What started as an independent film following a homeless veteran’s journey to get off the streets could have Hollywood knocking on Limestone County’s door — if the funding is right.

Brett Jones and Isaiah Williams wrote the screenplay for “Only Easy Day” after their work together on the documentary, “Homeless in Huntsville.” This time, instead of sharing the generosity of Huntsville residents toward homeless veterans, they set out to share the tale of ex-Navy SEAL Bradley Johnson.

“Bradley has returned to civilian life unknowingly carrying the hidden burden of post-traumatic stress disorder that will not only affect him but the lives of his friends and family,” reads a description on their Facebook page.

Associate producer Kasey Brown said a casting call was held in December and they even had equipment donated for filming, but it was decided the project needed something more.

“So we kind of did a reorganization. We dusted off the script, did some revisions and decided to do a crowdfunding through Indiegogo,” Brown said.

The crowdfunding campaign began less than a week ago. As of Wednesday, it had raised $852 toward its goal of $200,000.

In addition to covering production costs, 10 percent of the money raised on Indiegogo will be donated to “vetted nonprofits that support the veteran community and fight homelessness in America,” according to the campaign page.

Directed by Timothy C. Reischauer (“Desperate Housewives,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), filming for “Only Easy Day” could begin as early as April. While specific locations are still being determined, Brown said Huntsville and Limestone County are on the list of places to shoot.

“We’re going to shoot at some homeless shelters in Huntsville, we’re going to shoot at some indoor locations in Huntsville, and we’re going to shoot at some outdoor locations in Limestone County,” Brown said.

There will also be a need for local people willing to be cast as background actors or extras.

“There’s a restaurant scene that will need people and a homeless shelter scene that will need people,” Brown said.

While some may have to audition for a role, a donation of $1,000 to the Indiegogo campaign will guarantee a spot as a background actor in the film. It’s one of just several perks available to those who donate, from shout-outs on the movie’s social media accounts, secure screenings and crew T-shirts to exclusive clap boards, personalized director’s chairs and credit as an executive producer of the film.

Brown hopes to reach the campaign’s goal soon. A veteran himself, he knows how important it is to cover the issues that face veterans after they return home.

“It touches on PTSD, it touches on addiction, and it touches on Veterans Affairs,” Brown said. “There’s a lot going on.”

His motivation also comes from a family member, a decorated combat veteran who ended up living on the streets. Though the family member has since gotten help and is no longer homeless, Brown said it changed the way he views homelessness and homeless veterans.

“I don’t want to sound crass,” he said, “but when someone holds the sign that says, ‘Homeless Vet,’ it means something different to me now. My eyes have been opened.”

Brown said through this project, they aim to show people homelessness can happen to anyone.

“We want to show people it’s like that saying, ‘There’s 8 million stories in a naked city,'” he said. “Each person has their own story. No one sits down and says, ‘You know what, I want to be homeless.'”

“Unfortunately, it’s a gritty reality that we’re showing in this movie,” he said.

The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign and a teaser trailer for “Only Easy Day” can be found at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/only-easy-day#/. More information on the film can also be found at https://www.facebook.com/OEDMOVIE.