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FIENDSGIVING:

An Original Thanksgiving Slasher Movie Now Crowdfunding!

Samm Levine (‘Freaks & Geeks,’ ‘Inglorious Basterds’) and Clarke Wolfe (‘Malum,’ ‘Satanic Panic’) are joining forces for a one-of-a-kind crowdfunding experience where they teach backers how to make a movie.

Participants in the unique FIENDSGIVING crowdfunding campaign will be able to join livestreams from production meetings, special effects tests and from physical production on set, plus post sessions in the edit bay. The filmmakers will also release sample documents including budget breakdowns and production check lists, giving contributors an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of independent filmmaking.

“It’s no secret to anyone that our industry is at an inflection point and securing financing, even at a micro-budget level with filmmakers that have years of experience, feels incredibly challenging,” says writer/ director Clarke Wolfe. “We see an opportunity with this campaign to provide access and information cinephiles don’t normally get while also making a holiday horror movie that genre audiences will love.”

FIENDSGIVING seeks to raise $55,000 to shoot the opening sequence starring Levine as Xander, a douchey tech bro on his way to a Thanksgiving meal with his mother,  estranged sister and long term, long distance, low commitment, casual girlfriend Taylor. Unfortunately for Xander, he crosses paths with a masked assailant…and The Gobbler is born!

Inspired by movies like ‘You’re Next’ and ‘The Strangers’ with the sense of humor and relationships of Bob Clark’s ‘Black Christmas,’ FIENDSGIVING sets the table for fear and family drama that all audiences can relate to whether they celebrate Thanksgiving or not. 

Using livestream technology, direct chat between backers and filmmakers, and conducting interviews with industry professionals, FIENDSGIVING’s campaign offers an all-access look into the experience of indie filmmaking that sets backers up with the knowledge, tools and community to bring their own stories to life.

To learn more or contribute to the campaign before December 31, 2024, visit: IndieGoGo — FIENDSGIVING.