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Any contribution of $10 receives: $10-14 You will receive our heartfelt thanks with a private message, a status update on What They Say's FB, and on twitter! (Unless you choose to stay anonymous)
Any contribution of $15 receives: $15 - $19 You will receive our heartfelt thanks with a private message, a status update on What They Say's FB, and on twitter! (Unless you choose to stay anonymous)
Any contribution of $20 receives: $20-49 You will Recieve all of the above and Special Thanks in the ending credits of the film and on our website!
Any contribution of $50 receives: Be an extra in the opening scene of What They Say. Includes IMDB extra credit. Special Thanks and credit given if unable to make shoot date.
Any contribution of $100 receives: Receive above "Extra!" perk, an official prop: one of the razor blades used in the film, plus a copy of What They Say on DVD!
Any contribution of $150 receives: Receive "Extra Props!" perk (not including the razor blade prop), an official prop from filming (first come first serve with choice of available props), and an Associate Producer screen/IMDB credit!
Any contribution of $250 receives: Receive above Associate Producer" perk, dinner with select cast/crew members (or an official What They Say poster signed by the cast), and be invited to spend a day on set! Travel/lodging not included.
Any contribution of $450 receives: Recieve Executive Producer credit, copy of the DVD, invite to the preimere, and be a FEAYURED EXTRA in the last scene of 'What They Say' This is your chance to have an amazing role in one of the most memorable scenes of the film! Travel/lodging not lncluded. Must be/Look 25 or over, have some acting ability or ability to look/portray menacing,evil, uncaring without the use of words. Must have a strong will to do your best in the film and take direction well.
Any contribution of $450 receives: Recieve Executive Producer credit, copy of the DVD, invite to the preimere, and a FEATURED EXTRA ROLE in Alt ending scene of the film. This is your chance to have an amazing role in the film! Travel/lodging not lncluded. Must be/Look 25 or over, have some acting ability or ability to look/portray a concerned doctor. Must have a strong will to do your best in the film and take direction well.
Any contribution of $500 receives: Receive Producer screen/ IMDB credit, copy of the DVD, an official What They Say poster signed by the cast, invite to a day on set. Travel and lodging not included.
Any contribution of $1,000 receives: Recieve Producer perk above, but you get an Executive Producer credit instead, invite to the premiere, an official What They Say tshirt. Travel to premiere included.
Any contribution of $5,000 receives: Recieve above Executive Producer credit, travel and lodging INCLUDED for premiere night, meet privately with select cast and crew members for one on one dinner, launch partyinvite, recieve signed and bound copy of the script.
Any contribution of $10,000 receives: All of the above Executive Producer perks, our eternal gratitude for allowing us to make this film from low budget to a whole new world of possibilities!
Started by Heather Dorff January 10th, 2011
Official HD Teaser for the short film What They Say. Please set resolution to 720p for best viewing results. Teaser Trailer Special Thanks: Director/Editor: Richard Diaz Special Effects Makeup: Joe Mistretta Assistant Special Effects Makeup: Monic
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3/9/11: Through private outside investors we have met our minimum budget goals. Now we are looking for additional funding to improve upon our project: Allow for better special effects budget, a decent wardrobe budget, better equipment rentals including renting the Red1 camera for a few slow motion scenes, festival/marketing/promotion budgeting, among other expenses and improvements. Please help take our film to the next level!
Please, donate as it is ALL OR NOTHING! If we don't reach our goal we do not get to keep the money!
Private screening of 'alternate ending' teaser trailer avaliable to investors. Contact: whattheysayfilm@gmail.com This trailer is set to be publicly viewed at the Feb 11th world premiere of "Raymond Did it".
Synopsis:
They thought she had the perfect life; wealthy and privileged, an honor student with her whole life mapped out. What they didn’t know was what lied inside of her; pain and anguish; tearing at her until there was nothing left. Lost and alone, the young women (Heather Dorff), finds solace in the form of a glistening blade, splitting her skin deeply. Her self-indulgent mother and obnoxious sister (Kelsey Zukowski), are completely oblivious to her inner-turmoil. She has long since become numb to the world around her, getting that sensual release, as the razor cuts deeper, watching the blood drip, is all that matters. As soon as the last drop falls, the calm is stripped away from her with it. How far will she go to silence the hunger that now consumes her? Will she be able to regain control of her life, body, and sanity?
Evil lies within. How long will it stay there?
Based on the short story “What They Say” written by Heather Dorff
Screenplay by Kelsey Zukowski and Heather Dorff
Directed by Justin R. Romine of Fathead films
Produced by Serenity Pictures and Keith Romine of Fathead Films.
Original Music score by Michael X. Christian
In association with Serenity Pictures and Blue in Black Entertainment
Heather Dorff - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3940718/
Kelsey Zukowski - http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=kelsey+zuokowski
Tina Renee as the "beauty queen" and
Deneen Melody as the "best friend" - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3069800/
Interested in auditions or being part of the crew? Check out our website!
The Impact
This film isn't your everyday dark drama. It's story is unique, not overdone, borderline artistic, and not for everyone. For those who would like to watch a film that opens a window into the core of a tortured human soul, into the very elements that make us tick, into the age old question of: Are we inherently good.. or evil, a film that will make you cringe at what we as humans are capable of, a film that leaves you questioning who you are and how you look at the world.. then this is going to be the film for you. A dark drama bordering a psychological thriller this story is bound to shake you to the very core. This film has to happen. The story is to great and unique to waste or become another homemade youtube video.
What We Need & What You Get
We are looking to raise 2000 from here/indiegogo/fundraisers and other outlets for "What They Say" but, of course, raising addition funds is always welcome. We have a number of private investors already contributing to the film but we will need and could use more. Like with any film: the more we raise the more that can go to higher grade special effects makeup, editing, equipment, paying those involved, food on set for cast/crew, costumes, and distribution. We also hope to raise enough to be able to rent a specific camera for a particular scene that will require the ability to record a higher quality slow motion fps than most standard HD cameras have to offer offer. Every penny raised will be to the betterment and added quality of this project. I truly believe in the concept and believe with the right help "What They Say" can go very far.
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Promote, promote, promote! We are still casting! We are still looking for crew. Talk to your friends, post our links: http://www.whattheysayfilm.com and http://www.facebook.com/whattheysay if you know someone looking to get involved with a Chicago project: let them know about ours! If you have a film website, page, or a film that is premiering soon and could use a fresh new indie film trailer let us know! If you feature our film on your site we will feature yours on ours!
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