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06/05/2024

DOORS has reached picture lock! Please clap!
but softly so you don't scare this little deer.

15/02/2024

Thanks for the premiere, Final Girls Berlin Film Festival! Writer-director Gina DeAngelis reports it was a great fest! Auf wiedersehen!

25/01/2024

ASK FOR HELP will have its European premiere on February 7 at Final Girls Berlin, in the very first shorts program: Workplace Horror!

Can't be in Berlin? There's Video On Demand tickets available too:
https://www.finalgirlsberlin.com/shorts-1-workplace-horror

a film/media production company

06/01/2024

Thrilled to see writer-director Gina DeAngelis featured in today's Virginia Gazette! Thanks to the author, cast, crew, donors, and followers for making DOORS such a wonderful project that people want to hear about it. Can't wait to show you! 🙌

Gina DeAngelis is a filmmaker, director and producer whose latest short film, “Doors,” is in post-production in advance of spring film festivals.

09/12/2023

DOORS has unlocked "Level I Rewards" on Seed&Spark, with 250 followers! CONGRATS to our several book winners!

THANK YOU to our generous donors, followers, and anyone who shared our page!

Stay tuned for more -- and welcome! 😎

04/12/2023

🎉 That's a WRAP on our crowdfunding campaign! 🎉

Thanks to more than 100 donors and 200 followers, DOORS post-production is over **125%** funded! THANK YOU!

But you can still be part of our adventure! We still need followers on our page. Why? Two reasons:

1. If we reach 250+ followers in the same quarter as our green light, we unlock bonus rewards that help stretch our donors' generous pledges even further!
and
2. The more followers, the bigger the audience for our film's premiere! And *you* can say you were there at the start. Be cool before it's cool! 😎

SO!
📌 If you pledged, did you follow?
It isn't automatic. Click the "heart" on our Seed&Spark page to be counted as a follower!

📌 If you followed, did you share?
Every personal recommendation brings potentially *dozens* of new audience members who may really like our film -- and our future films!

Click here to follow and share and help spread the word:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/doorsshortfilm

To our generous donors and followers: Look at all these happy people you've helped! And the photo is missing 3 crew members and *everyone* working on post-production. That's another ten people! Thank you for supporting independent film!

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01/12/2023

Only 9 hours left! Join us!
No cost (we're already funded!), no hassle -- follow our page for free!

https://seedandspark.com/fund/doorsshortfilm

30/11/2023

FRIENDS AND FOLLOWERS:
Now, on the LAST DAY of our campaign... when we are OVER 100% funded (!!) ...

Why would we bother you with more posts?? Two reasons:

If you "follow" our page on Seed&Spark (click the little heart), we could unlock additional funding that will stretch our donors' pledges even further! We need **250 followers** to do so, and we're 3/4 there!

AND -- if you could SHARE our page with your friends -- the potential audience for our film expands exponentially!

With all the time and effort we put into the film, and then the campaign (almost as much work as pre-production!) -- we can't tell you just how grateful we are for your eyes and your time.

Over 100 of you have donated your hard-earned money, and nearly 200 of you have taken the time to "like" and "follow" our page -- THANK YOU!!

Let's bring this thing HOME already! Go team!

https://seedandspark.com/fund/doorsshortfilm

29/11/2023

🔥 ONE MORE DAAAAAY... ONE DAY MOOOOORRRE... 🔥 Actually two.

Our Seed&Spark campaign is coming to its thrilling conclusion in the wee hours of Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Pledges are still accepted 'til then, but **thanks to the most amazing, enthusiastic, generous supporters in the world** -- we are over 125% funded. 😮

But there's still time to FOLLOW (click the heart) & SHARE our page! These actions will *still help* even after our campaign ends. And they're FREE and QUICK. Help spread the word! ***We need only FIFTY-EIGHT more followers on Seed&Spark*** to unlock rewards that help our generous donors' funds go even further!

https://seedandspark.com/fund/doorsshortfilm

28/11/2023

There's still time!

Our Seed&Spark campaign ends in the wee hours of Nov 30-Dec 1. And while we're over 100% funded (!), there's still time to pledge for an AMA Zoom with DOORS producer Gillian Fritzsche (not pictured, but definitely exists) and writer-director Gina DeAngelis.

Join the cool kids and FOLLOW and SHARE our campaign page!
https://seedandspark.com/fund/doorsshortfilm

27/11/2023

Only 3 more days to join the campaign to finish the short film DOORS! We are fully funded (and then some!), but need 250 followers on our Seed & Spark page to unlock additional funding that makes YOUR donations go further. It's free to "follow" and share!

Even his wife, Beryl, can't pry Franklin's attention from the crossword. But donors of at least $25 can enjoy a digital, shareable message of emotional support like this one, from our curmudgeonly protagonist.

Look for DOORS SHORT FILM on Seed&Spark for more info!
https://seedandspark.com/fund/doorsshortfilm

23/11/2023

Remember, if you haven't clicked FOLLOW on our Seed&Spark page, we may not reach a level of additional funding. Please spread the word!

Here's another sneak peek from DOORS: raw camera footage, no color-grading and no audio -- and yet, like a painting that moves. 🥰

Happy Thanksgiving to our American followers! We are thankful for your support. 🦃

21/11/2023

We are 100% FUNDED! But we still need 100 more followers on Seed&Spark! It's free and helps us out A LOT.

If you happen to have an account, please log in and click the little heart to follow us for DOORS updates. If you DON'T have an account, consider it your free good deed for Thanksgiving week. Use a different email address that you only get newsletters in, and give us a follow!

Why do we need 100 more followers? To make YOUR pledges go further! At 250 followers we unlock new funding opportunities, including festival submission waivers that could save us around $1200!

We are THANKFUL for all of our supporters! 🙏 🦃

19/11/2023

FRIENDS: DOORS post-production is 🎉💥funded! 💥 🎉

THANK YOU to everyone who pledged, followed, and shared! Now we have the minimum needed to finish our film professionally. Whew!

BUT -- We still need your help! Please *continue* sharing the site with friends who might like our film. That helps expand the audience for DOORS once it's released.

And, if we reach 250+ followers on Seed and Spark, we win access to additional funding, including submission fee waivers from some big festivals! That could save us around $1200!

Finally, 🔥 pledges are still welcome! 🔥 We've raised the minimum needed, but every extra penny goes towards our "stretch" goals, and to supporting sustainable indie filmmaking. (Especially by women.)

Meantime, here's a celebratory DOORS clip: Franklin ad-libbing with his lock-picking tools. (Ed knew we were filming, but I don't think Franklin did. 🤣)

Thank you all so much! We are excited to get to work and show you the finished product. Stay tuned -- and keep sharing!

17/11/2023

You wanna know what kind of cinematographer worked on DOORS? Here ya go. (This is raw footage, not color-corrected. That's what we need finishing funds for.) Danny Belinkie does magic. Help us bring his work to audiences! Check out our campaign page at dot com.

16/11/2023

💥 UPDATE: WE HAVE A GREEN LIGHT!! 💥
Seed&Spark requires 80% funding before they release *any* pledge money -- so now we're almost there!

THANK YOU to our fans and followers!

We have two weeks left -- now the job is a little easier -- can you help us get all the way there? Can you spread the word so we get 138 more followers on Seed&Spark, which will trigger festival fee waivers for our film to reach more viewers? Can you help us make sure our post-production professionals get paid for their work?

ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
DOORS fans: Today we are halfway through our Seed&Spark campaign. That means **only a few days left*** until we reach our funding goal to finish this film -- or we fail. It's unthinkable, but possible.

These screenshots show raw camera footage of our two (human) characters, Beryl (Abigail Schumann) and Franklin (Edward Whitacre). We were mesmerized by their professional artistry on set, and can't wait to share it with the world!

The funding will pay for:
• Editing and color correction
• Sound design, mixing, and editing
• Visual effects (minimal but crucial)
• Graphic design and marketing materials
• Festival and distribution expenses

Please visit DOORS SHORT FILM on Seed&Spark's web page to learn more, see more, and pledge your support. If donating is not an option, clicking "follow" and sharing the site with others is free and helps a great deal! *Especially* if you add a note of personal recommendation.

With gratitude to all our supporters -- thank you all so much for your time and generosity!

15/11/2023

Highlighting a different incentive from our campaign: Even his wife, Beryl, can't pry Franklin's attention from the crossword -- but you can, with a $25 donation. Enjoy a digital, shareable message of emotional support from our curmudgeonly protagonist.

Look for DOORS SHORT FILM on Seed&Spark for more info!

14/11/2023

DOORS fans, we are thrilled to welcome our first 🔥Executive Producer🔥 donor. Their generous support brings us to **71%** of our funding goal. WOW! Now we're only $690 from a green light! Why not join the fun, and spread the word? [UPDATE: Make that $605!]

In celebration, please enjoy this (third) clip from DOORS. 😎

13/11/2023

Highlighting a different incentive from our campaign: Donate at this level or higher and receive a digital copy of a DOORS storyboard panel. No shipping or handling -- just cool art that helped us shoot DOORS in September 2023 -- right in your inbox!


*Note: this image is a stock photo

12/11/2023

Printed postcards have arrived! A limited number is available. Comment below!

11/11/2023

Highlighting different incentives from our campaign: Donate at this level and have a 12" x 16", unframed, DOORS poster print, shipped directly to you in the continental U.S.**

**other locations possible -- inquire for details! See DOORS SHORT FILM on Seed&Spark for more info.

11/11/2023

🔥 FRIENDS! 🔥 You did it! You came through! 🔥 DOORS is now 51% funded!

As promised, here's another clip from the film -- with raw footage/camera audio (this is why we're raising after all).

After you watch it once, twice, or a dozen times 😆 ... please share/tag/bellow loudly and spread the word about our . We need a green light, and we *promise* never to shelve this film for a dumb tax write-off, unlike *some* losers. *coughZaslavcough*

The DOORS team thanks you for your continued support!

10/11/2023

Are you hoping to make a short film? Direct? Write for production? Just expand your social network and rant about movies you love? With a donation at this level, meet with DOORS producer Gillian Fritzsche and writer-director Gina DeAngelis for a Zoom chat! Date/Time TBD. Limited slots available to promote interaction! See DOORS SHORT FILM on Seed&Spark for more info.

09/11/2023

THANK YOU to our many supporters for a GREAT first week! We are halfway to a green-light 😎 -- But we can't let up now... If you aren't already following our Seed&Spark page, please do -- and "share" with friends and colleagues who may like our film. It's free, and helps so much! 🙏

08/11/2023

Ever wanted to be an executive producer? It's likely less expensive than you think! and earn our undying gratitude.... and an IMDb credit!

07/11/2023

Thanks to our amazing supporters we are only $1,025 away from being HALFWAY FUNDED! Can't wait to make it to our next milestone and post another behind-the-scenes video. Won't you follow and share our Seed and Spark page and help us get the word out? 🙏🔥

05/11/2023

THANK YOU for getting our campaign to 30% today!
We're on track for our next goal: a GREEN LIGHT!

In honor of your generous support so far, please enjoy this SNEAK PREVIEW from Scene 4, starring Edward Whitacre as "Franklin."

(Note: This is pre-edited/pre-color-corrected footage and camera audio. Post-production work will improve it -- with your support!)

04/11/2023

It's a beautiful day! We are THRILLED that we're at TWENTY-EIGHT percent right now! Only 162 smackers to our Day 3 goal ... and a behind-the-scenes video. 😄 Help us get there? Join the (spooky, tense) fun!

And enjoy this gorgeous fall day photo from the location of the DOORS shoot.

Check out the page at seedandspark under "doors short film" 😃

03/11/2023

Hey, supporters: We're already 20% funded and on track to reach our goal of 30% by tomorrow -- can you help us get there? https://seedandspark.com/fund/doorsshortfilm

Pledge $50 and you can get a personalized thank-you video from our star actor, Beasley. 😱 It's the next best thing to petting him in person!

If that's too steep, we've got some advice for ya: Get a digital card with a Wise Saying from Franklin, Beryl, or Zeus with a pledge of only $15. (You can even choose which character -- or we will :))

Who couldn't use a little encouragement in these trying times?

From our whole team: Thanks for supporting DOORS!