The Black-Eyed Children – sci-fi horror movie with Bill Oberst Jr.

Fundraising campaign by Jozsef Gallai
  • US$5,190.00
    raised of $10,000.00 goal goal
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THE BLACK-EYED CHILDREN

(written, produced & directed by József Gallai)

A young woman takes a job at an autumn camp in the woods, only to arrive to find that all the children have mysteriously disappeared. But as night falls, much to her dismay, some of them return.

Hello there! My name is József Gallai, independent filmmaker, writer and director of horror and mystery films such as A Stranger in the Woods, Aftermath, Project Skyquake and I Hear the Trees Whispering, to name some of them.

Since 2021 I have had the pleasure of working with Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy winning actors and working on exciting projects, and this picture - based on a very eerie urban legend - can be an extremely special one, in many ways.

Regarding the budget, we have partial funding at the moment, and at this stage we need this campaign and YOU to be able to make this story a real success.

Meet those wonderful filmmakers who are already part of our project:

KATA KUNA
(as Claire)
(The Poltergeist Diaries, White Plastic Sky)

BILL OBERST JR.
(as Mr. Donahue)
(A Stranger in the Woods, 3 from Hell, Synchronic)

SIMON BAMFORD
(as John)
(Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II., Project Skyquake)

JUSTIN HAYWARD
(as Peter)
(The Lockdown Hauntings, Darkest Hour, Still Life)

SARA KLOC
(as Emily)
(Sweet Thrills)

LAURA ELLEN WILSON
(as Lisa)
(A Stranger in the Woods, Project Skyquake, Introspectum Motel)

KAROLINA SZABÓ
(as Agatha)
(Aftermath)

Supporting actors are Anais Jessica Berinde, Dan Michael Jedrejczyk, Marvin Maddicks Jr., Bálint Szabó, Tommy Lentsch, Rudy Ledbetter, Joseph Richmond & Shawn Michael Clankie.


EXECUTIVE PRODUCED, PRESENTED AND STORY BY
Roy McClurg
(A Stranger in the Woods, Aftermath, Project Skyquake)


CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Malachy Fergus Godfrey
(Aftermath, Arena Wars, The Slave and the Sorcerer)

Kevin Cuong Phu Nguyen
(Aftermath, In Search of Tomorrow)


PRODUCED BY
Tracy Allen
(Into the Black Abyss: Deathstream, Weight of Guilt)

Natasha Chisdes
(Fang, Night of the Tommyknockers)

Gergő Elekes
(Aftermath, There Is No Planet B)

Marvin Maddicks Jr.
(Alien Planet, Something Walks in the Woods)

Barry Vonk
(Bakemono, Werewolf Cabal)


CO-PRODUCED BY
Beáta Boldog
(A Stranger in the Woods, A Guidebook to Killing Your Ex)

Tommy Lentsch
(Aftermath, Project Skyquake)

Joseph Richmond
(Project Skyquake, I Hear the Trees Whispering)

Eric Ziegmont
(The Forest Hills, Craving)


Our goal is to release our film worldwide (VOD, DVD, Blu-Ray, limited theatrical) and and create an awesome mixture of genres - and subgenres - that has rarely been seen in films. We all believe this can easily be a great indie hit of 2025.

In terms of the schedule, the majority of filming will take place in October-November 2024 and we are planning to release the first full trailer in December 2024. Smaller scenes and cameos will be filmed in spring and summer 2024. Our plan is to complete the film until January 2025 and secure the first distributor(s) of the film early 2025.


OUR LATEST FEATURE FILMS

A STRANGER IN THE WOODS
(starring Bill Oberst Jr., Laura Ellen Wilson & Lynn Lowry)
(release date: mid-2024, official selection at the Chicago Horror Film Festival)


AFTERMATH
(starring Fruzsina Nagy, Edward Apeagyei, Eric Roberts, Sally Kirkland & James Duval)
(release date: January 30th, 2024 - distributed worldwide)
(22 festivals wins and 4 nominations)


PROJECT SKYQUAKE
(starring Laura E. Wilson, Laura Saxon, Robert LaSardo & Tom Sizemore)
(release date: October 9th, 2022 - distributed worldwide)
(21 festival wins and 12 nominations)

For your generous contribution we offer private links, special relics, product and photo placement, producer, voice actor and (special) thanks credits on IMDb and in the movie.

All credits will be listed on IMDb right after your contribution!

There are of course other ways you can help us:

  • tell your friends about this campaign
  • like & share it
  • grab a copy of our previous films - either digital or physical (or both)
  • in case of any questions, contact the writer & director at [email protected]
  • please do NOT contact and ask us if we need actors or composer

Thank you very much for your attention and your generous support - we need YOU to be able to create.

Rewards

Thanks

You will get a thanks credit in the end credits of the film as well as on IMDb and a private link to watch the film before its official release date. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Special thanks

You will get a special thanks credit in the end credits of the film as well as on IMDb and a private link to watch the film before its official release date. You will also get the digital signed poster of the film. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Special thanks

You will get a very special thanks credit in the end credits of the film as well as on IMDb and a private link to watch the film before its official release date. You'll also get the digital signed poster and script, all signed by the director.

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Your child's photo in the movie

In some scenes we will need photos of children, and this perk is here to help you see your child in the film. For the sake of the story, we are only accepting photos of boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 17, which we ask you to respect. We also provide a thanks credit for your child. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Voice actor - Phone conversation

There is a special scene in the movie, where we will hear some telephone conversations, mainly the parents of the missing child. Be one of them and have a few (3-4) lines in the movie. Credited on IMDb and in the end credits of the movie. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Voice actor - Missing child (between age 9 and 17)

Your child will have a few lines in the movie and will be credited as voice actor on IMDb and in the end credits of the movie. Between the age of 9 and 17 - please respect this restriction. We reserve the right to alter the voice in post-production. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Product placement

Do you have a great poster, a brand, anything you would like to see in the film for a few frames? This is your perk. Thanks credit for contributor is included. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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SOLD OUT Voice actor

Be one of the voice actors in the movie. You will have some lines and your name will be credited in the end credits and on IMDb. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Voice actor - Black-Eyed child (between age 9 and 17)

For a few lines, your child will be the voice of one of the black-eyed children in the movie. Name will be credited in the end credits and on IMDb as voice actor. Between the age of 9 and 17 - please respect this restriction. We reserve the right to alter the voice in post-production. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Associate producer

You will be one of the associate producer of the film. Find your name in the end credits of the film as well as on IMDb. You will have the opportunity to watch the film before its official release date. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Supervising producer

You will be one of the supervising producers of the film, but for this contribution, we will include your name in the OPENING credits as well as in the end credits and on IMDb. All digital goodies (signed script, signed poster, behind the scenes photos and videos) are also included. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Co-producer

You will be one of the co-producers of the film, featured in opening and end credits as well as on IMDb and the final poster of the film we create. You will get a physical package including a signed poster, a special relic from the film and a signed script. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Producer

Be one of the producers of the movie, featured in opening and end credits as well as on IMDb and the final poster of the film we create. You will get a physical package including a signed poster, a special relic from the film and a signed script. Your company logo - in case you may have one - is included in the credits too. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Co-executive producer

You are officially one of the key figures of the movie. Be a co-executive producer of the movie, featured in opening and end credits as well as on IMDb and the final poster of the film we create. You will get a physical package including a signed poster, a special relic from the film and a signed script, exclusively addressed for you. Your company logo is included in the credits too - if you don\'t have any, we\'ll make you one and you will have some insights into our next project when the time comes. If you cannot contribute from your phone, please try to do so from your computer.

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Organizer

Donors

  • Roxanne Rix
  • Donated on Apr 23, 2024
$2000.00
  • Tracy Allen
  • Donated on Apr 03, 2024
$150.00
$40.00
Apr 23

51/100

Update posted by Jozsef Gallai at 06:13 am

Much appreciated, a trillion thanks to our newest producer! The campaign is currently at 51% - only 16 days left to be part of something very special and exciting. Do not hesitate, join today and help us reach our goal.

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Apr 04

12 contributors

Update posted by Jozsef Gallai at 11:52 am

We appreciate the help of our 12th contributor, thank you very much. Let's go, share our campaign and join today!

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Apr 01

Let's go!

Update posted by Jozsef Gallai at 05:11 pm

We appreciate the support of our 11th contributor. Let's go!

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Mar 28

A little push

Update posted by Jozsef Gallai at 04:00 pm

First of all, thanks to everyone who decided to support this project. On the other hand, we need and appreciate every push and further support to be able to reach our goal.Please share the campaign and the movie's teaser with anyone who might be interested and let us make something

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Mar 04

30% - $3000

Update posted by Jozsef Gallai at 10:16 am

A trillion thanks to our new contributors; let's keep the momentum, we can do it together. Share and tell your friends about the campaign.

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Feb 24

28%

Update posted by Jozsef Gallai at 10:54 pm

Thanks to our newest contributor, our campaign is currently at 28%. Let's keep the momentum, share our project, make a contribution today and let's push it over the top together.

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Donors & Comments

13 donors
  • Roxanne Rix
  • Donated on Apr 23, 2024
$2000.00
  • Tracy Allen
  • Donated on Apr 03, 2024
$150.00
$40.00
  • Roy McClurg
  • Donated on Mar 03, 2024
$10.00
  • Stefanie Harrison
  • Donated on Mar 03, 2024
$80.00
  • Nick Rommelaere
  • Donated on Mar 01, 2024
$20.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 24, 2024
$2000.00
$250.00
  • Phil Petranto
  • Donated on Feb 11, 2024
$20.00
  • Jeffrey Birkin
  • Donated on Feb 10, 2024
  • Looking forward to my role

$250.00
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Followers

6 followers
Amanda Cryer
Tracy Allen
Malachy Godfrey
Joseph Richmond
Dan Michael Jedrejczyk
Magnus Thomasson
US$5,190.00
raised of $10,000.00 goal
51% Funded
13 Donors
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