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Not Without Cause

Two battling families, one wealthy, one poor, are ironically both suffering from similar problems. A film about the struggle to overcome loss.

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Not Without Cause

Not Without Cause

Not Without Cause

Not Without Cause

Not Without Cause

Two battling families, one wealthy, one poor, are ironically both suffering from similar problems. A film about the struggle to overcome loss.

Two battling families, one wealthy, one poor, are ironically both suffering from similar problems. A film about the struggle to overcome loss.

Two battling families, one wealthy, one poor, are ironically both suffering from similar problems. A film about the struggle to overcome loss.

Two battling families, one wealthy, one poor, are ironically both suffering from similar problems. A film about the struggle to overcome loss.

Mike O'Connor
Mike O'Connor
Mike O'Connor
Mike O'Connor
1 Campaign |
Toronto, Canada
$1,030 USD 11 backers
6% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

When the popular young athlete Shane's whole world is shattered by a surgery that leaves him crippled, Shane uncovers what appears to be the doctor's twisted intent. Will this begin a journey towards becoming a man or will Shane fall down a slippery slope of hatred, malice and revenge?


''A riveting script. It’s a decent bargain in terms of production value. It’s a project that could be shot on a minimal and shoestring budget. The merits of the script lay in its character development and plot intrigue. It’s solid writing." - quote from a Screenwriter who works for The BlueCat competition.

About The Project

Goals: 

-Submit the movie to film festivals and find a distributor. Any and all profits will be given to charity.

-Provide people with an entertaining experience. They say people are happier when they spend their money on experiences rather than material objects. 

This is a dramatic thriller that has been in the making for many years. We are now gearing up for production and need your support!


“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. Books taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, or who had ever been alive.” 
― James Baldwin

The Crew

Mike O'Connor: Director/Writer

Mike has written and produced several short films and is in the process of creating two feature-length films. Mike has acted for over twenty years and most recently played a lead role in Breakout, The Connecticut Conspiracy, for The Discovery Channel.

"This project is important to me for many reasons. Firstly, I believe films should be entertaining. However, anyone who knows me, knows that I care about the world. So an equally important goal for the project involves exploring significant themes. For example, chronic pain is something I've had personal experience with and addiction is something I've witnessed first hand. We all experience pain and the film explores this issue. My next feature film is a comedy. I promise."

“Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”
C.S. Lewis 

Taylor Zeller-Newman - Cinematographer

Michael Knox - Line-producer/First Assistant Director

Neil Hansen - Key Grip

The Cast

What will bring all the hard work and dedication to life.

Seb Marziali

Jessica Sangiuliano

Erin McCann 

The Impact

Like the books James Baldwin speaks of, this film hopes to enlighten and connect people. It is a cautionary tale. One that deals with humanities struggle to sustain the earth and to live in harmony with it. We all struggle with our destructive side and we all battle against ignorance and arrogance. 

Contributors can rest assured that they are helping to make a beautiful, entertaining, and thought provoking film 'to rouse a deaf world'. 

Our ultimate goal is to raise awareness about chronic pain and addiction. Any and all profits will go to charities!

What We Need & What You Get

No film is free, and although we aim to keep the budget low, we do need every bit of your support.

Let's break it down for you! (smash it if you like). 

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And that's it folks! We are so looking forward to getting started on this film, and hope you can get just as excited about it too! We'd love for you to get involved and connected with the films progress! 

Just choose a perk, from $5 - $1500. EVERY BIT HELPS to make this film come to fruition! And await our final product!

More Ways You Can Help

Can't contribute monetarily? Here are some other ways you can help!

  • Get the word out and make some noise about the campaign.
  • Share the page on Facebook, twitter, and more!
  • Come to the final screening!

More information will be posted throughout the campaign on this site and on www.notwithoutcause.com



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