RETAKE - A Feature Film

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Nick Corporon
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An LGBT drama about two broken souls driving to The Grand Canyon.
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Backers: 909
Average Pledge Per Backer: $89

Funded: $80,541 of $75,000
Dates: Nov 13th -> Dec 18th (36 days)
Project By: Nick Corporon
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Latest News

WE DID IT!! $75K GOAL MET!

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Around 8pm tonight, we got a backer email saying that Lauren L Johnson upped her pledge and it MORE THAN got us over our goal!!! SO WE ARE MAKING RETAKE!!!Thank you everyone for getting us funded!  We are so thrilled that we're getting to make the... (Read More)

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got 27 hours to go on our Kickstarter campaign with over $5,000 left to raise! BIG THANK YOU to you who have not only given us a donation, but also UPPED your donation!  You guys are amazing!!! If you haven't upped your pledge already, please... (Read More)

BLOOPER REEL & 52 HOURS TO GO!

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Retakers, You've suffered through ALL of our updates, so you've seen all of our videos.  Now you can watch us screw up trying to make these videos as a reward for your support, loyalty and beyond! 2 DAYS TO GO and over $8,000 LEFT TO RAISE.... (Read More)

A MESSAGE FROM LUKE! 84% Funded! 3 Days Left!!!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Retakers, Wow.  What an incredible weekend.  THANK YOU SO MUCH for backing us over our Double Donation weekend.  We made over $10K, which our awesome donor MATCHED.  We're now 84% funded, with 3 days to go! Our leading man is out promoting... (Read More)

4 Days Left! Collin gets caked!!! Sir Ian McKellen gives us a shout out!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Sunday Retakers! DOUBLE DONATION weekend CONTINUES until Midnight TONIGHT! (L.A. time)! Any money made (including INCREASED DONATIONS) get matched by an amazing backer!  So if you've been thinking about upping your donation, do it by tonight,... (Read More)

Spread the Word: Donations are DOUBLED this weekend!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Retakers, All hands on deck!!!  Last night a hefty backer contacted us and made us a terrific offer.  This person is willing to match ANY and all DONATIONS and INCREASED DONATIONS from now until Sunday at midnight! Any money made between now... (Read More)

Kit Williamson talks RETAKE, playing a hooker, and why LGBT projects matter!

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Retakers, Kit Williamson from EASTSIDERS and MAD MEN is playing Scotty, a gay prostitute who hooks alongside Luke Pasqualino's Brandon in RETAKE.  Watch Kit talk about the story and his role here! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see... (Read More)

Craziest video yet!!! (and casting announcement!)

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning Retakers,  As promised, here is our $35,000 video -- Nick's turn...but it didn't quite go as planned.  As Nick was rehearsing, actor Kit Williamson thought we were rolling...and well...he accidentally hit Nick before the camera was... (Read More)

Join our THUNDERCLAP for our final push!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Retakers,  As we roll into our final 10 days of the campaign, we really need your help getting the word out. We're using THUNDERCLAP, a new social media tool that allows us to use your social media for a single Tweet/Facebook update/Tumbler... (Read More)

Follow Friday and beyond!

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday, Retakers!In honor of Friday, we'd like to just make a shout out to some supporters who helped us cross some big thresholds! Andrew Ahn - our 300th backer!  Andrew is also a Kickstarter filmmaker.  More info on his movie... (Read More)

Meet Producer/Cinematographer Collin Brazie!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
 "Who is that hunky straight guy in your video?" everyone keeps asking.  Well, meet producer/cinematographer Collin Brazie, who hails from the great state of Ohio.  Watch Collin talk about his love of independent cinema, how he got into... (Read More)

$30K Pastry Reward - it gets crazy!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning Retakers, Sean got it first with the cupcake, then Nick, then Collin stepped it up by taking a pie in the face at $20K.  Now that we crossed $30K, Nick decided to take it up a notch. Watch: You can have your cake and eat it too!  ... (Read More)

$30,000 & Cyber Monday Sale!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Retakers! Did you have a good holiday weekend?  We did!  We crossed $30,000!  Thank you for your support and assistance in helping spread the word. But we're still a long way from $75,000, so we're having a CYBER MONDAY SALE!  We've slashed... (Read More)

Black Friday Sale!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Backers Only Exclusive VIDEO: What We're Thankful For!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Meet Director Nick Corporon!

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday-Before-Thanksgiving, Retakers! We had an incredible weekend -- we are now 1/3rd funded!!!  Thanks to some backers last night, we crossed $25K!  Amazing!  Keep spreading the word vie email, Facebook, Twitter. It's working! And keep on... (Read More)

$20K!! This Cupcake Video is Twice as Crazy!

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Woohoo! $20K line crossed!  Thanks for getting the word out, everyone! Thanks to our backer Christine Gallagher for getting us there! We weren't sure how we were going to top Sean and Nick's cupcake reward videos, but...well...we did!  Thanks to... (Read More)

Follow Friday, $20K, and SMOLDER CUT

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Retakers, We are literally $525 away from hitting $20,000!  We can do it! Because it's Follow Friday, I'd like to give a quick shout-out to some of our amazing backers who helped us reach some goals. Annabel Teal, for getting us the exact... (Read More)

$17,000 Benchmark Reward To Backers (#NickShame2014)

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Retakers, We reached $17K last night, and as promised, Sean got his sweet cupcake revenge on director Nick!  Check out the video below: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Please continue to spread the... (Read More)

VIDEO: Meet Producer Sean Mandell and the importance of LGBT Cinema

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are soooo close to $17K!  Keep spreading the word and help us get there! Kickstarter is ALL or NOTHING, so thank you for continuing to get the word out. Sean Mandell is a multi-hyphenate, multi-talented guy with a wide range of experience.  Hear... (Read More)

We passed 20% of our funding goal!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, We had a great weekend in terms of funding!  Thanks to you guys, we made it over 20% of our funding goal!   20% funded?! YES! We here at Team Retake are so blown away. Thank you all for your support! We still have a long way to go to... (Read More)

RETAKE Kickstarter Launch Party & Luke P & $13K!!!!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A lot of great stuff went on last night and we wanted to update you on everything! LAUNCH PARTYLast night we invited our LA backers and all of our good friends out to our RETAKE Launch Party here in Hollywood at our friend's loft at Hollywood &... (Read More)

$11,000!!!!!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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RETAKE UPDATE #1 - $7,500 Promise #ShameSean2014

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow....we are truly blown away by the support we got today from all of our backers!! Reaching nearly $9,000 so far is extremely encouraging.  As a thank you we made a ridiculous video, making good on a promise to embarrass/shame Producer Sean. Great... (Read More)

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