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The Big Day is a comedy feature film that combines the best elements of a wedding flick with the bachelor party comedy.
The film opens hours before an elegant wedding when the groom-to-be realizes that the stripper from the bachelor party the night before is actually a hooker. Having slept with one of the groomsmen, she refuses to leave the wedding venue until she is paid.
With no cash to be found, the groom and his groomsmen attempt to hide the prostitute from the bride, her father, and her eccentric bridesmaids in an effort to save the wedding. Their efforts are thwarted, however, at the arrival of the hooker's pimp, whose outlandish financial demands put the groom's wedding, relationship, and life in jeopardy.
These statistics are unsettling, but sitting around and complaining about the problem does nothing to fix it. As female and minority filmmakers, the biggest weapon in our arsenal to change these statistics is to tell stories. That's why it was so important that while working on the script, we wrote in strong roles for females and minorities.
The best way to support women and minority filmmakers is by supporting the projects they work on. Your contribution will open up more opportunities for women and other minorities both on screen and off.
Arian Harandi graduated Chapman University’s film production program in 2011 with an emphasis in directing. He wrote and directed his thesis film, Over the Line, which was well received on the festival circuit. Notable awards/nominations for this film include Official Selection in the Offshoot International Film Festival, Official Selection in the Desert Rock Film Festival, Official Selection in the Big Island Film Festival, and Official Selection in the Sunscreen International Film Festival.
Harandi has extensive experience directing independent narrative films. To view more of Arian Harandi's previous work, click here or visit www.ArianHarandi.com
A graduate of Chapman University’s film production program with an emphasis in producing (BFA Film Production 2010), Melissa Izbicki is well versed in producing independent narrative films. Her resume consists of over seven narrative short films that have performed well at numerous festivals across the country. Notable awards/nominations include a 2010 Chapman University Cecil Award Nominee for Cinematography (The Exit), Official Selection in the Academy-Accredited 2010 LA Shorts Festival (Double Negative), NexTV’s Web Series/Short Film Competition (Double Negative), Winner of the 2008 LA Comedy Shorts Screenplay Competition (Danny Caldwell Goes to Hell), selected for the 2010 Chapman University Location Filmmaking Grant (You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby) and Official Selection in the 2012 Offshoot International Film Festival (Over the Line).
Izbicki has extensive experience producing narrative films. Please check out some of her previous work by clicking here or visit www.MelissaIzbicki.com
You're donations will help us make this film a reality! Here's a breakdown of where the money will go once we're fully funded:
10% Insurance
5% Film Permits
30% Equipment
25% Wardrobe, Set Dressing, and Production Design
10% Meals, Craft Service
20% Post Production, Music Rights
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Ever wanted to have a real producer credit under you belt? Donate $500 and you'll be credited on screen as an Associate Producer! Plus, you'll get all the previously mentioned perks!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
$5 USD
Every contribution makes a difference. By donating to this film, you're creating opportunities for women and minority filmmakers... and helping us making a hysterical film in the process!
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SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUT
$10 USD
The cast and crew will give you a personalized social media shout out!
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
$25 USD
Your donation will get you a digital download of the completed feature film long before it's available to the general public! Plus, you'll receive all other aforementioned perks!
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GET THE FILM ON DVD
$35 USD
Get a copy of the film on DVD! Plus, get all of the previous perks!
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GET THE FILM ON BLU-RAY
$40 USD
Get a copy of the film on Blu-Ray! Plus, get all of the previous perks (except DVD)!
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GET BEHIND THE SCENES
$50 USD
You'll receive all other perks, plus you'll get exclusive behind the scenes content as the film moves through production. You'll know more about the film than anyone else!
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SPECIAL THANKS IN THE CREDITS
$75 USD
Ever wanted to see your name on the big screen? For $75 you'll receive all of the previous perks plus you'll get your name in credits with a special thanks from the cast and crew!
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BE AN EXTRA IN THE FILM
$100 USD
Ever wanted to be in a movie? For $100 you can be an extra on set! Plus you'll receive all other previous perks! (Transportation not included)
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ATTEND THE PREMIERE
$200 USD
For $200 you'll receive all previous perks, plus you'll receive an exclusive invitation to the film's premiere! (Transportation not included)
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SIGNED COPY OF THE SCRIPT
$250 USD
Get a copy of the script signed by the cast and crew. Plus, you'll get all previous perks!
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ATTEND THE WRAP PARTY
$300 USD
Not only will you get to attend the film's premiere, but you'll receive an exclusive invitation to the wrap party! Plus, you'll get all previous perks! (Transportation not included)
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
$1,000 USD
For $1000, you'll receive all previous perks plus you'll be credited as an Executive Producer on the project.