Volume 126 Issue 2
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Mondav. August 26, 2013
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in Lawrence
early August,
but Friederich
Remind me
says he's happy
to finally put the financials aside, and just do what he loves
"It's been awesome being on set because that's my element," he said. "Especially coming from pre-production where you have to internalize and visualize everything, it's great to be able to do tangible things like move a camera or set up lights now."
McGinness says they are nearly done shooting the film and have begun the editing process, which has been the most rewarding part of production for him so far.
"A lot of the ideas behind this movie saved my livelihood at one point or another, and seeing
"God, Grant Me," a film created by two Lawrence residents, is currently in production. The duo reached their fundraising goal of $4,500 on Kickstarter in July.
WILL FRIEDERICH Co-writer and -director
Funding period
Jun 28, 2013 - Jul 28, 2013 (30 days)
"We both have strengths in entirely different areas and weaknesses in entirely different areas, but that's okay," he said. "He's had to teach me how to nail things out and get things done in a timely manner, and I think I've taught him a lot about visuals and things like that that are very important."
"God, Grant Me" was partially funded through Kickstarter, a fundraising website that allows people to donate to various projects, but the project only receives the money if it's predetermined goal is met by a certain deadline.
Project by
Jesse McGinnness
& William
Froderich
Lawrence. KS
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directors have had to learn to adjust to each others differing styles.
The film met its goal in the last hour with 69 backers donating a total of $4,530. One of those backers is Michelle Leatherby, a graphic design student at the University from Fayetteville, Ark. As a photographer herself,
Contact me
"GOD, GRANT ME"/KICKSTARTER.COM
on 50k Startup in July
"I think it's important as an artist to support other artists work, even if it's a completely different field," she said. "It's just nice to
she said it was important to her to help fellow artists see their work come to fruition.
be able to help other people with their projects, because I believe if I had a project they would help fund it as well. It's a real give and take in the artist community."
McGinniss and Friedierich plan to finish and submit the film
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in early November to various festivals, including South by Southwest. If accepted, they hope to debut it in Lawrence this spring.
Index CLASSIFIEDS 2B
CROSSWORD 5A
CRYPTOQUIPS 5A
OPINION 4A
SPORTS 1B
SUDOKU 5A
Edited by James Ogden
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