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Los Angeles, CA

Supporting the production of a satirical horror-comedy that explores toxic friendships and power dynamics.

• Mission: Creating an independent psychological horror-comedy that explores themes of friendship, pride, and toxic behavior among friends in a unique and thought-provoking way.  
• Innovation: Challenging traditional horror tropes by presenting relatable, ego-driven villains instead of supernatural entities, offering a fresh take on the genre.  
• Cultural Impact: Engaging audiences in a cultural conversation around toxic friendships and power dynamics, aiming to foster deeper understanding through absurdist humor and grounded performances.  
• Creative Leadership: Directed by Maxwell Hughes Klaiber, with experience from Netflix and Lucasfilm, ensuring a strong vision and industry expertise in creating high-quality independent cinema.  
• Independent Filmmaking: Dedicated to fostering a community-driven, collaborative approach to filmmaking, emphasizing the potential for innovative storytelling outside the constraints of major studio backing.  

The Rattlin’ Bog is an independent psychological horror-comedy feature film that delves into the dynamics of friendship, pride, and toxic behavior among a group of friends during a weekend getaway. Directed by Maxwell Hughes Klaiber, the film aims to challenge traditional horror tropes by presenting the villains as relatable characters rather than supernatural entities.

The narrative follows Lauren, who finds herself caught in the escalating conflict between her two friends, Chris and Phil, as their fragile egos clash. The filmmakers are dedicated to fostering a community-driven approach to independent cinema, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the potential for innovative storytelling outside the constraints of major studio backing.

By investing in this project, supporters will not only contribute to the film’s production but also engage in a cultural conversation surrounding the themes of friendship and power dynamics. The production team, which boasts experience from notable companies like Netflix and Lucasfilm, seeks to create a film that resonates with audiences through its absurdist humor and grounded performances.

This fundraising effort aims to empower emerging talent and showcase the viability of independent filmmaking in today’s oversaturated media landscape.

Company Info

A duo of creative professionals specializing in media production based in Los Angeles.

Jordan Moran and Maxwell Hughes (writer and director of The Rattlin’ Bog) are creative professionals based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in various aspects of media production. Their roles encompass creative direction, writing, directing, editing, and producing, indicating a comprehensive skill set in the industry. They are open to inquiries, suggesting a willingness to collaborate or take on projects that align with their expertise. Their contact information is provided for potential clients or partners to reach out directly for further discussions or proposals.