Now or Never - Feature Film
Maximus Van der Westhuizen | Film
- Jennifer Onyeiwu
$4,703 of $22,000 Raised
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WRAPPED!!
Dear friends, family, and film whānau,
We did it—together!
In the still, inky hours of Tuesday morning on a deserted Dom Road, we shot our final scene. Thirteen whirlwind days, three city blocks, and—believe it or not—eighteen police cars thundering down the street (don’t ask how we wrangled that!). I’m still buzzing from the adrenaline and lolly snakes.
This film is the product of pure heart. Our crew—scrappy, hilarious, and endlessly hardworking—became a family. I know it seems cliche but maybe that's why they're cliches. From Max, our fearless writer/director, who somehow kept his cool through every curveball, to the cast who brought every scene to life, I couldn’t be prouder. Special shout-out to Jacko's lamp. Let's see if it makes the edit.
But as the saying goes, now the real mahi begins. Max is already deep in the editing suite, piecing together the magic we captured. We’re so close to sharing this story with the world, but we can’t do it without you.
If you’ve cheered us on, donated, or just sent good vibes—thank you. Your support has carried us this far. Now, as we enter post-production, we need you more than ever. Please consider sharing our campaign, spreading the word, or chipping in if you can.
We’re making something special, and you’re part of it.
With all my gratitude and excitement,
Jenn
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