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The Gunpowder Mill

A student dance film, covering the theme of PTSD in a WW1 Gunpowder Mill Ruins.

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The Gunpowder Mill

A student dance film, covering the theme of PTSD in a WW1 Gunpowder Mill Ruins.

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Surrey, United Kingdom

$189 USD $189 USD 9 backers

16% of $1,133 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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Overview

Without this funding, the health & safety on this shoot won't get met. Due to filming in Winter and outside in ruins of a building, I need to make sure my team are in the correct kit with the correct resources to assure safety. It's a great opportunity to raise awareness across the arts of PTSD, as soldiers today are still suffering. Mental Health is real and more art needs to help bring this issue to life, within the taboo subject.

Outline

A 3:30min dance film, with the running theme of shell shock / PTSD. Project description: "The period of this film is WW1. The film has two male dancers which will showcase through the movement or non-movement of their bodies, what is it mentally like to have those after war stresses. One dancer will be the sufferer, now working in a Gunpowder Mill, the other, a reflection of its past military self. The location, the ruins of a Gunpowder Mill, is used to portray to the viewer that even though we suppress memories, they will still be present."

Inspiration?

We are highly inspired by Pina Bausch and Physical Theatre.

You can check out all my research via my university blog.

www.katherinewhetton-dfsa.blogspot.com

Why do we need the money?

Correct crew wear

By shooting this film in January, I need to make sure my crew have the correct clothing on. This means all members have to be in fleece lined, high-vis jackets with boots.

Casting Location

We will be able to hold auditions in London, meaning we will have the ability to use from more of a variety of dancers.

Catering

One of the most important things is to keep everyone on set warm during this cold, outdoor shoot. Your money will provide all with hot food and drinks throughout filming, which could lead to fewer injuries.

Paying the talent

Having the ability to pay the dancers for their time would be amazing. It's not just the crew that have to find time to make this film, the dancers do as well. Being able to pay more than their expenses would be fairer for all parties.

How can you help?

If you can't give any money to the project, just sharing the previs would be amazing! We are grateful for what everyone can give.

You will also be helping to raise awareness for mental health, which is a big plus for us!

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Officer Cadet

$6 USD

£5 GBP

A big thank you from all of us on the crew!

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Second Lieutenant

$13 USD

£10 GBP

Thank you for trying to help make this film possible!

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Lieutenant

$25 USD

£20 GBP

Thank you for helping to try to make this film possible! Every 2 weeks, you will receive an email update on how the film is going. This may include; Director's notes & photographs

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Captain

$38 USD

£30 GBP

Thank you for trying to make this film possible! You will also receive a digital copy of the soundtrack made by Colin Chan. Plus every 2 weeks, notes from the director/photographs from behind the scenes of the Pre/Post-production.

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Colonel

$63 USD

£50 GBP

Thank you for trying to make this film possible! You will receive a copy of the soundtrack created by the talented Colin Chan. Plus, behind the scenes photos/notes from the director every 2 weeks about how the production is going. As well as, a digital copy of the final outcome!

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Major General

$126 USD

£100 GBP

Thank you for trying to make this film possible! You will receive notes from the director, plus photographs every two weeks to update you on the progression of the project. Plus, a digital copy of the soundtrack, created by the amazing Colin Chan. As well as, a digital copy of the final outcome! But a priceless gift, to come to the first screening!

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Lieutenant General

$252 USD

£200 GBP

Thank you for trying to make this film possible! You will receive director's notes + photographs every two weeks. Plus, a digital copy of the soundtrack by Colin Chan and a digital copy of the final outcome. As well as, an invite to the first screening & Executive Producer credit.

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A Big Thankyou
Update Emails
SoundTrack Copy
Digital Copy of Final Cut
Invite to the Screening
Executive Producer Credit

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