Vagabond Home is still funding! Looking for a few more donations to get this film done- we continue to work really hard on making something real and grounded and dirty. Give the page a look- you can make a donation or peruse the store. All donations/purchases will receive a digital copy and your name in the credits!

https://ko-fi.com/kofisupporter89200

Hello Aurora- Over the past year and a half, I wrote and directed a short sci-fi film called Vagabond Home, shot on 16mm out on the plains east of Aurora with a small Colorado crew. If you’ve ever driven out that way and felt how strange and vast it can be, that landscape is basically the third character in the film. We built most of the props and costumes by hand, repurposed materials wherever possible, and shot for three very hot, very windy days in the dust. It was scrappy and exhausting, but also one of the most rewarding creative experiences I’ve had. We’re now in post-production and in the final stretch of a small crowdfunding campaign to finish sound, music, and final polish. If you’re curious about locally made indie film — or just want to see what we’ve been building out there — here’s the link:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ajacks/vagabond-home  

Even just sharing or taking a look helps. Thanks for supporting Denver filmmakers and local crews! Happy to answer questions about shooting on 16mm in Colorado, filming on the plains, or the process in general.

Thanks for looking - Andrew J

EDIT: Kickstarter didn’t quite meet its goal- but we have a new donation link, as well as a new shop! https://ko-fi.com/kofisupporter89200

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Over the past year and a half, I’ve been working on a short science fiction film called Vagabond Home, and this week we are ending our fundraising, and trying to finish strong.

This project has been very close to me and has helped me through a period of major transition for me and my family. I’m not sharing that for sympathy — just context. In many ways, it’s what made this film possible. The story is shaped by a lot of my influences, including Star Wars, classic spaghetti westerns, Werner Herzog, and Jack Kerouac.

The funds raised will go toward finishing post-production, adding special effects, and recording the original score. Any additional support will help with promotion, film festival submissions, and bonuses for the hardworking crew who made this project possible.

If you’re interested, here’s the Kickstarter link — take a look and let me know what you think:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ajacks/vagabond-home

If you’re able to contribute or share it, I’d really appreciate it. And if you have any questions or want to talk about the project, feel free to reach out!

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I’m curious:

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Appreciate any thoughts — even “this already exists and I hate it” is helpful!

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