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Inside Trixie Films World Headquarters

Update #15 · May 1, 2012 · 2 comments

Quick! Before Therese changes her mind, I have some great behind-the-scenes updates from here at Trixie Films!

Hi! I'm Jenn, and I'm the newest member of the team! I've been here for about three weeks, doing what needs to be done to keep the office humming along. Here I am researching a particularly puzzling purity pledge campaign.

Next up is the stylish Marin. Hard at work, editing the film, with what I can only describe as computer magic. (Though he describes it as dramaturgical magic.)

Here's Ellice! When I'm not at the office, Ellice takes over the desk. Here she’s going through footage from interviews with college students to find the best clips.

And let's not forget the glamorous life of the one and only Therese! Eating lunch and hard at work on her laptop; she makes it all work, even without a desk!

Even Lisa, whose office is in Manhattan, is making a special appearance with her best friend Barbie. If you can make them out, the colored note cards in the background are the different components of the film—a great visual to help us keep track of edits. (And Therese sends a shout out to editor Dina all the way in Seattle.)

Of course, we're still doing what we can to get the word out about this campaign now that we're so close to the deadline! Look at our office calendar.  We thought about putting a skull and crossbones, but we decided to stay positive. (Hint: we have 8 days to raise $9,000, so please keep spreading the word!)

Just to prove how dedicated we are to this, take a look at what we keep on our shelves. A First Timer’s Kit on How to Lose Your Virginity—in case we want to consult some practical advice.

We hope you enjoy this special peek into Trixie Films World Headquarters. Thanks again for your support.

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      Creator Flying Ninja Story Collective on May 1, 2012

      Hello from Seattle! Dina, here. Not just bi-borough, we're bi-coastal! Lisa, I love your floral headdress!

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      Creator Lisa Esselstein on May 1, 2012

      Hello from Manhattan! We're a bi-borough operation.

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