Plastic Age Productions
A Subsidiary of Aegis Studios
Plastic Age Productions is the film division of Aegis Studios. In 2007, Travis Legge began pursuing a Media Production Specialist Certificate through the Mass Comunication program at Rock Valley College. After completing the basic classes associated with the program, Travis decided to focus his efforts on building a career in filmmaking. In January of 2009, Travis Legge filmed his first short film. Skeet Shooting debuted in April of 2009 at Rock Valley College and was met with uproarious laughter. Since that showing, Travis has completed three additional short films, and is now heavily in preproduction on his first feature, a slasher film called Raymond Did It
Raymond Did It
The official Raymond Did It website is online!
Visit http://raymonddidit.aegisstudios.com to see the first teaser image of Kyle Hoskins as Raymond!
In the coming weeks there will be new and exciting content uploaded. In the meantime, enjoy the teaser!
Aegis Studios is currently engaged in fundraising for Raymond Did It. If you are interested in donating to the project, you now have two options! You may visit us on indiegogo which is a leading outlet for providing independent films with access to crowdfunding. If you would like to directly donate without the intervention of an outside party, you can donate right here using the paypal donate buttons located in the sidebar and bottom of this page. Donors will recieve perks, based on the amount donated, as listed below:
$50 or more = Fan Plus Contribution: An 11 x 17 movie poster in either the theatrical or comic book design, signed by writer/director Travis Legge in addition to the aforementioned perks.
$100 or more = Friend Contribution: A DVD copy of the film upon the film's release, signed by writer/director Travis Legge in addition to the aforementioned perks.
$1,000 or more = Family Contribution: A copy of the DVD signed by members of the cast and crew, a producer's credit in the film, and a VIP invitation to the official wrap party in Rockford, Illinois at the end of June (travel costs not included)
Funds generated via donation will go to cover the costs of catering, location management, prop purchases, and transportation associated with the film.
If you would like to consider investing in the film, please email Travis at raymonddidit@gmail.com with your intent to invest in the subject line.
Short Films
Each of the short films below were written and directed by Travis Legge. Please feel free to send any comments to trey.legge@aegisstudios.net or post them in our forums.
Skeet Shooting
Ever since his girlfriend left, Dexter has been miserable. Today his three best friends are going to cheer him up...
...Well, they're going to give it their best shot...
Part 1 of Travis Legge's Couch Trilogy (an anthology of short films set on or revolving around a couch) Skeet Shooting is a comedy about learning to love yourself. Starring Kyle Hoskins, Ian Zander, Jen Douglas, Erik Crumbley, Aley Kreinz, and Joe D'Angelo. Skeet Shooting contains adult language and sexual humor.
Jimmy's Basement
Jimmy's Basement is a comedy about sitting down for what you believe in. Part 2 of Travis Legge's "Couch Trilogy" this film follows Jimmy, who has just graduated High school, and in protest of adulthood has decided that he is not going to get off of the couch for an entire day. As this is the first day of college registration, Jimmy's girlfriend, Gwen has other plans for him. Can Jimmy resist the trials and temptations of the day, or will his protest be successful?
Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa
Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa is the third installment of the Couch Trilogy. Starring Melissa Revels and Tim Stotz, Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa is the story of a young couple who are preparing to make the big leap into co-habitation. As they pack Jared's (Tim Stotz) apartment, a debate begins as to whether or not to bring the smelly, ratty old couch to the brand new place. The young couple reminisces about all things wonderful and terrible that have occurred on the trusty old davenport, as they discuss the ultimate fate of the furnishing.
Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa is currently in post-production, being edited by the incredibly talented Robert J. Williams, with visual effects by my ever-present partner in crime Tim Stotz.
Coming February 24, 2010!
In the meantime, check out the trailer below!
Kept
Kept is a short horror film created for Nation Undead. Edited by Robert J. Williams and starring Melissa Revels, Kyle Hoskins, and Tim Stotz, Kept is a story of Survival Horror.
Samantha and Derek try to make their way to a government outpost during a zombie outbreak. On an empty stretch of country road, the young couple encounters a man having car troubles. Stopping to help, they soon discover that zombies are not the only monsters stalking the night.
Watch the trailer for Kept below:
Kept: Behind the Scenes
During the filming of Kept, we took a little time to get some behind the scenes footage. Take a look at us doing makeup, blowing takes, and generally having fun on set!
Keep an eye on this page for more films and news!
Actors: we now have Casting Calls posted online!
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