Backyard/Desert (A Feature Film)

A border patrol agent's encounter with a dying migrant leads to a journey of self-discovery.

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Quick facts

  • Backyard/Desert addresses the timely & universal theme of immigration appealing to global audiences.
  • Starring Academy Award nominee and Hollywood Icon, Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight).
  • Paul Zaentz, producer behind Oscar-winning films like 'Talented Mr. Ripley' joins as Exec. Producer.
  • Award-winning Italian production company, Arte Video, pledged nearly $150k in post-prod. services.
  • Film features David DeLuise (Wizards of Waverly Place), a beloved Disney/TV icon.
  • Starring exciting newcomers Rosie Dean (social media creator) & Juanes Montoya (HBO's Fantasmas)
  • Donating a portion of all profits to our non-profit impact partners who provide aid at the border.
  • Buffalo8, Monsoon Productions & more join the producing team!

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Backyard/Desert (A Feature Film)

A border patrol agent's encounter with a dying migrant leads to a journey of self-discovery

$9,700

of a $100,000 goal
INVESTMENT TERMS
Promissory Note
Partial budget investment that yields the full investment returned plus 25% cash ROI.

Highlights

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Backyard/Desert addresses the timely & universal theme of immigration appealing to global audiences.
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Starring Academy Award nominee and Hollywood Icon, Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight).
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Paul Zaentz, producer behind Oscar-winning films like 'Talented Mr. Ripley' joins as Exec. Producer.
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Award-winning Italian production company, Arte Video, pledged nearly $150k in post-prod. services.

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ABOUT BACKYARD/DESERT

When a female border patrol agent, Pammy, finds a young migrant in the Yuma Desert, the foundation on which her life has been built slowly begins to erode. The haunting encounter forces her to question her choices, career and relationships. Torn between the comfort of her unexamined values and a growing awareness of the human ties that transcend all borders, she must make a wrenching decision in order to follow her truth.

Backyard/Desert is a drama/psychological thriller by Nancy Irene Kelly & Ethan Felizzari-Castillo starring Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight), Rosie Dean (The Last Christmas Party), Juanes Montoya (HBO's Fantasmas), Peter-William Jamieson (Evening Caller) and Disney's David DeLuise (Wizards of Waverly Place) joined by an all-star crew & creative team.

Produced by CK Films and joined by Executive Producer Paul Zaentz (The English Patient, Amadeus, The Talented Mr. Ripley), a titan of independent cinema, and Producer, Eugenia Melian, known for her visionary work across film, fashion, and music.

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