Rebirthed a Firebird
A$5,572
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 6th Feb 2014 at 12:00PM.
ABOUT THE FILM
'Rebirthed a Firebird' is a short science fiction film portraying urban gangs in the near future.
Liam, a 16 year old boy, is a young member of the Goats. When his older brother is killed by rival gang the Firebirds, he infiltrates them in an attempt to assassinate their elder, Atum. When Liam finally meets Atum, he learns that while he was once a powerful and dangerous warrior, Atum regrets his life of violence
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
There are many themes in the film: violence, the notion of revenge and regret. While the film is a science-fiction drama with the major purpose of providing thrilling and engaging cinema, 'Rebirthed a Firebird' is an exploration of these real-world themes.
Working on the film thus far has been a wonderful experience. I have always thought that the power of filmmaking as an artistic medium is that it is a combination of many artforms, snowballed into one form. This was very apparent in the making of this film. The making of 'Rebirthed a Firebird' has involved collaborating with such an amazingly talented bunch of people: the Producers, Cinematographer, Production designer, Costume Designer, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Actors, Rappers, Prop-makers, Special FX Makeup Artists, Editor and the list goes on and on. I was blessed to have worked with all of the people to help bring 'Rebirthed' to life and to make it something special.
SHORT FILMS
While audiences are most familiar with feature films, short-films are an excellent form of cinema. They allow for the telling of stories that are shorter than feature films and sometimes, experiments with form and style that may be harder to commit to in a feature film. Short films are a way in which emerging filmmakers can hone their skills and ideas, and gain valuable experience. Short films are screened at film festivals and on TV.
'Rebirthed a Firebird' is a short science fiction film portraying urban gangs in the near future.
Liam, a 16 year old boy, is a young member of the Goats. When his older brother is killed by rival gang the Firebirds, he infiltrates them in an attempt to assassinate their elder, Atum. When Liam finally meets Atum, he learns that while he was once a powerful and dangerous warrior, Atum regrets his life of violence
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
There are many themes in the film: violence, the notion of revenge and regret. While the film is a science-fiction drama with the major purpose of providing thrilling and engaging cinema, 'Rebirthed a Firebird' is an exploration of these real-world themes.
Working on the film thus far has been a wonderful experience. I have always thought that the power of filmmaking as an artistic medium is that it is a combination of many artforms, snowballed into one form. This was very apparent in the making of this film. The making of 'Rebirthed a Firebird' has involved collaborating with such an amazingly talented bunch of people: the Producers, Cinematographer, Production designer, Costume Designer, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Actors, Rappers, Prop-makers, Special FX Makeup Artists, Editor and the list goes on and on. I was blessed to have worked with all of the people to help bring 'Rebirthed' to life and to make it something special.
SHORT FILMS
While audiences are most familiar with feature films, short-films are an excellent form of cinema. They allow for the telling of stories that are shorter than feature films and sometimes, experiments with form and style that may be harder to commit to in a feature film. Short films are a way in which emerging filmmakers can hone their skills and ideas, and gain valuable experience. Short films are screened at film festivals and on TV.
TEAM INFO
ALAN NGUYEN (Writer/Director)
Alan is an artist working in film, video, animation, sound and music - with a primary role as a writer and director of film. Alan has been directing short films for the past few years, two of which were supported by QPIX. He directed the reality-tv short 'Noise Idol' which screened on ABC1 in 2008. He holds a Masters Degree in Film from the Queensland University of Technology and is currently lecturing for the Bachelor of Illustration at the Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe. He has several film and animation projects in development.
BRYONY MCLACHLAN (Producer)
Bryony McLachlan graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia in 2011 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Producing for Film and Television after completing a degree in Commerce at Melbourne University. Bryony has produced a number of award winning short films, with official selections at over thirty film festivals around the world, including Palm Springs International ShortFest, Hollyshorts Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Chicago Comedy Film Festival and Warsaw Film Festival, to name a just few. At the beginning of 2013 Bryony joined the team at Werner Film Productions in the capacity of Producer’s Assistant. As well as her work with Werner Film Productions, Bryony currently has several short projects in various stages of production.
STEVEN JABLONSKI (Producer)
Steven is an award-winning filmmaker who holds a Masters Degree in Film and Television from the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts. He has directed and produced award-winning television commercials, music videos and short films that have screened at film festivals around the world. Currently developing several feature film projects as well as producing a feature-length film adaptation of Dostoevsky’s masterpiece novel ‘Crime & Punishment’. A wicked tale of murder, sex, love and redemption, ‘Crime & Punishment’ is in the final stages of post-production and scheduled for a 2014 release.
Alan is an artist working in film, video, animation, sound and music - with a primary role as a writer and director of film. Alan has been directing short films for the past few years, two of which were supported by QPIX. He directed the reality-tv short 'Noise Idol' which screened on ABC1 in 2008. He holds a Masters Degree in Film from the Queensland University of Technology and is currently lecturing for the Bachelor of Illustration at the Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe. He has several film and animation projects in development.
BRYONY MCLACHLAN (Producer)
Bryony McLachlan graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia in 2011 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Producing for Film and Television after completing a degree in Commerce at Melbourne University. Bryony has produced a number of award winning short films, with official selections at over thirty film festivals around the world, including Palm Springs International ShortFest, Hollyshorts Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Chicago Comedy Film Festival and Warsaw Film Festival, to name a just few. At the beginning of 2013 Bryony joined the team at Werner Film Productions in the capacity of Producer’s Assistant. As well as her work with Werner Film Productions, Bryony currently has several short projects in various stages of production.
STEVEN JABLONSKI (Producer)
Steven is an award-winning filmmaker who holds a Masters Degree in Film and Television from the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts. He has directed and produced award-winning television commercials, music videos and short films that have screened at film festivals around the world. Currently developing several feature film projects as well as producing a feature-length film adaptation of Dostoevsky’s masterpiece novel ‘Crime & Punishment’. A wicked tale of murder, sex, love and redemption, ‘Crime & Punishment’ is in the final stages of post-production and scheduled for a 2014 release.
THANK YOU
We would like to thank you for supporting and being a part of this project. We have a lot of passion for this film and we hope you will too. A pledge of any amount is immensely appreciated.
THANK YOU!!
THANK YOU!!
How The Funds Will Be Used
Filmmaking is a rewarding but expensive medium. This is an independent film with no external sources of funding.
The film has been shot and we are editing it. In order to complete the film to a professional standard, we need your support!
Your pledges will be used for the post-production process. This includes:
- Visual FX
- Colour-grading
- The instrumental score for the film
- Sound-design
- Sound-mix
Our Pozible target is $5,000, which we would love to get. If we don't make this target, we don't get any of the pledge money. However, If we get higher than our Pozible target, we can have even more sophisticated Visual FX work, a grander score and an even better finished film :)
You're support is greatly appreciated!!
The film has been shot and we are editing it. In order to complete the film to a professional standard, we need your support!
Your pledges will be used for the post-production process. This includes:
- Visual FX
- Colour-grading
- The instrumental score for the film
- Sound-design
- Sound-mix
Our Pozible target is $5,000, which we would love to get. If we don't make this target, we don't get any of the pledge money. However, If we get higher than our Pozible target, we can have even more sophisticated Visual FX work, a grander score and an even better finished film :)
You're support is greatly appreciated!!
The Challenges
The experience, dedication and talent of everyone involved has led to some strong results thus far. We will continue to work hard to create something that audiences will hopefully find fresh and engaging - visually, sonically, in performance and in narrative.
Appear on our Pozible wall. Thanks on our Facebook page.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 13
The above PLUS A digital download of the film (available after film festival circuit is complete).
8 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
All of the above PLUS Digital download of songs from the film - featuring raps and music by Greennose/Potato Master, Kwasi, Mars e Pan, Aoi, Lader (feat. members of Wtem and Brainbeau) and more.
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS DVD featuring the film and bonus material (deleted/extra scenes etc.). (delivered after film festival circuit is complete).
4 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
All of the above PLUS CD of songs from the film - featuring raps and music by Greennose/Potato Master, Kwasi, Mars e Pan, Aoi, Lader (feat. members of Wtem and Brainbeau) and more. OR - Appear on our Pozible Wall. Thanks on our Facebook page. - USB Key painted with Firebird symbol containing digital copy of film, bonus features (deleted/extra scenes etc.) and songs from the film ***this USB key option is for people who do not use DVDs and CDs (delivered after film festival circuit is complete)
4 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
All of the above PLUS A 'Rebirthed a Firebird' film poster.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS A print of a production still (your choice of a selection).
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS A print of concept art for the film by genius artist Hayden Dewar (your choice of a selection).
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS An invitation to private cast and crew screening (Melbourne only) OR Another print of concept art for the film (your choice of a selection).
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS A print of storyboard art for the film by the hyper-talented Rion.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS A copy of the 'Rebirthed a Firebird' Image Book featuring storyboards, concept art, concept sketches, behind the scenes production photographs and stills from the film.
2 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS Thank you in the film credits.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 13
All of the above PLUS A framed original piece of concept art. These were done for the film by genius artist Hayden Dewar and are one-offs. (ONLY 2 UNIQUE PIECES AVAILABLE).
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All the above PLUS One unique costume of your choice. Choose from Atum (the Shaman)'s robes (designed and created by the film's talented Costume Designer Monica Casey), Liam's Goat costume, Liam's Firebird costume, Red robes of a member of the 'Choirboys' gang (designed and created by whiz-kid Melanie Sano) and other costumes. Most of the costumes from the film are available.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS Slingshot gun prop. Manufactured by props master craftsman Simon Bowland (ONLY 1 AVAILABLE) OR Fangs and sac prop. Created by genius special-effects artist and filmmaker Isabel Peppard (ONLY 1 AVAILABLE).
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS An Associate Producer credit on the film
4 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14
All of the above PLUS An Executive Producer credit on the film.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jun 14