Summary
Hello! My name is Vanessa Scarpelli and I am raising money to make my thesis film, “Proceed to Route”. “Proceed to Route” is a dark comedy/family drama about a mother and two sisters, Dale and Ramona, dealing with the sudden passing of their brother/son, and his influence on the deteriorating life of our protagonist, Dale. The film centers on the relationships between family and how what you want in life isn’t always the best thing for you.
What We Need & What You Get
Here's why we need to raise money:
- Catering: I can’t make this film on my own, and if I have a crew I need money to feed them!
- Supplies: gaff tape, set decor, film equipment, and all of the other supplies necessary to make this film a reality
- Location: nice houses don’t come cheap! We will need money to secure our location for the film
- COVID-19 Safety Supplies: Of course because of the current COVID-19 situation, we want to take every precaution necessary to make this film safe above all else. However cleaning supplies are not free so we will need some money to keep everyone safe
- What You Get: there are perks for specific amounts donated, but everyone who donates regardless of the amount will get a link to the film and a special thanks credit!
Who We Are
Vanessa North Scarpelli (Director/Producer)
Vanessa is a senior Cinema and Photography major from Rhode Island. She has worked on a variety of student films, mainly in the assistant directing department but also in directing, grip and electric, and producing. Her latest projects were "Room Full of Grieving Mothers" and "Page of Cups".
Corey Laisure (Producer)
Corey Laisure is a senior cinema production major at ithaca college. He likes chatting with loved ones and going on long drives.
Caroline Brophy (Producer)
Caroline Brophy is a senior at Ithaca College. She is from Philadelphia and is studying for a BFA in Film, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Chloe Levy (Director of Photography)
Chloe Levy is a junior Film, Photography, and Visual Arts major from New Jersey. She has previously worked in the camera department of senior thesis projects such as "Seafood Surprise", "Not All Men", "Room Full of Grieving Mothers", and "The Red Herring".
Mira Moreau (Assistant Director)
A'lexiz Dennis (Script Supervisor/Production Design)
Liv DiPasca (1st Assistant Camera)
Abby Atkeson (2nd Assistant Camera)
Chuck Bemis (Gaffer)
Ryan Lemay (Grip)
Kate Manning (Grip)
Bass Conde (Sound)
Charles Bemis (Editor)
Will Barnes (Assistant Editor)
Avery Lavalle (Composer)
Abi Mejia (Graphic Design)
Lillian Herrick as Dale
Josh Witzling as Ryan
Katherine Nevils as Ramona
Laura Stisser as Mom
Other Ways You Can Help
We know not everyone can afford to contribute, especially in these current times, but that doesn't mean you can't help! Share the campaign on facebook or other social media! Tell your friends! We really appreciate it!