Good Boy (2023) Fundraiser

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED SO FAR!

We are still looking to reach our goal of $5000. While Good Boy has been completed, we are still looking for funds to submit to film festivals and reimburse for post-production services (colouring, sound editing, etc.).

Please consider donating and helping us get Good Boy out there! Thank you so much!

- Kennedy and Tomo

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Good Boy is about Shinji, a lonely Japanese international student at the University of Toronto, who struggles to find love, make connections, and find a community to belong in.

(Website: www.goodboyfilmproduction.com)

Shinji has a crush on his childhood friend Akiko. Throughout the film, Shinji is influenced by social media and Akiko's boyfriend, Dino, on how to act when trying to find love–that is, being more "masculine."

What is Good Boy about?

To sum it up alphabetically...

Good Boy is about Asian Canadians, Boys, Covid-19, Disappointment, Eaton Centre, Friendship, Girls, Hallways, Insecurities, Japan, Kisses (First Ones), Loving Yourself, Masculinity, Nostalgia, Open Book Exams, Pornography, Quiet Moments, Robarts Library, Spadina, Toronto, Unrequited Love, Vegetable Stir Fry, Winter, XXX, Youthfulness, and Zits.

What do we need the money for?

We need money to pay our cast and crew! We want to recognize the time and effort that our team will put towards this film, and paying people is the best way to do that.

We have secured grants from the Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council (huge thanks to them!), and we are looking to raise a little more.

The funding will also go towards:

Who is working on Good Boy?

A bunch of beautiful people.

Kennedy Kao

Writer & Director

Kennedy Kao is a Toronto-based filmmaker who crafts stories about Asian Canadians and the Asian-Canadian diaspora. His short film Danica’s Mom won the Grand Prix Prize at Montreal Festival du Nouveau Cinema 2020 and was screened at the Canadian Film Fest in 2021. His new film We Don’t Need Your Kind is currently making its festival run. He is currently working on a feature-length documentary about Filipino food & culture and is in pre-production for his next short film, Good Boy.

Tomo Nogi

Producer



Tomo Nogi is a Toronto & Tokyo-based producer, photographer, videographer, and editor, who recently migrated from Japan. His visual presentation appears in various forms such as promotional videos, music videos, narrative work, documentaries, behind-the-scenes work, product photography, portraits, event documentation, and live music photography.

Amon Yamomoto

as Shinji

Amon Yamomoto is a first-time actor and aspiring filmmaker. He is currently studying Cinema Studies at the University of Toronto. Amon is interested in creating films that bridge the gap between live-action films and the manga medium. Amon will be making his acting debut in Good Boy, playing Shinji.

Miyuki Yamada

as Akiko

Miyuki Yamada is a first-time actor and illustrator based in Toronto. Miyuki studied illustration at Pratt Institute, located in Brooklyn, NY, using traditional mediums such as acrylic and gouache. She is currently working more toward digital art and is working to revamp her portfolio catered to concept art in the entertainment industry. Miyuki will be making her acting debut in Good Boy, playing Akiko.

Any Perks?

Yes!

For any money donated, we will give you a special thank you in the credits!

For $500, we will give you a special thank you in the credits and an executive producer credit!

Can't donate? Help us get the word out!

In getting the word out about our project, we will be able to increase awareness and help release our series to a wider platform. Share on social media, tell your friends, your parents, WHOEVER, about Good Boy, every bit counts and we value that!

Be sure to visit our official website for more updates and news! www.goodboyfilmproduction.com