Enid’s Wall is a ghost story. A coming-of-older-age drama. A love letter to the sea and to the shore. But, above all, it’s a story about belonging. The need that drives us all.
Enid’s Wall is a ghost story. A coming-of-older-age drama. A love letter to the sea and to the shore. But, above all, it’s a story about belonging. The need that drives us all.
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In front of the camera, 6 of the 7 main roles are women over 50. Behind the camera, our goal is 50% women and maximizing diversity in general.About The Project
Special Note: Due to fiscal sponsorship from Stowe Story Labs, all donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE minus the incentive value!
There’s a sentiment that I’ve heard repeatedly from older women after they see a movie: “Well that was ok, but I’m not really the target audience, am I?” And, “They’re never about me.”
Depictions of women over 50 —with their hopes, passions, joys, disappointments, regrets—are woefully under-represented in film. As with minority and diverse populations, these stories are way overdue. Now’s the time to fill that gap. And Enid’s Wall hopes to do just that.
This film is a love letter to all the older women in my life who never get to see themselves in movies. And because I love them, I’m giving them a story set in Cape Cod, Massachusetts—the most beautiful place I know.
Although it takes place in a stunning seaside enclave, Enid’s Wall has a universal reach.
Like most of us, our main character, Enid, has been uprooted by life—from the routine and comfort of being a married high school teacher in Virginia, to being alone in a new town where she knows no one.
I know Enid’s struggle because I’ve lived it. And I know many others have too. It’s a common struggle not often discussed:
How do you chart a path from outsider to insider, and how do you know when you’ve arrived?
After the death of her beloved wife, Enid retires to the town where they honeymooned. Maybe by being there she can recapture some sort of joy. It’s the only place she can remember feeling truly at home. So, over the years, she immersed herself in books about “The Cape.”
She arrives and finds that modern life there doesn’t match her fantastical imaginings of whalers, pirates, and ghosts. So, she sets out to mold her surroundings to fit her mind’s creation.
Enid tries befriending her neighbors and a black lab. She attempts to immerse herself in the plentiful nature around her. But when her relentless optimism turns people off, she retreats to where she has always found solace — in stories.
Reeled in by the lure of local ghost stories, Enid’s mind fills with sounds of the sails of lost ships fluttering in the wind and the songs of drowned sailors. The more she struggles to connect with the living, the more the ghosts become inviting. Those around her may think she’s going crazy, she knows the truth:
The ghost ships will sail again.Enid’s passion for the folklore, legends, and history of the Cape provides a path to becoming one with the place she has always adored. In the end, she becomes a legend herself.
The Cape has been attracting artists for over a century. It’s a place that mixes modern and old: 300-year-old cemeteries, next to modern frozen yogurt shops, next to 150-year-old churches. As Enid’s neighbor observes: the light is justly famous. It lends itself well to the cinematic telling of…
A story about a woman who gets lured in by local ghosts and legends, and is unable to find her way out.
Incentives
$15
CINEMA-GOER - Watch the film
Willing to pre-purchase your viewing of Enid's Wall? Buy your ticket now and we will send you a password protected link to stream the film as soon as it is ready for theaters. The stream will be available for 8 weeks from the time we send it to you.
$25
AHOY, MATEY! Name a pirate ship
3000 ships have sunk off the coast of Cape Cod over the last 400 years, but that doesn't mean Enid's research has to lead her to real one. At this level you can send us a name and we will email you a picture of a sailing ship with your name on the bow.
Plus a link to watch the film.
$50
THE COLLECTOR - Own the film
Download your own personal copy of the film. Watch it on a boat or an airplane or all the other places wifi is unreliable.
(Plus a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$75
THE SEA "CHANTY" - Thank you from the sailors
At this level the ghosts that sing to Enid will sing to you as well, along with a personal thank you from the writer/director.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$100
inVESTed - Long Sleeve Tee
Protect yourself from the chill of the fog on the beach in this long sleeve tee shirt.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$250
THE ADVENTURER - Visit set
Ever wondered what a day on set is like? Come find out. We will be shooting mostly in and around West Harwich, MA in the first three weeks of May 2020.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$500
ALMOST FAMOUS - 15 seconds of fame
If you really want to participate you can be an extra in the film. You might be a coffee shop patron, or eat lunch at the light house cafe, or make town look like a tourist filled summer day. We will be shooting in and around West Harwich, MA in the first three weeks of May 2020.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$750
The Haunter
Have you ever wanted to be in a movie but are a bit camera shy? Then this incentive is perfect for you. For a donation of $750 or more, you can be the voice of one of the Pirate's Ghosts that call out to Enid.
Spooktacular, right?! You'll also get your name in the credits as one of the cast. So donate today and get all your moaning and groaning out on screen. Your kids or significant other will thank you. :)
Claimed: 0 of 5
$999
WRITE ON!
Do you have an exciting day coming up? How about a special someone you want to declare your undying love for? Have a tune or lyric that you've thought of and can't get it out of your head? Or maybe you have just always wanted to write a song just for the fun of it.If this sounds like you, then we have just the incentive for you. We have teamed up with an award-winning, up and coming songwriter, Ellysa (www.justellysa.com) to create custom songs for our film and she is offering to host a video conference session to help you create your song.
Ellysa will schedule a time that works best for you and you will work one-on-one with her to create lyrics and melody based upon your theme. You'll learn about what goes into making a good song. And, if you don't already know about things like Hook, Tempo, Chorus, Pre-Chorus, Bridge, and Verse, you will learn what those are too.
$1,000
THE BIG BUOY - Film Prop
Enid believes the ghosts are sending her buoys on the beach to reassure her that she belongs on Cape Cod. Two lucky people could have the ghosts send a buoy to you once the filmming is done.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
Claimed: 0 of 9
$1,000
THE INSIDER - Attend a private screening
After we have our world premiere we will then hold a series of house party screenings in select locations to celebrate with our top tier donors and investors. Locations will include Eastham, MA, Albany, NY, Milwaukee, WI, and Washington, DC. Potentially others depending on where we have the most donors and investors coming from. You will be welcome to attend at the location most convenient to you.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$1,500
THE SHACKLES - Film Prop - Enid's necklace
Enid wears a buoy necklace that Jo bought her on their honeymoon to represent Jo's great-grandfather who was a New England lobsterman. When shooting is done that prop will be available.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
*The pictured necklace is the one my Mom gave me after I finished the script to encourage me to keep going. Enid's necklace is not guaranteed to be the same color, but will come from the same artist.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$2,500
TOURiffic! Locations Tours
Between June 1st and August 15th, 2021 spend a day with writer/director Kris Holodak and tour the shooting locations. This will pair well with the house party screening in Eastham, MA, and of course, you will be welcome at both, though we will be able to schedule the tour at your convenience within the main window of summer 2021.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$5,000
E.P.ic! - Executive Producer Credit
At this level or higher, you are part of the team. Your name will be listed in credits as an executive producer, not just special thanks. And the undying gratitude of everyone involved.
Plus you'll be welcome on the set any time, and you'll get a copy of the film when we are finished.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
CINEMA-GOER - Watch the film
Willing to pre-purchase your viewing of Enid's Wall? Buy your ticket now and we will send you a password protected link to stream the film as soon as it is ready for theaters. The stream will be available for 8 weeks from the time we send it to you.
$25
AHOY, MATEY! Name a pirate ship
3000 ships have sunk off the coast of Cape Cod over the last 400 years, but that doesn't mean Enid's research has to lead her to real one. At this level you can send us a name and we will email you a picture of a sailing ship with your name on the bow.
Plus a link to watch the film.
$50
THE COLLECTOR - Own the film
Download your own personal copy of the film. Watch it on a boat or an airplane or all the other places wifi is unreliable.
(Plus a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$75
THE SEA "CHANTY" - Thank you from the sailors
At this level the ghosts that sing to Enid will sing to you as well, along with a personal thank you from the writer/director.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$100
inVESTed - Long Sleeve Tee
Protect yourself from the chill of the fog on the beach in this long sleeve tee shirt.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$250
THE ADVENTURER - Visit set
Ever wondered what a day on set is like? Come find out. We will be shooting mostly in and around West Harwich, MA in the first three weeks of May 2020.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$500
ALMOST FAMOUS - 15 seconds of fame
If you really want to participate you can be an extra in the film. You might be a coffee shop patron, or eat lunch at the light house cafe, or make town look like a tourist filled summer day. We will be shooting in and around West Harwich, MA in the first three weeks of May 2020.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$750
The Haunter
Have you ever wanted to be in a movie but are a bit camera shy? Then this incentive is perfect for you. For a donation of $750 or more, you can be the voice of one of the Pirate's Ghosts that call out to Enid.
Spooktacular, right?! You'll also get your name in the credits as one of the cast. So donate today and get all your moaning and groaning out on screen. Your kids or significant other will thank you. :)
Claimed: 0 of 5
$999
WRITE ON!
Do you have an exciting day coming up? How about a special someone you want to declare your undying love for? Have a tune or lyric that you've thought of and can't get it out of your head? Or maybe you have just always wanted to write a song just for the fun of it.If this sounds like you, then we have just the incentive for you. We have teamed up with an award-winning, up and coming songwriter, Ellysa (www.justellysa.com) to create custom songs for our film and she is offering to host a video conference session to help you create your song.
Ellysa will schedule a time that works best for you and you will work one-on-one with her to create lyrics and melody based upon your theme. You'll learn about what goes into making a good song. And, if you don't already know about things like Hook, Tempo, Chorus, Pre-Chorus, Bridge, and Verse, you will learn what those are too.
$1,000
THE BIG BUOY - Film Prop
Enid believes the ghosts are sending her buoys on the beach to reassure her that she belongs on Cape Cod. Two lucky people could have the ghosts send a buoy to you once the filmming is done.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
Claimed: 0 of 9
$1,000
THE INSIDER - Attend a private screening
After we have our world premiere we will then hold a series of house party screenings in select locations to celebrate with our top tier donors and investors. Locations will include Eastham, MA, Albany, NY, Milwaukee, WI, and Washington, DC. Potentially others depending on where we have the most donors and investors coming from. You will be welcome to attend at the location most convenient to you.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$1,500
THE SHACKLES - Film Prop - Enid's necklace
Enid wears a buoy necklace that Jo bought her on their honeymoon to represent Jo's great-grandfather who was a New England lobsterman. When shooting is done that prop will be available.
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
*The pictured necklace is the one my Mom gave me after I finished the script to encourage me to keep going. Enid's necklace is not guaranteed to be the same color, but will come from the same artist.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$2,500
TOURiffic! Locations Tours
Between June 1st and August 15th, 2021 spend a day with writer/director Kris Holodak and tour the shooting locations. This will pair well with the house party screening in Eastham, MA, and of course, you will be welcome at both, though we will be able to schedule the tour at your convenience within the main window of summer 2021.
(Travel and lodging not included.)
(Plus a download of the film, and a pirate ship if you send us a name.)
$5,000
E.P.ic! - Executive Producer Credit
At this level or higher, you are part of the team. Your name will be listed in credits as an executive producer, not just special thanks. And the undying gratitude of everyone involved.
Plus you'll be welcome on the set any time, and you'll get a copy of the film when we are finished.
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Current Team
About This Team
One thing that ten years of experience in short films has taught me is that the best way to success is to surround myself with great people.
The first person to join the team was Cinematographer Jamal Solomon. Jamal and I met in 2014 when we were both spending the season at the Maine Media Workshops. I loved his vision and style and at the time I thought, someday I will have a project big enough to hire Jamal. I knew we worked well together, and as a bonus he liked my new puppy. Five years later he came out to shoot the teaser and he got the biggest "I remember you" happy dance from the dog.
The second person to join was Producer Melody Herr. Melody and I met through the Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance's writers' group in early 2018. My first thought upon meeting her was, "She's so cool." Little did I realize she'd become my best friend in town. We instantly clicked and started making short projects together. Since the writers' group was already supporting the development of the script, it wasn't hard to talk her into coming on as a producer.
I'm really looking forward to working with Composer Benn Cole again. I met Benn when we were both in grad school. He did the score for my MFA thesis film Ghost Tours. And then I was very happy to be able to actually hire him last year to do the score for my short Grandpa's Getaways. Benn is a wonderful and versatile musician, always looking for what's best for the film. The two films he did for me sound nothing alike, but they both sound great.
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