Why Donate?

We're a group of young filmmakers from around the country who have come together in our respective roles to make our first independent film in LA. Every one of us behind THREE DAYS not only believes passionately about the film, but has moved out to this crazy city to pursue our filmmaking careers. Whether we want to write, produce, direct, shoot, edit, act and so on, this film is our first opportunity to take those skills and put them on the screen. We know we can make a great film, a film you will enjoy, but we need your help to make it all happen.

The Film

After a missed encounter on his morning commute, a middle-aged man attempts to reconnect with a woman from his past; telling the story of how the two were whimsical, young lovers married for three days in 1989.

Our Work

ANOMALY was a senior thesis film that went on to play in ten festivals throughout the country. 

Made as a junior thesis film, PROFILE was a semi-finalist in the 2012 Student Academy Award competition. 

After a successful year-long festival run, OUT quickly found its way circulating the web, becoming a featured video on multiple LGBT sites and pages.

The Filmmakers

John Swansiger is the Co-Writer and Director of Three Days. Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, John fell in love with filmmaking at 6 years old after "borrowing" his parents' VHS camera to make movies around the neighborhood. Having graduated in 2012 from Wright State University, John moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream career. Currently, John works in TV Development as an assistant at Objective Productions. Over the past few years, John has written and directed three short films (Profile, Anomaly and Out). 

The producer of Three Days, Christopher Tung is a Dayton, Ohio native. Chris graduated from Wright State University in 2012 and moved to Los Angeles after receiving an offer to work on the CBS show, Big Brother. Recently, Chris has produced numerous short films, and used his photography in advertising campaigns. He now works on the show, The Millers for CBS as the 1st Assistant Production Accountant, working towards his goal of being a producer.

Mike Leavitt hails from a small town north of Boston called Winchester, MA. He graduated from Fairfield University in Connecticut in 2012 and moved to Los Angeles shortly after to pursue a career in writing. He currently works in television development & current programming at All3media America. One day, Mike was doing what all normal people do in their spare time, perusing the Best of Craiglist, when he stumbled upon the missed connection “We were married for three days in 1989, and I saw you on the subway – m4w.” Over beers later that week, he brought it to John’s attention and they ended up adapting and co-writing the script for Three Days.

Producer Jessi Howard  grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, and has worked on multiple projects including ten feature films, a reality television series, major commercials and several short films. Jessi attended Miami University for three years where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication, while simultaneously working with the CW Network and an NBC affiliate in Ohio. Two weeks after graduation, Jessi moved west and began persuing the career that would forever change her life.

Co-Producer David Beaver was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, and it was there where he developed his passion for filmmaking. In the spring semester of his senior year at the University of Delaware, David left school early and teamed up with his high school pal Charlie McDermott, to help produce their first feature film. Shortly after, David moved to Los Angeles where he befriended John and Mike at All3Media America. Since then, David has moved back east to further pursue other career opportunities and now works as an associate producer at Bowstring Studios in Philadelphia.

Christopher Flanery, the Director of Photography on Three Days, currently lives in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio shooting promos for small businesses and mastering motion control time lapsing. Along with serving as the Director of Photography on Profile, Anomaly  and Out, Chris has several years of experience in the camera department as a camera assistant and operator. 

The Cast

Charlie McDermott - Young Sean - Born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Charlie moved to Los Angeles at 16 and has been acting in TV and film ever since. He's best known for his role as Axl in the hit ABC sitcom The Middle, and, in 2008, earned a Best Supporting Actor Independent Spirit Award nomination for his role as T.J. Eddy in Frozen River. Along with acting, Charlie is a writer and director. His film ImagiGARY is expected to be released next year. 

Haley Ramm - Young Rachel - After moving from Texas to Los Angles when she was 11 years-old, Haley has appeared in countless roles in film and TV, including X-Men: The Last Stand, Into The Wild, iCarly and Disconnect. Today, Haley co-stars as Brenna Carver in the new ABC Family series Chasing Life.

The money we receive will go solely toward the film's production and post-production costs. Basically, we can't make this project a reality without your help! With this money we will be able to complete the film and gain exposure by entering Three Days into a variety of film festivals. No matter how small or how large, your donation will help us take our project from script to screen. 

By donating you could receive a special thanks in the end credits, copies of the film, posters signed by the cast and crew and the possibility of being credited as an executive producer both in the film and on IMDB.com

Other Ways You Can Help Us Out

If you are not able to donate, but still want to help the film, please share this indiegogo link with your friends and family!