The Man Who Could Not Dream
A$5,460
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 2nd Jun 2012 at 2:00AM.
OUR FILM
"The Man Who Could Not Dream" is a short film directed by Kasimir Burgess and James Armstrong and starring Geoffrey Rush, Alan Brough and newcomer Walter Smithers.
| Samuel survives his dull reality by escaping into a remarkably vivid dream life. Conservative parents and teachers punish Samuel for this and gradually he loses the ability to dream at all. Without his means of escape, Samuel grows into a desperately unhappy man. After being fired from his toilet paper manufacturing job, Samuel has a mental breakdown. Desperately he scours his life, trying to recall the last time he was happy. In a moment of insanity, or perhaps clarity, Samuel decides to recreate his childhood dreams. With terrifying consequences, we witness a desperate man's attempt to bring his dream world to life. |
The film uses a uniquely styled mash of the real world and the surreal world created using a mixture of live sets and visual effects to bring the story to life.
WHO WE ARE
Kasimir’s films have screened in over thirty countries and won twenty-five awards – including the Crystal Bear for best short film at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival.
Kasimir is currently in pre on his first feature film FELL, to be produced by iconic Australian producer John Maynard (The Bank, The Boys, Romulus My Father) and Mary Minas.
James Armstrong has worked professionally in the Australian film and television industry for over ten years on drama, comedy, animation and documentary projects. In 2000, James formed Gozer Studio, a boutique design studio undertaking a diverse range of projects across multiple creative disciplines, including motion graphics and design for Film and television.
Mary Minas is a producer who has created and been fortunate to have collaborated on short films and music videos with some of the most noted directors in the industry. Her work on 'The Man' and other films such as 'Lily' have led her to the next stage of her career, which will be the development of feature FELL with Kasimir Burgess and producer John Maynard. Her development on FELL has recently been supported by Screen Australia through their Talent Escalator program.
STAGE THE FILM IS AT
We have completed principal photography on the film and are now in Post Production.
So far 'The Man Who Could Not Dream' has been lucky to have the support of some very talented people, including the team at Gozer Studio and our wonderful cast and crew, without whom we would not be able to realise the film.
This generous assistance however has not been enough to get us over the line, which is why we are asking for some final support so as we can get our film out into the world!
WHY WE NEED TO RAISE MONEY
If we are successful with our Pozible campaign, we will be using the donations towards the Post Production component of the film to get 'The Man Who Could Not Dream' to a point where we can get it out to film festivals the world over!
Please support us in any way you can - we really need you to get us over the line...the post-production line!
A big thank you from the TMWCND team! Your name will appear on our facebook and website for all to know how wonderful and generous you are!
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A really big thank you!! Your name will not only appear on our facebook and website BUT you will also receive a personalised E-Card from the TMWCND team!
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A really super big thank you (in all of the forms mentioned above!) as well as a fun and colourful badge and postcard!
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You will receive...a Prop from the film! (choose from a range of items that brought the film to life!) PLUS any other item of your choice above!
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You will be a VIP Guest at the Cast & Crew Screening and Afterparty of THE MAN WHO COULD NOT DREAM plus you can choose any other gifts above!
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For donating so generously, you will: -Receive eternal thank you's from the team -Get to enjoy a dinner with the directors, James and Kasimir, at their favourite local restaurant -Join us as a VIP Guest at the Cast & Crew Screening and Afterparty -Receive a 'Thank You' in the film's credits PLUS you can choose any other gifts you might like above!
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You will receive a stylish 'The Man Who Could Not Dream' Tee and A3 Poster of your choice PLUS all of the above!
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You will receive a beautifully framed A3 Production Still or Storyboard of your choice (!!!) plus any other gifts you might like above!
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