Once film gets distribution will the payouts be transparent.

Hi Sunil, thanks for your question! Our revenue will be reported and transparent! Once the film makes a profit, we will send WeFunder the net profit lump-sum funds, which then WeFunder will distribute pro-rata to investors, based on the amount the person invested. Hope that answers your question!

Being from NE Ohio originally, I love the premise of Escaping Ohio and I connected with the trailer immediately. Just a minute of visuals showing the small-town atmosphere was really nostalgic. I appreciate what you and your crew managed to do for the short film with such a sm...

Hi Pete! I'm so happy to hear this story resonates with you, especially being from NE Ohio (And excited to have another Ohioan on the team!) Thanks for the great questions! 1) The approx. running time is 90mins. 2) We do not plan to reuse footage from the short for the feature length film, for we will be upgrading our camera and lighting equipment; we shot on the Blackmagic Ursa & Pocket Cam, and while great cameras, we are looking to rent a better quality camera and lense kit to give the...

Which type of contract are you offering to investors?

Hi Bryan! Thanks for your question. We are offering a Revenue Participation Agreement. It has been reviewed by our lawyer and sent in to WeFunder, but it doesn't look like they will be uploading it to our site until our Form C is filed, which is done once we reach $50,000. Those who invest in this 'testing the waters' stage will be asked to confirm their investment once the Form C is filed. Until then, investments made indicate interest and involve no commitment. The terms and perks that are ...

Hello Jessica, happy to have invested and support your project. How can I get access to your short film? I would really like to watch it, to get a better sense of the feature film potential. Thanks!

Hi Leandro! Thank you so much for your investment and support! I just saw your message on LinkedIn and will send you a private link.

Just wondering whether right now is still consider as “early investor” and whether 5k for associate producer still holds?

Hi Adrian! Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, the “Early Bird” perks ended when we hit $50k. Currently, an investment of $10k is given an Associate Producer credit.

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A feature film starring actors from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, CW, HBO, CBS & more

Adam Pascal is a Tony-nominated actor well known for his roles in Rent and School of Rock

Emily Bergl is a well known actress starring in numerous TV series, films & Broadway shows

Producer/star played opposite Liv Tyler & Bel Powley in Wildling- premiered at SXSW & now on Netflix

Award-winning writer/director and actress

Producer/star played opposite Joey King in Radium Girls- premiered at Tribeca FF & now on Netflix

The script has been workshopped in the Sundance Institute

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