Six Minutes - Short Film
by Noah Rashba
Six Minutes - Short Film
by Noah Rashba
We want to engulf the audience in a world that they might not know exists and one that is very unique in cinema. This is a very personal project for director Stephen Hoffmeister, whom this story is partially based on. We need your help to make this film as authentic as possible!
We want to engulf the audience in a world that they might not know exists and one that is very unique in cinema. This is a very personal project for director Stephen Hoffmeister, whom this story is partially based on. We need your help to make this film as authentic as possible!
In Partnership With

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University
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About The Project
THE STORY
Competitive High School wrestling is a world fraught with dangers that most people don’t know about. Six Minutes is the story of Logan and his traversal through this world of intense self-abuse and drugs - all for the sake of living up to his father’s expectations.
This story is very personal for our director, Stephen Hoffmeister, because he comes from the very same world. Due to the nature of the story, it needs to be as authentic and believable as possible, and Stephen brings a legitimate and sincere eye to the project. Nevertheless, we can’t make Logan’s journey come to life without your help.
With your help we can make this story into a reality. Contribute and become a part of Six Minutes today! We can't wait to share this story with you.
WHAT WE NEED
We are asking for $8,000 so we can bring this project to fruition. Your funds will go to the following:
- Wrestling Equipment (including mats, workout gear, costumes, and singlets)
- Feeding the cast and crew
- Camera and Production Equipment
- Locations
- Paying our extras.
- Truck Rentals
Shooting Dates:
Nov 4-6
Nov 11-13
Release Date:
April 2017Incentives
$1
Thank You For Donating
We are very grateful!
$5
Social Media Shout Out
We will give you a shout out on our social media pages! (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
$10
Name on Credits
You're name will be featured in the SPECIAL THANKS section of the movie's credits. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
$15
Handwritten Thank You Note
You will receive a handwritten thank you note from our team, showing just how much we really appreciate the help! (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
$20
List of Donors (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
We will feature you on our facebook page under the list of donors!
$25
Digital download of the film. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive a digital download code for the film when it is released, plus, all previous incentives.
$30
Blu-ray/DVD (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive a physical Blu-Ray and DVD, plus all previous incentives!
$40
“Awesome” Video (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
We will make you a personal 30sec-1min thank you video telling you why you are so friggin’ awesome! Just tell us your NAME and anything that makes you, you. Any hobbies? Any interests? Any faves? Anything! Plus, you will receive all previous incentives.
$50
JV Tier. BTS Photos (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You’ve made Junior Varsity! At this tier, you’ll receive a digital download of all Behind-the-Scenes Photos, and you will be featured as a Junior Varsity team member on our Facebook page and on the credits. Plus, you get all previous incentives
$75
Be a featured extra (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will be a featured in one of our scenes as a featured extra! Get ready to come to the set and have a good time. (Travel and lodging not included) You will also receive all prior incentives.
$100
BTS Video! (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive a Behind-the-Scenes video with interviews from the cast during wrestling choreography. Plus, you will receive the prior incentives.
$125
An official invite to the screening. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive an official invite to the screening of the film. (Travel and lodging not included)
Additionally, you will receive all prior incentives.$250
Varsity Tier. Featured Plug + Director’s Cut + Signed Script with Notes (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You’ve made the Varsity team! Congratulations! As part of this tier, you will receive a digital download of the Director’s Cut of the film, a signed copy of the script with notes, and you will be featured as a Varsity Team member on Facebook and on the credits. You also will get a featured plug for you or your business on our facebook page! Plus, all prior incentives.
$500
Skype Call (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
At this tier, you will get the chance to either skype with our writer/director Stephen Hoffmeister and he will look over one of your scripts, giving you tips and advice! or skype with some of our key creative members and we will answer any of your questions and have a chat! Additionally, you get all prior incentives!
$750
HALL OF FAME! VIP on Set. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You are now in the Hall of Fame! Come out to the set and get the VIP treatment! We will show you around the set, showing you how every part of the filming process works, and you get to be an extra in one of the scenes. (Travel and lodging not included) You’ll also be featured as a Hall of Fame member on our Facebook Page and in our credits. Finally, you get all previous incentives!
$1,000
Director Workshop + Signed Poster
Thank you so much for being an amazing contributor to our project. At this tier, you get to sit down with director Stephen Hoffmeister he will look over one of your scripts, giving you tips and advice! Plus, receive a signed poster from all of the key cast and crew. You all receive all Hall of Fame member benefits.
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$1
Thank You For Donating
We are very grateful!
$5
Social Media Shout Out
We will give you a shout out on our social media pages! (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
$10
Name on Credits
You're name will be featured in the SPECIAL THANKS section of the movie's credits. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
$15
Handwritten Thank You Note
You will receive a handwritten thank you note from our team, showing just how much we really appreciate the help! (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
$20
List of Donors (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
We will feature you on our facebook page under the list of donors!
$25
Digital download of the film. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive a digital download code for the film when it is released, plus, all previous incentives.
$30
Blu-ray/DVD (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive a physical Blu-Ray and DVD, plus all previous incentives!
$40
“Awesome” Video (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
We will make you a personal 30sec-1min thank you video telling you why you are so friggin’ awesome! Just tell us your NAME and anything that makes you, you. Any hobbies? Any interests? Any faves? Anything! Plus, you will receive all previous incentives.
$50
JV Tier. BTS Photos (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You’ve made Junior Varsity! At this tier, you’ll receive a digital download of all Behind-the-Scenes Photos, and you will be featured as a Junior Varsity team member on our Facebook page and on the credits. Plus, you get all previous incentives
$75
Be a featured extra (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will be a featured in one of our scenes as a featured extra! Get ready to come to the set and have a good time. (Travel and lodging not included) You will also receive all prior incentives.
$100
BTS Video! (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive a Behind-the-Scenes video with interviews from the cast during wrestling choreography. Plus, you will receive the prior incentives.
$125
An official invite to the screening. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You will receive an official invite to the screening of the film. (Travel and lodging not included)
Additionally, you will receive all prior incentives.$250
Varsity Tier. Featured Plug + Director’s Cut + Signed Script with Notes (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You’ve made the Varsity team! Congratulations! As part of this tier, you will receive a digital download of the Director’s Cut of the film, a signed copy of the script with notes, and you will be featured as a Varsity Team member on Facebook and on the credits. You also will get a featured plug for you or your business on our facebook page! Plus, all prior incentives.
$500
Skype Call (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
At this tier, you will get the chance to either skype with our writer/director Stephen Hoffmeister and he will look over one of your scripts, giving you tips and advice! or skype with some of our key creative members and we will answer any of your questions and have a chat! Additionally, you get all prior incentives!
$750
HALL OF FAME! VIP on Set. (plus all previous incentives - while supplies last)
You are now in the Hall of Fame! Come out to the set and get the VIP treatment! We will show you around the set, showing you how every part of the filming process works, and you get to be an extra in one of the scenes. (Travel and lodging not included) You’ll also be featured as a Hall of Fame member on our Facebook Page and in our credits. Finally, you get all previous incentives!
$1,000
Director Workshop + Signed Poster
Thank you so much for being an amazing contributor to our project. At this tier, you get to sit down with director Stephen Hoffmeister he will look over one of your scripts, giving you tips and advice! Plus, receive a signed poster from all of the key cast and crew. You all receive all Hall of Fame member benefits.
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About This Team
The Six Minutes team is comprised of talented and hardworking students from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. With our passion to tell honest stories, we all came together for our senior thesis to collaborate on this project that is nearly autobiographical and personal to our director, Stephen Hoffmeister.
Producer: Sean Light
Director: Stephen Hoffmeister
UPM: Kali Moore
Cinematographer: Devon Fernandez
1st AD: Hannah DeGroot
2nd AD: Emily Wu
Location Manager: Kirsten Kuhar
Editor: Jinyi Yang
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