Producer Xander Goldman Talks Crowdfunding For “Crimzon Harvest”
By Thomas Leturgey
It’s all about the movie-making experience for Xander
Goldman. The veteran Independent Horror movie producer and actor has extended
his most recent crowdfunding campaign to allow time for more to participate in “Crimzon
Harvest.”
As of September 9, the movie’s Indiegogo campaign has 155 backers to the tune of $32,224 with a “stretch goal” of $35,000. Two years ago, he fully funded another campaign for “Macabre Mountain” a well-done horror film Goldman starred in along with independent horror movie icon Felissa Rose, Denny Nolan, Robert Allen Mukes, Stephanie Swift and others.
Rose is set to return to “Crimzon.” Goldman calls her a “vital
part of these movies.”
This new movie will provide actors “who don’t have a film
reel, and can’t audition 100’s of times,” the chance to be in a stylish
thriller. Through crowdfunding perks, aspiring thespians can act with the likes
of Rose and Goldman. That’s meaningful for those who love and appreciate these robust
and expressive films.
For as little as $200, actors can participate in background
roles, and for $675, an actor can have a few lines. There are opportunities to
be featured in the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) as a stunt extra or be an
Associate or an Executive Producer in the credits.
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| Xander Goldman with Pittsburgh actor Stephanie Swift. Photo courtesy Goldman's FB page. |
This is a different type of experience than being a paid extra in a procedural or movie. There is always a better-than-average chance that those actors are never shown, or in a “blink and you miss me” moment; or in “no budget” where only friends and family see the results.
Like “Macabre Mountain,” “Crimzon Harvest” is designed as a
feature-length horror movie inspired by “Pearl”, “X”, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”,
and “Halloween” just to name a few. In this work, a family is on a beautiful farm
and their life “spirals out of control” with “twists and turns.”
Goldman says working with experienced stars and staffers is
a good networking tool. He’s made other movies, and colleagues return to these
films, and have branched out with their own projects. He says his sets provide “respect
and integrity” for all involved. He says his projects are drug-free environments
where everyone can feel safe. And that’s also important as a variety of
professionals from all walks of life are drawn to the indy horror movie scene.
Goldman guarantees that “Crimzon Harvest” will be completed
and have “worldwide distribution.” To this day “Macabre Mountain” is available
on Amazon as well as select streaming services, so there’s a proven path.
“I’ve learned a lot along the way,” Goldman said recently. He
enjoys providing chances for aspiring artists. And the “evolving” script is
designed with new actors in mind. “They have a chance to act. Most people don’t
have that.”
If an actor gets nervous and has trouble memorizing lines, Goldman
and his crew can work around that. “We want people to feel comfortable.”
Earning money from supporters is imperative to these types
of movies, says Goldman. With credits, “Crimzon Harvest” should be a little
short of 90 minutes, and to create a good film takes funds.
In a Hollywood atmosphere, insiders provide scripts, a
letter of intent and then put in effort for funding. It’s a system that works
for the uber-wealthy, but Goldman and others like him have the experience, networking
and skills necessary, but don’t have blank checks.
That’s where fans, friends and supporters come in. Goldman says
he has donated to his friends’ films, and they have helped in kind. At this
point in film creation, coming up with fundings is paramount. And that means
money not only for acting but professional cinematography, music and everything
else that makes the project memorable.
Goldman promises that 100% of Indiegogo funding will go to
make the film. The filming is to take place in New Jersey next May and September.
The weather is the reason for the split schedule. Plus, Goldman is a frequent
guest at the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival and that plays a huge role
in the filming not far from the original Friday the 13th.
Once completed, the film is expected to take 1-2 years to
complete. A businessman by trade, Goldman has been able to make sure financial
gaps are filled, but he isn’t Hollywood wealthy. He is always looking for help
and assistance and caters to supporters’ needs.
Goldman hopes to someday “make a movie a year” but he isn’t
there yet. But he has the passion to make dreams come through for others.
There's still time to get involved with "Crimzon Harvest."
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