BROTHERS - SHORT FILM (2023)

First full disclosure this isn't your typical horror movie. I chose to write about this project for a couple of reasons. I'm a former combat medic and a retired civilian paramedic because of that this film has a spieal place in my heart. Now back to your regularly scheduled review.

Brothers comes to us from the fine website Indiegogo. It has a bunch of very affordable perks that most will be able to pick up.

The Indiegogo Campaign

Logline: When a former combat medic meets the hostile brother of his fallen comrade, they realize the survivor's guilt they share is more profound than any differences that divide them.

"I Watched Friends Die in Afghanistan. The Guilt Has Nearly Killed Me." This is the title of an article in The New York Times that inspired the genesis of BROTHERS. The psychological condition of survivor's guilt has always been a source of intrigue to us and in our pursuit to further understand this complex and often overlooked condition, we felt compelled to write a story about two people wrestling with survivor's guilt and the different ways in which it can affect someone. We hope that BROTHERS will bring awareness to the very real and pervasive detriments that war has on the mental health of combat veterans, and that it would speak to anyone who may be suffering in silence.

INTRO 

Hi! We're Amy and Elizabeth, twin sisters and filmmakers based in Los Angeles who are crowdfunding for our short film, BROTHERS. We’re super excited to get this project off the ground, but we’re going to need your support!

Filmmaking is a team effort — we by no means can do this ourselves. We’ve assembled an incredible cast and crew and would be so honored to have you participate in this creative and collaborative adventure with us.

Thanks so much for your time and support!

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to raise enough funds to be able to shoot this by early June, edit through the summer months, then have a completed film ready to be shared and submitted to festivals by October.

To execute this film at the level we’re hoping to achieve and make sure our cast and crew are equitably compensated, we need to raise $15,000! If you want to know exactly how your contributions will support us, below is how we anticipate allocating our budget.

25% - Locations

40% - Cast and crew

10% - Food

15% - Equipment Rentals

5% - Miscellaneous / Festival Submissions

5% - Music Licensing

INCENTIVES

All donors will receive a link to the final film and a 'Special Thanks' in the end credits of the film

Any donations of $20 or more will receive all of the above and an exclusive link to all behind-the-scenes content

Any donations of $50 or more will receive all of the above and a personalized 'Thank You' card from the cast & crew 

Any donations of $100 or more will receive all of the above and a shoutout on the lead actor Cole Sydnor's YouTube channel, "Roll with Cole & Charisma"

Any donations of $150 or more will receive all of the above and an opportunity to participate in a written or zoom Q&A with the writers/directors and potential cast and crew members

Any donations of $200 or more will receive a producer's credit and VIP invitation to any private screenings in Los Angeles