Waiting for Rain
A$15,510
of $15,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 13th Oct 2014 at 10:31AM.
A woman stranded in the harsh Australian Outback.
How did she get there?
A mysterious stockman, an estranged husband and a dead child intertwine to reveal the true nature of her reality...
WAITING FOR RAIN is a short film inspired by an incident that happened while our director Andy was working as a stockman in North West QLD. A woman broke down on a remote road, left her car and was found dead three days later.
Our compelling, unique script has attracted the interest of an amazing team of creatives, including
- Acclaimed cinematographer Zoe White (The Afterlight)
- Veteran Indigenous actor Tom E Lewis (Red Hill)
- US composer John Atkinson
Both Andy and I grew up in the country, we are passionate about this story, and we feel we can capture an authenticity that is unique to Australian cinema.
Apart from being a highly ambitious project and a great platform professionally for those involved ( a screening at an international festival is our goal!) we hope WAITING FOR RAIN will be a fun experience for all those involved.
So join the adventure and support our campaign!
Thanks so much!
Romany Lee (producer) and Andy Carbone (writer/director)
www.drovingproductions.com
How did she get there?
A mysterious stockman, an estranged husband and a dead child intertwine to reveal the true nature of her reality...
WAITING FOR RAIN is a short film inspired by an incident that happened while our director Andy was working as a stockman in North West QLD. A woman broke down on a remote road, left her car and was found dead three days later.
Our compelling, unique script has attracted the interest of an amazing team of creatives, including
- Acclaimed cinematographer Zoe White (The Afterlight)
- Veteran Indigenous actor Tom E Lewis (Red Hill)
- US composer John Atkinson
Both Andy and I grew up in the country, we are passionate about this story, and we feel we can capture an authenticity that is unique to Australian cinema.
Apart from being a highly ambitious project and a great platform professionally for those involved ( a screening at an international festival is our goal!) we hope WAITING FOR RAIN will be a fun experience for all those involved.
So join the adventure and support our campaign!
Thanks so much!
Romany Lee (producer) and Andy Carbone (writer/director)
www.drovingproductions.com
How The Funds Will Be Used
Production costs
Hire of all camera equipment, lighting and grips gear, cost of catering, accommodation and fuel. Also includes vital insurances needed to cover everyone and everything!
Post-production costs
This is for our editor, the editing suite, a sound designer, and our composer. Also includes the colourist and the mastering of the film.
Marketing costs
Allowance for festival entries and all materials required by festivals, postage, images, poster art and DVD’s,
Hire of all camera equipment, lighting and grips gear, cost of catering, accommodation and fuel. Also includes vital insurances needed to cover everyone and everything!
Post-production costs
This is for our editor, the editing suite, a sound designer, and our composer. Also includes the colourist and the mastering of the film.
Marketing costs
Allowance for festival entries and all materials required by festivals, postage, images, poster art and DVD’s,
The Challenges
It goes without saying that raising the funds to make this film is our biggest challenge. We have had such positive feedback from our mentors, who all believe we have a quality script on our hands. We are determined to execute the best film we possibly can. Of course you can make a film for next-to-nothing, and believe us we have, numerous times. But if we want to make a film worthy of a screening at the best festivals - Sundance! Cannes! Berlin! Toronto! - then the execution has to be of the highest standard.
And finally (the factor we cannot forget!) travelling and shooting outback is definitely a huge challenge. A large part of our budget will go into getting equipment, cast and crew out to the location. If we could shoot the film closer to the city it would be a lot cheaper, but that’s not the story Andy wrote and it’s not the story we want to tell.
WE HAVE TO GO OUTBACK!
And finally (the factor we cannot forget!) travelling and shooting outback is definitely a huge challenge. A large part of our budget will go into getting equipment, cast and crew out to the location. If we could shoot the film closer to the city it would be a lot cheaper, but that’s not the story Andy wrote and it’s not the story we want to tell.
WE HAVE TO GO OUTBACK!
Big Thanks!
A great big THANK YOU on our Facebook page and blog. You have just paid to feed one cast/crew member for the day!
7 chosen / 993 available
Est. delivery is Dec 14
The Postcard
You will receive a Waiting For Rain postcard from us in the mail! PLUS a hi-res production still from the shoot and a Big Thanks on our Facebook page and blog. Thank you! You’re helping the Production Designer create the set and wardrobe the story deserves.
14 chosen / 36 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
Who Wants A Credit?
Your name will be immortalised through film as you receive YOUR name in the credits PLUS a digital download of the film (after the premiere) AND a Big Thanks on our Facebook page and blog! FUEL- every car needs it! Your contribution will help us get one (of the many) vehicles in the convoy a days drive west of Sydney!
19 chosen / 31 available
Est. delivery is May 15
Off the Beaten Track!
YOUR choice of a horse ride with our producer Romany! OR an acting lesson with our lead actress Candice! OR a basic DSLR camera workshop with our director Andy! PLUS everything in the $100+ reward. Colour grade is done! Now our film is ready for the big screen.
0 chosen / 6 available
Est. delivery is May 15
A Night to Remember!
An EXCLUSIVE invite to the cast and crew screening (Sydney only) Or a signed DVD of the film. PLUS a special Thank You in the end credits and a Big Thanks on our FB page and blog. We have Sound! The sweet SOUND of success is thanks to your contribution.
5 chosen / 20 available
Est. delivery is Jun 15
A Work of Art!
A LIMITED EDITION signed Production Still from our stunning Outback location (choose from 6 images) posted to you! PLUS everything in the $250+ reward. AND a digital download of the finished film. We all know how much music can effect the impact of a film. With the award winning Dan Luscombe (Jindabyne, The Drones) composing our sound track, you have just made this film world class.
1 chosen / 9 available
Est. delivery is Jun 15
The Executive!
You are now an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER! Your name appears alone in the credits and an official IMDB credit. PLUS everything in the $1000+ reward. The final cut! With your contribution we have the film edited and ready for festivals.
1 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Jun 15
WHO? Producer YOU!
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit! PLUS everything in the $500+ reward Lights and Insurance! You have helped us to create a beautifully lit film, along with the essential insurance so that if the lights catch on fire we don’t go to jail.
4 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jun 15