Zora in Desire -- Indiegogo

Plot

Zephora Rene is an obsessive photographer haunted by childhood memories and involved in a passionate, sexual affair with her muse Guy.

Featuring characters introduced in NON COMPOS MENTIS: or Jerry Powell & the Delusions of Grandeur, Zora in Desire is the second film in a trilogy revolving around the theme of memory and the passage of time shot by Amberlie Bankoff and written & directed by Mike Cuenca.

View our teaser trailer for more info.

Our Story

A fantastical ode to carnal desire, photography, and comic books, Zora in Desire is in the pre-production stages and Blvd. Du Cinema needs your help. We make films because it's our passion and we make them by any means necessary (zero-budget, DIY, guerilla). Our previous feature NON COMPOS MENTIS was shot on a budget of less than $500 with impressive results. Even our Zora in Desire teaser trailer was shot without any money. Basically, help us obtain an actual budget and we'll show you what we can really do!

Zora in Desire is an incredibly collaborative effort that requires antique clothing, astonishing FXs, and wondrous sets that we can't pull off without any money; hence we are raising funds to help finance our feature film our way, staying true to our vision by maintaining creative freedom.

Our Goal

$17,500. That's what we're trying to raise. Thankfully via Indiegogo.com: The World's Largest Global Funding Platform we can set up a fundraising goal and if we don't meet it by our deadline we get to keep what we have raised.

Any contribution counts. Really. We want to get this film made the proper way: clear location access, pay/feed our cast and crew, and go through extensive post-production. Plus we want to send it out to festivals. We want you to be a part of our journey and for your helpful contribution we will reward you with some remarkable gifts as well as weekly video updates documenting our progress.* Your donations would mean the world to us!

*All perks involving crew or cast members must take place in the Los Angeles area. Own transportation must be provided.

Our Team

Mike Cuenca is a guerilla writer/director/editor with two features under his belt and is the creator of ITV-Fest nominated cult web series Oblivion. Amberlie Bankoff is a New York and Los Angeles-based fashion photographer. The feature stars Meisner trained award-winning actress Emilie Germain as the titular character. Photographer Charlene Bagcal shoots the stills the character of Zephora takes in the feature and singer/songwriter Kimi Recor of tropical-goth group Black Flamingo composes the score.

*All perks involving crew or cast members must take place in the Los Angeles area. Own transportation must be provided.

Links

Blvd Du Cinema Official Website

http://blvdducinema.com

NON COMPOS MENTIS: or Jerry Powell & the Delusions of Grandeur

http://thejerrymovie.com

Ammo Photography Official Website

http://ammophotography.com

Black Flamingo Official Website

http://weareblackflamingo.com

The Work of Charlene Bagcal

http://charlenebagcal.com

Galvin Benjamin Studios

http://galvinbenjamin.com

Team on This Campaign:

Mike Cuenca
Writer/Director/Editor/Producer/Actor
Emilie Germain
Lead Actress
Amberlie Bankoff
Cinematographer/Producer
Jayce Basques
Associate Producer
Marisa Garay
Producer

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Perks

for your contribution

$5 Aperture Pledge

Thank you in the end credits of the completed film and exclusive access to weekly behind the scenes videos of the cast and crew.
$20 Bracketing Pledge

The above, plus (1) ticket to the premiere of Zora in Desire in Los Angeles plus Black Flamingo EP download featuring songs co-written by Kimi Recor, the film's music composer.
$75 Fisheye Pledge

All of the above, plus 11x17 poster of Zora in Desire autographed by the cast & crew, and CD of the movie's soundtrack featuring music composed by Kimi Recor.
$100 Exposure Pledge

All of the above, and be a featured extra in one of Zephora's photo shoots in the film. You will also receive (2) stills of your choice from the shoot. Plus Haircut/Blowout with Zora in Desire hair stylist Dylan Chavles at Galvin Benjamin Salon in West Hollywood. Visit: http://GalvinBenjamin.com for more info.
$250 Shutter Speed Pledge

All of the above, plus autographed copy of the Zora in Desire script, (1) Ammo Photography print of your choice, (1) print of a page in the photo-novel Zephora makes in the film, a stack of Marvel/DC comic books as well as a copy of the Daredevil: Born Again graphic novel Zephora reads in the film. You also will receive a screener copy of NON COMPOS MENTIS: or Jerry Powell & the Delusions of Grandeur (feature #1 of the trilogy).
$500 Hot Shoe Pledge

We'll include rewards from the $250 pledge and below, plus an hour personalized French lesson from lead actress Emilie Germain AND (1) 24x36 autographed Zora in Desire poster. This pledge also includes a VIP-pass to the premiere of Zora in Desire in Los Angeles with access to the open bar. Meet and greet the cast!
$500 Depth of Field Pledge

We'll include rewards from the $250 pledge and below, plus an hour-and-half on-location photography lesson from cinematographer Amberlie Bankoff AND (1) 24x36 autographed Zora in Desire poster. This pledge also includes a VIP-pass to the premiere of Zora in Desire in Los Angeles with access to the open bar. Meet and greet the cast!
$1,000 Matrix Pledge

We'll include rewards from the $250 pledge and below, VIP-pass to the premiere of Zora in Desire in Los Angeles with access to the open bar, plus Zora in Desire cinematographer/photographer Amberlie Bankoff (ammophotography.com) will create a personalized photoshoot to fit your aesthetic. Make-up artist and hair stylist included.
$5,000 Close-Up Pledge

All of the above, and Executive Producer credit on the film as well as all-expenses paid dinner at a restaurant of your choice with writer/director Mike Cuenca and lead actress Emilie Germain in Los Angeles.