Ten Dates
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Feature
Experimental, Romantic Comedy
A young woman who just moved to Boston is looking for a romantic connection to help make the new city feel less lonely. She goes on ten dates with ten different men hoping that one of them will lead to something more.
Ten Dates
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Feature
Experimental, Romantic Comedy
1 Campaigns | Massachusetts, United States
192 supporters | followers
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$13,667
Goal: $30,000 for production
A young woman who just moved to Boston is looking for a romantic connection to help make the new city feel less lonely. She goes on ten dates with ten different men hoping that one of them will lead to something more.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Ten Dates follows Anna, a woman in her 20s who has just recently moved to Boston and is participating in the dating scene by going on a series of dates. Specifically, ten dates with ten different men. We follow her from men’s apartments to nights out at a restaurant to mini golfing or the movies. Her big obstacle is the modern dating scene, whether it’s the man she is on a date with or that spark just not being there. A notable feature that sets this story apart is the structure with which it is told. We learn about Anna and the men she is dating along the way, as we’re thrown right into the middle of the dates, picking up details as they’re revealed naturally through her experiences. The entirety of the film does not follow a conventional narrative structure, but even within the dates there is no beginning, middle, and end, only sections of the date that we are observers of.
The written narrative structure is not the only stylistic choice being implemented. The ten dates will all be ten minutes in length. Each of them will be made up of static shots with several long takes. There will be a minimal amount of shots on each date, only changing perspective with a change in scenery or location. Because of the nature of the film, these long takes will be dialogue-heavy, with actors not only putting plenty of dialogue to memory but also improvising to match the flow and feel of a real date.
Currently, the first draft of our project has been written and we're working on revising it until we've put a good final copy forward for shooting. This campaign will help us take the next steps in the process toward meeting our desired shooting date on time. Our planned schedule is to finish revisions on the script during the length of the campaign, then search for actors after our campaign is over so that we know we have the budget necessary for the talent we require. Once that's accomplished we will prepare and be ready for our planned August shooting date.
After we've shot the film, we intend to go the festival route which could then lead to distribution for the project. If the film doesn't get picked up to be distributed we would release it online for our audience.
If this campaign were to take us over our desired budget, the extra money would be spent on a number of things. For one, it would help us submit the film to festivals. It would also help provide us with flexibility when shooting since we're planning on a very tight shoot, as well as go toward efforts in the post production process that allows us to create the best version of the film possible.
We’re asking for your support to help us put together our first feature-length film. We’ve filled this project with unique characters who will make you laugh or cringe in embarrassment. But our protagonist, who has to deal with all the awkwardness of modern dating and the vulnerability of putting yourself out there in search of something real, is the heart of the film. Her struggles are relatable and you can’t help but root for her.
Your support will help actualize this story that we feel could mean a lot to people. It’s an ambitious project and it won’t work without quality actors who, as mentioned, will be tasked with a lot. The focus of the money we raise will be on those actors. It’s not a film that we could see made without the help of people who are passionate about independent and experimental storytelling. We’re confident in our vision and all we need now is the support of people who want to see us succeed in this journey.
If you'd like to keep up with the project on social media or spread the word about our film, the film's Instagram/X (formerly Twitter) are linked below:
https://www.instagram.com/tendatesmovie
We appreciate any and all support! If you’re not able to donate, sharing the project with others would be extremely helpful. We want to thank you for contributing in any way possible!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location Budget
Costs $3,000
The goal is to shoot on location for every shot. Since the shots themselves will be limited a great location can really change a scene.
Cast Budget
Costs $20,000
The film will involve a lot of actors. With long takes and minimal editing there will be no hiding in the performances. Very essential.
Crew Budget
Costs $5,000
Very small skeleton crew that deserves to be compensated for their hard work.
Food/Misc
Costs $2,000
We of course will need to feed our actors! A great performer is a well fed performer!
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About This Team
Our team is full of passionate, young artists who aim to make a career out of film. We all have backgrounds in our respective fields, from education to working on other projects. A number of us met virtually, through communities that we built in film spaces online. We've formed friendships through our shared passion and want to take that further through creative collaboration.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Ten Dates follows Anna, a woman in her 20s who has just recently moved to Boston and is participating in the dating scene by going on a series of dates. Specifically, ten dates with ten different men. We follow her from men’s apartments to nights out at a restaurant to mini golfing or the movies. Her big obstacle is the modern dating scene, whether it’s the man she is on a date with or that spark just not being there. A notable feature that sets this story apart is the structure with which it is told. We learn about Anna and the men she is dating along the way, as we’re thrown right into the middle of the dates, picking up details as they’re revealed naturally through her experiences. The entirety of the film does not follow a conventional narrative structure, but even within the dates there is no beginning, middle, and end, only sections of the date that we are observers of.
The written narrative structure is not the only stylistic choice being implemented. The ten dates will all be ten minutes in length. Each of them will be made up of static shots with several long takes. There will be a minimal amount of shots on each date, only changing perspective with a change in scenery or location. Because of the nature of the film, these long takes will be dialogue-heavy, with actors not only putting plenty of dialogue to memory but also improvising to match the flow and feel of a real date.
Currently, the first draft of our project has been written and we're working on revising it until we've put a good final copy forward for shooting. This campaign will help us take the next steps in the process toward meeting our desired shooting date on time. Our planned schedule is to finish revisions on the script during the length of the campaign, then search for actors after our campaign is over so that we know we have the budget necessary for the talent we require. Once that's accomplished we will prepare and be ready for our planned August shooting date.
After we've shot the film, we intend to go the festival route which could then lead to distribution for the project. If the film doesn't get picked up to be distributed we would release it online for our audience.
If this campaign were to take us over our desired budget, the extra money would be spent on a number of things. For one, it would help us submit the film to festivals. It would also help provide us with flexibility when shooting since we're planning on a very tight shoot, as well as go toward efforts in the post production process that allows us to create the best version of the film possible.
We’re asking for your support to help us put together our first feature-length film. We’ve filled this project with unique characters who will make you laugh or cringe in embarrassment. But our protagonist, who has to deal with all the awkwardness of modern dating and the vulnerability of putting yourself out there in search of something real, is the heart of the film. Her struggles are relatable and you can’t help but root for her.
Your support will help actualize this story that we feel could mean a lot to people. It’s an ambitious project and it won’t work without quality actors who, as mentioned, will be tasked with a lot. The focus of the money we raise will be on those actors. It’s not a film that we could see made without the help of people who are passionate about independent and experimental storytelling. We’re confident in our vision and all we need now is the support of people who want to see us succeed in this journey.
If you'd like to keep up with the project on social media or spread the word about our film, the film's Instagram/X (formerly Twitter) are linked below:
https://www.instagram.com/tendatesmovie
We appreciate any and all support! If you’re not able to donate, sharing the project with others would be extremely helpful. We want to thank you for contributing in any way possible!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location Budget
Costs $3,000
The goal is to shoot on location for every shot. Since the shots themselves will be limited a great location can really change a scene.
Cast Budget
Costs $20,000
The film will involve a lot of actors. With long takes and minimal editing there will be no hiding in the performances. Very essential.
Crew Budget
Costs $5,000
Very small skeleton crew that deserves to be compensated for their hard work.
Food/Misc
Costs $2,000
We of course will need to feed our actors! A great performer is a well fed performer!
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is full of passionate, young artists who aim to make a career out of film. We all have backgrounds in our respective fields, from education to working on other projects. A number of us met virtually, through communities that we built in film spaces online. We've formed friendships through our shared passion and want to take that further through creative collaboration.