DOWN AND DANGEROUS – Ross Marquand
"Go get 'em brother! Down and Dangerous looks like the shit! You've got a director's mind and an editor's eye. Lethal!" – director Joe Carnahan (Narc, Smokin' Aces, A-Team, The Grey)
Learn more and greenlight this movie at downanddangerousmovie.com
WHY I AM MAKING 'DOWN AND DANGEROUS'
I am a filmmaker because of my father. I've had a love affair with movie-making ever since he took me to see Raiders of the Lost Ark and explained to me at a young age what a director was. He sat me down in front of classics like Casablanca and Beau Geste and shortly thereafter he and my mother put a videocamera in my hands. Flash forward many years later, my father has since passed, but his influence is as strong as ever. Maybe stronger.
My dad had a brief career in the cocaine trade as an independent smuggler. And what made him unique were the creative methods he used to pull off a dozen scams from South America that were so ingenious that the person carrying the load always had an out – they could walk away free and clear if the cocaine was discovered at Customs. He was uniquely principled for this line of work and always put people first. While Down and Dangerous is not an adaptation, it's his adventures and life lessons that serve as the spirit and creative spark behind this new movie.
So I want to take this deep inspiration and enthusiasm, and everything I've learned from our past movies, and continue to grow as a storyteller as I break through new creative barriers. I want a career making movies with intense authenticity that are fun, entertaining, full of action, suspense, drama, wit, romance and maybe even a touch of poetry. Most of all, I want to craft a motion picture that would make my father proud.
WHAT'S THE MOVIE ABOUT?
Where's the fun in that! Okay, I'll give you a little but I'd like to keep a lid on most details of the plot: An inventive and resourceful smuggler defends himself against violent rival traffickers, a monstrous and vengeful spree killer, and the DEA agents who want to lock him up – all while falling for a stunningly beautiful woman with a taste for danger.
IS THIS AN ADAPTATION OF THE BOOK 'SNOWBLIND'?
No, the film rights to the book about my dad's brief career in the cocaine trade were licensed in perpetuity many years ago. Down and Dangerous is an original work with original characters inspired by growing up with a former cocaine smuggler for a father.
WHERE WILL THIS MONEY GO?
At The Sabi Company, we have learned to stretch our dollar to get the most bang for our buck over the years, without sacrificing the authenticity of story or character. We've assembled a core team that includes myself, the producers, editor, music composer and lead actors. We already have nearly all the required camera gear, lights and editing equipment so know that your contribution is primarily going toward paying the cast a fair rate, necessary costs of production like food and location fees, and toward fun stuff like fake prop guns, knives, breakaway glass, fake blood, costumes and more. Every prop, actor and location will be there because of you and your generosity.
WHAT IS KICKSTARTER?
Kickstarter is a new way to grow community support and participation in creative endeavors, powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method. Personally, I want to use it to present a project I'm enthusiastic about so I can do something I love. And in return, I want to give back by making an entertaining movie that you can enjoy in the comfort of your living room with a big bowl of popcorn.
HOW TO DONATE AND PARTICIPATE
Just click the green “Back This Project” button in the upper right-hand corner. You will be asked to input your amount and select a reward. From there, you will go through the Amazon checkout process. You must finish the Amazon checkout process for your pledge to be recorded.
Then, spread the word about this movie you're backing on Facebook and Twitter. Help us find other people who want to see an intelligent movie for fans of crime thrillers like Heat, Collateral, Narc or No Country For Old Men. Tell them they can help get this movie made!
IS IT REALLY ALL OR NOTHING?
Yes it is! Every Kickstarter project must be fully funded before its time expires or no money changes hands. This prevents a situation where filmmakers collect part of the budget without having enough to responsibly make the movie. And it is a great way for us to discover if there is true support for this movie before "greenlighting it" and putting it into production.
CAN WE EXCEED OUR GOAL?
Yes, we can. Our target is the bare minimum we need to make this picture. Any amount over that will afford us the opportunity to expand our shooting schedule so we can take more time in crafting a professional looking and sounding motion picture.
OFFICIAL SITE
downanddangerousmovie.com
Cast: The Sabi Company
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