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Not Too Far From Here

A coming of age full feature film that shows how Lindsay handles the news that her boyfriend raped her best friend at a party.

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Project Description

"Not Too Far From Here" tells the story of Lindsay, a teenage , indigenous girl, who is preparing to leave for college with her high school sweetheart, Jackson.

David Michael Reardon
David Michael Reardon as Jackson

She was placed in foster care at the age of three, after witnessing her mother, Grace, kill her drunk father in self-defense.  John and Iona adopted her at the age of five, and raised her in a happy, healthy home, full of love.

John owns his own construction company and Iona works with her in-laws, Papa George and Grammy Vivienne. Together they help women and children in transition and use equine therapy and group support as part of the process.

Randall Oliver
Randall Oliver as Grandpa George
    Tricia Harmon
    Tricia Harmon as Grammy Vivienne

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    There's a problem. Lindsay thought her parents died in a car accident. Grace, her biological mother, is about to be released from prison. John and Iona have to tell Lindsay the truth because they are committed to reuniting Grace and Lindsay. As if that wasn't hard enough to cope with, Lindsay learns that Jackson raped her best friend Addison at a party. Thanks to Annie, there's a picture that's gone viral to prove it. It's a common situation that happens to our daughters today.

    Kate Larson
    Kate Larson as Annie

      Lindsay was born into a violent home.  There are 15.5 million children in America that can relate to her.  Even though Lindsay went through that traumatic life experience at a young age, she did not have to grow up there. Because of her adoption, she was able to learn coping skills that helped her overcome, and deal with situations in a healthy way, including coping with what Jackson chose to do.

      It is our intention to distribute this film in theaters and streaming platforms, as well as present it to national youth organizations afterwards. They can use it to encourage young people to find positive answers to difficult situations.

      We will be using funds from this campaign to pay for pre-production costs.

      • story-boarding
      • creating the shot list
      • securing the line producer to manage funds
      • securing property manager to handle shoot locations and any necessary permits
      • securing E&O insurance and completion bond
      • securing appropriate licensing agreements.

      It is our expectation that by producing stories of hope teenagers can relate to, we can decrease the amount of violence we're seeing coming from their generation. By including support systems that are available to parents who want to change their home environments, the potential for healing the entire family is there. 

      Our total budget is 879k and we're at a place where we can green light at 500k.  Your support in helping us raise 1% of the budget during this critical moment is vital to our success as well as the success of the vision for the project. 

      We're honored that you would consider helping us take the message that there is HOPE, "Not Too Far From Here" no matter where your here is! Thank you for being a lifeline!

       

      The Campaign FAQs

      Frequently Asked Questions:

      • Who are the big names attached to your project?
        • Because we will not have signed contracts until we are fully funded, there are some names we cannot release. We can tell you that Kevin Sorbo and his family are attached to the project as well as singer Becka Shae and composer from Athens, Greece, Chris Maragoudakis
      • What happens if the film is not done in 2023? 
        • There are no guarantees in this industry. We can tell you that our team has stayed together since right before covid-19 and no one is talking about leaving the project.
      • Can I invite others to join club 2.22?
        • Absolutely. Once it's available to the public, there will be a sharable link to send to your friends and family.
      • I'm a youth leader. Can I screen this film before making a decision to show it to our group.
        • Absolutely! please email our executive director, Deborah Watson for details. [email protected]
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      09/30/2022
      Survivor's Open Heart
      $100
      Dustin
      09/29/2022
      Digital Bundle
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      Michelle Martinez
      09/29/2022
      Digital Bundle
      $10
      Jen Lofton
      09/21/2022
      Survivor's Open Heart
      $100
      Kathleen
      09/16/2022
      VIP Supporter
      $1,000
      Candy Schmitt
      09/13/2022
      Survivor's Open Heart
      $100
      Gayla Prewitt
      09/09/2022
      Monetary Contribution
      $50
      Johnnie Trammell
      09/07/2022
      #HOPE
      $50
      Gary Ivey
      09/06/2022
      Survivor's Open Heart
      $100
      Lorraine Knox
      09/03/2022
      Digital Bundle
      $10
      Monetary Contribution

      Just Because I Care and want you to succeed.

      Thank you for encouraging us to be a positive voice in this world. We will add you to our information list to keep in you the loop on where we are in production. Please note, we do not share your email address with anyone and will only send you things related to our film.

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      Digital Bundle

      Thank you for your support!

      This reward gives you:

      • First Look at the film
      • 25% discount on all film merch for sale from the website from now until 1 year after release
      • Live behind the scenes footage (not available to the public) provided by Isaac Hernandez with Faith on Film

      VALUE $22-250.00 (pending merch purchases)

       

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      50.00 USD
      #HOPE

      Thank you for keeping HOPE ALIVE!  This reward gives you:

      • First Look at Film
      • 25% off for 1 year after release for all film merchandise on website
      • Live behind the scenes footage provided by Isaac Hernandez
      • Your name added into a drawing for the 24X36 image of "HOPE" (pictured above)
      • Plus and additional 10% off any of Shane's merch that comes through our website.

      The picture has been donated to us by world renowned artist Shane Grammer. He's a Multi-Disciplinary Artist with a passion of infusing beauty into broken things. His focus is on art installations, sculptures and paintings. 

      VALUE $1600.00 - $4000.00 (pending merchandise purchases)

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      100.00 USD
      Survivor's Open Heart

      this special reward is in honor of the survivors and gives you:

      • First Look at the film
      • 25% off film merchandise on our website for 1 year after release.
      • Live behind the scenes footage (not available to the public) provided by Isaac Hernandez with Faith on Film
      • Your name entered into a drawing for a 24x36 HOPE picture by world renowned artist Shane Grammer
      • Your name in the credits of the film
      • The "Open Heart" prop from the film sculpted by Bob Willis (pictured above)

      VALUE $1,750.00 - $3,000.00 (pending merch purchases)

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      500.00 USD
      BBQ Lunch on Set

      We want to thank you for your support in a special way. You're invited to come and join us at the big BBQ scene. This reward includes:

      • 2 free VIP tickets to BBQ being filmed in Mt. Vernon Missouri (you will be responsible for travel to event)
      • A free ticket for the BBQ to admin staff at local domestic violence shelter as a thank you for their service
      • Meet and Greet with cast and crew on location (photo ops available)

      If you own a business, send us your logo and we'll put it on our aprons and advertise for you

      Can't come to the event? Your ticket is transferable to a friend or family member or you can donate it to a survivor finding refuge at the local shelter.

      VALUE $3,000.00

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      1,000.00 USD
      VIP Supporter

      This reward makes you one of our VIPs! It gives you

      • All the perks from Survivor's Open Heart
      • Free admission to the premiere being held at "The Great Passion Play" (seating in our VIP section and back stage pass)
      • Free DVD autographed by Director Kevin Sorbo
      • Autographed copy of Kim Boyce Koreiba's book "Not Too Far From Here"

      VALUE $5,000.00

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      8,800.00 USD
      Executive Producer

      Because you helped us with 1% of the total budget, we want to thank you by giving you:

      • Executive Producer credit in the film
      • All the VIP perks
      • Access to be on set during open set days
        (Your choice- one in Oklahoma and one in
        Mt. Vernon Missouri) This will include photo
        ops with cast and crew.
      • The Limited Edition back stage pass at the premiere being hosted at "The Great Passion Play" in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
      • 4 days and 3 nights at the Christy Cabin (to first producer. Additional producers will be provided with the same quality accommodations)

      VALUE $15,000.00

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      Rewards

      Monetary Contribution

      Just Because I Care and want you to succeed.

      Thank you for encouraging us to be a positive voice in this world. We will add you to our information list to keep in you the loop on where we are in production. Please note, we do not share your email address with anyone and will only send you things related to our film.

      2 Supporters
      Select this reward
      10.00 USD
      Digital Bundle

      Thank you for your support!

      This reward gives you:

      • First Look at the film
      • 25% discount on all film merch for sale from the website from now until 1 year after release
      • Live behind the scenes footage (not available to the public) provided by Isaac Hernandez with Faith on Film

      VALUE $22-250.00 (pending merch purchases)

       

      797 Left
      3 Supporters
      Select this reward
      50.00 USD
      #HOPE

      Thank you for keeping HOPE ALIVE!  This reward gives you:

      • First Look at Film
      • 25% off for 1 year after release for all film merchandise on website
      • Live behind the scenes footage provided by Isaac Hernandez
      • Your name added into a drawing for the 24X36 image of "HOPE" (pictured above)
      • Plus and additional 10% off any of Shane's merch that comes through our website.

      The picture has been donated to us by world renowned artist Shane Grammer. He's a Multi-Disciplinary Artist with a passion of infusing beauty into broken things. His focus is on art installations, sculptures and paintings. 

      VALUE $1600.00 - $4000.00 (pending merchandise purchases)

      198 Left
      2 Supporters
      Select this reward
      100.00 USD
      Survivor's Open Heart

      this special reward is in honor of the survivors and gives you:

      • First Look at the film
      • 25% off film merchandise on our website for 1 year after release.
      • Live behind the scenes footage (not available to the public) provided by Isaac Hernandez with Faith on Film
      • Your name entered into a drawing for a 24x36 HOPE picture by world renowned artist Shane Grammer
      • Your name in the credits of the film
      • The "Open Heart" prop from the film sculpted by Bob Willis (pictured above)

      VALUE $1,750.00 - $3,000.00 (pending merch purchases)

      94 Left
      6 Supporters
      Select this reward
      500.00 USD
      BBQ Lunch on Set

      We want to thank you for your support in a special way. You're invited to come and join us at the big BBQ scene. This reward includes:

      • 2 free VIP tickets to BBQ being filmed in Mt. Vernon Missouri (you will be responsible for travel to event)
      • A free ticket for the BBQ to admin staff at local domestic violence shelter as a thank you for their service
      • Meet and Greet with cast and crew on location (photo ops available)

      If you own a business, send us your logo and we'll put it on our aprons and advertise for you

      Can't come to the event? Your ticket is transferable to a friend or family member or you can donate it to a survivor finding refuge at the local shelter.

      VALUE $3,000.00

      20 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      1,000.00 USD
      VIP Supporter

      This reward makes you one of our VIPs! It gives you

      • All the perks from Survivor's Open Heart
      • Free admission to the premiere being held at "The Great Passion Play" (seating in our VIP section and back stage pass)
      • Free DVD autographed by Director Kevin Sorbo
      • Autographed copy of Kim Boyce Koreiba's book "Not Too Far From Here"

      VALUE $5,000.00

      49 Left
      1 Supporter
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      8,800.00 USD
      Executive Producer

      Because you helped us with 1% of the total budget, we want to thank you by giving you:

      • Executive Producer credit in the film
      • All the VIP perks
      • Access to be on set during open set days
        (Your choice- one in Oklahoma and one in
        Mt. Vernon Missouri) This will include photo
        ops with cast and crew.
      • The Limited Edition back stage pass at the premiere being hosted at "The Great Passion Play" in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
      • 4 days and 3 nights at the Christy Cabin (to first producer. Additional producers will be provided with the same quality accommodations)

      VALUE $15,000.00

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