“When will PLAY ON! debut?” The answer depends so much on funding! The sooner we’re funded, the faster this train can run. Movies are complex and costly creations with many people who bring their expertise into the mix. Below is an ideal TIMELINE for the creation of PLAY ON! We’ve already raised enough to finish the TRAILER. Moving on to planning for our first follow-up: Aimee in North Carolina, which is where Alison lives, too. UPDATE: Trailer is picture locked and ready for colorist!
STAGE 1
The TRAILER
September 2025 to NOW
- Start fundraising – CONTINUING
- Re-capture the 2008 footage – DONE
- Edit, score, and finish a trailer – IN PROCESSS
- Post on ToyDirectory, Social Media, etc. – IN PROCESS
- Use for Fundraising and Community Building – IN PROCESS
- Use for Grant Applications – DONE, and CONTINUING
STAGE 2
BLUNDERS short film
Aimee’s story in North Carolina
Starts NOW
- Edit the 2008 BLUNDERS story – IN PROCESS
- Film follow-ups with Aimee Symington of BLUNDERS – SETTING UP SHOOT
- Edit, score and promote 30- to 40- minute film
- Distribute via festivals, online and, in-person North Carolina events
- Use for further Grants and Fundraising
STAGE 3
PLAY ON! finished feature
Starts late 2026, early 2027
- Edit the other 2008 stories featuring Terrie, Brett, Ray, and Mike
- Film follow-ups on location with the dreamers in 2026/2027
- Edit and finish feature-length film with original score
- Distribute and publicize through conventions, festivals, streamers, TV, and online