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  1. Brown Backer

    Robert Holt (New Zealand) says: Great news!

    on March 5

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    Robert Holt (New Zealand) says: Thanks Matthew , appreciate the update,I'm sure you'll be busy so we can forgive infrequent updates.Just looking forward to seeing the flick some day.
    Best of luck from New Zealand.

    on November 10

  3. Myface

    Sean Duran says: Congrats!!! :D

    on October 31

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    mikehedge says: yay!

    on October 30

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    emily richmond says: YOU MADE IT!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

    on October 30

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    Max Nova says: "The ultimate justification of the work of art is to help the spectator to become a work of art himself."

    – Bernard Berenson, "Aesthetics and History," 1948

    on October 30

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    susanbuice says: Matthew! So good to see your trailer. I donated. Once your film is done you should think about a theatrical release through OpenIndie: http://bit.ly/752Dl
    I really look froward to seeing your film.

    on October 28

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    Michael Fisher says: This looks like a great film! I wish you all the best, Matthew!

    on October 28

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    Melissa Rasmussen says: Good Luck & God Bless!!

    on October 27

  10. Dalicon

    dalasv says: Looks like a cool idea. Kudos for shooting on film!

    on October 27

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    Emily Cable says: Good Luck!!!

    on August 15

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    Nicci Iaizzo says: I was kinda hoping to remain a nony miss but I guess you know all

    on August 15

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    Alienated Hominid (deleted) says: this needs to be released. i pledged what i could....

    on August 15

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    emily richmond says: alls i wanna do is live radical, man.

    on August 13

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Project By

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Matthew Lessner

Straightpin Los Angeles, CA

Matthew Lessner is an award winning writer/ director whose films have screened at numerous film festivals including Sundance, SXSW and Clermont-Ferrand. His work has been featured on Wholphin DVD Magazine, Canal+ France and Spain, PBS, iTunes, and MTVU. He has directed content for a diverse roster of clients including Universal, JW2, Domino Records and the BBC. He is currently represented by Greencard Pictures in New York City. Matthew lives and works between Los Angeles and New York City and is currently in post-production on his first feature film, The Woods.