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Update #6: We did it!!!
Last night at 7:15PM we called out "THATS A WRAP" in my bedroom in Paramus, NJ, where we filming Jackpot. I can't tell you how amazing it felt. Thank you all so much for making this possible! I never could have done this without your help. We've got a wrap party in the work
We arrived on Friday morning before dawn and headed over to Dunkerhook Park to film the last part of the film first. It was freezing cold in the woods but the crew put on a good face and before long we were getting amazing footage and the performances of lead actors Ethan Navarro and Adam Fleming, as Jack Hoffman and Ricky Swayze, were beyond my wildest dreams. There was lots of running, screaming, fighting, and a transformation that's gonna knock you out when you see it!
On Saturday we headed to the parking lot of a kosher deli in town where I had had a similar experience of bullying as the one we were about to play out onscreen. It was hard staging these scenes, trying and wanting to protect the actor playing Jack from taking any of this really personally, but realizing that in order for the film to be true and honest, I couldn't protect him. We worked tirelessly all day and then jumped in the car and stole an awesome driving shot and then were done.
Yesterday, we were in my bedroom for the opening of the film, and the end. My bedroom was brilliantly transformed by Robert Sumrell, a fellow Kickstarter backer and friend, into 1994 more authentically than I could have imagined. Everyone on the crew did an amazing job. My DP Andres Karu was a joy to work with, committed to thinking about every option, and how things would edit together. His crew were fun and determined. Kayla Viani, my costume designer, knocked it out of the park with her super authentic 90's looks - as did stylist Brian Buterbaugh and makeup artist Emma Strachman. Top Chef's Ty-Lor Boring generously donated his services to preparing all our meals - I swear no crew has ever eaten as well as mine did. The PA's had great attitudes, selfless in the best way. We also had great help from another Kickstarter backer Bryan Horch, and script supervisor Jocelyn Jacobs. But the biggest support came from my two friends and producers Ethan Weinstock and Adam Keleman, who were constantly thinking ahead and really making everything go smoothly. I could not have done it without them, no ifs ands or buts about it.
Of course I can't conclude without mentioning the terrific help of casting director Henry Russell Bergstein, who brought me an amazing group of kids - every one of whom was focused, intelligent, and fantastic. If you're a filmmaker in need of a teenager, you need to audition Ethan Navarro - he's going to be a big star. Gorgeous and talented Adam Fleming was another amazing find - he brought the 1994 porn star realness to a whole new level.
Alright, I'm going to try and put myself back together and figure out a post-production schedule, and of course, prepare all the Kickstarter rewards to send out to you! We'll also have a wrap party, and a few more exciting events to celebrate our achievement and the work of all the artists in the Kickstarter rewards collection!
Thank you again!!!!! You did it!!
Adam
Update #5: WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!! AND YOU MADE IT HAPPEN!!!!
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS PROJECT. WE'RE GOING TO MAKE THE BEST MOVIE THANKS TO YOU!!!!
FINAL TOTAL: $22,250.80!!!!!!!!
SHOOTING DATES: NOVEMBER 4,5,6TH!!!!
I'LL BE REACHING OUT IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS TO GET ALL OF YOUR INFO SO WE CAN GET YOU YOUR REWARDS!!!!
YOU ARE MY HEROES!!!
LOVE -
ADAM
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Thank you! You'll receive a postcard featuring one of the works of art in our collection AND a surprise vintage goodie obtained on my travels in my 1990's time machine. Your name will also be listed on our website as one of our backers.
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Receive all of the above plus your choice of TOTE BAG designed by Michael Magnan with the name of a classic porn magazine on it, the JACKPOT logo, or the Barbara Kruger-inspired "I Produced a Movie on Kickstarter and All I Got Was This Lousy Tote Bag." (See project description for images)
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Receive everything at the $25 level plus your choice of either BACKDOOR or AUDITIONS: BIG SHOTS, the 2 newest films from Lucas Entertainment (my favorite porn studio!) Only 20 available.
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Your choice of one of four JACKPOT-inspired prints by Bradley Schurman (BUTT), Cody Critcheloe (SSION), Michael Magnan (BUTT in ASS), and Billy Miller (Straight-To-Hell). You also get your choice of TOTE BAG, plus postcard, and surprise 1990's ephemera. Each piece of artwork will come with a sticker of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist. (See project description for images & details)
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Receive the $40 dollar level reward (your choice of print, tote bag, postcard, and 1990's ephemera) PLUS a one-month membership to NakedSword.com, the leading streaming gay porn site and the biggest virtual porn stash around with films from hundreds of your favorite porn studios including new films from studios like Raging Stallion and Falcon and vintage classics from Bijou, Mustang, and more! (This is a $40 dollar value, and you can begin it at any time.)
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Your choice of one of two JACKPOT-inspired 8x10 prints by Brazilian artist Francisco Hurtz or Brooklyn artist Jacolby Satterwhite, PLUS a DVD copy of Jackpot, your choice of tote bag, the postcard, and 1990's ephemera. Each piece of artwork will come with a sticker of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist. (See project description for images & details). SPECIAL BONUS: the 1st five people to donate at this level will also receive a bonus DVD: director Travis Mathews' IN THEIR ROOM, Region 2 Pal DVD which collects Mathews' In Their Room documentaries including In Their Room: San Francisco, Berlin, and the short film I Want Your Love.
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Your choice of one of three JACKPOT-inspired archival prints by Boris Torres (8x10), Walt Cessna (8x10), or Zachari Logan (9x6). Each piece will be printed in a limited edition of 50, with a sticker of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist enclosed. PLUS a DVD copy of the film, your choice of tote bag, the postcard, and 1990's ephemera, AND you'll be thanked in the credits of the film. (See project description for images and details)
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Your choice of one of two JACKPOT-inspired 8 x11 prints by Jan Wandrag or Joseph Akel Each piece will be printed in a limited edition of 25, with a sticker of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist enclosed. PLUS a DVD copy of the film, your choice of tote bag, the postcard, and 1990's ephemera, AND you'll be thanked in the credits of the film. (See project description for images and details)
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Receive BOTH JACKPOT-inspired 8x10 prints by Juan Betancurth and John Monteith. Limited edition of 25, with a sticker of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist enclosed. PLUS a DVD copy of the film, your choice of tote bag, the postcard, and 1990's ephemera, AND you'll be specially thanked in the credits of the film. (See project description for images and details)
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You get an 8x10 archival print of Benjamin Fredrickson's "Eric" in a limited edition of 5. "Eric" will come with a sticker of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist enclosed. PLUS pick an extra print (of your choice) from the $40 dollar level, a DVD copy of the film, your choice of tote bag, the postcard, and 1990's ephemera, AND you'll be specially thanked in the credits of the film. (See project description for images and details)
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Get Michael Bilsborough's limited edition Jackpot fantasy kit: a six-piece portfolio that includes a Vetruvian porn stud with four porn-inspired costumes inspired by the Jackpot screenplay, each printed on 11x14-inch translucent overlay film. Edition of 10. PLUS 2 tickets to a local festival screening in your area, 2 tote bags of your choice, a DVD copy of the film, and you'll a special thank you in the credits. (See project description for image & details).
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You will get listed in the credits as a CO-PRODUCER of Jackpot and get a limited edition print of legendary filmmaker and photographer BRUCE LABRUCE's (Hustler White, Otto or Up With Dead People, The Raspberry Reich) photo. Edition of 20. 20x24. PLUS pick 1 photo from the $40 dollar level and 1 from the $65 dollar level, choose 3 tote bags, get a DVD copy of the film and 2 tickets to a local festival screening in your area. (See project description for image & details).
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You'll be listed as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER in the credits, PLUS you'll receive everything above, all the artwork, tote bags, 4 DVDs, 4 tickets to a local festival screening, and dinner with writer/director Adam Baran if you are in New York City.
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Adam Baran is a NYC-based writer/director with a passion for telling queer stories in unique, risk-taking ways. His short films Jinx! and Love and Deaf, screened at LGBT film festivals worldwide, and aired on the IFC Channel and Here! TV. Love and Deaf was released on DVD short film collections in the US and Europe. In 2009, Adam wrote the feature script Jackpot, which was selected for the 2010 Outfest Screenwriting Lab and performed as a staged reading during the festival. He also wrote the upcoming webseries The Great Cock Hunt, produced and directed by Jon Marcus (Party Monster) and executive produced by Rose Troche (The L Word). Adam became a contributing editor at BUTT Magazine in 2007 and was the online editor of ButtMagazine.com for several years. Adam also co-curates the monthly film series Queer/Art/Film with Keep The Lights On director Ira Sachs at the IFC Center in New York.
