We all love those nerdy 1980's classics, but in a post #metoo world they’re pretty cringe-worthy... We're making a modern college comedy that celebrates our favorite 80's tropes (cheesy dancing! montages! misfit nerds!) while being inclusive.
We all love those nerdy 1980's classics, but in a post #metoo world they’re pretty cringe-worthy... We're making a modern college comedy that celebrates our favorite 80's tropes (cheesy dancing! montages! misfit nerds!) while being inclusive.
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Mission Statement
We are a woman-owned production company on a quest for inclusive representation for women and minorities on crew as well as on screen. The roles for Good Chemistry are written and cast with this in mind, as is our fantastic crew!About The Project
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We all love those 1980's classics...Silly, yet earnest movies like Revenge of the Nerds, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science! However, in a post #metoo world, rewatching these favorites can be pretty cringe-worthy.
We're out to make a modern comedy that celebrates our favorite 80's tropes while being inclusive.
Plot Synopsis:
Chemistry major Casey is spending another Thanksgiving alone at Central Tech (hard to be home for the holidays when you've been estranged from your family). But she may not be as alone as she thinks!
When she meets fellow Turkey-Day orphan Jason, she hatches a scheme to boost his holiday cheer with a last-minute makeshift feast.
Along the way, they both discover that even if you don't fit in with your biological relatives, you can still find family.
Why Good Chemistry?
Nostalgia can be a tricky thing.
Some of our favorite memories as kids, teens, etc and certain moments seem to have a glow of perfection over them.
So much so, that sometimes it feels like nothing could ever top it!
Same goes for some of our favorite movies and stories. We go back to visit our tried and true tales from yesteryear, with bated breath - ready to relive those memories...
... only to find that we forgot a few crucial elements. Ones that make those stories much less appealing, and pretty offensive.
We want to put the right kind of lens over those film favorites we loved so much by taking a treasured genre, and paying homage to it -- keeping all the goofy fun, while saying good riddance to the not-so-great aspects.
What if Weird Science starred smart women who used computer programming for non-creepy purposes?
What if Real Genius included LGBTQ folx?
What if Revenge of the Nerds wasn't super sexist/racist?What if Artax didn't die in the swamp of sadness!... Okay, maybe some things can't change, but you catch our drift.
We are creating Good Chemistry as a way to pay homage to our favorite tropes and stories in a way that also celebrates the progress we have made in the 21st century.
This will be done with inclusive casting, representation in front of and behind the camera, and plot lines that pass the Bechdel Test in a snap.
Good Chemistry is a way to shine a light in a sometimes dark world, by making something old new again.
Join us in making a new kind of classic comedy... one where everyone belongs.
Incentives
$10
SHOUT OUT
Woohoo! We love you, and we'll shout your name far and wide across the socia media-verse.
$20
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
You'll not only get our undying love, but also a link to download the actual short film!
(You see, digital downloads are like VHS tapes, but you don't need a VCR, and you get them from this place called the Inter....oh, nevermind you'll figure it out.)
$25
DIGITAL FAN(NY) PACK - SHORT AND BLOOPERS
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You get our love, you get the film, PLUS...
You get to satisfy your schadenfreude by watching us fall on our fannies in our Bloopers/Behind The Scenes footage! Hilarious hyjinks and tricks of the trade, all for your viewing pleasure.
$50
DIGITAL 80'S MIXTAPE w/ WRITER and DIRECTOR COMMENTARY
Digital Fan(ny) Pack (the digital download and bloopers), PLUS...
Jam out with a link to a Secret Digital 80's Mixtape - with commentary tracks from director Robin Vada and writer Megan Carver!
$100
YOUR NAME SPELLED IN PERIODIC ELEMENTS
This one's for you, PROUD NERDS! You'll get the Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
We'll create a personalized high definition printable copy of your name spelled out in chemical elements from the periodic table.
$150
FLASH PRIZE - CUSTOM OFF BROADWAY ARTIST PRINT
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Our poster designer Chase Adams (celebrated Off-Broadway Poster Artist) will create a personalized rendition of you, your pet iguana, your mother-in-law, or whoever you choose in his signature sillhouette style.
Sold Out!
$200
LIMITED EDITION CASCADIA COFFEE AND DARK CHOCOLATE
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
We're whipping these treats up exclusively for you! A Limited Edition half-pound of "Good Chemsitry" Organic Coffee from Portland's own Cascadia Roasters AND a special edition "Good Chemistry" Rich Dark Chocolate Bar!
$500
YOUR SPECIAL MESSAGE IN THE CREDITS
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
A personal message FROM YOU in the credits! Maybe you want to propose to your special someone in a way they'd never suspect. Maybe you want to tell your Aunt Edna happy birthday. It's a wonderfully unique way to tell your loved ones how much they rock!
$500
FLASH PRIZE - COOK BOOK SIGNED BY ALTON BROWN
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
A one of a kind cook book signed by the king of cooking chemistry himself: Alton Brown (of Good Eats)!
Sold Out!
$1,000
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER + ONE OF A KIND BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Associate Producer Credit, PLUS...
Behind the Scenes photos that ONLY YOU will ever get. We'll take an old fashioned disposable camera on set, where our cast and crew will snap behind the scenes pics. We'll send you (and only you) those photos. Keep the memories and see what difference you've made!
$2,500
CO-PRODUCER CREDIT + SPECIAL "FRIENDSGIVING" DINNER with CAST AND CREW on LOCATION
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Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Co-Producer Credit (ooh fancy!), PLUS...
A Homecooked Friendsgiving with our cast and crew on one of our locations from the short!
Decant your night and enjoy a proper Friendsgiving feast with us!
$5,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + DAY ON SET
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Executive Producer Credit, PLUS...
Spend a day on set! Watch the magic happen, be a part of the whole goofy adventure, and get a one of a kind signed Good Chemistry movie poster! (Plus, of course, our neverending gratitude!)
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$10
SHOUT OUT
Woohoo! We love you, and we'll shout your name far and wide across the socia media-verse.
$20
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
You'll not only get our undying love, but also a link to download the actual short film!
(You see, digital downloads are like VHS tapes, but you don't need a VCR, and you get them from this place called the Inter....oh, nevermind you'll figure it out.)
$25
DIGITAL FAN(NY) PACK - SHORT AND BLOOPERS
You get our love, you get the film, PLUS...
You get to satisfy your schadenfreude by watching us fall on our fannies in our Bloopers/Behind The Scenes footage! Hilarious hyjinks and tricks of the trade, all for your viewing pleasure.
$50
DIGITAL 80'S MIXTAPE w/ WRITER and DIRECTOR COMMENTARY
Digital Fan(ny) Pack (the digital download and bloopers), PLUS...
Jam out with a link to a Secret Digital 80's Mixtape - with commentary tracks from director Robin Vada and writer Megan Carver!
$100
YOUR NAME SPELLED IN PERIODIC ELEMENTS
This one's for you, PROUD NERDS! You'll get the Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
We'll create a personalized high definition printable copy of your name spelled out in chemical elements from the periodic table.
$150
FLASH PRIZE - CUSTOM OFF BROADWAY ARTIST PRINT
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Our poster designer Chase Adams (celebrated Off-Broadway Poster Artist) will create a personalized rendition of you, your pet iguana, your mother-in-law, or whoever you choose in his signature sillhouette style.
Sold Out!
$200
LIMITED EDITION CASCADIA COFFEE AND DARK CHOCOLATE
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
We're whipping these treats up exclusively for you! A Limited Edition half-pound of "Good Chemsitry" Organic Coffee from Portland's own Cascadia Roasters AND a special edition "Good Chemistry" Rich Dark Chocolate Bar!
$500
YOUR SPECIAL MESSAGE IN THE CREDITS
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
A personal message FROM YOU in the credits! Maybe you want to propose to your special someone in a way they'd never suspect. Maybe you want to tell your Aunt Edna happy birthday. It's a wonderfully unique way to tell your loved ones how much they rock!
$500
FLASH PRIZE - COOK BOOK SIGNED BY ALTON BROWN
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
A one of a kind cook book signed by the king of cooking chemistry himself: Alton Brown (of Good Eats)!
Sold Out!
$1,000
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER + ONE OF A KIND BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Associate Producer Credit, PLUS...
Behind the Scenes photos that ONLY YOU will ever get. We'll take an old fashioned disposable camera on set, where our cast and crew will snap behind the scenes pics. We'll send you (and only you) those photos. Keep the memories and see what difference you've made!
$2,500
CO-PRODUCER CREDIT + SPECIAL "FRIENDSGIVING" DINNER with CAST AND CREW on LOCATION
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Co-Producer Credit (ooh fancy!), PLUS...
A Homecooked Friendsgiving with our cast and crew on one of our locations from the short!
Decant your night and enjoy a proper Friendsgiving feast with us!
$5,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + DAY ON SET
Digital Fan(ny) Pack, PLUS...
Executive Producer Credit, PLUS...
Spend a day on set! Watch the magic happen, be a part of the whole goofy adventure, and get a one of a kind signed Good Chemistry movie poster! (Plus, of course, our neverending gratitude!)
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About This Team
Our powerhouse team of creatives make up the best part of this campaign! Our powers combined create 20 plus years of experience in filmmaking.
Robin and Megan co-founded Adventuress Films on the belief that inclusivity matters, both on screen and on crew.
ROBIN works as a director and producer on feature films, music videos, and commercial content for clients such as: Adidas, Nike, Amazon, Intel, Xerox, and Kodak. She delights in working with actors to create truthful performances. The most recent music video she co-directed, Anna Tivel's "The Question", takes a journey into the inner experience of a trans woman. It is currently making a very successful run on the festival circuit.
MEGAN knows comedy! She is back to writing and producing after a 6 month stint as Phyllis/Meredith & Others in the hit Off Broadway musical, The Office Musical Parody. She's studied improv (Upright Citizens Brigade and The Liberators), playwriting and screenwriting (Portland State University), and has appeared on various TV shows such as Grimm, Leverage, and the much-lauded Amazon series The Benefits of Gusbandry.
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