Diabolos
by Chris Julian
Chris Julian
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Diabolos
by Chris Julian
Chris Julian
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Derek is a troubled and bullied teen, who thinks that the best solution to his problems is to shoot up his school. In his planning phase, he enlists the help of the devil himself--or so he thinks. This mysterious character seems to have other plans.
Derek is a troubled and bullied teen, who thinks that the best solution to his problems is to shoot up his school. In his planning phase, he enlists the help of the devil himself--or so he thinks. This mysterious character seems to have other plans.
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Mission Statement
The cast and crew of Diabolos is multi-racial and includes a balance of members across the sexual orientation spectrum. This film is about shedding a light on the under-represented darker side of those who are bullied and disenfranchised.About The Project
The Scoop:
This short film doesn't hold back on addressing several major topical issues in our current national climate: mass shooters in a school setting, and bullying among teens. It seeks to get inside the head of those that are so troubled that they're considering implementing the worst possible outcomes for themselves and those around them.
Instead of making statements or prescriptions, shoulds or shouldn'ts, this project works to open a conversation about our current but perennial national predicament in a way that films have not addressed before. It seeks to spark a dialogue about what the problems behind the problems tend to be, and the difficulties in asking for help.
The Story:
At the heart of this tale is Derek, a high school senior who is so tormented by his bullies that he has concocted an elaborate plan to take them all out in a single school day. His time alone is spent conversing with a character that he believes to be Lucifer, presumably to help him in his pursuit of carnage and destruction. But as the story unfolds, this devilish character begins to paint a very different picture of the situation and of the universe at large. It's nothing that Derek has expected.
Incentives
$10
Web Gratitude
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$25
End Credit Gratitude
Your name in the film's end credits, under the "Thank You" section
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$50
Private Link
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed. View with your friends and family.
Your name in the film's end credits, under the "Thank You" section.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$100
Contributor Access
Your name in the film's credits, under the "Contributor" section.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$250
Invitations
Opportunity to visit the film set during the second weekend of shooting. (Lodging/transportation not provided.)
An invitation to the private screening of the film, when it's completed.
Your name in the film's end credits, under the "Contributor" section.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$500
Associate Producer
Associate Producer credit in the film's end credits.
Opportunity to visit the film set during the second weekend of shooting. (Lodging/transportation not provided.)
And invitation to the private screening of the film, when it's completed.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$1,000
Executive Producer
Executive Producer credit in the film's end credits.
Opportunity to visit the film set during the second weekend of shooting. (Lodging/transportation not provided.)
An invitation to the private screening of the film, when it's completed.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
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$10
Web Gratitude
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$25
End Credit Gratitude
Your name in the film's end credits, under the "Thank You" section
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$50
Private Link
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed. View with your friends and family.
Your name in the film's end credits, under the "Thank You" section.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$100
Contributor Access
Your name in the film's credits, under the "Contributor" section.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$250
Invitations
Opportunity to visit the film set during the second weekend of shooting. (Lodging/transportation not provided.)
An invitation to the private screening of the film, when it's completed.
Your name in the film's end credits, under the "Contributor" section.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$500
Associate Producer
Associate Producer credit in the film's end credits.
Opportunity to visit the film set during the second weekend of shooting. (Lodging/transportation not provided.)
And invitation to the private screening of the film, when it's completed.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
$1,000
Executive Producer
Executive Producer credit in the film's end credits.
Opportunity to visit the film set during the second weekend of shooting. (Lodging/transportation not provided.)
An invitation to the private screening of the film, when it's completed.
Access to a private link of the film, when it's completed.
A tagged shout-out and customized "Thank You" image posted to our Facebook page during the contribution period.
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Current Team
About This Team
The Creators
Chris Julian (l) and Ian Stone (r) are a writing and directing team in Seattle who has been working together since 2008, first on each other's projects, and then on collaborative efforts. Their skills and experiences complement each other nicely, with Chris having a more formal training in the technical side of filmmaking (lighting, editing, VFX), and Ian on the performance side of things (both theater and film), but their ideas constantly overlap and gel into a unified vision on every project. They relish in addressing challenging hot-button issues that no one else wants to touch. This project is no exception.
The Cast
The actors assembled for this film are immensely talented, and we can't wait for you to meet them! They each come with their own unique performance history as well as enthusiasm for this script. This group includes:Gavin Michaels as Derek
Eric Smiley as Lucifer
Michelle Flowers as Mom
Marquis Hill as Jake
Alex Lichtenhan as Garreth
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