Christine Spooner

REEF AND BEEF - Feature film
 

Synopsis

Greg decides he needs a change of vocation. He calls upon his best mate Bass, the common sense of the pair, to join him in his quest to become a professional shark wrangler. Greg soon realises that the mission requires funds to get them started.

Fortunately, Bass reluctantly agrees to outlay his money set aside for his fiancé’s wedding ring and honeymoon, in the hope that the investment will pay dividends. Greg's mum, Barb, is all for the change, and even supplies the boys with stock from her beloved abattoir. The boys' respective other halves, Sharon and Darlene, although not so supportive, have bigger and more pertinent issues on their mind... Darlene and Bass' impending wedding!

Add to the clan Greg's younger sister Shell, a uni student and budding left wing extremist, and things are prone to go very, very south!

Will the boys be successful in their epic quest to prove to researchers they can tag a large shark? Will Barb keep her abattoir open, despite formidable opposition and subjugation from the local band of radicals? Will Darlene and Bass make it to the altar? Will Shell realise the error of her ways?

Set with the luscious Queensland coastline as its backdrop, Reef & Beef will give you a comical insight into the disorderly existence of these quirky, yet all too familiar Aussie characters.

Expect determination, grit, will, failure, more failure...and maybe even a silver lining.

Our Story

Brisbane based Production Company; Paint Dry Productions is producing a feature film called "Reef and Beef". This project, an Aussie comedy/adventure, is slated to commence filming on the 20th of November, 2010 and will be shot in and around Brisbane.

"Reef and Beef" has a fantastic cast attached, including some well known, critically acclaimed industry professionals.  "Reef and Beef" has great appeal for audiences, particularly those in the 18-34 year old bracket, emphasising the great outdoors and the importance of family and friends.

The script itself is primarily based around camping and fishing and the plot revolves around two young men, and their mission to not only win a fishing competition, but to make a career out of their favourite pastime.

We are approaching you for your support of "Reef and Beef" and are currently accruing funds privately to help meet production costs. We would like to offer you the opportunity to have an active role in this process.

The Impact

We will attract supporters for this film as we are highlighting the beauty of our Australian backyard and culture.

We are spreading the word through local companies and industry channels. “Reef and Beef” has been dubbed as an iconic Australian story. If given the opportunity to see this film – people WILL enjoy it, come out of the cinema smiling and WISH they could visit the scenic locations that we will be highlighting in the film.

This film will be a boost to the Australian Independent film industry and Australian tourism. This is a truly independent Aussie film with a great team behind it.
 

What We Need & What You Get

We are approaching Australian companies for their support of "Reef and Beef" and are currently accruing funds privately to help meet production costs. We would like to offer you the opportunity to have an active role in this process. Our current goal is $4, 000.

As every team member on our talented and dedicated team has offered to work on a deferred payment basis, in order to get this film made and any funds we raise will be spent in the following way:

• Equipment hire
• Location hire fees
• Catering for cast and crew
• Transport of cast and crew to the islands - we need to pay for a barge to and from the islands around Brisbane and to get us there and back will cost upwards of $1500.
• Accommodation – we’re more than happy to camp on the island or in our cars but we will need to pay a fee to the national parks.

What you get in return for your sponsorship:

$25 package:

• Special thanks on our online presence
• A signed postcard of our cast and crew

$85 - $250 package:

• A certificate of sponsorship and support
• A copy of the DVD upon release.
• Special thanks on our online presence

$251 – $600 package:

• A 'special thanks' credit in “Reef and Beef”.
• Double pass to the world premiere and after-party of the film in Brisbane.
• A certificate of sponsorship and support
• A copy of the DVD upon release.

$601 - $1000 package:

• A 'special thanks' credit in “Reef and Beef”.
• A place to advertise your business on the film’s online presence, including a link to your website (or a website of your choice).
• Four tickets to the world premiere and after-party of the film in Brisbane.
• A certificate of sponsorship and support
• A copy of the DVD upon release.
• Any international and domestic exposure that the film attracts.

Other Ways You Can Help

We understand that money isn’t always something that you can give. We need to spread the word and let as many people as possible know about this fantastic story.

If you know of any other way of helping out please let us know. We have listed where the money will be spent – if you know of someone who can help us meet these goals by either donating equipment hire, food or accommodation and the like, we’d greatly appreciate it!

Regards,

Christine
Producer, "Reef and Beef"