Playing with Fire
Dover, New Hampshire | Film Short
Drama
Playing with Fire is a character driven narrative-drama set in 1957 in Strong, Maine. After a barn fire kills their parents, siblings Henry and Hattie's bond is tested by Hattie's domineering fiancé, Paul, as they fight over control of the farm. It’s a story about loss, family, greed, & endurance.
Playing with Fire
Dover, New Hampshire | Film Short
Drama
2 Campaigns | New Hampshire, United States
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Playing with Fire is a character driven narrative-drama set in 1957 in Strong, Maine. After a barn fire kills their parents, siblings Henry and Hattie's bond is tested by Hattie's domineering fiancé, Paul, as they fight over control of the farm. It’s a story about loss, family, greed, & endurance.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
The Story
After a barn fire kills their parents, siblings Henry and Hattie's bond is tested by Hattie's domineering fiancé, Paul, as they fight over control of the farm. Henry suffers from some lasting effects from the accident, Hattie struggles to maintain what’s left of her family, and Paul goes to great lengths get exactly what he wants. It’s a story about loss, family, greed, and strength set in 1957 Strong, Maine.
Who We Are
The Dover Independent Players are partnering with Pathos Pictures to tell this story all while showcasing the beautiful scenic locations in Strong, Maine. DIP has always relied on collaboration and inginuity when it comes to creating work, and Pathos Pictures has such a keene eye that easily brings documentary realism to any of their projects - which makes them the perfect team for this film.
Why Us?
In the past, a film lead by a female filmmaker was hard to find. Luckily, that is beginning to change. Devon hopes that her fearlessness in leading a cast and crew of predominantly men in this male dominated industry helps other women feel the courage to do the same. As a collective of filmmakers, storytellers, and artists, we feel an intense passion when it comes to helping people tell their stories. We believe a movie can be made anywhere, even in the middle-of-nowhere Maine. We want to help inspire others to make their own work and to go forth with courage.
How
With the help of many local families around the Strong area, the cast and crew will head three hours north and shoot the film over the course of three days. We are shooting in people's houses, basements, barns, on their entire farm - we are using their horses, sheep, and other livestock. The costumes are an assortment from Goodwills, Salvation Armys, and Antique Stores all throughout Maine and New Hampshire. We've even rented an antique quilt from R.S. Butler's in Northwood, NH because, not only was it too perfect to pass up, but the woman who made it, in about 1955, had written her name on it upon completion: Hattie. Every detail has been carefully considered.
Please take a moment to watch our pitch video! Our two creators, along with our director Wes Cannon and our DP Anthony Farenwald, took a day trip up to location to shoot some test footage and we could not be more proud or excited to start shooting the actual film. Following the test reel is the pitch video from co-creators Devon Padley and Benjamin Breault.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Food
Costs $500
We all know a full cast&crew makes a happy cast&crew. We'll be feeing 10 people three times a day.
Wardrobe & Makeup
Costs $250
We'll be searching the racks in Maine thrift stores for Hattie and Henry's wardrobe choices.
Props
Costs $200
Props and set dressing... stepping into the 1950s as best we can thanks to the local antique shops.
Gas Money
Costs $150
Lugging a full cast, crew, and equipment 150 miles north takes some gas.
Lighting
Costs $1,100
Lights, Camera, Action is hard to do without the Light.
Marketing & Graphics
Costs $600
Shouting our information from various rooftops is free but only somewhat effective.
Contingency
Costs $200
Making a film is hard and you never know what little costs will come up.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Playing with Fire is a collaboration between art collectives the Dover Independent Players and Pathos Pictures.
The Dover Independent Players was founded in 2013 by Devon Padley and JJ Blake at Dover High School in Dover, NH. Since then they have produced several short films, music videos, and one full length play. DIP is a hub for any local young artist who is ready to take their art to the next level.
Pathos Pictures is a family of filmmakers from the greater Boston area. Their style fuses narrative, cinematic language with the sensibilities of documentary realism. When they're not on the road or shooting their passion projects, they're working with brands, bands, and non-profits to apply their diverse creative skill-set to their specific needs.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Story
After a barn fire kills their parents, siblings Henry and Hattie's bond is tested by Hattie's domineering fiancé, Paul, as they fight over control of the farm. Henry suffers from some lasting effects from the accident, Hattie struggles to maintain what’s left of her family, and Paul goes to great lengths get exactly what he wants. It’s a story about loss, family, greed, and strength set in 1957 Strong, Maine.
Who We Are
The Dover Independent Players are partnering with Pathos Pictures to tell this story all while showcasing the beautiful scenic locations in Strong, Maine. DIP has always relied on collaboration and inginuity when it comes to creating work, and Pathos Pictures has such a keene eye that easily brings documentary realism to any of their projects - which makes them the perfect team for this film.
Why Us?
In the past, a film lead by a female filmmaker was hard to find. Luckily, that is beginning to change. Devon hopes that her fearlessness in leading a cast and crew of predominantly men in this male dominated industry helps other women feel the courage to do the same. As a collective of filmmakers, storytellers, and artists, we feel an intense passion when it comes to helping people tell their stories. We believe a movie can be made anywhere, even in the middle-of-nowhere Maine. We want to help inspire others to make their own work and to go forth with courage.
How
With the help of many local families around the Strong area, the cast and crew will head three hours north and shoot the film over the course of three days. We are shooting in people's houses, basements, barns, on their entire farm - we are using their horses, sheep, and other livestock. The costumes are an assortment from Goodwills, Salvation Armys, and Antique Stores all throughout Maine and New Hampshire. We've even rented an antique quilt from R.S. Butler's in Northwood, NH because, not only was it too perfect to pass up, but the woman who made it, in about 1955, had written her name on it upon completion: Hattie. Every detail has been carefully considered.
Please take a moment to watch our pitch video! Our two creators, along with our director Wes Cannon and our DP Anthony Farenwald, took a day trip up to location to shoot some test footage and we could not be more proud or excited to start shooting the actual film. Following the test reel is the pitch video from co-creators Devon Padley and Benjamin Breault.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Food
Costs $500
We all know a full cast&crew makes a happy cast&crew. We'll be feeing 10 people three times a day.
Wardrobe & Makeup
Costs $250
We'll be searching the racks in Maine thrift stores for Hattie and Henry's wardrobe choices.
Props
Costs $200
Props and set dressing... stepping into the 1950s as best we can thanks to the local antique shops.
Gas Money
Costs $150
Lugging a full cast, crew, and equipment 150 miles north takes some gas.
Lighting
Costs $1,100
Lights, Camera, Action is hard to do without the Light.
Marketing & Graphics
Costs $600
Shouting our information from various rooftops is free but only somewhat effective.
Contingency
Costs $200
Making a film is hard and you never know what little costs will come up.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Playing with Fire is a collaboration between art collectives the Dover Independent Players and Pathos Pictures.
The Dover Independent Players was founded in 2013 by Devon Padley and JJ Blake at Dover High School in Dover, NH. Since then they have produced several short films, music videos, and one full length play. DIP is a hub for any local young artist who is ready to take their art to the next level.
Pathos Pictures is a family of filmmakers from the greater Boston area. Their style fuses narrative, cinematic language with the sensibilities of documentary realism. When they're not on the road or shooting their passion projects, they're working with brands, bands, and non-profits to apply their diverse creative skill-set to their specific needs.