Double Edged

By Adelle Santillan

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Double Edged

Project 2021-07-19 22:35:59 +1200

Double Edged is a short film which follows a young man named Jay who starts seeing everything in two’s. From almost getting run over by a car twice in a row to finding two $5 notes 50 meters apart, to people greeting him the exact same way one after the other. He gets lost in this world of deja vu as no one sees what he is seeing. Though it may not all be bad for him as he finds out his friend has won big time. What does it mean for Jay? Let's find out.

 

The vision for our film is to create a joyous comedy that everyone can come to enjoy! This film was inspired by the director's love for films that have a sense of uncertain reality. The director and producer both love films that have a weird sense of distorted reality and they are really inspired to create a film of that caliber.

 

This film is being created by Harry Stanbridge, the director and writer, and Adelle Santillan, the producer. This is a part of our final assessment for our Television and Screen production major at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Harry and Adelle are both creatives who have been friends for our 3 years at university and have been working hard for the past two years to develop our skills to be able to create a film of this sort. We are both also excited to be able to make a film that we can take with them beyond the university to plant themselves into the screen and television industry. We are both aspiring to enter this film into film festivals in the near future.

 

We are honored to be joined by a fantastic crew. They consist of Jim Marbrook as our Executive Producer and Mentor with his experience and vast knowledge of the film industry. We also have the lovely Josh Bedford as our 1st Assistant Director, Deijah Perese as our Cinematographer, Calvin Raass as our Sound Operator, and Emma Strachan as our Art Director.

 

The funding for this project would predominantly go towards our cast, catering, props, transport, and many more things needed for our film to succeed! Both of us would honestly love for this film to succeed and we hope many of our followers and pledgers feel the same way. Any donations are appreciated from both of us and we'd really love to be able to reach our goal and surpass.

 

Make sure to head to our Instagram page @doubleedgedthefilm and our Facebook page 'Double Edged - S&S Productions' to keep updated on our film progress.

 

We appreciate all the support and generosity towards our film! Any donations are very much so appreciated as it helps the success of our film, no matter how big or small! Thank you again and we really hope to create an awesome film for all of you!

 

Peace and love, Harry & Adelle <3

- S&S Productions.

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Updates 2

An Overdue Update :)

24/11/2021 at 11:51 AM

Hi guys,

 

We hope everyone is doing well and looking after themselves and their families as restrictions ease slowly but surely :) Just thought we’d update you all on the situation at hand. When the lockdown hit we had to re-adjust our whole film plan which was scheduled to be filmed and edited within the next month. For a while we kept holding out hope that the lockdown would come to an end and we would be able to film it as we had originally planned. However, it soon became clear this wouldn’t be the the reality and we had to plan for something else given the deadlines for submission. For the assignment we decided to proceed with a lockdown version of the film, one where I could play Jay (the protagonist) and I could get my family to play the other roles which was obviously far from ideal, but it gave us a chance to hand in something that was as close to what we wanted as possible. It gave us a chance to do a trial run of the whole thing, in terms of filming and editing which would hopefully highlight any issues that we hadn’t seen coming. I also did a Zoom script read through with the cast we would’ve had for the film and that was a really enjoyable experience seeing how they all linked together (even if it was on Zoom).

 

Our plan has and will remain to be to film it properly as we had originally intended but this would no longer fall under the category of a university assignment and would instead be for our own benefit and the love of the film. Having said that, the university are supporting the process with film equipment and an executive producer we can come to when we need. It is looking very unlikely we will be able to organise everything (locations, cast (incl. flights), equipment, crew etc) in time to film in December, however, after our discussion today Adelle and I we think January/February could be a realistic option. I know that is quite far away, but at this stage it’s our best chance of doing it. We really see this as an opportunity to fine tune what we have and overall make a better movie given what we’ve done so far. 

 

Finally, we understand it is no longer exactly what we were proposing and so for that reason if anyone would like a refund on the money they pledged they are completely entitled to do so and that is totally fine. If you would like to keep supporting us in the process that would be amazing, and we would be extremely grateful, but just do what’s best for you :))

 

Lots of love,

 

Harry and Adelle

Thank You!!!!!

26/08/2021 at 5:32 PM

Hi everyone!!

We just wanna thank you for all your pledges and support on this film. We are both so so excited to start filming!

With the Level 4 lockdown extended, we have had to cancel our initial shoot days and are waiting for further updates to schedule new ones. We are both still working super hard behind the scenes on our pre-production to be able to create this film! In regards to your pledges, in the event that there is no safe way we can create this film (fingers crossed we don't come to that!), we will update all of you on what happens with the pledges.

Thank you again for all the support and donations, and we hope everyone stays safe in their bubbles.

From the team of Double Edged,

Adelle and Harry <3

    Pledgers 20

    Anonymous pledger
    09/08/2021 at 10:27pm

    "Best of luck!"

    Jolie Le Feuvre
    04/08/2021 at 5:44pm

    "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular. so excited for you guys xox "

    Hollie Leona
    04/08/2021 at 9:01am

    "Love your work Harold! Xx"

    Josh Bedford
    03/08/2021 at 10:31pm

    "kinda late and y’all have already reached hahaha but stan you both!!"

    Anonymous pledger
    31/07/2021 at 10:42pm
    Sam Scott
    29/07/2021 at 1:21pm

    "My costume cupboard is available if you need anything -all the best Evil!"

    Anonymous pledger
    29/07/2021 at 6:41am
    Ros Giffney
    28/07/2021 at 5:51pm

    "Best of luck with your project Harry and friends - have fun x Ros"

    Sophie Leveridge
    27/07/2021 at 9:27pm

    "Sophie Leveridge :) "

    Caren Jasper
    27/07/2021 at 7:48pm

    "Good luck Harry! Love from The Jaspers "

    Treena Nixon
    27/07/2021 at 7:44pm

    "excited for your project live the nixon's. Claudia, Georgia & Courtney xx"

    Anonymous pledger
    27/07/2021 at 9:41am
    Jan Smith
    27/07/2021 at 9:24am

    "All the best, can’t wait to see the finished product"

    Kyryl Bolharyn
    27/07/2021 at 8:57am

    "Very excited to see how it turns out!!"

    Claire Patolo
    26/07/2021 at 9:25pm

    "Good luck guys!! Can't wait to see it."

    Chris stanbridge
    26/07/2021 at 9:21pm

    "All the best you guys! It will be fab! "

    Vangie Miguel Santillan
    26/07/2021 at 8:05pm

    "Goodluck!"

    Clark Tanumihardja
    26/07/2021 at 6:31pm

    "Goodluck guys!"

    Anonymous pledger
    26/07/2021 at 12:36pm
    Lee Hayes
    26/07/2021 at 10:37am

    "Can't wait to see how it turns out guys"

    Followers

    Followers of Double Edged

    Double Edged

    Project 2021-07-19 22:35:59 +1200

    Double Edged is a short film which follows a young man named Jay who starts seeing everything in two’s. From almost getting run over by a car twice in a row to finding two $5 notes 50 meters apart, to people greeting him the exact same way one after the other. He gets lost in this world of deja vu as no one sees what he is seeing. Though it may not all be bad for him as he finds out his friend has won big time. What does it mean for Jay? Let's find out.

     

    The vision for our film is to create a joyous comedy that everyone can come to enjoy! This film was inspired by the director's love for films that have a sense of uncertain reality. The director and producer both love films that have a weird sense of distorted reality and they are really inspired to create a film of that caliber.

     

    This film is being created by Harry Stanbridge, the director and writer, and Adelle Santillan, the producer. This is a part of our final assessment for our Television and Screen production major at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Harry and Adelle are both creatives who have been friends for our 3 years at university and have been working hard for the past two years to develop our skills to be able to create a film of this sort. We are both also excited to be able to make a film that we can take with them beyond the university to plant themselves into the screen and television industry. We are both aspiring to enter this film into film festivals in the near future.

     

    We are honored to be joined by a fantastic crew. They consist of Jim Marbrook as our Executive Producer and Mentor with his experience and vast knowledge of the film industry. We also have the lovely Josh Bedford as our 1st Assistant Director, Deijah Perese as our Cinematographer, Calvin Raass as our Sound Operator, and Emma Strachan as our Art Director.

     

    The funding for this project would predominantly go towards our cast, catering, props, transport, and many more things needed for our film to succeed! Both of us would honestly love for this film to succeed and we hope many of our followers and pledgers feel the same way. Any donations are appreciated from both of us and we'd really love to be able to reach our goal and surpass.

     

    Make sure to head to our Instagram page @doubleedgedthefilm and our Facebook page 'Double Edged - S&S Productions' to keep updated on our film progress.

     

    We appreciate all the support and generosity towards our film! Any donations are very much so appreciated as it helps the success of our film, no matter how big or small! Thank you again and we really hope to create an awesome film for all of you!

     

    Peace and love, Harry & Adelle <3

    - S&S Productions.

    Comments

    An Overdue Update :)

    24/11/2021 at 11:51 AM

    Hi guys,

     

    We hope everyone is doing well and looking after themselves and their families as restrictions ease slowly but surely :) Just thought we’d update you all on the situation at hand. When the lockdown hit we had to re-adjust our whole film plan which was scheduled to be filmed and edited within the next month. For a while we kept holding out hope that the lockdown would come to an end and we would be able to film it as we had originally planned. However, it soon became clear this wouldn’t be the the reality and we had to plan for something else given the deadlines for submission. For the assignment we decided to proceed with a lockdown version of the film, one where I could play Jay (the protagonist) and I could get my family to play the other roles which was obviously far from ideal, but it gave us a chance to hand in something that was as close to what we wanted as possible. It gave us a chance to do a trial run of the whole thing, in terms of filming and editing which would hopefully highlight any issues that we hadn’t seen coming. I also did a Zoom script read through with the cast we would’ve had for the film and that was a really enjoyable experience seeing how they all linked together (even if it was on Zoom).

     

    Our plan has and will remain to be to film it properly as we had originally intended but this would no longer fall under the category of a university assignment and would instead be for our own benefit and the love of the film. Having said that, the university are supporting the process with film equipment and an executive producer we can come to when we need. It is looking very unlikely we will be able to organise everything (locations, cast (incl. flights), equipment, crew etc) in time to film in December, however, after our discussion today Adelle and I we think January/February could be a realistic option. I know that is quite far away, but at this stage it’s our best chance of doing it. We really see this as an opportunity to fine tune what we have and overall make a better movie given what we’ve done so far. 

     

    Finally, we understand it is no longer exactly what we were proposing and so for that reason if anyone would like a refund on the money they pledged they are completely entitled to do so and that is totally fine. If you would like to keep supporting us in the process that would be amazing, and we would be extremely grateful, but just do what’s best for you :))

     

    Lots of love,

     

    Harry and Adelle

    Thank You!!!!!

    26/08/2021 at 5:32 PM

    Hi everyone!!

    We just wanna thank you for all your pledges and support on this film. We are both so so excited to start filming!

    With the Level 4 lockdown extended, we have had to cancel our initial shoot days and are waiting for further updates to schedule new ones. We are both still working super hard behind the scenes on our pre-production to be able to create this film! In regards to your pledges, in the event that there is no safe way we can create this film (fingers crossed we don't come to that!), we will update all of you on what happens with the pledges.

    Thank you again for all the support and donations, and we hope everyone stays safe in their bubbles.

    From the team of Double Edged,

    Adelle and Harry <3

      Anonymous pledger
      09/08/2021 at 10:27pm

      "Best of luck!"

      Jolie Le Feuvre
      04/08/2021 at 5:44pm

      "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular. so excited for you guys xox "

      Hollie Leona
      04/08/2021 at 9:01am

      "Love your work Harold! Xx"

      Josh Bedford
      03/08/2021 at 10:31pm

      "kinda late and y’all have already reached hahaha but stan you both!!"

      Anonymous pledger
      31/07/2021 at 10:42pm
      Sam Scott
      29/07/2021 at 1:21pm

      "My costume cupboard is available if you need anything -all the best Evil!"

      Anonymous pledger
      29/07/2021 at 6:41am
      Ros Giffney
      28/07/2021 at 5:51pm

      "Best of luck with your project Harry and friends - have fun x Ros"

      Sophie Leveridge
      27/07/2021 at 9:27pm

      "Sophie Leveridge :) "

      Caren Jasper
      27/07/2021 at 7:48pm

      "Good luck Harry! Love from The Jaspers "

      Treena Nixon
      27/07/2021 at 7:44pm

      "excited for your project live the nixon's. Claudia, Georgia & Courtney xx"

      Anonymous pledger
      27/07/2021 at 9:41am
      Jan Smith
      27/07/2021 at 9:24am

      "All the best, can’t wait to see the finished product"

      Kyryl Bolharyn
      27/07/2021 at 8:57am

      "Very excited to see how it turns out!!"

      Claire Patolo
      26/07/2021 at 9:25pm

      "Good luck guys!! Can't wait to see it."

      Chris stanbridge
      26/07/2021 at 9:21pm

      "All the best you guys! It will be fab! "

      Vangie Miguel Santillan
      26/07/2021 at 8:05pm

      "Goodluck!"

      Clark Tanumihardja
      26/07/2021 at 6:31pm

      "Goodluck guys!"

      Anonymous pledger
      26/07/2021 at 12:36pm
      Lee Hayes
      26/07/2021 at 10:37am

      "Can't wait to see how it turns out guys"

      Followers of Double Edged

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 25/08/2021 at 11:00 PM.
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