WHO DO I THINK I AM? is a documentary that looks at the craft and challenges of mounting a one-person show.
About this project
WHO DO I THINK I AM? is a documentary that looks at the craft and challenges of mounting a one-person show. Be it stand-up or storytelling, on stage or screen, there are unique circumstances that face a performer working alone to entertain an audience. We will follow character actor Tom Lenk (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Transformers, Broadway’s Rock of Ages) to Edinburgh, Scotland where he will be performing his show “NERDGASM” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on August 12th for more than 300 people. Along the way we will document his experience performing at events prior to his appearance in Scotland. We will also interview successful and recognizable performers who have mounted their own one-person shows over the years. Did we mention this will be a documentary that will not make you depressed? It will in fact be funny and potentially uplifting? How's that for a change?!
Where the funds will go
The funds raised will go toward airfare, lodging, transportation, promotional materials, and hiring some local crew to help shoot the performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We’re talking the cheapest coach-class flights we can find and hostel living. This is art, people. We’re sacrificing.
While we are aiming to raise $15,000 to fund the production phase of this project, know that any amount above and beyond the base amount will be put to good use throughout post production. We are certainly capable of editing and finishing the film on our own without additional funds, but if we are fortunate enough to exceed our goal, we will hire an editor, composer, sound mixer, and colorist to help us finish the film. Plus you still get one of those awesome rewards over there!
Links
Tom’s Website: http://www.tomlenk.com
Tom’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/tomlenk
Andrew’s Website: http://www.ninjagoldfish.com
Andrew’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/ninjagoldfish
Tom and Andrew’s Award-Winning Short Film, HELLO CALLER:
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Not a problem! We're thrilled to have your support. If you want to help us out and pledge more than a particular reward level, you have the option to choose any reward from the level you pledge or below upon confirmation. And if you wish to combine rewards at lower levels, just send us a message so we know to make a note when it comes time to deliver.
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Anywhere between 5 and 16 cords.
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Everyone at the $35 level and higher will get a signed DVD as part of their reward (unless you specifically request a NON-SIGNED dvd... which will probably hurt Tom's feelings... but has the benefit of staving off the carpal tunnel...)
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Ask your mother.
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Thanks to the incredible support of our backers, we were able to meet our goal in just 10 days! Our heads are still spinning (but not like that scene in The Exorcist...) -- that said, $15,000 is enough to make the movie through production, but additional support will allow us to do things like potentially bring a director of photography with us to help make it look as good as possible, and bring on an editor to shape the story from what is certain to be dozens of hours of footage. It'll help us get the project done faster by enlisting the talents of a few other folks, which means everyone gets to see the finished film faster.
PLUS - we still have those awesome rewards over on the right! They'll be available through the whole campaign!
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Sigh. Yes... we know... and it won't let us change it. We launched the campaign at 1:30am, so let's blame a lack of sleep, shall we? :)
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Buffy Season 8 Comic Book - Issue #14. Autographed by Tom. And a Twitter Shout out from Tom!
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We will photoshop Tom into any photo you choose (within reason - no nudity) - want to impress your friends by showing them a shot of Tom at your Grandmother’s 80th birthday? No problem! Send us the photo and we’ll shoot Tom in just the right pose to add him in and send it back. Special thanks in the end credits of the film.
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Assorted Buffy Comic Book Season 8 Compilation Volumes - These typically are 3 or 4 Comic Books gathered all together in one book, sort of like a Graphic Novel! Enjoy! Also a Twitter shout out from Tom!
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Signed Angel Script. DVD of the completed film. Special thanks in the end credits of the film. (Tom keeps cleaning out his closet and finding more stuff - you're not only supporting the film, you're helping with spring cleaning!)
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trading Cards Season 6 - Complete Set. Signed Headshot. DVD of the finished Film. Special Thanks in the end credits of the Film.
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Tom will wear a t-shirt with your photo (or business - just about anything, really) in the film. DVD of the completed film. Special thanks in the end credits of the film.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trading Cards "The Men of Sunnydale" - Complete Set in Awesome COLLECTOR'S ALBUM BINDER - Signed Headshot. DVD of the finished Film. Special Thanks in the end credits of the Film.
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Angel Season 5 Trading Cards - Complete set in Awesome COLLECTOR'S ALBUM BINER - Signed Headshot. DVD of the finished Film. Special Thanks in the end credits of the Film.
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Two tickets to a private Los Angeles screening of the film and a chat with Tom and the creative team in person. If we screen in a location closer to your home (film festival, etc), we will work with the recipient to arrange tickets and a meet-and-greet. Transportation not included. DVD of the completed film. Special thanks in the end credits of the film.
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DVD of short films that Tom and Andy have made in the past few years (None of these have been released elsewhere prior to this event). Schwag! Tom has a hodgepodge of some pretty cool things from his time on Buffy and beyond. He’ll select something cool, sign it (if you’d like) and send it off. Could be a magazine he was in, VHS screeners of the show, or other cool stuff. While it’ll be random, it’ll definitely be worthy of this reward level. DVD of the completed film. Special thanks in the end credits of the film.
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30-minute meeting (or Skype video call/phone call) with Tom, Andy, and Courtney to discuss the filmmaking process, ask questions and get advice. Signed DVD of the completed film. Special thanks in the end credits of the film.
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Tom will write a song about you or whoever you would like and upload to youtube. Included in this is a 10-minute phone or video chat to discuss the song and figure out the specifics. DVD of the completed film. You’ll also get a super awesome producer credit in the film! May be filmed as part of the documentary!
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Name your reward! Have an idea for something that you’d like and we haven’t covered, send us a message and we’ll consider it! Give us a description of the reward (and dollar amount you feel it’s worth) and if we dig it, it’s yours! May be filmed as part of the documentary!
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Tom will travel to your city (United States - Lower 48) and treat you and your friends to a private screening of “Who Do I Think I Am?” in your home. DVD of the completed film. And yep - producer credit! May be filmed as part of the documentary!
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Tom will travel to your city (United States - Lower 48) and perform his one-man show “Nerdgasm” live for you and your friends. In your home, at your school, local theater - wherever! (This is available for international audiences as well, but the travel costs will be additional, depending on where you live) EXECUTIVE producer credit. DVD of the completed film. May be filmed as part of the documentary!
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NAMING RIGHTS: Tom will fly to your home, wash your car (while wearing lederhosen), perform his show in your kitchen or living room, prepare a meal for you (no guarantee that it will be edible), sing you a lullaby before bed, and watch you while you sleep. Also, you or your production company will be named in the OPENING credits as a co-presenter (“in association with”) of the film. Will MOST DEFINITELY be filmed as part of the documentary!
