The Eleventh captures the events of a tragic day in American history through a fresh and unique lens. It immerses the audience in a child's innocent point of view and explores what its like to be afraid, to feel vulnerable, and to learn how to think of others in times of hardship.
The Eleventh captures the events of a tragic day in American history through a fresh and unique lens. It immerses the audience in a child's innocent point of view and explores what its like to be afraid, to feel vulnerable, and to learn how to think of others in times of hardship.
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About The Project
Synopsis
Matthew, a nine-year-old kid who loves playing football and having fun,
goes to school on an ordinary day in America—when a plane flies into the World Trade Center. Matthew's teacher gets the news from the front office and turns on the TV, just as the second plane flies into the south tower.Matthew doesn't understand the gravity of the situation. When he gets home and discovers that the tragedy has struck close to his family, will he learn to think of others before himself? Strikingly simple and timely, The Eleventh captures the horrors of a tragic day in American history through the innocent eyes of a child and examines what it takes to comprehend the true significance of catastrophes around the world.
Statement
Where were you on September 11th? At work? At school? In the line at the grocery store? We may have different stories, but we all experienced the same thing. Shock, terror, sorrow, and disbelief. The memories of that morning will forever be etched into our minds and hearts. Innocent lives were lost that day. And American society was affected in ways no one could fully comprehend at the time, especially by those of us in the younger generation. Six, nine, eleven years old... We were children. Our memories of 9/11 consist merely of broad strokes and selective imagery, a blurry montage of discussions we didn't notice and emotions we didn't understand. "What's the big deal?" we might have thought. "Why is everyone so upset?"
Today, we look back, aided by videos and documentaries on YouTube and Google. We reflect on the events of that tragic morning. We study in solemnity and honor the innocent people who died. Then, in shock, we watch the current news and witness similar acts of terror being committed around the world. And now...we understand.
September 11th might have happened almost 15 years ago, but these are issues that still need to be discussed today. What is an appropriate response to terrorism? How do we deal with grief individually? As families? As a nation? Why do bad things happen, and how can we learn from them? The Eleventh explores these complex questions by replaying the tense hours of that memorable morning through the limited perspective of a nine-year-old child. It immerses the audience in an innocent point of view and invites them to examine what it means to be afraid, to feel vulnerable, to take a step of faith for the first time...and look outward toward those in need.Incentives
$5
Shout-Out & Script
As the first to arrive on the scene, you deserve an immediate shout-out on social media and a downloadable PDF of the script!
$15
Poster & Screenshot
You’re seeing firsthand that this film keeps up the momentum. For contributing at this level, you get an exclusive movie poster (download) and a hi res screenshot from your favorite scene in the film. (Includes previous reward.)
$20
Story Consultation (LIMITED TIME ONLY!)
Thanks for supporting our creative endeavors. We want to support you in yours! Are you writing a screenplay, novel, play, or short story? Send it over and Bryce will provide you with professional development notes! Plus, he'll give you a 30 minute private consultation session to talk in greater depth about structure, character, and theme. Let's collaborate!
$30
Personal Slideshow! (LIMITED TIME ONLY!)
Do you have some cool vacation photos from last summer? Or maybe a bunch of silly pics from a family reunion over the holidays? Or perhaps you're just like every modern American with a smart phone that has far too many pictures of day-to-day life to even think about handling! Never fear. With this limited-time incentive, Bryce will edit a 5-minute professional slideshow just for you--of any pics and videos you want! A slideshow is great for your personal and family history, or as a gift to a friend or loved one. By selecting this incentive, you'll be all set!
$30
Handwritten Thank-You Card
Thank you for believing in us! For your much-needed support, you'll receive a handwritten thank you card signed by the crew. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$40
Producer/Directory Commentary (SPECIAL OFFER)
Get a private link to watch the film with a producer/directory commentary!
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$50
Film Stream & Signed Script
You want everyone to see what’s happening here. For your vision and foresight, we’re giving you a private link to stream the film before the premiere, plus a signed shooting script. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$75
Producer/Director Commentary
You really believe in the importance of this story. For your sincere support, we’ll send you a private link to the film with a producer/director commentary. (Includes all previous rewards.)
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$100
Thank-You Poster & Special Thanks Credit
You’re committed to promoting this project in every aspect. We want to recognize your generosity by taking a cast & crew photo holding up a personalized thank-you poster and including your name under the special thanks in the credits of the film. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$100
Bonus Feature Bundle! (SPECIAL OFFER)
Receive the complete bundle of the Behind-the-Scenes featurettes:-“Where Were You? The Making of The Eleventh”-“Writing The Eleventh”-“Directing The Eleventh”-“Cinematography of The Eleventh: Showing a Child’s Point of View”
$150
"The Making Of"
You’re passionate about the nitty-gritty of the filmmaking process. That’s why we’ll give you excluse access to the full-length bonus featurette: “Where Were You? The Making of The Eleventh” (Includes all previous rewards.)
$200
Production Management Package
You're an essential part of the making of The Eleventh. For your devout belief in this film, we’ll send you the official production thumb drive with all pre-production and production documents, as well behind-the-scenes photos, to give you an inside look into the filmmaking process. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$250
Behind-the-Scenes Book
You clearly recognize the power of film as a collaborative art form. We want to give you a special keepsake from the cast and crew of The Eleventh: a hardback behind-the-scenes book w/ gorgeous hi res photos and a special thanks in front. (Includes all previous rewards.)
Claimed: 0 of 10
$300
Bonus Features Bundle
For your incredible support and generosity, you'll receive the complete bonus features bundle:
- “Where Were You? The Making of The Eleventh”
- “Writing The Eleventh”
- “Directing The Eleventh”
- “Cinematography of The Eleventh: Showing a Child’s Point of View”
(Includes all previous rewards.)
$400
Welcome, welcome!
Please accept our invitation to visit the set OR visit the editing suite during post-production (Skype or FaceTime available for non-LA residents). (Includes all previous rewards.)
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$500
Associate Producer & Test Screening
For your extraordinary dedication to the quality of the finished film, you'll receive an Associate Producer credit, plus an exclusive invitation to attend the test screening and provide us with audience feedback (streaming available for non-LA residents). (Includes all previous rewards.)
$1,000
Executive Producer & Open Visitation
As a partner in this project, you'll receive an Executive Producer credit, plus an open door invitation to visit us on set anytime during production and post-production (Skype of FaceTime available for non-LA residents). (Includes all previous rewards.)
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Shout-Out & Script
As the first to arrive on the scene, you deserve an immediate shout-out on social media and a downloadable PDF of the script!
$15
Poster & Screenshot
You’re seeing firsthand that this film keeps up the momentum. For contributing at this level, you get an exclusive movie poster (download) and a hi res screenshot from your favorite scene in the film. (Includes previous reward.)
$20
Story Consultation (LIMITED TIME ONLY!)
Thanks for supporting our creative endeavors. We want to support you in yours! Are you writing a screenplay, novel, play, or short story? Send it over and Bryce will provide you with professional development notes! Plus, he'll give you a 30 minute private consultation session to talk in greater depth about structure, character, and theme. Let's collaborate!
$30
Personal Slideshow! (LIMITED TIME ONLY!)
Do you have some cool vacation photos from last summer? Or maybe a bunch of silly pics from a family reunion over the holidays? Or perhaps you're just like every modern American with a smart phone that has far too many pictures of day-to-day life to even think about handling! Never fear. With this limited-time incentive, Bryce will edit a 5-minute professional slideshow just for you--of any pics and videos you want! A slideshow is great for your personal and family history, or as a gift to a friend or loved one. By selecting this incentive, you'll be all set!
$30
Handwritten Thank-You Card
Thank you for believing in us! For your much-needed support, you'll receive a handwritten thank you card signed by the crew. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$40
Producer/Directory Commentary (SPECIAL OFFER)
Get a private link to watch the film with a producer/directory commentary!
$50
Film Stream & Signed Script
You want everyone to see what’s happening here. For your vision and foresight, we’re giving you a private link to stream the film before the premiere, plus a signed shooting script. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$75
Producer/Director Commentary
You really believe in the importance of this story. For your sincere support, we’ll send you a private link to the film with a producer/director commentary. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$100
Thank-You Poster & Special Thanks Credit
You’re committed to promoting this project in every aspect. We want to recognize your generosity by taking a cast & crew photo holding up a personalized thank-you poster and including your name under the special thanks in the credits of the film. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$100
Bonus Feature Bundle! (SPECIAL OFFER)
Receive the complete bundle of the Behind-the-Scenes featurettes:-“Where Were You? The Making of The Eleventh”-“Writing The Eleventh”-“Directing The Eleventh”-“Cinematography of The Eleventh: Showing a Child’s Point of View”$150
"The Making Of"
You’re passionate about the nitty-gritty of the filmmaking process. That’s why we’ll give you excluse access to the full-length bonus featurette: “Where Were You? The Making of The Eleventh” (Includes all previous rewards.)
$200
Production Management Package
You're an essential part of the making of The Eleventh. For your devout belief in this film, we’ll send you the official production thumb drive with all pre-production and production documents, as well behind-the-scenes photos, to give you an inside look into the filmmaking process. (Includes all previous rewards.)
$250
Behind-the-Scenes Book
You clearly recognize the power of film as a collaborative art form. We want to give you a special keepsake from the cast and crew of The Eleventh: a hardback behind-the-scenes book w/ gorgeous hi res photos and a special thanks in front. (Includes all previous rewards.)
Claimed: 0 of 10
$300
Bonus Features Bundle
For your incredible support and generosity, you'll receive the complete bonus features bundle:
- “Where Were You? The Making of The Eleventh”
- “Writing The Eleventh”
- “Directing The Eleventh”
- “Cinematography of The Eleventh: Showing a Child’s Point of View”
(Includes all previous rewards.)
$400
Welcome, welcome!
Please accept our invitation to visit the set OR visit the editing suite during post-production (Skype or FaceTime available for non-LA residents). (Includes all previous rewards.)
$500
Associate Producer & Test Screening
For your extraordinary dedication to the quality of the finished film, you'll receive an Associate Producer credit, plus an exclusive invitation to attend the test screening and provide us with audience feedback (streaming available for non-LA residents). (Includes all previous rewards.)
$1,000
Executive Producer & Open Visitation
As a partner in this project, you'll receive an Executive Producer credit, plus an open door invitation to visit us on set anytime during production and post-production (Skype of FaceTime available for non-LA residents). (Includes all previous rewards.)
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Current Team
About This Team
Bryce Cyrier - Writer, ProducerBryce Cyrier is a producer, editor, and translator. He has produced three narrative short films at Chapman University, striving to facilitate effective teamwork and innovative storytelling through dynamic leadership. He has also made short documentaries in Laos, Mozambique, the US, and the UK. Since he served as a missionary in Mozambique from 2011-2013, Bryce has sought to pursue a career that allows him to blend storytelling with entrepreneurship and philanthropy. He lives in Orange, CA with his wife, Anna.
Keegan Mullin - DirectorKeegan Mullin is a senior at Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, where he has directed several short films and aided in the production of many others. His work has been showcased at numerous major film festivals and been chosen as a semifinalist for the Student Academy Awards. In 2015 Keegan won the DGA Student Film Award for outstanding achievement in directing for his film The Last Words.
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Sten Olson - Director of PhotographySten Olson was born and raised in the Seattle, WA area. He graduated from Chapman University in 2015, and was nominated for the 2015 ASC Heritage Award for his work on the short film Darkstar. Sten currently lives in North Hollywood, CA.
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Morgan Mein - Production DesignerMorgan Mein is a production designer, producer, and fine artist. Last semester she produced her first short documentary at Chapman and set dressed & costume designed two student films. As a junior she is currently production designing a senior thesis film and working towards her BFA in Fine Arts. Morgan is excited about the artfulness of designing for 2001 and committed to this project.
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Katarina Tomaszewicz - Unit Production ManagerKatarina Tomaszewicz is a current junior majoring in Creative Producing at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. On the side she does freelance production coordination with Disney's Maker Studios and works for her college's theater.
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Nicole Jordan-Webber - 1st Assistant DirectorNicole Jordan-Webber is a senior at Chapman University with a major in Film Production and an emphasis in directing. After attending the AD Workshop at Chapman three years ago, she found a new area of interest: Assistant Directing. Since then, she has been the 1st AD on 7 student films and 4 independents. Though directing is her upmost passion, Nicole hopes to train as an AD through the DGA Assistant Directors Training Program after college. She also likes peanut butter (creamy, not crunch) and cats.
Sho Schrock-Manabe - Location ManagerSho Schrock-Manabe is a Creative Producing major at Chapman University. Interested in film and television from a young age, Sho has produced several award winning music videos, documentaries, short films, and advertisements. Recently, he has also begun experimenting with VR and 360° video.
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Ceylan Carhoglu - EditorCeylan Carhoglu is currently majoring in Film Production with an editing emphasis at Chapman University in Orange, CA. Ceylan graduated from Koç High School in Istanbul, Turkey with an IB diploma in Modern Arts. She worked as an editing intern on Cem Yilmaz's movie "Pek Yakinda" and worked on several short documentaries. Her documentary "Gardeners of the Forest" was just nominated for the 2016 Emmys: College Television Awards. Ceylan loves hearing people's stories and how they relate to potential fictional or non fictional characters. She aspires to be an editor in the future and would love to continue working in documentary filmmaking.
Hadley Dion - Sound DesignerHadley Dion is a senior sound designer at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. She has crewed on over twenty films and worked on numerous short and feature films, including Keegan Mullin's last film "The Last Words." She is so excited to work with a lot of the same team from that film and a lot of great, new crew members!
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