Beginning July 12, Arkansans will have the opportunity to support Searcy native,
Joe Aaron, co-creator of Disney’s popular animated series Doug, in his
efforts to create a feature film titled Guttersnipes.
The father of an autistic child, Aaron wrote the
family-friendly film to address autism, homelessness and race relations.
“At age three, my daughter was diagnosed with autism,” Aaron
said. “I started thinking, what will happen to her when I’m not around? How will
she live? From these thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears I created
Guttersnipes.”
The project is being funded in part through Kickstarter, an
online funding platform for creative projects.
“When I started out, the only way to work in the
entertainment industry was to ‘play ball’ with the Hollywood power brokers,”
Aaron said. “That’s why Kickstarter and the independent film movement is so
important. This time, I’m the producer, and there will be no Hollywood
interference. By using Kickstarter, and with the help of the community, my film
will remain mine – family-friendly and shot in my home state.”
About Joe Aaron
An Arkansas native, Aaron is a Harding University alum and a
graduate of the American Film Institute. He is best known for his work as
co-creator of the popular Disney animated series Doug. Aaron worked
in television production for many years, including a stint at the
Children’s Television Workshop and as an on-air promotion writer
and producer for HBO, Cinemax, Comedy Central and E!.
Co-author of the children’s book Doug's
Big Shoe Disaster, Aaron is also writer, producer and director of the
feature film Crazy Jones – winner of numerous awards, including Audience
Choice Best Feature at Cinequest International Film Festival. He is featured in
two documentaries: Dreams on Spec and Autism the Musical.
About Guttersnipes
Guttersnipes director Shuchi Talati is a Los
Angeles-based filmmaker and a directing alumnus of the American Film Institute.
The film depicts the relationship between a homeless teenage girl and an
abandoned 12-year-old autistic girl on a quest to find their mothers. It
explores themes in race relations, autism awareness and female empowerment.
Guttersnipes will be shot at a yet-to-be-determined location in Arkansas.
For more information, find Guttersnipes at Facebook.com/Guttersnipesfilm
or visit online at GuttersnipesFilm.com.
About Kickstarter
Kickstarter enables the community to donate money toward a
film or creative project. Sponsorship levels begin at $5 and up. Kickstarter is
an all-or-nothing funding method. Campaigns must reach the full funding goal
before time runs out or else donors will be reimbursed. The Guttersnipes
Kickstarter campaign launches July 12, 2012, and ends Aug. 26, 2012. The
fundraising goal is $150,000. Donate at kickstarter.com.
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