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Love is Thicker than Water

Downton Abbey's 'Atticus' teams up with DROP DEAD FRED Director on 'boy meets girl' romantic drama

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Love is Thicker than Water

Love is Thicker than Water

Love is Thicker than Water

Love is Thicker than Water

Love is Thicker than Water

Downton Abbey's 'Atticus' teams up with DROP DEAD FRED Director on 'boy meets girl' romantic drama

Downton Abbey's 'Atticus' teams up with DROP DEAD FRED Director on 'boy meets girl' romantic drama

Downton Abbey's 'Atticus' teams up with DROP DEAD FRED Director on 'boy meets girl' romantic drama

Downton Abbey's 'Atticus' teams up with DROP DEAD FRED Director on 'boy meets girl' romantic drama

Matt Barber
Matt Barber
Matt Barber
Matt Barber
1 Campaign |
London, United Kingdom
$10,947 USD $10,947 USD 65 backers
41% of $26,403 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

What is Love is Thicker than Water?

They say that opposites attract, but what happens next? Do opposites stay together? What happens when opposites meet the parents and siblings? And can opposites weather the inevitable storm when it comes?
Often quirky and fun, sometimes painful and rough, Love is Thicker than Water gives an uncompromisingly true account of real love. 
This hugely exciting project also takes a novel approach to film making, using the skills of two directors to create both strong performance and visual dynamics.  
Love is Thicker than Water is a collaboration between veteran cult film director Ate de Jong (Drop Dead Fred) and Emily Harris, multi-award winning short film director and Head of Film Production at the Victoria and Albert Museum, making her feature film debut.
Have a look at our promo reel, perhaps you already did, and you'll get the picture (we hope). 
The Cast Includes:

Johnny Flynn - Starred opposite Anne Hathaway in Song One; plays the lead in Comedy Central's new sitcom Brotherhood and is an internationally acclaimed musician. Soon to be playing the lead in a new film about the Kinks.



Lydia Wilson -  Nominated for an Olivier award for her role in Charles III; starred alongside Domhall Gleeson and Bill Nighy in Richard Curtis' About Time. From October onwards to be seen on Broadway in Charles III.



Juliet Stevenson - CBE; Olivier award Winner; five times Olivier award nominee, four times BAFTA nominee. Films include Bend it Like Beckham, Mona Lisa Smile and Being Julia.


Henry Goodman - Two times Olivier award Winner; Most recently 'Dr List' in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Other films include Notting Hill and Woman in Gold.


Jessica Gunning - Starred in Golden Globe and BAFTA nominated Pride; Starred in The Woman in Red (BBC).


Ellie Kendrick - Meera Reed in HBO's Game of Thrones; Anne Frank  in BBC 1's The Diary of Anne Frank



Al Weaver - Stars alongside James Norton in ITV's Grantchester.


Alex Lanipekun - Hank Wonham in Showtime's Homeland, also Ben Kaplan in BBC's Spooks.



Remy Beasley - Beyonce in Sky One's Stella. And a real new discovery in Love is Thicker than Water.



Why Indiegogo?

We had a brilliant shoot and have completed principle photography. Now we need YOUR help to complete the movie! Moving into post production, we need to raise additional funds in order to make the film the very best we possibly can and secure a theatrical release.

Every contribution will directly help us to do justice to the incredible work of everyone involved so far.


Where your money goes...

Your backing is the final push to bring Love is Thicker than Water to a higher and more visible level so that it can compete at the best festivals, and achieve cinematic release in great quality theatres throughout the UK and abroad. 
The money will go directly towards additional production costs including:
  • Editing - To get the best final version possible from the footage in the can we need some extra time in the editing suite with our fantastic editor.
  • ADR - (Additional Dialogue Replacement) Unforeseen factors like low flying planes mean re-recording dialogue in a studio. 
  • Grading - Colour balancing in order to make the film's look match up to the awesome acting and camera work
  • Music  - Under the supervision of Johnny Flynn, we will create a soundscape using the songs of up and coming and established folk artists to boost the story
  • Sound Design - Another absolutely crucial element to tell the story properly.


...& What You Will Get

LOOK AT OUR PERKS, many too good to be true.

Our Hopes for Love is Thicker than Water

At a time when technology and the pace of life mean that we are ever more separated from personal interactions and relationships, this film couldn't be more timely. Bringing back to the fore family and romantic relationships and reminding us all how important the little moments and snapshots of life are.


We want to raise these funds to increase the quality of Love is Thicker than Water and showcase it at festivals from Autumn 2015 as the first step on the path to a wider release both in theatres and across other platforms. If we're lucky enough to go beyond our funding target, we'll use the money to further promote the film.

Risks and Challenges

Getting Love is Thicker than Water to this stage has been an insightful journey for all of us involved. From here on in, there are a few more steps to cross:
FINISHING THE FILM - we're almost there! An amazing amount of dedication and generosity from everyone involved mean that we have all of the footage in the can. Now we just need your help for the final push to cross the finish line.

SPREADING THE WORD - We're developing a great following on social media and in order to get the film out there, we need as many people as possible to be talking about it so please do spread this far and wide.

INCREASING PROFILE - In order to promote this film properly, we're going to need a great deal of support from you and from everyone who you speak to. More profile means more press and more press means a better likelihood that the film will be seen by more people.


What to do now

If you like what you've read and seen about the movie, we'd love you to pledge and hope that there is a reward that interests you. Simply click on it and follow the instructions from there. 
But you can support us in other ways too. We are sure that the more people who hear about it, the closer we will get to completing the film, so please do share our Indiegogo page amongst your friends and family. Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. 
Facebook.com/LITTWFilm

Thank you so much for being part of the journey so far.
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DIGITAL HIGH FIVE

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
A thank you via twitter or email from one of our directors Emily Harris or Ate de Jong (your choice), all of the team's most sincere gratitude and the knowledge that you've helped to bring Love is Thicker than Water a step closer to completion.
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September 2015
1 claimed

DIGITAL KISS

Currency Conversion $13 USD
£10 GBP
One of our directors, (add £5 and you get both together) will blow you a romantic kiss and a personal thank you, send to you per mobile, tablet, facebook -- any way you like.
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September 2015
2 claimed

SUNGLASSES OFF

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
Cuddle up and watch the DVD -- you'll get it before it hits the stores. And with £ 4 extra we'll get one of the actors to sign the sleeve.
7 claimed
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FRED FANS

Currency Conversion $30 USD
£24 GBP
For the die hard Drop Dead Fred fans, we have one original Drop Dead Fred wrist watch (director Ate de Jong will sacrifice his treasured possession) Only wound up once. Guess at what time the clock stopped (analogue time). Closest guess wins. All others get a special DDF picture from Drop Dead Fred Land signed by the director.
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September 2015
4 claimed
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MAGIC MESSAGE

Currency Conversion $31 USD
£25 GBP
You need a stooge? We'll do it for you. Send us the message (up to 30 seconds) and either Emily Harris or Ate de Jong will personally record this and forward it to your intended recipient. (hey we're not crazy, so there's a limit to decency and we'll only do it for a limited number. If you really need it, you better be quick)
5 out of 50 of claimed
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NEON NAME

Currency Conversion $41 USD
£33 GBP
You get a special contributors thank you in the end credits on the movie. Why £33.33? (Yup, the site doesn't accept pennies behind the comma, but we do). We’ll tell you why on a personal postcard, but you have to move first.
10 claimed
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OWN A PIECE OF THE ACTION

Currency Conversion $63 USD
£50 GBP
You will receive a small prop used in the film, like a piece of wall paper, some animated drawings, a page of sheet music or similar. All actually used in the film. And you get the credit too. (we have a limited number of genuine props, you can be assured we didn't buy some extra in a local gift shop)
3 out of 34 of claimed
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OWN A BIGGER PIECE OF THE PIE

Currency Conversion $94 USD
£75 GBP
You will receive a large prop used in the film, like a special item of clothing, jewelry, Vida’s original proposal note or similar
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WALLFLOWER

Currency Conversion $126 USD
£100 GBP
You want the credit? You get it! In a bigger font as the previous contributors category. Plus you receive a copy of the film poster, signed by the directors Ate de Jong and Emily Harris plus one actor (your choice - subject to availability)
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September 2015
3 claimed
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PAGE FROM THE EDGE

Currency Conversion $133 USD
£106 GBP
One original handwritten page by writer Ate de Jong of the first draft script written on hand-made paper. There are only 106 pages so be quick.
3 out of 106 of claimed
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A FUTURE CLASSIC

Currency Conversion $200 USD
£159 GBP
A copy of the script with all its annotations. (some remarks wouldn't pass the censor board, so not for the faint at heart). 106 pages total and you'll get the DVD included to see which pages actually landed on the screen.
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SHOW & TELL

Currency Conversion $251 USD
£200 GBP
Anyone with ambitions to make a film, this is your bible. You'll get the script (with annotations) plus all the shotlists/story boards, including the scenes that didn't make it into the movie. You'll also get a DVD so you can compare the intended shots, the written scenes and the final results. Learn from our mistakes, no even better, admire our ambition!
1 claimed

NO BLIND DATE LUNCH

Currency Conversion $314 USD
£250 GBP
Your choice of one of the above PLUS you and one guest will be invited to a special lunch –our treat—at the Victoria & Albert Museum lunchroom together with directors Emily Harris and Ate de Jong. (max 6 people per lunch so you'll get all the personal attention)
6 out of 25 of claimed
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INFLUENCE

Currency Conversion $629 USD
£500 GBP
Your choice of one of the above PLUS a day’s access to a post production event such as sound mix, music recording or grading, and a non-public test screening of the movie before the premiere in attendance of several of the filmmakers
3 claimed

GRATITUDE DE LUXE

Currency Conversion $1,886 USD
£1,500 GBP
A credit as ASSOCIATE-PRODUCER on the movie , and two tickets to the red carpet premiere screening. And of course you'll get the DVD, poster, prop and lunch also.
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BEYOND IMMORTALITY

Currency Conversion $3,772 USD
£3,000 GBP
Your choice of one of the above PLUS a CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit in the front titles, and two tickets to the red carpet premiere screening seated in the VIP section with cast and filmmakers. And any and all of the previous perks your heart desires.
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