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Applause for a Cause: The Helsings

Applause for a Cause is a student-run philanthropic production company that makes feature films.

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Applause for a Cause: The Helsings

Applause for a Cause: The Helsings

Applause for a Cause: The Helsings

Applause for a Cause: The Helsings

Applause for a Cause: The Helsings

Applause for a Cause is a student-run philanthropic production company that makes feature films.

Applause for a Cause is a student-run philanthropic production company that makes feature films.

Applause for a Cause is a student-run philanthropic production company that makes feature films.

Applause for a Cause is a student-run philanthropic production company that makes feature films.

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Evanston, IL, United States
$225 USD 8 backers
11% of $2,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Applause for a Cause is a student-run philanthropic production company. Each year, we write, produce, direct, and edit a feature-length film. In May, we hold a red-carpet premiere, and all the proceeds are donated to a non-profit. This year's production, The Helsings, is about an emotionally distant mother trying to overcome the effects of past abuse to protect her daughter. Consequently, our beneficiary is Apna Ghar, an organization that provides resources to victims of domestic violence.

Summary

Applause for a Cause is a student philanthropic production organization that writes, produces, directs, edits, and premieres a feature-length film each year. The proceeds from our films' screenings are then donated to that year’s selected Chicago-based charity. It is our mission to use our love of filmmaking to make a difference in our local community. Past films have been huge successes, including last year's production, "Dead Tongues", which is now participating in film festivals around the country, and recently won "Best Feature" in Portland, Oregon. 

This year, we have chosen to produce "The Helsings" written by Taylor Beck. The proceeds from the red carpet premiere of the film will be donated to Apna Ghar, a social services nonprofit that provides services and advocates across immigrant communities to end gender violence. 

In the meantime, to produce this movie, we need all the help we can get! Simple tasks such as acquiring costumes, paying actors a fair wage, and upgrading our old and broken equipment are difficult to achieve without the necessary resources. With your help, Applause for a Cause can make a great film for a great cause!

What We Need & What You Get

  • Our total budget is about $6,000, and we are hoping to raise a third of that ($2,000) via crowdfunding on Indiegogo.
  • Our perks include handwritten thank-you notes, digital copies of the film, physical copies of the film, autographed movie posters, executive producer credit, and personalized video messages.
  • Every little bit counts! If we don't reach our goal, we will still make the movie, but we may have to reevaluate our budget or continue fundraising through the spring.

The Impact

Our group benefits a great cause, while helping members gain hands-on filmmaking experience.

More Ways You Can Help

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  • Use Indiegogo's share tools to spread the word!

Let's make a movie!

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Thank-You Note & Film Credit

$10 USD
Donor credit in our film, plus a handwritten thank-you note, signed by our cast and crew!
Included Items
  • Film Credit
  • Handwritten Thank-You Note
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June 2017
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Digital Copy of the Film

$20 USD
Donor credit, thank-you note, and a digital copy of our film when it's released!
Included Items
  • Film Credit
  • Handwritten Thank-You Note
  • Digital Copy of the Film
Estimated Shipping
June 2017
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Physical Copy of the Film

$50 USD
All of the above, plus a physical DVD of our film mailed to you, complete with bloopers and deleted scenes!
Included Items
  • Film Credit
  • Handwritten Thank-You Note
  • Digital Copy of the Film
  • Physical Copy of the Film
Estimated Shipping
June 2017
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Poster

$100 USD
All of the above, plus a 27" x 40" The Helsings movie poster, signed by our cast and crew!
Included Items
  • Film Credit
  • Handwritten Thank-You Note
  • Digital Copy of the Film
  • Physical Copy of the Film
  • Signed Poster
Estimated Shipping
June 2017
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Producer Credit

$200 USD
All of the above, plus Producer credit in our film credits!
Included Items
  • Film Credit
  • Handwritten Thank-You Note
  • Digital Copy of the Film
  • Physical Copy of the Film
  • Signed Poster
  • Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
June 2017
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Personalized Video Message

$500 USD
All of the above, plus a personalized video message from all of us! :)
Included Items
  • Film Credit
  • Handwritten Thank-You Note
  • Digital Copy of the Film
  • Physical Copy of the Film
  • Signed Poster
  • Producer Credit
  • Personalized Video Message
Estimated Shipping
June 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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