My Summer as a Goth - Final Post Production Funding
Project by Tara Johnson-Medinger
Tara Johnson-Medinger
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My Summer as a Goth is a coming-of-age story about the sometimes painful -often entertaining- search for identity & love in adolescence.
My Summer as a Goth - Final Post Production Funding
by Tara Johnson-Medinger
Tara Johnson-Medinger
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My Summer as a Goth is a coming-of-age story about the sometimes painful -often entertaining- search for identity & love in adolescence.
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Story
Mission Statement
The film's story centralizes a young woman protagonist, passes the Bechdel Test and is Directed, Produced and Co-Written by Tara Johnson-Medinger, the Exec Director of the female-centric film festival, POW Film Fest. In addition, the cast and crew is made up of 85% women, LGBTQIA+ persons and POC.About The Project
My Summer as a Goth is a coming-of-age story about the sometimes painful -often entertaining- search for identity & love in adolescence. After the sudden death of her father, 16-year old, Joey Javitts is sent to stay with her eccentric grandparents while her author mother promotes her latest novel. Joey falls for the beguiling Goth boy next door, Victor, and is transformed by him and his merry band of misfits in black.
Set in present-day Portland, My Summer as a Goth navigates Joey's relationships with her new friends, her family and herself, and will resonate with anyone who survived the social alienation of adolescence - and that first summer heartbreak. The feature film is the directorial debut from Director/Producer, Tara Johnson-Medinger.
The story of My Summer as a Goth is inspired by the teenage misadventures of co-writers Brandon Lee Roberts and Tara Johnson-Medinger, whose friendship spans over 30 years. Growing up together in Salem, Oregon (“Snailem, Snoregon”), the pair could be found hanging out downtown with fellow WOBs (Wearers-of-Black), kids who drank endless cups of coffee, chain smoked clove cigarettes and wore all black. This film is a love letter to those kids, all grown up now but nostalgic for their glorious, misspent youth—it’s also for those kids’ kids, still hanging out in the coffee shops and insisting on wearing all black in 90 degree summer weather.
The film has completed production & features many talented Portland actors, crew and musicians. The soundtrack includes an original score by Jana Cushman and songs by the artists: Anders Manga, Bloody Hammers, The Dancing Plague of 1518, Darkswoon, Golden Gardens, The Last Artful Dodgr, Man Repellent, Mercury's Antennae, The Resolectrics, The Spider Ferns , The Secret Light, Vice Device and We are Parasols.
The production of the film was independently financed and we are seeking finishing funds to complete post-production, marketing and a film festival tour.
Thank you so much for your support! #gothblessyou
Incentives
$10
Social Media Shout out!
Social Media #gothblessyou Shout-out
Shout out on My Summer as a Goth Facebook & Twitter pages!$25
I Heart Goth - Sticker
"I Heart Goth" Sticker & Button
Show your My Summer as a Goth pride with a "I Heart Goth" sticker!$50
I "heart" Goth Sticker & Button and black lipstick!
Show your love and support of My Summer as a Goth with a I "heart" Sticker & Button! We will also supply you with a Goth essential - Black Lipstick - from our friends at Portland Black Lipstick Company! You are so ready to hit the club. #gothsrule #nugoth #blacklipstick$50
Digital Download - My Summer as a Goth - Behind-the-Scenes Access!
Go behind-the-scenes with My Summer as a Goth! You will receive a digital download copy of:-Behind-the-Scenes Reel
-Blooper Reel
-Deleted Scenes
-Digital photo collection of behind-the-scenes photos from the film
-Short film 3 Leaf Clover which stars Natalie Shershow and Jenny White of My Summer as a Goth and tells the story of when Joey first hears that her father has died. This short film, Co-Directed by Tara Johnson-Medinger and Brandon Lee Roberts is the perfect lead up to My Summer as a Goth.
-And some more surprises that we will add along the way!
$100
I "heart" Goth T-shirt
"I Heart Goth" T-shirt
One of most popular items! Printed on a black t-shirt - naturally!$150
I "Heart" Goth Hoodie
"I Heart Goth" black hoodie
My Summer as a Goth "I Heart Goth" black hoodie. Same design as the t-shirt but the design will be on the back of the hoodie.$150
Original My Summer as a Goth Artwork by Queenie Black
Queenie Black is a talented a whimsical artist whose art is featured throughout the film. She will be creating a My Summer as a Goth exclusive painting as an incentive for this campaign. Limited to 10 prints so be sure to get yours today!
Follow Queenie at:
Instagram: @queenie_pocketfullofposiez
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/posiez
Facebook: @queenieblack
Claimed: 3 of 10
$250
Skype with Director Tara Johnson-Medinger
1-hour phone consultation with My Summer as a Goth Director/Producer Tara Johnson-Medinger on film prep and production and/or film festival strategy. In addition to her directoral debut, Tara has helped produce several feature and short films and is the Executive Director of the Portland Oregon Women's Film Festival - POW Film Fest.$500
Signed My Summer as a Goth Poster
Signed My Summer as a Goth Poster! Poster will be signed by cast and crew from the film.$1,000
VIP Ticket to the My Summer as a Goth Portland Premiere!
Be the special guest of Director Tara Johnson-Medinger at the Portland, Oregon premiere of My Summer as a Goth! In addition to VIP seating, please join cast & crew for a private pre-screening reception prior to the show + all incentives listed above. (travel and accomidations not provided, Portland, Oregon premiere only)Claimed: 1 of 10
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Social Media Shout out!
Social Media #gothblessyou Shout-out
Shout out on My Summer as a Goth Facebook & Twitter pages!$25
I Heart Goth - Sticker
"I Heart Goth" Sticker & Button
Show your My Summer as a Goth pride with a "I Heart Goth" sticker!$50
I "heart" Goth Sticker & Button and black lipstick!
Show your love and support of My Summer as a Goth with a I "heart" Sticker & Button! We will also supply you with a Goth essential - Black Lipstick - from our friends at Portland Black Lipstick Company! You are so ready to hit the club. #gothsrule #nugoth #blacklipstick$50
Digital Download - My Summer as a Goth - Behind-the-Scenes Access!
Go behind-the-scenes with My Summer as a Goth! You will receive a digital download copy of:-Behind-the-Scenes Reel
-Blooper Reel
-Deleted Scenes
-Digital photo collection of behind-the-scenes photos from the film
-Short film 3 Leaf Clover which stars Natalie Shershow and Jenny White of My Summer as a Goth and tells the story of when Joey first hears that her father has died. This short film, Co-Directed by Tara Johnson-Medinger and Brandon Lee Roberts is the perfect lead up to My Summer as a Goth.
-And some more surprises that we will add along the way!
$100
I "heart" Goth T-shirt
"I Heart Goth" T-shirt
One of most popular items! Printed on a black t-shirt - naturally!$150
I "Heart" Goth Hoodie
"I Heart Goth" black hoodie
My Summer as a Goth "I Heart Goth" black hoodie. Same design as the t-shirt but the design will be on the back of the hoodie.$150
Original My Summer as a Goth Artwork by Queenie Black
Queenie Black is a talented a whimsical artist whose art is featured throughout the film. She will be creating a My Summer as a Goth exclusive painting as an incentive for this campaign. Limited to 10 prints so be sure to get yours today!
Follow Queenie at:
Instagram: @queenie_pocketfullofposiez
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/posiez
Facebook: @queenieblack
Claimed: 3 of 10
$250
Skype with Director Tara Johnson-Medinger
1-hour phone consultation with My Summer as a Goth Director/Producer Tara Johnson-Medinger on film prep and production and/or film festival strategy. In addition to her directoral debut, Tara has helped produce several feature and short films and is the Executive Director of the Portland Oregon Women's Film Festival - POW Film Fest.$500
Signed My Summer as a Goth Poster
Signed My Summer as a Goth Poster! Poster will be signed by cast and crew from the film.$1,000
VIP Ticket to the My Summer as a Goth Portland Premiere!
Be the special guest of Director Tara Johnson-Medinger at the Portland, Oregon premiere of My Summer as a Goth! In addition to VIP seating, please join cast & crew for a private pre-screening reception prior to the show + all incentives listed above. (travel and accomidations not provided, Portland, Oregon premiere only)Claimed: 1 of 10
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Current Team
About This Team
Tara Johnson-Medinger
Director/Producer/Co-Writer
Tara Johnson-Medinger has over 25 years of experience in the film and television industry, having worked as Producer of the feature CITY BABY (2013) and two documentaries:
ROCK N ROLL MAMAS (2013) and THE WINDING STREAM (Premiere SXSW 2014, Theatrical Release Fall 2015, currently on Netflix). She is currently in post-production on
her directorial debut, the feature film, MY SUMMER AS A GOTH . She is also the Executive Director of The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival and the POWGirls Media
Education Program. She served on the founding board of directors of the Women In Film Portland Chapter (WIF-PDX) for three years and was awarded the 2013 Service and Inspiration Award by the Oregon Media Production Association. Before moving to Portland, Johnson-Medinger was manager of affiliate promotion at FOX Broadcasting in Los Angeles.
Emily von W. Gilbert
Editor
Emily von W. Gilbert started editing ten years ago in a documentary production class for George Stoney at NYU. After
moving to Portland, Oregon she has edited everything she could get her hands on: miniscule experimental projects, fundraisers, documentaries, language lessons, corporate presentations, TV shows.
Chris Barber
Sound Designer
In addition to working as a location scout and manager in the thriving Portland, OR film scene, Chris has worked on a variety of short films, commercials, and features as a sound designer/editor. His favorite assignments are those that allow him to draw from his experience as a classical percussionist
Jana CushmanMusic Supervisor / Composer
Jana Cushman is a songwriter and multi instrumentalist residing in Portland, OR. She has been writing music and performing for over 15 years. The majority of her music is currently released under the moniker Darkswoon which is a dark electro shoegaze outfit. This is her debut as a composer of an original score.
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