Sexpert Franzen // a short film
A project in Iowa City, IA by Kaitlyn Busbee & Maria Vorhis000days
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Type A math teacher, Fiona Franzen, is thrust into teaching 6th grade sex-ed, and forced to re-examine her definition of success.
Backers: 92
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58
Funded: $5,290 of $4,500
Dates: May 7th -> Jun 6th (30 days)
Project By: Kaitlyn Busbee & Maria Vorhis
Backers: 92
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58
Funded: $5,290 of $4,500
Dates: May 7th -> Jun 6th (30 days)
Project By: Kaitlyn Busbee & Maria Vorhis
$5,290
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 6 @ 13:06 -0400 GMT
117%
of goal
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Latest News
YOU DID IT! 
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Bravo Ben Mackey!
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Several months ago we were fantasizing about a Sexpert Franzen storybook, the idea being that the Narrator character would tell the story through the book, and the illustrations would mirror the action in the film--anything to provide that extra... (Read More)
Poster Preview!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Several months ago we commissioned the extraordinary Benjamin Mackey to design 10 posters for Mr. Kraby's 6th grade sex-ed classroom. Just 14 days away from production, we are delighted to unveil a few finished posters! Check out more of Mr.... (Read More)
WE REACHED OUR GOAL-4 Days left!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! With your help, we reached our funding goal of $4,500 in 26 days! Thank you so much for your belief in this project. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support. The best part? We have 4 days left on our Kickstarter campaign!... (Read More)
And the winner is...
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
From the creators of "Sexpert Franzen," comes "Sad Dad!" Our webseries just played its first festival, the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival, and it was a success! We brought home several awards, including our very own Maria Vorhis, aka Fiona... (Read More)
Cat CAST!
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The news you've all been waiting for...we are proud to announce we have cast our cat! Harry is a Persian cat, hailing from Des Moines, son of accomplished artist, Megan Staker. To see more of Harry (and mostly his talented mom), check out... (Read More)
Meet Taylor Yocom!
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We are THRILLED to announce the addition of Taylor Yocom to the Sexpert Art Department! You might have seen her photo series, Guarded, in publications such as Buzzfeed, USA Today, and the Huffington Post. You can find her full bio on our main page.... (Read More)
Production Meeting!
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the weekend we had our first in-person Sexpert Franzen production meeting! Please welcome Jacob Holland (Camera Department) and Veniesa Dillon (Art Direction) aboard! Sexpert Crew Thumbs up! (Read More)
Storybook preview!
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Artist Ben Mackey has been hard at work designing posters and illustrations for Sexpert Franzen! Check out this rough sketch of one of the last scenes in the film.... Fiona and Tom pinky swear To see more of Ben's work,... (Read More)
Meet Bruce!
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are delighted to announce that Bruce Bales of DEFT Productions, will be joining our camera department! Read his bio below, and check out his website: www.stay-skilled.com Bruce James Bales is a filmmaker and the owner of DEFT, a regional... (Read More)
We've got a location!
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Unbelievably excited to announce that Sexpert Franzen is partnering with Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre for our upcoming shoot! We will be filming the middle school classroom scenes in their space, thanks to the generosity of Artistic Director,... (Read More)
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