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I'm trying to complete my MFA Thesis in Cinematography. Help me raise money to fund my 5 thesis films on S16mm, 16mm, 35mm, and HD.

I am hoping to graduate with my MFA in Cinematography by the end of May. In order to complete my degree, I am required to shoot 5 films, two 3-5 minute films, and three 12-15 minute films on 16mm, S16mm, 35mm, and HD. I decided to apply my undergrad degree in psychology and make a coherent series of films loosely based off of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, and Self-Actualization.

I've already shot three of the films. Two are going through post production and one is completed, online, and can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/4978927

See samples of my work here: http://www.vimeo.com/karenabadfilms

I plan on shooting the last two films on 35mm and HD in April. However, I need your help in completing my Thesis.

The money raised will go towards buying raw 35mm stock, processing, and production costs (production design/craft services,etc).

Every little bit helps. Thank you for your donation and for supporting the arts.

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    36 backers

    Help me finish my 5 short films for my MFA thesis in Cinematography.

  • Pledge $50 or more

    23 backers

    A "Thanks" in the credits of one of my films and a personal thank you letter in the mail from me.

  • Pledge $100 or more

    9 backers

    All of the above, access to weekly private video blog updates until I finish my thesis in May, PLUS a production book featuring photos and stills with progress excerpts.

  • Pledge $500 or more

    1 backer

    All of the above and access to private rough cuts and progress videos. Q/A chat session tutorial about S16mm/35mm filmmaking. PDF copy of my Thesis proposal book, including all 5 scripts. A special edition production book that has photographs, sketches, storyboards, debriefing from each of the 5 film shoots.

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    All of the above and 50 frames of the original work print from one of my S16mm films. Associate Producer credits on my last two films. A PDF copy of my Final Review book which includes everything from all of my thesis shoots: storyboards, shot lists, producing contracts, a DVD of all 5 films, etc.

  • Pledge $4,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    All of the above, executive producer credits to my last two films and 50 frames of the original work print from my 35mm film.

  • Pledge $6,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    All of the above and at some point within the next year I will fly to wherever you are and spend the weekend with you. I will take you out to lunch and dinner and we can talk about filmmaking, have an arts and crafts session, go on a picnic, or even go on a photo adventure. You get to choose what we do...nothing gross or dirty, please.