The Killing of Sweet Molly Malone
I wrote this story because it's the type of film I want to see. A story that was smart with a savvy hero; rather than one with "special combat skills." It is also an underdog story, the woman who refuses to be beaten, who outsmarts her opponents, to finally go head-to-head with someone with a more ruthless set of skills.
I grew up on films such as "Scarface," "Raging Bull," "Taxi Driver," "Mean Streets" - along with the staples of "Star Wars" and "E.T." Yet, it was the grittier films I had an affinity for.
“Molly” is a film set entirely in one room. It is a constant ramping up of action, where wit and bluff gain precious minutes of survival in a fight to the bitter end. Just when we’re asking ourselves how Molly can possibility get out of this new situation, another card is dealt - the tension twists tighter and tighter, until the explosive conclusion.
Our story centres around Molly Malone, a lifer in the bar trade, who takes on the biggest gangsters in the city to save the life of a boy she doesn't know. They want him dead; Molly decides that ain't going to happen.
Our Facebook page is www.facebook.com/mollymalonemovie
Rare Rewards
Anyone that pledges over $250, will receive a unique code that gives them the chance to spend a day on set with the cast and crew at the expense of the film. We will fly you to the city we are shooting in to spend the day on set with us. if you are the recipient of that rare reward, we will look after you, feed you and put you up for a night in a hotel after we have all had a lot of fun on set and off it. You will appear on the video blog The Kitchen* (if you wish to) and after you've had a sleep and a good breakfast. we'll put you on a plane back home again. This is a rare reward. 1 for every $250 pledge. 1 for every $500 pledge. 1 for every $1,000 pledge. 1 for the $5,000 pledge. If you happen to have the unique code within those nominated groups, you get the rare reward,
($10,000 pledge gets to come on set regardless.)
Unless stated otherwise; travel and accommodation are at the expense of the recipient. Alas the nineties are over.
* "The Kitchen" is where I make the meals I made as a starving actor in my early days as the days shoot is broken down and the problems of the world are fixed over a couple of beers. General shennanigans will also ensue. The idea is, I prepare a meal for a few select people from the shoot and a special guests (you). It is a combination of food I would make to tide me over until the next cheque my agent would write, "pay cash" on - so I didn't have to wait 3 days to eat. I came up with some really good recipes for starving artists. There are also the more decadent meals I started making when the money began rolling in.
Whether it's a dollar you pledge or the highest reward, you have my deepest respect and thanks. Now let's go make this movie!
Meet The Lads
DANNY MATIER - Writer / Director / Producer

Danny started his career as an actor. Appearing on stage, film and television through his late teens and early twenties. Always cast as a bad guy or cop and never as his dream of Hamlet. He does however have hope he will play King Lear in his twilight years.
At 23 Danny moved to England, with the intention of spending the rest of his youth on stage doing nothing but Shakespeare. However, he met a producer that would be his mentor for the next four years and encouraged his writing.
Danny’s plan was to have a career as an actor until he was forty and then follow his secret passion of writing and directing. Bringing that goal forward seventeen years, he began to write and direct one-act plays. He also wrote short films that were handed to others to direct.
Returning to Australia, he got back in the acting game.
His screenplay, “GHOST GUM” (later named,“PUNISHMENT”), was optioned and within two years he was off to Queensland to direct it. It was during the making of this film Danny met his current collaborators.
Danny likes good jokes, blue cheese, great Scotch and doesn’t like writing bios.
STEVE COURTNEY - SFX Supervisor / Armourer / Producer

Steve Courtney is the owner and hands-on managing director of FX Illusions Pty Ltd (FXI), based on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Steve has over 30-years experience in producing special effects for film, television, live arena shows and theme parks.
FXI is a one-stop shop for design engineering & construction, specialty vehicle manufacturing, fire & pyrotechnics sequences, stunt rigging, armoury services, show & ride development… from fine detail to turnkey.
FXI are the ones you call upon to add the ACTION & EXCITEMENT into any production.
Steve's credits include ‘The Police Academy Stunt Show’ - ‘Wild West Show’ - ‘Maverick Magic & Illusions Show’ - ‘Shrek 4D Theatre’ (for WB Movie World Australia & Germany) Show, Action Equipment & FX for ‘The Australian Outback Spectacular’ and supplied for Films and TV like ‘Running-on-Empty’ - ‘Inspector Gadget II’ - ‘George of the Jungle II’ - ‘Pitch Black’ - ‘Mad Max III’ - ‘Mission Impossible TVS’ - ‘The Proposition’ - ‘The Great Raid’ – ‘Terra Nova’ – ‘House of Wax’ and over 400 other productions.
In 2002 - FX Illusions was nominated for an Emmy award for best visual effects on ‘SUPERFIRE,’ for the USA ABC network.
After decades giving other peoples movies that WOW factor, Steve has now moved into producing with his own slate of films.
ANDREW CONDER - Director of Photography

Andrew Conder started his career in 1981 at BTQ7 in Brisbane shooting location drama and children’s magazine television. He was elevated to Chief Cameraman for children's production in 1986 and won the prestigious "Pater" Award for television excellence in 1988.
Andrew won his first Australian Cinematographers Society Award in 1991 for the music clip "Lullaby".
He has since won another Fourteen ACS acclamations; "Best Cinematography” at Actionfest 2006, and the Coveted ACS Golden Tripod in 2008.
Andrew was accredited to the
American Society of Camera Operators (SOC) in 2007
and the
Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) in 2008.
Since going freelance in 1990 Andrew has directed the photography for over 30 short films and Telemovies, and countless episodes of television drama from "Pacific Drive" to "Jeopardy" and the successful Children's series "The Saddle Club". He was Second Unit D.P for the 2004 miniseries "Through My Eyes", the highly acclaimed Feature "All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane", and the action thriller “Drive Hard”. He has over 30 Feature Film credits including many of Queensland’s highest profile productions - Main Unit Camera Operator on "Crocodile Dundee in L.A.", "Scooby Doo", "The Great Raid", "Jindabyne", "The Marine", "The Ruins" and Second Unit Camera Operator on "Peter Pan" to name just a few.
Andrew was DOP for the Feature Films “Aussie Heat", “Casino Reef", the Horror/Thriller Feature "Punishment", and the recently completed gangster/comedy “Nice Package”; Further cementing his position as a rising star in Australian Cinematography.
Others:
Line producer and production manager will announced later.
Actors will be cast.
How The Funds Will Be Used

Movies cost money. A lot of money as they require various skill sets and equipment. Like a camera to film on, a couple of bulbs to light the shot and a dolly to teach the grips to walk upright. I kid. :)
Camera wise - the Arri Alexa is my weapon of choice. Add to that some quality glass with the prime lenses we will need and already a chunk has been taken from our budget. Another very important element are actors. To secure good actors means going through a casting agent and holding auditions. There are stunts, bullets hits, fire effects and rigging. It all costs.
It would also be grand to give our composer a budget where he can actually hire musicians for the score. Our sound designer would also benefit from a budget to make those guns sound awesome, the fire hot, the glass breaking real and... all the other stuff those guys do when breaking twigs and clapping coconuts together.
Sound is half the movie.
The greatest asset I have on this picture are the amazing humans working on it. They need to be paid for their expertise - just as my mechanic, dentist, lawyer and grocer like to be paid for theirs.
There's always time for the lawyers. Contracts need to be correct and that calls for another specialised skill. I have discovered that there is a lawyer for every facet of the human existence and unlike artists, lawyers have avoided working for free and their expertise can't be downloaded.
There is also the insurance cover for everyone on the film and any member of the public that somehow steps on or in front of something they shouldn't have. (Life nowadays is an exercise in ass-covering, and that doesn't come cheap.)
Every cent will be spent on the right effects, the right gear and most importantly - the right people.
As a brief break down - we need:
Actors
*Lead x 2
*Support x 2
*Extras
Crew wages
Other Costs
- Casting agent fees
- Crowd funding fees
- Reward costs of producing them and mailing out
- Flights and accommodation for rare rewards
- Catering
- Legals
- Accounts
Production
- Location fees / studio hire
- Set build & materials / labor hire
- Make up and hair
- Wardrobe
Camera department
* Camera and lens hire
* Crew x 3
*Stills photographer x 1
Gripping
* Gear
* Crew x 2
Lighting
* Gear
* Crew x 2
Sound department
* Recordist and boom swing
* Gear rental
Art department
* Props
* Dressing
* Crew x 3
* Car
Special Effects
- Fire effects & bullet hits
- Stunt performers
- Resets
- Rigging
- Weapons
Post Production
* Editing
* Sound post
* Sound design
* Score
* Grading
* Test screenings
* Deliverables
*Festival submissions
The Challenges
Being prepared is one of the greatest advantages I have.
I'm not a "the sky is falling," kind of guy. When a problem arises, I look at it and start thinking of ways to solve it. There are the obvious challenges that face any film such as logistics, getting gear and people into a space, where to store items, park vehicles, you want how much for that!? Keeping actors sober etc...
The other trick is to surround myself with people that have the skills I don't possess. I am fortunate that I know these people.
Everything has its risks. Whether its making a movie or operating on someones colon; there are things that can go wrong, things that do go wrong, then there are skill sets, experiences and combined minds - to ensure it all doesn't go down the gurgler.
Our story is set in one room. We have an Emmy nominated special effects supervisor / armourer / producer, who is overseeing the fire and gunfights. Each department is run by a highly-skilled H.O.D.
ALL THE BEST WITH IT THEN
- A thank you on the Facebook page. - A random photograph of someone involved with the movie. Could be the lead actor, could be the guy holding up a light stand - luck of the draw. - Our love for being an awesome human and a nice hug if we ever meet you. www.facebook.com/mollymalonemovie
I'll Take a Peek.
- Keeping it simple with a download of the film on release. - A thank you on our Facebook page for being ace. (Ace is still a cool word, don't judge me.) - Access to the video blog The Kitchen.
I Watch the Extras Man
- Download of the film on release. - Download of behind the scenes photographs along with promotional photographs. - Download of the extras pack - featuring behind the scenes escapades and interviews with cast and crew. - Access to the video blog The Kitchen. - First look at the official poster and your chance to give feedback on it. - Copy of the official poster. - Thank you on social media for being ace. - A random page of the script signed by a random member of the cast or crew.
I Always Buy The Blu Ray
- Download of the film on release. - Blu-ray copy of the film. - Behind the scenes extras pack as a download and on Blu-ray. - Access to The Kitchen. - First look at the poster and your chance to give feedback on it. - A PDF copy of the screenplay. - A copy of the final poster. - A thank you in the movies credit roll along on our Facebook page. - Random footage of the shoot sent to you during the shoot. (It will be a part of a larger whole that can be shared.)
I Want A T-Shirt Too!
- Download of the film and a Blu-ray signed by the director. - Behind the scenes escapades and interviews as a download and on Blu-ray. - A PDF of the screenplay. - A PDF of the Shooting script. - PDF of the shot lists. - Signed copy of the poster by cast and crew. - Download of the sound track. - Crew T-Shirt with your awesomeness written on the back. - Special thank you credit in the movie's credit roll and Facebook page. - Unique ID - to be used for rare rewards.
I'll Step It Up a Level.
- Download of the film and signed Blu-ray. - PDF of the script and shooting script - PDF of the shot list. - PDF copy of the directors diary. (Bad drawings included.) - Download of the the storyboards. - Extra special thanks on the credit roll and on social media. - Exclusive rights to the first trailer and the choice to "leak it." - Special crew T-Shirt with your awesomeness announced on the back of it. - Unique ID for rare rewards.
I Got Game.
Everything in the $500 reward - Plus! - Invitation to the cast and crew cinema screening for you and a guest. - 2 tickets to the Australian premiere of the film. - Very special thank you credit in the film. - Rare and signed photo book of the film. It will also contain a photograph of yourself if you come to the premiere. - Unique ID number for further rare rewards. *Travel is not included unless part of a rare reward.
Player.
Everything in the $1,000 reward. Plus - - 5 tickets to the premiere. - Rare cook book from The Kitchen video blog show. - Rare signed photo book from the film, (including your photograph at the premiere.) - Appear on The Kitchen as our special guest. - Hang out with us on set for a day and then be our guest on an episode of The Kitchen and name the recipe for us. - Rare T-shirt. - Rare cap. - Unique ID number for other rare rewards. *Travel not included.
Like A BOSS.
Everything mentioned in the $5,000 reward - Plus. - Executive Producer credit. - 10 tickets to premiere. - Special guest on The Kitchen. - One of a kind T-shirt. - One of a kind cap. - Your name on the poster and front credits before the film. - IMDB credit. - Wrap party invite. - Be in the movie as an extra (if you like.) - Private screening of the film at your house, for you and guests before the official release of the film. (We supply only the movie.)