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Anna Mastro

Los Angeles, CA

Anna is from Seattle - where she graduated from the University of Washington before moving to Los Angeles to follow her dreams. She worked at a production company called Wonderland Sound and Vision for six years before making her award-winning first m... view more

  1. on March 18
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    GETTING OVER - One son's search to finally know his father. by Jason Charnick

    A feature length documentary about my father, who passed away from AIDS in 1997, and his life of drug addiction and crime in NYC.

    • 108% funded $6,535 pledged
    • 100 backers
    • Funded Apr 07, 2012
  2. on March 18
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    Cement Suitcase by Lead Balloon Pictures

    A small film we're calling an "anti-romantic comedy." About love, friendship, and drinking too much wine.

    • 157% funded $18,920 pledged
    • 210 backers
    • Funded Apr 08, 2012
  3. on August 31, 2011
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    The Last Payphone in Los Angeles by Lynn

    A comedy short that offers a glimpse into a busy day in the life of a city payphone…and the people who use them.

    • 106% funded $1,595 pledged
    • 47 backers
    • Funded Sep 03, 2011
  4. on July 20, 2011
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    Anna Mastro
    Posted project update #16

    BENCH SEAT will premiere in 5 days at the LA Shorts Fest!

    We just wanted to let everyone know that BENCH SEAT: A MUSICAL will have it's world premiere this Sunday, July 24th at the LA Shorts Fest.  Tickets are currently on sale at the Sunset 5 box office.  If you are in the LA area, we'd love to see you there!

    You can watch the film trailer here: 

    http://youtu.be/KFVI_87fTTw

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  5. on November 28, 2010
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    Anna Mastro
    Posted project update #15

    Backer mailing addresses needed!

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        kimberly geiger on January 26, 2011

        Sent several emails to this above address giving my full name and address information, have not received a tax id or a conformation email. Is this still an email that is in use?

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        Christian "Chrissie" Forlie on January 29, 2011

        I sent a few emails, but I haven't received anything...


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  6. on October 7, 2010
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    The Debutante Hunter by Maria White

    Learn what it means to be a Southern belle, lethal huntress and thrive in a traditionally male-dominated sport.

    • 105% funded $5,250 pledged
    • 57 backers
    • Funded Nov 04, 2010
  7. on August 28, 2010
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    Anna Mastro
    Posted project update #14

    Day One of Filming - a success!

    Hello fabulous backers!

    We wanted to give you an update because we have officially started our second day of filming! Yesterday was long and trying, but we had an amazing first day!

    The last two weeks were very rushed as we locked in cast: joining Cassie Scerbo as the female lead is the very talented KYLE RIABKO. Kyle spend the last few years starring on Broadway in both "Spring Awakening" and "Hair," and now has a recurring role on "90210."

    We also managed to land a fantastic choreographer, Cris Judd. As well as being a great dancer in his own right, Cris has been one of the most sought after film, television, music video, and tour choreographers for the past decade. He has done an outstanding job for us workshopping, auditioning dancers, and helping to mold some very memorable dance numbers.

    We have 3 more shoot days. Today we are all dialogue, but tomorrow we film our second big dance number with our male dancers and we are expecting some great celebrity cameos, including Dan Finnerty (from "The Dan Band"), Kevin Pollack, and our composer Teddy Geiger.

    Attached is a still of the moniter from set yesterday; We shot our "Falling in Love" fantasy dance number which was a throwback to classic musicals. Hopefully, you'll be able to imagine how great it looks on moving film!

    Thank you so much for your support! We couldn't have done it without you. More to come as we continue to shoot and put together your rewards! Thanks again.

    -- the BENCH SEAT team

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        Roberta Romero on August 28, 2010

        Yay!!! Look forward to the finished product, Ana! All the best in the final days of filming!

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        kimberly geiger on August 31, 2010

        Fabulous! Getting updates makes me feel like I'm a part of it all. Kim


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  8. on August 19, 2010
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    Anna Mastro
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    Thanks again to everyone who helped make this project happen it would not be possible without you! We start shooting in about a week and it's getting exciting...
  9. on June 21, 2010
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    Anna Mastro
    Posted project update #13

    Thank you!!

    So much to everyone who helped successfully get this project going!

    Anna

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        Anna Mastro on August 19, 2010

        Thanks again to everyone who helped make this project happen it would not be possible without you! We start shooting in about a week and it's getting exciting...


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  10. on June 21, 2010
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    Bench Seat a Musical by Anna Mastro

    BENCH SEAT, is a short film musical written by Neil LaBute, with original music and lyrics by Teddy Geiger, and directed by Anna Mastro.

    • 100% funded $12,081 pledged
    • 138 backers
    • Funded Jun 21, 2010