We're very excited to announce that a 30-minute sample of our Lyme documentary, UNDER OUR SKIN, has put us in the running for the prestigious IFP ``Award for Socially Conscious Documentaries.'' In addition, we were awarded a screening slot at IFP Market, which will place the rough cut of our film in front of high-level broadcasters and distributors in September. http://www.lymediseasefilm.com
Interest in the film has been high, with packed fundraising screenings in five cities; a pitch meeting with HBO; and interviews with national publications such as The Washington Post, The Scientist, and Forbes (...well, we tried). And with President Bush's announcement that he's been treated for Lyme, and Michael Moore's SICKO film making health care an election issue, we feel the time is right for this film.
We're now in the homestretch for completing our rough cut for Sundance Festival submission, and we'd like to call on the Lyme disease community to help us out in this final sprint. Even if you're not able to financially assist us, please help us spread the word among your friends, family, and influencers, so we can create a groundswell of excitement for our upcoming screenings. (We've placed our 5-minute film trailer back on our main website, so that you can easily forward it via email.)
And thanks again for all your support and stories!! Open Eye Pictures
Posted by bystander (Member # 11893) on :
up, with thanks.
Posted by Pure Lymie League (Member # 10421) on :
Can't wait for it to come out.
Thank you to all who have worked so hard!
Posted by Andie333 (Member # 7370) on :
kriskraft,
This is really wonderful news; I've continued to tell friends, neighbors, doctors and colleagues about your extraordinary film, and I can't wait to hear what ultimately happens in all your negotiations and with your screenings.
In the meantime, I'm glad you've got the trailer back on the site. In itself, it's a powerful introduction to the devastation Lyme can cause. Every time I see it, it makes me cry.
Thanks to you and your team for your heartfelt, accurate and wonderful work!
Andie
Posted by blackmon (Member # 1528) on :
Kris, This is great news - have been following the evolution of the film and I am so impressed with it. Congrats on the IFP nomination. Will keep my fingers crossed that it gets into Sundance, too - that would be awesome.
Are you still in need of donations? Will get the word out as much as possible.
Thanks, Nancy
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
blackmon, YES, they still need big $$$ to finish this off.
i heard privately from Andy Wilson in last 2 weeks; gave him a name of someone to contact about their giving big $$ for it.
they have something special to send to folks like that! Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
updating this; NEVER heard from the half-billionnaire son of Iowa's former Berkley Bedell who had to give up his FEDERAL CONGRESS JOB due to lyme disease! disappointing. Posted by Monica922 (Member # 13496) on :
WOW...this is GREAT! I am sending it around now.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i emailed director andy yesterday; got a THANK YOU today; didn't mention about coming here to post but i hope KRIS KRAFT will update us since she started this post also!
inquiring minds want to know! lol Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
I've had it posted on my myspace page for a while now; others might consider this too!
Posted by Elizabeth in MN (Member # 8466) on :
The link to this film is no longer working - it goes to a standard site that indicates the domain name payment didn't get made (hubby is a webmaster, which is why I suspect this).
Does anyone know what has happened? Is the film still getting worked on? Has the company folded?
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
elizabeth, email the director andy; see if he will respond.
As of this moment, all the links on that page are broken (still using the .COM version). To get into those pages, simply click them, then type ".ORG" over the ".COM" portion of the URL.
I asked Andy Abrahams Wilson (Executive Director/Senior Producer) about the film site not working yesterday (December 19, 2007), which URL to use to promote the film, when the film will be released, and about donating. Here is what he said:
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for your concern. Everything's up and running--it was just a small administrative glitch that was fixed.
To answer your questions:
1. For now use www.lymediseasefilm.com (Though we'll probably have a dedicated site with a different name when the film is released. No matter what, the old URL will link to the new one.)
2. Never too late to donate. Thank you!
3. The film will be completed March 1st and released some how and somewhere soon after that. Join our email list and we'll keep you informed.
Yay for good news!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
up for newbie I just referred to here! Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
kris,
i was referred to the trailor from another site, and could NOT view! I have a new pc, so it downloaded quick time, etc.
it started but the VOICE STOPPED after the 1st few folks.
also screen blurred/cracking up thru most of it.
what is going on or do I need to do on MY end so I can watch this with my new high speed internet? thanks! Posted by Cold Feet (Member # 9882) on :
Can someone please explain how this movie will be distributed? Will it be on DVD? What was the genesis of the movie? Did any of the producer's have Lyme?
Thanks for any answers...
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
cold feet, i can answer one question only.
director, andy wilson's sister has lyme; that's why he's doing lyme documentary.
they have NO idea on rest of your questions. go to their site; i believe you can sign up THERE FOR UPDATES as they occur.
otherwise, kris kraft updates us here also as they occur! hoped that helped.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i'm disappointed in the HIGH PRICES for tickets especially for us LYMIES....
for the rich celebrities; it's a drop in the bucket; just my opinion...
$40 - $100 per person Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
Betty,
Sorry you were disappointed in the cost. I guess I was expecting it, since anytime you are involved in a cause for a charity, it end up being part donation in the cost of tickets.
I did go ahead and buy two tickets. Anyone else out there also planning to make the trip? Also, does anyone know how many this particular venue holds?
Cathy
Posted by jmain3 (Member # 14110) on :
This is a hard price for
me too Betty especially
since I have been out of
work since November. My
question is that my best
friend and I are doing
everything from dog
walking to babysitting
(I am just still too
sick to hold a normal
job and not get fired)-
And I was wondering if
anyone was kind enough
to open their home in
the New York area for a
few days to let two
young girls stay so we
can attend! I just don't think we will raise
enough to get a hotel
with the price of gas
and my delicate state.
Thank you all!
Posted by KrisKraft (Member # 4329) on :
I'm sorry about the high price for this sneak preview, but I promise it'll be shown in less expensive venues in the near future. Keep checking our website for updates on film festivals.
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