More than 30 million people of all ages, ethnicities and genders suffer from eating disorders in the US alone. They are our friends, our family members, our lovers. But what’s it truly like to be them, to see the world through their eyes?
More than 30 million people of all ages, ethnicities and genders suffer from eating disorders in the US alone. They are our friends, our family members, our lovers. But what’s it truly like to be them, to see the world through their eyes?
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Story
Mission Statement
This film, very personal in its genesis, was written, produced and directed by females. It attempts to see eating disorders from a singular female vantage point in an effort to dispel certain false mythologies and make the truth of the disorder more universally available.About The Project
“Rainmaker” is the story of K, a young woman trapped in the cyclical nature of an eating disorder. Reeling from a recent death and cut off from her spirituality and artistic ability, K searches for love and affirmation in the only way she knows how―self destruction. K must choose between confronting her own demons, or subjecting her little girl, Honor, to the same fate. The film covers one afternoon and evening and ends with the child’s desperate question to her mother – “Will you be here in the morning?”
This is not a “how I survived and won” story; rather it is an exploration of the internal landscape of someone in the grip of an eating disorder. The story is told through metaphor and magical realism and creates a window through which the audience can see K’s life as she experiences it.
Eating disorders present a broad spectrum of symptoms and the causes are universally misunderstood. Likewise, the sufferers are often falsely labeled as being superficial, vain, narcissistic, or simply attempting to achieve some socially idealized form of beauty. This couldn’t be farther from the truth and these labels are often devastating. There is a vast and deeply complex psychology tied to this disease. Every experience is different, as is every journey toward recovery. We hope that sharing this story, this one experience of illness and healing, will bring light, understanding, and acceptance to a group of people who could use a little more love.
A spectral entity called “Skinny Man” is the embodiment of the many aspects of K’s condition – its demonic, seductive, comforting, secretive, controlling and probably fatal presence. His intentions and desires in the film are fluid, as is the very nature of this disorder. In essence, Skinny Man is the unloved and unlovable self from whom K needs and desires to be saved.
"Rainmaker" has been financed by a generous grant from the State of Montana, as well as contributions large and small from donors who believe in the script and the importance of this story. As the film is now “in the can”, we are seeking continuing support to cover already incurred production costs, all of post-production and to ensure that the film makes it to the best domestic and international film festivals. We hope that we can garner enough visibility at these festivals to shine the light of clarity on this disease and to raise awareness and support for those struggling to overcome eating disorders.
With $30,000 we can complete post-production and submit to the major 2018 film festivals. But, of course, the more we raise the more this film can achieve in the public eye.
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Incentives
$5
Runt of the Litter
Thank you for your support! We appreciate every penny.
$10
Young Pup
Endless gratitude and a social media shout out via Twitter and Facebook
$18
RAINMAKER BACK-PACK Keepsake!
Grab this original, custom Rainmaker back-pack keepsake, with original logo inspired by Katherine Cronyn's concept artwork for the film.
$20
Adolescent
Digital download of Rainmaker concept art drawn by Writer/Producer/Star Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$30
RAINMAKER COFFEE MUG KEEPSAKE
GRAB THIS CUSTOM RAINMAKER COFFEE MUG KEEPSAKE with original logo inspired by Katherine Cronyn's concept artwork for the film.
$40
One of the Pack
Digital download of the Rainmaker "Behind the Scenes" packet that will include photos, videos, and artwork
Digital download of Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$75
The Roughhouser
A Rainmaker baseball hat keepsake!
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$100
Midnight Howler
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$250
Beta Wolf
A one hour story outlining session with Director Kristen Hester that will focus on structure and arc.
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 3 of 10
$300
Canis Lupus
Mobile App Consulting with computer science PDH candidate Joseph Noor. Joseph specializes in mobile and cloud computing. He will consult in the general field or BUILD AN APP PROTOTYPE BASED ON YOUR IDEA!
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 2 of 4
$400
Lead Tracker
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew. We will hold one screening in Montana, and another in Los Angeles.
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 1 of 50
$500
Master Hunter
Two hours of individualized dog training from animal training extrordinare Katherine Cronyn (or training consulting for non-LA based folks)
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 4 of 10
$750
Omega Wolf
For our industry friends: A complete schedule and budget breakdown of any script from long-time producer Christopher Cronyn (IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0188851/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
Den Mother
A three night stay for 2 at the Sky Ranch Retreat Center in Clinton, MT.* This beautiful ranch is where our cast and crew stayed throughout filming. Check it out at http://skyranchretreat.com/
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
*Travel not included
Claimed: 2 of 5
$5,000
The Alpha
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
A three night stay for 2 at the Sky Ranch Retreat Center in Clinton, MT
Two hours of dog training with Producer/Writer/Star Katherine Cronyn
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Runt of the Litter
Thank you for your support! We appreciate every penny.
$10
Young Pup
Endless gratitude and a social media shout out via Twitter and Facebook
$18
RAINMAKER BACK-PACK Keepsake!
Grab this original, custom Rainmaker back-pack keepsake, with original logo inspired by Katherine Cronyn's concept artwork for the film.
$20
Adolescent
Digital download of Rainmaker concept art drawn by Writer/Producer/Star Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$30
RAINMAKER COFFEE MUG KEEPSAKE
GRAB THIS CUSTOM RAINMAKER COFFEE MUG KEEPSAKE with original logo inspired by Katherine Cronyn's concept artwork for the film.
$40
One of the Pack
Digital download of the Rainmaker "Behind the Scenes" packet that will include photos, videos, and artwork
Digital download of Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$75
The Roughhouser
A Rainmaker baseball hat keepsake!
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$100
Midnight Howler
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
$250
Beta Wolf
A one hour story outlining session with Director Kristen Hester that will focus on structure and arc.
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 3 of 10
$300
Canis Lupus
Mobile App Consulting with computer science PDH candidate Joseph Noor. Joseph specializes in mobile and cloud computing. He will consult in the general field or BUILD AN APP PROTOTYPE BASED ON YOUR IDEA!
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 2 of 4
$400
Lead Tracker
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew. We will hold one screening in Montana, and another in Los Angeles.
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 1 of 50
$500
Master Hunter
Two hours of individualized dog training from animal training extrordinare Katherine Cronyn (or training consulting for non-LA based folks)
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 4 of 10
$750
Omega Wolf
For our industry friends: A complete schedule and budget breakdown of any script from long-time producer Christopher Cronyn (IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0188851/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
Den Mother
A three night stay for 2 at the Sky Ranch Retreat Center in Clinton, MT.* This beautiful ranch is where our cast and crew stayed throughout filming. Check it out at http://skyranchretreat.com/
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
A 'Special Thanks' credit at the end of the film and on IMDB
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
*Travel not included
Claimed: 2 of 5
$5,000
The Alpha
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
A three night stay for 2 at the Sky Ranch Retreat Center in Clinton, MT
Two hours of dog training with Producer/Writer/Star Katherine Cronyn
Two seats at a private screening of Rainmaker with cast and crew
Rainmaker baseball hat
Digital download of our 'Behind the Scenes' packet and Rainmaker concept art drawn by Katherine Cronyn
Social media shout outs and endless gratitude!
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