We are so excited about sharing Ben & Lucy with you: the story of an unexpected friendship 150 years in the making. Join us in the journey of bringing Ben & Lucy to life! Check out the link to our original Ben and Lucy video: https://youtu.be/Olw6cYmJTdM
We are so excited about sharing Ben & Lucy with you: the story of an unexpected friendship 150 years in the making. Join us in the journey of bringing Ben & Lucy to life! Check out the link to our original Ben and Lucy video: https://youtu.be/Olw6cYmJTdM
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Mission Statement
We are proud that our web series passes the Bechdel test, featuring two complex female characters transcending stereotypes and providing central development to the plot. Additionally, we have cast actors of varied race, economic backgrounds, and sexual identity.About The Project
A NOTE FROM THE WRITER:
I have always loved vampire mythology and am a real sucker for any show about it: True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals (you bet I watch the spinoff), Buffy, Angel (another spinoff!), and Blade. I watch them all. While I love watching these shows, there was always something I thought would be fun to explore:
What if it all wasn't so sexy?
What if it was just awkward that you lived so much longer than everyone else?
No magic, no mind-bending fights, just trying to find a place in a world where you are the "other" and you have to hide it.
And that was the genesis of Ben & Lucy.
Ben & Lucy is a tale about a vampire (with a haunting history) who gets a human roommate. At its core this story is about people hiding their true selves from society, which I believe has relevance to everyone in varying degrees. Opening up takes courage and vulnerability. Ben & Lucy seeks to explore these themes in the context of a vampire comedy. Developed over the past year with the input from an amazing cast, this is one vampire's journey of overcoming past trauma, discovering the power of friendship, and acceptance of one's self.
Incentives
$5
Vampire Bite
A public social media thank you.
$10
Bar Burger
A personalized spooky haiku sent to you, and the above incentives.
$25
Blood Bag
A personal video from one of the cast thanking you, and the above incentives.
$50
Apartment Tour
A digital copy of the pilot script, and the above incentives.
$100
Signed Contract
A special thanks credit in the credits of all episodes, and the above incentives.
$250
Vampire Face
A signed copy of the script by the whole cast and a little halloween surprise mailed to you, and all the above incentives.
$500
Surprise Visitor
Access to the finished web-series before it goes public, and the above incentives.
$1,000
New Apartment
Associate Producer credit, an invitation to the wrap party and to the viewing party upon completion, and all the above incentives. (Travel and lodging not included)
Claimed: 2 of 6
$3,000
New Roommate
An executive producer credit, a part in the web-series with lines, and all the above incentives. (Travel and lodging not included.)
Claimed: 0 of 2
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$5
Vampire Bite
A public social media thank you.
$10
Bar Burger
A personalized spooky haiku sent to you, and the above incentives.
$25
Blood Bag
A personal video from one of the cast thanking you, and the above incentives.
$50
Apartment Tour
A digital copy of the pilot script, and the above incentives.
$100
Signed Contract
A special thanks credit in the credits of all episodes, and the above incentives.
$250
Vampire Face
A signed copy of the script by the whole cast and a little halloween surprise mailed to you, and all the above incentives.
$500
Surprise Visitor
Access to the finished web-series before it goes public, and the above incentives.
$1,000
New Apartment
Associate Producer credit, an invitation to the wrap party and to the viewing party upon completion, and all the above incentives. (Travel and lodging not included)
Claimed: 2 of 6
$3,000
New Roommate
An executive producer credit, a part in the web-series with lines, and all the above incentives. (Travel and lodging not included.)
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Current Team
About This Team
Menaced Minds productions is the duo of Jonathan Finnegan and Zander Kirby. The pair first met at Actors Theatre of Louisville six years ago and after making the move to NYC have continued to collaborate. Their short film, Barry Bruiser and the Revenge of Lucy Leggs, was a success at film festivals last year earning several nominations and an excellence award.
The Cast:
Zander Kirby - Lucian 'Lucy' Marian
Jonathan Finnegan - Ben Willis
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Claire Curtis-Ward - Genevieve 'Eve' Marian
Gabrielle Georgescu - Irina Petrescu
Michael Connolly - Mike Stracht
Kelly Strandemo - Rachel Bilner
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Torrey Linder - Tommy LeBaux
Producer, Writer, and Director - Zander Kirby
Producer, Sound Engineer, and Director of Photography - Jonathan Finnegan
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