Pledge “naomidoc”
"I will work only on my feature doc 'Road to Somewhere' for the next month but only if 80 other people will donate £10 to help me do it."
— Naomi Smyth, Filmmaker
Deadline to sign up by: 31st October 2008
50 people signed up, 30 more were needed
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I've been making a feature documentary about a community of artists and performers since September 2006. I've shot 90% of it on my own and I'm editing it myself. It's stunningly visual and deals with issues of derelict urban space, the uneasy compromise of underground arts with corporate capitalism and the politics of communal life.
To see what 'the story so far' was back in May, see this link: http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/road-to-so...
And to see what went on last weekend at the old Police station, see this: http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/revi...
To see other examples of my work, see www.youtube.com/user/naomidv
At this early stage of the edit it's very important that I can work without spending all my time doing freelance work. Anyone who donates at this stage will get a DVD copy of the film when it's done. Anyone who donates £20 or more will also get a ticket to the premiere- with live music and circus too.
I will work on it exclusively for the entire month of November provided I can afford to cover my bills, housing, food etc. The £800 this pledge could generate will take care of that, with £200 going on production costs and the rest on living expenses.
I will have to look again for donors at the start of November, as it is going to take longer than a month to finish this. So if you like the film so far and want to see more, please tell your friends and forward them the link.
This is an experiment for me- I would be absolutely knocked out to receive help on this and the knowledge that I am supported by so many people would make the work that much easier.
If you would like to donate please email me at contact@naomismyth.com and I will send you the details.
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Current signatories (
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Naomi Smyth, the Pledge Creator, joined by:
- Pete Mills
- Kat Davis
- John Speller
- Lucy Mitchell
- nadiahillman
- garsin cheung
- Terry Smyth
- martian
- kyra norman
- mike tonks
- Katerina
- Mimi Thebo
- Govinda
- John Hodgson
- Hannah Meese
- Nia Williams
- Lisa Heaton
- Richard Silverwood
- Deb Stephens
- Andy Hawkins
- thomas allen
- Nadine Holdsworth
- Paul Smyth
- Kevin Rose-Williams
- alex boyt
- Dave Taylor
- Lucy Livingstone
- Paul Green
- Tim White
- Stefan Jakobek
- Ray
- Penny Foskett
- Steven Smith
- Benedict Arora
- Michael Smyth
- S Shuemake
- BARRY AND FERN MAUND
- Phyllida Gardner
- Alison Smyth
- David Rudolph
- Jessica Goyder
- 8 people who did not want to give their names, 1 of whom has done the pledge
- 1 person who signed up via mobile
Comments on this pledge
Many many thanks to everyone who signed up so far. One thing for new signees, it's quite important that I know who you are, either publicly on this site or privately by emailing me. That way I know who to contact for deposits after the 31st. I won't be collecting any money before the pledge is filled, so that I know it's going to work.
Thanks again, and don't forget to spread the word.
Naomi
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