Legend of Black Lotus is my epic fantasy short film project that combines themes of courage, faith, destiny, unconditional love, and sacrifice wrapped in a martial-arts adventure, showcasing the unparalleled love that exists between mother and daughter.
Yes, I know, it’s a lot. But I also like to refer to the story as a re-imagining of the legend of Mulan.
Legend of Black Lotus tells the story of a black child (Daiyu) who is born to a Chinese empress (Chuntao) in ancient China. Legend says the child is a gift from the enchanted Black Forest and will grow up to become a powerful warrior who unifies the divided kingdom. However, because of her skin color Daiyu is condemned to slavery. When Empress Chuntao recognizes that the strength of the Black Forest lies within her daughter she begins secretly training Daiyu to fulfill her destiny. When the evil emperor plans to destroy the forest, the source of Daiyu’s strength, she child must confront him in battle that she may not be ready to win.
I am a huge fan of movies with big stories and big hearts. Legend of Black Lotus is a dramatic, multi-layered story that, despite the martial arts sequences I have planned, will touch audiences on an deep emotional level.
IN STAGE ONE OF FUNDING generous fans and supporters contributed just under $1500. Thank You! Now I need $8000 more to complete the budget and do the film the right way. Although Legend of Black Lotus is a short film, it’s been conceived, written and developed to (hopefully) compete with the big boys.
The goal of Legend of Black Lotus is to make a film so amazing that it gets me in front of execs at studios and production companies to pitch the FEATURE FILM version. I must say, that even after you’ve seen the short film, the feature length version will still blow your mind! :)
The cast has been chosen (see http://www.indiegogo.com/blacklotus), I’ve chosen my DP, my hair and make-up person, the production designer, the art director and an amazing costumer who’ll coordinate the look and feel of ancient China.
Now all I need is you.
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 conceptby rapping)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhDicq4fLc
