I am Max Harrod, an Actor/Writer currently studying at the MetFilm School in Leeds. This film, 'Just Bluffing', is my final graduation project, which I am producing, writing and co-starring in, directed by Elliot Tolman - A Master's Student at the same school.
What is 'Just Bluffing' about? :-
A dumb and dumber style comedy about two friends who get caught up in something bigger than they first expected.
Logline: Bill and Bob are 2 broke losers, but while Bill is doing some extracurricular activities, he stumbles across agent intel, and him and Bob get more than they expected when trying to sell it.
Synopsis:
In Act 1, Bill and Bob are walking around, before going to enjoy a Burger King. Bill discovers secret agent intel, after leaving his ballet class. From the start we're clearly dealing with two very unique individuals. Bill decides to take the top secret USB home, and they both believe they can get valuable money for it.
In Act 2, they post an ad on Facebook marketplace to try and get some money for it. They arrange two meetings for the intel and spend some time deciding what to wear - here ensues the classic changing room montage of plenty ridiculous outfits. They meet the first person, who turns out to be a Female Russian agent. Bill falls in love in with her (shock), and Bob ends up leading the conversation unsuccessfully. They meet the other agent not long after, who is a British roadman.
In Act 3, Bob gains a sense of worry, and doesn't want to sell the information in case they sell it to someone evil. Bill really wants the money, and after some back and forth, Bob leaves Bill to go on by himself. This leads us nicely into the classic sad separation montage as Bill goes to the meeting alone. At the meeting, Bill gets held at gunpoint by the Russian, before the roadman enters, creating great danger for Bill. In a moment of heroic bravery, Bob comes back to save his best friend. They run, rekindle their friendship, and throw the intel in the river. Happily, ever, after.
Director's Statement:
Hi, I'm Elliot Tolman, currently undertaking a Master's Degree in Directing at Met Film School in Leeds. As soon as I heard Max Harrod (the Writer and Lead Actor) and Ollie Bloomfield (the other Lead Actor), who are friends in real life and students at MetFilm, talking about this project, I could see the passion and vision they had. After previously working with them both, I knew I'd love to work with them again, and create Just Bluffing, when they approached me with the script. I'm very excited to bring this film to life, and deliver my vision on the project, especially with this added budget helping us achieve our goals and ideas successfully.
Why do we need this budget? :
As this is my (Max's) final year project, I am very passionate to make it the best it can be, and submit it to film festivals and help kickstart my career in the film industry. Therefore, the money would be used for festival submissions, as well as props, locations, travel and food for our brilliant cast and crew. Every little helps!
Thank you so much for your contributions, big or small, they all go a long way :)