FUNDRAISING IS NOW CONTINUED ON OUR NEW INDIEGOGO PAGE
http://www.indiegogo.com/Legend-of-Black-Lotus
Legend of Black Lotus, is fantasy short film project. Written in the spirit of _Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon with mysticism and enchantment. It will showcase themes of destiny, faith, sacrifice and martial-arts combat. I like to refer to the project as a re-telling of the legend of Mulan , with a twist.
Legend of Black Lotus tells the story of an African American child born to Chinese in Ancient China. According to a little-known legend, the child is the gift of the magical Black Forest and will rise to become ruler by defeating the tyrannical emperor. However, because of her skin color the child is condemned and forced into slavery. However, the Queen secretly trains the young girl until she becomes old enough and skilled enough to fulfill her destiny. But when the emperor plans to destroy the forest, which is the source of the girl’s strength, the child must find a way to connect with the magic of the forest, harness her supernatural gifts and defeat the emperor.
People who have seen my films know that I am a big fan of movies with big stories. Legend of Black Lotus is no different. It incorporates the dramatic, multi-layered storytelling similar to Wong Kar Wei films. I like to give my actors something to sink their teeth into, so despite the amazing martial arts sequences I have planned the film will touch audiences on an emotional level as well. The film incorporates drama, suspense, martial arts, and themes of sacrifice and themes of destiny.
What I’ve figured is this: if just 80% of my Facebook, Twitter and Myspace Friends contributed $5 I would have enough to make my film. It’s as easy as skipping a Venti Latte from Starbucks for a day or contributing the small balance in you PayPal account.
As a supporter for Legend of Black Lotus you will not be disappointed. This project is the culmination of my experience garnered over 14 films in nearly a decade. Also, as a supporter you will receive many cool perks in exchange for your contribution.
Although the project is a short film, Legend of Black Lotus is the biggest film project I’ve ever worked on because it is a means to get the concept in front of studios and productions companies in order to get the big budget to make a feature film. Basically, the short film will be used to show the potential look and feel of the proposed feature film.
WHO IS WRITER/DIRECTOR: ANGELO BELL?
http://www.angelobell.com/about/
WHAT IS “BLACK LOTUS”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xytRhUaSl5s
THE BIRTH OF “BLACK LOTUS”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY6aJUixv40
ANIMATIC SHORT FILM CONCEPT (a visual tool to see how the film might look)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZIdY0Fo3CM
“BLACK LOTUS” RAP (I explain the concept…by rapping)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhDicq4fLc
WHY YOU SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO “BLACK LOTUS”
http://wp.me/ppe8F-HR
