School of Journalism and Mass Communication student members of Kent State University Independent Films have launched an Indiegogo campaign to help raise $10,000 to fund its newest feature-length film titled Unlucky. Kent State University Independent Films is a production company and student organization that creates and develops media productions.

Unlucky is a comedy that follows a boy named Sam who falls head over heels in love with a girl at first sight without ever learning her name and faces unlucky situations in order to reunite with her before time runs out.

The film, which will premiere in May 2016, will be directed and produced entirely by students. The dozens of participating undergraduate students, graduate students and volunteers will gain hands-on experience and learn what the film industry is really like.

Unlucky co-director Buddy Candela says that support for the film will help provide unique, firsthand opportunities for students to learn while they create a full-length movie.

“Donating to this film is important because we have a chance to achieve our dream while we are still in college,” Candela says. “My whole life, I have wanted to direct movies, and the fact that I am given that opportunity while I am in school is truly a blessing. Your donation will be funding the filmmakers of tomorrow.”

Kent State University Independent Films’ $10,000 fundraising goal will cover daily expenses, including props, costumes, set, dressing, location rentals, batteries, food, makeup and promotion. A portion of donated money will be put toward the film’s distribution and help offset the cost of producing DVDs when the film is complete. Campaign supporters can receive perks including posters, signed scripts, VIP tickets and a DVD copy of the film.

“The more money we raise, the better the film can be,” Candela says. “Every donation counts, no matter how small.”

The Indiegogo campaign will run until May 31.

Kent State University Independent Films provides skilled members to do everything required to design and produce audiovisual concepts. Their diversity ranges from feature-length narrative films to corporate video, commercials and everything in between.

Over the past eight years, the organization has completed three feature-length films in the styles of action, musical comedy and most recently horror. Within the last year, the organization has advanced its goals. Kent State Independent Films accepts students who have a passion for film and gives them real experience. The organization has more than 150 student members and can support large and small submitted projects.