35 mm short film Starring David Costabile and Denis O'Hare about a broken family and a devastating act of betrayal.
Thank you for helping "The Turner Exhibit" reach it's goal. We are allowed to exceed our goal, and every additional dollar will be used to make this a better film. Please, continue to give. THANK YOU!!!!
The Turner Exhibit is the story of two sides of the Turner family, one successful and the other struggling. The eventual tension created by this social inequity leads to jealousy, revenge, betrayal, deception and emotional desolation.
Alex and Anthony Turner are brothers. Alex lives with his wife Lisa and their severely disabled daughter Alice, in a modest home. Alex has a blue collar job. Lisa stays home to take care of Alice (now in her twenties).
Anthony lives with his wife Jean in a beautiful suburban home. Their son William is off at college. Tony has a successful management career and Jean owns a small boutique which is more of a hobby rather than a business.
The tension between family bonds and social identity manifests itself over the course of several holidays. The resulting antagonism produces several acts of hostility with tragic consequences.
Visually, a voyeuristic approach will be used contrasting dimly lit rooms with manicured suburban landscapes; traditional family portraits with irregular uncomfortably candid family moments; public displays of support with private displays of misgivings.
Tone is a very important component of The Turner Exhibit. The movie begins anxiously, but with a veneer of normality. As the story progresses, an ominous tone will begin to set in. The sense of dread will continue to escalate until the unavoidable calamitous finale.
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We are trying to raise enough money to go into production on our short film, "The Turner Exhibit." We are hoping to begin production in Baltimore, MD on August 8th. If we reach our financial goal of $10,000 we will be able to begin shooting our script.
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Can we exceed the goal?
YES! This would be truly amazing. Exceeding our goal would enable us
to make a better movie. Kickstarter will allow as much money as is
given before the deadline. This is only the beginning of our journey
with this film, as we are currently in the final stages of
pre-production and there is much left to do. Additional money will
ensure both a better production, and a good start to post-production.
Beyond that, it will help us get the film into the hands of more
people. It is our intention to pursue as many avenues of distribution
as are humanly possible; from festival and theatrical, to DVD,
television, and online outlets, all of which require capital. We have
set our goal at the low end so if we were able to exceed it, it would
go a long way toward both the overall quality and visibility of “The
Turner Exhibit”.production, and a good start to post-production. Beyond that, additional money will help us get the film in hands of more people. It is our intention to pursue as many avenues of distribution as humanly possible; from festival and theatrical to DVD, television, and on-line outlets; all of which requires capital. We have set our goal at the low end so if we were able to exceed it, it would mean a lot and go along way in insuring both “The Turner Exhibit’s” overall quality and visibility. -
No. Only you and the project creator will be able to see your pledge amount.
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All incentives, big and small, will only happen if our goal is met. If
we do meet our goal, immediately after our deadline we will start to
manufacture and ship all physical merchandise directly to you. The
screenings, parties, DVDs, etc. can only happen after the film is
completed so this will take a bit of time. Bear with us! -
No problem, there is a button that you can select if you don’t want the reward.
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YES! Once you donate to our campaign, you may want to change your incentive reward to a different one, or increase your pledge amount. To do so, go to Kickstarter and sign in. If you go to our campaign page, the green “Back This Project” button has been replaced with a blue “Manage Your Donation” button. Click it and you can enter a new amount, or choose a new incentive.
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Absolutely! If you would like to donate to the film but give the
reward to someone as a gift, go through the normal process of making a
Kickstarter donation. For billing purposes, this action must be in
your name. After our deadline, we will send a message to you through
Kickstarter which will be forwarded to the email address you provided.
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Every penny (minus the fees for Kickstarter’s involvement) will go directly to the “The Turner Exhibit” movie budget - i.e. Your money goes directly to the funding of this film.
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Yes. You can pledge from anywhere.
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Please go to our film’s website www.yearoftheratproductions.com and
click on the “contact” button. You can also contact Mathew Bainbridge
through Facebook. We will get back to you quickly!
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You'll get a high-definition digital download of "The Turner Exhibit" when the film is completed in mid to late 2012. And our sincere thanks! Plus, we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film.
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You'll get a copy of the DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" in late 2012. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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You'll get a DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the digital download of the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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20 min Skype session with Director Mathew Bainbridge. Whatever you want – Film Q&A, Director commentary, Behind the scenes secrets…it’s fair game! Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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2 tickets to the crew screening in Baltimore (transportation not provided). Come hang out with the crew. Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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This film uses numerous still photographs on screen as part of the story. You can have a signed 8 x 10 color print of any of the photographs used in the movie. Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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You'll get two VIP tickets to the World Premiere of the film (your travel and accommodations not included). Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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Live 1/2 hour Skype behind the scenes during shooting. Watch the film as it is being shot in August of 2011. Anything could happen. Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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Be an Extra in The Turner Exhibit (August 8th or August 11th) (transportation not provided). Come spend the day working on the set and get pix taken by our on set photographer, who will make sure to document your experience. A great gift! Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
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Be an Extra in The Turner Exhibit (August 8th or August 11th) (airfare, one day hotel included, and a driver for one day). Come spend the day working on the set and get pix taken by our on set photographer, who will make sure to document your experience. A great gift! Special thank you on screen credit. Limited edition "The Turner Exhibit" poster (11 x 17) designed by Emily Goldfarb signed by the cast and director. A DVD edition of "The Turner Exhibit" signed by the cast and director in late 2012. Also, the brand new EP by Malloc "The Turner Exhibit" composer Mattew Thies' music project, featured in our kickerstarter video. Plus, the high-definition digital download, our sincere thanks, and we will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)
