35mm Film Redux

The 35mm feature-length motion picture Sleeping Pills was an official selection at the 27th Cairo International Film Festival, over a decade ago.  The creative team is seeking funds to restore and remaster this remarkable celluloid curiosity.

Historical Preservation Imperative

There is a Colorado historical preservation imperative in restoring Sleeping Pills. The vast majority of buildings and locations that we filmed in 1999 are now non-existent (there were many locations in Denver, Lakewood, Thornton, and Aurora).  Approximately 95% of these have been demolished. So the feature's rich 35mm architectural cinematography (both interiors and exteriors) is likely the best document of these buildings' existence. Take a look at the film's trailer, you might remember some these places.

Objective

We need to raise at least $7,000. This will cover:

• Picture editor compensation (new, improved edit)
• Sound editor and re-recording engineer compensation (new sound mix)
• Graphic designer compensation (new poster and disc art)
  
• DI (Digital Intermediate) remastering costs
• Blu-Ray authoring, manufacturing, shipping and AACS fees
  
• New DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
• Theatre rental for Denver Metro area (Colorado) screenings

I'm offering contributors a new 'Redux' version Blu-Ray Discs of the film as a perk.  There are also other perks - such as advance tickets for Colorado theatrical screenings of the Redux version in Summer 2014 (if the goal is reached). 

For more about the film and its history, please read my full director's statement.  The film's IMDb listing has full credit details.

Blu-ray Extras!

Also included on the Blu-Ray will be the short film Refraction with music by Testube and the Obliq Optik material from Kinotonik Pictures' collaboration with IDM record label Obliq Recordings.  Their artists Multicast, Crix Madine and Freq Modif also had music in the Sleeping Pills feature along with Testube, Penetrator and Project 12:01.

Other Ways You Can Help

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