Futureboy
Futureboy
Futureboy is an exciting new comedy/sci-fi short from award-winning director Ryan Blackwell and producer Katie Barnes. It tells the story of a man who, in trying to change the past, learns to live in the present. We have an amazing cast and crew dedicated to bringing you the best film possible!
Futureboy is an exciting new comedy/sci-fi short from award-winning director Ryan Blackwell and producer Katie Barnes. It tells the story of a man who, in trying to change the past, learns to live in the present. We have an amazing cast and crew dedicated to bringing you the best film possible!
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About The Project
FUTUREBOY
Futureboy tells the story of Billy Morgan, the guy who unlocked the secrets of time travel. There's no DeLorean here, though. No Circle-K phone booth. In this world, time travel is achieved by harnessing the power of memories.
However, things don't quite work out as planned and the technology has made a mess of things in the future - with both criminals and government abusing it. But most dire to Billy is the fact that eventually, his wife leaves him. So ol' Billy comes back through time to stop himself from inventing time travel. When that fails, however, he gets stuck in the present and must convince a judge, a shrink, his wife... and himself... that he's not just crazy.
I've always been fascinated by ideas like time travel - concepts that sit just outside our realm of understanding, but maybe... just maybe... are possible. And while I love to ponder these possiblities, underneath it all, Futureboy is a story about relationships. It's about trying to change the past and learning to live in the present.
OUR GOAL is to bring you the best film that we can. We've gathered an amazing cast and crew - including award-winning director Ryan Blackwell, Nick Fondulis (30 Rock, Mercy, Kings) as Billy Morgan, and Dena Tyler (Bull, Orange Is the New Black, Louie) - to help tell this story. When filming is done and the footage is edited, it's off to the festivals we go. Our hope is to garner enough recognition that we'll be able to bring you more, bigger, better films in the future!
Of course we need money to do all that - but that's only part of the story. We want to grow our audience - that means you! We love the idea of a community that can create and share for years to come. So whether or not you're able to contribute financially, we urge you to follow our project and become part of that community!
Thanks so much for dropping by. And stay tuned for more from Futureboy!
Incentives
$10
Thank you!
Every bit helps and is hugely appreciated! We'll shout your name from the digital rooftops with social media nods as well as your name right there in the freakin' credits of the final film!
$15
Digital screenplay with notes
Get a download of the Futureboy screenplay complete with handwritten notes by writer-director Ryan Blackwell.
$25
Personalized Animated Video
Get everything above, plus make yourself part of the action! For $25 you'll receive a personalized animated video that you can share with all your friends on the interwebs.
$35
Digital download of Futureboy!
You did it! You helped make this film a reality and you'll get a copy of the final product delivered right to your digital doorstep... in addition to everything listed above. What!?
$50
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes
All of the above PLUS take a peek behind the curtain at the making of Futureboy with exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, footage, and interviews with the cast and crew.
$75
Exclusive Filmmaker Storytelling Panel
We love this one. All of the above PLUS an invitation to an exclusive evening of behind-the-scenes storytelling and Q&A with us and other working filmmakers. Learn what goes into making a movie and hear stories from the set. Backers in or near NYC can attend in person, and we'll live-stream it for those not in the area!
$100
Viewing party! (NYC)
All of the above awards PLUS - join the cast and crew for an invite-only screening of the final film! It'll be a good time for sure. NYC only.
$500
Background Actor
Ever wanted to be on a movie set? See how the magic is made? Gossip at the craft services table? Oh yeah... this one's for you. Get everything at the $100 level plus see yourself IN the final film!
Claimed: 0 of 10
$500
Custom video work
All of the above, PLUS get a full day of custom video work from director Ryan Blackwell. Whether you need a reel edited, visual effects added to a film, or just want lasers shooting from your eyes, you can have it!
Claimed: 1 of 5
$750
Original Prop - Time Travel Notebook
The professor's notebook with his lifetime of research on time travel can now be yours. The original prop used in the film! Plus everything at the $100 level.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$750
Original Prop - Matryoshka Nesting Doll
The matryoshka nesting doll used in the film can now be yours. Plus everything at the $100 level.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$1,000
Dinner with the stars
Get everything at the $100 level, plus a night out with some of the cast and crew of Futureboy! Ask questions and hear what are sure to be some entertaining stories whilst we sup.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,000
Speaking role in the film!
There's a small role (one line - barely any memorizing!) we are holding for one special contributor... and it could be you. This is your chance to be a star! Must live in or provide own transportation to NYC. (Plus everything at the $100 level)
Claimed: 0 of 1
$1,500
Futureboy Ultimate Package
You get it all! Well... A LOT! Check this out:
- A digital download of the final film
- A physical copy of the shooting script, signed by the cast and crew
- Behind the scenes footage and interviews
- A signed copy of the Futureboy poster
- An invitation the our exclusive filmmaker Q&A and storytelling panel
- An invitation to the NYC viewing party
- Special thanks in the film credits
- Our full-throated social media appreciation
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Thank you!
Every bit helps and is hugely appreciated! We'll shout your name from the digital rooftops with social media nods as well as your name right there in the freakin' credits of the final film!
$15
Digital screenplay with notes
Get a download of the Futureboy screenplay complete with handwritten notes by writer-director Ryan Blackwell.
$25
Personalized Animated Video
Get everything above, plus make yourself part of the action! For $25 you'll receive a personalized animated video that you can share with all your friends on the interwebs.
$35
Digital download of Futureboy!
You did it! You helped make this film a reality and you'll get a copy of the final product delivered right to your digital doorstep... in addition to everything listed above. What!?
$50
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes
All of the above PLUS take a peek behind the curtain at the making of Futureboy with exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, footage, and interviews with the cast and crew.
$75
Exclusive Filmmaker Storytelling Panel
We love this one. All of the above PLUS an invitation to an exclusive evening of behind-the-scenes storytelling and Q&A with us and other working filmmakers. Learn what goes into making a movie and hear stories from the set. Backers in or near NYC can attend in person, and we'll live-stream it for those not in the area!
$100
Viewing party! (NYC)
All of the above awards PLUS - join the cast and crew for an invite-only screening of the final film! It'll be a good time for sure. NYC only.
$500
Background Actor
Ever wanted to be on a movie set? See how the magic is made? Gossip at the craft services table? Oh yeah... this one's for you. Get everything at the $100 level plus see yourself IN the final film!
Claimed: 0 of 10
$500
Custom video work
All of the above, PLUS get a full day of custom video work from director Ryan Blackwell. Whether you need a reel edited, visual effects added to a film, or just want lasers shooting from your eyes, you can have it!
Claimed: 1 of 5
$750
Original Prop - Time Travel Notebook
The professor's notebook with his lifetime of research on time travel can now be yours. The original prop used in the film! Plus everything at the $100 level.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$750
Original Prop - Matryoshka Nesting Doll
The matryoshka nesting doll used in the film can now be yours. Plus everything at the $100 level.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$1,000
Dinner with the stars
Get everything at the $100 level, plus a night out with some of the cast and crew of Futureboy! Ask questions and hear what are sure to be some entertaining stories whilst we sup.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,000
Speaking role in the film!
There's a small role (one line - barely any memorizing!) we are holding for one special contributor... and it could be you. This is your chance to be a star! Must live in or provide own transportation to NYC. (Plus everything at the $100 level)
Claimed: 0 of 1
$1,500
Futureboy Ultimate Package
You get it all! Well... A LOT! Check this out:
- A digital download of the final film
- A physical copy of the shooting script, signed by the cast and crew
- Behind the scenes footage and interviews
- A signed copy of the Futureboy poster
- An invitation the our exclusive filmmaker Q&A and storytelling panel
- An invitation to the NYC viewing party
- Special thanks in the film credits
- Our full-throated social media appreciation
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