MUSKET -- Indiegogo

Synopsis

A killer walks the streets of a small town after a routine traffic stop goes wrong. A 200 year old Musket is stolen during a home invasion and later found by the victims sister who is given a chance to stop the killer, at the risk of her own life and everything it stands for.

Musket's Journey

When Shane Monahan entered his screenplay for 'Musket' into the 2011 Page Awards, he never expected his low budget script would end up in the top 10% of Hollywood's biggest screenplay competition. Furthermore, 'Musket' went on to be workshopped by several industry professionals at some of the world's top studios! Even though 'Musket' didn't take the top spot at the awards, Shane knew he had created something very special..

Without a producer, and absolutely no money, Shane sought out two fellow Vancouver Film School grads - Stephen Sawchuk and Lauren Holmes. After reading one of the earlier drafts, they both knew they needed to be involved in the production process and help bring 'Musket' to life in any way they could. After being declined for several grant applications, they chose to be proactive about the situation - and shoot a teaser trailer!

With the support and devotion of actress Elysia Rotaru ('Hellcats', 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2'), model Desiree Elyda, and budding Director of Photography James Choi, the gang assembled and braved the elements to film the attached trailer! Armed with nothing more than passion for film, high hopes (and a musket), the cast and crew now seeks the support of the public - fans, friends, family, fellow filmmakers, and everyone in between!

The Crew (So Far...)

Shane Monahan graduated from Vancouver Film School's Writing program. A few years after graduation, he penned 'Musket' knowing that in order for his film to be seen, it had to be made. Based on the story and it's setting, the script as grown into a full production. Shane currently lives in Chilliwack, BC, where he continues to write and create.

Stephen Sawchuk graduated from Vancouver Film School's Film Production program, and has since worked in several facets of the industry. Since graduating, Stephen has produced an award-winning PSA for ICBC, a made-for-TV short film (airing on OutTV this spring) and several live event broadcasts. Stephen is currently working as a Production Coordinator at Worldwide Bag Media, while continuing to work independently (and creatively) during his time off.

Lauren Holmes, who graduated alongside Stephen at Vancouver Film School, has worked on various popular films and television shows, and recently acted as the Assistant Production Coordinator on the hugely successful CBC series, 'The Debaters'. Lauren is currently working in the field on a new series for the OWN Network, while balancing freelance projects on the side.

What We Need & What You Get

We've got a great script (that's been professionally workshopped), an amazing skeleton crew assembled, have had early negotiations with locations and rental houses, and lined up some amazing key cast members... You'd think we could make a movie now, but we're missing one key thing... the funds to make it happen!

Movies aren't cheap to make, but $7,500 is still a lot of money! So where is that money going? Outlined below are the departments we currently need a huge hand in raising funds for - and meeting or exceeding our goal will play a major hand in deciding what will be possible for our production! There are thousands of dollars worth of other expenses (not outlined) that we're working hard to cover - including labour, purchases, and rentals.. So every dollar contributed is much appreciated & much needed!

Locations - $850.00

Equipment Rentals - $2,000.00

Props - $800.00

Set Decoration - $1,050.00

Costumes - $700.00

Craft Services - $500.00

Post-production - $1,600.00

Other Ways You Can Help

Life's expensive, so, if you're unable to contribute (monetarily) to the fundraiser, you can still help us out by mentioning our Indiegogo campaign on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr or MySpace (And yes, MySpace still exists). If you can spare your $6 cup of Starbucks, consider donating that money to something great!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!

@StephenSawchuk - Producer

@desireexelyda - Actress

@elysiarotaru - Actress

@MusketFilm - Official Twitter Account

Team on This Campaign:

Musket Film
Administrator
Stephen Sawchuk
Producer
Shane Monahan
Writer/Director/Co-Producer
Lauren Michelle Holmes
Co-Producer
Desiree Elyda
Actress

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Flexible Funding campaign

This campaign received all of the funds contributed on Mon Apr 23.

Perks

for your contribution

$2 Instant Karma!

Every little bit counts! Everyone on the team sincerely appreciates your donation, and we guarantee you some major karma points! ;)
$10 True Fan!

Our True Fan donors will receive a printed 8x10 photograph from the set of 'Musket', signed by the director & the two female leads (Elysia Rotaru and Desiree Elyda).
$30 Film Fanatic!

All Film Fanatics will receive a DVD copy of 'Musket', upon completion, PLUS all of the above Perks!
$100 Name In The Credits!

Donate $100 or more, and see your name in the credits as a 'Special Thanks', and an IMDb credit - PLUS all of the above Perks! Money comes and goes, but film is forever.
$250 Associate Producer

That's right - for $250.00, you'll receive an Associate Producer credit in the film, and an IMDb credit - PLUS, you'll receive all of the above Perks!
$1,000 Executive Producer

For $1000.00, you'll receive an Executive Producer credit, a visit to the set of 'Musket', a meet and greet with the cast and crew, PLUS all of the above perks!