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Black Donnellys

The true story told at last on the screen!

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Black Donnellys

Black Donnellys

Black Donnellys

Black Donnellys

Black Donnellys

The true story told at last on the screen!

The true story told at last on the screen!

The true story told at last on the screen!

The true story told at last on the screen!

Aaron Huggett
Aaron Huggett
Aaron Huggett
Aaron Huggett
4 Campaigns |
Sarnia, Canada
$4,222 USD $4,222 USD 44 backers
19% of $21,127 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
1800s life in Tipperary, Ireland was tough. For the migrant Donnellys homesteading on Roman Line in rural Biddulph, Ontario proved even more difficult. Based on true events, this movie will cut through the legend of the Donnellys like never before by giving an unbiased, no holds-barred telling of the true history on the big screen. The movie is being shot by an award winning team of indie filmmakers, on location with volunteers from Southwestern Ontario where events actually occurred.

Help Us Make History

For generations, we have wanted a movie telling the true history of the Donnellys and now, with the help of an army of volunteers and crowdsource fundraising, we are about to see it on the big screen.

We have all read the books. We have imagined the worn wood of Johannah's shillelagh. We have felt the tension as the Vigilance Committee and the Donnelly clan faced off. We could practically taste the apple as we read about Johnny O'Connor the night before the massacre. But what drove these seemingly normal town folk to commit the atrocity? For the first time on the big screen, the story will be told untarnished and unbiased, in all its complexity. Leaving the viewers as the jury to render their own verdict, and to find justice once and for all.

A screenplay years in the making, a production months in the planning, and our team of award winning filmmakers on set for 10 days. Telling a massive story on a micro budget, our volunteers will give blood, sweat and tears to bring the history to life. We have completed 3 out of 10 days of filming, and we're hard at work preparing for the next phase of production. We need your help to make the movie and preserve this piece of Canadiana for future generations!

Choose a Perk or make a donation and the funds will go directly to making the film! The funds raised will cover costs like:

  • Production insurance
  • Travel costs for our volunteers
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Fuel
  • Props and Costumes (the ones we can't beg, borrow, or barter to get)
  • Renting horses, stagecoaches, wagons
  • Location and permit fees
  • Hotels for out of town cast/crew
  • Porta-potties, because Outhouses don't travel well

You had your chance, Hollywood! Now we'll make it ourselves. (in the most polite, Canadian way possible).

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Sponsor a Screening w/ Q&A

Currency Conversion $704 USD
$999 CAD
Your Company will sponsor a ticketed screening in or near your Ontario hometown, which will include a Q&A with some Cast & Crew! Our advertising for the event will include "COMPANY presents BLACK DONNELLYS" and you will receive 12 VIP passes for your staff/guests to the ticketed event. Your company will be featured on the screen, tickets, event poster, social media and possibly even on the marquee and in media interviews! *Conditions apply: we must be able to secure an appropriate venue
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
0 out of 5 of claimed

Black Donnellys - Download

Currency Conversion $7 USD
$10 CAD
Get it the moment its released without the wait for DVDs by snail mail! Receive an email link to download the Black Donnellys movie up to 4k resolution for your home collection. Best of all, no shipping charges! Estimated release date - TBD following festival screenings.
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
14 claimed

DVD, Bluray

Currency Conversion $14 USD
$20 CAD
You asked, we answered: A DVD (SD) or Bluray (HD) containing both movies (Red Ryan, Black Donnellys) for your home collection. (Shipping charge may apply). Specify your preference: DVD or Bluray For DVD/Bluray shipping please add: = $5 Canada and USA, $10 worldwide Please specify full name and shipping address Estimated release date - TBD following festival screenings.
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
26 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Official Signed Poster

Currency Conversion $18 USD
$25 CAD
Get an Official Balck Donnellys Poster (11x17) Signed by the Cast & Crew! For shipping please add: = $5 Canada and USA, $10 worldwide Please specify full name and shipping address
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
7 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Red Carpet Package

Currency Conversion $176 USD
$250 CAD
2x Tickets to the World Premiere of Black Donnellys in Sarnia, Ontario with VIP seating 2x Tickets to the exclusive Cast & Crew After-party Digital Download of The Black Donnellys (43 minutes) the moment its released Your name in the Special Thanks credits of the movie *Does not include travel or hotel accommodations
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
7 out of 25 of claimed

Assistant Producer

Currency Conversion $1,408 USD
$2,000 CAD
Your name in lights! Get credit in the film, posters, on imDb and beyond as an Assistant Producer. Includes: 4x Tickets to the World Premiere of Black Donnellys at Sarnia's beautiful Imperial Theatre 2x Tickets to the exclusive After-party Black Donnellys signed Poster (11"x17") Digital Download of Black Donnellys (43 minutes) A Personalized Thank You on Facebook Join us on set for a Meal and meet the Cast & Crew! *Does not include travel or hotel accommodations
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
2 out of 5 of claimed

Corporate Sponsor

Currency Conversion $7,042 USD
$10,000 CAD
"YOUR COMPANY presents..." title in the actual film opening credits. Your Company will also see your LOGO featured in the closing credits and the Special Thanks. We will promote your Sponsorship through Social Media. We may include Product Placement if the product or service suits the era. Get 10x tickets to the World Premiere at Sarnia's Imperial Theatre, with VIP seating and 10x passes to the afterparty. Plus receive a private screening at your place of business after the premiere!
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Be an Actor!

Currency Conversion $352 USD
$500 CAD
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
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