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    Sheldon Remains is a delightfully desperate film about the late coming-of-age of a logger and mama's boy. Stuck under the thumb of his over-bearing mother, Sheldon Barrett spends his days in the woods and his nights self-medicating and accompanying her on dates. One evening, while at a senior's dance and high on Valium, Shel wanders from the building with his mother's purse in tow. Outside he meets a mysterious Raven, who he follows to the local diner. Through the bright windows, he watches mesmerized as Chevy, the waitress, dances a wild Mexican reel. After she finds out that Shel has left his mother at the dance, Chevy administers some good advice and a bit of her own medicine. She then sends Shel back to the dance with fresh courage, where he determines to stand up to his mother and have a little fun for himself.

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    THE TOWN:

    FORKS, WASHINGTON

    This small logging town, deep within the forests of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, is home to a perfect cast of desperate and charming characters. The rain falls hard, the woods grow thick, and family ties run deep. Its the perfect place to get lost, and then find yourself again.


    THE CHARACTERS:

    SHELDON BARRETT

    Shel is a walking contradiction. He's a logger and a mama's boy. He's got a heart that longs to wander, but his feet won't quite get him out the door. He desperately wants a life of his own, but he's unable to escape the feelings of obligation to his mother. Will he ever find a way to claim his independence?


    VERDENE

    Shel's mother. Loving, concerned, and incessantly critical of her son, she'll protect him and raise him up right, even if it kills them both.


    CHEVY WOOD

    A beautiful and charming waitress. She's kind and earthy, with a healing spirit. She'll infuse Shel with hope, courage, and a bit of her own medicine.


    CAL

    The salty owner of the diner where Chevy works.


    EDNA

    An acquaintance of Verdene's, she provides a little healthy competition for Shel's attention at the dance.


    THE RAVEN

    A mysterious spirit guide, he helps to lead Shel to his salvation.


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    I've always been fascinated by the intricacies of family relationships and by the shift in dynamic that takes place when children become adults. Most people, at one time or another, have felt like mama's little boy or daddy's little girl, and it is a nearly ubiquitous experience for each of us to feel some growing pains as we transition out of these roles and into adult relationships with our parents or guardians.


    My MFA thesis film, Sheldon Remains, is a wonderful opportunity to explore this universal theme through the life of Sheldon Barrett - a man who is fully grown, but has never quite managed to make the shift to a healthy relationship with his mother. Reflected in his quite desperation, we catch of glimpse of our own mixed feelings of love and guilt, when juxtaposed against the fundamental necessity to leave the nest.


    Set against the backdrop of a wonderfully specific small town, one that is home to a delightful cast of characters, this film allows me to continued my love affair with a detailed, regional cinema. It's my belief that stories with a strong regional voice, but thoroughly universal themes, serve to expand our understanding of the continuing commonalities of the human family. It is this increased awareness of the human condition that can bring disparate peoples together and it is the natural byproduct when filmmaking is used at it's best.


    I am thrilled to set off down the long path to bring this story to life. I have at my back two wonderful filmic institutions, a number of brilliant advisors, and an ever-growing production team of amazing filmmakers. However, we could never make this dream come true without your help.


    I thank you in advance, from the bottom of my heart, for all you time, contributions, love, and support!


    All my best, Corbin
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    The filmmaking process is divided into three (3) phases: pre-production, production, and post-production. The pre-production for the film began in March of 2010, when the Director and Producer scouted locations in and around Forks, WA. The following is very brief overview of the schedule:


    • PROPOSED TIMETABLE:
    • Pre-production: March 2010-March 2011
    • Production: March 20-29, 2011
    • Post-production: April 2011-Fall 2011
    • Film Festivals: Submissions begin upon film completion.

    Each segment of the process has been broken down into individual tasks by role, a film project plan. While not included herein, it is available if desired.


    The current focus is directed towards the fundraising, but meanwhile crew is being recruited, the script revised, and additional locations scouted, assessed, or negotiated.

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    Corbin Frost was born in Salt Lake City and grew up in Farmington, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University, where he earned a BFA in Illustration, studied acting, and worked on the indie feature film Pride and Prejudice. After finishing his undergraduate studies, Corbin worked as an in-house graphic designer, before the taste for adventure got the better of him. Without a job or an apartment, he moved to New York City, where he quickly found full-time work as a freelance designer, art director and illustrator. Working with clients like Dolce Entertainment, Victoria's Secrect, and YvesSaintLaurent, his work has appeared over Times Square, in the Wall Street Journal, and at the Tribeca Cinemas, in addition to retail stores around the country.


    After leaving New York, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an MFA in Film & Television Production at the University of Southern California. During his time at USC, he has focused on directing and writing narrative fiction, where he has enjoyed great success. Now in his final year, he is preparing to shoot his thesis film, while simultaneously developing a rich slate of feature film and television projects to pursue after completing his degree. My MFA thesis film, Sheldon Remains, is a wonderful opportunity to explore this universal theme through the life of Sheldon Barrett - a man who is fully grown, but has never quite managed to make the shift to a healthy relationship with his mother. Reflected in his quite desperation, we catch of glimpse of our own mixed feelings of love and guilt, when juxtaposed against the fundamental necessity to leave the nest.


    Set against the backdrop of a wonderfully specific small town, one that is home to a delightful cast of characters, this film allows me to continued my love affair with a detailed, regional cinema. It's my belief that stories with a strong regional voice, but thoroughly universal themes, serve to expand our understanding of the continuing commonalities of the human family. It is this increased awareness of the human condition that can bring disparate peoples together and it is the natural byproduct when filmmaking is used at it's best.


    I am thrilled to set off down the long path to bring this story to life. I have at my back two wonderful filmic institutions, a number of brilliant advisors, and an ever-growing production team of amazing filmmakers. However, we could never make this dream come true without your help.


    I thank you in advance, from the bottom of my heart, for all you time, contributions, love, and support!


    All my best,
    Corbin
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    Keith Leonard has always been an organizer. From a young age Keith dis played a propensity for taking chaos and making order. Keith was born in Bountiful and raised in Farmington, Utah. He attended Davis High School and graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in English.


    Keith worked for the Community Services Council in the 211 Info Bank, a local non-profit organization, from 2001-2006. Keith worked directly with the socially and economically disadvantaged, volunteers, and community partners health and human service needs such issues as domestic violence, healthcare, housing, aging, and mental health to name a few. In 2006, Keith left to work for Samaritan Technologies, producers of Volunteer Management Software. Keith used his experience from 211 and skills for organization and management to help Samaritan and its clients to utilize technology within their programs to more effectively recruit, manage, track, retain, and recognize their volunteers.


    Keith believes there are many of methods to uplift society. He has focused on community service the majority of his professional career. Keith believes film can enlighten and inspire. He is excited to employ his professional skills and a new challenge, filmmaking, to create a product to inspire and enlighten.

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    Cameron Sawyer grew up in Orem, Utah, a small city located at the base of Sundance ski resort. He received a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University in 2002, and an MFA in Film Production from Chapman University in 2009.


    Cameron has produced, written and directed a number of films. His latest short film, "She's a Fox," has screened in festivals worldwide, including Edinburgh International, Victoria Film Festival, Canada and the Heartland Film Festival. It has also won numerous audience and jury awards.


    Cameron currently lives in Los Angeles, where he is developing a feature-length high school comedy entitled, "Edmund Hurst, Stay Away from Talia or I’ll Break Your Legs."

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    John Watson started his early career in Toronto, teaming with Pen Densham to write, produce, direct and edit more than a hundred films over a 10-year period-shorts, documentaries, educational films, television dramas and specials-garnering over 70 international awards, including two Oscar nominations.


    Moving to Los Angeles, he founded Trilogy Entertainment Group and has since produced 12 feature films, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (which he also co-wrote), Backdraft, Blown Away, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys and Just Buried, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2007.


    Watson has executive-produced over 300 hours of television for both network and cable, including seven seasons of The Outer Limits. He developed the CBS series The Magnificent Seven, being the sole showrunner for two seasons, and co-created the TNT series Breaking News. Watson has completed screenplay adaptations of Tom Wolfe's novel I Am Charlotte Simmons and Richard Condon's novel An Infinity Of Mirrors and has adapted the Japanese manga Monster for New Line Cinema.

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    There are two (2) ways you can donate: 1) Directly to the filmmaker or 2) a tax deductible donation through the non-profit organization / 501(c) 3 fiscal sponsor.



    To make a tax deductible donation, please write a check payable to “Filmmaker’s Alliance” and write “Sheldon Remains” in the memo. Then, please mail the checks to Corbin, so that we can make an accounting of the donations. We will turn in your checks to FA to be cashed and issue your donation receipt for tax purposes.


    Filmmaker’s Alliance (FA) will act as our fiscal sponsor. Donations made through FA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Filmmaker’s Alliance is a non-profit organization / 501(c)3.


    To make a donation directly to the filmmaker you can write a check payable to “Corbin Frost” and mail it to the address above, or donate using credit card by clicking the “Donate” link to the left of this screen.


    If you have any questions you can reach us at: donations@sheldonremains.com

    Corbin: 801.628.7001            Keith: 801.979.6655


    Other donations options are available, if you do not need the tax deduction you can donate directly to the filmmaker. Also, we can process credit cards if needed. Do not hesitate to contact us.

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    With an estimated budget of $55,000, the only way to bring this project to life is with your support. Donations are tax-deductible. You'll have our heartfelt thanks and utmost gratitude! If you are going to support the arts, please consider Sheldon Remains!


    Contributors will receive screen credits as follows:
    $25+ / Thank you$5000+ / Associate Producer
    $100+ / Special Thanks$10000+ / Executive Producer
    $500+ / Contributor
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    In addition to monetary donations, in-kind donations can also be of assistance. Among other things, these donations may include:


    • 1. Meals on set in Los Angeles, CA and/or Forks, WA.
    • 2. Loan or donation 1980s American-made truck, ideally light blue.
    • 3. Transport to and/or from Seattle/Forks, WA from Los Angeles, CA.
    • 4. Lodging for crew around Forks/Bainbridge Island, WA.
    • 5. Building materials.
    • 6. Film equipment.
    • 7. Post-production facilities.

    If you are interested in helping out on this project please contact:

    Corbin: 801.628.7001                    Keith: 801.979.6655

    corbin@sheldonremains.com       keith@sheldonremains.com

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    Sheldon Remains is budgeted at $55,000. As a thesis film, the project is a charitable endeavor. The plan is to seek donations from individuals and businesses and grants from foundations. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! We are seeking monetary and in-kind donations as well as donations of time. Currently, we have raised $11,500.


    While it is our goal to reduce costs as much as possible or receive in-kind donations, we will still have expenses. For example, while most of the labor is free, volunteer work, we will need to feed the cast & crew. Additionally, it is our goal to film the project in Forks, WA. Consequently, we will incur travel costs. Below is a top level breakdown of the budget, if desired, a full budget can be provided.


    • Budget Breakdown:
    • Travel - 15 Plane tickets in coach, LA to Seattle = $4200
    • Motels for cast and crew, 6 nights in Washington = $2500
    • Art Department, purchases and rentals = $2000
    • Set Construction, Labor and Materials = $1500
    • Prop Rentals, including picture vehicles = $2000
    • Grip Equipment and operations = $2900
    • Lighting Equipment and operations = $4700
    • Camera Rental, including camera, lenses, dolly, jib, Steadicam, and operation = $10750
    • Production Sound = $1350
    • Wardrobe = $1000
    • Makeup & Hair = $540
    • Animal Training, Transport, and Stunt Work = $6000
    • Site rental fees and security = $2400
    • Food, including meals and craft services = $5000
    • Production Rentals and Operation = $1500
    • Post-production, including editing, sound, and prints = $5660
    • Production Insurance = $1300