Carving A Life - An Independent Feature Film
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Mitch must confront memories of his mother's tragic death, and overcome his alcohol abuse, or lose all that is precious to him.
Backers: 134
Average Pledge Per Backer: $359
Funded: $48,126 of $48,000
Dates: Sep 5th -> Oct 5th (30 days)
Project By: Terry Ross and Lisa Bruhn
Backers: 134
Average Pledge Per Backer: $359
Funded: $48,126 of $48,000
Dates: Sep 5th -> Oct 5th (30 days)
Project By: Terry Ross and Lisa Bruhn
$48,126
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 5 @ 00:30 -0400 GMT
100%
of goal
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Latest News
The Final Stretch - 9 hours to go! 
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Tiffany Espensen has joined the cast!
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are proud to announce that Tiffany Espensen has joined the cast of Carving a Life. Tiffany is a popular teen actress who is best know for her roles in the movies Repo Man, Fame and TV shows such as Bucket and Skinners Epic Adventures and Phineas... (Read More)
Nearly funded!
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers you guys are impressive! All the outpouring of support, words of encouragement, and creative collaborations have made all the hard work and sleepless nights so worth it! Less than 48 hours to go and nearly to our goal at 94% funded! Such... (Read More)
Less than 62 hours left - please share
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Reward #3 Photograph by Connor Kollenda
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone who chooses REWARD #3 at $25.00 will get an 8x10 photo - titled CARLSBAD CLARITY. It comes with a certificate of authenticity. The photo taken in Carlsbad, California by Connor Kollenda, who's work has been seen on the cover of Carlsbad... (Read More)
NEARLY THERE! 4 days to go and 81% to our goal
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
thank you to all the ARTISTS!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
POSTCARD FEATURING ARTISTS collaborating with Carving a Life: Check out this postcard that was designed by Art Director Faelynn Paterson. We will be distributing this postcard throughout artist communities and the San Diego Film Festival this coming... (Read More)
Carving A Life in the news today
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Published in BroadwayWorld http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmovies/article/Showtimes-Emmy-Nominated-Homeland-Navid-Negahban-Abu-Nazir-Has-Joined-the-Cast-of-CARVING-A-LIFE-Indie-Film-20130928 (Read More)
More location scouting fun!
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are photos from the wood mill and panoramic views of Julian and Volcan Mountain region. region. Filming starts October 29 (before the snow comes)! The Carving A Life cast and crew are more than a team, we are a "family" and have fun together... (Read More)
Location Scouting Fun
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of our cast and crew had a BLAST out in Julian CA yesterday location scouting. We will be filming in schools, auditorium, the forest, a wood carvers/carpenters mill, woodshop, hospital, rehab center, house, condo, and the beach! More scouting... (Read More)
How to be a terrorist in Hollywood, by Abu Nazir (Navid)
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Navid Negahban played the terrorist Abu Nazir on Showtime's Homeland and is also now in the cast of Carving A Life. Navid made this funny video to show other actors "How to be a terrorist in Hollywood" gotta watch this!... (Read More)
Artists to showcase work in Carving a Life Film
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a SNEAK PEEK at some of the art you will see in the film on the walls of the characters homes and in art gallery scenes. Faelynn Paterson, Carving a Life Art Director, has been busy selecting artists who will lend us some of their awesome... (Read More)
Photo of Artist Apron reward and other artists rewards
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, check out this cool Artist's / BBQ Apron! (design created by Faelynn Paterson, Carving A Life Art Director). This apron will be worn by Mitch in the film while he is working on wood carvings and also BBQ'ing, and YOU can also get one of these... (Read More)
Thank You!!
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
New Reward - Get 8x10 print of ocean waves
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Photographer Connor Kollenda's work will be on the walls of the characters homes in this film. His photography has also been seen on the cover of Carlsbad Magazine and other leading publications. Support the film and this photography by pledging a... (Read More)
Navid Negahban joins the cast!
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Proud to announce that Navid Negahban, also known as Abu Nazir on the Emmy-nominated "Homeland", (and Charlie Wilson's War, Brothers, CSI, NCIS, Law and Order) joins the cast of "Carving A Life"! Terry, Lisa, Navid, and the rest of the cast and crew... (Read More)
Reward #5 ENTO tee-shirt design
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the ENTO tee-shirt design, which will be worn by Mitch in the film. You can get the SAME SHIRT - well not the exact same shirt, a new one just like it for a contribution at Reward #5. Photo design and tee-shirts are being made exclusively... (Read More)
Why should I back this project?
September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Because you will love this film, and we need your support to produce it. This movie will be similar to the very popular films, Smashed, The Spectacular Now, 500 Days of Summer, When a Man Loves a Woman... About real life, falling in love,... (Read More)
Meet the Cast and Crew event
September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Come out this Saturday Sept 14 7-10pm to meet the cast and crew of Carving a Life! Back this project on Kickstarter to get in free or donate at the door. At Latitude 33 Brewery in Vista Ca WwwLat33brew.com There will be a BBQ dinner entertainment... (Read More)
Cast and Crew as of September 10
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's our awesome Crew as of September 10: Director: Terry Ross Screenplay/Producer: Lisa Bruhn Assistant Producer: Sandy Orsmond-Holmes Director Photography/Editor: Paul Giret Assistant Director: Gabe Line Production: Jackie Bainto Art Direction:... (Read More)
Making Great Progress
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
PLEASE back this project, so we can bring to you the story of Mitch's life - love, tragedy, healing through creativity and art, more love, more tragedy, and finding the strength to go on no matter what life throws at you... a story anyone can relate... (Read More)
Carving a Life DVD
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
DVD of Carving A Life - you will receive a copy of the MOVIE DVD (once commercially available) PLUS all the above rewards. (Read More)
All or nothing
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
For those that don't know how a Kickstarter campaign works - it is all or nothing! We either get enough pledged contributions to reach the $48,000 and get funded, or if we fall short of that number by Oct 4 then we get no money for the film. Your... (Read More)
We've cast the Caddyshack Gopher!
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Well technically it's the creator of the Caddyshack gopher that is now signed on to be a part of CARVING A LIFE, Pat Brymer. of PBCreations. Pat has been creating puppets for major production companies since 1972, including Caddyshack, The Muppet... (Read More)
NEW REWARD - ARTISTS APRON
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the new $50.00 reward -- ARTISTS PACKAGE: Get an artists apron (can be used to BBQ too) just like Mitch wears in the movie. The apron features designs by artists participating in the film! Plus, get a pdf copy of the SCRIPT, and private... (Read More)
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