About this project
Joel Kelly and I met online in 2005, and became fast friends. We began to collaborate on various projects, and in 2007 (I'm wrong in the video!) we started working on "Dead Space," a short film adaptation of a story that Joel had written for his blog.
Life intervened, and between our jobs, school, and life in general it seemed that we wouldn't be able to find time to make Dead Space. And there were elements of the plot that I didn't feel comfortable shooting without more expensive gear.
New tech has made the aesthetic we need affordable and accessible, and schedules have aligned to make a late-summer shoot possible. We're applying for grants and looking for financial support, and you can be a part of the process and get rewarded as a result through Kickstarter!
Where is the money going?
We're basically starting from scratch (in terms of production equipment, anyway).
We'll be buying a camera (Canon T3i), lenses, HD monitors, and audio equipment like microphones, cables, mixers, and DAT recorders. We'll rent as much as we can to keep costs down, but some things are cheaper to buy in the long term.
We'll also have to get permits, pay talent, buy food, and all the other stuff that goes into a film. There's a lot involved!
Synopsis
The most important facet of any failed relationship is blame. But Evan and Molly find out that analyzing a relationship is a lot like trying to make sense of a dream: assigning meaning to half-remembered conversations and fabricated arguments. But you still have to do it.
FAQ
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Simple! You decide how much you want to pledge, and pledge it! If we reach our threshold ($4000) by August 15th, your credit card will be charged and we get to make Dead Space. If we fall short, you keep your money and we cry. Or something like that.
And you get rewards too! After the project is successfully funded, you'll get sent a form asking for your name, address, and email. Fill it out and we'll be in touch about getting you the swag you've earned by supporting us.
It couldn't be easier!
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We have donation levels all the way down to $1.00, so we think we've made this accessible to everyone! But if you don't have a credit card or simply can't afford that amount, spread this video around on your social network(s) of choice. Tweet it, post it on Facebook, Google Plus it – whatever the kids are doing today!
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The setting of the film is (tentatively) Niagara Falls, New York. We'll use all of Buffalo-Niagara as our canvas though, and post production will take place in Amherst, a suburb just north of Buffalo (where I go to school).
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on August 15, 2011.
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ENTRY LEVEL: All backers receive an HD download of the film in full resolution, plus access to the exclusive "backer's blog" where you can see our production diary, interviews, and more.
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BASIC LEVEL: Your name in the film's credits, plus the above rewards!
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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Pledge at this level for a DVD copy of the completed film signed by the film's leads, with a personalized thank you from the director. You'll also get all the above rewards!
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GRIP: Pledge at this level for an 8.5x11" full color print of the film's poster signed by the film's cast. You'll also get all the above rewards!
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CAMERA OPERATOR: Signed and numbered limited edition copy of the "Dead Space" book, containing the original draft of the screenplay, the shooting script, a scanned copy of the director's script, storyboards, the short story, photos, and more. You'll also get all the above rewards!
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EDITOR: Limited edition 11x17 screen printed poster, signed and numbered, plus all the above gifts. You'll also get all the above rewards!
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Associate Producer credit in the film, tickets to the premiere, and a round of drinks on Chris at the after party (or when we are able to cross paths). You'll also get all the above rewards!
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Credit as an Executive Producer in the completed film, lunch for two at one of Buffalo's great restaurants with Chris (on his dime), and a cameo appearance in the film (if you're in the Buffalo/Niagara region). You'll also get all the above rewards!
Project By
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Chris Van Patten is a website designer, theatre artist, and film director. He was born and raised in Central New York, just east of Utica.
While studying for a B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology at the University at Buffalo, Chris designed scenery, lighting, and sound for numerous productions including RENT (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region II Finalist), Our Town, Oleanna (Finalist, National Barbizon Award for Theatrical Design), and UB's Zodiaque Dance Company. His projection design for RENT was featured in the 2011 Prague Quadrennial International Competitive Exhibition of Scenography.
Additionally, Chris directs for the stage and camera. He co-conceived Quarter-Life Crisis, a concert featuring the work of young musical theatre composers in New York. Most recently, he directed and designed Gary Sunshine's Al Takes a Bride for the UB Student Theatre Guild. He is slated to direct two projects in the fall: a narrative short film and an evening of one-acts by Lanford Wilson.
