A young girl is hitchhiking and is picked up by a male driver. She asks him to take her home. During their journey, the girl confronts the driver with moral questions and the tension between them builds until we understand the girl had a specific plan the man blindly followed.
A young girl is hitchhiking and is picked up by a male driver. She asks him to take her home. During their journey, the girl confronts the driver with moral questions and the tension between them builds until we understand the girl had a specific plan the man blindly followed.
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Mission Statement
Young children are now, more than ever, older than their years. The Errand highlights many challenges being asked of our youth today. No family is perfect, our desire is to create a space to explore the imperfections of the family dynamic through the eyes of a tenacious young girl.About The Project
THE ERRAND
Photo Credit: The Errand Concept Art, Ellen picks up Raymond by Sara Gilman
The Errand is a poignant live action narrative story of an empowered young girl who takes matters into her own hands to save her family. The story begins as Ellen, age 9, hitchhikes and is picked up by an unknown man. She has planned this event for some time after she has found out that her mother is having an affair with Raymond, the man in question. We follow them along their journey as she asks him difficult questions about life and love. The film cumulates in a big reveal, will Ellen be successful in her attempt to foil her mother's affair or will her efforts go unacknowledged?
STRETCH GOAL
Photo credit: 20th Century Woman directed by Mike Mills
We are nearly 100% funded and it was made possible by the incredible community surrounding this project!
If we raise an additional $1500.00 we will put this toward production.
If we raise an additional $2250.00 we will put this toward post production.
If we raise an additional $3000.00 we will put this toward marketing and festivals.
Thank you so much for your love and suppport of this project!
IMPACT
Photo Credit: Beasts of the Southern Wild directed by Benh Zeitlin
- Stories about young, empowered women are lacking. It is our desire to share this compelling story with audiences in order to promote a positive narrative of a young girl and what she did to overcome an obstacle.
- This film will allow us to discuss difficult themes facing our youth today.
- We hope to create a safe space to discuss issues like infidelity, family dynamic and what it means to be a family today.
- Because we are fiscally sponsored through Film Independent, 7% of your donation will go directly to Film Independent an arts organization that is committed to diversity. Film Independent hosts a wide range of workshops and grants such as Project Involve, Fiscal Sponsorship and The Sloan Foundation Grants. They are a vital resource for the independent filmmaker.
Photo Credit: The Errand Concept Art, Ellen looks out the window by Sara Gilman
WHY SHOULD YOU CONTRIBUTE
Photo Credit: Peel directed by Jane Campion
Not only will 100% of your donation be a tax deduction (less any tangible perk you may receive) but you will be helping a group of filmmakers tell a powerful story. The question we often get asked is: Can't you just shoot this on your iPhone and call it a day, why are things so expensive? We wish that things weren't so expensive but making a film takes a lot of resources that you might not even be aware of like: process trailers, studio teachers, locations, food, hard drives, picture cars, covid compliance officers and coffee!! We have some incredible locations and an award winning cast and crew, we just need the funds to bring this project across the finish line!
WHY ARE WE MAKING THIS FILM NOW
The Errand is a powerful story about the human condition. It is about love and family and how one young girl seeks to solve a problem that she has in her life. She doesn't ask for permission, she just goes out and executes the plan she has set out to accomplish. This will be a gateway into other relevant topics facing our youth today and we are really looking forward to having those discussions with you!!
Photo Credit: Tree of Life directed by Terrance Mallick
WHERE WE ARE IN THE FILMMAKING PROCESS
We are currently in pre-production and are one month away from our shoot. We have cast three of our four roles and have 90% of our crew hired. Your contribution will allow us to realize our vision with the project and will enable us to continue with the shoot.
Photo Credit: The Errand Cinematographer Nick Ramsey on set of Baby Driver directed by Edgar Wright
HOW ARE WE FILMING DURING A PANDEMIC?!
With a global pandemic in full force, we are taking great precautions to ensure everyone's safety. We will be in compliance with our city and county protocols as well as Screen Actors Guild protocols. The film is also shot outdoors so our risk level is low. We will have a certified Covid Compliance officer on set and will require a negative test 72 hours prior to filming. Because we have a child actress on set, we will limit outside visitors and will be keeping the crew size to a minimum.
Photo Credit: The Virgin Suicides directed by Sofia Coppola
HELP SPREAD THE WORD
Much of crowdfunding depends on the support we receive from incredible people like you! If you are able to, please help us spread the word about this important story by sharing this link on social media and with friends!
In order to meet our crowdfunding goal, it is vital for us to reach out beyond our networks! If you’d like to be a part of our support team, YOU can make the difference in our success!
Please share our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want and feel comfortable with! We really can't make this film without you!
Here are some examples. Feel free to copy and paste!
Help award winning filmmakers @amandareneeknox @olssonmira @nickramseydp and @laraaslanian by supporting their powerful new short, The Errand! The Errand is a poignant live action narrative story of an empowered young girl who takes matters into her own hands to save her family. Join them on @seedandspark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/theerrand#story
Photo Credit: Snow White and the Huntsman directed by Rupert Sanders
WE ARE GRATEFUL!!
We really are so appreciative of your contribution! Your contribution is powerful in that it creates a space for independent filmmakers to have their voices be heard. And please remember, no donation is too small! We could not do this without you!
Photo Credit: Behind the Scenes: Cast and Crew Wrap Photo Night Call directed by Amanda Renee Knox
Incentives
$10
Come celebrate with us!!
It is Sagittarius Season!! Help our Director, Amanda Renee Knox (12/3) and our Producer, Lara Aslanian (12/6) celebrate their birthdays with a piece of virtual birthday cake!
You will receive:
- Story shout out on Instagram
$15
Hug it out!
You are an important contributor to this project and responsible for helping us gain momentum and for that, we thank you!
You will recieve:
- Special Individualzed Social Media Shout Out from the team!
$25
Coffee Break
We know, it's an expensive coffee but hey, this is LA! You won't regret it.
You will reveive:
- Hug It Out Incentive
- Personalized Digital Sketch Concept Art Postcard sent directly to your email!
$50
Gas Money
Make sure our picture car has a full tank!
You will receive:
- Coffee Break Incentives
- Special Thanks Credit in the films credits!
$100
Road Trip Combo
We need to eat while we are shooting! Make sure we are well fed with all of your road trip favorites!
You will receive:
- Gas Money Incentives
- Digital process pack including: PDF of the script, A customized still from the film next to it's comparable story board sketch, A Behind the Scenes Photograph of the process trailer in action!
$150
Run an Errand
Filmmaking takes a lot of errands! Run yours with a custom made canvas bag with the logo of the film. (This incentive includes a tangible perk, tax deductible amount $140.00)
You will receive:
- Road Trip Combo Incentives
- A custom made canvas bag with the film's logo.
$250
Roadside Assistance
We've all been there! Make sure we have what we need to safely shoot our film. (This incentive includes a tangible perk, tax deductible amount $240.00)
- Run an Errand Incentives
- 30 min zoom workshop with the film's director about the filmmaking process
Photo Credit: 20th Century Women by Mike Mills
$500
Bouquet of Wildflowers
Receive a digital print of the watercolor art featured in our video created by acclaimed artist Sara Gilman. (This incentive includes a tangible perk, tax deductible amount $490.00)
You will receive:
- Roadside Assistance Incentives
- Special Thanks Credit on IMDb!
$1,000
Associate Producer
Get your name up in lights! Not only will you be an Associate Producer in the films credits and on IMDb but you will also be invited to all of the screeenings, airfare and lodging not included. (Associate Producer credit is in name only)
You will receive:
- Associate Producer Credit in the films credits
- Associate Producer Credit on IMDb
- Invitation to all screenings
- Special digital shout out during our festival run!
$5,000
Executive Producer
The Big Kahuna! Have your name featured on an Executive Producer title card at the end of the film, you will be invited to our premiere, airfare and lodging not included. You will be included in all of the screenings and your name will be included on the films poster. (Executive Producer credit is in name only)
You will receive:
- Executive Producer Credit on a title card at the end of the film
- Executive Producer Credit included on the films poster
- Executive Producer Credit on IMDb
- Special digital shout out during our festival run
- Invitation to the premiere and photo with the cast and crew on the red carpet!
$10,000
Studio Executive
Hooray for Hollywood! You showed us the money! You'll get all of the benefits of the Executive Producer Incentive including an Executive Producer credit. You'll be invited to a private dinner with the cast and crew before our premiere and you will be included in all of the events, airfare and lodging not included. (Executive Producer credit is in name only)
You will receive:
Executive Producer Credit on a title card at the end of the film
Executive Producer Credit included on the films posterExecutive Producer Credit on IMDb
Special digital shout out during our festival run!
1 hour zoom workshop with our director about the filmmaking process
Invitation to the premiere
Private Dinner with the cast and crew before our premiere
Photo with the cast and crew on the red carpet!
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Come celebrate with us!!
It is Sagittarius Season!! Help our Director, Amanda Renee Knox (12/3) and our Producer, Lara Aslanian (12/6) celebrate their birthdays with a piece of virtual birthday cake!
You will receive:
- Story shout out on Instagram
$15
Hug it out!
You are an important contributor to this project and responsible for helping us gain momentum and for that, we thank you!
You will recieve:
- Special Individualzed Social Media Shout Out from the team!
$25
Coffee Break
We know, it's an expensive coffee but hey, this is LA! You won't regret it.
You will reveive:
- Hug It Out Incentive
- Personalized Digital Sketch Concept Art Postcard sent directly to your email!
$50
Gas Money
Make sure our picture car has a full tank!
You will receive:
- Coffee Break Incentives
- Special Thanks Credit in the films credits!
$100
Road Trip Combo
We need to eat while we are shooting! Make sure we are well fed with all of your road trip favorites!
You will receive:
- Gas Money Incentives
- Digital process pack including: PDF of the script, A customized still from the film next to it's comparable story board sketch, A Behind the Scenes Photograph of the process trailer in action!
$150
Run an Errand
Filmmaking takes a lot of errands! Run yours with a custom made canvas bag with the logo of the film. (This incentive includes a tangible perk, tax deductible amount $140.00)
You will receive:
- Road Trip Combo Incentives
- A custom made canvas bag with the film's logo.
$250
Roadside Assistance
We've all been there! Make sure we have what we need to safely shoot our film. (This incentive includes a tangible perk, tax deductible amount $240.00)
- Run an Errand Incentives
- 30 min zoom workshop with the film's director about the filmmaking process
Photo Credit: 20th Century Women by Mike Mills
$500
Bouquet of Wildflowers
Receive a digital print of the watercolor art featured in our video created by acclaimed artist Sara Gilman. (This incentive includes a tangible perk, tax deductible amount $490.00)
You will receive:
- Roadside Assistance Incentives
- Special Thanks Credit on IMDb!
$1,000
Associate Producer
Get your name up in lights! Not only will you be an Associate Producer in the films credits and on IMDb but you will also be invited to all of the screeenings, airfare and lodging not included. (Associate Producer credit is in name only)
You will receive:
- Associate Producer Credit in the films credits
- Associate Producer Credit on IMDb
- Invitation to all screenings
- Special digital shout out during our festival run!
$5,000
Executive Producer
The Big Kahuna! Have your name featured on an Executive Producer title card at the end of the film, you will be invited to our premiere, airfare and lodging not included. You will be included in all of the screenings and your name will be included on the films poster. (Executive Producer credit is in name only)
You will receive:
- Executive Producer Credit on a title card at the end of the film
- Executive Producer Credit included on the films poster
- Executive Producer Credit on IMDb
- Special digital shout out during our festival run
- Invitation to the premiere and photo with the cast and crew on the red carpet!
$10,000
Studio Executive
Hooray for Hollywood! You showed us the money! You'll get all of the benefits of the Executive Producer Incentive including an Executive Producer credit. You'll be invited to a private dinner with the cast and crew before our premiere and you will be included in all of the events, airfare and lodging not included. (Executive Producer credit is in name only)
You will receive:
Executive Producer Credit on a title card at the end of the film
Executive Producer Credit included on the films posterExecutive Producer Credit on IMDb
Special digital shout out during our festival run!
1 hour zoom workshop with our director about the filmmaking process
Invitation to the premiere
Private Dinner with the cast and crew before our premiere
Photo with the cast and crew on the red carpet! - Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
Amanda Renee Knox – DirectorAmanda Renee Knox, is an award winning director whose work has received international recognition. Amanda was most recently named a finalist in the prestigious Chimaera Project's Support HER director mentorship program with Tosca Musk where, if selected, she will receive vital mentorship on her first feature film that will be in production in 2022. In 2019, her film, Night Call was in consideration for a Live Action Short Film Academy Award and in 2017 she received a prestigious Student DGA Jury Award. She was selected for the highly competitive Ryan Murphy Half Initiative shadowing 911-Lone Star. In 2020, for her Limited Series, Honora: The Jane Toppan Story, Amanda was awarded a Story Summit Founders Award to attend The Story Summit founded by former Paramount Pictures President, David Paul Kirkpatrick. In addition to this, she has shadowed Chicago PD and Chicago Med for three episodes providing her with invaluable mentorship for her high impact thesis film, Night Call. Night Call screened at over 85 festivals worldwide and won 42 awards including the top festival prize at Academy Qualifying Bermuda International Film Festival where producer Christine Vachon was one of three jurors. Amanda’s desire is to continue to create immersive films that engage audiences both viscerally and intellectually. Nate Kohn, Ebertfest Director, describes her work as “really well made, powerful work”. She is represented by Echo Lake Entertainment.
Mira Olsson – Writer
Before turning to screenwriting and completing the UCLA Screenwriters program, Mira Olsson was an award winning copywriter. Her commercials won gold at Cannes Lions and New York Festivals among other international acclaim. Her work was also covered in Phil Growick’s “My First Time W” – a book featuring top Female Advertising Creatives of the World. Mira aims to create character driven stories with an unexpected and cathartic psychological twist.
Nick Ramsey – Cinematographer
If it’s not worth doing your best, it’s not worth doing at all. Go big or go home is a mantra Nick Ramsey has always tried to live by. After transferring from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Nick fell in love with a filmmaking course at Old Dominion University. He quickly moved up the ranks and was proud to serve the men and women of the US Army as lead videographer for the Enterprise Multimedia Center at Ft. Eustis. As his ambition and desire to tell stories grew, the only logical step was moving to California. Nick received a scholarship to attend the MFA filmmaking program at Chapman University. His hard work and collaboration on multiple projects earned recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and The American Society of Cinematographers. Since graduating Nick has shot a multitude of different types of projects, with narrative always being closest to his heart.
Lara Aslanian – Producer
Lara Aslanian is an award winning director / producer who has been working in the film industry for over 8 years. Her work has given her a strong foothold in the commercial, music video and narrative industries. Her clientele include Universal Music, The Kennedy Center, Nike, Metro, and Halo Top. She has produced work with artists such as George Lopez, Kristen Chenoweth, David Foster, Todrick Hall, Montana Tucker, Babyface, Jamie Foxx, and Stevie Wonder. Lara has a passion for storytelling and her love for people allows her to thrive within this incredibly collaborative art form.
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