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Imaginary Friends: A Movie

A short film about a woman, her imaginary friend and the strained relationship between them.

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Imaginary Friends: A Movie

Imaginary Friends: A Movie

Imaginary Friends: A Movie

Imaginary Friends: A Movie

Imaginary Friends: A Movie

A short film about a woman, her imaginary friend and the strained relationship between them.

A short film about a woman, her imaginary friend and the strained relationship between them.

A short film about a woman, her imaginary friend and the strained relationship between them.

A short film about a woman, her imaginary friend and the strained relationship between them.

Natalie Lynch
Natalie Lynch
Natalie Lynch
Natalie Lynch
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$12,680 USD by 132 backers
$12,350 USD by 125 backers on Sep 3, 2015


The Promo: Let Us Entertain You 


The video you watched about a fictional company called Imaginary Friends Inc., we made that! Jason directed, Natalie and Tara wrote/produced and it all came together like magic (well, magic that's born from lots of hard work). They wanted to not only make a promotional video but also what they are capable of on a shoe string budget. 

They pulled it off and now with your help they want to take the same level of professionalism and creativity and make this even bigger and more fantastic project! 




The Story: A Tall Tale

Sit back and we will tell you the tale of Imaginary Friends

It all started many years ago during a Pixie Stick fueled writing session. Natalie and Tara conceived a little brainchild, a web series named Imaginary Friends. Natalie and Tara loved their little web series but the world was not ready for Imaginary Friends and Imaginary Friends was not ready for the world.

Six years later (and at least as many rewrites) Imaginary Friends found its true voice as a short film. A funny, sweet and unique short film.

A year ago Tara introduced Jason C. Brown to Imaginary Friends and it was love at first sight. Jason immediately staked his claim, offering his first born child for the right to direct this little gem. While very talented, Natalie and Tara are horrible poker players and quickly lost the rights to Jason's first born... but that is a story for another day.

How much of the above is true? There is a movie, Natalie and Tara wrote it, Jason is directing it, and it is their baby. Now we... I mean they... I'm sorry, this third person stuff confuses us... We need your help to bring Imaginary Friends to life. We have a fantastic script, some amazing talent lined up, and the passion, the will and the determination to make this film amazing! 



The Plot: Who Are What is Imaginary Friends? 

Without giving too much away...

Violet (played by Natalie Lynch) is an impetuous young woman with a laundry list of petty problems in her life. Her issues are pretty ordinary. She dislikes her job, her relationship is on the rocks, oh, and she has an imaginary friend whom she has absolutely nothing in common with.  

Imaginary Friends actually follows the life of Toogie, an imaginary friend assigned to Violet, as he struggles to deal with his imaginary friendship with Violet and his real friendship with other imaginary friends. Yeah... there are other imaginary friends. You didn't think he was the only one did you?

This unlikely pair seeks help from Violet's therapist, Dr. Skochine (played by Tara Jayn) who, while well intentioned, is ill-equipped to deal with this type of couples therapy.

That is really as far as we can go without ruining the story for you. We know, it's not a lot... but trust us, its better this way.


The Budget: Dun Dun Dunnn

Cast+ Crew+ Equipment+ Permits+ Locations+ Costumes+  Fees= $$$$

 "Okay, I'm in! I want to help make magic. But where exactly is my money going?" 

We are so glad you asked because Tara made an adorable pie chart and we would hate to see her artwork go to waste. 

The Perks: Putting the Fun in Fundraising

Something for every pocketbook.


*** The Imaginary Friends Experience: One of a kind!! You and 6 of your friends can experience what it's like to have imaginary friends! There will be a party... you will invite your friends... we will provide the imaginary ones. An Imaginary Friend Inc. representative and 6 imaginary friends (played by our very talented pool of actors) will join you at your party. Imaginary Friends can see and talk to each other... but from the real world, only you can talk to your imaginary friend. It will be tricky... but a load of fun! (available in Los Angeles only)

Limited Number Perk!!! Tara will make you an Imaginary Friend! Check out the one she made of Natalie as a rabbit!



DUDE! Where did you get that shirt?

ADG PERK SHIRT!
The Team: Getting To Know You

Natalie Lynch (Violet)- Natalie is the co-writer and creator of Imaginary Friends. She is an actress, sometimes writer, sometimes producer and sometimes costumer. Pretty much she's just a push over.  She also created and produces the very successful LA-based stage show, A Drinking Game. 
Tara Jayn (Dr. Susan Skochine)- Tara is the other co-writer and creator of Imaginary Friends. An actor that turned to producing when she and Natalie just couldn't stop having great ideas that needed to get made. She has also produced the web series Social Medium (HollyWeb Fest Official Selection)  and the short film Room 313.  You might have seen her face on Parks and Recreation if you didn't blink.
Jason C. Brown (Director)- Jason has worked in the film and television business in Los Angeles for the last 10 years on such feature films as Avatar and The Adventures of Tintin.  He has worked in the Directors Guild of America for the last five years mostly in television, on such shows as Medium, CSI:NY and Awkward.  He began directing while still living in Ohio on a short film titled "Dogs Best Friend" and is anxious to being filming Imaginary Friends!!!
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Getting Chummy

$100 USD
Come rub elbows with the cast and crew at our official screening of Imaginary Friends. Before the downloads even go out to our backers, we'll be showing the movie to a small select group and you can be there. (Travel & stay not included Canadian backers please add $5 for shipping. Outside the US/Canada add $10). +Sneak Peek Download of the Movie +Sticker +Shout Out
Estimated Shipping
February 2016
5 claimed

Hey Buddy

$1 USD
No donation is too small. You are awesome and we're gonna let the world know. We will thank you on Facebook and Twitter so get ready for some internet love.
1 claimed

Stuck On You

$5 USD
Everybody wants a sticker! In this perk we'll send you one of our awesome Imaginary Friends stickers to put on your Trapper Keeper or whatever, you're an adult. We're not gonna tell you how to live your life. (Canadian backers please add $5 for shipping. Outside the US/Canada add $10) Sticker +Shout Out
Estimated Shipping
October 2015
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Thanks Mate!

$15 USD
Wanna be the first to see how Imaginary Friends turns out? Grab this perk and we'll send you an exclusive download of the film before it goes to festival or wins an Oscar. (Canadian backers please add $5 for shipping. Outside the US/Canada add $10) Download +Sticker +Shout Out
Estimated Shipping
February 2016
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Like Family

$25 USD
Adopt an Imaginary Friend: For less than the price of a cup of coffee a day you can adopt your very own Imaginary Friend. Everyday Imaginary Friends suffer in silence. Unseen, unheard, unloved. Make a difference in the imaginary life of an Imaginary Friend today. Your donation will get you the photo and biography of the Imaginary Friend who's life you are changing. (Canadian backers please add $5 for shipping. Outside the US/Canada add $10) + Sneak Peek Download +Sticker +Shout Out
Estimated Shipping
November 2015
13 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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