The Clown Affair
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
We all struggle to be relevant, to find our voice, and to rise above self-criticism and doubt. This is the story of The Clown Affair, a tale that celebrates the underdog in a journey towards self-love.
The Clown Affair
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $8,285 for post-production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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We all struggle to be relevant, to find our voice, and to rise above self-criticism and doubt. This is the story of The Clown Affair, a tale that celebrates the underdog in a journey towards self-love.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Clown Affair is in post-production and we need the funds to finish this vulnerable and important piece of art.
WHY THIS STORY?
The Clown Affair began a few years ago with a couple of monologues scratched on a notepad and by January 2022, it was brought to life with the aid of our talented cast and crew.
Our ideas are informed by our experiences as artists and the many obstacles faced in finding and cultivating a creative voice in a world of critics, crisis and creative blocks. Confronting obstacles is more than just what this story is about, it’s quite literally what this production has been about. The film uses powerful symbolism and metaphor to explore the ideas of these themes but the film’s production was a living and breathing excercise of those themes in action. We hope this film inspires others in the same way we were inspired by making it.
What is the money going towards?
This whole process has been a learning experience and we look forward to the feedback we get when our film premiers at festivals around the world so that we can gain the knowledge to become even better storytellers.
If we meet our fundraising goal, the film will be available to stream online after we have completed the 2022/23 festival circuit. It will be available to donors by July 2022. If our project surpasses 100 percent of our fundraising goal, we will be donating our surplus to fund local artists with disabilities.
Our production was impacted by Covid-19 because filming took place during the omicron spike, and while we wanted more crew members for this massive project, we had to keep our crew as small as possible. Most of us wore many hats throughout this production and really put blood, sweat, and tears into creating this. Because of that, we feel extra passionate about raising this money to get our art out there. We would love to see it get the launch it deserves.
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CAST
The Clown Joe Martinsen
Cassie Elizabeth Schmitz
Frank John Tramontana
Little Girl Diana Breton
Girl's Father Tom Ciorciari
Girl's Mother Amie Sponza
Harvey Maxwell Gallo
Hicks Justin D. Harris
Jackie Holly Frink
Mother Kristyn Koczur
Pastor Christian Lepore
Rosey Jenna Martuscello
Tink Rich Gardini
CREW
Director Wesley Foster
Writer Joe Martinsen
Producer Jacob Robert van Winkle
Sound Jackson Martel
Art Director Aidan Farragher
Make Up Artist Miles Kirk
Production Assistant Elektra Ditto
Production Assistant Maxwell Gallo
Music Devereaux Geiger
THE STORY
Film Synoposis: A mute clown encounters a bizarre world of characters after he’s tasked with delivering flowers to a woman in town. His simple task unfolds into a journey of personal transformation as he navigates a traumatic relationship with his mother, a growing flame for the waitress at the local bar, and of course, his inability to speak. How the story ends will change you forever.
MOOD BOARD
SPREAD THE WORD
The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks. Please share our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want! You can use this blurb below:
"Help filmmakers @thejacobrobert and crew by supporting their film about a mute clown who is able to find his voice through love and loss. Help them on @seedandspark at www.seedandspark.com/fund/the-clown-affair "
Be sure to follow our social media accounts for updates, and please consider contributing to our campaign.
We cannot make this happen without you. Thank you!
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Wishlist
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Post-Production Editing
Costs $4,500
We need the final push to finish editing this project!
Rentals and recoupment of costs.
Costs $4,500
This film requires equipment! We need to pay it off!
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About This Team
CAST
The Clown Joe Martinsen
Cassie Elizabeth Schmitz
Frank John Tramontana
Little Girl Diana Breton
Girl's Father Tom Ciorciari
Girl's Mother Amie Sponza
Harvey Maxwell Gallo
Hicks Justin D. Harris
Jackie Holly Frink
Mother Kristyn Koczur
Pastor Christian Lepore
Rosey Jenna Martuscello
Tink Rich Gardini
CREW
Director Wesley Foster
Writer Joe Martisen
Producer Jacob Robert van Winkle
Sound Jackson Martel
Art Director Aidan Farragher
Make Up Artist Miles Kirk
Production Assistant Elektra Ditto
Production Assistant Maxwell Gallo
Music Devereaux Geiger
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Clown Affair is in post-production and we need the funds to finish this vulnerable and important piece of art.
WHY THIS STORY?
The Clown Affair began a few years ago with a couple of monologues scratched on a notepad and by January 2022, it was brought to life with the aid of our talented cast and crew.
Our ideas are informed by our experiences as artists and the many obstacles faced in finding and cultivating a creative voice in a world of critics, crisis and creative blocks. Confronting obstacles is more than just what this story is about, it’s quite literally what this production has been about. The film uses powerful symbolism and metaphor to explore the ideas of these themes but the film’s production was a living and breathing excercise of those themes in action. We hope this film inspires others in the same way we were inspired by making it.
What is the money going towards?
This whole process has been a learning experience and we look forward to the feedback we get when our film premiers at festivals around the world so that we can gain the knowledge to become even better storytellers.
If we meet our fundraising goal, the film will be available to stream online after we have completed the 2022/23 festival circuit. It will be available to donors by July 2022. If our project surpasses 100 percent of our fundraising goal, we will be donating our surplus to fund local artists with disabilities.
Our production was impacted by Covid-19 because filming took place during the omicron spike, and while we wanted more crew members for this massive project, we had to keep our crew as small as possible. Most of us wore many hats throughout this production and really put blood, sweat, and tears into creating this. Because of that, we feel extra passionate about raising this money to get our art out there. We would love to see it get the launch it deserves.
CAST
The Clown Joe Martinsen
Cassie Elizabeth Schmitz
Frank John Tramontana
Little Girl Diana Breton
Girl's Father Tom Ciorciari
Girl's Mother Amie Sponza
Harvey Maxwell Gallo
Hicks Justin D. Harris
Jackie Holly Frink
Mother Kristyn Koczur
Pastor Christian Lepore
Rosey Jenna Martuscello
Tink Rich Gardini
CREW
Director Wesley Foster
Writer Joe Martinsen
Producer Jacob Robert van Winkle
Sound Jackson Martel
Art Director Aidan Farragher
Make Up Artist Miles Kirk
Production Assistant Elektra Ditto
Production Assistant Maxwell Gallo
Music Devereaux Geiger
THE STORY
Film Synoposis: A mute clown encounters a bizarre world of characters after he’s tasked with delivering flowers to a woman in town. His simple task unfolds into a journey of personal transformation as he navigates a traumatic relationship with his mother, a growing flame for the waitress at the local bar, and of course, his inability to speak. How the story ends will change you forever.
MOOD BOARD
SPREAD THE WORD
The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks. Please share our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want! You can use this blurb below:
"Help filmmakers @thejacobrobert and crew by supporting their film about a mute clown who is able to find his voice through love and loss. Help them on @seedandspark at www.seedandspark.com/fund/the-clown-affair "
Be sure to follow our social media accounts for updates, and please consider contributing to our campaign.
We cannot make this happen without you. Thank you!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Post-Production Editing
Costs $4,500
We need the final push to finish editing this project!
Rentals and recoupment of costs.
Costs $4,500
This film requires equipment! We need to pay it off!
Share this update!
About This Team
CAST
The Clown Joe Martinsen
Cassie Elizabeth Schmitz
Frank John Tramontana
Little Girl Diana Breton
Girl's Father Tom Ciorciari
Girl's Mother Amie Sponza
Harvey Maxwell Gallo
Hicks Justin D. Harris
Jackie Holly Frink
Mother Kristyn Koczur
Pastor Christian Lepore
Rosey Jenna Martuscello
Tink Rich Gardini
CREW
Director Wesley Foster
Writer Joe Martisen
Producer Jacob Robert van Winkle
Sound Jackson Martel
Art Director Aidan Farragher
Make Up Artist Miles Kirk
Production Assistant Elektra Ditto
Production Assistant Maxwell Gallo
Music Devereaux Geiger