Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 21, 2010.
We just wanted to let everyone know that BENCH SEAT: A MUSICAL will have it's world premiere this Sunday, July 24th at the LA Shorts Fest. Tickets are currently on sale at the Sunset 5 box office. If you are in the LA area, we'd love to see you there!
You can watch the film trailer here:
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Hello fabulous backers!
We wanted to give you an update because we have officially started our second day of filming! Yesterday was long and trying, but we had an amazing first day!
The last two weeks were very rushed as we locked in cast: joining Cassie Scerbo as the female lead is the very talented KYLE RIABKO. Kyle spend the last few years starring on Broadway in both "Spring Awakening" and "Hair," and now has a recurring role on "90210."
We also managed to land a fantastic choreographer, Cris Judd. As well as being a great dancer in his own right, Cris has been one of the most sought after film, television, music video, and tour choreographers for the past decade. He has done an outstanding job for us workshopping, auditioning dancers, and helping to mold some very memorable dance numbers.
We have 3 more shoot days. Today we are all dialogue, but tomorrow we film our second big dance number with our male dancers and we are expecting some great celebrity cameos, including Dan Finnerty (from "The Dan Band"), Kevin Pollack, and our composer Teddy Geiger.
Attached is a still of the moniter from set yesterday; We shot our "Falling in Love" fantasy dance number which was a throwback to classic musicals. Hopefully, you'll be able to imagine how great it looks on moving film!
Thank you so much for your support! We couldn't have done it without you. More to come as we continue to shoot and put together your rewards! Thanks again.
-- the BENCH SEAT team
We will get there! Thank you so much to everyone who has made a pledge and followed this project! Keep spreading the word and I cannot thank you enough!
Anna
Funding period
May 24, 2010 -
Jun 21, 2010
13 backers
Receive our Kickstarter Updates and our sincerest appreciation.
33 backers
“Special Thanks” Credit at the end of the film (all subsequent pledges include this credit).
16 backers
Copy of the Film Soundtrack with original cast recordings.
17 backers
Copies of the Film Soundtrack & Official Film Poster.
4 backers
Copies of the Film Soundtrack & Official Film Poster autographed by director Anna Mastro, musician Teddy Geiger, and the Cast.
12 backers
Everything included in the $75 pledge + a copy of Anna Mastro's award-winning short, "Matter" (signed upon request).
4 backers
Everything included in the $100 pledge + access to a private website featuring web video updates from the actors and filmmakers, behind-the-scenes footage, blogs, and film stills.
2 backers
Everything included in the $150 pledge + an autographed copy of Teddy Geiger's newest album.
0 backers
Everything included in the $250 pledge + Request a song for the actors to perform in a special video just for our backers.
0 backers
Everything in the $350 pledge + an on-the-set visit during the filming of the movie in Los Angeles (travel and lodging expenses not provided).
1 backer
Everything in the $500 pledge + invitation to private cast and crew wrap party in Los Angeles (travel and lodging expenses not provided).
0 backers
Everything in the $1000 pledge + an invitation to the editing room and lunch with the editor and director of the film in Los Angeles (travel and lodging expenses not provided).
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
Everything in the $1500 pledge + a Walk-On-Role in the film (travel and lodging expenses not provided).
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Everything in the $2500 pledge + Teddy Geiger will write an original song FOR YOU - WITH YOUR NAME IN IT.
