Support the Arts: Perception

Director Stan Harrington is currently working on his latest feature, Perception, and he needs your help to raise funds to complete the project.

There are some questions that may have crossed your mind in the 17 seconds it took you to read the opening line, and here are the answers.

Why should I donate to an independent feature film?  Independent films are the backbone of the movie industry.  They allow up and coming filmmakers to make a mark in the community, show their talent, and build their resume.  Some of the biggest name directors got their start this way; it gave them an opportunity to showcase their work and get noticed.  The independent film community in many areas are tight-knit, full of dedicated, hardworking, and talented individuals working for little or no money.  Independent films are comprised of brilliant collaborating talents that truly love what they do.

Who is Stan Harrington and why should I donate to his feature?  Stan Harrington (see previous post:
Who is Stan Harrington?) is as dedicated a filmmaker as they come.  He has literally put everything he has into his work and despite all of his hardships is still incredibly optimistic.  He relies on his talent to pull him through and it shows in each and every scene of his films.  Stan has pulled together an incredible cast for this film: Amanda Dreschler (Altered, Creed), Kely McClung (American Ninja IV, Blood Ties), Rob Pralgo (Vampire Diaries, The Blind Side, The Joneses), and many, many more passionate and amazing talents.

What is the movie about?  Here is the teaser for your viewing pleasure!


How much of an investment do I need to make?  You can donate any amount starting at only $1.  However, there are different levels if you  are looking to invest in a more noticeable way, but literally every dollar counts.  A mere $10 will get you a mention in the 'SPECIAL THANKS' section of the credits.

Where can I donate?  You can donate at IndieGoGo, a website dedicated to raising funds for independent projects.  The following link will take you directly to the Perception page: IndieGoGo - Perception Campaign

Who is Stan Harrington?

While filming Altered, I had the incredible opportunity to hang out with more than a few amazing talents, those on both sides of the camera.  One of those exceptional people was Stan Harrington.  This name probably doesn't immediately jump out at you, as I expect, but he is worth recognizing for at the very least his attitude toward hard work, which is a quality that has too often fallen under the radar.  Harrington (or Stelios Georgiadis as his parents intended) is the manager of the world famous Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood (yes, California).  This building has seen the likes of acting greats such as Marlon Brando, Robert DeNiro, Salma Hayek, Benicio Del Toro, Holland Taylor, Gary Ross, Eric Stoltz and Mark Ruffalo (list taken straight from the website, but pretty much says it all, AMAZING!).  Stan fell into this position after becoming an indispensable member of the staff and literally moved in.

I'm currently in the process of writing an article based on my recent interview with this engaging character, so in the interest of hopefully finding an outlet to publish it I don't want to expose too much. I can say that the focus will be his passionate support of SAGIndie and his continued efforts to make movies sans a budget.  Although I won't try to decode the meaning, I can assure you that his quote "I love Showtime!" will be included - if only out of curiosity for what it really means.  Stan Harrington is definitely someone that should be in your peripheral as he moves onto center stage in the coming years, showcasing his brilliant persistence in an industry that (in my opinion) is lacking this historically important aspect.