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Meet The Cast- Lauren Ashleigh

Update #6 · May 4, 2012 · comment

Check out our first in a series of Meet the Cast videos, featuring Lauren Ashleigh. Lauren is playing the role of "Jesse." We auditioned a few dozen actresses for the role but I had a feeling that there was something special about Lauren even before meeting her; and I knew I was right when she walked in, auditioned and played the scene exactly how I had envisioned it. She was a perfect fit for Jesse. Since then, I've gotten to know her more and have seen more of her work; I've not only become more convinced that she's perfect for the role, I've also become increasingly impressed with her acting talent. I'm extremely excited to work with her on this film and maybe even others in the future. She's not only a great actress but a really cool person too! Check out what she has to say about Summit!

Lauren has been an aspiring actor ever since she saw "The Wizard of Oz" when she was ten years old. She developed an appreciation for the horror genre at a young age thanks to early exposure to the movies "Scream," "The Exorcist" and " The Shining." After graduating from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in theatre in 2010, Lauren moved to New York City to pursue a career as an actor. Working freelance, Lauren has booked roles on three features, several stage shows and 15+ shorts. For more information, stop by her site at www.laurenashleigh.net
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    A thank you shout-out from the SUMMIT facebook page, a special thank you in the movie credits, a copy of a signed photo of the cast and crew on-set after production wrap-up, a private link to watch Christina's 3 previous independent, festival-bound (short) films, an exclusive look at the first 3 minutes of the final cut of SUMMIT, and notification of distribution/screening/festival updates (all emailed to you).

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    Prior reward + exclusive stills (still images of the actual film) from the set emailed to you; AND you get a basic DVD of the final cut of the film, and a copy of the storyboard for the film with an original signature by the storyboard artist (both mailed to you).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
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    Prior rewards + a link to privately watch the first 10 minutes of the film before the final cut is released, and .mp3 files of the original film score emailed to you. You also get 1 ticket for a self-defense class with, triple black belt, Sensei Juan Jiminez. Help yourself or someone you know learn how to survive a horror film! (This reward is optional; travel and lodging not included.)

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    Estimated delivery: Dec 2014
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    Prior rewards + DVD with special features, including: making of documentary, bloopers, deleted scenes, and director's commentary. And you'll get an invite to the first commercial local screening of the film (after exclusive premieres and screenings) and we'll send you a SUMMIT poster.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2014
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    Prior rewards + invitation (for two) to the private premiere screening with the cast and crew, where you'll mingle with the creative team and have an optional Q&A with Writer/Director Christina Raia. We'll also give you an original signed poster by cast and select crew and a SUMMIT t-shirt. AND you'll get a one-hour photo shoot session with photographer Christopher Carroll where you can have headshots, a school photo or any other kind of portrait, personal or professional, done for you (travel and lodging not included)

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    Prior Rewards + a Skype meeting with any one member of the cast or crew of your choosing! You can pick his or her brain about Summit or discuss each other's goals & aspirations. Find out their biggest fear, their favorite movies. Make it a pitch session, discuss a film you want their opinion on, a film you want them to act in or help out with. Or it could even just be a casual conversation about each other's lives and hobbies because you think they'd be really cool to talk to. Either way, for $750 (or higher), a Skype session plus everything else listed under $750 is yours!

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    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013