Facon - A Short Film
A$7,120
of $7,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 29th Jul 2015 at 8:21AM.
Facon is Josh’s 7th and most ambitious short film yet. It will run for approximately 10 minutes and be completed for his UTS Masters Major Project. The film is based on Felicity Pickering’s monologue of the same name, which was performed at the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) last year.
Facon is a black comedy about Tia, a girl who tells one white lie that spirals out of control. She must confess her love of meat to her vegan boyfriend before he meets her family. The film is essentially a story about family, the things you do for love and staying true to your identity.
We are currently in script development/pre-production with the goal of shooting in mid-late August. The final film must be completed by late October.
Our films have screened at numerous festivals before and our aim is to enter this film into bigger and better festivals around the world. This would help showcase the talents of our cast and crew and hopefully get Josh some exposure as a Director.
Inspiration for Tia's dream sequence.
Who we are
JOSHUA DANG - DIRECTOR
Josh is an aspiring television commercial and feature film director. He is in his final year of a Master of Media Arts and Production at the University of Technology, Sydney. Josh previously graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Media and a Bachelor of Laws.
Over the past few years, he has directed several short films including the award-winning 'General Dang' which has screened at numerous film festivals. Josh was mentored by the Head of Documentaries at SBS and currently works as a 2nd AC/Data Wrangler on film and TVCs. IMDB | LinkedIn | Instagram
FELICITY PICKERING - WRITER
Felicity holds a BA in Communication (Writing and Cultural Studies) (Hnrs.) from the University of Technology, Sydney. She is currently studying a Masters of Media Arts and Production at UTS.
Felicity was shortlisted for the Monash Undergraduate Prize for Creative Writing in 2012, leading her to be published in a Penguin Special. In 2013 Felicity was selected to attend the ATYP’s National Studio. The monologue she wrote at the studio was featured as part of The Voice Project (ATYP) and published by Currency Press. She currently works at Playwriting Australia. Original Source: http://www.pwa.org.au/what-we-do/who-we-are/
CASSANDRA FLORIANO - PRODUCER
Cassie is an emerging producer who studied a Bachelor of Media (Screen Production) at Macquarie University with Nick and Josh. Whilst studying at Macquarie she received an AFI Award for a short film she created. After university she cut her teeth in the advertising industry in London. She has now returned to Sydney and is working for One20 at Ogilvy Sydney.
NICHOLAS BRUCE - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Nick is a new filmmaker who studied a Bachelor of Media (Screen Production) at Macquarie University and the University of Arizona. In 2012, he along with Josh Dang and Cassie Floriano, founded the film collective Vigilante Media. He currently works in Advanced Operations at Fox Sports Australia.
GOLDIE SOETIANTO - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Goldie is an award-winning cinematographer. Her work on the film Jackey Jackey earned her an ACS Gold Award in the Student Category. Goldie completed a Graduate Diploma in Cinematography at the Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS). She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film & Television) from Queensland University of Technology.
CHRISTINA BOUZIOS - PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Christina is an up-and-coming Production Designer and recent graduate of the Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS).
Josh is an aspiring television commercial and feature film director. He is in his final year of a Master of Media Arts and Production at the University of Technology, Sydney. Josh previously graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Media and a Bachelor of Laws.
Over the past few years, he has directed several short films including the award-winning 'General Dang' which has screened at numerous film festivals. Josh was mentored by the Head of Documentaries at SBS and currently works as a 2nd AC/Data Wrangler on film and TVCs. IMDB | LinkedIn | Instagram
FELICITY PICKERING - WRITER
Felicity holds a BA in Communication (Writing and Cultural Studies) (Hnrs.) from the University of Technology, Sydney. She is currently studying a Masters of Media Arts and Production at UTS.
Felicity was shortlisted for the Monash Undergraduate Prize for Creative Writing in 2012, leading her to be published in a Penguin Special. In 2013 Felicity was selected to attend the ATYP’s National Studio. The monologue she wrote at the studio was featured as part of The Voice Project (ATYP) and published by Currency Press. She currently works at Playwriting Australia. Original Source: http://www.pwa.org.au/what-we-do/who-we-are/
CASSANDRA FLORIANO - PRODUCER
Cassie is an emerging producer who studied a Bachelor of Media (Screen Production) at Macquarie University with Nick and Josh. Whilst studying at Macquarie she received an AFI Award for a short film she created. After university she cut her teeth in the advertising industry in London. She has now returned to Sydney and is working for One20 at Ogilvy Sydney.
NICHOLAS BRUCE - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Nick is a new filmmaker who studied a Bachelor of Media (Screen Production) at Macquarie University and the University of Arizona. In 2012, he along with Josh Dang and Cassie Floriano, founded the film collective Vigilante Media. He currently works in Advanced Operations at Fox Sports Australia.
GOLDIE SOETIANTO - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Goldie is an award-winning cinematographer. Her work on the film Jackey Jackey earned her an ACS Gold Award in the Student Category. Goldie completed a Graduate Diploma in Cinematography at the Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS). She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film & Television) from Queensland University of Technology.
CHRISTINA BOUZIOS - PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Christina is an up-and-coming Production Designer and recent graduate of the Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS).
How The Funds Will Be Used
Inspiration for Tia's current environment.
Inspiration for Tia's modest family home.
The film will end up costing significantly more than the Pozible target but $7000 is needed to get the project off the ground. Most people working on the film (including some professional crew) will be volunteering their time and skills.
The Pozible funds along with Josh's own funds will be used for:
Camera Gear/Equipment Hire/Lighting Hire
Production Design/Art Department
Catering (20%20 people for several days)
Paying some Cast and Crew
Pozible Commission Fees
Location Fees
Insurance
Colour Grading
Sound Mix
Festival Fees
Rewards
Any money in addition to the target will still be used for the things listed above and more festival entries and marketing.
The Challenges
We have a team of keen and talented professionals behind the project, but time and money are challenges on every shoot. The money part is where you come in. For project updates, please visit facebook.com/vigilantemediasyd
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
COOL KID
- Name in the film credits - Thank you on Facebook
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SOLID SUPPORTER
- IMDB credit - Name in the film credits - Thank you on Facebook
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DELIGHTFUL DONOR
- Digital download of the film~ - IMDB credit - Name in the film credits - Thank you on Facebook ~Available once the film has been released in your region
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HEROIC HELPER
- 2 invites to private cast and crew screening party* - Digital download of the film~ - IMDB credit - Name in the film credits - Thank you on Facebook *Transport and accommodation not included ~Available once the film has been released in your region
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PHENOMENAL PLEDGER
- Exclusive visit to the film set* - 2 invites to private cast and crew screening party* - Digital download of the film~ - IMDB credit - Name in the film credits - Thank you on Facebook *Transport and accommodation not included ~Available once the film has been released in your region
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GENTLE(WO)MAN & A SCHOLAR
- Signed copy of shooting script - On set photo with camera, clapperboard, cast and crew - Exclusive visit to the film set* - 2 invites to private cast and crew screening party* - Digital download of the film - IMDB credit - Name in the film credits - Thank you on Facebook *Transport and accommodation not included ~Available once the film has been released in your region
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DEAD SET LEGEND
- All your dreams will come true^ - Executive Producer credit - A film prop to take home - Signed copy of shooting script - On set photo with camera, clapperboard, cast and crew - Exclusive visit to the film set* - 2 invites to private cast and crew screening party* - Digital download of the film - IMDB credit - Name in the film credits - Thank you on Facebook ^ No guarantees *Transport and accommodation not included ~Available once the film has been released in your region
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