Introduction
Range 15 is a zombie comedy film.
The movie is a collaboration between the veteran-run, military-themed apparel companies Ranger Up and Article 15 Clothing, and stars many of their staff members.
Outline
After a night of debauchery, five military comrades wake up in a drunk tank only to find out that while they were passed out in their cell, a zombie apocalypse began.
Their old boss, Colonel Holloway, informs them that the only place that can synthesise the cure for the zombie-causing disease is 300 miles (480 km) away, through zombie-infested desert.
Film Inspiration
The inspiration for making Range 15 was dissatisfaction with the way military are portrayed in many Hollywood movies including characterisation of soldiers and inaccuracies in uniforms and use of weapons.
Trivia
- Dakota Meyer and Leroy Petry, Medal of Honour recipients and former Army Green Beret and UFC fighter, Tim Kennedy participated in the launch video, with SEAL Marcus Luttrell and Clint Romesha joining the film’s cast.
- Meyer would later drop out of the film.
- Additional actors signed on included Danny Trejo, Keith David, Dale Dye, Jim O’Heir and William Shatner eventually joined the cast.
- Ranger Up and Article 15 Clothing launched a crowd-sourcing campaign for Range 15 on Indiegogo in May 2015.
- The initial goal of the campaign was set at US$325,000, which was needed to move forward with production of the film.
- This was in addition to the US$250,000 that each company had already committed to the film.
- The two companies utilised social media and a large assortment of perk packages to garner support for the film.
- Perks ranged from digital downloads of the film, executive producer credit, being an extra in the film and being the film’s ultimate hero.
- Within the first 24 hours, the campaign raised over US$120,000 and within a week, reached the initial goal.
- In June 2015, Range 15 was the 5th highest crowd sourced film on Indiegogo.
- The campaign eventually exceeded US$1 million, making it the 4th largest campaign ever on Indiegogo.
- Principal photography began on 5 October 2015. Filming was completed in two weeks and wrapped in mid-October 2015.
Production & Filming Details
- Director: Ross Patterson.
- Producers: Ross Patterson.
- Writers: Billy Jay, Nick Palmisciano, and Ross Patterson.
- Music: Peter Bateman.
- Cinematography: Jesus Hernandez.
- Editor: Adam Beamer.
- Production: Street Justice Films.
- Release Date: 15 June 2016 (US).
- Running Time: 92 minutes.
- Country: US.
- Language: English.
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