WE'RE PUSHING FOR OUR NEW GOAL. HELP US HIT $18,500! THORP is unlike any comedic-sci-fi-fish-out-of-water-coming-of-age-dramatic-thriller you've ever seen. And while Thorp may be an alien, this film is really about what it means to be human today. WE'VE ALREADY SHOT 50% OF THE FILM.
WE'RE PUSHING FOR OUR NEW GOAL. HELP US HIT $18,500! THORP is unlike any comedic-sci-fi-fish-out-of-water-coming-of-age-dramatic-thriller you've ever seen. And while Thorp may be an alien, this film is really about what it means to be human today. WE'VE ALREADY SHOT 50% OF THE FILM.
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Story
Mission Statement
The cast is comprised of 60% women, including 3 of the 5 leads. The character's ages range from 8-80. And over half of the speaking roles are for actors of color. Behind the camera, we have a wealth of diversity producing this film and crewing up.About The Project
After leaving Earth in the late 80's, an alien returns to reconnect with his best friend, but finds a world now obsessed with technology.
Why make THORP?
Making this film is incredibly important to us because of what we can learn from THORP. Okay, yeah, so Thorp is not an ordinary person. He's an alien, but like many great fish out of water stories, Thorp is also an innocent. One we can be inspired by, learn from and see a bit of ourselves of in the world.
The word extraordinary is defined as "very unusual or remarkable." How many times have you witnessed something extraordinary and the first thing you do is grab your phone to capture the moment? Or you leave an amazing party and the first thing you do is check your phone?
How many texts did I miss? How many emails? What is happening in the world that isn't right in front of me right now?
For Thorp, all he has is what is in front of him. And all he wants is what he had when he was a kid. To play with his best friend, Sam. In today's world, with its twenty-four hour news cycle, addiction to social media and an infinite number of devices to keep us "connected", Thorp being present with what's in front of him… is actually an extraordinary thing.
We've thought a lot about what we'd like to leave people with after watching THORP. In a perfect world, people would see this film in the theater and then pull out their phone (it's a habit, we get it), but then stop and put it back in their pocket or purse. And look at what is in front of them. Be it their friend, loved one, or even the person taking their parking validation. Look at this other human being in the eyes, even if it's just for a moment. Take the time to forget about technology. To see the beauty that’s everywhere around them.
Where are we in the process?
We have shot about 50% of the film! It's looking great and we've already shot scenes at:
THORP'S HOUSE
JUNIOR'S DINER
OLIVIA'S HOUSE
STORAGE FACILITY
CANDLEWOOD LAKE
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ON A BOAT
But we won't be able to finish shooting without your support. Speaking of which...
Where is your money going?
We have a great hook up with a RED camera package, but to finish THORP we need to pay for:
LENS RENTALS
HOUSING for the cast and crew
FOOD
ACTORS
Okay, so we don't technically have Tom Selleck on board yet, but you can always hope.
OUR CREW
You caught us, that was a stock photo. For more on our real crew, check out the "Team" page.
As you can see from the pitch video we've got some great COSTUMES already, but we are still in serious need of more:
SPANDEX
Thank you for your consideration and we can't wait to go on this crazy boat ride with you!
Incentives
$12
Social shout out from Thorp
You think we're swell?
Thanks.
We think you're pretty great too.
And to say thank you for your kindness, we're gonna shout you out on social media!
$22
#GoThorpYourself
Have you ever wondered how you'd look if you were Tom Selleck? Here's your chance.
We will send you a photo of you as a Thorp, complete with mullet, mustache and neon headband. And share it far and wide via social media with the hashtag #GoThorpYourself so we can see all you beautiful Thorps.
$32
Download of the Movie & a Custom Pin!
Want to see the film? Of course you do. That's why we are going to send you a digital copy ofTHORP, with a commentary feature.
After we've finished shooting and had time to breathe again, Dennis and Walker will sit down, watch the film and regale you with stories of wonder and near death experiences from set. Note: You can turn us off and just enjoy the film too.
While you watch, you can wear your new custom-made Thorp pin. These were created by Thorp's dear friend, Patrick Healy, (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/patrickhelium/womens-march-on-dc-pins) who has made awesome pins over the years and this one is no different.
Plus all the above rewards!
$52
Digital Soundtrack Download
Want some dope synth music in your life? Well here you go. Own a little bit of the genius from is our composer from Finland, Jarkko Hietanen.
Plus all the above rewards!
$72
Thorp Trucker Hat
Need a present for Grandma? We've got you covered. She'll be the talk of the town in her stylish, custom-made Thorp trucker hat.
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Go, Grandma. Go.
Plus all the above rewards!
$102
Come be in our movie!
COME BE IN OUR MOVIE!
Want your name immortalized on screen forever? Yeah, we do too.We will give you a walk on role in the film.
Come to set. Eat with us. Hang out. And see what Thorp is all about in person.
*Need to provide your own travel to set*
Plus all the above rewards!
$102
Facetime from set where you call "Action"
Doesn't this guy look like he's having the best time ever? Well, so will you when Thorp facetime's you from the set. In between takes, we will show you some behind the scenes movie magic and even let you call action!Plus all the above rewards!
$252
Wrap Party & Headband from the film!
Come to an invite only wrap party and screening in NYC!
Sit back.
Relax.
And watch the birth of our new baby film.
When you arrive, we will give you your very own piece of Thorp history. You will get a headband that was worn on set.
Frame it?
Wear it?
Up to you, but either way you'll be prepared for the next time neon headbands come back in style.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 2 of 25
$502
Duckpin Bowling & Pancakes with Thorp
Ever been duckpin bowling? Maybe.
Ever been duckpin bowling with Thorp? Nope.
It all changes now...
We will pay for a few rounds of duckpin bowling for you and a friend at the world famous Duckpin Bowling Alley where you can meet Jerry, the awesome owner of Danbury Duckpin.
Afterwards, we will head to the legendary Pine Grove diner where Thorp has a ten stack of pancakes every morning. We will introduce you to the owner, Joann, and enjoy a meal while we talk about the making of the diner scenes.
Make your way to Danbury, CT and have some fun with Thorp! (*Travel and lodging not included)
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,002
You're now in the movie!
Awesome, you just got cast in the film! Agents will call. The Academy. Then you've got your star on the walk of fame. Before all that happens though, you'll be invited to spend a day on set with us. Eat some food. Get your hair and make up done. Get out of your massive trailer (that's a lie, we won't have trailers) and then have your big moment where you say an actual line to Thorp.
Disclaimer: If you do not make the final cut (director's discretion) we will still get you a copy where you can see your face! Travel and lodging not included.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,222
A 30 foot billboard in the film!
Who ever knew your company would amount to this? Wow. Call up your old high school teacher and tell them that they were dead wrong! Thorp will jog past a 30 foot billboard advertising your company during the film!
How we will make this happen? Come to set to find out! Hang out. Relax. Take a picture with the cast and crew. And call action when we film your company's big scene!
Also, you get a card with your name on it at the end of the film.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 0 of 4
$2,002
A wig for you!
Is John Travolta wearing a wig here? We don't know. Google told us he was though. Forget John though, what about YOU?
Do you need a wig for a film shoot? For a hot date? Just as a life choice? Our Emmy nominated wig designer, Liz Printz, will make a custom wig for you!
Must come to NYC for the fitting. Please allow some time for the wig to be made.
Plus all the above rewards, including a Producer credit at the end of the film (excluding billboard).
Claimed: 0 of 2
$5,002
EP Credit & a Boozy Boat Ride!
YOU'RE AN EXECUTIVE PROUCER NOW!Come to set as often as you please. Tell us how best to spend your money. Get a card with your name on it in the front of the film. Party with Thorp at a festival. At all the festivals!
And ride around Candlewood Lake on a boat with Thorp and Dennis. We will provide the champagne and you can regale us with stories about what life was like before you became a big indie producer.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 1 of 3
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$12
Social shout out from Thorp
You think we're swell?
Thanks.
We think you're pretty great too.
And to say thank you for your kindness, we're gonna shout you out on social media!
$22
#GoThorpYourself
Have you ever wondered how you'd look if you were Tom Selleck? Here's your chance.
We will send you a photo of you as a Thorp, complete with mullet, mustache and neon headband. And share it far and wide via social media with the hashtag #GoThorpYourself so we can see all you beautiful Thorps.
$32
Download of the Movie & a Custom Pin!
Want to see the film? Of course you do. That's why we are going to send you a digital copy ofTHORP, with a commentary feature.
After we've finished shooting and had time to breathe again, Dennis and Walker will sit down, watch the film and regale you with stories of wonder and near death experiences from set. Note: You can turn us off and just enjoy the film too.
While you watch, you can wear your new custom-made Thorp pin. These were created by Thorp's dear friend, Patrick Healy, (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/patrickhelium/womens-march-on-dc-pins) who has made awesome pins over the years and this one is no different.
Plus all the above rewards!
$52
Digital Soundtrack Download
Want some dope synth music in your life? Well here you go. Own a little bit of the genius from is our composer from Finland, Jarkko Hietanen.
Plus all the above rewards!
$72
Thorp Trucker Hat
Need a present for Grandma? We've got you covered. She'll be the talk of the town in her stylish, custom-made Thorp trucker hat.
Go, Grandma. Go.
Plus all the above rewards!
$102
Come be in our movie!
COME BE IN OUR MOVIE!
Want your name immortalized on screen forever? Yeah, we do too.We will give you a walk on role in the film.
Come to set. Eat with us. Hang out. And see what Thorp is all about in person.
*Need to provide your own travel to set*
Plus all the above rewards!
$102
Facetime from set where you call "Action"
Doesn't this guy look like he's having the best time ever? Well, so will you when Thorp facetime's you from the set. In between takes, we will show you some behind the scenes movie magic and even let you call action!Plus all the above rewards!
$252
Wrap Party & Headband from the film!
Come to an invite only wrap party and screening in NYC!
Sit back.
Relax.
And watch the birth of our new baby film.
When you arrive, we will give you your very own piece of Thorp history. You will get a headband that was worn on set.
Frame it?
Wear it?
Up to you, but either way you'll be prepared for the next time neon headbands come back in style.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 2 of 25
$502
Duckpin Bowling & Pancakes with Thorp
Ever been duckpin bowling? Maybe.
Ever been duckpin bowling with Thorp? Nope.
It all changes now...
We will pay for a few rounds of duckpin bowling for you and a friend at the world famous Duckpin Bowling Alley where you can meet Jerry, the awesome owner of Danbury Duckpin.
Afterwards, we will head to the legendary Pine Grove diner where Thorp has a ten stack of pancakes every morning. We will introduce you to the owner, Joann, and enjoy a meal while we talk about the making of the diner scenes.
Make your way to Danbury, CT and have some fun with Thorp! (*Travel and lodging not included)
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,002
You're now in the movie!
Awesome, you just got cast in the film! Agents will call. The Academy. Then you've got your star on the walk of fame. Before all that happens though, you'll be invited to spend a day on set with us. Eat some food. Get your hair and make up done. Get out of your massive trailer (that's a lie, we won't have trailers) and then have your big moment where you say an actual line to Thorp.
Disclaimer: If you do not make the final cut (director's discretion) we will still get you a copy where you can see your face! Travel and lodging not included.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,222
A 30 foot billboard in the film!
Who ever knew your company would amount to this? Wow. Call up your old high school teacher and tell them that they were dead wrong! Thorp will jog past a 30 foot billboard advertising your company during the film!
How we will make this happen? Come to set to find out! Hang out. Relax. Take a picture with the cast and crew. And call action when we film your company's big scene!
Also, you get a card with your name on it at the end of the film.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 0 of 4
$2,002
A wig for you!
Is John Travolta wearing a wig here? We don't know. Google told us he was though. Forget John though, what about YOU?
Do you need a wig for a film shoot? For a hot date? Just as a life choice? Our Emmy nominated wig designer, Liz Printz, will make a custom wig for you!
Must come to NYC for the fitting. Please allow some time for the wig to be made.
Plus all the above rewards, including a Producer credit at the end of the film (excluding billboard).
Claimed: 0 of 2
$5,002
EP Credit & a Boozy Boat Ride!
YOU'RE AN EXECUTIVE PROUCER NOW!Come to set as often as you please. Tell us how best to spend your money. Get a card with your name on it in the front of the film. Party with Thorp at a festival. At all the festivals!
And ride around Candlewood Lake on a boat with Thorp and Dennis. We will provide the champagne and you can regale us with stories about what life was like before you became a big indie producer.
Plus all the above rewards!
Claimed: 1 of 3
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Current Team
About This Team
Dennis Donovan (Director/Co-creator) Dennis is a director/cinematographer/editor and co-founder of Companion Pictures. He co-directed the feature western, Lawless Frontier. He wrote and served as the DP on Splinter Cell: Extinction, a series created by his company and sold to IGN. He directed the season finale of the series, which featured a climatic helicopter boat chase. To date, Dennis has written several features, and directed and served as cinematographer on countless short films. He's currently working on post production for a Sci-Fi horror pilot, Tablet and the short thriller, The Crying Man.
Walker Hare (Writer/“Thorp”) has appeared in several feature films and many TV shows including, The Blacklist, Billions, and Madam Secretary. He wrote and acted in Two Dudes and a Van, an original TV pilot. Most recently he wrote and acted in a psychological thriller short film, The Crying Man. It was directed by Dennis and is a currently finishing post-production. He adapted TCM into a feature film that was a Script Pipeline Semifinalist, NY Stage & Film Finalist, Roadmap's Iconic Characters Finalist and BlueCat Screenplay Quarterfinalist. His short film Sun Shine, which he wrote and directed was one of five finalists for BlueCat's Screenplay Competition and Thorp was one of four finalists for the 7k Film Production Grant. More at: www.walkerhare.com
Elizabeth Printz (Wig Designer/ Executive Producer) is a Wig Artisan and Emmy nominated Hairstylist for The Wiz Live! on NBC. Broadway credits include Associate Wig Designer Hamilton, The Revival of Elephant Man with Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson, The Revival of Side Show with film director, Bill Condon. Wig Designer credits: COMPANY with Aaron Tveit at Barrington Stage, Central City Opera, and North Carolina Theatre. Graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts 09'
Diana Mariana Rivera (Producer) is currently a Production Coordinator at 20th Century Fox's Animation Company, Blue Sky Studios, where she provides support to the Management team and Supervisors. Diana has worked on over 20 short films and co-directed and edited a feature film. Her recent short, shot in Spanish and entirely in San Juan, Puerto Rico, "Abuelito del Cielo", won "Audience Choice Award", "Best Cinematography", and "Best Fiction Film" at Fairfield University's Film Festival, CINEFEST. Diana also has TV experience, having worked on New York Live, Talk Stoop, and George to The Rescue for NBC Universal. Diana grew up in Puerto Rico and moved to the states to study Film and Television at Fairfield University. She is determined to share her passion, ideas, and vision with others for years to come.
Stacey Maltin (Associate Producer) wrote, produced, and acted in her first feature film “Landing Up” (Dances With Films, SOHO Film Festival, Best Feature and Best Actress Nominee.) She directed the short film “HEAD” (New Fest 2016 Official Selection / Lower East Side Film Festival Official Selection). She wrote and directed the short film Stronger Together which is premiering at NewFest 2017! Her script, “The Other Side” was selected by THE BLACK LIST as a Finalist in the Hasty Pudding Fellowship for a screenwriter focusing on social commentary. It was produced by Franklin Leonard as a podcast starring Darren Criss, Eddie Kaye Thomas, and Jerry Adler. She is currently in development on a feature film version of HEAD.
Cara Akselrad (Producer) served as Associate Producer on the film Ossining and for Labyinth Theater Company's Tenn99 and New York New York theater festivals. She is also an actress and singer, appearing in productions across the city including Love Sick at Theatre for a New Audience and as a featured vocalist at venues such as The Cutting Room and Joe's Pub. Additionally, she has sung the national anthem at MetLife Stadium for NFL games and at Barclay's Center for the NBA.
Michael Girandola (Director of Photography) is primarily a commercial cinematographer working in NYC. Some projects of note are Jack Daniels VR experience, Ford Music from the Heart, glade Shadow Stories and Sundae Manifesto. His goal is to take the graphic aesthetic from his advertising background and combine that with the narrative of cinema. Thorp as a project has proven to present visual challenges and bold opportunities to explore a fresh color palette for a visual audience.
Janet O'Neil (Costume Designer) has worked with New York City Opera (designer) Dolores Claiborne, Los Elementos, (assistant) Candide. Chautauqu
a Theater Co. (designer) Taming of the Shrew, Dark Radio, Transit. New York credits (designer) Burnt House, Campo Maldito, Ex Machina, Second Stage (assistant) Somebody's Daughter. Mixed Blood Theater (designer) How to Use a Knife, Orange. American Theater Co. (associate) Fulfillment. U.C. San Diego (designer), Mr. Burns, Burial at Thebes, Grapes of Wrath. Santa Barbara Dance Theater (designer) 40th Anniversary. F ilm (PA) Morningside Pictures, Barry. Television (designer) LIVE with Kelly, OSCAR Opener. Ten Stories: Qualcomm Focus, Snapdragon, Talent. Pilot (assistant) Wake UP America. UCSD M.F.A. Theatre Costume Design. Jarkko Hietanen (Composer) has been composing music electronically from early 1999. He has explored sounds from electronica to orchestral, from chill-out and down-tempo to game and cinematic music. The possibility to experience different genres and to try all sorts of new and old things in his music is too fascinating for him to pass, so it can't be said he'd have any certain favorite style of music he loves to compose. Some might still say Jarkko has a certain sound to him.Joanne Cowley (Art Director) has worked on dozens of films as an actor, writer and art director. She recently did the art direction for "The Crying Man" with this same team. Originally from Connecticut, Joann received a degree with honors in Film and Television from Fairfield University. -
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