Sinner
A$2,645
of $50,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 30th Jun 2015 at 1:16AM.
IMPORTANT... NEW MESSAGE FROM ANDY MCPHEE..... IMPORTANT.... NEW MESSAGE
MESSAGE FROM JAI KOUTRAE ... MESSAGE FROM JAI KOUTRAE.....
MESSAGE FROM HOLLY MYERS... MESSAGE FROM HOLLY MYERS...
“ Sinner “
Synopsis
“An unfaithful wife and her lover commit an act that will haunt them forever…. some lines should never be crossed "
We have a really Kick Ass Horror Short
THAT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT !
Writer / Director Aaron Cartwright has a script that will put you on the edge of your seat and give you a jolt when you least expect it.
We have a small cast lead by Andy McPhee an SA local known for his roles in “ Sons of Anarchy “ “ Gallipoli “ “ Animal Kingdom “ just to name a few.
We have the cream of SA Film Crews behind us all willing to make this film happen.
Our target of AU$50,000 is just enough to get it shot with more love than money for our Local Film Crew & Cast.
Check out the Teaser…every little bit helps... Please Give !
Many Many Thanks
Producer: Mark Evans
Adelaide South Australia
m: 0418 846 854
e-mail: [email protected]
web: www.mevs.com.au
Director's Statement
Audiences enjoy horror films & everyone loves a good scare… to be drawn into a dark world of fantasy and fear from the safety of your home or cinema seat.
SINNER is the follow up to my recent successful horror short ‘ALISTAIR’.. www.alistairmovie.webs.com
With SINNER I want to deviate slightly from the supernatural elements that I explored with ALISTAIR and look at the depths human evil will go. The horror of what people are capable of when money, greed, lust and revenge are thrown into the melting pot. This story explores those depths of evil...the animal darkness and the violence capable within us all, the explosiveness of mankind’s repressed brutality and what consequences are involved when the line has been irreversibly crossed.
The film will have a bleakness to it and a pulsating undercurrent of violence and dread. SINNER will have those key horror elements of tension, brutality, suspense and creepiness…. and a little black humour.
It is very much a character driven piece and we have three wonderfully talented actors. The Internationally renowned Andy McPhee & Jai Koutrae along with superb Australian actress Holly Myers will bring these people to life. They will draw you in into these characters sordid world of lies, depravity, deceit and murder showing us that under certain circumstances we are all capable of committing appalling acts of violence and in some cases enjoying it.
Being a short film, my vision for it is to be like a segment you might find in an anthology horror film like ‘Creepshow’ or ‘Tales from the Crypt’ but with a harder edge.
I feel SINNER will standout from other shorts of the genre as it’s not all about gore and violence but about the journey these characters take, the desperation and tension that builds between them right up to the brutal conclusion. They have few redeeming qualities and they are not the ubiquitous teens seen in so many horror films but real everyday mature people from a relatively normal background which makes it believable and gives the story more grit. The script for SINNER was also a finalist in the prestigious horror film festival Shriekfest in Los Angeles.
We have an incredible cast and crew on board whose combined credits include Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek 1 & 2, Deadline Gallipoli, Anzac Girls, Terminus, The Bank, Shine, Red Dog, The Rover, Snowtown and 100 bloody acres. With all this talent, passion and commitment on board we are in for a hell of a ride and will bring you a terrific film.
The audience is to be left strained, brutalised, scared, stunned and exhausted .. To have seen a film that packs a hell of a punch and one that they won’t forget in a hurry.
“You have to show violence the way it is. If you don’t show it realistically, then that’s immoral and harmful. If you don’t upset people, then that’s obscenity”
-Roman Polanski
You reap what you sow.
Aaron Cartwright / Director May 2015
SINNER is the follow up to my recent successful horror short ‘ALISTAIR’.. www.alistairmovie.webs.com
With SINNER I want to deviate slightly from the supernatural elements that I explored with ALISTAIR and look at the depths human evil will go. The horror of what people are capable of when money, greed, lust and revenge are thrown into the melting pot. This story explores those depths of evil...the animal darkness and the violence capable within us all, the explosiveness of mankind’s repressed brutality and what consequences are involved when the line has been irreversibly crossed.
The film will have a bleakness to it and a pulsating undercurrent of violence and dread. SINNER will have those key horror elements of tension, brutality, suspense and creepiness…. and a little black humour.
It is very much a character driven piece and we have three wonderfully talented actors. The Internationally renowned Andy McPhee & Jai Koutrae along with superb Australian actress Holly Myers will bring these people to life. They will draw you in into these characters sordid world of lies, depravity, deceit and murder showing us that under certain circumstances we are all capable of committing appalling acts of violence and in some cases enjoying it.
Being a short film, my vision for it is to be like a segment you might find in an anthology horror film like ‘Creepshow’ or ‘Tales from the Crypt’ but with a harder edge.
I feel SINNER will standout from other shorts of the genre as it’s not all about gore and violence but about the journey these characters take, the desperation and tension that builds between them right up to the brutal conclusion. They have few redeeming qualities and they are not the ubiquitous teens seen in so many horror films but real everyday mature people from a relatively normal background which makes it believable and gives the story more grit. The script for SINNER was also a finalist in the prestigious horror film festival Shriekfest in Los Angeles.
We have an incredible cast and crew on board whose combined credits include Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek 1 & 2, Deadline Gallipoli, Anzac Girls, Terminus, The Bank, Shine, Red Dog, The Rover, Snowtown and 100 bloody acres. With all this talent, passion and commitment on board we are in for a hell of a ride and will bring you a terrific film.
The audience is to be left strained, brutalised, scared, stunned and exhausted .. To have seen a film that packs a hell of a punch and one that they won’t forget in a hurry.
“You have to show violence the way it is. If you don’t show it realistically, then that’s immoral and harmful. If you don’t upset people, then that’s obscenity”
-Roman Polanski
You reap what you sow.
Aaron Cartwright / Director May 2015
Cast Bio's Andy McPhee
SINNER CAST CONFIRMED
STEVE:
Steve is in his late 50’s early 60’s and manages a struggling Garage business in the suburbs. He has recently been using the business as a front for a very successful drug operation. Even as his marriage to Carol disintegrates he remains in his new found profession, driven, cunning and lethal. A cruel man feared by his competitors.
To Be Played By: Andy McPhee
SA’s own Andy McPhee is coming home to play this pivotal role…
From powerful performances in “ Sons of Anarchy ” and recently seen in the TV mini-series “ Gallipoli ” … His screen presence is undeniable.
FILMOGRAPHY – Selected Credits
The Legend of Ben Hall ( Old Man Gordon )
The Dough ( Tony ) TV Mini- Series
Broken Spirits ( Oldman )
Revenge of the Gweilo ( Mr Lucky Snr )
Gallipoli ( Lieutenant Col John Antill ) TV Mini - Series
Doctor Blake Mysteries ( Kevin Van Der Hayden )
Saving Mr Banks ( Mr Belhatchett )
Home and Away ( Danny Braxton ) TV Series
Jack Irish ( Joe Kwitny ) TV Movie
Neighbours ( Lewis Walton ) TV Series
Sons of Anarchy ( Keith McGee ) TV Series
Animal Kingdom ( Richard Collis )
The Condemned ( The German )
Wolf Creek ( Bazza )
STEVE:
Steve is in his late 50’s early 60’s and manages a struggling Garage business in the suburbs. He has recently been using the business as a front for a very successful drug operation. Even as his marriage to Carol disintegrates he remains in his new found profession, driven, cunning and lethal. A cruel man feared by his competitors.
To Be Played By: Andy McPhee
SA’s own Andy McPhee is coming home to play this pivotal role…
From powerful performances in “ Sons of Anarchy ” and recently seen in the TV mini-series “ Gallipoli ” … His screen presence is undeniable.
FILMOGRAPHY – Selected Credits
The Legend of Ben Hall ( Old Man Gordon )
The Dough ( Tony ) TV Mini- Series
Broken Spirits ( Oldman )
Revenge of the Gweilo ( Mr Lucky Snr )
Gallipoli ( Lieutenant Col John Antill ) TV Mini - Series
Doctor Blake Mysteries ( Kevin Van Der Hayden )
Saving Mr Banks ( Mr Belhatchett )
Home and Away ( Danny Braxton ) TV Series
Jack Irish ( Joe Kwitny ) TV Movie
Neighbours ( Lewis Walton ) TV Series
Sons of Anarchy ( Keith McGee ) TV Series
Animal Kingdom ( Richard Collis )
The Condemned ( The German )
Wolf Creek ( Bazza )
Cast Bio's Jai Koutrae
MARK:
Mark works for Steve as a mechanic and helps Steve with the distribution of the drugs. He is aged in his late 30’s, tall, good looking and Carol’s lover.
He too is ambitious, an opportunist, tough and ready to be rich.
To Be Played By: Jai Koutrae
FILMOGRAPHY - Features
Terminus (David Chamberlain )
The Half Dead ( Ezekiel )
Concealed ( Detective Peters )
Benjamin Troubles ( Glitch )
Final Move ( The Grand Master )
Ghost Soldiers ( Kitcher Jr )
Sync iii ( Dr John Wyatt )
Dark Island (Will Cain)
Broken Sun ( Jack)
I Know How Many Runs you Scored Last Summer ( Gary Chance)
TELEVISION
Crownies ( Schapelle)
Post Apocalyptic Pizza ( Narrator )
Lucky Chance
McLeods Daughters ( Bob )
All Saints (Jack )
Awards / Nominations
Winner of three Best Actor Awards – Including
“ Lucania Film Festival & “ Method Fest “
Mark works for Steve as a mechanic and helps Steve with the distribution of the drugs. He is aged in his late 30’s, tall, good looking and Carol’s lover.
He too is ambitious, an opportunist, tough and ready to be rich.
To Be Played By: Jai Koutrae
FILMOGRAPHY - Features
Terminus (David Chamberlain )
The Half Dead ( Ezekiel )
Concealed ( Detective Peters )
Benjamin Troubles ( Glitch )
Final Move ( The Grand Master )
Ghost Soldiers ( Kitcher Jr )
Sync iii ( Dr John Wyatt )
Dark Island (Will Cain)
Broken Sun ( Jack)
I Know How Many Runs you Scored Last Summer ( Gary Chance)
TELEVISION
Crownies ( Schapelle)
Post Apocalyptic Pizza ( Narrator )
Lucky Chance
McLeods Daughters ( Bob )
All Saints (Jack )
Awards / Nominations
Winner of three Best Actor Awards – Including
“ Lucania Film Festival & “ Method Fest “
Cast Bio's Holly Myers
CAROL:
Carol is Steve’s younger wife aged in her late 30’s. She works with Steve in the business as a book keeper. A woman bitter with what could have been, ambitious and determined to get to a better place in her life at all costs.
Life has made her hard and cold blooded. She has a fiery temper and a drug addiction. Steve’s drug empire is building momentum and she finally sees her chance.
To Be Played By: Holly Myers
FILMOGRAPHY – Features / Shorts
Alistair (Lila) Dir. Aaron Cartwright, Straydog Prods. Nominated Best Actress Texas
Jason (The Girl) Dir. Obi Ndefo, CATME Prods., Los Angeles USA
Hating Alison Ashley (Miss Lattimore) Dir. Geoff Bennett, HAA Films
The Bank (Yvonne) Dir. Robert Connolly, Arena Film
Cut (Ms. Jones) Dir Kimble Rendall, B & J Bennett
Selkie (Jill) Donald Crombie, J. Ballantyne & SAFC
Girls on Loos (Diva) Dir. Sophe Hyde, Accost Productions
When Clouds Collide (Sue) Dir. Nassiem Valamanesh, SAFC
Hear No Evil (Zoe) Dir. Nova R. Kirkman, Angus Kemp
TELEVISION
The Hollowmen (Rachael – Lobbyist) ABC, Working Dog Productions
MDA (Nurse A. Gooding – recurring guest) Dir. Shawn Seet, ABC-TV/Screentime
Blue Heelers (Gloria – recurring guest) Dir. Denny Lawrence, West St Prods.7
Chuck Finn (Fingers – lead) ongoing Dirs. Pino Amenta, Chris Langman, Barbi Taylor
Awards / Nominations
2014 - Nominated Best SA Theatre Ensemble. Man in A Bag
2013 - Nominated Best Actress Texas Film Festival USA. Alistair
2012 - Awarded Ready to Tour Theatre Show Adelaide Fringe / Melbourne. Sepia
2001 - Awarded Young Australian of the Year Finalist Arts
Carol is Steve’s younger wife aged in her late 30’s. She works with Steve in the business as a book keeper. A woman bitter with what could have been, ambitious and determined to get to a better place in her life at all costs.
Life has made her hard and cold blooded. She has a fiery temper and a drug addiction. Steve’s drug empire is building momentum and she finally sees her chance.
To Be Played By: Holly Myers
FILMOGRAPHY – Features / Shorts
Alistair (Lila) Dir. Aaron Cartwright, Straydog Prods. Nominated Best Actress Texas
Jason (The Girl) Dir. Obi Ndefo, CATME Prods., Los Angeles USA
Hating Alison Ashley (Miss Lattimore) Dir. Geoff Bennett, HAA Films
The Bank (Yvonne) Dir. Robert Connolly, Arena Film
Cut (Ms. Jones) Dir Kimble Rendall, B & J Bennett
Selkie (Jill) Donald Crombie, J. Ballantyne & SAFC
Girls on Loos (Diva) Dir. Sophe Hyde, Accost Productions
When Clouds Collide (Sue) Dir. Nassiem Valamanesh, SAFC
Hear No Evil (Zoe) Dir. Nova R. Kirkman, Angus Kemp
TELEVISION
The Hollowmen (Rachael – Lobbyist) ABC, Working Dog Productions
MDA (Nurse A. Gooding – recurring guest) Dir. Shawn Seet, ABC-TV/Screentime
Blue Heelers (Gloria – recurring guest) Dir. Denny Lawrence, West St Prods.7
Chuck Finn (Fingers – lead) ongoing Dirs. Pino Amenta, Chris Langman, Barbi Taylor
Awards / Nominations
2014 - Nominated Best SA Theatre Ensemble. Man in A Bag
2013 - Nominated Best Actress Texas Film Festival USA. Alistair
2012 - Awarded Ready to Tour Theatre Show Adelaide Fringe / Melbourne. Sepia
2001 - Awarded Young Australian of the Year Finalist Arts
" Sinner" Merchandise
Limited Edition T-Shirts and Caps
Availability, Prices and Shipping TBA
Availability, Prices and Shipping TBA
How The Funds Will Be Used
All the money goes into Production.
( It is what's on the screen that counts.)
Based on 4 Days / Nights Filming on Location, 1 x Day Driving Pick Ups
Cast / Actors Fees: Special reduced rate.
Main SA Crew: Gaffer, Grip, Sound, Camera, Make Up SFX, Art Dept/ Props, Armorer / Safety, Unit Base,
( All Crews working for minimal rates )
Post Production TBA... will depend on final dollars !!?
Proposed Shooting Time Frame: Rehearsal July 4, Shoot Day 1 July 5, Day 2 July 6, Day 3 July 7, Day 4 July 8,
Day 5 Pick Ups July 9
The Challenges
Biggest challenge is the tight time frame.
Lead Actor: Andy McPhee only has a small window before he heads back to LA.
If we do not make our target we would need to regroup and look for another date that suits Andy
or re-cast the lead.
Fingers crossed this will not be an issue !
Lead Actor: Andy McPhee only has a small window before he heads back to LA.
If we do not make our target we would need to regroup and look for another date that suits Andy
or re-cast the lead.
Fingers crossed this will not be an issue !
" Big Thank You "
$10 - $50: A personal Big Thank you via Sinner Facebook Page. Note: ALL supporters will get a thank you credit at end of Film.
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 15
"Sinner Poster"
$50 -$100 an A1 Official " Sinner "Signed Poster.
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" Sinner Cap & Poster "
$100 - $250 Limited Addition Sinner Cap and Signed A1 Poster
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T-Shirt + Cap + Poster
$250 - $500 Separate Screen Credit, Official "Sinner" T-Shirt + Cap + A1 Signed Poster
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" Sinner " Special
$500 - $1,000 Separate Screen Credit, Signed Poster, Blu -Ray DVD,T-Shirt & Cap, Limited Edition Production Still, Invite to Premiere ( travel expenses not included )
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" Sinner " VIP
$1000 - $2,000 Signed Poster, Blu Ray DVD, T-Shirt, Cap, Invite to Premiere and Cast/ Crew After Party, Special Contribution Screen Credit, Limited Edition Production Still, Note: 2 x VIP Supporters Chosen via raffle to have a walk on role in the film... shoot July ( travel expenses not included )
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Sinner Super VIP
$2,000 and more. You get the lot plus an Associate Producer Credit, Invite to come on set watch days filming. ( travel expenses not included )
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