We are the next generation of filmmakers and we are determined to never let the art of shooting on physical film die. Forever Red is a story of lost love and dealing with past demons in the present, and it will be shot entirely on Super 16 film. Join us and keep film alive for the next generation.
We are the next generation of filmmakers and we are determined to never let the art of shooting on physical film die. Forever Red is a story of lost love and dealing with past demons in the present, and it will be shot entirely on Super 16 film. Join us and keep film alive for the next generation.
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Mission Statement
Shooting film is a dying art that few student filmmakers attempt. Our crew combines eager students & experienced professionals, creating a truly unique opportunity for students to experience shooting film. The cast stars an older actor and a strong female costar who both constantly break stereotypesAbout The Project
Message from the Producer:
We are determined to shoot a film on film and experience what it is to shoot a film the way it was originally meant to be. Shooting movies on real film is becoming a dying art. We are the next generation and it is our responsibility to ensure film stays alive.
You are a part of this, and we need you to join us in making sure this art doesn't fade away. Our schools won't let us use their equipment because we aren't taking the right classes. They don't have our backs, but we hope you will. This film is only the beginning of the remarkable journey for those who made it. But without your support, this journey is not possible. We're willing to work for little to nothing in order to pursue our passion, but even that adds up to a lot. Filming is set to begin in January of 2018, but a lot is to be accomplished by then. With your support, I promise you we can create something amazing. Our last film was a feature film called Duplicity . It was completed with a budget of $3,000, paid out of our own pockets. It has been accepted into several film festivals, including the Depth of Field International Film Festival and the World Music and Independent Film Festival .If we can make something that great with $3,000, imagine what we could do with $25,000. But we need your help. We are hoping to raise half our budget from crowd funding, but the more money we can get, the more we can do for the film. Whether we reach our goal or not, we will do our best to complete this project. But you have an extraordinary chance to be a part of it. I urge you to join us. Become part of our family of dreamers. Let's go forward together and make something amazing. #fortheloveoffilm
Sincerely,
Benjamin Mehr, President
Grand Production Films, Inc.
www.grandproductionfilms.comCheck out Duplicity:
Plot:
Forever Red is a film about two American ex-spies who have left their experiences during the cold war behind them. However, the fragile normality in life that they manage to establish is broken when one of the ex-spies seeks out the other more than 40 years later. Upon reuniting, old feelings resurface and a dark secret from their past is brought to light. It is a film about lost love and how the demons of our past always catch up with us in the end.CAST
Anne
(Played By: April Hartman)
The Character:
On the outside Anne appears to be a normal and kind woman, but in reality she is remarkably strong in will and conviction. She served her country during the cold war as a spy, and always got the job done. She has faced many hardships in her life to bring her to where she is today, and then to top it all off, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Knowing she doesn't have much time left, she sets out to confront her past and faces her fate head on. The only person she ever loved was murdered, and she is going to find out who ordered the hit. After the brutal life she has endured, she will be dying on her own terms.
The Actor:
After taking a 12 year break from acting to get a degree and raise her son, April finally returned and secured an agent in Dallas and an agent in the Southeast and resumed her journey to become a great actor. She now has over 30 feature film credits, over 40 short films, countless commercials, theatre, stunt work and voice-overs on her resume. April has had films tour the festival circuit all over the United States and abroad including Cannes Film Festival, USA Film festival, and many more. Not only have her films done extremely well, they have also earned her 8 best Actor nominations and 5 best Actor wins. She just finished production on two features: Howlers, starring opposite Sean Patrick Flannery and Chad Michael Collins and stunt double duty for Tammy Blanchard for the feature Warning Shot. She still studies with the same acting coach in Dallas after 8 years, Theresa Bell. April is currently represented by Linda McAlister Talent in Dallas and Action Talent agency in Mississippi
Barker
(Played By: David Raizor)
The Character:
Barker is old fashioned with strong militaristic values and characteristics. He fought in Vietnam, which left emotional scars on him. Perhaps the last friends he ever made were his war buddies and he is left very much alone in solitude. A tough exterior combined with strong pride in his country make him appear very hardened. The only person who has the ability to break this hard outer shell is the one that got away: Anne.
The Actor:
David Raizor is a full time working professional actor who has appeared in over eighty films both feature length and shorts. He has performed in over 300 live shows, including theater, murder mystery shows, clown shows, improv shows, and magic shows. In addition he has appeared in several commercials, industrials and has been featured on billboards, bus stop benches and other print media. He studies the Meisner style of acting and has taken acting classes at Valencia College, Art’s Sake Studios, Class Act Studios and others. He also takes every workshop he can to always be growing in his craft. David loves to bring characters to life both on stage and in front of the camera.
What Your Donations Will Go To:
(estimates based off budget of $25,274)
Camera Department: $8,644.00
Lighting Department: $4,900.00
Cast Department: $4,320.00
Sound Department: $2,550.00Post Production Department: $1,900.00
Catering Department: $860.00
Wardrobe Department: $500.00
Permits: $500.00
Music Department: $500.00
Props/Set Design: $500.00
Makeup Department: $100.00*Transportation of cast and crew included in their respective departments*
More Info:
https://www.grandproductionfilms.com/forever-red
Incentives
$9
Thank You!
Thank you so much for having faith in us and supporting us. Your name will be front and center on our website.
Includes:
- Your name on our website
$14
Social Shout Out!
In addition to our eternal gratitude, you'll get a shout out on our social media sites.
Includes:
- Your name on our website
- Social Media Shout Out
$24
Video Thanks!
Get a personalized thank you video!
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Personalized Video Thanks
$49
Early Viewing!
Be among the first to see the film with a private screener link!
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Thank You Video
- Private Screener
$99
Be an Extra!
Be an extra in the opening scene of the film! You'll be able to meet the cast and crew and have a shot of being in the film. (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Thank You Video
- Private Screener
- Be an Extra
Claimed: 4 of 50
$149
Strip of Film!
Get a picture frame with a strip of actual developed negative used to film a scene in Forever Red!
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Thank You Video
- Private Screener
- Strip of Film
$199
Invitation to the Private Premiere!
Join us for a private premiere at the historic Senator Theatre in Towson, Maryland. You'll also have an opportunity for a Q&A with the cast and crew after the screening. (Travel and Lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
Claimed: 4 of 200
$299
Cast and Crew Party!
Get to meet and socialize with the cast and crew at the private cast & crew party before the premiere. Then join us for the private premiere at the historic Senator Theatre in Towson, Maryland. (Travel and Lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
Claimed: 0 of 50
$399
Exclusive Behind the Scenes Access!
Join us on location for four days as we shoot the film! Not only will you be able to see how a film set works, but you'll also be able to see all the extra things that go into making a film on actual film. There are not many opportunities to see a film being shot on actual film anymore, so don't miss your chance! (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Be an Extra
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Behind the Scenes Access
Claimed: 0 of 10
$449
Sponsor a Student!
Because of your generosity, we can bring another student on set with us so that he/she may be able to take advantage of this opportunity to learn on set with us. Your contribution will go towards paying the student a fair wage and supplying them with food.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
Claimed: 0 of 10
$499
Be in The Film!
You'll be able to get a role as a featured extra. You'll be playing the character of a courier who delivers an important package to the main character. Not only will you forever be in our film, but you'll also get a chance to see what it is like behind the scenes, as well as meet the cast and crew, get your name in the credits, and get an official IMDb credit. (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Featured Extra Role
Claimed: 0 of 1
$599
Unleash your Creativity!
Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone has different ideas. Have the chance to sit down with the director and editor to finalize the film and bring in your own creative input for the editing process! You will also be credited as Assistant Editor! (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Assistant Editor
Claimed: 0 of 1
$749
Get a Prop!
You'll receive an official prop used in the film! You can either get Anne's head scarf, or Barker's war picture.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Official Prop
Claimed: 0 of 2
$999
Associate Producer Credit!
For your generous donation, get credit as an associate producer on the film. This is a great way to build up your portfolio and build connections.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Be an Extra
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Behind the Scenes Access
- Associate Producer IMDb credit
Claimed: 1 of 4
$1,999
Executive Producer Credit!
For your generous donation, get credit as an executive producer on the film. This is a great way to build up your portfolio and build connections.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Be an Extra
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Behind the Scenes Access
- Executive Producer Credit
Claimed: 0 of 5
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$9
Thank You!
Thank you so much for having faith in us and supporting us. Your name will be front and center on our website.
Includes:
- Your name on our website
$14
Social Shout Out!
In addition to our eternal gratitude, you'll get a shout out on our social media sites.
Includes:
- Your name on our website
- Social Media Shout Out
$24
Video Thanks!
Get a personalized thank you video!
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Personalized Video Thanks
$49
Early Viewing!
Be among the first to see the film with a private screener link!
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Thank You Video
- Private Screener
$99
Be an Extra!
Be an extra in the opening scene of the film! You'll be able to meet the cast and crew and have a shot of being in the film. (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Thank You Video
- Private Screener
- Be an Extra
Claimed: 4 of 50
$149
Strip of Film!
Get a picture frame with a strip of actual developed negative used to film a scene in Forever Red!
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Thank You Video
- Private Screener
- Strip of Film
$199
Invitation to the Private Premiere!
Join us for a private premiere at the historic Senator Theatre in Towson, Maryland. You'll also have an opportunity for a Q&A with the cast and crew after the screening. (Travel and Lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
Claimed: 4 of 200
$299
Cast and Crew Party!
Get to meet and socialize with the cast and crew at the private cast & crew party before the premiere. Then join us for the private premiere at the historic Senator Theatre in Towson, Maryland. (Travel and Lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
Claimed: 0 of 50
$399
Exclusive Behind the Scenes Access!
Join us on location for four days as we shoot the film! Not only will you be able to see how a film set works, but you'll also be able to see all the extra things that go into making a film on actual film. There are not many opportunities to see a film being shot on actual film anymore, so don't miss your chance! (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Be an Extra
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Behind the Scenes Access
Claimed: 0 of 10
$449
Sponsor a Student!
Because of your generosity, we can bring another student on set with us so that he/she may be able to take advantage of this opportunity to learn on set with us. Your contribution will go towards paying the student a fair wage and supplying them with food.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
Claimed: 0 of 10
$499
Be in The Film!
You'll be able to get a role as a featured extra. You'll be playing the character of a courier who delivers an important package to the main character. Not only will you forever be in our film, but you'll also get a chance to see what it is like behind the scenes, as well as meet the cast and crew, get your name in the credits, and get an official IMDb credit. (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Featured Extra Role
Claimed: 0 of 1
$599
Unleash your Creativity!
Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone has different ideas. Have the chance to sit down with the director and editor to finalize the film and bring in your own creative input for the editing process! You will also be credited as Assistant Editor! (Travel and lodging at your own expense)
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Assistant Editor
Claimed: 0 of 1
$749
Get a Prop!
You'll receive an official prop used in the film! You can either get Anne's head scarf, or Barker's war picture.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Official Prop
Claimed: 0 of 2
$999
Associate Producer Credit!
For your generous donation, get credit as an associate producer on the film. This is a great way to build up your portfolio and build connections.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Be an Extra
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Behind the Scenes Access
- Associate Producer IMDb credit
Claimed: 1 of 4
$1,999
Executive Producer Credit!
For your generous donation, get credit as an executive producer on the film. This is a great way to build up your portfolio and build connections.
Includes:
- Name on our Website
- Social Media Shout Out
- Private Screener
- Thank You Video
- Be an Extra
- Strip of Film
- Invitation to the Premiere
- Invitation to the Cast & Crew Party
- Sponsor a Student
- Behind the Scenes Access
- Executive Producer Credit
Claimed: 0 of 5
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Current Team
About This Team
CAST
Anne
(Played By: April Hartman)
The Character:
On the outside Anne appears to be a normal and kind woman, but in reality she is remarkably strong in will and conviction. She served her country during the cold war as a spy, and always got the job done. She has faced many hardships in her life to bring her to where she is today, and then to top it all off, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Knowing she doesn't have much time left, she sets out to confront her past and faces her fate head on. The only person she ever loved was murdered, and she is going to find out who ordered the hit. After the brutal life she has endured, she will be dying on her own terms.
The Actor:
After taking a 12 year break from acting to get a degree and raise her son, April finally returned and secured an agent in Dallas and an agent in the Southeast and resumed her journey to become a great actor. She now has over 30 feature film credits, over 40 short films, countless commercials, theatre, stunt work and voice-overs on her resume. April has had films tour the festival circuit all over the United States and abroad including Cannes Film Festival, USA Film festival, and many more. Not only have her films done extremely well, they have also earned her 8 best Actor nominations and 5 best Actor wins. She just finished production on two features: Howlers, starring opposite Sean Patrick Flannery and Chad Michael Collins and stunt double duty for Tammy Blanchard for the feature Warning Shot. She still studies with the same acting coach in Dallas after 8 years, Theresa Bell. April is currently represented by Linda McAlister Talent in Dallas and Action Talent agency in Mississippi
Barker
(Played By: David Raizor)
The Character:
Barker is old fashioned with strong militaristic values and characteristics. He fought in Vietnam, which left emotional scars on him. Perhaps the last friends he ever made were his war buddies and he is left very much alone in solitude. A tough exterior combined with strong pride in his country make him appear very hardened. The only person who has the ability to break this hard outer shell is the one that got away: Anne.
The Actor:
David Raizor is a full time working professional actor who has appeared in over eighty films both feature length and shorts. He has performed in over 300 live shows, including theater, murder mystery shows, clown shows, improv shows, and magic shows. In addition he has appeared in several commercials, industrials and has been featured on billboards, bus stop benches and other print media. He studies the Meisner style of acting and has taken acting classes at Valencia College, Art’s Sake Studios, Class Act Studios and others. He also takes every workshop he can to always be growing in his craft. David loves to bring characters to life both on stage and in front of the camera.
CREW
Writer
(Steve Miles)
UK native and occasional wanderer who turned his hand to writing scripts after realizing his social life was vastly overrated. Writer of several short films, including the recent Sci-fi Better Times (filmed in Germany under the title Bessere Zeiten). Drawn to a number of genres; often exploring the grittier side of humanity through thriller and horror, though not adverse to the darkly comic.
Director
(Garrett Adams)
Garrett Joseph Adams is an American student filmmaker born in Maryland in 1998. From a very young age Adams took a strong interest in film and the filmmaking process. By high school, Garrett had written and directed 2 short films and after entering college he was already in post production of his first feature film Duplicity. Adams' work is distinguished by complex plots, deep characterization, and dark themesProducer
(Benjamin Mehr)
Benjamin Mehr has been making films since he first touched a camera at the age of 12. He has always had a passion for the art of expression through film. It wasn't until high school, though, that he truly dived into the filmmaking process, producing his first award winning feature film, Duplicity, at the age of 16. Ben's passion is to evoke emotion from his viewers in order to enact a positive change for both his audience and the world. Ben is currently interning as a production associate at DBM Films in Towson, Maryland.
Cinematographer
(John Grove)
John began his freelance career as a Director of Photography in Los Angeles following his graduation from Columbia College of Hollywood where he received a bachelors degree in Cinematography. Primarily a narrative Cinematographer, John Grove has been at the helm of features, music videos, TV shows, documentaries and commercials. His work is defined by his composition, use of color, camera movement and versatility to light and shoot all styles of genres/ projects.
In 2011, John decided to move back to the East Coast to pursue his dreams in his hometown near Baltimore, Maryland. Since John has been back home he has been a cinematographer on several local/national commercials, music videos, short films, documentaries, TV shows, numerous corporate videos, and two feature films. When John is not working as a cinematographer, he is usually on his grind working as a camera op for Television/Netflix shows such as "The Keepers", "Restaurant Divided", "Cupcake Wars", "America's Most Wanted", "Stories of the ER", "Pati's Mexican Table", "Master of the Mix" and many more.
Composer
(Andreas Häberlin)
Andreas Häberlin is a NYC based pianist & film composer. A native of Switzerland, he has lived and worked in Europe, North America and Australia. Andreas holds a M.M. in Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games (Summa Cum Laude) from Berklee College of Music. Upon graduation, Andreas was awarded Berklee's Peer Recognition Award, honoring his community contributions.Recent awards include prizes for Best Music with the Near Nazareth Festival 2017 and with the Hamilton Film Festival 2016, double finalist in the Hollywood Songwriting Contest 2017, double finalist in the UK Songwriting Contest 2016, as well as having been selected for the SCL NY mentor program 2016.
Production Designer
(Samuel Getty)
Born in Manchester, Maryland, Sam has worked as a lighting designer and a director of photography for the past 5 years. He has light designed shows such as "Wedding Singer" and 'Addams Family", and he was also the director of photography for the award winning student film, Duplicity. Ever since he was a kid, Sam has been enthralled in the world of art, and takes every chance he can to hone his skills and become the best he can be at what he does. Sam is currently interning for the television broadcast Bmore Lifestyle.
Makeup
(Rachel Kelly & Meghan Liberto)
Sound Department
(Christopher Pompa)
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