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My Sweet Lord: Short Film

A break up movie with God

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My Sweet Lord: Short Film

My Sweet Lord: Short Film

My Sweet Lord: Short Film

My Sweet Lord: Short Film

My Sweet Lord: Short Film

A break up movie with God

A break up movie with God

A break up movie with God

A break up movie with God

Dora Paphides
Dora Paphides
Dora Paphides
Dora Paphides
1 Campaign |
London, United Kingdom
$1,198 USD $1,198 USD 23 backers
100% of $1,196 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Celeste, 16, is an avid Christian but questions her religion when she seems to be the only person who hasn't connected with God! As a youth church community club activity, Celeste and her church pals take magic mushrooms to attempt to find The Lord, but how will her mother, a local oracle, react to this cardinal sin?

Short Summary

Contributors fund ideas they can be passionate about and to people they trust. Here are some things to do in this section:

  • Hello! I'm Dora and I'm a writer-director from London.
  • I first got into film when I was 13 and registered that Sims 3 wasn't a hobby. I realised that I was actually quite boring and had no real deep interests. I started watching iMBD's top 100 films, starting with Pulp Fiction (I was definitely too young for the gimp scene) and Se7en. 5 years later I have watched all 100 of iMBD's top films, and now making my own films.
  • This is my most ambitious project yet and with a little help I think myself and the cast and crew could make something really special.

Breaking down the costs

When writing this I wanted to make something that was fun for our crew to make, and fun for you to watch, which meant I got majorly carried away when writing, this is what the funds will be used for:

  • LOCATIONS: I've secured a church, ambulance and clinic for the film but need some money to pay the practice owners for their time and assistance. (£150)
  • COSTUME: There are 12 different outfits that will be brought (£215). Including wigs and cowboy boots (yeehaw)
  • SET & PROPS: So the set is $$$$$$. I've managed to swerve costs but this one is really killing me - I need to by 80 Christian crosses. I also need to buy a hospital bed on wheels, general Christian iconography, an old fashioned TV set, frogs legs and a number of other quite arbitrary items Amazon don't stock (£275).
  • TECH: This is the other big one. I need to hire some new kit, which I haven't used before. A wide lens (like the fisheye one in "The Favourite"), LAV mics (which a teeny tiny mics you stick on people's chest to get nice audio) and a zoom lens (to get those quick Wes Anderson zooms in) (£175 to hire over 3 days).
  • OTHER: I need to cover costs of the actors travel and food expenses during filming (£115)

The Impact

Funding this makes the world of difference in my life. Once this is done I am hoping to enter it into film festivals, which, if I won an award at 18 would be INSANE. Getting an award isn't just motivated by "winning" for someone by age, it means that when I leave school in June, it might give me enough credibility to potentially start this as a career - which would be a dream.

Risks & Challenges

It's not going to be easy sailing, there are going to be a few challenges:

  • Filming in public spaces and protecting people's privacy.
  • Working with adult actors.
  • Creating a natural bond between the mother and daughter, that other mothers and daughters can universally identify with, whether you're an oracle or not. 

Other Ways You Can Help

Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:

  • Ask folks to get the word out and make some noise about your campaign.
  • Remind them to use the Indiegogo share tools!
  • If you have any Christian iconography lying about, I need to find 80 crucifixed by the 14th of April.

And that's all there is to it.

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Exclusive peak at final film

Currency Conversion $4 USD
£3 GBP
You get to be one of the very first people to watch "My Sweet Lord" from the very comfort of your own home. I'll send out a link or DVD (whatever you prefer) to get first dibs on the movie!
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
1 claimed

Name on the credits

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
Steven Spielberg, George Clooney, God - all people who have been part of the "thank-you section" - now's your chance to be part of that list!!
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
  • Name in thank roll of credits
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
6 claimed

Crucifix from film

Currency Conversion $19 USD
£15 GBP
Each of the crucifixes are going to have a lot of screen time. If you opt for this perk, this film won't just be a film, it'll be an interactive "Where's Wally" for your crucifix!!
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
  • Crucifix
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
2 out of 80 of claimed
Ships to European Union
Filming/photography/editing

Filming/photography/editing

Currency Conversion $63 USD $126 USD (50% off)
£50 GBP
I will edit/shoot/film anything of your choosing!
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
  • Filming/editing/photo session
Estimated Shipping
July 2019
1 out of 15 of claimed

Executive producer credit

Currency Conversion $189 USD
£150 GBP
How would you like to have your name amongst the likes of Tom Hanks, George Lucas, OPRAH!!! - well none of these guys are exec-ing my film but you can now be and executive producer just like them!
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
  • Executive producer credit
Estimated Shipping
June 6201
2 out of 4 of claimed

Personalised Leather Jacket

Currency Conversion $252 USD $346 USD (27% off)
£200 GBP
This isn't just any leather jacket. It's a bespoke hand-painted personalised leather jacket, as seen on the back of Caitlin Moran's "How to be Famous". You can choose from a selection of fun catch phrases or pick your own. If you want to choose a catchphrase, please email me at dorapaphides@gmail.com.
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
  • Name in thank roll of credits
  • Handpainted Leather Jacket
Estimated Shipping
July 2019
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Character named after you

Currency Conversion $378 USD
£300 GBP
How great would it to be IN a film, without all the hassle of actually turning up?? Well, come and live the full fantasy with this perk!! CHARACTERS: Father (your name) - a fun loving "Ned Flanders"-ish priest who is a bit of a local legend. Paramedic (your name) - a sarcastic paramedic who taunts Celeste for her poor choice of religion.
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
  • Name in thank roll of credits
  • Character named after you
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
0 out of 2 of claimed

THE MOTHERLOAD

Currency Conversion $503 USD $532 USD (5% off)
£400 GBP
Can't decide what to get? Well you could have all these in this very exclusive Motherload option! HOW SWEET?!
Included Items
  • A first look at the film!
  • Name in thank roll of credits
  • Filming/editing/photo session
  • Executive producer credit
  • Handpainted Leather Jacket
  • Crucifix
Estimated Shipping
July 2019
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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