THE TREES - A Suspenseful Horror/Thriller
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A film utilizing suspense and human narrative to add depth in the style of classic horror/thriller films with a modern cinematic look.
Backers: 160
Average Pledge Per Backer: $408
Funded: $65,212 of $50,000
Dates: Sep 17th -> Oct 17th (30 days)
Project By: David Arthur Clark
Backers: 160
Average Pledge Per Backer: $408
Funded: $65,212 of $50,000
Dates: Sep 17th -> Oct 17th (30 days)
Project By: David Arthur Clark
$65,212
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 17 @ 14:45 -0400 GMT
130%
of goal
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Latest News
Actually There Was One More Behind The Scenes Video Because... 
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
WE MADE IT! With less than 2 days to spare we have hit our goal of $50000. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported this project along the way. This has been one of the most challenging goals any of us have ever experienced. Although we have... (Read More)
48 HOURS LEFT To Help 'The Trees' Reach its Kickstarter Funding Goal!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Director David Arthur Clark's Radio Interview Diving More Into The Film With Security Guy Radio
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
In the first 12 hours after appearing on the live broadcast of Security Guy Radio, "The Trees" Kickstarter campaign raised over $4,000! We have 67 hours left until funding is over to get to the 50k goal. Watch the in depth interview and learn more... (Read More)
Our Final Behind the Scenes Kickstarter Update + Monologue Scene From The Script!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Guys, thank you for everything! We have been on quite the journey, but we aren't at the finish line just yet. Below you will find our last behind the scenes video for the Kickstarter campaign on top of the camera test - monologue scene shot from... (Read More)
Synopsis for 'The Trees' Plus Big Final Behind The Scenes Update Tonight!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
For all of our supporters, we have 4 days left so I wanted to provide a more in-depth synopsis of the story. Tonight we will premiering our final behind the scenes update on top of a special camera test we shot from the monologue from the actual... (Read More)
7 Days Left on Kickstarter for Our Campaign
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my fellow backers and supporters, We have exactly 7 days left to hit our goal. You wonderful people already know about this film, but maybe some of your close friends and colleagues aren't aware of our cause. Every dollar really makes a... (Read More)
New $75 Dollar Pledge Reward To Help Aid Victims Of Domestic Abuse
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Being aware that the current month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and The Trees touches on this sensitive, timely issue, the filmmakers decided to partner up with clothing label Fortune 421 and Plus One Charity water and build a reward solely... (Read More)
Project Update #3 - Day 17
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out our new video: Day 17 update. Wanted to give a special update, sharing thanks to you all who have donated so far. Also a sneak peek into the behind the scenes footage from the #LonelyOnes video shoot. Thank you for all your support. Also a... (Read More)
You Guys get The First Exclusive Look: "Lonely Ones" A Short Prequel film to 'The Trees' Movie - Featuring Jerid Nowell
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
During pre-production, the filmmakers at Filmik Pictures teamed up with emerging artist Jerid Nowell of Bash Records to create a bold visual to be utilized for #DomesticViolence Awareness Month. After realizing the lack of shareable content, director... (Read More)
Stay Tuned for a World Premiere Exclusive Short Film/Music Trailer premiering Tonight!
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are hard at work, showing how your contributions motivate us to continue pushing our efforts to give back. So please continue to share and contribute, as we still have a long way to go and now down to 14 days. Since we are in "pre-production" and... (Read More)
Late night shoot with the good old #red to shoot some special exclusive scenes for a special trailer.
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting updates coming for the @thetreesmovie We are having a late night shoot with the good old #red #camera to shoot some special exclusive scenes for a special trailer, including a special musical artist, during a special month.... (Read More)
#DomesticViolenceAwareness Month Starts Today.
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
"My film is depicting domestic violence as the pure evil that it truly is. It’s the monster under the bed, or the knife behind the curtain. We all have seen the media. Women and men deal with this evil every day, people of all races and... (Read More)
Filmik Pictures - The Trees - Behind the Scenes Ep. 2: Location Scouting
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Check out our new video on location counting. We search various areas of southern California, seeking a great area to film various "tree" scenes. Also, the writer/director may or may not get bitten by a rattlesnake during filming... Be sure to check... (Read More)
An Open Letter To Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL, On My Film And The Current State Of Domestic Violence
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
An open letter to Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL. Help using your "6 Degrees of Separation" to get this to him. "It might be unexpected for an independent filmmaker to contact the NFL about a film centered on domestic violence, but it makes... (Read More)
Exclusive Reward for our Wonderful Repeat Backers!
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
For all of our repeat backers thank you so much! Adding a little here and there helps us achieve our goal. We want you to know how much we appreciate you believing in us, so we would like to offer you all an exclusive PDF film booklet containing high... (Read More)
Addressing The Black Elephant In The Room For My Film
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
My vison for the film will remain the same throughout. Text from image shown below: My film begins after a horrific act of violence, where a tormented mother finds herself seeking refuge from the very man responsible, her estranged husband. As she... (Read More)
The Trees: Behind the Scenes Pt. 1 - "Body Mount Camera"
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out our new body mount, that we will utilize through different scenes in the film. We have a little fun, giving a demonstration of its capabilities, including the director David Arthur Clark's over the top Denzel Washington impersonation.... (Read More)
Halfway Goal Reached! We will now show new behind the scenes footage of some of our filmmaking techniques.
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Showcasing are new body mount created for The Trees Because you are making my dreams a reality, over the next few weeks for the remainder of the Kickstarter campaign my Director of photography, Nicky Milo and I will be sharing numerous behind the... (Read More)
'The Trees' Cast & Crew THANKS YOU for all your generous support.
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Join in on Our Worldwide The Trees Facebook - Kickstarter Event and Keep the Momentum Going here: https://www.facebook.com/events/721534777939252/ Help fund us here: http://kck.st/1pjLyfu (Read More)
Limited Edition Technodrome1 Posters Available in Our Rewards Section
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Make sure to check out some of Technodrome1's amazing artwork on his jackthread's personal site. He will be creating amazing original pieces of art from the The Trees feature film. Get them while they are hot! Check out some of Technodrome1's limited... (Read More)
Exclusive Interview w. Director & Writer, David Arthur Clark of ‘The Trees’
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Join us as we take an in-depth look inside the suspenseful thriller, The Trees, as the Director & Writer, David Arthur Clark shares his personal stories of growing up in urban neighborhoods as part of a military family, his inspiration behind... (Read More)
WORLD PREMIERE: The Extended Cut Trailer for "The Trees" directed by David Arthur Clark
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised here is the WORLD PREMIERE of the extended cut trailer for my film The Trees. I want to note that what you witness is not "acting" but actual real raw emotion translated in a narrative structure, being fueled by past struggles of... (Read More)
A PRAISE TO MY WONDERFUL INITIAL BACKERS - We are making it happen!
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter officially just announced my film The Trees to become the next Official selection, STAFF PICK*, so I wanted to send out a quick note to everyone and ask for ALL OF YOUR HELP, in pledging small donations (which you will get rewards for),... (Read More)
Watch the Teaser to the Exclusive Interview with Live the Dream Magazine. We Still Need Your Support!
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
For everyone who has been following my journey in bringing this telling story to life, here is the teaser for my exclusive interview with Live the Dream Magazine. It gets pretty raw and emotional but that's just my passion for this project! There... (Read More)
The Newest Cast Member to "The Trees," London Durham from critically acclaimed film ( When the Game Stands Tall )
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Couldn't be more happier and proud to announce the newest cast member to The Trees, London Durham, one of the MAIN athletic stars of the critically acclaimed film "When the Game Stands Tall" also starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Chiklis. He kindly... (Read More)
INTERVIEW WITH LIVE THE DREAM MAGAZINE PREMIERING LATER THIS WEEK
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Below is an excerpt from the interview that took place at the Roosevelt hotel, on Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. More CASTING NEWS and the MUCH HYPED EXCLUSIVE extended trailer coming this week! Quote from interview with Live the Dream Magazine (Read More)
BREAKING CAST NEWS! Chalet Lizette Brannan set to star as eldest daughter in "The Trees"
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Chalet Lizette started out with modeling at age 6. At age 7, she was asked to read lines for a feature film. She has performed in westerns, drama, psychological thrillers, horror, comedy and many more. Having worked with major talent gives her the... (Read More)
FREE LIMITED EDITION HIGH QUALITY POSTER DOWNLOAD FOR FIRST 25 BACKERS
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Brand New Style of Video Updates Just For You!
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Basically, I thought I owed it to all of my generous supporters, colleagues and collaborators, to produce simple videos that give project updates and answers questions about The Trees via email. You have done so much, that you deserve some free... (Read More)
Public Service Announcement for my wonderful backers!
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I was going to use this update to speak on how incredibly blessed I feel to be where I'm at in the campaign in only 36 hours. I even planned on releasing the extended trailer a week earlier! But instead I'll save that for tomorrow and use this post... (Read More)
Currently in the first row of narrative films on Kickstarter ALL THANKS TO YOU!
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
SO I WANTED TO SHARE AN EXCERPT FROM MY KICKSTARTER PAGE to HELP you better understand my BOLD VISION for the film. Read more here: http://kck.st/1yixTQj "With many news reports of current domestic violence cases, my film wants to capture that real... (Read More)
First Day $1300 Milestone
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello fellow collaborators and soon to be collaborators. I am humbled that people are sharing there love for my project. And I hope you see the passion and dedication I have for completing this film. Please continue to check out updates and let other... (Read More)
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