FUNERAL DAY is the darkly funny story of a man who skips his friend’s funeral in an attempt to start living life to the fullest. Along the way he quits his job, begs for a 2nd chance at love, attempts to look death in the face & of course gets his prostate milked all in the name of changing his life
FUNERAL DAY is the darkly funny story of a man who skips his friend’s funeral in an attempt to start living life to the fullest. Along the way he quits his job, begs for a 2nd chance at love, attempts to look death in the face & of course gets his prostate milked all in the name of changing his life
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About The Project
Funeral Day is a movie about trying to get unstuck. It is a movie about trying to make changes. It is a movie about realizing life is short. It is also a movie about a man who finds himself in some ridiculous situations. We thought the script funny and dark, and striking a chord with us, we thought we'd follow our protagonist's lead and take action. So we set out to make Funeral Day to unstick a few things in our lives, to bring a great script to life and to bring some laughs to you. We had the pleasure of shooting the film earlier this year with a tremendous cast and crew, and are now beginning our post production. We are independent filmmakers and we don't have studio backing. While we have some wonderful investors that got us through production, YOU and YOUR contribution will be a crucial factor in getting the film finished. Thanks for stopping by, and we look forward to bringing Funeral Day to a screen near you soon!
Jon & the Funeral Day producing team
Incentives
$10
SHOUT OUT ON THE INTERWEBS! We appreciate you & you parting with your hard earned cash & we want to thank you publicly - Twitterlt & Facebookerly, for being a part of getting Funeral Day made.
$20
YOU IN FUNERAL DAY! Well, more precisely, your face in a still from Funeral Day. We will get a photo of you & you too can be in the film. Plus get yourself some fine shout outs from us on the interweb!
$25
KRIS ELGSTRAND'S ALBUM, SONGS OF THE SADSACK! You will receive a download of Funeral Day screenwriter, Kris Elgstrand's beautiful & darlky funny debut album. Give it a listen here: http://kriselgstrand.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-sad-sack-volume-1-im-so-disappointed
$30
ANDY BUTLER'S ALBUM & EP DOWNLOAD! Friend of Funeral Day, Andy Butler, is a tremendous talent & with your donation you will receive a download to both his magnificent full length album & his delightful EP. - hear them here: http://andrewbutler.bandcamp.com/album/the-lie
$35
SEE THE MOVIE FIRST!!! - This is what we are here for, right? Be one of the first to see Funeral Day, by getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run).
$50
Personal video message from NICK WECHSLER! Yeah, that NICK WECHSLER - Jack Porter on REVENGE, Kyle Valenti on ROSWELL and other great roles. Receive a personal video message that NICK will record just for YOU or that special someone. http://www.imdb.com/
name/nm0917060/ 
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$55
POST CARD FROM TYGH RUNYAN! FROM FRANCE! Receive a personal hand written post card from the one and only, Tygh Runyan. Tygh is in France at the moment filming the new tv series Versailles, and he will take a little moment to say Bonjour to YOU. http://bit.ly/TyghRunyan_IMDB
$60
PERSONAL SINGING TELEGRAM VIDEO FROM RENA STROBER! Broadway & TV actress, Rena Strober, will sing a song of your choice for you or that special someone in your life. Rena has spent time on Broadway, Off Broadway, on national tours and can be seen on various television shows on your tv. http://www.renastrober.com
$70
A PERSONAL VIDEO MESSAGE FROM TYLER LABINE! Yeah, you read that right. Current star of Hulu's Deadbeat and Funeral Day actor, Tyler Labine, will send you a one of a kind video that you can use to keep you company, to score a date, to show off to your friends, or to simply carry with you for some daily inspiration. ---------- Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0479527/
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$75
SKYPE WITH NICK WECHSLER! Been dying to ask Nick a question about his character, JACK PORTER on REVENGE? Want some great music recommendations? Just want to read him something from your journal? This is your chance to spend some quality time with Nick. Pretty dang sweet! *Skype will be limited to 10 mins. http://www.imdb.com/
name/nm0917060/ 
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$85
A PERSONAL VIDEO MESSAGE FROM TYGH RUNYAN AND A SIGNED STILL FROM FUNERAL DAY! Yeah, that's right. Tygh will send you a video message that he made especially for you. Yeah, you. He might even record it during a break on the new show he is filming in that foreign land called France.
$100
SKYPE WITH THE DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS! Enjoy a little face to face time with one or more of the directors/producers. Do you have an important question about the filmmaking process or about life in general? Need a laugh? Let us know & we will have a little chat, offer some sage advice, tell you a joke or maybe even sing you a song. We can't promise we will be wearing pants. + get those Twitter & Facebook Shout outs. Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run).
$125
TICKETS TO THE FUNERAL DAY PREMIERE OR SPECIAL SCREENING IN LA! You and a special someone will be joining us at the the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run).
$150
A PERSONAL THANK YOU VIDEO FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA!* What? Yep! With your generous support you will get your very own thank you video from the man in charge.* Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run).
*May not be the actual president of the USA, but he's damn good - http://www.obamaimpersonator.com
$300
KRIS ELGSTRAND LIVING ROOM CONCERT! Kris Elgstrand (Screenwriter of Funeral Day) will perform for you & your friends in your living room (or just about any room) in the Vancouver, BC area (and probably elsewhere if travel & accommodation are covered & he's available). Kris' shows are truly entertaining & a great way to impress friends! Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run). Plus you will receive a download of Kris' beautiful & darly funny debut album. Give it a listen here: http://kriselgstrand.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-sad-sack-volume-1-im-so-disappointed
$1,000
DINNER & A MOVIE & Q & A! Watch Funeral Day in the comfort of your own home with your friends & family while munching down on some fine tasty pizza. Then enjoy an in-person (Los Angeles area) or skype Q & A with one of the directors/producers.
*Dinner is for up to 8 people.
** Schedule permitting we would be happy to do an in-person Q&A outside of the LA area if travel & accomodation are provided.$3,000
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER ON FUNERAL DAY! With your generous support you will become an associate producer on Funeral Day. You will be credited in the film's credtis as well as on IMDB.COM. You will also get 2 tickets to the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run) + the Dinner and a Movie incentive.
$5,000
CO-PRODUCER CREDIT ON FUNERAL DAY!, With your generous support you will become a co-producer on Funeral Day. You will be credited in the film's credtis as well as on IMDB.COM. You will also get 4 tickets to the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run) + the Dinner and a Movie incentive. !
$10,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT ON FUNERAL DAY!, With your generous support you will become an executive producer on Funeral Day. You will be credited in the film's credtis as well as on IMDB.COM. You will also get 10 tickets to the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run) + the Dinner and a Movie incentive. You will also get a full sized movie poster to put up in your office* so everybody will know how awesome you really are!
*Feel free to put the poster wherever you would like. You are the EXECUTIVE PRODUCER after all!!!
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$10
SHOUT OUT ON THE INTERWEBS! We appreciate you & you parting with your hard earned cash & we want to thank you publicly - Twitterlt & Facebookerly, for being a part of getting Funeral Day made.
$20
YOU IN FUNERAL DAY! Well, more precisely, your face in a still from Funeral Day. We will get a photo of you & you too can be in the film. Plus get yourself some fine shout outs from us on the interweb!
$25
KRIS ELGSTRAND'S ALBUM, SONGS OF THE SADSACK! You will receive a download of Funeral Day screenwriter, Kris Elgstrand's beautiful & darlky funny debut album. Give it a listen here: http://kriselgstrand.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-sad-sack-volume-1-im-so-disappointed
$30
ANDY BUTLER'S ALBUM & EP DOWNLOAD! Friend of Funeral Day, Andy Butler, is a tremendous talent & with your donation you will receive a download to both his magnificent full length album & his delightful EP. - hear them here: http://andrewbutler.bandcamp.com/album/the-lie
$35
SEE THE MOVIE FIRST!!! - This is what we are here for, right? Be one of the first to see Funeral Day, by getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run).
$50
Personal video message from NICK WECHSLER! Yeah, that NICK WECHSLER - Jack Porter on REVENGE, Kyle Valenti on ROSWELL and other great roles. Receive a personal video message that NICK will record just for YOU or that special someone. http://www.imdb.com/
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$55
POST CARD FROM TYGH RUNYAN! FROM FRANCE! Receive a personal hand written post card from the one and only, Tygh Runyan. Tygh is in France at the moment filming the new tv series Versailles, and he will take a little moment to say Bonjour to YOU. http://bit.ly/TyghRunyan_IMDB
$60
PERSONAL SINGING TELEGRAM VIDEO FROM RENA STROBER! Broadway & TV actress, Rena Strober, will sing a song of your choice for you or that special someone in your life. Rena has spent time on Broadway, Off Broadway, on national tours and can be seen on various television shows on your tv. http://www.renastrober.com
$70
A PERSONAL VIDEO MESSAGE FROM TYLER LABINE! Yeah, you read that right. Current star of Hulu's Deadbeat and Funeral Day actor, Tyler Labine, will send you a one of a kind video that you can use to keep you company, to score a date, to show off to your friends, or to simply carry with you for some daily inspiration. ---------- Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0479527/
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$75
SKYPE WITH NICK WECHSLER! Been dying to ask Nick a question about his character, JACK PORTER on REVENGE? Want some great music recommendations? Just want to read him something from your journal? This is your chance to spend some quality time with Nick. Pretty dang sweet! *Skype will be limited to 10 mins. http://www.imdb.com/
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$85
A PERSONAL VIDEO MESSAGE FROM TYGH RUNYAN AND A SIGNED STILL FROM FUNERAL DAY! Yeah, that's right. Tygh will send you a video message that he made especially for you. Yeah, you. He might even record it during a break on the new show he is filming in that foreign land called France.
$100
SKYPE WITH THE DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS! Enjoy a little face to face time with one or more of the directors/producers. Do you have an important question about the filmmaking process or about life in general? Need a laugh? Let us know & we will have a little chat, offer some sage advice, tell you a joke or maybe even sing you a song. We can't promise we will be wearing pants. + get those Twitter & Facebook Shout outs. Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run).
$125
TICKETS TO THE FUNERAL DAY PREMIERE OR SPECIAL SCREENING IN LA! You and a special someone will be joining us at the the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run).
$150
A PERSONAL THANK YOU VIDEO FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA!* What? Yep! With your generous support you will get your very own thank you video from the man in charge.* Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run).
*May not be the actual president of the USA, but he's damn good - http://www.obamaimpersonator.com
$300
KRIS ELGSTRAND LIVING ROOM CONCERT! Kris Elgstrand (Screenwriter of Funeral Day) will perform for you & your friends in your living room (or just about any room) in the Vancouver, BC area (and probably elsewhere if travel & accommodation are covered & he's available). Kris' shows are truly entertaining & a great way to impress friends! Plus get an exclusive link to watch Funeral Day before the official release (after the initial festival run). Plus you will receive a download of Kris' beautiful & darly funny debut album. Give it a listen here: http://kriselgstrand.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-sad-sack-volume-1-im-so-disappointed
$1,000
DINNER & A MOVIE & Q & A! Watch Funeral Day in the comfort of your own home with your friends & family while munching down on some fine tasty pizza. Then enjoy an in-person (Los Angeles area) or skype Q & A with one of the directors/producers.
*Dinner is for up to 8 people.
** Schedule permitting we would be happy to do an in-person Q&A outside of the LA area if travel & accomodation are provided.$3,000
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER ON FUNERAL DAY! With your generous support you will become an associate producer on Funeral Day. You will be credited in the film's credtis as well as on IMDB.COM. You will also get 2 tickets to the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run) + the Dinner and a Movie incentive.
$5,000
CO-PRODUCER CREDIT ON FUNERAL DAY!, With your generous support you will become a co-producer on Funeral Day. You will be credited in the film's credtis as well as on IMDB.COM. You will also get 4 tickets to the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run) + the Dinner and a Movie incentive. !
$10,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT ON FUNERAL DAY!, With your generous support you will become an executive producer on Funeral Day. You will be credited in the film's credtis as well as on IMDB.COM. You will also get 10 tickets to the Funeral Day premiere (travel not included), or special screening in LA(travel not included). You will also be getting an exclusive link to watch the movie before the official release (after the initial festival run) + the Dinner and a Movie incentive. You will also get a full sized movie poster to put up in your office* so everybody will know how awesome you really are!
*Feel free to put the poster wherever you would like. You are the EXECUTIVE PRODUCER after all!!!
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About This Team
Jon Weinberg, Producer/Co director Jon received a degree in theatre from the University of British Columbia, and continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and the Atlantic Theater Company (founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy). Jon has appeared on film, TV, stage and the occasional Doctor Who audio drama. His award winning film directorial debut, Yes You Deserve It!, made the festival rounds this past year. Jon is also the author of the award winning photography and poetry book, A Calm Position (In Due Time Press). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2111569/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Ron Butler, Producer/Co director Ron Butler is a member of the Atlantic Theater Company (NYC), and appeared regularly on the Nickelodeon hit series “True Jackson, VP” and was most recently a recurring guest on ABC Family’s “Bunheads”. He wrote, directed, and produced the musical parody short “Obama! A Modern U.S. President” – a viral YouTube sensation with over to 2 million hits (and lauded by Roger Ebert, The Huffington Post, CNN, and Variety.) A direct result of that success was a development relationship with legendary producer Norman Lear, and Brent Miller of Dialogue Pictures. Together they produced Mr. Butler’s second short, “The Photographs Of Your Junk”, the official selection of numerous film festivals (including the Palms Springs Short Festival, DC Shorts, and The Beverly Hills Film Festival). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0125117/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Christopher Carley, Producer Christopher Carley earned a B.F.A. with honors in theater studies from NYU’s Tisch School Of The Arts. Shortly after finishing his training with the Atlantic Theater Company Acting school, he joined the Tony Award winning Broadway cast of The Beauty Queen Of Leenane (dir. by Gary Hynes). While this marked the start of his acting career, it was during his time working with Clint Eastwood on Gran Torino that he first felt the desire to produce. Mr. Eastwood’s take on the film making process “We’re just making a movie, what’s the big deal” is how Christopher chooses to approach his projects both as a producer and an actor. Recent Film & TV credits include: Lions for Lambs (dir. Robert Redford), Garden State, Agent Orange (dir. Tony Scott), American East, Miss Nobody, Homecoming, The Sopranos, House,L&O:SVU, CSI:NY, and Studio 60. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1542291/
Kris Elgstrand, Screenwriter Kris’ most recent feature, Songs She Wrote About
People She Knows, which he wrote and directed, premiered at this years Toronto Int’l Film Festival to great praise. His last feature film, Doppelganger Paul, which he wrote and codirected, premiered at TIFF 2011, and has screened nationally and internationally. The screenplay for Doppelganger Paul won the 2012 Leo Award for screenwriting. Kris’ first short as a writer/director, Love Seat (TIFF 2006), won Best Short at the Whistler Film Festival. His other work as a screenwriter and coproducer includes The Cabin Movie (TIFF 2005), Man Feel Pain (Winner, BravoFACT Short Cuts Canada Award, TIFF 2004; Leo Award – Best Screenplay; Audience Award, Whistler Film Festival) and Big Head (TIFF 2009). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1802547/?ref_=tt_ov_wr Jeffrey A. Cunningham, Cinematographer Jeffrey A. Cunningham has been shooting documentaries since the first time he picked up a camera. His first super‐8 film, shot at age 10, shows friends romping around the neighborhood riding bikes and jumping ramps! It was more than a decade later that Jeffrey started shooting professionally. In the beginning he shot mostly commercials, music videos and documentary projects. JC found the storytelling aspect of docs to be incredibly satisfying, and soon found that his documentary skills translated easily to storytelling in the narrative realm. In the process of lensing a diverse body of work, he has worked with Academy award winners Gary Busey, Ernest Borgnine and Piper Laurie, as well as other great talents such as Malcolm McDowell, Doris Roberts, Anne Meara, Dwight Yoakam and Cybill Shepherd. His latest narrative feature, Shock Value, executive produced by Greg Goodman, was recently released to great acclaim. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0192338/
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