After a successful crowdsourcing campaign, Vertical Entertainment has acquired the Amell brothers' Code 8 and will distribute it theatrically. Ever wanted to get your passion project off the ground but had no idea how to do it? The Amell brothers know how you feel. They had a script they loved, a director they believed in, and could provide their own package. But didn't have the bites. That's why these stars turned to crowd-sourcing. They knew the audience was there, they just had to speak to them. The Amells launched an Indiegogo for their movie, Code 8. They had some cool giveaways, shot glasses, mugs, tickets to hang out with them at the premiere...and tee shirts. They also had a professional short film that was slick, explained their premise, and gave us a real taste of the world. They sought an initial $200,000, but word of mouth and fervor for the project allowed them to end up raising $2.4 million with more than 27,000 backers. Along with backing online, the team toured America and hosted supporter screenings throughout this past spring where they did a red carpet and met with fans. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 6 September, 2019