South Jersey Independent Film Holds Online Fundraiser

Online, October 13, 2009 (Newswire.com) - The often lengthy process of pre-production started a year ago for feature film "Avenger of Blood", a movie that will be filmed throughought Cherry Hill, Moorestown, and other South Jersey cities. It's an engaging action/drama based on the title character, who is derrived from the Hebrew Bible. A year later, Director/Screenwriter Ryan Callaway has the final draft of the script written. The majority of the cast has also been picked, and consists of local actors from the New Jersey region. Many came from hours away to audition, such as Victoria Vedeneeva, who plays a tough Lieutenant in the movie. Victoria is a New York City actress with an impressive resume who was attracted to the more emotional elements of the script. Perhaps most notable among the cast is actor and fight choreographer Dean Pyles, who recently served in both capacities on the set of the new Nick Nolte film "Warrior". Dean made a couple of 12 hour round trips from Virgina to Pennsauken to nab a major supporting role in "Avenger", and like the rest of the cast is waiting excitedly to begin working on the film. The holdup? As is usually the case, lack of funds. The entire film would take $175,000 to shoot, and according to other estimates $220,000 including post-production expenses.

While most movies are supported by investors or studios, Callaway, Cheryl Palmer, and local theater conniseur Dominick Ruggiero Jr, are pursuing a more grass roots source of funds.

On Sunday, October 11th, they initiated an online fundraiser in which anyone can participate. Their hope is that through word of mouth and generosity, local filmgoers will offer the support needed for the film to be completed. The website the fundraiser is being held on is Kapipal.com, which has thus far raised over $53,000 for other causes and projects. As a result, if the fundraiser for Avenger successfully raises the $175K minimum sought by Ryan, Cheryl, and Dominick, that would be quite an accomplishment for both the filmmakers and Kapipal itself. On the funding page, it is mentioned that those who make large donations will be credited in the film as Producers, while all contributors will receive credit for their assistance.

From the filmmakers to potential contributors: "Every cent will be used on the production itself, and we're accepting donations as small as $5. But most importantly, spread the word! With 10,000 donations of $20, or 5,000 donations of $40, we would have enough for the budget. So please consider donating to this film and become a part of something that has the potential to be a big hit!"

Good luck

http://avengerfund.webs.com