C$5,900
Hotel Accommodations provided locally during prep and shoot days for talent and crew travelling in for the shoot.
Legacy - Graphic Novel + Storyboarding
Costs C$2,500
Development and creation of the graphic novel and storyboards for the shoot. Graphic Novel will also be used as a marketing tool.
Gas and Parking
Costs C$450
Travel to pick up equipment, to locations during shoots days, to and from airports, etc.
Wardrobe
Costs C$500
Assuming 3x looks for 'ODIE', 3x looks for 'JANE', 2x looks for 'CONTACT', 1x look for 'SERVER' + supplemental for extras
Lighting package
Costs C$750
Basic supplemental lighting package for outdoor and indoor lighting scenarios incl. matte box, filters, etc.
Camera + additional lenses Rental
Costs C$1,000
2nd Camera (first provided by DoP) - Arri Alexa Mini or similar with additional lenses for varying shots
Online Editor + Colourist
Costs C$1,000
Online editing including colour, motion graphics, srt file creation
Sound Design and Mix
Costs C$1,000
Final incorporation of audio, music and sound design including sound mix
Subtitles
Costs C$150
Additional transcription and translation for subtitles to Quebec French and Cree
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About This Team
Chivonne Michelle was born in Victoria, B.C. Canada but was raised all over the world courtesy of her father's U.S. Military career. She is a graduate of the acting program at the Atlantic Acting School and received her B.F.A. from New York University. Her career has included producing, writing, directing, acting and teaching in LA, NY, Toronto, and Chicago. She is the founder and teaches at The Sustainable Artist Studio, an online acting studio.
Timothy Hazin was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada to MENA immigrants currently resides in Cochrane, Ontario. Actor, Writier and Voice-over artist, Timothy has trained with various schools and teachers across North America; culminating in his Graduation of the Global Conservatory at the Atlantic Acting School. He has written and filmed an awarding winning short and has created this sript specifically to feature his town of Cochrane.
Franck M Juste Jr - Actor/Comedian/Writer/ Martial Arts goon for hire. First Gen Haitian American raised in Brooklyn during the 90s. Can be seen as First Man in Sherman's Showcase and comedy clubs in the Los Angeles Area.
Ali brings 15+ years of producing experience working with enviable directors and teams to create impactful content for some of the worlds biggest brands including Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Bayer, Unilever, and many more. Her passion for film-making and craft work brings enthusiasm, expertise and polish to the project.
Olivia Korosak is a Canadian composer for film, television, theatre and podcasts. Olivia started studying piano and voice under the Royal Conservatory of Music at age 4 and has since graduated from McMaster University obtaining an Honours Bachelor Degree in Music and a Minor in Theatre and Film Studies.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Synopsis
- One man is forced to choose between 2 friends puling him in different directions. We follow the story as The Contact aka Roland, sends Odie to to kill someone who has been poking around the government's business. Knowing who is probably causing trouble, Odie is not surprised to find Jane at the centre of it all. An old student, his best student, Jane knew better, so she had to have a reason. What Odie doesn't know is Jane's brother got recruited by one of the programs Odie and Roland protect. Now Jane needs Odie's help getting her brother back. And Roland want's not put them both down.
Why This and Why US?
- When I wrote this I wanted to explore some of the darker questions that we within the Greater African diaspora seldom talk about, though everyone hears the hushed comments. Are Arabs really part of Africa? Do Egyptians consider themselves African? And why do we put a line where there doesn't need to be one. Growing up as a first generation Coptic (Christian) Egyptian/Palestinian. I found a safe space within the black community, but not always. It's these gaps that I want to bring to light for discussion. That's why we're doing this AND why we are the people to tell this story.
Why now?
- At a time when we some more division than ever, we aim to bring people closer together by having real conversation that can strengthen the culture and community.
What have we done? And where are we going?
- We are ready to film! We have the crew, the cast, the script, the locations! We are looking to get support to actually make this. Every $ spent will go to filming and post-production. Below is an atmosphere trailer (stock footage) and some early pages from the comic book we are making, which double as our storyboards.
- We will make digital copies of the film available to all supporters at that tier. It will also be available online through streaming, for free.
Media:
Cast:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Wardrobe Stylist
Costs C$1
We are looking for a stylist to bring their brilliance to: - 3x looks for 'ODIE' - 3x looks for 'JANE' - 2x looks for 'CONTACT' - Extras
Makeup Artist
Costs C$100
We are looking for a makeup artist to design a look for 'JANE' and assist on set with makeup for all talent (OCPs + Extras). Ref attached
Set Design / Art Dept
Costs C$150
Assist on set with set design, props, background and set dressing on shoot days.
Sound Tech / Boom
Costs C$500
Sound recording, lavs for talent, boom operation, etc. Looking for a sound tech with own equipment for use on set.
Key Grip
Costs C$700
Leading equipment/grip team on set - for whatever needs to be built, rigged, or moved.
Production / Script Supervisor / Continuity
Costs C$400
Assisting with production, overseeing script and continuity during shoot days.
Production Assistant 1
Costs C$100
Production Assistant to support on set with anything that needs doing, reporting to Producer.
Production Assistant 2
Costs C$100
Production Assistant to support on set with anything that needs doing, reporting to Producer.
Travel for OCPs, Director + DoP
Costs C$1,000
Flights from LA for 'JANE' and 'CONTACT', travel from Dufferin for Director + DoP
Director of Photography
Costs C$1,000
Director of Photography to assist with shot execution (angles, lighting, sequencing of shot list, etc.) for 2 days prep + 3 days shoot.
Craft Service + Crew Meals
Costs C$1,500
Assuming per diems for 10x people over 3x prep days + breakfast/lunch for 20x people for 3x shoots days.
'Server' Primary Extra
Costs C$150
Looking for 1x talent for cafe scene to interact with OCPs in a meaningful way. Includes a few lines and recognizable on camera.
Composer
Costs C$250
Olivia Korosak - Designing bespoke musical compositions for the film.
Hotel Accommodations
Costs C$5,900
Hotel Accommodations provided locally during prep and shoot days for talent and crew travelling in for the shoot.
Legacy - Graphic Novel + Storyboarding
Costs C$2,500
Development and creation of the graphic novel and storyboards for the shoot. Graphic Novel will also be used as a marketing tool.
Gas and Parking
Costs C$450
Travel to pick up equipment, to locations during shoots days, to and from airports, etc.
Wardrobe
Costs C$500
Assuming 3x looks for 'ODIE', 3x looks for 'JANE', 2x looks for 'CONTACT', 1x look for 'SERVER' + supplemental for extras
Lighting package
Costs C$750
Basic supplemental lighting package for outdoor and indoor lighting scenarios incl. matte box, filters, etc.
Camera + additional lenses Rental
Costs C$1,000
2nd Camera (first provided by DoP) - Arri Alexa Mini or similar with additional lenses for varying shots
Online Editor + Colourist
Costs C$1,000
Online editing including colour, motion graphics, srt file creation
Sound Design and Mix
Costs C$1,000
Final incorporation of audio, music and sound design including sound mix
Subtitles
Costs C$150
Additional transcription and translation for subtitles to Quebec French and Cree
Share this update!
About This Team
Chivonne Michelle was born in Victoria, B.C. Canada but was raised all over the world courtesy of her father's U.S. Military career. She is a graduate of the acting program at the Atlantic Acting School and received her B.F.A. from New York University. Her career has included producing, writing, directing, acting and teaching in LA, NY, Toronto, and Chicago. She is the founder and teaches at The Sustainable Artist Studio, an online acting studio.
Timothy Hazin was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada to MENA immigrants currently resides in Cochrane, Ontario. Actor, Writier and Voice-over artist, Timothy has trained with various schools and teachers across North America; culminating in his Graduation of the Global Conservatory at the Atlantic Acting School. He has written and filmed an awarding winning short and has created this sript specifically to feature his town of Cochrane.
Franck M Juste Jr - Actor/Comedian/Writer/ Martial Arts goon for hire. First Gen Haitian American raised in Brooklyn during the 90s. Can be seen as First Man in Sherman's Showcase and comedy clubs in the Los Angeles Area.
Ali brings 15+ years of producing experience working with enviable directors and teams to create impactful content for some of the worlds biggest brands including Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Bayer, Unilever, and many more. Her passion for film-making and craft work brings enthusiasm, expertise and polish to the project.
Olivia Korosak is a Canadian composer for film, television, theatre and podcasts. Olivia started studying piano and voice under the Royal Conservatory of Music at age 4 and has since graduated from McMaster University obtaining an Honours Bachelor Degree in Music and a Minor in Theatre and Film Studies.