Pinball Film Seeks Funding

Pinball News Website·article·held·Oct 15, 2011

Analysis

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TL;DR

Indie 'Pinball Donut Girl' film seeks $21,750 crowdfunding for November 2011 production.

Summary

Indie filmmakers in the San Francisco area are crowdfunding a comedic short film called 'Pinball Donut Girl' set against the backdrop of pinball tournaments and a donut shop. The project stars Jane Wiedlin and requires $21,750 to proceed with November 2011 shooting, having already raised over $7,000 with backing from notable figures including Gene Cunningham, John Popadiuk, and Jeri Ellsworth.

Key Claims

Pinball Donut Girl is a comedic love story set against pinball tournaments and a donut shop
high confidence · Article describes the film's premise directly from the fundraising campaign
The film stars Jane Wiedlin from Star Trek and The Go-Go's
high confidence · Stated explicitly in the article's cast announcement
Project requires $21,750 in total funding
high confidence · Article directly states 'projected $21,750 costs'
Over $7,000 had been raised by early October 2011
high confidence · Article states 'The project has already attracted more than $7,000 since the start of the month'
Shooting was planned for November 2011 in San Francisco
high confidence · Producer Anna Newman told Pinball News that 'she hopes to go ahead with shooting in San Francisco in November'
One scene was shot at California Extreme using a Slick Chick from Pacific Pinball Museum
high confidence · Article states 'Anna already funded the shooting of one of the scenes at California Extreme, using a Slick Chick supplied as part of a display by the Pacific Pinball Museum'

Notable Quotes

“Matt's never known a girl like Julie; she's a pinball genius in a vintage dress. He's just a fraternity pledge trying to escape his rural roots. Matt win Julie's love when he doesn't have a decent skill shot? Will Julie's dreams of winning a pinball tournament come true? Do apple fritters have way too many calories?”
[name withheld pending review] @ N/A — Core narrative premise of the film, establishing the comedic tone and pinball/donut shop setting
“she hopes to go ahead with shooting in San Francisco in November, so really needs to raise the necessary funds by the end of October to pay the crew and hire the equipment”
Anna Newman (Producer) @ N/A — Establishes the urgency of the fundraising campaign and timeline constraints

Entities

Pinball Donut GirlproductAnna NewmanpersonJane WiedlinpersonGene Cunninghamperson John PopadiukpersonJeri EllsworthpersonPacific Pinball Museumorganization California Extremeevent Slick Chickgame

Signals

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content_signal: Indie film focused on pinball culture in production, indicating growing cultural interest in pinball narratives and community
high · Pinball Donut Girl film with recognizable actress Jane Wiedlin, crowdfunded by pinball community figures
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community_signal: Notable pinball figures (Gene Cunningham, John Popadiuk, Jeri Ellsworth) and organizations (Pacific Pinball Museum) backing indie film production
high · Multiple industry figures listed as project backers and supporters
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historical_signal: Pinball community actively creating content about pinball culture and tournament scenes circa 2011
high · Film set against backdrop of pinball tournaments and community venues

Transcript

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Date: 15th October, 2011 A group of indie film makers and pinball enthusiasts based in the San Francisco area are looking for donations to fund a comedic love story set against the backdrop of pinball tournaments and a donut shop. The short film's storyline is described thus: "Matt’s never known a girl like Julie; she’s a pinball genius in a vintage dress. He’s just a fraternity pledge trying to escape his rural roots. Can Matt win Julie’s love when he doesn’t have a decent skill shot? Will Julie’s dreams of winning a pinball tournament come true? Do apple fritters have way too many calories?" Pinball Donut Girl will star Jane Wiedlin (Star Trek, The Go-Go's), but the crew need donations to meet the projected $21,750 costs. The film's Producer, Anna Newman, told Pinball News that she hopes to go ahead with shooting in San Francisco in November, so really needs to raise the necessary funds by the end of October to pay the crew and hire the equipment. Anna already funded the shooting of one of the scenes at California Extreme, using a Gottlieb Slick Chick supplied as part of a display by the Pacific Pinball Museum. Shooting one of the scenes from Pinball Donut Girl at California Extreme (photo by Melanie Nelson) The project has already attracted more than $7,000 since the start of the month as well as the backing of some well-known names in the pinball business, including Gene Cunningham, John Popadiuk, the Pacific Pinball Museum and Jeri Ellsworth, along with many others. Donors receive a range of benefits depending on the size of contributions, from access to behind-the-scenes pictures, copies of the film on DVD, a poster for the movie, pinball art photographs, and even an appearance in the film itself. More shooting at California Extreme (photo by Melanie Nelson) You can find out more about the benefits available and donate to help make the film a reality here. More information about the cast, crew, story and fund-raising efforts is available in Anna's article on the Film Courage site and on the film's dedicated website. Back to the News page Like this page? Share it with your Facebook friends: Back to the front page