Before She Leaves: a short film

A project in by Jenny Stark & Rik Keller
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A day in the life of a teenage boy and his mom as they struggle in the off-season of a tourist town, the film is about loss and memory.
Backers: 66
Average Pledge Per Backer: $89

Funded: $5,875 of $5,250
Dates: May 8th -> May 29th (22 days)
Project By: Jenny Stark & Rik Keller
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Latest News

Just over 24 hours left!!!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We just had a bit of a setback as one of our initial supporters (a stranger from the 1st day) just reduced their pledge from $500 to $1. BUT the good news is that we are still above our target!If we are able to get some more donations in the next 24... (Read More)

new castmember!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We are very excited to announce that we have cast the role of the older brother of the younger kid seen in the promo trailer! Skyler Stanley is a 19-year old Delta native and an up-and-coming photographer and filmmaker who is working on his brand... (Read More)

Casting call!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We have cast the two lead roles in the film. We are still looking for two more: A young woman 20-30 for a small part as a waitress A man, 45 or above, to play a farmer [a 3rd role listed in the Craiglist ad has been filled: An 18-24 year old boy to... (Read More)

FUNDED!!! THANK YOU!!!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We'll post some more exciting news later today (including our successful casting of another role in the film), but first we just want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our project backers! We reached our target goal yesterday, a few days... (Read More)

What people are saying about "Before She Leaves"...

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Doug Rice, Professor of Creative Writing and Film Studies at Sacramento State University, says (5/8/2015):"Jenny Stark is a wonderful filmmaker. Her short film inspired by my memoir, Between Appear and Disappear, was magical and truly a gift to me.... (Read More)

24 hour update: looking good so far!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, the first 24 hours has passed after launching our project  We were incredibly nervous about doing this because, although we have done many projects, this is the first time that we have sought crowdfunding and we had no idea what to expect.... (Read More)

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