UNBRIDLED COURAGE
by 11 Mile Productions
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Logline:
1899 Texas; a grieving widow forced to take over the family ranch while raising her children, battles a prominent landowner and his band of outlaws who try to run her out of town. When Audrey is challenged with the safety of her two children, she forms an uneasy alliance with a rival rancher’s son.
Why Unbridled Courage
There is no doubt that the Western genre is in a resurgence.
We want to make a film that will show the untold story of the Old West and excite a new generation of fans.
Although classics like “True Grit”, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”, and “Once Upon a Time in the West” remain some of our favorite films, tales of female heroism often fade into the background of history books and Hollywood films in service of male centeredness. Unbridled Courage helps redefine the genre by exploring the lives of women in the American West.
We plan to shoot in the summer of 2024 in Texas, with an anticipated release date of March 2025.
We are raising $50,000 in Development Funds
We're on a mission to raise $50,000 to cover production essentials and bring this poignant tale to the big screen. Every contribution brings us closer to sharing this compelling story with audiences worldwide.
Here’s what your contributions will help us achieve:
A talented casting director can make or break a film. Your support will enable us to hire one of the industry's best, ensuring we bring together a cast that resonates with audiences and critics alike.
Bringing A-List Stars Onboard
Imagine watching your favorite A-list actors bring complex, unforgettable characters to life. With your help, we can secure the high-caliber talent that will elevate our film to new heights.
Hiring an Entertainment Attorney
Navigating the legal landscape of the film industry requires expertise. The funds will help us bring an experienced entertainment attorney on board to manage contracts, protect our intellectual property, and ensure smooth operations.
Brand Integration
To add a layer of realism and authenticity, we aim to integrate carefully selected brands into our film. This funding will allow us to collaborate with brands that enhance the narrative without compromising artistic integrity.
The more you donate, the bigger the rewards!
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Meet the Team
Julie herlocker - Director
Julie's career has given her amazing insights into visual storytelling - prior to her work as a director, she was a post-production producer in episodic television, working with legendary creators like Aaron Sorkin and Steven Spielberg.
Her experience directing countless actors in thousands of hours of ADR, overseeing editorial, VFX, ADR, sound design, music, and color correction all inform her directing. Julie understands not only how to manage a budget, but how to make sure the money shows up on screen.
A graduate of the DGA’s highly selective DDI Mentorship Program and a director in the Paramount Global Directing Initiative, Herlocker was recently selected for the Alliance of Women Directors’ inaugural Rising Director Fellowship. She continues to develop multiple projects, focusing on female-driven thrillers, with her company Shadow Art Entertainment.
Julia phillips - writer
She completed and published her first contemporary fantasy novel, “Miranda, Queen of Argyll: Past Sins” in 2006 with the second part of the story, “Unlikely Saints”, published in 2007. The science fiction short story “Outpost 6” was published in the 2009 anthology, Space Sirens, and reprinted in the 2017 ‘Best Of’ anthology, Maximum Overdrive. She was instrumental in writing the screenplay for “Unbridled Courage”.
Her passion and creativity stem from her infectious love of life. She desires to create a better life for future generations through her prolific and visionary storytelling created through the camera's lens. Kara has worked alongside some of the largest music promoters in the industry, including AEG and Live Nation. She has quickly become an irreplaceable asset to the large-scale music festivals she manages through her meticulous command of the production office and distinctive management style.
Soul Element Films works in collaboration with multiple North West production companies.
Chris debiec - UPM / Line Producer
Currently, he’s CEO of Civilized Entertainment which is a Los Angeles based development and production company that creates and produces sophisticated, high-quality content across all visual media platforms. They are engaging, thought-provoking and eccentric.
Andy Orgel - Executive producer
He has created and led university courses on the global media landscape, sustainability, social impact and career opportunities for millennials in communications. Andy was labeled by Success Magazine as “an MTV Mastermind” and “the man who made TV interactive.”
carole joyce - executive producer
Carole also developed projects for young filmmakers David Fincher and Jessie Dylan while with the Garamella/Fitzgerald Advertising Agency. As a television producer, Carole oversaw the production of over 150 shows for cable television including “Healthstyles”, which were used as a concept on “Oprah Winfrey.” Guests included Deepak Chopra and Dr. Andrew Weil. She also produced “Filmmakers” which is now in the national archives.