Perks
Invest $250+ for You will receive a special thanks in the end credits of the film as well as a shout-out on our MY DIVORCE PARTY social media pages!
$500+ You will receive an exclusive MY DIVORCE PARTY T-shirt + all other perks above.
$1,000+ You will receive a "custom" 60 second thank you video from the MY DIVORCE PARTY Team + all other perks above.
$1,250+ Invited to a private exclusive sneak-peek screening of the film MY DIVORCE PARTY before its World Premiere + all other perks above.
$1,500+ You will receive a 20 minute Skype/Zoom call with members of the creative team of MY DIVORCE PARTY. Ask us more about the project, indie filmmaking, film festivals, etc - pick our brains about anything in the film/tv industry + all other perks above.
$2,000+ You will receive a (virtual) Hollywood Happy Hour! A (1 hour) Zoom networking drinks with Desiree, Sam, and Heidi, as well as the other investors at this level, + all other perks above.
$3,000+ You will receive an IMDb special thanks credit from MY DIVORCE PARTY + all other perks above.
$5,000+ MY DIVORCE PARTY - (socially distanced) set visit! You (and one guest) will be welcomed to a day of filming in Spring of 2021, in Los Angeles OR a script consultation (up to 125 pages) with the writer/director of MY DIVORCE PARTY, Heidi Weitzer. (Travel expenses and Covid-19 Testing costs not included - and this perk is Covid 19 Safety-dependent. If it is not safe enough for outside visitors to come to set, which will be decided by Producers/Covid Compliance Officer, we will do a virtual set visit in lieu of in-person visit!) + all other perks above.
$7,500+ Interested in Producing? Receive the incredible opportunity of shadowing the Producers on a set visit (socially distanced of course!) of MY DIVORCE PARTY in LA. (Travel expenses and Covid-19 Testing costs not included- and this perk is Covid 19 Safety-dependent. If it is not safe enough for outside visitors to come to set, which will be decided by Producers/Covid Compliance Officer, we will do a virtual set visit in lieu of in-person visit!) + all other perks above.
$10,000+ Extra! Extra! You will receive the opportunity to be a featured extra in the movie in LA, and be invited to the exclusive cast and crew wrap party! MY DIVORCE PARTY has such a wonderful cast of characters, we'd love for you to join as an extra that our main characters come across in Joshua Tree + all other perks above.(Travel expenses and Covid-19 Testing costs not included- and this perk is Covid 19 Safety-dependent. If it is not safe enough for outside visitors to come to set, which will be decided by Producers/Covid Compliance Officer, we will do a virtual set visit in lieu of in-person visit!) + all other perks above.
$12,500+ *Exclusive* Invitation to the World Premiere Screening and afterparty event of MY DIVORCE PARTY (two tickets included, travel expenses not included, this Premiere may be anywhere in the US) + all other perks above.
$25,000+ Associate Producer Credit in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
$40,000+ Co-Executive Producer credit in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
$50,000+ Executive Producer Credit in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
$65,000+ Production Company Credit and Logo image in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
Invest $250+ for You will receive a special thanks in the end credits of the film as well as a shout-out on our MY DIVORCE PARTY social media pages!
$500+ You will receive an exclusive MY DIVORCE PARTY T-shirt + all other perks above.
$1,000+ You will receive a "custom" 60 second thank you video from the MY DIVORCE PARTY Team + all other perks above.
$1,250+ Invited to a private exclusive sneak-peek screening of the film MY DIVORCE PARTY before its World Premiere + all other perks above.
$1,500+ You will receive a 20 minute Skype/Zoom call with members of the creative team of MY DIVORCE PARTY. Ask us more about the project, indie filmmaking, film festivals, etc - pick our brains about anything in the film/tv industry + all other perks above.
$2,000+ You will receive a (virtual) Hollywood Happy Hour! A (1 hour) Zoom networking drinks with Desiree, Sam, and Heidi, as well as the other investors at this level, + all other perks above.
$3,000+ You will receive an IMDb special thanks credit from MY DIVORCE PARTY + all other perks above.
$5,000+ MY DIVORCE PARTY - (socially distanced) set visit! You (and one guest) will be welcomed to a day of filming in Spring of 2021, in Los Angeles OR a script consultation (up to 125 pages) with the writer/director of MY DIVORCE PARTY, Heidi Weitzer. (Travel expenses and Covid-19 Testing costs not included - and this perk is Covid 19 Safety-dependent. If it is not safe enough for outside visitors to come to set, which will be decided by Producers/Covid Compliance Officer, we will do a virtual set visit in lieu of in-person visit!) + all other perks above.
$7,500+ Interested in Producing? Receive the incredible opportunity of shadowing the Producers on a set visit (socially distanced of course!) of MY DIVORCE PARTY in LA. (Travel expenses and Covid-19 Testing costs not included- and this perk is Covid 19 Safety-dependent. If it is not safe enough for outside visitors to come to set, which will be decided by Producers/Covid Compliance Officer, we will do a virtual set visit in lieu of in-person visit!) + all other perks above.
$10,000+ Extra! Extra! You will receive the opportunity to be a featured extra in the movie in LA, and be invited to the exclusive cast and crew wrap party! MY DIVORCE PARTY has such a wonderful cast of characters, we'd love for you to join as an extra that our main characters come across in Joshua Tree + all other perks above.(Travel expenses and Covid-19 Testing costs not included- and this perk is Covid 19 Safety-dependent. If it is not safe enough for outside visitors to come to set, which will be decided by Producers/Covid Compliance Officer, we will do a virtual set visit in lieu of in-person visit!) + all other perks above.
$12,500+ *Exclusive* Invitation to the World Premiere Screening and afterparty event of MY DIVORCE PARTY (two tickets included, travel expenses not included, this Premiere may be anywhere in the US) + all other perks above.
$25,000+ Associate Producer Credit in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
$40,000+ Co-Executive Producer credit in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
$50,000+ Executive Producer Credit in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
$65,000+ Production Company Credit and Logo image in the opening titles of the film and on IMDb + all other perks above.
Key Deal Facts
Our team has 40+ combined years of producing experience!
Our producers' films have premiered at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Aspen, Outfest, ITVFest, and more!
Writer/Director Heidi Weitzer was a 2018 Stowe Story Labs Fellow and 2018 Final Draft Semi-Finalist.
Desiree Staples and Sam Fox's "Circus Person" won the Nashville Film Fest Audience Award in 2020.
Our cinematographer Diana Matos's work was featured in Golden Globe winning feature "The Farewell."
Heidi Weitzer won the LA Comedy Fest Original Pilot Competition in 2018.
This film is written by, directed by, produced by, and stars all women-identifying filmmakers.
Use of Proceeds
$150,000
In reaching $150,000 we would have the budget we would need to make the film in principal photography and post production. We would be able to lock such main categories including crew, cast, equipment and locations. The use of funds would divide at this budget at: 22.5% Crew, 15% Hero Cast, Supporting Roles, Background, 10% Camera, Lighting, Grip, and Sound Equipment, 10% Locations, Officies, Trucking, Production Supplies, 8% Production and Costume Design, 8% Covid-19 Compliance, 6% Crafty/Catering, 13% Post Production (editing, sound design, music, color correction), 7.5% WeFunder Fee.
$290,000
With $290,000 we will have the ability to cast more name talent in our leading roles. This would additionally aid us in the goal of securing a top-tier sales agent and PR agent to the project, maximizing the potential to work with our ideal distributor. Reaching the goal of $290K would allow us to shoot Principal Photography for more days, and with additional high-production value film equipment (drones, dollys, rigs). We also could be able to implement the use of multiple cameras that would speed filming considerably. The use of funds would divide at this budget at: 22.5% Crew, 15% Hero Cast, Supporting Roles, Background, 10% Camera, Lighting, Grip, and Sound Equipment, 10% Locations, Officies, Trucking, Production Supplies, 8% Production and Costume Design, 8% Covid-19 Compliance, 6% Crafty/Catering, 13% Post Production (editing, sound design, music, color correction), 7.5% WeFunder Fee.
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Desiree Staples
Executive Producer - Divorce Party: The Movie
One of the Producers of "Take Me To Tarzana." Producer of episodic short film selected in Tribeca Film Festival's N.O.W. Showcase 2020. Desiree has acted in multiple award wining and distributed projects, and is a respected actress in the Industry.
Sam Fox
Executive Producer - My Divorce Party: The Movie
Sam is one of the Producers of the episodic short Circus Person that was selected by Tribeca's N.O.W. Showcase 2020. she co-wrote, produced and starred in “Wowzers” which is available on Amazon Prime. Sam's acting credits include "We Bought A Zoo."
Heidi Weitzer
Director/Producer/Executive Producer
Heidi's feature script 'MARTHA' a biopic about Martha Stewart, is currently in the top ten on www.blcklst.com. Heidi was a 2018 Final Draft Big Break Semi-Finalist She won the LA Comedy Fest Original Pilot Competition in November of 2018.
Adrienne Childress
Producer
Adrienne Childress is a producer with experience in feature, short form, documentary, and branded content. Formerly manager of AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women, her primary focus is elevating the work of unrepresented filmmakers.
Geenah Krisht
Producer
Geenah is a producer with experience in commercial, music video, short, and feature film production. She was a production manager and producer on feature film 1985 which premiered at SXSW and sold to Wolfe Releasing.
Tehana Weeks
Associate Producer
Tehana is an actor, artist, entertainer and business professional who serves, uplifts, inspires, and empowers people to make our communities, societies, and world better. She is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business.
