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A short film about the infamous Donner Party's struggle westward and eventual cannibalism. Oh...and it's a musical comedy!

Donner Party: The Musical!: The Kickstarter

A short film about the infamous Donner Party's struggle westward and eventual cannibalism. Oh...and it's a musical comedy!
A short film about the infamous Donner Party's struggle westward and eventual cannibalism. Oh...and it's a musical comedy!
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Andrew Migliori
Andrew Migliori
171 backers pledged $16,586 to help bring this project to life.
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Donner Party is PUBLIC!

Hey everyone!

It's been a while, but this time I come bearing gifts: Donner Party has launched on Vimeo on Demand!

With Vimeo on Demandyou can pay a modest... Read more

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Even MORE festival news!

Donner Party has been accepted into its third festival! This time it's the LA Comedy Festival which will take place between April 24- May 4 and will feature screenings at venues... Read more

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More festival news!

As you may have heard, we've been accepted into the SENE Film Music and Arts Festival! (senefest.com) While the schedule isn't fully formalized, I have been contacted to give you... Read more

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Festival news!

Some quick, great news for all my dear backers:

Donner Party has been accepted into another festival! This time it's the SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival which will take... Read more

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Check your emails and mailboxes!

The rewards are all out!

I just sent the last of the Kickstarter rewards out today so if you haven't received them yet, let me know and I'll see what... Read more

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Merchandise update

Hey everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that all of the merchandise is either in production or in my hands and I will absolutely get it out to you... Read more

DVD completed, more bonuses!

Hey everyone,

I just finished designing the DVDs and they will be out to the duplication service very soon. A bunch of pictures didn't make it onto the Production Slideshow... Read more

DVDs in progress, Trailer for you!

Hey backers!

Been a while—just wanted to let you know that the film has been received very positively and I can't wait to get it to you soon. DVDs are... Read more

A note about ticket reservations

Tickets can be reserved! Email rpaiva@risd.edu with the desired date(s) and number of tickets. All tickets are to be picked up and paid for at the door.

Hope to see... Read more

PREMIERE DATES!

Hello backers!

I am happy to announce that DONNER PARTY: THE MUSICAL will premiere on Wednesday, May 15, with an encore on Saturday, May 18. The film will be shown... Read more

Surveys are out!

Hello once again!

Post-production is in full swing (and is actually drawing to an end), but before it's over I need to typeset the credits for the film. You may... Read more

WE'RE BACK!

Hello to all my wonderful backers!

We have returned from the cold, unforgiving New Hampshire tundra, a combination of exhausted and relieved. It was certainly emotionally and physically trying but... Read more

The Final Countdown

Hello to all my backers and Happy New Year!

I'd like to catch you up on the latest goings-on with the Donner Party:

- We are shooting 16mm film after... Read more

Progress Report

Hello to all of my backers!

I have some updates for you:

1. The soundtrack has begun recording. I have worked with our music director, David Tessier, to map out... Read more

New Twitter Account

Hello all,

If you would like more rapid, up-to-date notifications on the progress of the film, follow me on Twitter @donnerpartyrisd or twitter.com/donnerpartyrisd.

Hope to see you there!

Andrew

Confetti and Casting

Hey everyone!

The Kickstarter is officially over as of 12:34 PM today, but the project is just beginning. Just yesterday, I cast the final principal role and I'll be sure... Read more
Successfully raised $16,586 with 171 backers

We made it!!!!

Hello to all my backers!

I just wanted to let you know that with about 48 hours left to go, Donner Party: The Musical! has been fully funded.That's not... Read more

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