How Jessica Died
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Thriller, Horror
GOAL ACHIEVED! Yay us! More importantly - yay YOU! A huge THANK YOU to all our generous donors! We are so very grateful!! You guys = Rock Stars!
How Jessica Died
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Thriller, Horror
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $28,512 for post-production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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GOAL ACHIEVED! Yay us! More importantly - yay YOU! A huge THANK YOU to all our generous donors! We are so very grateful!! You guys = Rock Stars!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Though we have very cool rewards, the best way you can help is by simply laying some cash on us.
There. We said it out loud.
Just click the MAKE A PLEDGE button on the upper right of this page and enter your amount in the field.
We would be forever grateful!
How Jessica Died is a twisty Twilight Zone-ish story
that keeps you guessing!
If you know someone who may enjoy our rewards please tell them about us!
Just click SHARE on the upper-right side of the page.
Here are the clickable links:
Please track the progress of How Jessica Died's crowdfunding campaign
by clicking FOLLOW located on the above right side of the page.
We promise not to inundate you with lots of emails.*
*We know you hate that because everyone hates that.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER
Costs $2,800
There are a few post production contracts that need to be drawn up and we also need to clear Errors & Omissions.
SOUND MIX
Costs $4,000
Multiple Emmy and Oscar nominated Sound Designer Paul Michael.
VISUAL EFFECTS
Costs $4,000
Todd and his crew have worked on Black Panther, For All Mankind, Dr. Strange and Netflix’s I’m A Virgo. Final installment payment.
EDITING
Costs $3,300
For the purchase and rental of post production equipment (Premiere Pro, peripherals, drives, etc.)
COLORIST
Costs $3,400
How Jessica Died will be exploring different color palettes best left to a professional colorist.
STUDIO RENTAL
Costs $1,300
Two days of studio rental for voiceover.
STOCK FOOTAGE
Costs $600
We use a lot of images and stock footage and while they're reasonably priced to acquire, we do have a lot of them.
PUBLICIST
Costs $4,000
In order to get How Jessica Died in good hands we need a really great PR person to handle our publicity & media relations.
VOICEOVER ACTOR
Costs $500
Voiceover is the last thing we do before the sound mix. Two days.
HELP US GET THE DEF LEPPARD SONG ROCK OF AGES INTO OUR FILM
Costs $2,500
Gunter glieben glauchen globen! We want to use Rock of Ages in our end credits. Sponsor this and you'll help us get the music rights.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Mike Wills: Mike's premiere productions in New York include developing and directing James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) in Tarantulas Dancing and Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) in G-Force. He was part of the very first production team for Penn & Teller and Blue Man Group. Michael is also known for playing Alexander Blaney in The Choirboys directed by Robert Aldrich. His performance is highly praised by Vito Russo in his book The Celluloid Closet. He has been a member of The Actors Studio since 1992 and belongs to SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society), and the Dramatists Guild.
PRODUCER Adam Rifkin: Adam has worked with many Hollywood stars such as Nicholas Cage, Adam Sandler, Charlie Sheen, Malcolm McDowell and Burt Reynolds. He's currently in production on the film TOAD starring James Franco and Tiffany Haddish. From mainstream movies (DETROIT ROCK CITY) to cult films (THE DARK BACKWARD) to kids movies (MOUSEHUNT), Adam has done it all.
WRITER/DIRECTOR Rich Nathanson: A WGA & Emmy nom Writer/Director, Rich has worked for Showtime, Warners, Disney, Nickelodeon, Sony, MGM, Discovery & FX. He sold 2 scripts (MGM/Sony) & optioned 4 others. Writer/director of theater (NYC/L.A.). Script consultant for studios, production companies & privately. NYU Film School grad.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Mark David: David has over a hundred films under his belt! The award-winning cinematographer has worked with Diane Ladd, Rip Torn, Cloris Leachman, Bruce Dern, Val Kilmer, Peter Falk and Lin Shaye. And now us!
VISUAL EFFECTS Teaspoon VFX: Todd Sheridan Perry and his crew have worked on Black Panther, For All Mankind, Dr. Strange and Netflix’s I’m A Virgo and millions more. The Visual Effects in this movie are going to rock!
SPECIAL EFFECTS Break All Productions: Joshua Brokaw and his team killed with his special effects! You may have to watch the movie between your fingers covering your face. We don’t want to give too much away but let’s say when the director yelled “cut” it meant something else.
SOUND DESIGNER Paul Michael: Paul is a multiple Emmy and Oscar nominated Sound Designer based in New York City. He has worked on over 100 shows and movies for HBO, Showtime, NBC, ABC, MTV and more. And get this - Paul will be mixing How Jessica Died for Dolby Atmos just like major studio releases!
COSTUME DESIGNER Rosalyn Isidro: A costumer on four seasons of The Masked Singer, Rosie has also worked on over 80 movie and TV shows including How To Get Away With Murder, American Horror Story, Westworld and Lucifer.
KEY HAIR STYLIST/KEY MAKE-UP ARTIST Katie Jacobs: A proud member of IATSE Locals 706 and 720, Katie’s done everything from glamming up icons like Al Pacino to getting down and gritty with special effects makeup on Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Her recent work includes Venom: The Last Dance and Apple TV’s The Studio.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Though we have very cool rewards, the best way you can help is by simply laying some cash on us.
There. We said it out loud.
Just click the MAKE A PLEDGE button on the upper right of this page and enter your amount in the field.
We would be forever grateful!
How Jessica Died is a twisty Twilight Zone-ish story
that keeps you guessing!
If you know someone who may enjoy our rewards please tell them about us!
Just click SHARE on the upper-right side of the page.
Here are the clickable links:
Please track the progress of How Jessica Died's crowdfunding campaign
by clicking FOLLOW located on the above right side of the page.
We promise not to inundate you with lots of emails.*
*We know you hate that because everyone hates that.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER
Costs $2,800
There are a few post production contracts that need to be drawn up and we also need to clear Errors & Omissions.
SOUND MIX
Costs $4,000
Multiple Emmy and Oscar nominated Sound Designer Paul Michael.
VISUAL EFFECTS
Costs $4,000
Todd and his crew have worked on Black Panther, For All Mankind, Dr. Strange and Netflix’s I’m A Virgo. Final installment payment.
EDITING
Costs $3,300
For the purchase and rental of post production equipment (Premiere Pro, peripherals, drives, etc.)
COLORIST
Costs $3,400
How Jessica Died will be exploring different color palettes best left to a professional colorist.
STUDIO RENTAL
Costs $1,300
Two days of studio rental for voiceover.
STOCK FOOTAGE
Costs $600
We use a lot of images and stock footage and while they're reasonably priced to acquire, we do have a lot of them.
PUBLICIST
Costs $4,000
In order to get How Jessica Died in good hands we need a really great PR person to handle our publicity & media relations.
VOICEOVER ACTOR
Costs $500
Voiceover is the last thing we do before the sound mix. Two days.
HELP US GET THE DEF LEPPARD SONG ROCK OF AGES INTO OUR FILM
Costs $2,500
Gunter glieben glauchen globen! We want to use Rock of Ages in our end credits. Sponsor this and you'll help us get the music rights.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Mike Wills: Mike's premiere productions in New York include developing and directing James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) in Tarantulas Dancing and Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) in G-Force. He was part of the very first production team for Penn & Teller and Blue Man Group. Michael is also known for playing Alexander Blaney in The Choirboys directed by Robert Aldrich. His performance is highly praised by Vito Russo in his book The Celluloid Closet. He has been a member of The Actors Studio since 1992 and belongs to SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society), and the Dramatists Guild.
PRODUCER Adam Rifkin: Adam has worked with many Hollywood stars such as Nicholas Cage, Adam Sandler, Charlie Sheen, Malcolm McDowell and Burt Reynolds. He's currently in production on the film TOAD starring James Franco and Tiffany Haddish. From mainstream movies (DETROIT ROCK CITY) to cult films (THE DARK BACKWARD) to kids movies (MOUSEHUNT), Adam has done it all.
WRITER/DIRECTOR Rich Nathanson: A WGA & Emmy nom Writer/Director, Rich has worked for Showtime, Warners, Disney, Nickelodeon, Sony, MGM, Discovery & FX. He sold 2 scripts (MGM/Sony) & optioned 4 others. Writer/director of theater (NYC/L.A.). Script consultant for studios, production companies & privately. NYU Film School grad.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Mark David: David has over a hundred films under his belt! The award-winning cinematographer has worked with Diane Ladd, Rip Torn, Cloris Leachman, Bruce Dern, Val Kilmer, Peter Falk and Lin Shaye. And now us!
VISUAL EFFECTS Teaspoon VFX: Todd Sheridan Perry and his crew have worked on Black Panther, For All Mankind, Dr. Strange and Netflix’s I’m A Virgo and millions more. The Visual Effects in this movie are going to rock!
SPECIAL EFFECTS Break All Productions: Joshua Brokaw and his team killed with his special effects! You may have to watch the movie between your fingers covering your face. We don’t want to give too much away but let’s say when the director yelled “cut” it meant something else.
SOUND DESIGNER Paul Michael: Paul is a multiple Emmy and Oscar nominated Sound Designer based in New York City. He has worked on over 100 shows and movies for HBO, Showtime, NBC, ABC, MTV and more. And get this - Paul will be mixing How Jessica Died for Dolby Atmos just like major studio releases!
COSTUME DESIGNER Rosalyn Isidro: A costumer on four seasons of The Masked Singer, Rosie has also worked on over 80 movie and TV shows including How To Get Away With Murder, American Horror Story, Westworld and Lucifer.
KEY HAIR STYLIST/KEY MAKE-UP ARTIST Katie Jacobs: A proud member of IATSE Locals 706 and 720, Katie’s done everything from glamming up icons like Al Pacino to getting down and gritty with special effects makeup on Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Her recent work includes Venom: The Last Dance and Apple TV’s The Studio.