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Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith

San Francisco, CA

Filmmakers on a mission to tell great stories in the most entertaining way possible, Heather and Chris first teamed up to make movies two years ago. We collaborate on every aspect together, and draw on Heather's writing and directing and Chris' cinematography and editing talents.

  1. on February 9
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    backed a project

    Elevation Dock: The Best Dock For iPhone by Casey Hopkins

    Undocking's a breeze and it works with cases. Built at a whole new level of quality with a beautifully minimal design.

    • 1,952% funded $1,464,706 pledged
    • 12,521 backers
    • Funded Feb 11, 2012
  2. on August 4, 2011
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    backed a project

    Muffler Men: One Hand Up, One Hand Down by Clean White Lines

    Our company, Clean White Lines, will document these highway-lurking 20 foot tall fiberglass Muffler Men and the humans who love them.

    Funding Unsuccessful (09/01/2011)
  3. on December 2, 2010
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    Posted project update #6

    ON IT - New Direction for Film Score

    Happy Holidays, dear Kickstarter backers!

    We were hoping to deliver ON IT to you all wrapped with a big ribbon for the holidays, but we have run into a glitch with the film scoring. We are going to move on with a different composer and that means spending more time to build a music vision all over again.

    We're excited to establish a working relationship with a new composer and the hunt is on! We will keep you posted on our progress.

    Thank you for believing in us and our work!

    Cheers,
    Heather and Chris

    P.S. Remember, you can always watch the teaser trailer here:
    Please stay connected by joining our Shadow Angel Films Facebook page!

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  4. on November 8, 2010
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    commented on a project update

    Great idea Madeline! Hey, perhaps the first screening should be ON a bus :)
  5. on November 8, 2010
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    Posted project update #5

    ON IT - The Sneak Preview!

    Greetings, dear backers!

    These past few weeks, we've been working hard on editing all our awesome footage for ON IT. Now we're very close to a picture lock, final sound design, and a score with original music by Eric Carpenter. Meantime, here's a sneak preview!

    Please stay connected by joining our Shadow Angel Films Facebook page!

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        Madeline Behrens-Brigham on November 8, 2010

        Will there be a bus to take people to the first screening?
        It looks so great!
        Madeline Behrens-Brigham

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        Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith on November 8, 2010

        Great idea Madeline!

        Hey, perhaps the first screening should be ON a bus :)


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  6. on September 20, 2010
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    Posted project update #4

    A thousand thanks!


    Huge, huge thanks to our AWESOME backers! You've made us 103% successful. Thank you for your overwhelming support and all the other ways you back us in our filmmaking!

    We just finished principal photography--guerilla-style--jumping on and off a San Francisco bus with only our main actors, Aliza Rupert and Tom Lazur. Without any other crew members, we were pretty shorthanded, but Aliza and Tom eagerly pitched right in and helped us with props, lighting, and anything else we needed. These guys are professionals at their best! We already know you're gonna love them in this movie, but you should also know they're simply fantastic people too.

    Now we're ready to dive into editing and use all this amazing footage! Stay tuned for details and we'll keep you updated.

    THANKS AGAIN for helping make this film project possible!

    Please join our Shadow Angel Films Facebook page to stay connected!

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        Neill Kramer on September 20, 2010

        Can't wait to see the finished product!

        Good luck

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        Madeline Behrens-Brigham on September 20, 2010

        It's great to see the enthusiasm of your supporters, friends and the actors. What an honor to see the showing of "Omakase" at AgeSong this last weekend! I sense that you will continue to do well and can't wait until a showing has to be in a larger venue.


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  7. on September 19, 2010
    Funded!

    ON IT - A Short Film by Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith

    Six months into their relationship, Craig and Angela each have something important to tell each other, but can they find the courage to say it?

    • 103% funded $4,280 pledged
    • 39 backers
    • Funded Sep 19, 2010
  8. on September 14, 2010
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    Posted project update #3

    Behind the Scenes - Bus Shoot - Timelapse

    What an incredible ride on the bus! With such a hardworking and talented cast and crew, we ran right on schedule and got all the shots we needed.

    Check out what happened on the bus and see how fast the day went by for us!
    We're still need your help in getting all the way to our pledge goal on Kickstarter! Please alert your network that there's a great film project they can support for just $5 or $10, and send them our way. And thank you, dear backers, for all the lovin' you've already given!

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  9. on September 10, 2010
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    Posted project update #2

    The Blind Date Rehearsal

    How did our main characters meet and fall in love?

    We asked the actors to answer this question in a rehearsal that we ran as an improv exercise one night. Watch the highlights of that night here: http://vimeo.com/14831181!

    We are revved up and ready to shoot on Sunday! We have just 8 more days to make our target pledge goal. Please ask your network to support an indie project for as little as $5 or $10, get cool rewards, and our enthusiastic thanks!

    Thanks, and we'll update you after the shoot!
    Heather and Chris

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  10. on September 7, 2010
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    Heather Donnell and Chris R. Smith
    Posted project update #1

    Come meet the actors for ON IT!

    Thank you, dear backers, for your pledged amounts! You've helped us get over halfway there and we are so very grateful to you. Please help us make the next push and urge your friends, neighbors, coworkers, dog-walkers, etc. to join up in participating in our film project and as you know, we'll express our appreciation with fun Shadow Angel Films rewards for any amount...$5, $10, $20.

    Right now we'd like to share with you the incredible talent who will bring our film to life with their acting! Check out Tom Lazur as Craig and Aliza Rupert as Angela: http://vimeo.com/14741274

    Three big cheers to you for lifting our spirits and pledging right away. Filmmaking is great fun, and you're now a part of it!

    Many thanks!
    Heather and Chris

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