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Jessica Halem

Brooklyn, NY

Jessica Halem, Director of Development, is a comedic performer and community organizer. After studying at Sarah Lawrence, Jessica worked for Bella Abzug at the Women’s Environment & Development Organization. For five years, Jessica was the Exe... view more

  1. about 24 hours ago
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    Jessica Halem
    Posted project update #17

    Take this film into the world

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  2. 5 days ago
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    Jessica Halem
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    Kate Bornstein is a Queer & Pleasant Danger by sam feder

    This film is an intimate portrait of an artist whose work has given language and permission to thousands of people to live their lives.

    • 86% funded $17,259 pledged
    • 253 backers
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  3. on March 27
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    Schmekel 100% Trans Jews Needs Wheels! by Schmekel

    Schmekel is a 100% Transgender, 100% Jewish, punk-klezmer comedy band from Brooklyn. Help us get a van to play in your hometown!

    • 133% funded $2,664 pledged
    • 101 backers
    • Funded Apr 30, 2012
  4. on March 26
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    Heels on Wheels Roadshow 2012 Gas & Tour Fund! by DamienLuxe

    Help the Heels on Wheels Glitter Roadshow go on our third annual tour, a dazzling cabaret of art by queer femme/inine spectrum folks!

    • 102% funded $2,052 pledged
    • 103 backers
    • Funded Apr 15, 2012
  5. on February 21
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    Jocasta by Sandra Perlman directed by Megan Smith by Megan Smith

    A contemporary look at the Greek story of Oedipus Rex from Jocasta's perspective.

    • 100% funded $2,000 pledged
    • 45 backers
    • Funded Mar 20, 2012
  6. on February 13
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    Oblivion by Zeresenay Mehari

    Based on a true story about the legal precedent setting case that outlawed the practice of abduction for marriage in Ethiopia.

    • 125% funded $37,617 pledged
    • 118 backers
    • Funded Feb 19, 2012
  7. on February 10
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    United in Anger: A History of ACT UP by Jim Hubbard

    United in Anger is a feature film about how a small group of men and women came together to fight AIDS, and save each other's lives.

    • 185% funded $27,801 pledged
    • 285 backers
    • Funded Mar 28, 2012
  8. on January 19
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    Jessica Halem
    Posted project update #16

    How the heck is it going?

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  9. on December 30
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    Spooners by Bryan Horch

    A short romantic comedy about two men and their epic quest for a grown-up bed. Starring Ben Lerman & Walter Replogle.

    • 108% funded $8,126 pledged
    • 154 backers
    • Funded Feb 26, 2012
  10. on November 22, 2011
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    Jessica Halem
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    Super Hero - Ian Harvie's Standup Comedy Special Filming by Ian Harvie

    Los Angeles based Comedian Ian Harvie returns to his hometown, Portland, ME to film his first standup comedy special for television.

    • 100% funded $15,136 pledged
    • 239 backers
    • Funded Dec 16, 2011