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January 2012

Our IndieGoGo campaign brought us more wonderful advocates and contributors, but it also brought us another corporate sponsor: Ravinia Reading Center!  Aimee was lucky enough to speak to Holly Shapiro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director of Ravinia Reading Center in Highland Park, Illinois, about what led her to start a reading center, what makes RRC different, and some advice she would give to parents. 

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Reading Shouldn't Be Scary

Holly was always fascinated with language and that led her to pursue a graduate degree in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. She continued her studies in Minnesota with Jean Osman and Paula Rome, learning a pure Orton-Gillingham approach to reading.  Now with Ravinia, she makes sure that her professional staff, also all Speech-Language Pathologists are using the same explicit, structured, multi-linguistic approach.

She says, “It’s not a place where I’m hiring outside contractors and everybody comes in and does their own thing. There is some re-training involved where the therapists start by sitting in and observing me. We go from there to co-teaching, and then independent teaching.  And even after that, I'm constantly popping in to do a little modeling or to observe a session. It's ongoing."

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Ready for Readers

Aimee asked Holly what Ravinia Reading Center offers. Holly replied, “We offer remediation sessions, our typical attendance being twice a week for 45 minutes. It’s all one-on-one, of course, in little, private classrooms. We do one thing, teach reading and spelling, and we do it well.” She continued, “I think that having a small-scale, clinical environment allows us to evolve. We don’t use a program that somebody wrote ten or twenty years ago.  I can’t write a book about it. I found that I can’t even write a teacher’s manual; every time I try, it becomes out-of-date the next week. When new information comes out, I’m able to say, you know what? I think we need to do a little more of this and a little less of that. And we all do it, and I think that’s what makes us special. “ 

Another satisfied customer

It's been a long day...

January 2012

90 days. $12,860 raised for Dislecksia: The Movie. All because of YOU. Thank you to the 97 funders that helped us exeed our goal of $12,000 on IndieGoGo! These funds will go towards paying for high definition graphics, original musical compositions, and a new film website. We wanted to thank and honor everyone who donated any amount because every dollar counted in this campaign, so here's a BIG THANK YOU to:

Debbie Pontelandolfo: It has been great to see Harvey's passion blossom into the film Dislecksia, The Movie.  Thank you, Harvey, your crew, advocates and supporters for bringing awareness of what can be a stiffling condition to the world.  The more people know, the better their lives can be.  I look forward to seeing the completed film and enjoy reading of your updates online.  Keep up the good work.

Penny Wagner-Auchmuty donated on behalf of son, Payne Auchmuty

Melinda Ferrell-Thompson
Karen Gingerich
Kimberly Murphy
Aimee Santos
Penny Wagner-Auchmuty
B. Jolene Graves
Desiree Gaiser
Caroline Robson
Rio Gaiser (in honor of Uncle Roy)
Quincey Benson
Elias Inaty
Brian Kysela
Lebby Salinas
Dyslexics Rights
Hadria Douglas,
Leanne Fesenmeyer (in honor of Lucas F.)
Karen Rousso
Sheila Moses
Laurie Williams

Eileen Hitch
Jessica Brandon
Elizabeth Ravelli
Dynaread Special Education Corporation Samantha Ravelli
Mary Alice Landis
Phyllis Orlowski
Lisa Srogi
Richard Gaiser
Billy Hahn
Melissa Peltier
Nira Scherz-Busch
Ruth Lature
Randall Fulgham
Sue Apito
Celia Foster
Margaret Johnson (in honor of Loye Athena Daniel)
Michael Joseph Matteucig
David Whippie
Joseph Fico
p! Curry
Molly Reno

Samantha Ravelli. Beth Ravelli says, "Samantha teaches me everyday to Never quit, Never stop trying, Never give in and Always be proud of who you are. I'm honored to be her Mom <3"

Sam Ali: Anxiously awaiting the final cut...It's an honor to be part of this project! 

Candra L. Campbell
A. Faye Boscarelli (in honor of Deston)
Paul Travaglione
Eugene and Angela Orlowski
Linda Morrissey (in honor of Kyle Morrissey) Andy Vaughan
Ceri Williams
Holly Shapiro
Susan Getzinger (in honor of Scott Getzinger) Ravinia Reading Center
Gina Oley (in honor of Max Oley)
Tana Hattery (in honor of Payne)
Dawne Killing Kornhaas
Brent Krug (in honor of NJK)
Lynn Flaster (in honor of Richard Flaster)
Anne Elvgren
Caroline Gardner

William Parsons (in honor of William H. Parsons)
Noor Ali
Payne Auchmuty
Wisam Ali
Betsy Beaumon
Kathleen Wagner (in honor of Payne Auchmuty)
Michelle Rae
Christine Grenier
Gilbert Teal
Helen Sperry
Helen Pantuso
Nancy Karon
Kathleen Root

Kathy Root
Certified Dyslexia Testing & Tutoring Specialist
Founder, Dyslexia Rx, LLC

Successful, dyslexic writer Caroline Gardner (Facebook Page: Caroline Gardner, BA © ) is a very proud sponsor, on behalf of RASP, the only publishing group to exclusively publish and promote dyslexic writers:
www.r-a-s-p.co.uk

Rob Williams
James R. Shewan
Wendi Zimmerman
Margaret Manz
Shelley Allen (in honor of Nathaniel Allen) Cathi Curtis
Alaska Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Wanda Farnell (in honor of Lilli Rose and Joey) Kim DAmico
James Boyd
Deborah Pontelandolfo
Christine Daley
Kathy Person,
Chester Goad
Peter Spellos
George Baluzy
Nicole Wagner (in honor of Payne Auchmuty) Diane VanderGiessen
Bob and Richelle Ward
Allie Hubbell
and Caroline Jones.

December 2011

Happy December everyone!  November was a busy month for the Captured Time crew with the International Dyslexia Association's Conference, and we came out of the month with some very exciting news: our first corporate sponsor!  DYNAREAD: The Way to Fluency became our first corporate sponsor and was able to take part in our IndieGoGo campaign which makes them an IndieGoGo Producer in Dislecksia: The Movie’s end credits!

A few days after the conference, Aimee was able to catch up with DYNAREAD founder, Hans Dekkers and some of his team (Mark, Dave, and Sylvia) to discuss the company and how they came to be Dislecksia: The Movie’s first corporate sponsor.  Dynaread is a brand-new online Learn-to-Read tuition program, based on the latest scientific understandings on dyslexia. Dynaread delivers strong "I can read!!" experiences right from the very first lesson.

Aimee: How did Dynaread start off?

Dynaread founder, Hans Dekkers

C Mark Wessinger Ph.D: Cognitive Neuroscience

Hans: It started off about 5 years ago with a single child in my area, who was 9  years old and stuck in reading.  The parents had basically given up on the child, but I’m somebody who likes teaching, who likes to try and find what is best, so I didn’t stay down, so I started researching.  Now we’re a team of 15 together trying to make a difference. 

Aimee: Dave, what has been your experience working with Hans and Dynaread?

Dave: For me, I could tell when I was interviewed by Hans that this was kind of a labor of love, very close to the heart, and I like how he spoke from his heart about it. And he talked about his individual connections with students.  That’s when I immediately thought about my connections with students that I’ve worked with who’ve been struggling, and if this can help people like that, and I’m all over it. 

Aimee: Hans, how did you find out about Dislecksia:  The Movie?

David Munro MA: Special Education and Counselling Psychology.

Silvia Mazabel Ortega BA: Clinical Neuropsychology and Learning Disabilities.

Hans: I tried to scout around to find it because I wanted to stay in touch with what’s going on in the field…not only in the research field - the science field - but also in the advocacy field.  And I found your movie and I watched the trailer and I was very impressed with it and I liked it immediately.  I like how you were approaching the topic, very similar to what we do.  I didn’t smell a pursuit of money, I smelled a pursuit of making a difference for dyslexic children, so that’s when I said ‘Hey, I’m willing to be a corporate sponsor of the movie.’ 

October 2011

Over the past few weeks, we have been THRILLED with the backing we’ve received for the Dislecksia: The Movie funding campaign so far. In the past week we have made MANY new friends who have recently heard about the project and are excited to help us spread the word about this film and the important story it tells. 

Because of all of this, we feel we weren’t able to give our Kickstarter project the love, tears, and sweat it deserves (I don’t do blood, which is why I replaced it with love). So due to this realization, we are planning on cancelling funding on this project and moving our fundraising campaign over to IndieGoGo. IndieGoGo is another broader fundraising platform like Kickstarter that helps raise funds for projects that are creative in any way. WE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED OUR NEW PROJECT TODAY! CHECK IT OUT HERE!

If you have any questions or concerns about your pledge, please feel free to contact us at captimepro@gmail.com or 860-567-0675. Our IndieGoGo campaign is officially up and running, and you can check it out here. We have a great trailer featuring Billy Bob Thornton, Sarah Joy Brown, and Joe Pantoliano, as well as some pretty cool rewards. Want to be an Associate Producer on Dislecksia: The Movie? Well, here's your chance, plus you'll know you will be helping teach kids how to read! Stay tuned for our first IndieGoGo webisode, which will introduce you to this new site and all the different features of the campaign!

P.S. Happy Dyslexia Awareness Month!

August 2011

After one successful project on Kickstarter, we’ve decided to go back to this great crowd-funding site for partial help in paying for original musical compositions, launching a brand new film website, and end credits.  We’ve contracted great people to make these parts of the film a reality.  They have donated to the film by giving us great service for under their normal professional rate, but they still have to get paid.  That’s where you can help.  Your donations can help pay for these important parts of the film, and you get some great rewards for pledging!

Dislecksia: The Movie Producers: Eric Gardner and Harvey Hubbell V

For the 181 backers that pledged during our first Kickstarter campaign (thank you again!), their pledges are able to be combined with Kickstarter: The Sequel.  That means that if they pledged $20 towards our first campaign, and $30 for our new campaign that’s happening now, they’re eligible for the $50 reward level, on top of the rewards they will receive from the first campaign!  What a deal!  Rewards for this Kickstarter campaign range from a Dislecksia: The Movie pen, to access to the producers of Dislecksia: The Movie through phone calls, dinners, or screenings.    

July 2011

So far, we’ve held three Dislecksia: The Movie audience participation screenings (Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Princeton), and are gearing up for Ocean City, NJ, which will happen Saturday, July 23rd.  The responses we’ve received from the screenings so far have been great, and we’re looking forward to hearing what these audiences have to say about the film.  Every participant in these screenings is helping to shape Dislecksia: The Movie into a better film, and the entire crew thanks you for your participation. 

Thank you, Beth, for all of your hard work on this event, and for that, we give you the title of Honorary Crew Member of the Month.  Aimee spoke with Beth about her connection to dyslexia and the film, and gained some real insight into the importance of advocacy.

Aimee: How are you connected to dyslexia? 

Beth: Well, I knew when my daughter, Samantha was really young… I didn’t know what it was. I just knew something wasn’t… right. I don’t even want to say the word “right” because ... you just learn differently.  I knew it when she was very young, at like three, but everybody kept telling me I was crazy.

The honest to God truth is when Sam was diagnosed, I was just like every person: “Pfft, what’s so hard about that? Reversed letters. That’s not a problem. We’ll deal with that.”

Aimee: But it never is that simple, is it?

Beth: After trying different schools, and programs, my family eventually made the decision for Sam and I to move to Ocean City to get her the help she needed. I chose Ocean City was because they had The Wilson Program implemented it the longest, I knew it was somebody more experienced and I knew with Sam’s severity she’d need somebody very experienced in what they were teaching.

Aimee: What happened that made you connect with Harvey and Dislecksia: The Movie?

I found Harvey by actually going on the website um youtube, I use to go on the website to try to learn.  And then the next thing I know, I think I wrote you an email. And you respond to us like, ‘Oh wow these are legitimate people. These people are really going to do something, you know.’ I was like thrilled.

Aimee: Now, you and your daughter, Sammi, recently got a bill passed in the State of NJ that formed the NJ Reading Disabilities Task Force.  How did that come about? 

The reason people tell me that this got any notoriety, or that dyslexia was noticed and stuff was that there was this little girl who was standing up alone saying “I’m dyslexic, will you help me?”  Sam and I would travel to Trenton all the time and she would testify in front of the Education Committee because once she realized she could read she wanted to help other kids. So she would go up there all by herself and testify.

June 2011

The dyslexia world, like all worlds, is a small one, and it seems to have gotten even smaller since we’ve started putting together these audience participation screenings.  Back in April when we showed clips of the film at the CT Film Festival, we invited Lexercise Chief Knowledge Officer Sandie Barrie Blackley to join us for the panel discussion. 

In our talks leading up to the event with Sandie about Lexercise, we talked about the recent release of The Lexercise Screener, an online tool that allows parents and clinicians to spot children who may be at risk for dyslexia.  At that time, research was being conducted on The Lexercise Screener by Dr. Linda Lombardino at the University of Florida in Gainesville.  You can see the positive results of the online screener here.

Fast forward a few months and here we are planning for a road trip.  As we previously mentioned, we were aiming to hold several audience participation screenings in Northern Florida and having not such great luck when a lightbulb went off: What about Linda down at University of FL?!  Mere hours after we hung up with Linda after our initial conversation, she had a date and venue cleared at the University of Florida!  That’s the power of dyslexia advocates! 

It's a jungle out there.

With the ball rolling (and rolling fast) down in Gainesville, here are the details: We’ll be holding an audience participation screening on Tuesday, July 12th at the College of Education at the University of Florida.  The screening will be held in Norman Hall, Room 137 from 7:00pm – 9:45pm.  If you’d like to get involved, or would like more information about this event, please contact the office at 860-567-0675 or by email at captimepro@gmail.com.  Thank you to Linda and her team at University of Florida!  We’ll see you in 35 days.  Let the countdown begin!

May 2011

Dislecksia: The Movie is going on the road! After a successful rough cut screening of clips from the opening night of the CT Film Festival, under the reccomendation of our wonderful advisory board, we are putting together several audience participation screenings across the country. These screenings will show the entire 90 minutes of our almost finished film in order to gain candid feedback from a varied audience.

The greater the audience that can appreciate and be educated by the film, the greater the impact Dislecksia: The Movie will have. Since Harvey is a non-linear thinker, the film follows his "not so straight arrow" style of thinking, and we want to make sure that while the film twists and turns along the way, the audience still gets it.

We plan to hold screenings in Northern Florida the week of July 11th, and will be in Princeton and Ocean City, NJ the following weel (pretty good timing for us to be near the shore!) Check out our events page for more information here. If you'd like more information on how you can help us with screenings in your area, check out this guide on our facebook page here. Please contact us at 860-567-0675 or captimepro@gmail.com with any questions. We would love to have your support! Time to start packing!

March 2011

Coming in 2011.  Really.  If you haven’t seen the short teaser of what was shot in Los Angeles on March 7th, you should. It's right here! Dislecksia: The Movie is coming!  Captured Time East and West came together to shoot the conclusion of Dislecksia: The Movie at Glenwood Studios, along with some help from Sarah Joy Brown.

We owe a big thank you to our crew who showed up after weeks of being pushed back, excited and ready to finish this important documentary.  Most of us have worked together on this project for years, and it’s always a great feeling to get everyone back together, especially for this important shoot.  The funds that we raised through our Kickstarter project got us to this point, so it truly was your donations at work!

Stay tuned for an interview with one of the camera operators from the shoot for his Crew Member of the Month piece, but first, let’s talk film festivals.  On April 6th, the opening night of the CT Film Festival will feature short clips from Dislecksia: The Movie!  At The Palace Theater in Danbury, CT starting at 6pm, Harvey will speak about his experiences growing up with dyslexia at a time when not much was known about the learning difference.  Through his time directing and producing Dislecksia: The Movie, he’ll talk about the advances we’ve made since then, and what we need to do to make sure that the 1 in 7 people in the world with dyslexia get the help and understanding they need. 

Afterward, a panel discussion of area educators, parents and students, policy makers, brain scientists, and attorneys will answer any questions from the audience, and lead a discussion on an action plan to continue spreading dyslexia awareness in the community. Find the answers to the questions you have, enter into a community that will support you, and see that you are not alone.

The audience will then be able to continue the conversation in The Palace Theater lobby to an upscale film industry cocktail reception to benefit Dislecksia: The Movie sponsored by Union Savings Bank, featuring the find food of executive chef, Michael Bick’s "Somethings Fishy Catering” complimented by Belgium’s newest export; PALM Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Tickets start at $35 (which include a $10 donation to Dislecksia: The Movie) and can be purchased through the EventBrite page here.  Tickets are limited, so please don’t wait!  Please contact the Captured Time office at 860-567-0675 with any questions.  Thank you so much for your support of this important film and we’ll see you in Danbury on April 6th!

January 2011

Being an independent filmmaker is a struggle for many reasons, but we love what we do so we continue on.  As Harvey says, “filmmakers are stamped at birth.”  Finding the funds to create a film is a long, difficult process, and our friends and family often bear the brunt of hearing about our funding woes.  That’s why, when someone close to the project makes a donation, it’s because they not only understand the importance of the film, but also the struggle that goes on behind the screen.  Our January Donor of the Month falls into that category: Harvey’s sister, Linda, and her husband, Bob.

Harvey and his sister, Linda

Grandpa Bob and his four grandsons

Linda has her own computer consulting business, NIAS, Peterson Software, that develops software for colleges and universities.  She and her husband, Bob, spend as much time as possible with their four children (two children and their spouses) and four grandsons, attending their soccer, baseball, and tennis practices and games.  Below, she explains the reason for her donation:

“[We] donated money to [Dislecksia: The Movie] mainly because '[Harvey] is my little brother' AND I want him to be able to get the movie finished and released so that lots of people can see it and understand dyslexia. We are all so very proud of what he has accomplished since he graduated from high school.  It proves to many people that you can be successful without going to college and by following your dreams.  I was his 'big sister' that helped him with his school work before I went to college.  When I was in college, I still helped him as much as possible. 

Harvey, his dad, and his four sisters

Hopefully, his movie and speaking engagements will make more people understand about learning problems, dyslexia being one of them.  His tireless efforts to help others is heart- warming to all of us.  Our daughter-in-law suffered with dyslexia in high school and college.  When she saw a preview of the movie, she asked my son "Now, do you understand what I go through?"  She felt the movie was very good and very thorough in explaining the problems that people with dyslexia have.”

Thank you, Linda, for your support and donation to Dislecksia: The Movie.  This film articulates the challenges that dyslexia causes, and helps others that don’t have dyslexia understand this learning difference.  When this film makes it way into living rooms, classrooms, Board of Education meetings, and legislative sessions, it will make a difference.  With every passing day that is spent working on this film, it becomes a stronger piece. 

We are currently working on the Conclusion to Dislecksia: The Movie, and at this point, the interviews that were recorded with Billy Bob Thornton, Sarah Joy Brown and one of the toughest advocate Moms we’ve ever met have been added to the film.  The story continues to come together, and our message is loud and clear.  We are going to change laws and lives for dyslexics.  Your support and tax deductible donation to Dislecksia: The Movie will help us do that. We are also offering corporate sponsorship packages to LD-based companies - help us finish this film and get the the word out about your company and services in a variety of ways. Contact us today for more information!

January 2011

Thank you!

YOU’RE FUNDED!  What a great message to receive just in time for the New Year.  In 90 days, Dislecksia: The Movie raised $17,002 on Kickstarter, with the help of generous donations from 180 backers, exceeding our goal of $15,000.  These donations will help go towards the final costs of post-production and bring us one step closer to finishing Dislecksia: The Movie!  We couldn’t have done it without the help of old friends, new supporters, and friends and family, so thank you, to all 180 one of you!  Take a deep breath.  Here’s goes….Thank you to:

Kathleen Kandler and her daughter

Amanda Cunningham, Jessica Cunningham, CJ Lombardi, Stacey, Cathi Curtis, Paul Jays, Daria Lippmann, Angelique Murr, Sharon Pavon, Michael Joseph Matteucig, Kathy Root, Horace Harned, Ed Levick, Angie Nelson, Virginia Henning Mills, Nancy Gamble, Belinda, Gina Long, Theresa Collins, Jay Fusco, Christine Portelance, Katherine Ray, Holly Kaminski, Bari Levin, Kathryn Strand, Paige Davis, Diana Casteel, Paul Travaglione, Nicolle Gutierrez, Colleen Theresa McSpirit, Julie Gupton, Mitchell Abdullah, Rachel Bradley, Maureen Soch, Laura Cavalleri, John Bruns, Christine L. Collins, Debbie Pontelandolfo, Aled Parry, Sharon Miles, Laurain Small, Liza Coe, Mary Ann Santos, Diana Yonkouski, Bruce D. Haag, Rebecca Northcutt, Lisa Schuchman, Linda R. Morrissey, Matt Thompson, Declan Hubbell, Amelia Chick, Gary Ploski,

Connie Whippie, Rebecca Hart, Diana Garrett, Charlene Mercadante, Paul Mercadante, Julie Koelig Tobin, Mary Rose Theis, Donna Hill, John Lynch, Yuko Tsuji, Wendi Zimmerman, Mary, Patricia McGuire, Wendy Ramos, Patrice Liquori Athanasidy, Kerri Schiavo, Shanna Volpe, Lainee Engel, Kickstarrt Tina, Debbi Scott, Jennifer Biang, Cupcake, Voodo Fe’, Robin, Nicole Blood, Amy Little, Bridget Grady, Kelly Attebery, Sonja Moreau, Sam Ali, Leslie Sullivan, Michelle Brady, Robin, CogniBeat, Tony Pantuso, Susie Schapiro Nevins, Mike Dean, MB Wright, Pamela Veazie, Traci Law, Nick Arfaras, Kathleen Kandler, Helen Pantuso, Therese, Colleen Hetherington, Molly Reno, Tom Carney, Maryanne Holland Ruh, Melissa Mae Flaherty, Angel Dey, Kathleen Curtis, Tyler Cohen, Milaura Spelman, Noel Janis-Norton, Ronnie, Kim Matthews,

Debbie Pontelandolfo (congratulations!)

Marty Lang

Rhonda Hill, Cyndy DeLucia, Chris Shea, Phyllis C. Orlowski, Lino Capozzi, LeeAnne Clark, Mariette Austin, Nancy Nickerson, William B Murray/Wally Duke, Susan Hubbell, Jim Castonguay, Stacey Panchyshyn, Amelia McCarty, Lynn Cox, Gail Mittleman Benenson, Julie Behn, Christina Tejada, Christine Hislop Pudelko, Bianca Bob, John Hensley, Victoria H. Schwartz, UrsulaA, Helen Kaelin, Jenn LoNigro, Carina Gebl, Sharon, Marie Kertesz Capiris, Carol Mobley, Connecticut Film Festival, Jerelyn, Susie van der Vorst, Meraud De Dun Carraig, Pam Kanfer, Rob Williams, Susan Tuck, Steve Carnevale, Rachel Konstantin, Nicole Santos, Mary Mullaney, Magda, Tracy Taylor, Annie’s Mom, Philip Rubin, Joseph Vecchione, Jerry Taylor, Sharon Carlson,

Maura Petersen Celik, Amy Friedman, Jodie Siwik, Colin Van Deusen, Carol Beattie, Maria Backlund-Hassel, Diana Coutts, Dave Winters, Rema Sayge, Kim Burdick, Cindy Russell, Tom and Karen Russell, Marty Lang, Barbara Shapiro, Yvonne Walters, Kim Luoma, Lisa, Gil Teal, Kathleen Rapp, David Obershaw, Amy Duffield Fiederowicz, Karli Santos, Nicole, Eileen McCoy, Luann Mullen, Jaime Buckley…thank you!

November 2010

Donor of the Month!

Our Donor of the Month is Katherine Ray, who, like most of the professionals we work with, is quite the multi-tasker, AND she’s dyslexic!  She’s donated both her time and money on various occasions, always willing to share her knowledge on the film industry and fundraising efforts.  In fact, when she stopped by to talk about grants for “Dislecksia: The Movie,” Aimee sat down with her for some girl talk…well, not really.

Aimee:  Every time I talk to you, it seems like you have something different going on.  What is it that you actually do?

Katherine: I am a line producer. I wasn’t always a line producer but I worked my way up.  It’s hard to say what I do because I still have my fingers in theater and I still have my fingers in television and film.  I’m a production professional. My latest endeavor is Metamorphosis Productions.  I am Executive producer/Artistic Director of a new residency improv/ puppetry/ indie film/video production, arts education center.

Aimee:  Out of everything you do, what’s your favorite?

Katherine:  Line producing is my favorite.  I love doing line producing because it’s right down in the field, its managing money, it’s managing the production and head babysitter and I tend to be good at that.

Katherine has donated to Dislecksia: The Movie through the International Documentary Association, as well as to our newest fundraising efforts on Kickstarter. She's even stopped by the office a few times to hand deliver donations - the crew always enjoys her visits and stories!  She understands how hard it is to get funding as an independent production company, and that sometimes you have to be creative…a lot creative.

“I am very fortunate to be a freelancer; I work in both the entertainment and corporate production worlds. This gives me access to people of means like CEO’s, bank presidents and other entrepreneurs.  I have no fear playing the game of “what’s in your pocket?” In which I politely ask them pull out the cash they in their pocket or wallet, then ask them how much of what they are showing me is going to be donated to the cause.  They never not give, whether it is 20 or 200 dollars, and it’s always done in a polite positive manner and taken with much gratitude, which leaves everyone happy.  My doctor recently learned the hard way when he pulled out a few hundred dollars.  “Dislecksia: The Movie” made out well that day!” - Katherine Ray

Katherine, thank you for your support of “Dislecksia: The Movie.”  We appreciate all that you’ve done for us and look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.  To see Katherine’s advice on how to make it in the film industry, check out this sneak peek clip here on YouTube. While you're there, check out some other clips from Dislecksia: The Movie as well as some wisdom from Albert Einstein on our page.

Dislecksia: The Movie is currently 51% funded on Kickstarter, with only 32 days left to go!  We need to raise $7244 in the next 32 days in order to get all $15,000 to put towards post-production.  We need your help.  We cannot do this without you.  This is an "All or Nothing" funding web site, so every dollar counts! Please join Dislecksia: The Movement and help fund change here.

November 2010

Dislecksia gets a Kickstart!(er)

In light of the need for funding to finish Dislecksia, the Captured Time team has initiated a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter.com.  When you first heard about our project on Kickstarter, it had literally just been launched.  Now, we’re about a third of the way in, and 20% funded…practically veterans. 

Now we're spreading the word about our fundraising goal non-stop via Facebook, our blog, Twitter, and through smoke signals.

Established in 2009, Kickstarter is a “crowdfunding” based website for funding creative projects.  Creators must submit a project proposal to Kickstarter to be approved, after which they select a minimum financial goal and a target deadline. Anyone can pledge a monetary donation, and depending on the amount pledged, donors will receive various collectibles and signed production stills, among other rewards, from director/producer/dyslexic Harvey Hubbell V.

Most importantly, the funds are only collected if the target amount is reached by the creator’s chosen deadline.  In short – if the goal isn’t met?  We don’t get anything.  Ergo: we need to meet our deadline!

Our target goal is $15,000.  Our deadline is January 2, 2011.  2:07 PM to be exact.  We currently have 46 backers that have pledged a total of $3113.00 over a span on 30 days, and we thank them tremendously for their support.  But we’re not done yet.

That’s where you come in – and we need you more than you could ever know.  Your donations go directly to post-production, the “final stretch” of the film, if you will.  Please help us add hi-def graphics, compose the score, finalize the mix, and help us promote this film to help change public opinion. With all-or-nothing funding, $1 will go a long way. Any amount pledged with help.

These final costs will create a professionally finished piece, in a format acceptable to major film festivals around the world - a crucial step in gaining distribution.

Yes, you.

...you can!

October 2010

Dyslexia Awareness Month!

Happy Fall from Captured Time!  October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and Harvey will be traveling all over to, indeed, spread awareness all this month.  Before the first plane takes off, however, we have one very important launch of our own to make: Kickstarter! Dislecksia: The Movie has been accepted as a project on the groupfunding network Kickstarter, and we have 90 days to raise $15,000! For your donation, you get some pretty cool Dislecksia gear, as well as the ability to join a community that is helping teach kids how to read! One dollar can go a long way, so please help us by making a donation and spreading the word when our project goes live!

Check out Harvey's profile here!

Now, back to Harvey's busy itinerary. His first stop has him landing in Indianapolis, IN during the first week of October.  On Wednesday, October 6th, Harvey will be all over Indianapolis, speaking to students about his experiences with dyslexia and how this learning difference turned out to be a positive in this life, at three area schools: Metropolitan High School, The Hutson School, and St. Thomas Aquinas School.

Harvey will also be part of an invitation-only brain trust meeting, to start planning for a larger event next year to kick off Dyslexia Awareness Month!

That night, Harvey will speak to “The Dyslexic Mind: The Challenge and the Gift,” at Cathedral High School, an event that is open to the public.  For more information, please visit our Events page here.  Thank you to the Indiana Branch of the IDA for inviting Harvey to their city!

Cathedral High School, IN

Great minds think alike, because the following week, the Maryland Branch of the IDA will host Harvey at Loyola University on Wednesday, October 13th as he tells his story about “Overcoming the Struggle to Read.”  For more information, please visit our Events page here.  During his time in Maryland, Harvey will speak to students at Highlands School, The Jemicy School, The Odyssey School, and (just announced!), the Baltimore Lab School.  We are excited to be able to reach the public about dyslexia and continue spread awareness as we strive to finish the film.

For our supporters in Ohio, the 2nd annual Dyslexia Awareness Rally will be held on Wednesday, October 6th on the State House South Lawn, from 10am – 2pm.  The Rally will include speakers, testimonials from dyslexics, a dyslexia simulation, and much more!  For more information, visit the COBIDA Events page here.  Although Harvey will not be present, we fully support the changes that are coming to OH.  Let’s get these laws passed and our kids reading! To see the latest news on what changes are being talked about in OH, check out this article from the Columbus Dispatch.

September 2010

Crew Member of the Month

Captured Time’s Crew Member of the Month is a jack of all trades, who came into the project as our sound editor and quickly took to wearing many hats at Captured Time West, even securing our interview with Billy Bob Thornton with his professional connections. Peter McCabe, another dyslexic crew member, took some time out of his busy schedule to speak to Cap Time Coordinator, Aimee, on why he chose to work on the film.

All photos courtesy of www.petermccabephotography.com

Some members of Dislecksia's think tank

Aimee: What about the film made you want to get involved?

Peter: It was compelling on a lot of different levels.  I never thought of it as a community of people, just something that was happening.  It’s nice to see that there is a think tank pushing for answers and solutions and ways to handle it.  So, it was pretty beautiful on a lot of different levels for me. 

Aimee: What’s been your favorite thing to work on for the film?

Peter:  They all have their own charms.  What was really cool, was working on the audio before I met Harvey in person.  It was kind of like I got to know him really well, and when I met him he felt like an old friend, it was really cool.

Sarah Joy Brown recalls an emotional time during her school years.

One of my favorite things was] going out and doing shoots, and watching these people tell their stories and how they open up to us.  [Peter helped record and photograph our Billy Bob Thornton and Sarah Joy Brown interviews.]  Being let in their houses, or them showing up and telling their stories and watching tears well up, you know have someone going through their process.  It sort of unifies you, just sort of helps kick in the fact that there's a community who's suffered. When I was a kid you didn't really talk about stuff like this.  You just did the best you could to get through life, through school, you know?

Aimee: What do you do when you're not working on "Dislecksia: The Movie"? 

Peter: When I'm not working on Dislecksia, which is rare, I'm out either shooting photos or working on records, on music with bands.  I just wrapped up working on a new Morgan Spurlock picture, called the Fan's Hope down in San Diego. It's about Comic Con, and it was an amazing adventure.  [We] filmed and we shot stills to make a coffee table book to go along with the movie.

I [also] work with a band called Vintage Trouble.  Their record just went up on iTunes that I produced. Everyone should listen to that, they're just awesome.

Aimee: Ok, last one.  Anything else you’d like us to know.

Peter: Everyone should go see [Dislecksia: The Movie].  It’s fun.  It’s a tear jerker, too. 

Thank you, Peter, for joining the Dislecksia: The Movie crew! We have exciting news coming up about Donors of the Month, as well as updates on Harvey's speaking engagements happening in October, so stay tuned!

August 2010

Dislecksia gets some star power!

The Dislecksia Crew: Peter, Harvey, Aimee, and Eric. Not shown: Michael, Vinnie & Derek.

 Captured Time Productions is proud to announce that Billy Bob Thornton and Sarah Joy Brown of The Bold and the Beautiful, agreed to be interviewed for “Dislecksia: The Movie” during our recent trip to LA!

As soon as we got the call, we were off! We’d heard about Billy Bob Thornton’s experiences with dyslexia and knew it was a great testimony we’d love to add to our story. Dyslexics compensate for their weaknesses by excelling in other areas, and Billy Bob is no exception.

Billy Bob Thornton won an Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium for Sling Blade!

A successful actor, musician, writer and director, his many talents have made him the household name he is today. While relating memories about the frustrations of schooling and how dyslexics have an entirely different experience, he told us about the people in his life who encouraged him and helped him reach the place he is today. His mom and his high school drama teacher's support played largely into Billy Bob's success outside of school.

Billy Bob showing us pictures from his youth.

As Billy Bob Thornton and Sarah Joy Brown have joined the project, a recognizable face of dyslexia is emerging; but if you’re the parent of a dyslexic, you already know what that face looks like! Please help us represent their needs to the world. Keep spreading the word about “Dislecksia: The Movie. This is the time to make this film a reality.  Get in touch with us to learn more!

We’re just trying to help kids read, and we need your help to do that. Although donations are appreciated, consider what else you can do to advance the cause of dyslexics. Can you put us in touch with your schools and community to set up panel discussions, speaking engagements, and sneak peek previews of sections of the rough cut? Maybe you can host a fundraiser? If you haven’t, tell your friends and family!

P.S. Despite Dyslexia is in the running in the Pepsi Refresh Project for a 250K grant. If they win, they will donate $10,000 to Dislecksia: The Movie. You can vote for them at www.refresheverything.com/despite dyslexia, by texting 101667 to 73774, or by voting through the Pepsi Refresh Voting App on Facebook. Voting only takes seconds of your time each day, but if enough supporters do it, we can change the world!

For more information on voting, click here for a how to video!

June 2010

Soulmates become Angels

Some of our greatest supporters are very near and dear to us. Harvey Hubbell IV is one of those people. He and his wife, Ann, wanted to help their son’s film reach completion. During the project, Mr. Hubbell came to recognize the traits of dyslexia, and how his struggles in school mirrored those of his son. When he saw the early cuts of the film, he knew it had to be made and shared with others.

They set about putting aside funds to help finish the movie. But February 16th of this year, his life ended abruptly. While still grieving, Harvey’s step-mother Ann passed away less than 3 months later. After a long and rich life and 22 years of happy marriage, both passed away this spring, leaving family members remembering and those touched by their lives fondly reminiscing.

Mr. Hubbell’s wish to see his son’s work finished is not forgotten though; a week before Ann passed away, the money they put away for the movie was provided for the production. Although nothing could replace them, their memory lives on with their wish to see the film made.

Family was very important to Harvey and Ann, and they cherished the time they had together. Because of the genetic component of dyslexia, it’s possible they felt Dislecksia: The Movie was an important way to show love for their family, and others, by leaving a legacy that spoke to children with learning differences, and the people who care about them.

Whether or not dyslexia runs in your family, it’s not too hard to find a few degrees of separation between yourself and estimated one of the one in seven in the world with dyslexia (Mayo Clinic). With your support and donation, we can raise awareness about the issues they face, and provide a lasting influence that will change the way people view dyslexia.

We’ll never forget Harvey and Ann Hubbell, two soulmates who became angels and left us a legacy we’ll always remember.

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