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Here We Go is 16mm, feature length film project chronicling the comedic struggles an author endures while writing her second book.

The above trailer is the way we originated picture. We have not yet colored the film or processed the picture in any way. We are proud of the look because it comes organically through the photographic process.  As you can hear, the sound design is incomplete, and that's what this Kickstarter is for.

Here We Go, funds:

Here We Go is a feature length, 16mm film produced by Lips are for Suckers.   The project has come a long way in a year. We have adapted to overcome hurtles which ultimately only benefit of the film.  With production and editing finished, the next step is sound design. 

We strongly believe in this project and do not want to cut any corners.  The funds earned from Kick Starter will be put towards renting a sound stage, a foley room, and hiring Jose Miguel Enriquez to mix and master the film in Mexico City.

About the Film:

The author:

At the age of 28 Amanda set out to write a memoir about her childhood. That book, Into The Soup, won her the right to call herself an author. It was printed in 27 languages and sold around the globe. Before anybody knew it, the world had itself a new favorite writer. At the age of 29, having written only one more book, Amanda P. Doyle stops writing forever.
 
 
The book:
Here We Go is the second book by over-night literary sensation Amanda P. Doyle. It's a bizarre tale woven together sporadically about three couples, each trying to understand love. One couple is falling out of it, one couple is falling into it , and one couple is trying to decide between the two fates. But as soon as the story establishes those boundaries it leaps from them with alarming immediacy to rove over new territory.  Here We Go never slows down, never explains, and cares little, if at all, about the partitions of the everyday world. 
 
On a pedestal which few literary works reach, Here We Go enjoys the elusive clout of such works as Finnegans Wake, Ulysses, and Infinite Jest. To this day Here We Go remains one of the most controversial literary works of its time.
 
The movie:
 
Her first Novel was acclaimed by New York and won her world-wide adoration overnight.  Amanda's journey though the slog of writing Here We Go, her second book,  and her last attempt at writing, is chronicled in this hilarious, moving, and deeply insightful film about the artistic process and what it takes to go up against expectation and fame. 
 
As focused and fragmented as the author and the book, the film Here We Go is a perfect balance where form meets function in a semblance of fortitude.

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Writer/Director: Jackson Defa
 
Producer: John Schwarz
 
Cinematographer: Sasha Popove
 
Editor: Joseph Gutoski
 
Make-up: Nicole Aksu, Lucky Flowers
 
Sound Design/Editing: Jose Miguel Enriquez
 
Featuring Performances by: Alison Baar, Tracy Beemer, Even Anders Brown, Kory Darnel, Ranie Davis, Jackson Defa, Victor Enns, Scott Fetzer, Jesse Holcomb, Chris Kalhoon, Benny Kruer, John Kuehne, Sam Littlefield, Avital Ludwig, Broadus Mattison,
Mali Mayfield, Adrian Neblett, and Andy Nez.
 

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  • Pledge $10 or more

    4 backers

    For all donors we would like to offer the kindest thanks and appreciation for their support of art and learning. First tier donors will be offered a choice of one of our two posters, signed if you like.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    7 backers

    Second tier donors will receive a poster and a DVD copy of Here We Go, signed if you like.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    2 backers

    Please have a poster, a DVD, and a personalized illustrations of a horse or a poem about a horse.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    2 backers

    Please have all above gifts; a poster, DVD, a drawing or poem, as well as a special thanks in the credits. Your contribution will be remembered forever.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    One thousand dollar! How extremely selfless of you. If you decide to donate this you will receive all the above gifts. On top of that Jackson will return the selflessness and write you a personalized Choose You Own Adventure game. Provide some parameters - like a setting and characters - and in a few weeks, you will be able to play it online.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $4,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    This is our target. If you fulfill this donation you are then granted an Executive Producer credit of the film with associated benefits. Let's talk!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012