Pinball Film Seeks Funding

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

Analysis

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TL;DR

Indie film 'Pinball Donut Girl' seeks $21.75K funding for November SF production.

Summary

A San Francisco-based indie film project titled 'Pinball Donut Girl' is seeking crowdfunding to complete a comedic love story set in the pinball tournament and donut shop scene. The film stars Jane Wiedlin and has already raised over $7,000 with backing from notable pinball industry figures including Gene Cunningham, John Popadiuk, the Pacific Pinball Museum, and Jeri Ellsworth. Production is planned for November 2011 with a fundraising deadline at the end of October.

Key Claims

Pinball Donut Girl needs $21,750 to complete production
high confidence · Producer Anna Newman stated projected costs to Pinball News
The film has already raised more than $7,000 since the start of October
high confidence · Direct statement in article about fundraising progress
Jane Wiedlin (Star Trek, The Go-Go's) stars in the film
high confidence · Casting information provided in article
One scene was already shot at California Extreme using a Gottlieb Slick Chick from Pacific Pinball Museum
high confidence · Producer statement; photo documentation included
Planned shooting is scheduled for San Francisco in November 2011
high confidence · Producer Anna Newman's statement about timeline

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. 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?”
Film storyline description @ N/A — Official plot summary establishing the comedic romantic tone and pinball/donut shop setting
“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.”
Pinball News article @ N/A — Demonstrates community support and already-completed production work

Entities

Pinball Donut GirlproductAnna NewmanpersonJane WiedlinpersonPacific Pinball Museumorganization Gene Cunninghamperson John PopadiukpersonJeri EllsworthpersonCalifornia ExtremeeventGottlieb Slick Chickgame

Signals

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community_signal: Pinball industry figures (Gene Cunningham, John Popadiuk, Jeri Ellsworth) and organizations (Pacific Pinball Museum) actively backing indie film project, demonstrating cross-community support
high · Multiple named backers listed; museum providing equipment and location support
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market_signal: Pinball culture gaining mainstream media attention through entertainment projects; narrative of pinball as setting for contemporary storytelling
medium · Celebrity casting (Jane Wiedlin), mainstream film production format, integration with established venues (California Extreme)

Topics

Film production and crowdfundingprimaryPinball culture and communityprimaryIndustry support and backingsecondaryPinball in media and entertainmentsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Enthusiastic coverage of indie film project with strong community support and celebrity casting. No negative commentary; tone is supportive of the initiative.

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