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<div>Update 4 - 7/25/26 - We are getting ready for the distribution and promo work - a 2 years long project - the plan is at least 103 screenings over 103 or so weeks - 1 screening per city per week (many of those will be in NYC, some in LA, Chicago, and elsewhere). Support the promo and distro project, it will be well documented on web. Film has not had its World Premiere yet - coming soon (missed LA screening date of 7/23 - movie was not done). Wrapping up all work on the movie this weekend.
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<div>Update 3 - 4/16/26 - The movie is being wrapped up in days to play the 3I/Atlas Film Festival, Brooklyn starting 4/24 (see trailer for the fest at top). More info coming soon! All donations are still useful - the distribution and promo project will go on for 2 years! Thanks!
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<div>Update 2: The movie is now a "rediscovered sci-fi movie from the 1970s, featuring the then world famous movie star Sujewa Ekanayake".
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<div>Update: Theatrical screenings will be the main thing we will focus on in 2026 with this movie. Coming to Brooklyn 1st on 3/13/26 or so starting - more info and tix links soon - for a sold out theatrical run of many weeks most likely (small venue, we have a large mailing list of interested people now, confirmations on attendance plans). After Brooklyn/NYC we will do Chicago and LA screenings. Then other places perhaps also.
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<div>The old main goal for this movie was to ultimately release it on YouTube (that will still happen, but long after theatrical, VOD, physical) - after theatrical play, other VOD, physical media - and to get 100 million (10 million also good :)) views for the movie on YouTube (using a long promo campaign, will require $s for that) - within 1 year after the movie becoming available on YouTube. Donors will be mentioned at the start of the film, then also in the Special Thanks credits, on the film's website, also will be notified about theatrical screenings, early VOD access. Thanks! Let's make and release an awesome sci-fi comedy, and make it world famous on YouTube!
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<div>"The funny, hopeful, and spirited sci-fi comedy explores concepts such as simulation theory and multiple dimensions..." - Jamie Toth, Cyclops At The Cinema
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<div>"Indie filmmaking at its finest, this followup to 'The Secret Society for Slow Romance' is one charming comedy." - Bill Arceneaux, Moviegoing with Bill
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<div>53 Spaceships or The Search For 53 Hidden, Ancient Spaceships is a sci-fi comedy. In it the characters Rene and Allyson from Cosmic Disco Detective Rene movie, also The Secret Society For Slow Romance movie go on adventures searching for 53 ancient spaceships that have disappeared from a government facility. The film is a comedy inspired by movies such as Slacker, Amelie, of course Cosmic Disco Detective Rene, The Secret Society For Slow Romance, Seinfeld, Northern Exposure and sci-fi entertainment such as X-Files, Star Wars, Star Trek. This is the latest film by NYC indie filmmaker and distributor, promoter Sujewa Ekanayake (that would be me :)). This is my 7th fiction feature - after Wild Diner, Date Number One, Breakthrough Weekend, Werewolf Ninja Philosopher, The Secret Society For Slow Romance, and Cosmic Disco Detective Rene. As always the plan is to create an amazing ultra-indie film, self-distribute it, and show it to as many people as possible.
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<div><strong>Distribution goals:</strong> Part of the money raised will be used for production, and the rest for distribution - theatrical screenings in NYC, also Chicago, possibly other cities, and ultimately VOD, physical media, and YouTube release, related epic promotional and ad work. The eventual YouTube release goal is 100 million views for this movie within 1 year or so. At present my YouTube channel is at close to 700,000 views (almost 500,000 of those views came from Cosmic Disco Detective Rene - the previous movie). I have a bold plan to get 100 million views for this movie within 1 year - will require promotional and ad work, money.
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<div>People who donate money will be thanked in the credits on the movie - so, perhaps many people worldwide will see your name eventually when the movie is on YouTube and will see that you support the creation of indie film art and entertainment - and that would be very cool - community creativity! :).
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<div>I have screened my films in Maryland, DC, Seattle, Chicago, NYC in the past. While 53 Spaceships will most likely reach most people on VOD, web, YouTube, the 1st distribution goal is theatrical screenings - it's the best way to watch a movie! Donors will be invited to NYC screenings and screenings in any other city.
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<div>53 Spaceships movie is the 1st movie in a series of indie films that will look at fun sci-fi ideas and also will investigate possible reasons for the existence of the universe, and the ideas of meaning, purpose, and joy, enjoyment of life. It's a movie that's designed to entertain and also stimulate interesting thoughts and discussions. After 53 Spaceships movie is out I will work on making and releasing 52 other movies - each movie will be about the search for 1 of the missing spaceships + other stories. Any money left over from the 1st 53 Spaceships movie project will be used for the other projects. I'll post up details to donors when the film is done.
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<div><strong>Let's go! - FIND THE SPACESHIPS! :)</strong>
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<div>Contact me with any questions. Please donate to and support the project. Donors will be thanked in the film and will be thanked in various blogs and sites (I am setting up 53 indie film news blogs to promote this film and other films) with any relevant links - we can figure out the details over e-mail type convos after the donation is made. Various other rewards and collaborations are possible. Spread the word about this fun, ultra-indie project! Let's go find some spaceships! Thank you for your support - go indie films! :)
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<div>THANKS THANKS THANKS A LOT FOR THE SUPPORT! :)
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