Welcome to Dookie
A$8,100
of $8,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 22nd Sep 2013 at 2:00PM.
'Welcome to Dookie' is a comedic short film starring Peter Rowsthorn (Kath and Kim, The Comedy Company) and Khye Skoda an amazing young talent!
Here is a link to an ABC radio interview about the project: ABC Radio Interview
The story is about a father and son, who fictitiously are the only two residents of Dookie, Victoria Australia. In the beginning of the story, they create a promo video in order to get people interested in Dookie so that the train will arrive at the station and boost the population. These optimistic characters see something big, and promote it, no matter how small the audience may think it is - and their enthusiasm drives the comedy. In the end will they succeed? Will the train finally come? We don't want to spoil the ending for you but let's hope so!
After the film finishes the credits roll, this is when we see a few short interviews with actual Dookie residents and businesses - confirming that Dookie is a real town with fantastic opportunities, people and lifestyle. When the credits end we see an interview of a long-time resident who states that the fact is, the passenger train hasn't stopped in Dookie since 1953...but this doesn't have to be the case.
We're entering 'Welcome to Dookie' into Tropfest this year and the signature item is "change". Help us launch this short-film as a platform to get as many people interested in getting the train running again as possible, to create real change!
***Special thanks to the below local Dookie businesses for their generous donations as rewards:
- Tallis Wines www.talliswine.com.au
- The Gladstone www.dookiepub.com.au
- Wilma's B&B
Here is a link to an ABC radio interview about the project: ABC Radio Interview
The story is about a father and son, who fictitiously are the only two residents of Dookie, Victoria Australia. In the beginning of the story, they create a promo video in order to get people interested in Dookie so that the train will arrive at the station and boost the population. These optimistic characters see something big, and promote it, no matter how small the audience may think it is - and their enthusiasm drives the comedy. In the end will they succeed? Will the train finally come? We don't want to spoil the ending for you but let's hope so!
After the film finishes the credits roll, this is when we see a few short interviews with actual Dookie residents and businesses - confirming that Dookie is a real town with fantastic opportunities, people and lifestyle. When the credits end we see an interview of a long-time resident who states that the fact is, the passenger train hasn't stopped in Dookie since 1953...but this doesn't have to be the case.
We're entering 'Welcome to Dookie' into Tropfest this year and the signature item is "change". Help us launch this short-film as a platform to get as many people interested in getting the train running again as possible, to create real change!
***Special thanks to the below local Dookie businesses for their generous donations as rewards:
- Tallis Wines www.talliswine.com.au
- The Gladstone www.dookiepub.com.au
- Wilma's B&B
The Challenges
Risks that we see in dealing with this project are trying to schedule all interested parties together in time for the Tropfest deadline! However, just as the characters of the film are optimistic, so are we!
With all the support we've generated so far and the commitment of our team, I can't see this being a major obstacle at all!
With all the support we've generated so far and the commitment of our team, I can't see this being a major obstacle at all!
Any pledge over this amount will receive a copy of the DVD after Tropfest has screened in December!
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
Any amount over this will receive a copy of the film once Tropfest has screened in December PLUS their name in the credits under Special Thanks!
18 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 13
Any pledge over this amount will receive all of the above PLUS a voucher for a bottle of wine, to be picked up from the cellar door at the prestigious Tallis Winery located in Dookie!
8 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 13
For two people who pledge this amount, you will receive all of the above PLUS one nights accommodation at the beautiful Gladstone Hotel (www.dookiepub.com.au) in the heart of Dookie!
1 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Aug 13
Anyone who pledges over this amount will receive, a copy of the film, a voucher for a bottle of wine ( to be picked up at the cellar door at Tallis Winery: www.talliswine.com.au), an invitation for two to the cast and crew screenings. PLUS one nights accommodation at the very cozy Wilma's B&B in Dookie! PLUS their chosen name as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the film!
1 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
Any pledge over this amount will see their name in the credits, receive a copy of the film, a voucher for a bottle of Dookie's finest wine ( to be picked up from the cellar door at Tallis Winery in Dookie: www.talliswine.com.au ) PLUS an invitation for two, to the cast and crew screening in October!
10 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13