The endless desert. A Native American grandmother lives alone tending her corn. Her half-Mexican grandson and a white, aging magician are stranded. No water. A river of stars. Everything changes: anything is possible.
The endless desert. A Native American grandmother lives alone tending her corn. Her half-Mexican grandson and a white, aging magician are stranded. No water. A river of stars. Everything changes: anything is possible.
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Story
About The Project
For indigenous peoples, everything is alive, everything is connected. A Hopi proverb says: "All dreams spin out from the same web."
I was visited by Mabel, the main character of She Sings to the Stars, in a dream. She was small and very old, sitting on the back of a wooden cart, spindly legs dangling. She said, “It is time to sing the song. Listen. It will take four years.” Having lived in the Southwest for years I had come to know several elders from Third Mesa at Hopi in Arizona, and when I asked one of them about the dreams, he replied, "This happens."
Dreams arrive, we don’t concoct them. And four long years later, the film had its first preview screening.
Mabel is not in a hurry. As a grandmother, she is the keeper of timelessness, as is reflected by the desert and the endless expanse of stars. She listens and sings with all that is around her. While little seems to happen in her world, it is a container of 'now', a constant now where anything (and everything) is possible.
In our 20s, my brother Jonnie and I wanted to create our own production company and began dreaming up stories. I had been trained as a director in the theatre and worked in documentary production, my brother had been schooled in business and marketing and was a serious cinephile. Life took us in different directions. We raised our families but made a promise to return to film.
In 2010, we agreed the moment was right. We created Circeo Films with the intention to produce a cycle of films about women. Innately feminine voices are too often missing in the story-telling world of film. And we seem to have forgotten the feminine nature of the Earth and our intimate relationship to it. It is a time when women all over the planet are stepping forward with their own voices -- voices which have been silent for a very long time.
We dove in at the deep end with a feature-length film, She Sings to the Stars, with Jonnie as producer and me as writer/director. Writing and directing your own work is like trying to wake up inside a dream. Since filmmaking is such a fluid, intuitive medium, it can be the place where the waking and the dreaming worlds merge into one.
The script was two years in the making. I constructed three life-sized, newspaper-stuffed, dressed figures of the characters and lived with them. Sometimes they offered clues, sometimes they didn't -- there were days and weeks of nothing but frustration, then 4AM wakings where I could actually see a light inside my brain and ideas would scramble to get out. The story grew through 17 drafts.
I thought Mabel was telling me to "listen" for the story. During the years it took to craft the story, I came to realize she was telling me simply to listen. Listen deeply. One of the questions that ripples through She Sings to the Stars is 'what does it mean to listen'? Can we stop long enough to actually listen to one other, and perhaps more importantly, to listen to something deep within ourselves? The desert offers a silence, a mystery, that compels us to listen.
As first-time feature filmmakers, we had to trust the process, take the endless stream of rejections from potential investors, potential actors, countless film festivals and dare to carry on. The process, itself, was how the vision came to life. On a tiny budget, we collaborated with precious backers and generous cast, crew, desert and stars. It has been exhilarating and exhausting, grueling and mystifying and ultimately indescribably rewarding. Along with the awards that the film has already received, the hearteningly warm response from audiences at film festivals has continued to buoy us onward.
Now in order for the film to be released in the US and internationally, it requires distribution. Across this varied world we share, in over 45 countries, people are following the film on social media, encouraging us with their enthusiastic support, eager for the film's release. Once She Sings to the Stars has been distributed, we can begin the next film in the cycle that will be shot in Ireland with a 28-year old woman as protagonist.
The journey of creating this film, from start to (almost) finish has been a magical one. Magic is everyday. We seem to have created a separation between what we call magic or the 'impossible' and what we call reality, which is without magic. We knew this unequivocally as children, when in our world everything was alive, interconnected and we existed in a continual state of reciprocity. Indigenous cultures still know this. (And physics can now prove it.) We've believed in the magic of anything being possible, and now this possibility extends to you.
Incentives
$5
Thank you!
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Limited Edition She Sings to the Stars Poster
An 11" x 17" (28cm x 43cm) Limited Edition She Sings to the Stars theatrical poster.(For international delivery, please add $5 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$20
Get the HD Digital Download of "She Sings to the Stars"!
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An HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
$25
Get the DVD of "She Sings to the Stars"!
Be the first to see the film before it's released to the public!
The DVD of She Sings to the Stars. This DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
(For international delivery, please add $7 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$30
She Sings to the Stars 100% Cotton T-shirt
Limited Edition of She Sings to the Stars 100% Cotton T-shirt. On the back is the design of the hat. Kids size/Unisex S, M, L, XL, XXL.
They make great gifts!
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$35
Limited Edition "She Sings to the Stars" Petroglyph Tote Bag
Limited Edition She Sings to the Stars 100% Cotton Canvas Tote Bag with the petroglyph design from Chaco Canyon featured in the film. Do your shopping plastic-free! (No international delivery available)
$40
A PDF of the final shooting script for "She Sings to the Stars"
A PDF of the final shooting script for She Sings to the Stars by Jennifer Corcoran.
$45
Autographed DVD of "She Sings to the Stars" with a personalized dedication from the director
Be the first to see the film before it is released to the public!
An autographed DVD of She Sings to the Stars with a personalized dedication from the director. The DVD includes the film plus extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
(For international delivery, please add $7 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$50
3-Pack of the "She Sings to the Stars" DVD
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A DVD 3-PACK of She Sings to the Stars. Each DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
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$75
5-Pack of the "She Sings to the Stars" DVD
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A DVD 5-PACK of She Sings to the Stars. Each DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
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$100
8-Pack of the "She Sings to the Stars" DVD
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A DVD 8-PACK of She Sings to the Stars. Each DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
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$100
Your company name or logo on the "She Sings to the Stars" website landing page.
Your company name or logo on the She Sings to the Stars website landing page. We've limited this to 3 to ensure it's an exclusive spot. Once we have distributed the film, we intend to make it available for sale (HD Digital download & DVD) on the website, so the website will generate considerable traffic.
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$100
An incomparable evening! Stargazing at Cabezon Peak, the desert filming location for "She Sings to the Stars"
SPECTACULAR 3-hour stargazing with the inimitable, GB Cornucopia utilizing three telescopes at the desert location where She Sings to the Stars was shot: Cabezon Peak in the Rio Puerco Valley, New Mexico.
This promises to be so much more than just identifying constellations: it might just break open your mind to unimaginable wonders and possibility!GB Cornucopia, astronomer and park ranger, is one of the treasures of New Mexico.
Navajo and Pueblo people have been telling him their stories and mythologies for decades, and with his 18 years of experience as Director of the National Park Observatory at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, he is an incomparable wellspring.
During this rare private excursion, GB will regale you with indigenous stories as he interprets the heavens in the moonless sky.
He will be assisted by New Mexican dark sky and desert afficionados, Ann-Marie McKelvey and McKelvey Dryden.
Meet GB and crew in Bernalillo, NM (a 20-minute drive from Albuquerque; 40 minutes from Santa Fe) at 6:30PM, then carpool to Cabezon (a one-hour drive). Return to Bernalillo by 11:30PM.
At the New Moon on Labor Day weekend, either Saturday, September 3 or Sunday, September 4, 2016. GB will give you advanced notice as to the optimal date for the best viewing conditions. Travel and accommodation not included.
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$200
Reading the stars! A one-hour consultation with an esteemed astrologer
From the astrologers who read from the stars and accompanied us throughout the creation of the film (and who you will see credited at the end of the film!) comes the opportunity of a one-hour astrology reading via Skype with one of our selected 6 top astrologers (all good friends of the film's writer/director and producer).
By looking at your astrological birthchart, they will offer insight into your strengths and weaknesses, and provide perspective on your year’s future trends and potential.
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$200
Original prop, vintage, hand-painted Magical Mister-Y magician's bag featured in "She Sings to the Stars"
The original prop! Vintage, hand-painted Magical Mister-Y's magician's bag featured in She Sings to the Stars. (No international delivery available)This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
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$300
Original Prop: Magician's top hat worn in "She Sings to the Stars"
The original prop! Magician's black top hat worn in She Sings to the Stars by actor, Larry Cedar.
(International delivery to be calculated, please contact [email protected])
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$400
30-minute Skype discussion with "She Sings to the Stars" writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran
A 30-minute Skype discussion with She Sings to the Stars' writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran to offer critical feedback on your screenplay or discuss whatever else you wish!
(If discussing a screenplay, please e-mail a pdf in advance to: [email protected])
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$500
Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by "She Sings to the Stars" actress, Fannie Loretto
Original Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto. 6.5" long, 5" wide (16.5cm x 12.7cm). The horsehair pigtails are long, adorned with corn husks. Hand-painted with clay paints that are fired.
Multi-talented She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto, is also a well-known ceramic artist from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Fannie, "Little Turquoise" is a member of the Water Clan. She was inspired to learn by assisting her mother, Carrie Ried Loretto in the making of pottery. Fannie uses only the traditional clay and paints, harvested from the earth by hand. The long tedious process of preparing the clay for use is a skill that was taught to her by her mother. She signs her pottery 'Fannie Loretto' followed by the water sign to denote her clan origin.
Fannie has received several awards for her creations including 1st place ribbons at Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Show and Eight Northern Shows.
The Koshari Clown refers to jesters or tricksters who are full of humor, innocent and wise. Painted in their stripes, their lightning streaks, fantastic masks, or naked from head to toe, the Koshari catch our attention whenever and wherever they appear. These are the characters that follow behind the neat rows of dancers, dancing out of step, singing one beat behind.
Koshari Clowns portray and symbolize all the aspects of the sacred. But they do so in a special way, a way in which their teachings get through to us without our even "thinking about" them. The Clowns in their actions do not seem to care about "concepts." They are not concerned with definitions, but at the same time Clowns do define the concepts at the root of tribal cosmologies, the guidelines for moral and ethical behavior, and the theories of balance and imbalance -- they are very funny!
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$600
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Morivosi" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Morivosi" or Bean katsina. It is made by Hopi artist Nick Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 27" tall (68.8 cm).Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder (son of Nick Brokeshoulder) are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This particular carving represents a katsina known as "Morivosi". "Morivosi", as the Bean Katsina, represents the spirit of all the beans planted by the Hopi. The Bean Dance or "Powamu" in February is the most complex of all ceremonies. It is one of the ceremonies of Creation where life manifests in its full physical form and growth is consecrated.
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$600
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Supai Konin" katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 12" tall (30 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
The Hopi people have a katsina in honor of each of the native tribes with which they are friendly. The "Supai Konin" katsina represents the Havasupai who are the Hopi's neighbors to the west.
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$700
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Honan" or Badger katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 9" tall (22 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
"Honan" is a Chief Katsina. Badger is known for his wisdom and his ability to cure the sick, using herbal curing potions in addition to prayers. Prayers for the growth of healing herbs are offered to him. He is a curing katsina.
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$800
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood "Alosaka" Hopi katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Alosaka" or Two-Horned Cloud katsina. It is made by Hopi artist Nick Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 17" tall (43 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder (son of Nick Brokeshoulder) are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This particular carving represents a katsina known as "Alosaka"(also called "Alataaqa" or "Muyingwa") who is the head of the Two Horn Society. The horns represent clouds and the moisture they provide. Rainclouds mark his cheeks and a rainbow brim encircles his forehead.
He is a Chief Katsina and a very powerful one as he is the principal deity of germination to encourage the growth of crops. During the Bean Dance in February, "Alosaka" emerges from the kiva carrying bean sprouts that will be presented to the women and children of the village to signify the success of the coming growing season.
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$800
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Split" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Natukvika" or Split katsina: Half Corn Dancer, Half Clown Katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 14" tall to the tips of the feathers (35.5cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This katsina figure, the story goes, was created after a lightning storm split the Katsinam (plural for Katsina) into many parts. As they were put back together, these two (the Corn Dancer Katsina and the Clown Katsina) were put together incorrectly and have since remained that way. He is a prayer for the fruition of corn and can appear in almost every dance. His humorous and irresponsible behavior make him quite lovable.
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$900
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Crow Bride" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Crow Bride" katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 16" tall (40.6 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
"Crow Bride" on the Hopi Third Mesa is also known as "Crow Mother" on the two other Hopi mesas. She is a katsina of great dignity. She sings as she bears cornmeal to symbolically start the new growing season.
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$1,000
Your name in the credits!
"Special Thanks" forever and ever! Your name will be added to the credits of the actual She Sings to the Stars film.This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
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$1,000
Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by "She Sings to the Stars" actress, Fannie Loretto
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Original Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto. 12" long, 8.5" wide (30.48cm x 22cm). The horsehair pigtails are 23" (58cm) long, adorned with corn husks. Hand-painted with clay paints that are fired.
Multi-talented She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto, is also a well-known ceramic artist from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Fannie, "Little Turquoise" is a member of the Water Clan. She was inspired to learn by assisting her mother, Carrie Ried Loretto in the making of pottery. Fannie uses only the traditional clay and paints, harvested from the earth by hand. The long tedious process of preparing the clay for use is a skill that was taught to her by her mother. She signs her pottery 'Fannie Loretto' followed by the water sign to denote her clan origin.
Fannie has received several awards for her creations including 1st place ribbons at Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Show and Eight Northern Shows.
The Koshari Clown refers to jesters or tricksters who are full of humor, innocent and wise. Painted in their stripes, their lightning streaks, fantastic masks, or naked from head to toe, the Koshari catch our attention whenever and wherever they appear. These are the characters that follow behind the neat rows of dancers, dancing out of step, singing one beat behind.
Koshari Clowns portray and symbolize all the aspects of the sacred. But they do so in a special way, a way in which their teachings get through to us without our even "thinking about" them. The Clowns in their actions do not seem to care about "concepts." They are not concerned with definitions, but at the same time Clowns do define the concepts at the root of tribal cosmologies, the guidelines for moral and ethical behavior, and the theories of balance and imbalance -- they are very funny!
This incentive includes the HD Digital Download ofShe Sings to the Stars.
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$1,300
Dinner for two with "She Sings to the Stars" actor, Larry Cedar in Los Angeles.
Dinner for two people with She Sings to the Stars (and Deadwood) actor, Larry Cedar in Los Angeles at Tra di Noi, an intimate Italian restaurant in Malibu, California with excellent Italian food. Date and time to be agreed upon with Larry Cedar. Travel and accomodation not included. This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
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$1,400
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Niman" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Niman" katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder, of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 27" tall (68.8 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, stars, or even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This doll represents the "Niman"katsina, which appears only during the "Niman" or Home Dance in July, the final katsina ceremony before the katsinam return to their homes, carrying with them the Hopi's gifts and prayers. (One such home in the spirit realm is "Nuvatukya'ovi", called San Francisco Peak near Flagstaff, Arizona).
The terraced headdress (or tablita) is a form that symbolizes the rainclouds and includes symbols for rain, rainbows and ground corn.
The sixteen-day Niman Ceremony is essentially an early harvest ceremony. The first harvest from the fields is brought in and distributed by the katsinas/katsinam during breaks in the dance. Traditionally, this was the way food was equitably distributed among those in the village in order that none were in need, even if their crops had failed. Distribution of the food 'anonymously' by the katsinas eliminated any chance that someone might feel in debt or be felt to be in debt to another.
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$1,500
Meet Writer/Director, Jennifer Corcoran for dinner in Santa Fe, NM
Dinner at the Tuneup Café in Santa Fe, New Mexico with She Sings to the Stars writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran. Available for up to 4 people. A mind-bending evening. Travel and accomodation not included.
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$2,000
A role in the next film!
A walk-on, non-speaking role in our next feature film which is set in Ireland. Spend 1-2 days on set, go to costume, hair and makeup and have your name appear in the end credits. Travel and accommodation not included. Dates to be determined.
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$4,000
Handcarved, traditional cottonwood "Butterfly Maiden" Hopi Katsina Doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Palhikwmana" katsina, the Butterfly Maiden. It is made by Hopi artist Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 19" tall and 15" across to the tips of the feathers. (48.2 cm, 38 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
The Butterfly Maiden is important as butterflies are major pollinators at Hopi. The literal meaning of her Hopi name is "Moisture Drinking Maiden".
Butterfly dancers appear in the social dance called the Butterfly Dance (in English). This is held in the early fall for the benefit of the harvest. As a reminder of family ties and their importance, your dancing partner is always a relative. The headdress is made by the male partner/relative as a gesture of thanks since the women ask the men to dance.
Over the past few decades, it has become an opportunity for the men who are selected to show their artistic talents by making exceptionally beautiful, dramatic or unique tablitas (the headdresses called "kopaltsoki" in Hopi) for the young woman with whom they will dance.
Her long hair represents the fall of gentle rain. Symbols of clouds, rain, lightning, the sun and rainbows, even corn are used on the tablitas or headdresses.
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$6,000
Dinner with sister-brother team behind "She Sings to the Stars"
Dinner for two with the sister-brother team behind She Sings to the Stars, writer/director Jennifer Corcoran and producer, Jonnie Corcoran in Santa Fe, New Mexico or New York or Los Angeles to discuss whatever you wish! Dates to be determined. Travel and accommodation not included.
This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
Sister-brother team, writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran and producer, Jonnie Corcoran with the cast of She Sings to the Stars.
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$10,000
Executive Producer Credit
Have your name listed in the credits and on IMDb as Executive Producer for She Sings to the Stars. Although it is an honorary tribute, it's an incredibly important one -- this film won't go far out into the world without you!
You can walk the red carpet and have your photo taken with the writer/director, producer and the actors at the New York and/or Los Angeles premieres when we have our theatrical release. Travel and accommodation not included.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Thank you!
A personal expression of our appreciation for joining us shared on She Sings to the Stars' social media.$10
Limited Edition She Sings to the Stars Poster
An 11" x 17" (28cm x 43cm) Limited Edition She Sings to the Stars theatrical poster.(For international delivery, please add $5 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$20
Get the HD Digital Download of "She Sings to the Stars"!
Be the first to see the film before it is released to the public!
An HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
$25
Get the DVD of "She Sings to the Stars"!
Be the first to see the film before it's released to the public!
The DVD of She Sings to the Stars. This DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
(For international delivery, please add $7 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$30
She Sings to the Stars 100% Cotton T-shirt
Limited Edition of She Sings to the Stars 100% Cotton T-shirt. On the back is the design of the hat. Kids size/Unisex S, M, L, XL, XXL.
They make great gifts!
We will contact you about size specifications at the end of the campaign.
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$35
Limited Edition "She Sings to the Stars" Petroglyph Tote Bag
Limited Edition She Sings to the Stars 100% Cotton Canvas Tote Bag with the petroglyph design from Chaco Canyon featured in the film. Do your shopping plastic-free! (No international delivery available)
$40
A PDF of the final shooting script for "She Sings to the Stars"
A PDF of the final shooting script for She Sings to the Stars by Jennifer Corcoran.
$45
Autographed DVD of "She Sings to the Stars" with a personalized dedication from the director
Be the first to see the film before it is released to the public!
An autographed DVD of She Sings to the Stars with a personalized dedication from the director. The DVD includes the film plus extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
(For international delivery, please add $7 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$50
3-Pack of the "She Sings to the Stars" DVD
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A DVD 3-PACK of She Sings to the Stars. Each DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
(For international delivery, please add $7 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$75
5-Pack of the "She Sings to the Stars" DVD
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A DVD 5-PACK of She Sings to the Stars. Each DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
(For international delivery, please add $7 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$100
8-Pack of the "She Sings to the Stars" DVD
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A DVD 8-PACK of She Sings to the Stars. Each DVD includes the film and extra "Behind the Stars" footage.
(For international delivery, please add $10 to the total amount contributed for the item or it cannot be shipped!)
$100
Your company name or logo on the "She Sings to the Stars" website landing page.
Your company name or logo on the She Sings to the Stars website landing page. We've limited this to 3 to ensure it's an exclusive spot. Once we have distributed the film, we intend to make it available for sale (HD Digital download & DVD) on the website, so the website will generate considerable traffic.
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$100
An incomparable evening! Stargazing at Cabezon Peak, the desert filming location for "She Sings to the Stars"
SPECTACULAR 3-hour stargazing with the inimitable, GB Cornucopia utilizing three telescopes at the desert location where She Sings to the Stars was shot: Cabezon Peak in the Rio Puerco Valley, New Mexico.
This promises to be so much more than just identifying constellations: it might just break open your mind to unimaginable wonders and possibility!GB Cornucopia, astronomer and park ranger, is one of the treasures of New Mexico.
Navajo and Pueblo people have been telling him their stories and mythologies for decades, and with his 18 years of experience as Director of the National Park Observatory at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, he is an incomparable wellspring.
During this rare private excursion, GB will regale you with indigenous stories as he interprets the heavens in the moonless sky.
He will be assisted by New Mexican dark sky and desert afficionados, Ann-Marie McKelvey and McKelvey Dryden.
Meet GB and crew in Bernalillo, NM (a 20-minute drive from Albuquerque; 40 minutes from Santa Fe) at 6:30PM, then carpool to Cabezon (a one-hour drive). Return to Bernalillo by 11:30PM.
At the New Moon on Labor Day weekend, either Saturday, September 3 or Sunday, September 4, 2016. GB will give you advanced notice as to the optimal date for the best viewing conditions. Travel and accommodation not included.
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$200
Reading the stars! A one-hour consultation with an esteemed astrologer
From the astrologers who read from the stars and accompanied us throughout the creation of the film (and who you will see credited at the end of the film!) comes the opportunity of a one-hour astrology reading via Skype with one of our selected 6 top astrologers (all good friends of the film's writer/director and producer).
By looking at your astrological birthchart, they will offer insight into your strengths and weaknesses, and provide perspective on your year’s future trends and potential.
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$200
Original prop, vintage, hand-painted Magical Mister-Y magician's bag featured in "She Sings to the Stars"
The original prop! Vintage, hand-painted Magical Mister-Y's magician's bag featured in She Sings to the Stars. (No international delivery available)This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
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$300
Original Prop: Magician's top hat worn in "She Sings to the Stars"
The original prop! Magician's black top hat worn in She Sings to the Stars by actor, Larry Cedar.
(International delivery to be calculated, please contact [email protected])
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$400
30-minute Skype discussion with "She Sings to the Stars" writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran
A 30-minute Skype discussion with She Sings to the Stars' writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran to offer critical feedback on your screenplay or discuss whatever else you wish!
(If discussing a screenplay, please e-mail a pdf in advance to: [email protected])
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$500
Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by "She Sings to the Stars" actress, Fannie Loretto
Original Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto. 6.5" long, 5" wide (16.5cm x 12.7cm). The horsehair pigtails are long, adorned with corn husks. Hand-painted with clay paints that are fired.
Multi-talented She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto, is also a well-known ceramic artist from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Fannie, "Little Turquoise" is a member of the Water Clan. She was inspired to learn by assisting her mother, Carrie Ried Loretto in the making of pottery. Fannie uses only the traditional clay and paints, harvested from the earth by hand. The long tedious process of preparing the clay for use is a skill that was taught to her by her mother. She signs her pottery 'Fannie Loretto' followed by the water sign to denote her clan origin.
Fannie has received several awards for her creations including 1st place ribbons at Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Show and Eight Northern Shows.
The Koshari Clown refers to jesters or tricksters who are full of humor, innocent and wise. Painted in their stripes, their lightning streaks, fantastic masks, or naked from head to toe, the Koshari catch our attention whenever and wherever they appear. These are the characters that follow behind the neat rows of dancers, dancing out of step, singing one beat behind.
Koshari Clowns portray and symbolize all the aspects of the sacred. But they do so in a special way, a way in which their teachings get through to us without our even "thinking about" them. The Clowns in their actions do not seem to care about "concepts." They are not concerned with definitions, but at the same time Clowns do define the concepts at the root of tribal cosmologies, the guidelines for moral and ethical behavior, and the theories of balance and imbalance -- they are very funny!
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$600
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Morivosi" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Morivosi" or Bean katsina. It is made by Hopi artist Nick Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 27" tall (68.8 cm).Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder (son of Nick Brokeshoulder) are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This particular carving represents a katsina known as "Morivosi". "Morivosi", as the Bean Katsina, represents the spirit of all the beans planted by the Hopi. The Bean Dance or "Powamu" in February is the most complex of all ceremonies. It is one of the ceremonies of Creation where life manifests in its full physical form and growth is consecrated.
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$600
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Supai Konin" katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 12" tall (30 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
The Hopi people have a katsina in honor of each of the native tribes with which they are friendly. The "Supai Konin" katsina represents the Havasupai who are the Hopi's neighbors to the west.
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$700
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Honan" or Badger katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 9" tall (22 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
"Honan" is a Chief Katsina. Badger is known for his wisdom and his ability to cure the sick, using herbal curing potions in addition to prayers. Prayers for the growth of healing herbs are offered to him. He is a curing katsina.
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$800
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood "Alosaka" Hopi katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Alosaka" or Two-Horned Cloud katsina. It is made by Hopi artist Nick Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 17" tall (43 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder (son of Nick Brokeshoulder) are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This particular carving represents a katsina known as "Alosaka"(also called "Alataaqa" or "Muyingwa") who is the head of the Two Horn Society. The horns represent clouds and the moisture they provide. Rainclouds mark his cheeks and a rainbow brim encircles his forehead.
He is a Chief Katsina and a very powerful one as he is the principal deity of germination to encourage the growth of crops. During the Bean Dance in February, "Alosaka" emerges from the kiva carrying bean sprouts that will be presented to the women and children of the village to signify the success of the coming growing season.
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$800
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Split" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Natukvika" or Split katsina: Half Corn Dancer, Half Clown Katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 14" tall to the tips of the feathers (35.5cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This katsina figure, the story goes, was created after a lightning storm split the Katsinam (plural for Katsina) into many parts. As they were put back together, these two (the Corn Dancer Katsina and the Clown Katsina) were put together incorrectly and have since remained that way. He is a prayer for the fruition of corn and can appear in almost every dance. His humorous and irresponsible behavior make him quite lovable.
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$900
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Crow Bride" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Crow Bride" katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 16" tall (40.6 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
"Crow Bride" on the Hopi Third Mesa is also known as "Crow Mother" on the two other Hopi mesas. She is a katsina of great dignity. She sings as she bears cornmeal to symbolically start the new growing season.
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$1,000
Your name in the credits!
"Special Thanks" forever and ever! Your name will be added to the credits of the actual She Sings to the Stars film.This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
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$1,000
Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by "She Sings to the Stars" actress, Fannie Loretto
Original Koshari Clown hand-built clay mask by She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto. 12" long, 8.5" wide (30.48cm x 22cm). The horsehair pigtails are 23" (58cm) long, adorned with corn husks. Hand-painted with clay paints that are fired.
Multi-talented She Sings to the Stars actress, Fannie Loretto, is also a well-known ceramic artist from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Fannie, "Little Turquoise" is a member of the Water Clan. She was inspired to learn by assisting her mother, Carrie Ried Loretto in the making of pottery. Fannie uses only the traditional clay and paints, harvested from the earth by hand. The long tedious process of preparing the clay for use is a skill that was taught to her by her mother. She signs her pottery 'Fannie Loretto' followed by the water sign to denote her clan origin.
Fannie has received several awards for her creations including 1st place ribbons at Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Show and Eight Northern Shows.
The Koshari Clown refers to jesters or tricksters who are full of humor, innocent and wise. Painted in their stripes, their lightning streaks, fantastic masks, or naked from head to toe, the Koshari catch our attention whenever and wherever they appear. These are the characters that follow behind the neat rows of dancers, dancing out of step, singing one beat behind.
Koshari Clowns portray and symbolize all the aspects of the sacred. But they do so in a special way, a way in which their teachings get through to us without our even "thinking about" them. The Clowns in their actions do not seem to care about "concepts." They are not concerned with definitions, but at the same time Clowns do define the concepts at the root of tribal cosmologies, the guidelines for moral and ethical behavior, and the theories of balance and imbalance -- they are very funny!
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$1,300
Dinner for two with "She Sings to the Stars" actor, Larry Cedar in Los Angeles.
Dinner for two people with She Sings to the Stars (and Deadwood) actor, Larry Cedar in Los Angeles at Tra di Noi, an intimate Italian restaurant in Malibu, California with excellent Italian food. Date and time to be agreed upon with Larry Cedar. Travel and accomodation not included. This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
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$1,400
Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi "Niman" katsina doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Niman" katsina. It is made by Hopi artist, Randy Brokeshoulder, of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 27" tall (68.8 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, stars, or even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
This doll represents the "Niman"katsina, which appears only during the "Niman" or Home Dance in July, the final katsina ceremony before the katsinam return to their homes, carrying with them the Hopi's gifts and prayers. (One such home in the spirit realm is "Nuvatukya'ovi", called San Francisco Peak near Flagstaff, Arizona).
The terraced headdress (or tablita) is a form that symbolizes the rainclouds and includes symbols for rain, rainbows and ground corn.
The sixteen-day Niman Ceremony is essentially an early harvest ceremony. The first harvest from the fields is brought in and distributed by the katsinas/katsinam during breaks in the dance. Traditionally, this was the way food was equitably distributed among those in the village in order that none were in need, even if their crops had failed. Distribution of the food 'anonymously' by the katsinas eliminated any chance that someone might feel in debt or be felt to be in debt to another.
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$1,500
Meet Writer/Director, Jennifer Corcoran for dinner in Santa Fe, NM
Dinner at the Tuneup Café in Santa Fe, New Mexico with She Sings to the Stars writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran. Available for up to 4 people. A mind-bending evening. Travel and accomodation not included.
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$2,000
A role in the next film!
A walk-on, non-speaking role in our next feature film which is set in Ireland. Spend 1-2 days on set, go to costume, hair and makeup and have your name appear in the end credits. Travel and accommodation not included. Dates to be determined.
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$4,000
Handcarved, traditional cottonwood "Butterfly Maiden" Hopi Katsina Doll
One of a kind! Hand-carved, traditional cottonwood Hopi katsina doll representing the "Palhikwmana" katsina, the Butterfly Maiden. It is made by Hopi artist Randy Brokeshoulder of the Tobacco Clan from the village of Hotevela on Third Mesa in Arizona. The doll measures 19" tall and 15" across to the tips of the feathers. (48.2 cm, 38 cm).
Hopi katsina dolls figure prominently in the story world of She Sings to the Stars, and many of the hand-carved, traditional katsina dolls of artist Randy Brokeshoulder are featured in the film.
Hopi katsinas are spirit beings who are the intermediaries between the Hopi people of Arizona and their deities, carrying the prayers of the people for the continuation of the cycle of life for all living beings. They can represent the spirit of plants, animals, places, ancestors, even other tribes.
They appear in the plazas of Hopi villages for six months of the year and dwell in the katsina realm or spirit world for the other half of the year.
The Butterfly Maiden is important as butterflies are major pollinators at Hopi. The literal meaning of her Hopi name is "Moisture Drinking Maiden".
Butterfly dancers appear in the social dance called the Butterfly Dance (in English). This is held in the early fall for the benefit of the harvest. As a reminder of family ties and their importance, your dancing partner is always a relative. The headdress is made by the male partner/relative as a gesture of thanks since the women ask the men to dance.
Over the past few decades, it has become an opportunity for the men who are selected to show their artistic talents by making exceptionally beautiful, dramatic or unique tablitas (the headdresses called "kopaltsoki" in Hopi) for the young woman with whom they will dance.
Her long hair represents the fall of gentle rain. Symbols of clouds, rain, lightning, the sun and rainbows, even corn are used on the tablitas or headdresses.
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$6,000
Dinner with sister-brother team behind "She Sings to the Stars"
Dinner for two with the sister-brother team behind She Sings to the Stars, writer/director Jennifer Corcoran and producer, Jonnie Corcoran in Santa Fe, New Mexico or New York or Los Angeles to discuss whatever you wish! Dates to be determined. Travel and accommodation not included.
This incentive includes the HD Digital Download of She Sings to the Stars.
Sister-brother team, writer/director, Jennifer Corcoran and producer, Jonnie Corcoran with the cast of She Sings to the Stars.
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$10,000
Executive Producer Credit
Have your name listed in the credits and on IMDb as Executive Producer for She Sings to the Stars. Although it is an honorary tribute, it's an incredibly important one -- this film won't go far out into the world without you!
You can walk the red carpet and have your photo taken with the writer/director, producer and the actors at the New York and/or Los Angeles premieres when we have our theatrical release. Travel and accommodation not included.
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About This Team
Not only were we shooting the film in a desert landscape, we were actually in the middle of nowhere. Everything electric had to be run off generators, and the fine desert sand found its way into all the equipment. The November sun could be brilliant and burning by day, while at night temperatures plummeted to 15F (-10C), and throughout we had dust blows and wearing winds. We had to drive miles each night (or, if we had been shooting all night, at dawn) to return to our motel.
It can be challenging to make intelligent decisions when shooting outside all night in sub-freezing temperatures, particularly for the actors who were costumed for summer scenes. I watched all of us stutter with brain freeze and fumble at simple tasks. November 1, All Soul’s Night, was an important feast and night of ceremony for actress Fannie Loretto's Jemez Pueblo tribe. She had asked for the night off from shooting and remarked as she left, “You all should take the night off because the spirits of the ancestors will be out. We honor them and then go inside for the night. If they find you outside, they might have fun with you.”
We thought we had a film to make and a schedule to keep, so on we forged, shooting scenes which didn’t involve her: a generator broke down, the picture car broke down and the camera broke down. When Fannie heard our news the next day, she said, “I told you.”
It was tough, even grueling at times, and yet the desert was enchanting -- its mysterious beauty sometimes startling. The night skies were liquid with stars. And I watched as each of us, even those from New Mexico, underwent subtle changes. We were impelled to surrender to the desert, to unexpected possibility. We had to step back and allow something nearly out of our control come to life. Our cinematographer has repeatedly described the shoot in the desert as "an amazingly cathartic journey."
Actor Larry Cedar recently said, "Rarely have I worked on a project of such creative purity, where everyone involved, from cast to crew to cinematographer to director and producer, was completely and passionately committed to capturing the story in the best way possible."
This is a film about magic, wonder, and the nature of possibility. As a first-time writer/director of a feature film, I was both aware of my naiveté and wary of restrictions being imposed upon the story I had written. But out in the desert under a broad river of infinite stars, everyone pulled together to make true the film's refrain: "Do you believe anything is possible?"
I am so deeply grateful to each one of them for leaping, passionately, into the unknown with us to dare to create the reality of this magic.
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