Blood from a Stoner starring Kathryn Erbe, Larry Bryggman and Lou Liberatore, written, directed and produced by Jeanne Dorsey, is in the can! We shot it several weeks ago over four days. We have beautiful footage and now we are raising funds for post production. Please click on the video above and have a look at a rough cut of the opening sequence.
Your tax deductible donation via our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas can help bring Blood from a Stoner to completion. Just click "Contribute Now" below. Every contribution at every level is important.
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT THE PROJECT
THE SCRIPT
Blood from a Stoner is based on Jeanne Dorsey's play of the same title which was produced Off Broadway by the Ensemble Studio Theatre.
THE CAST
Kathryn Erbe starred for 11 years as Detective Alexandra Eames on Law and Order Criminal Intent.
Larry Bryggman starred for over 30 years as Dr. John Dixon on As the World Turns.
Lou Liberatore was in the original cast of Burn This on Broadway.
Did you know that all three of these superb actors are Tony nominees?
THE CREW
Tim Naylor, our cinematographer, has shot noted independent films such as And Then Came Love, Violet Tendencies and Our Teacher, Martin.
Michele Spadaro, our production designer, designed the much praised set for David Cromer's famed production of Our Town.
Mike Gassert, our sound mixer, did production sound on Beasts of the Southern Wild.
THE LOCATION
La Lanterna di Vittorio is a charming, old-world Greenwich Village café named after its owner, Vittorio Antonini, who, lucky for me, is my neighbor. A big shout out to Vittorio and to his awesome assistant Santiago.
SOME FAQS
When can I receive my perks?
Thank you emails will go out right away. Facebook thanks will go out every few days. Movie stills, DVDs and screening invites will be available when the film is completed.
When will the film be completed?
That depends on how quickly we are able to meet our $15,000 goal.
When do you think you'll meet your $15,000 goal?
We're hoping that you've been inspired by what you've seen and will want to immediately lend your support. Don't forget, donations are tax deductible.
What exactly will the money go toward?
Money will go to post production expenses including offline edit, sound design, color correction, DVD and Blue Ray masters, music rights, automated dialogue recording, deferred payments for artists and to reimburse production expenses including craft services, hard drives, equipment rental, transportation, Mayor's Office fees, and insurance.
So, realistically, when do you think we'll be able to see the finished film?
My best guess is January, 2013. That's only a few months from now.
Why did you make this movie?
When the play was produced Off Broadway it got a such a strong response that I wanted to take it further. The slippery slope of an adult child and an aging parent trying to connect seemed to speak to people from all walks of life.
Thank you for your interest.
Jeanne Dorsey
Original Kin Productions
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