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DON'T PICK UP - FUNDRAISER

Taking the pre-COVID dream to make Don't Pick Up a film & making it a reality in a post-COVID world.

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DON'T PICK UP - FUNDRAISER

DON'T PICK UP - FUNDRAISER

DON'T PICK UP - FUNDRAISER

DON'T PICK UP - FUNDRAISER

DON'T PICK UP - FUNDRAISER

Taking the pre-COVID dream to make Don't Pick Up a film & making it a reality in a post-COVID world.

Taking the pre-COVID dream to make Don't Pick Up a film & making it a reality in a post-COVID world.

Taking the pre-COVID dream to make Don't Pick Up a film & making it a reality in a post-COVID world.

Taking the pre-COVID dream to make Don't Pick Up a film & making it a reality in a post-COVID world.

Susannah Nolan
Susannah Nolan
Susannah Nolan
Susannah Nolan
1 Campaign |
Brooklyn, United States
$10,174 USD 100 backers
145% of $7,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

About this film...

The transformation of “Don’t Pick Up” from a play to a film is a dream almost 18 years in the making.

The original play was written, performed in festivals, won awards and was published.  Then, with the encouragement of Jeremiah Kipp, my long-time collaborator, it was re-imagined as a short film to showcase the talents of two brilliant actors who are well known for living fully both onstage and on film.  

When I have been asked what “genre” this falls into, I usually say: “It’s a “Dark Romantic Comedy.”  A bit like“ Brief Encounter”--- with a kleptomaniac and a guy who runs a children’s bookstore.  There is something about the story of Louisa and Chris – two lonely hearts awkwardly reaching across the void to try to connect and the obstacles without and within that keep them from that connection – that seems poignantly of this moment where loneliness and isolation are more acute than ever before.  Yet in spite of it all we yearn for love.  Hope springs eternal.  And even if that hope is continually dashed, we soldier on and bravely hope that it will come through the door again. So it is with Louisa and Chris.  

Two and a half years ago when we embarked on our pre-production for “Don’t Pick Up” we had big plans and no pandemic. COVID has presented its own set of challenges for filmmakers, but even without a pandemic to navigate, making a film can be costly and we find ourselves needing a bit more on the production side to get this film fully across the finish line. But l too have hope…and belief in the kindness of friends and strangers.  That’s where you come in.  You can help us get to the finish line.  Anything is something, truly.  Everything is appreciated.  Your support is priceless!  Bless all of your hearts and thanks for considering!

 

What We Need & What You Get

We are raising an additional $7000 for our budget to cover our post-production, festival marketing and put all necessary COVID protocols in place to ensure the safety of our cast and crew for the duration of our production. Your support will be invaluable!

But wait! there's something in it for you, too! We have some wonderful gifts in return for your support! Please check out our perks and grab the one that catches your eye...or sweet tooth! 

 

Impact

Filmmaking is filled with challenges, the greatest of which is financing. Producing a film is far more expensive than it seems and now with the additional COVID obstacles, our challenges are even greater. But these past two years have taught us many valuable lessons, one of the greatest being the invaluable presence of art in our lives. By supporting our award-winning team of filmmakers, you will have a hand in continuing to bring art into our homes and lives, and you will be helping artists get back to work! 

 

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Special Thanks in the Credits

Special Thanks in the Credits

$100 USD
We are very grateful for your support and we want to tell the world! We would love to give you Special Thanks in our film credits!
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  • Special Thanks in the Credits
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Exclusive Screening Pass

Exclusive Screening Pass

$250 USD
In addition to your name in the credits, you are invited to join us for an exclusive screening of the film once it's complete!
Included Items
  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Exclusive Screening Pass
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Drinks on Us!

Drinks on Us!

$500 USD
Thank you for your generous support at this level! To say thanks, we're inviting you to drinks with the writer and director at their favorite watering hole!
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  • Special Thanks in the Credits
  • Drinks on us!
  • Exclusive Screening Pass
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Producer Credit

Producer Credit

$1,000 USD
We are truly grateful for your support! We'd like to offer you tickets to one of our film screenings in New York City and a Producer Credit in the film...PLUS a batch of Susannah's Supernatural Brownies!
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  • Producer Credit
  • Supernatural Brownies
  • NYC Screening Tickets
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Executive Producer Credit

Executive Producer Credit

$5,000 USD
You are truly a champion and we can't thank you enough! We would love to offer you tickets to our World Premiere and an Executive Producer credit on our film...PLUS a batch of Susannah's Supernatural Brownies AND drinks with the writer and director at their favorite watering hole!
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  • Drinks on us!
  • World Premiere Tickets
  • Executive Producer Credit
  • Supernatural Brownies
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