No matter who you are or what you're doing, one thing is certain: It's Always Something
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IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING: A Social Satire in 8 Parts
The film is a love letter to humanity and all its failings. With 8 vignettes featuring 18 actors, 2 dogs and 11 locations all packed into 12 minutes.
THE FILM Writer-director Derrick Scocchera’s goal was to find an entertaining and artistic way to deal with some of the most troubling and ridiculous aspects of the human experience. Through a series of vignettes, the often inexplicable behaviors of our fellow humans are observed and commented upon by a droll narrator. No matter how outlandish or senseless the action, one thing is certain: It's Always Something.
Jim Reese in "The Puzzled Man" sequence of the film. THE FILMMAKERS Our cast and crew were a mix of professionals and amateurs, including local actors from the Beverly Hills Playhouse in San Francisco, and crew from the Bay Area Film Collective. Award-winning producers Joe Sikoryak and Rahil Alimohammed, along with director of photography Bryan Perido brought together 35 performers and technicians for six intense days of filming. Everyone donated their time and talents to pull off some complex shots and sequences that would be difficult to achieve even with a Hollywood-scale production. We couldn't be more proud of what we accomplished.
I'm a director, screenwriter, painter and the co-founder of Fantoma Films, a DVD company based in San Francisco that established itself as one of the premiere independent home video companies in the world, releasing highly regarded special editions of films by such famed auteurs as Francis Ford Coppola, Sam Fuller, Alex Cox, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Fritz Lang, among others. Fantoma’s two volume release of the films of Kenneth Anger was named to numerous “Best of” lists, including the New York Times.
I wrote and directed “A Perfect Place”, starring Mark Boone Junior (The Mandalorian, Sons of Anarchy) and Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween). It features a musical score by Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle) and was photographed in 35mm black and white Panavision by Hiro Narita (Never Cry Wolf). The film and its photography were the subject of an article in American Cinematographer magazine.
I've written an adaptation of the novel “The Rabbit Factory” by celebrated author Larry Brown, adapted the Cannes Film Festival selected short “Hog’s Tooth” into a feature and I am currently developing two feature films, "The Short Parade" and "The Last City", both of which I wrote and will direct.
I've also designed movie posters, drawn storyboards and created DVD artwork for Francis Ford Coppola, Paramount, and many others.
I just directed a music video for the Mr. Bungle song "Eracist". This incarnation of the band has original members Mike Patton, Trevor Dunn and Trey Spruance joined by Dave Lombardo from Slayer and Scott Ian from Anthrax.
WHAT WE STILL NEED TO DO Complete the post production on the film, which includes the following:
Create the visual effects.
License some amazing music.
Pay for the narration.
Edit and mix the sound track at Skywalker Ranch (we got a deal).
Enter a few Oscar-qualifying film festivals. It's still important to be accepted even if we're not sure exactly when the festivals will be held again and in what form.
If we can exceed our initial goal we'll also be able to:
Have an original score created for the film.
Generate a 4K HDR Master.
Submit to more festivals (so even more people can see the film!) Virtually or in person.
You become part of the crew. It takes so many things to make an independent film and support, both emotional and financial, is a huge one. You don't have to star in or direct a film to be integral to its creation.
Digital Downloads of the film and all the artwork created for it.
Autographed items from some famous supporters of this project including Steve Buscemi, Mike Patton and Jennifer Beals!
An invite to the San Francisco Premiere where you can hobnob with the cast and crew when it's once again safe to do such things.
T-Shirts and Hoodies (choose from two different, but equally cool designs).
The Poster (signed by the director if you'd like or bring it to the premiere and get the whole cast and crew to sign it).
A Producer Credit. Time to add "Movie Producer" to your list of accomplishments.
Commission an original painting by Derrick. Anything you can possibly imagine will be immortalized on canvas.
A complete set of 10 old-school, Hollywood Lobby Cards, featuring our great cast and crew.
Receive a special thanks on the official Facebook page for "It's Always Something" and our eternal gratitude. Every little bit counts. You can also click on the "Donate" button above and pledge any amount without selecting an award. The entire amount will be tax deductible.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
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You will receive an early access digital download of "It's Always Something". You'll be seeing the film before film festival crowds get a chance.
MASKS
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What could be more fitting than a mask that says "It's Always Something". You get 2 masks and a digital download of the film.Masks
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD BONANZA!
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You'll receive early access to both the film, the script and all of the artwork in digital form. The poster, the lobby cards, behind the scenes photos and videos and more!
BLU-RAY
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You get a Blu-Ray of the film as well as the digital download.
T-SHIRTS
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Choose one of the following two designs. Men's and Women's t-shirts available in all sizes. You also get a digital download of the film. T-Shirts
"A PERFECT PLACE" DVD & SOUNDTRACK. SIGNED BY THE DIRECTOR.
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You receive a copy of my previous film "A Perfect Place" signed by me. The special edition release comes with a DVD of the movie and a CD of the soundtrack featuring the musical score by Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle). It stars Mark Boone Junior (The Mandalorian, Sons of Anarchy) and Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects, Halloween). You also get a digital download of "It's Always Something".
You receive a print of the original poster. Signed by the director if you'd like (which devalues it by at least ten dollars) or bring it to the premiere and get the entire cast and crew to sign it. You also get a digital download of the film."It's Always Something" poster
HOODIES
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Choose one of the t-shirts designs but get it on a hoodie. You also get a digital download of the film.Hoodie
AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF "A PERFECT PLACE". SIGNED BY MIKE PATTON!
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You receive a copy of the special edition movie and soundtrack personally autographed to you by the maestro himself Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle). Limited to 10 copies only! "A Perfect Place"
IN THE SOUP POSTER SIGNED BY STEVE BUSCEMI!
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I released a Special Edition DVD of Alex Rockwell's Sundance Award Winning comedy In The Soup through my company Fantoma Films and was lucky enough to work with Steve who graciously contributed to the super cool special features we compiled for this amazing film. Now you can get this specially made 11"x14" poster personally autographed to you by Steve Buscemi. Only 10 available so don't hesitate! "In The Soup" poster
COMPLETE SET OF LOBBY CARDS & POSTER
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You receive the complete set of 10 double sided lobby cards along with the original poster and a digital download of the film. Lobby Card
SWEET THING POSTER SIGNED BY KARYN PARSONS, ALEX ROCKWELL AND WILL PATTON!
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I recently painted the poster for my good friend Alex Rockwell's new film "Sweet Thing". Now you can get a copy of the poster personally signed by Alex along with stars Karyn Parsons (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, 13 Moons) and Will Patton (After Hours, Armageddon)! Only 10 available. "Sweet Thing" Poster
IN THE SOUP POSTER SIGNED BY JENNIFER BEALS!
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Amount over $25.00 is tax-deductible.
I released a Special Edition DVD of Alex Rockwell's Sundance Award Winning comedy In The Soup through my company Fantoma Films and was lucky enough to work with Jennifer who graciously contributed to the super cool special features we compiled for this amazing film. Now you can get this specially made 11"x14" poster personally autographed to you by Jennifer Beals. Only 10 available so don't hesitate!Jennifer Beals with Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi from "In The Soup".
INVITE TO THE PREMIERE
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You and a friend are invited to the premiere of the film in San Francisco. Come join the cast and crew. Eat, drink and be merry while you enjoy the film you helped create on the big screen. You also get a poster and a digital download of the film. (Transportation and lodging not included). Date TBD due to obvious health and safety concerns.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
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Become a movie producer! Get an Associate Producer credit on the film and on IMDb. You also receive all digital downloads, a t-shirt or hoodie and an invite to the premiere for you and a guest. (Transportation and lodging not included). Date TBD due to obvious health and safety concerns.
AN ORIGINAL PAINTING BY THE DIRECTOR
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You commission me to create an original painting on canvas. An idea of your own or a collaboration with me. Up to 14"x11". Limited to 5! "The 7 Choices" Acrylic on Canvas 24"x36"
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
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Amount over $165.00 is tax-deductible.
You become an executive producer on the film! See your name in the credits, on the poster and on IMDb . It's time to add Movie Producer to your list of accomplishments. You also receive all digital downloads, a t-shirt or hoodie, the poster, the full set of Lobby Cards and an invite to the premiere for you and a guest. (Transportation and lodging not included). Date TBD due to obvious health and safety concerns.
