Last night I was up late on the phone with Dianne Ashford taking care of some Echo business. The clock struck 12 midnight and I realized the date was January 11th 2012. Now, this is a special date for many reasons. For one, my sister Janika celebrated her 33rd birthday today, its also the date of birth for our lead actor Rockmond Dunbar (Happy Birthday yall!!!)
So, when I announced to Dianne that it was midnight, January 11th 2012 she screamed and burst into laughter and so did I. Because, a year ago today, we started the online fund-raising campaign for "Echo at 11 Oak Drive" on iFundie.com!
A year ago today, we had NO funding, NO official supporters, and NO idea of how this whole thing was going to pan out. All we had was HOPE and a treatment for a screenplay that we both knew we had to bring to fruition.
A year ago today, we could not have imagined that we would raise $20,000 in 2 months with YOUR help! We could not have imagined that so many supporters (including 5 and 6 year olds) would make support videos for our film. We did not know that our decision to do this independent film would lead to shouts of joy, tears of pain, long nights, early mornings, an incredibly unexplainable journey, and the most strengthening test of our FAITH to date! We were in for the ride of our lives, and YOU joined us for the roller coaster!
Here we are a full year later, having stepped off of a major cliff, allowing the wind to catch us. Wiser, Stronger, Smarter, and more Resilient than ever! One year later and "Echo at 11 Oak Drive" is in the editing process! We will be releasing the trailer soon!
We THANK YOU in 2012 and for years to come for your involvement, support, encouraging words and prayers during this journey. We will continue to keep you posted, WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN!!
Please continue to support by "Liking" on Facebook "Retweeting" on Twitter and sharing our website with your folks! Info Below!
Cinematically Yours,
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-Crystle Clear Roberson
Echo at 11 Oak Drive Director|Writer
www.echoat11oakdrive.com
Twitter @EchoFilmmakers
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