SWAN is a documentary celebrating the 10 year growth of the women-only SWAN Day CT event in Connecticut. It features dauntless organizer, Jennifer Hill, and will inspire you to Support Women Artists Now. Be a part of the SWAN movement!
SWAN is a documentary celebrating the 10 year growth of the women-only SWAN Day CT event in Connecticut. It features dauntless organizer, Jennifer Hill, and will inspire you to Support Women Artists Now. Be a part of the SWAN movement!
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SWAN = Support Women Artists Now. It is an annual global event that showcases the talents and work of female artists (anyone who identifies as a woman or as gender neutral). SWAN Day CT is organized, performed, and attended by adults of all ethnicities and belief systems.About The Project
“Support Women Artists Now Day"/SWAN Day is an annual international celebration of women’s creativity held on the last Saturday of March and celebrated throughout March and April” WomenArts.org.
Our uplifting documentary visits the ten year history of SWAN Day CT, as it has been celebrated in Connecticut. Produced by Jennifer Hill, aka The Murderous Chanteuse, the event has been wildly successful despite sexist controversy.
In a decade of organizing SWAN Day CT, Jennifer has been faced with venue owners who mocked the all woman line-up, who breached contracts, and who locked up stage equipment in an attempt to sabotage the show. She has found venues that were not up to fire codes as promised. She has been threatened with lawsuits. A mayor of one town threatened her with arrest because they deemed the burlesque portion of the show “inappropriate.” But Jennifer has never backed down in the face of trouble, and she has never given in to unfair demands. Every year, for ten years, she has executed the region's "event of the year."
In Connecticut, this indoor event turns one of our regional landmarks into a kind of festival village swirling with activity, drawing hundreds of attendees.
Almost any kind of creative expression is likely to be seen there. Some of the women (aged 15-80) who have participated are fashion mavens, live painters, burlesque performers, photog queens, fire dancers, filmmakers, stilt walkers, singers, bands, DJ's, and body painters. The event features music of all genres... from rock to jazz to funk and alternative.
“SWAN,” our new documentary, is a glimpse into SWAN Day CT history culminating in the 10th year Gala held at the beautiful Trinity-on-Main concert hall in New Britain, Connecticut on March 25, 2017.Incentives
$5
Social Media Profile Frame
Show the world that you SWAN (Support Women Artists Now). We will give you a frame transparency for your profile pics on social media. Do you SWAN? Heck yeah you do!
$10
Raffle Ticket for Deck of Cards
Just to make life more exciting, we will put your name into a raffle for this Swan themed deck of playing cards! The image, by Claire Cronkhite, is the official image for the 10th year anniversary gala. There have been only 3 (three) decks printed! You could be the lucky supporter who gets one. And Claire will sign the Joker!
$20
Your Name in Credits
Your name will be listed in the Thank You section of the Credits, showing everone that you were involved in making this project possible.
$25
Honorary SWAN Status
We will list your name or your business name in the Honorary SWAN section of the Credits, showing everone that you helped make this film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
$30
Limited Edition Poster
This poster will remind you that you had a part in the success of this film project.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$40
Jewelry by Angela Pinney
A pendant necklace on a 20’’ black cord. This pendant is a repurposed image from a CD cover. It's an image of a naked figure with a tree in place of the head. It's in shades of brown and black.
Sold Out!
$40
Jewelry by Ebony Amber
You will receive this necklace from the CHUNK collection: Fun, chunky, funky handcrafted jewelry, sculpted and cast by Ebony Amber. Wear it as a reminder that you are a part of the movement.
5"× 3" on a 14" inch rosary bead chain
Sold Out!
$40
Jewelry by Ebony Amber
This is a necklace from Ebony Amber's CHUNK collection: Fun, chunky, funky handcrafted jewelry, sculpted and cast by Ebony Amber.
4.5"x 4" on a 14" pink chain
Claimed: 0 of 1
$45
Music CD by Canyon
“Hail"
Canyon is a singer-songwriter with an angel voice, playing lyrically-driven and passionately performed acoustic folk music.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$45
Music CD by That Virginia
"Record Labor"
That Virginia is a singer-songwriter with a mix of strange feelings, warm weather wishes, and stomach butterflies.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$45
Music CD by Nan Roy
“Tiny Tigers"
Nan Roy is a solo acoustic rock singer-songwriter with roots in New England.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$50
5x7 Print by Kerry Kennedy
Kerry Kennedy is an abstract artist, who paints with a dark, twisted sense of humor. Which print you get is a surprise!
Sold Out!
$60
8x10 Print by Jen Jacobs
“SWAN Valkyrie”
is the first painting Jen made for SWAN Day CT.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$65
Signed book by The Nasty Women Project
Nasty Women Project
A collection of stories by liberal women across the nation. Each story provides a unique perspective about the 2016 election.
Sold Out!
$75
67"x98" Print by Jennifer Klepacki
“Skull Nest”
is a linoleum block print 67’’x98"
Jennifer is a tattoo artist and visual artist with an interest in the abstract and macabre.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$75
67"x98" Print by Jennifer Klepacki
“Vagina Snake"
is a linoleum block print 67’’x98’’
Jennifer is a tattoo artist and visual artist with an interest in the abstract and macabre.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$75
Handmade Leather Bag
You will receive a one-of-a-kind Native American Style Bag handcrafted by Marsha Tate-Donnell, owner of Fox Run Leather Designs. What bag you get is a surprise!
Claimed: 0 of 2
$100
Film Download
You will want to see film that you made possible when it's finished! How would you like to see it before the general public? We will happily give you a download of SWAN before it is distributed.
$200
Associate Producer Credit
As an Associate Producer, you will be credited on the film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
But wait, there's more... you also get a download of the finished film.
Claimed: 2 of 3
$500
Producer Credit
As a Producer, you will be credited on the film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
But wait, there's more... you also get a download of the finished film.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
Executive Producer
As THE Executive Producer, you will be credited on the film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
But wait, there's more... you get both a download of the finished film and a DVD.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Social Media Profile Frame
Show the world that you SWAN (Support Women Artists Now). We will give you a frame transparency for your profile pics on social media. Do you SWAN? Heck yeah you do!
$10
Raffle Ticket for Deck of Cards
Just to make life more exciting, we will put your name into a raffle for this Swan themed deck of playing cards! The image, by Claire Cronkhite, is the official image for the 10th year anniversary gala. There have been only 3 (three) decks printed! You could be the lucky supporter who gets one. And Claire will sign the Joker!
$20
Your Name in Credits
Your name will be listed in the Thank You section of the Credits, showing everone that you were involved in making this project possible.
$25
Honorary SWAN Status
We will list your name or your business name in the Honorary SWAN section of the Credits, showing everone that you helped make this film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
$30
Limited Edition Poster
This poster will remind you that you had a part in the success of this film project.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$40
Jewelry by Angela Pinney
A pendant necklace on a 20’’ black cord. This pendant is a repurposed image from a CD cover. It's an image of a naked figure with a tree in place of the head. It's in shades of brown and black.
Sold Out!
$40
Jewelry by Ebony Amber
You will receive this necklace from the CHUNK collection: Fun, chunky, funky handcrafted jewelry, sculpted and cast by Ebony Amber. Wear it as a reminder that you are a part of the movement.
5"× 3" on a 14" inch rosary bead chain
Sold Out!
$40
Jewelry by Ebony Amber
This is a necklace from Ebony Amber's CHUNK collection: Fun, chunky, funky handcrafted jewelry, sculpted and cast by Ebony Amber.
4.5"x 4" on a 14" pink chain
Claimed: 0 of 1
$45
Music CD by Canyon
“Hail"
Canyon is a singer-songwriter with an angel voice, playing lyrically-driven and passionately performed acoustic folk music.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$45
Music CD by That Virginia
"Record Labor"
That Virginia is a singer-songwriter with a mix of strange feelings, warm weather wishes, and stomach butterflies.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$45
Music CD by Nan Roy
“Tiny Tigers"
Nan Roy is a solo acoustic rock singer-songwriter with roots in New England.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$50
5x7 Print by Kerry Kennedy
Kerry Kennedy is an abstract artist, who paints with a dark, twisted sense of humor. Which print you get is a surprise!
Sold Out!
$60
8x10 Print by Jen Jacobs
“SWAN Valkyrie”
is the first painting Jen made for SWAN Day CT.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$65
Signed book by The Nasty Women Project
Nasty Women Project
A collection of stories by liberal women across the nation. Each story provides a unique perspective about the 2016 election.
Sold Out!
$75
67"x98" Print by Jennifer Klepacki
“Skull Nest”
is a linoleum block print 67’’x98"
Jennifer is a tattoo artist and visual artist with an interest in the abstract and macabre.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$75
67"x98" Print by Jennifer Klepacki
“Vagina Snake"
is a linoleum block print 67’’x98’’
Jennifer is a tattoo artist and visual artist with an interest in the abstract and macabre.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$75
Handmade Leather Bag
You will receive a one-of-a-kind Native American Style Bag handcrafted by Marsha Tate-Donnell, owner of Fox Run Leather Designs. What bag you get is a surprise!
Claimed: 0 of 2
$100
Film Download
You will want to see film that you made possible when it's finished! How would you like to see it before the general public? We will happily give you a download of SWAN before it is distributed.
$200
Associate Producer Credit
As an Associate Producer, you will be credited on the film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
But wait, there's more... you also get a download of the finished film.
Claimed: 2 of 3
$500
Producer Credit
As a Producer, you will be credited on the film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
But wait, there's more... you also get a download of the finished film.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
Executive Producer
As THE Executive Producer, you will be credited on the film. Your business or organization link will appear on the official SWAN film website and in all promotional material.
But wait, there's more... you get both a download of the finished film and a DVD.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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Current Team
About This Team
Melissa and Sarah are both long-time members of the vibrant, interwoven circles of filmmakers, artists, and musicians throughout New England. Between them, they have written, produced, edited, and directed more than 15 films. They first worked together when Melissa invited Sarah to join her team for the 48 Hour Film Project, New Haven in 2015. Sarah did the inviting this time, asking Melissa to co-produce this documentary.
As Writer, Director and Producer, Sarah E. DiMeo narrates and conducts interviews in the film while Producer Melissa Torriero works off camera, developing and promoting its fundraising efforts.
The biggest part of the team, however, is the network of "Swans" the Swan Day performers, artists, and vendors. It is Mamma Swan Jennifer's relentless drive to put on THE event of the year, each year, despite obstacles, that inspired Sarah to document its success.
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