Welcome to Strawberry Fields Campaign!

First of all, thankyou for clicking this link and engaging with our crowdfunder. We need your help funding "Strawberry Fields." Five years after "Trigger" we are looking to tell a very ambitious story about morality. In a time where we see the devastation of war and what a human can do to another human on our screens everyday, we ask the question how far is a person willing to go in the pursuit of what they deem is truth and justice? As long as you believe you are a patriot, does the end always justify the means and if we all believe that, are we prepared to abandon our principles in order to defend them?

Tagline: "Uncovering the truth demands more than strength—it requires breaking the mind. "

Synopsis:

"Strawberry Fields"is a high-stakes psychological thriller, where two CIA agents are tasked with breaking Abu Abbas, a suspected high-ranking terrorist believed to hold critical information about imminent attacks on the US and UK. As the agents employ extreme interrogation techniques, they navigate the thin line between duty and morality. What unfolds is a tense game of wills, deception, and desperation, where the truth remains elusive and the cost of failure is catastrophic.

Producer - Dann Kharsa & 227 Productions

Writer - Dann Kharsa

The Cast:

Agent O’Connell - Christian Greenaway

Christian is a British actor from Merseyside. Training as an actor in London and furthering his techniques by studying for a year at The Acting Corps in Hollywood, LA. After spending five years in the British Army and completing operational tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, he began his pursuit of his life long dream to become an actor after completing his military service. Christian has featured on a few television series on Disney+, Netflix and Channel 4 along with lead roles in independent films in the UK & USA. Christian won Beat Actor award at an independent film festival in New York City for a single performance short film.

Agent Brady - Alister Hawke

Alister is a British actor from the West Midlands. Born in Wolverhampton and raised in Shropshire, he grew up pursuing a number of creative passions before moving to London to focus on acting. Alister graduated from The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in 2016 and continued to refine his craft largely through acting in showreels and projects with Academy-Award Winning Company ‘Slick’, which gave him a much deeper understanding of both his craft as an actor aswell as the collaborative process of filmmaking. Alister continues to populate the industry today in its various forms and is known for appearing in the long-running crime drama Endeavour,

alongside a number of other TV Series, Stage Productions, and independent films in both the UK & USA. In addition to his acting career, Alister is a lifelong Martial Artist holding a Multi-Discipline Black Belt. He has won a number of competitions & titles across MMA, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which has not only leant itself to the physical side of his craft as an actor, but also provided a deeper understanding into the psychology of human nature.

CIA Director Taylor - Ashley Zhangazha

Ashley trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He is an

award-winning actor with an extensive list of theatre credits with performances at venues including the National Theatre, Royal Court, Young Vic, Donmar Warehouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, Chichester Festival Theatre and in London’s West End. He has appeared on screen in dramas for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and on International

streaming platforms.

Abu Abbas - Dann Kharsa

An actor from Billingham, Dann graduated from London Studio Centre and enjoyed a successful career in musical theatre. Dann wanted a new challenge and wanted to focus on screen acting. He trained with acting coaches, such as Ewa Kolodziejska (LAMDA), Daniel Dresner (Guildhall), and various tutors at Mixing Networks. Whilst receiving coaching, Dann landed various screen roles including “Doctors,” “Fit,” “War is Coming” and “Suspect - The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes” Dann overcame his fear of writing, due to his dyslexia and wrote, starred and produced his 1st short film “TRIGGER” which has won multiple awards including the 2022 Tees Valley International Film Festival “Best First Time Filmmaker” and New Jersey Film Awards “Best Short Film.” “Trigger” was also officially selected for BAFTA qualifying North East International Film Festival. Dann also has a few other projects in various stages of development.

Plot:

The story follows CIA agents Brady and O’Connell as they interrogate Abu Abbas, a suspected terrorist leader at a black site detention centre known as "Strawberry Fields." The film opens with Abbas being transported under heavy sensory deprivation and quickly transitions to the intense and brutal interrogation led by the seasoned and aggressive Brady and the seemingly timid, but highly intelligent rookie O’Connell. As the interrogation progresses Abbas reveals conflicting information casting doubt on his guilt and the reliability of their intelligence. The agents face moral and ethical dilemmas, questioning their methods and the integrity of their mission. The climax reveals Abbas’s confession, but the authenticity of his statements remains ambiguous, leaving the agents and the audience questioning the true cost of their pursuit for justice.

The Visual Look & Style:

Budget:

Where does your money go?

Strawberry Fields Budget Breakdown:

Budget - £3,300

Pre-Production

Post-Production

Advertising Plan:

1. Target Audience:

Adults aged 25-50 Fans of psychological thrillers and political dramas

Viewers interested in military and intelligence operations

2. Channels:

Social Media Campaign: Utilize platforms like Facebook, Twitter,

Instagram, and YouTube to release teaser trailers, behind-the-scenes

footage and character introductions. Engage with the audience

through Q&A sessions with the cast and director.

Film Festivals: Submit to major film festivals such as Sundance,

TIFF, and Cannes to generate buzz and attract critical attention.

Press and Media: Secure interviews and features in major film and

entertainment magazines (e.g., Variety, The Hollywood Reporter) and

on popular podcasts and talk shows.

Online Advertising: Run targeted ads on streaming platforms (e.g.,

Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime) and film review sites (e.g., Rotten

Tomatoes, IMDb).

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Collaborations: Partner with organisation's and influencers focused

on national security, human rights, and ethical issues to promote

discussions and broaden reach.

3. Promotional Materials:

Posters and Billboards: Design compelling visuals highlighting the

tension and key characters, displaying quotes from early reviews. Trailers and Teasers: Release a series of escalating intensity

trailers leading up to the premiere, showcasing key plot points and

the film's intense atmosphere.

Merchandise: Create themed merchandise such as branded clothing,

posters and limited-edition collectibles.

4. Screening Events:

Premiere: Host an exclusive red carpet premiere with cast, crew and

select influencers.

5. Online Engagement:

Website: Create a dedicated website with detailed information about

the film, cast, crew, behind-the-scenes content and a countdown to

the release date.

Interactive Content: Develop interactive experiences such as virtual

reality tours of the film’s setting or online games related to the

film’s plot to engage the audience further.

Challenges on the Project:

Filmmaking innately comes with risk, but we are assembling an

incredible team and we are taking as much action as possible to

moderate these risks on this project. We have some invaluable mentors

that we can lean upon, who are willing to advise and guide us during

the project. We have budgeted this short film to be as low-cost and

as cost effective as possible and we are confident that we can bring

“Strawberry Fields” to life on budget.

Budget limitations are one of the many obstacles of the indie film

industry. If we are unable to reach our target, we will sadly have to

scale back on crew and post-production areas to the detriment of the

story telling of the film.

We just want to say a massive THANK YOU! If you are in a position to donate whatever you can to the project thankyou and as Tesco says "Every Little helps". If not, please share the page on your social media that would help us so much.

Many Thanks!

From everyone involved with "Strawberry Fields".