Get updates by RSS
Update #5: Official website has launched
We've launched the website for the film. You can visit it at http://www.spiritofthewigwam.com.
Update #4: Hoosier Legend Bobby Plump Talks Wigwam
For backers only,
Posted on June 23, 2011
If you're a backer of this project, please
log in
to read this post.
Update #3: Interviews Begin Today
As we continue our funding efforts, we begin interviews today. Our first interview is Indiana basketball icon Bobby Plump. We will be discussing the importance of The Wigwam to Indiana Basketball. We find it fitting to include one of Indiana's great icons talking about another of Indiana's great icons, and are very excited to have Mr. Plump as part of our film.
Update #2: Great contributions rolling in
Many folks are supporting the project through works. Over time people have collected articles and stories, some have video they are sharing and others are sharing valuable information assisting in our research.
Thank you to everyone who is contributing both financially and through other means. It takes a great deal of work and financial support to make a film, and all of the efforts to help this film become reality are much appreciated.
Jim and Julia
Update #1: More interviews in the works
We've been hard at work researching and reaching out to people for inclusion in the project. A couple of people of note we have gotten commitments from are 1984 Mr Basketball Troy Lewis and Indiana Basketball icon Bobby Plump.
18
Backers
$1,075
pledged of $10,000 goal
0
seconds to go
Funding Unsuccessful
This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on July 31, 2011.
Pledge $5 or more Pledge $5 or more
Our heartfelt gratitude and the satisfaction knowing you have demonstrated the Indian spirit in helping make this film a reality.
Pledge $25 or more Pledge $25 or more
You receive a copy of the finished film, and the satisfaction knowing you have demonstrated the Indian spirit in helping make this film a reality.
Pledge $50 or more Pledge $50 or more
You receive a copy of the finished film autographed by the producers, and the satisfaction knowing you have demonstrated the Indian spirit in helping make this film a reality.
Pledge $100 or more Pledge $100 or more
You receive a copy of the finished film autographed by the producers, and 2 passes to the premiere screening of the film (Date and Location TBD)
Pledge $250 or more Pledge $250 or more
You receive everything from the previous level plus a special thank you in the end credits of the film.
Pledge $500 or more Pledge $500 or more
You receive everything from the previous level plus a producer credit in the film and 2 additional tickets to the premiere screening (A total of 4 tickets)
Pledge $1,000 or more Pledge $1,000 or more
You receive everything from the previous level plus an Executive Producer credit in the film and 8 total tickets to the premiere screening with reserved seating.
Pledge $2,000 or more Pledge $2,000 or more
You receive everything from the previous level plus a featured fan interview in the film you can use or give to someone else. You will also receive 16 total tickets to the premiere screening with reserved seating, Plus 10 additional copies of the film.
Project By
Julia Melander and Jim Dougherty
Last Login 07/26/11
- Anderson, IN
- Has not backed any projects
- Send Message
Has not connected their Facebook account.
Julie’s Biography
Julie Masters is a 1982 graduate of Anderson High School and married Rob Melander in 1987. Rob is also a 1982 graduate from Anderson High School. Upon graduation she entered Ball State University and graduated with degrees in journalism and business. Julie operated a catering business, worked in outside sales and managed a regional temporary business and later worked for Delphi/General Motors. Once Julie’s son, Philip was ready to graduate from high school, she pursued her dreams of earning a master’s degree. Julie graduated in November, 2010 with a Master’s in Management from the University of Phoenix and has five classes remaining to earn an MBA.
Bio – Jim Dougherty – Filmmaker
Jim Dougherty is a filmmaker and a 1982 graduate of Anderson High School. He studied theatre and film at Indiana University, both as an actor and technician. He then went on to Chicago and spent the next several years developing skills as a fight choreographer and stuntman as he worked with the Chicago Stunt Team, and traveled the Midwest performing live stunt shows.
Jim's first film opportunities came in the early 90s with work on Heaven is a Play, and later as a precision stunt driver for Nora Ephron's film, Michael.
Jim relocated back to Indiana and continued working as an actor for both stage and screen as well as a set and lighting designer and film stunt coordinator. He has also worked as a gaffer, director of photography, digital compositor, and editor in independent film.
In 2009 Jim appeared in Jim Wynorski's film Fire From Below starring Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, Andromeda). In addition to his on screen work, Jim served as the gaffer for the Indiana production team, working under Director of Photography Ken Blakey. The Indiana portion of the film was shot in Marengo cave and surrounding areas and was broadcast on the SyFy channel in November of 2009.
Jim has co-produced the independent films Leach, Beverly Lane, Waffles for Virginia, and Inside the House: The Open House Journey From Concept to Stage. His latest work is in Zack Parker's film Scalene, which will be on the festival circuit in early 2011. the film stars Margo Martindale (Dexter, Secretariat, Million Dollar Baby, Justified) and Hanna Hall (Forrest Gump, Halloween). Jim plays Charles, who is the love interest of Janice played by Margo Martindale.
