The Bartender and the Drunk - A Student Short Film
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This is an independent short film that is being created entirely by Ohio University media students and being shot in Athens, Ohio. The film takes place entirely in a bar and tells the story of a suicidal man who forces his bartender to carry out his death wish through a life defining conversation. The film is written by Ron Shalom and being directed by Dean Parker. It is being produced by Dean Parker, Mackenzie Keaton, and Josh Lehrfeld.
A film like this requires certain financial needs to make it possible. This includes paying our professional actors, paying for our location, feeding the cast and crew, purchasing props, makeup and costumes, and many other things.
By donating to our film, not only are you helping make this story come to life, but you are also supporting student filmmaking. Everyone on our crew is dedicated and ready to make this film the best it can be. And with your support, it can be possible.
Any donation of any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated. And there are also various rewards if you become a backer:
$10 - A special thank you in the credits
$20 - Everything listed above, plus you will receive a short special thank you video from the cast and crew
$30 - Everything listed above, plus access to see the completed film before the general public
$50 - Everything listed above, plus you will receive a copy of the script
$100 - Everything listed above, plus you will receive a movie poster
$200 - Everything listed above, plus you will be credited as an executive donor
$350 - Everything listed above, plus you will be credited as an executive producer
$500 - Everything listed above, plus if you are of legal age and live in Ohio, one or all of the producers will take you out for a drink at any bar of your choice
Top donor will also receive the crystal bar set that was used in the GoFundMe video
The deadline for our goal is March 3rd, 2019. We will be accepting donations until we wrap production on April 14th, 2019.
About the director:
Dean Parker
Dean Parker is an award-winning filmmaker from Loveland, Ohio. He is currently studying Integrated Media Production at Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication. Since he was a kid, Dean has made films for fun with his friends and family. Upon entering high school, he began to take what he love and turn it into what he wishes to be a career in the future. Dean has created short films which have been selected to be a part of many film festivals, including the Academy Award qualifying Nashville Film Festival. He was also the recipient of the 60th CINE Golden Eagle Award for Narrative Youth Media. At Ohio University, he has been involved with film clubs such as 419 Productions and Rough Cut Collective. In addition, he has worked as the video productions intern at Cedar Point amusement park as part of their digital communications team.
A film like this requires certain financial needs to make it possible. This includes paying our professional actors, paying for our location, feeding the cast and crew, purchasing props, makeup and costumes, and many other things.
By donating to our film, not only are you helping make this story come to life, but you are also supporting student filmmaking. Everyone on our crew is dedicated and ready to make this film the best it can be. And with your support, it can be possible.
Any donation of any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated. And there are also various rewards if you become a backer:
$10 - A special thank you in the credits
$20 - Everything listed above, plus you will receive a short special thank you video from the cast and crew
$30 - Everything listed above, plus access to see the completed film before the general public
$50 - Everything listed above, plus you will receive a copy of the script
$100 - Everything listed above, plus you will receive a movie poster
$200 - Everything listed above, plus you will be credited as an executive donor
$350 - Everything listed above, plus you will be credited as an executive producer
$500 - Everything listed above, plus if you are of legal age and live in Ohio, one or all of the producers will take you out for a drink at any bar of your choice
Top donor will also receive the crystal bar set that was used in the GoFundMe video
The deadline for our goal is March 3rd, 2019. We will be accepting donations until we wrap production on April 14th, 2019.
About the director:
Dean Parker
Dean Parker is an award-winning filmmaker from Loveland, Ohio. He is currently studying Integrated Media Production at Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication. Since he was a kid, Dean has made films for fun with his friends and family. Upon entering high school, he began to take what he love and turn it into what he wishes to be a career in the future. Dean has created short films which have been selected to be a part of many film festivals, including the Academy Award qualifying Nashville Film Festival. He was also the recipient of the 60th CINE Golden Eagle Award for Narrative Youth Media. At Ohio University, he has been involved with film clubs such as 419 Productions and Rough Cut Collective. In addition, he has worked as the video productions intern at Cedar Point amusement park as part of their digital communications team.
Organizer
Dean Parker
Organizer
Athens, OH
