Ben & Lucy
New York City, New York | Series
Comedy, Drama
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
Ben & Lucy
New York City, New York | Series
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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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
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Shooting Permit
Costs $500
State owned spaces require a permit to shoot. Spoiler alert* one of them is an airport.
Lens
Costs $1,300
We already have a few lenses, but we need a zoom lens that can shoot at night. (Vampires...)
Sound equipment
Costs $650
We need a boom mic with a digital recorder to capture scenes with multiple people.
Special effect makeup
Costs $250
When you have a story about vampires, you need them to look like vampires.
Small props
Costs $450
Small props like food add up, especially when you have to renew the prop for a new angle.
Editing
Costs $500
Editing, and picture/color/audio correction to help Ben & Lucy look and sound the best it can.
Production Insurance
Costs $2,650
All Sag-Aftra productions require insurance for the actors' safety.
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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
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Shooting Permit
Costs $500
State owned spaces require a permit to shoot. Spoiler alert* one of them is an airport.
Lens
Costs $1,300
We already have a few lenses, but we need a zoom lens that can shoot at night. (Vampires...)
Sound equipment
Costs $650
We need a boom mic with a digital recorder to capture scenes with multiple people.
Special effect makeup
Costs $250
When you have a story about vampires, you need them to look like vampires.
Small props
Costs $450
Small props like food add up, especially when you have to renew the prop for a new angle.
Editing
Costs $500
Editing, and picture/color/audio correction to help Ben & Lucy look and sound the best it can.
Production Insurance
Costs $2,650
All Sag-Aftra productions require insurance for the actors' safety.
Share this update!
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
Claire Curtis-Ward - Genevieve 'Eve' Marian
Gabrielle Georgescu - Irina Petrescu
Michael Connolly - Mike Stracht
Kelly Strandemo - Rachel Bilner
Torrey Linder - Tommy LeBaux
Producer, Writer, and Director - Zander Kirby
Producer, Sound Engineer, and Director of Photography - Jonathan Finnegan