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False Profits

$16,950
48%
Raised toward our $35,000 Goal
28 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on December 01, at 11:59 PM PST
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False Profits - A CSUN Thesis Film

Second chances are few and far between.

OUR STORY

A fresh out-of-jail loser rectifies his past mistakes by taking responsibility for his milkshake-deprived estranged nephew, Mason.


HOW YOU CAN HELP

With your help, the False Profits team will be able to convey their story on a bigger screen by covering the costs of production. Thank you!

Locations (Owner fees, Permits, Insurance, and Transportation )

Hired Professionals (Talent, Studio Teacher, Casting Director, etc) 

Equipment and Rentals (Camera, Sound, Grip, Electric, etc) 

Art (Production design, Set dressing, Props, Wardrobe, Hair and Makeup)

Food (Catering and Craft Services)

Covid-19 Compliance (PPE, COVID-19 Compliance Officer Equipment)


CONTRIBUTIONS TO FALSE PROFITS ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION 501 (C)(3) PUBLIC BENEFIT CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 


Meet the Crew

Matthew Bahrami - Writer, Director

Hector Velazquez - Producer | Charles Lai - Producer | Scott Tan - Producer

Hervin Hernandez - Director of Photography

Joseph Gutierrez - 1st AD

Maya Tydor - 2nd AD, Associate Producer

Madison Walker - Script Supervisor

Abigail Li - Sound

Saud Rahman - Sound

Jillian Jacobs - Post Sound

Kevin Hwang - Post Producer

Ariel Garcia - Editor

Oliver Ruta - Editor

Rey Repshas - Assistant Editor

Chloe Benz - Production Designer

Tadato Miller - Graphic Designer

Zandra Cullen - Key Grip

Nareh Dvlotyan - Grip

Daylon Cooper - BTS Photographer 

Alara Warrick - Art Production Assistant

Jimmy Ward - Sound Production Assistant

Oscar Jimenez - Production Assistant

Desmond Loh- Production Assistant

Casting Director - Kerry Barker





Levels
Choose a giving level

$5

Thanks!

Every donation is one step closer to getting Mason a milkshake, thank you!

$15

Social Media Shout-out

Thank you for supporting False Profits! You've earned a shout-out (worth one milkshake) on our Instagram page!

$25

False Profit Art Class

Because of your support for our creative side, you will gain exclusive access to the concept art, storyboards, and logos. (Includes previous tiers)

$50

Behind The Scenes

With this tier, you get an early sneak peek at our behind-the-scenes content such as set photos and videos. (Includes previous tiers)

$100

Personalized thank you

A personalized thank you letter will be sent to you! It will include messages and art from the False Profits crew! (Includes previous tiers)

$250

Special Thanks

With this tier, your name will be shown off in the "Special Thanks" section of our film's end credits! (Includes previous tiers)

$350

Character Name

The first donor to contribute at this level will have a character named after them! Each subsequent donor will have the perks of the previous tiers plus a signed script by the crew! (Includes previous tiers)

$500

Mason's Present

To thank you, an item featured in the story will be personalized by the crew and gifted to you!

$1,000

Executive Producer Credit

To thank you for such a tremendous contribution, your name will be listed as an Executive Producer in our film's end credits!

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