Who are WE?

Producer Margaret Lindsay Holton is an award-winning mid-career Canadian author, artist and documentary filmmaker . This is her first independent 'fictional' short film & her directorial debut based on her published short story. 

The Director of Photography is the visually talented  Mark Zelinski. Mark has photographed & filmed a multitude of families in unique situations and environments around the globe. His eye for detail is acute.

What We Need & What You Get -

We need $27,000 to complete this film for Sept, 2016.

•  - $8000 for legal, insurance & location 'site' security (GORGEOUS sites!)
  
•  - $5000 for cast &  crew (basic fees for non-union DEVOTED personnel)
•  - $3500 for props, costumes & on-site set-dressing (circa 1920....)
  
•  - $8000 for post production (editing, sound design & special effects)
•  - $2500 for pre&post admin, festival submissions & distribution packaging

What's in it for you?  --- 

First off, a humungous THANK YOU!

All contributors to The Frozen Goose will be listed on our website. (You do have the option to remain 'anonymous'.) We are thrilled that Museums of Burlington have offered to help boost this film production with One Day or Annual Family Memberships. We've also got some goodies from The Canadian Red Cross - from floating key chains, hefty mugs, to fantastic EMERGENCY Preparedness kits.

For film aficionados, we are offering e-copies of the locked script, the film poster, copies of the original short story anthology, password access to the final V.O.D version of The Frozen Goose, and, of course, a superbly packaged DVD of the film. For the most generous, we're offering ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT on  the film.  And, finally, for just one  EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, he or she will be actively involved in International Licensing  Agreements AND have First Option on TWO feature length scripts 'in development' by the award-winning writer.

If we are unable to raise all the funds required, well, we will  manage ... It will just mean the entire intent & impact of what we know we can achieve will be greatly diminished. So, if you do feel the LOVE for CANADA and ALL CANADIANS do help us 'get it out there'.

In the spirit of Good Will and FULL TRANSPARENCY, we have committed to donate 10% of net revenue from the released film project to the Canadian Red Cross for all the Good Work they have done in devastated areas both at home and abroad. From supportive Youth Programs to 'Meals-on-Wheels', the Canadian Red Cross has been at the forefront of helping those who suffer most. We are honored to give back to this international humanitarian organization - and thank them for allowing us to do so. (Kindly note, contributions to our film are not tax-deductible.)

Perks include the original WW1 Short Story Collection & Museum Memberships

Your Impact

Your contribution will give us the opportunity to make a good film BETTER. Right now, we've got an excellent and professional cast and crew, but to create a work that has heft 'offshore'  - (huge appetite for vintage Canadiana  in the British Isles, Germany, France, Indonesia and Japan) -  the funds that you generously contribute will help take this effort beyond the local into the global sphere. It can be done.

Pre-Indiegogo Launch 'Teaser B'. Posted on social networks in mid-August

Risks & Challenges

The biggest challenge ahead is the securing of the found locations. Four fabulous sites are located in tightly controlled Conservation Areas. A large part of our Production Budget has been allocated to satisfy legal, insurance, staff & security requirements. The Frozen Goose is a wonderful Canadian Story just waiting to be told. It will 'tell' so much better with these carefully chosen sites.

Introducing THE CAST -

Leslie Gray, gifted veteran of the stage & co-artistic director of Koogle Theater, brings broad acting experience to this production.  She is joined by Rod McTaggart, acting Master (and all-round lovable guy) who fills his role to a 'T'.

John Fort, enigmatic heart-throb & spirited actor, joins the gifted ensemble.

Hannah Ralph, a sizzling young professional, carries a LOT in this film ...

The impish character of 'Charlie' as portrayed by Evan Cook.

The CREW -

Deborah Jayne Reilly Smith, Assistant Director, brings sharp organizational skills, attention to detail, clear-eyed calmness & her wacky sense of humor to assure timely completion of all aspects of production. Driven to Succeed.

Mark Zelinkski will be assisted by film-tech talent Kien Tran.

The gifted team at Locked in the Cellar Creations are on Macabre SFX.
 
The Frozen Goose Production also includes the generosity and stellar support of Jaded Dragon Studio Design, B-Town Sound  in Burlington,  the Players Guild of Hamilton, David Clarence MacLean (fiddler extraordinaire!) & the irrepressible Nathan Fleet (organizer of the Hamilton Film Festival & Hamilton Film Expo) . 

We've got the TEAM in place. 

Scene Rehearsals start mid-November. 

We're shooting 1st WEEK in Feb, 2016.

Can we count on your support?

HOW TO Contribute:  -

Select your Contribution and click the pink "Contribute Now” button in the upper right-hand corner. You will be asked to input your pledge amount and select a reward. From there, you will "Continue to Payment". You must finish the checkout process for your pledge to be recorded. THANK YOU.

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Other Ways You Can Help

Can't contribute?  No problem. A well-placed word from you will go a looong way. Please do SHARE this campaign with family, friends & co-workers who you think may have interest in this uniquely Canadian film project. 

Let's get this DONE, people!

And check out those perks !

Wowza! Great stuff! :) >>>>>