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Collateral Damage Film Post-Production

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Welcome to our Campaign!

Showtime Productions is back and taking a giant leap of faith! We are so excited to be producing our first major independent film. Collateral Damage: The Ambassadors Ball and we need your help!





We are only $3500.00 away from our goal and we need your help to turn this vision in to reality.

                         
With your help so far, we were able to to shoot this film back in November 2019. We are now in the final stage of post-production. 
Our plan is to host a huge premier viewing of this film and then begin submitting Collateral Damage: The Ambassadors Ball to film festivals around the world.



 

 
The Ambassadors Ball is a short film piece but lives in a similar style and tone as a full feature film written and developed by Showtime Productions. It is our hope that by creating this lovely short film we will be able to continue to develop the support, team, and creation of the feature film. Directed by the Award winning up and coming director, Johnny Sizemore and Award winning Writer/Producer Kerrick Greer as the creative consultant, Collateral Damage: The Ambassadors Ball is a beautiful film that will leave a deep impression. Dealing with deep grief, delusion, and the struggle that comes with this emotional baggage, the story also weaves in the kindness of family and how facing a dark reality can bring light.
 
It raises awareness around mental health and is a story about hope, connection and how the smallest interactions, or gestures of care and kindness can leave lasting impressions and even change a person's life.


Who are we?
Showtime Productions is an urban entertainment company full of energetic and daring individuals who are committed to creating, developing, and producing art in its purest form. It is our aspiration to make theatre & film  more relevant in the lives of every nationality, culture and background. Based off the inspiring and encouraging reception from our patrons and critics, Showtime productions has proven theatre and film has the power to engage, inspire and unite communities.



What is The complete Collateral Damage Series about? 
The tragic death of beloved councilman, Charles Bradford, has shattered his family into a million pieces. The devastation of this loss sends his family in different directions. Nearly three years later Camille, his youngest daughter, has returned home to prepare for the happiest day of her life. On the day she is going to marry her long-time soulmate, Dallas Grey, there is only one thing that is missing to make this the perfect day, and that's her father. Danielle, her best friend, has taken on the responsibility of planning the wedding. Everything is set and in place, but an unexpected surprise comes out of nowhere that threatens to rock this family at its core once again. What happens when buried secrets come back to life and all of a sudden everyone connected to this family becomes collateral damage as a result of one person's detrimental mistake.



WHY NOW?
There is a lot going on these days! Our communities often feel under attack, global issues are overwhelming and sometimes life just feels too big, too much for any of us to do anything about it. The ongoing fight to protect our basic civil rights, our planet and each other often leaves us tired and hopeless. Rather than give up, we keep going, finding better ways to take care of ourselves and each other.

 But this story is about someone who is on the brink. Mental illness is real. Depression and loneliness have affected us all. Anxiety has grown to be one of the world's most common mental conditions. Finding treatments or even identifying there is a problem may go unnoticed for far too long. This is why we share this story now. The more we highlight those moments of struggle or difficult times when not everything is "okay" the more we will cultivate a society of patience and compassion.

It's important to recognize that sometimes we all need a little extra help. It's important to feel that we can all ask for it. And it's important to take a second out of our busy lives to look over and check in with a friend, a co-worker, a brother, a mother and just ask "how 'ya doing?"
 
Real moments of connection can save lives. Taking time to take care can redefine an experience. This story is small in scope. It exists between a group of people in one room. But small things can lead to big changes.  This is what we know and what we hope to share with each of you.
 
At the end of the day, we are all in this together doing our best to get by.


Where the money will go:
With your help we will be able to cost for aspects of our project such as catering, costumes, locations, props, equipment and much more.


PLANS FOR PROJECT
Firstly we want to produce the best short film we can. After that, we intend to submit the project into festivals. Our wider goal however, is to use this as a short film for a wider concept that can be extended upon.

 
   Meet the Creators:
 
             Writer: Kerrick Greer                             Director: Johnny Sizmeore

Meet the Film Production Crew:  
Cinematographer - Jonathan Baty
Director of Photography - Erik Olsen 
Sound Engineer - Chris Kelly 



   Meet The Cast:

How you can help:
We on the team are very passionate about making this film the best it can be, but ultimately these kinds of projects cost money, and that's where you come in!

 
What do you get out of this?
Your help won't go unnoticed. Not only will you have our undying gratitude for helping us out, we have a few things lined up that you'll receive for your donations, they are as follows.

$10 - Name listed in Credits - For as little as $10 you will be listed as a backer in the credits of the film

$25 Donation  (Credit in Film, link to film)

$50 Donation  (Credit in Film, DVD copy of film, link to film)

$100 Donation  (Credit in Film, DVD copy of film, link to film & DVD of Collateral Damage - The Stage Play)

$250 Donation  (Special Thank You in film credits, DVD copy of film, link to film, DVD of Collateral Damage - The Stage Play)

$500 Donation  (Associate Producer credit in film, 5 copies of film on DVD & DVD of Collateral Damage - The Stage Play)

$750 Donation  (Producer credit in film, 5 copies of film on DVD, link to film, poster of film & DVD of Collateral Damage - The Stage Play)

$1000 Donation   (Executive Producer credit in film, 10 copies of film on DVD, link to film, poster signed by cast and crew & DVD of Collateral Damage - The Stage Play)


WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST
Collateral Damage is a great story that tackles universal themes relating to the environment, power, passion and capitalism. Through the combined genres of suspense/thriller/drama, our message will be told in a compelling way, grounding itself in substance without being didactic. Your donations will allow us to establish a believable and vivid world through detailed visuals, and special effects. Being able to capture our story on quality lenses is also a priority. Any additional money will be directed towards post-production in order for us to execute it all in the final edit, along with any potential special effects.   
 
In a time where so much content is derivative or re-hashed, we believe it’s important to deliver something fresh and meaningful.

HOW ELSE CAN I HELP BESIDES MONEY?
Please know that we're equally as happy for $1 as $1000, we understand how it is. Please help us spread the word about our film, join our mailing list on our website, tweet your encouragement and support to us, share this campaign with everyone you know! Hey, if you want you can even make a cheerleading video for #CollateralDamageAmbassadorsBall and post it in on social media. We’ll share it widely!

If you know any bloggers who would love our film, spread the word to them too!

Follow us on social media @Showtimeproductionsgvl onIG, & Facebook, @Showtimeprodgvl on Twitter.

For updated information, go to Showtime Productions  and sign up for our newsletter   


Closing:
Thank you very much for checking out our project and hope you will come on this journey with us.


Cinematographer - Mark Johnson 
Cinematographer - Cj 


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