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The Extraordinary Farewell

Discover magician H. Henry Locke's sinister secret - join Seamus Dever & Marsha Thomason’s new film!

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The Extraordinary Farewell

The Extraordinary Farewell

The Extraordinary Farewell

The Extraordinary Farewell

The Extraordinary Farewell

Discover magician H. Henry Locke's sinister secret - join Seamus Dever & Marsha Thomason’s new film!

Discover magician H. Henry Locke's sinister secret - join Seamus Dever & Marsha Thomason’s new film!

Discover magician H. Henry Locke's sinister secret - join Seamus Dever & Marsha Thomason’s new film!

Discover magician H. Henry Locke's sinister secret - join Seamus Dever & Marsha Thomason’s new film!

Zach Kranzler
Zach Kranzler
Zach Kranzler
Zach Kranzler
1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$130,555 USD 827 backers
52% of $250,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal


We're lucky to have built such an amazing team for The Extraordinary Farewell.

Thank you all!

GO TEAM FAREWELL!

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In 1950 there was no performer more gripping than magician H. Henry Locke (Seamus Dever). The shadow his fame cast was unparalleled. His magic and illusions astonished audiences like no other. Same as his tricks, his life was cloaked in secrecy. The absence of public appearances rendered every performance newsworthy. Intrigue surrounding Locke reaches its climax with the announcement he’s to perform one final show and never again be seen.

This is the story of his last day.

Meeting with enigmatic journalist Claire Samuel (Marsha Thomason), Henry discloses a remorseful bargain made with a wicked man named Anthony James. Having been bled of his magical ability by James, Locke is electrified by Claire’s 8 year old son Max and the potency of his burgeoning magical ability.

When the sinister James arrives to clamp down on Max's life, Locke’s farewell performance becomes the grandest display of misdirection with a bullet and a gun.


When you watch actors perform with emotional deftness and nuance, building moments into a scene that builds to the climax, it reminds us why we cherish the intimacy of character-driven movies. The Extraordinary Farewell was written with this in mind.

Coupling rich character depth with un-interrupted scenes, you’re afforded time to absorb the subtext of the performances that shape the story and the movie. Story-wise, very little is “on the nose” so beat by beat you’ll indulge reading between the lines as the story unravels.

Watch Marsha and Seamus discuss their characters and the story below:

  
Director’s Note: I've been fascinated with magic since I performed a neighborhood magic show at age 7. The grandeur, mystery, and secrecy of magicians is unrivaled in any profession. This makes magic the perfect backdrop for The Extraordinary Farewell as grandeur, mystery, and secrecy help unravel the personal, private toll fame takes on H. Henry Locke.

When I started developing The Extraordinary Farewell, I wanted it to be a story actors could sink their teeth into. As I wrote, Marsha and Seamus danced through my imagination as the main characters. Having the privilege of working with them in the past, I knew they would sink in their teeth. But how they’ve developed the characters in table reads and script breakdowns is beyond my imagination. From body language to speaking cadence to those subtle moments of connectedness, they're crafting mesmerizing characters that will undoubtedly give you chills when watching.



Recognized for his fine work as Det. Kevin Ryan in the hit ABC series Castle, (currently in its 7th season), Seamus's two master’s degrees in Theater Arts (Carnegie-Mellon and Moscow Theater Arts) are accomplishments in and of themselves. Consider he’s a lifetime member of The Actors Studio along with his accomplishments on stages and screens, and you'll understand the genius he brings to the lead role, magician H. Henry Locke.

His other screen credits include Army Wives, General Hospital, Hollywoodland, and Mad Men.

Just finishing her 6 season run as Diana Berrigan on USA's hit series, White Collar, Marsha has worked in front of the camera since the age of 16.  She has charmed and stirred audiences alike through her unique approach to developing characters. As the elusive journalist Claire Samuels, her acute attention to subtly serves the story so well.

Marsha is also known for playing Nessa Holt on Las Vegas and Naomi Dorrit on Lost. She has also appeared in Black Knight, Haunted Mansion and the popular UK series: Where the Heart Is, Playing the Field and Pie in the Sky.


Zachary Kranzler - Writer/Director

Zach's creative career spans 20 years and includes work in front of and behind the camera. 

His first foray into producing feature films is the documentary No Subtitles Necessary, which world premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and garnered an Emmy nomination.

His brief stint as an actor includes gigs on NBC’s Fraiser, Las Vegas, and Fox’s cult series Firefly.

Currently, he produces and directs commercials and content for Ham on Rye (reel below).



Zoltán Honti - Cinematographer

Zoltán is a Hungarian native. He holds an MFA from the prestigious AFI and was mentored by renowned cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond. His feature credits include A Necessary Death, The Maiden Danced to Death, and The Last Exorcism.

Marie France - Costume Design

Marie France is a graduate of fine arts from École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. Upon moving to the US, she began designing costumes for musician-composer Prince, including those for his features Purple Rain and Under the Cherry Moon.

Her other feature credits include The Dangerous Lives of Alter Boys, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and Black Knight.

Pico Sound - Score

Pico Sound creates inspired original music and sound design. They deliver seamless, world class sonic components for the wide variety of moving things in today’s media landscape. Clients include Starbucks, Bank of the West, and Microsoft.


 


Above any other benefit, IndieGoGo brings you and us together to make this movie. You’re not only a backer, you’re now an official member of the production team. You’re able to grab a seat in production meetings and be privy to creative and logistical decisions, and even visit the set through our amazing perks. These benefits are only possible through crowdfunding.

Another benefit is efficiency. In every possible way (creatively, financially, logistically, etc.) we’ll be able to realize The Extraordinary Farewell in an efficient manner. We've streamlined all aspects of production and as such this project will be a shining example of "a whole lot costing very little." This approach would be lost with the over-the-shoulder micro managing that comes with traditional financing.

100% of the funds raised goes into actually producing the movie (aside from crowdfunding fees) because we've covered the cost of development. See our spending projections:


The Extraordinary Farewell will be a part of your life forever. There are few things as special as watching a feature film you helped create; a feature film that bears your name. 

We’re excited to have you on the team!


F.A.Q.

I entered the wrong email address! How do I fix that?

Please send an email and friendly note to team@extraordinaryfarewell.com and we'll update.

How do I update my address if it changes?

Please send an email and friendly note to team@extraordinaryfarewell.com and we'll update.

Can the perks be shipped to an address that isn't our billing address?

Yup. Just make sure you enter different billing and shipping If you change your address during or after the campaign, please remember to let us know at team@extraordinaryfarewell.com

How will the funders be kept informed during and after the campaign?

Primarily through Indiegogo and www.facebook.com/TheExtraordinaryFarewell. Some tweeting will occur as well: @TEFMovie

What's the production timeline?

Shooting is scheduled for summer 2015 followed promptly by post-production.

I posted a question to the site. When will I get a response?

If its mean, not for a while. Kidding! We are trying our best to answer them all ASAP. If you have something urgent in mind, please contact us at team@extraordinaryfarewell.com

Will there be more perks offered?

Yup. Grab a perk now because backers will be the first to know when they go live.




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Autographed Deck of Cards

$50 USD
Here’s your exclusive TEF deck of cards with an AUTOGRAPHED 2 of Hearts by Seamus and Marsha! What a magical combination! Cards are poker-sized 310gsm professional casino cardstock with a linen finish. All this means they feel amazing in your hands. And they ship in a custom TEF metal case. You’re gonna love them! + Free shipping in the US + Digital Download + Behind the Scenes Access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
Estimated Shipping
September 2015
58 out of 100 of claimed

Honored

$5 USD
It feels great to be honored, that's why we're honoring you. Every time you visit our site, soak in your name on our list of Honorary Contributors.
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February 2015
22 claimed

Behind the Scenes Access

$10 USD
You ready to peek behind the curtain? Your contribution gains access to our exclusive behind-the-scenes content blog. Pics, movies, it’ll all be here, and nowhere else.
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March 2015
32 claimed

International Shipping Fee

$15 USD
If you didn't already add $15 to your original payment, and you are outside of the U.S., you can add it here so that we can get your wonderful perk off to you right away!
18 claimed

Digital Premiere Download

$25 USD
This is your digital version of the movie. No matter where you are in the world, before anyone else, you're downloading an HD version of the finished movie the same day it makes it's festival world premiere. Did we mention before anyone else? + Behind the Scenes Access
Estimated Shipping
January 2016
87 claimed

Picture This: DVD

$30 USD
This is the DVD of the film. Yes it’s back to basics, but nothing beats a classic, right? You will also gain access to our exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and you will get the Digital download so you will get to see the film before anyone else. + Free shipping in the U.S. + Digital Premiere + Behind the Scenes Access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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January 2016
19 claimed

Whiskey Tumbler & Toast w/Cast

$30 USD
Want to join Seamus and Marsha for a movie set toast? Grab this perk and after our final shot of the movie, we’ll video conference you in to our cast and crew toast! This tumbler features a TEF logo and printed autographs of Seamus and Marsha. Anywhere you are in the world, you’ll be celebrating the wrap with us. This is an exclusive perk with a once in a life time moment! + Free Shipping in US + Digital Download + Behind the Scenes Access (Add additional $15 for International Shipping)
44 out of 100 of claimed

Picture This: BLU RAY

$35 USD
This is the Blu ray of the film. You can enjoy the film in the best possible quality with your very own Hi Bit Rate BluRay Edition. You will also gain access to our exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and you will get the Digital download so you will get to see the film before anyone else. + Free shipping in the U.S. + Digital Premiere + Behind the Scenes Access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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January 2016
20 claimed

LEARN MAGIC W/SEAMUS

$40 USD
Do you have hands of magic? Okay then grab your deck of cards and tune in via video conference as Seamus teaches you some sleight of hand! Seamus is going to walk you through, step by step, how to manipulate your deck like H. Henry Locke. Now all you need is your magician stage name. + Digital Download + Behind the Scenes Access
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August 2015
11 out of 50 of claimed

One of a Kind Autographed Card

$45 USD
On Friday, March 27th, Seamus was taught a trick by our magic advisor using a previously unopened vintage 1940s deck of Bicycle cards. After performing the trick, Seamus signed all 52 cards in the deck. You'll receive with this perk: One Seamus Dever-signed card from deck used in the magic trick (randomly chosen). + A 4x6 photograph of Seamus signing the cards from his home + A certificate of authenticity + Digital Download + BTS
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May 2015
Only 6 left

Picture This: DVD + Poster

$50 USD
You walk into your office or living room or bedroom, sip from your TEF mug and gaze upon the exclusive Contributor Edition TEF poster on your wall. Thats when you remember you’re hosting a screening of TEF that night for friends. Its a great feeling. + Free shipping in the U.S. + Coffee Mug + Digital Premiere + Behind the Scenes Access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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January 2016
29 claimed

Picture This: BluRay Edition

$60 USD
Everything from Picture This: DVD + Poster, except your disc will be the Hi Bit Rate BluRay Edition.
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January 2016
16 claimed

On Screen Thank You

$75 USD
You'll stay through the end credits because there's a "Thank You" section with your name under it. Its like a thank you note you'll keep forever. We'll also send you a screen shot of your name as we finalize the credit roll. + Free shipping in the U.S. + Blu Ray or DVD + Poster + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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January 2016
38 claimed

Signed Poster

$100 USD
You like the poster? You’ll love this version because IT'S SIGNED by Seamus Dever and Marsha Thomason! + Free shipping in the U.S. + Screen Thank You + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Premiere + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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September 2015
52 claimed

Marsha follows you on Twitter

$100 USD
You asked...Marsha listened because now she FOLLOWS YOU on Twitter! Your fashion talk, baby talk, White Collar talk - its now chirping in her feed. So sharpen your 140 character skills and get to posting! + Free shipping in the U.S. + Screen Thank You + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Premiere + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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March 2015
13 out of 25 of claimed

L.A. Premiere Tickets

$100 USD
You plus a guest are coming to the L.A. Premiere! Grab this perk now and join the cast and crew for the very first screening of the movie. Hot popcorn, cold soda, dark theater, and the TEF Team representing…its gonna be a glorious evening! See you in L.A.! + Digital Download + Behind the Scenes Access (Travel and accommodation costs not included.)
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January 2016
24 out of 50 of claimed

The Production Meeting

$150 USD
From where ever you are, sit in on our production meetings via video conference. You'll see art work, locations, costumes, etc., and occasionally hear us talk script with the cast. + Free shipping in the U.S. + Signed Poster + Screen Thank You + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Premiere + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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February 2015
5 claimed

You're in the Twist Ending

$150 USD
You ready to witness the twist ending of the movie in person!? Be an audience member for the day while we film H. Henry Locke’s last performance. On set you’ll not only be filmed in the 1950's-era audience, you’ll get to meet the cast in between takes as well. Get ready to clap, cheer, gasp, and shout as H. Henry Locke’s last audience! + Signed Poster + Screen Thank You + Digital Download + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access
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June 2015
10 out of 25 of claimed

Funding Producer Screen Credit

$215 USD
*The first four sold out so quickly we added another!* Your name is on the silver screen rolling with the end credits! And every time your name is Googled, your IMDB Funding Producer credit will be listed. It's not every day you get to memorialize your contributions, so today we're helping you do it. Enjoy! + Free shipping in the U.S. + Production Meetings + Signed Poster + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Download + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access (Add $15 for International Shipping)
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January 2016
0 out of 10 of claimed

You're in a Scene with Seamus

$750 USD
You want to be featured in a scene with Seamus Dever? Like 5 feet away? Be in the first dialogue scene of the movie that features Seamus and chew the fat with him between takes. + Free U.S. shipping + Screen Credit + Production Meetings + Signed Poster + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Premiere + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access (Travel and accommodation costs not included. Add $15 for International Shipping)
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June 2015
3 out of 10 of claimed

Dinner with Marsha Thomason

$1,250 USD
You + Marsha Thomason for dinner in LA and a lesson on speaking with a proper Mancunian accent. And no laughing aloud; she's a really serious person. + Free U.S. shipping + Screen Credit + Production Meetings + Signed Poster + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Premiere + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access (Travel and accommodation costs not included. Add $15 for International Shipping)
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May 2015
1 out of 3 of claimed

You're coming to the Set

$2,500 USD
You and a guest will now enter 1950 (actually a 1950 set). You'll RUB ELBOWS THE ENTIRE DAY with a magician and journalist and get personal tours sprinkled throughout with said characters. Oh, you'll also get fed at the same table and get pictures with them, too. + Free U.S. shipping + Screen Credit + Production Meetings + Signed Poster + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Premiere + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access (Travel and accommodation costs not included. Add $15 for International Shipping)
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June 2015
0 out of 5 of claimed

Associate Producer + Set Visit

$5,000 USD
You've now bumped up to an Associate Producer credit, so of course you and a guest are visiting the set to watch the twist ending be shot. You'll also get a shooting script signed by Seamus, Marsha, and Zach. + Free U.S. shipping + Screen Credit + Production Meetings + Signed Poster + Blu Ray or DVD + Digital Premiere + Coffee Mug + Behind the Scenes Access (Travel and accommodation costs not included. Add $15 for International Shipping)
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June 2015
2 out of 4 of claimed

Co-Producer Credit + Dinner

$10,000 USD
You know, Co-producer's credits appear at the beginning of the movie. They also dine before the LA Premiere w/ Marsha and Seamus. They also get 4 tickets to said premiere to get "whoops" when their credit appears. And a lot of our friends will be at the premiere... + All perks at Associate Producer Level (Travel and accommodation costs not included. Add $15 for International Shipping)
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October 2015
1 out of 2 of claimed
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Seamus follows you on Twitter

$100 USD
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March 2015
25 out of 25 of claimed
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Seamus follows you on Twitter

$115 USD
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February 2015
25 out of 25 of claimed
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EARLY BIRD Funding Producer

$180 USD
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January 2016
10 out of 10 of claimed
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Funding Producer Screen Credit

$200 USD
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January 2016
10 out of 10 of claimed
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Funding Producer Screen Credit

$200 USD
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January 2016
10 out of 10 of claimed
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Funding Producer Screen Credit

$200 USD
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January 2016
10 out of 10 of claimed
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You're in the Movie

$250 USD
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June 2015
10 out of 10 of claimed
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You're in the Movie - part 2

$250 USD
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June 2015
10 out of 10 of claimed
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Your Name in the Movie

$300 USD
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January 2016
4 out of 4 of claimed
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Your Name in the Movie Pt. 2

$315 USD
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January 2016
4 out of 4 of claimed
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Join Our Final Table Read

$500 USD
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May 2015
4 out of 4 of claimed
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Dinner with Seamus Dever

$1,250 USD
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May 2015
3 out of 3 of claimed
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Magic Castle Evening w/Seamus

$1,750 USD
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July 2015
3 out of 3 of claimed
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Dinner with Seamus & Marsha

$2,000 USD
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May 2015
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Co-Producer Credit + Dinner

$10,000 USD
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October 2015
2 out of 2 of claimed
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