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DERBY, England, February 22. A new short film using swimming as the backdrop is getting a lot of support from the online community, raising more than its initial goal of UK\u00a31,000 to help with filmmaking costs.<\/p>\n

\u201cButterfly,\u201d written by Alex Withers, tells the story of a teenage girl whose success in the sport is interrupted by a sudden epileptic episode. Using the poplar crowdfunding website IndieGoGo, Withers and his team have raised \u00a31,238 (US$2,060) and have expanded their objective to bring in \u00a32,000 (US$3,328). It\u2019s Withers\u2019 most successful IndieGoGo campaign, having raised just 503 pounds for \u201cMen of War\u201d last year.<\/p>\n

Watch the filmmakers\u2019 plea for funds to make \u201cButterfly\u201d in this trailer:<\/p>\n

<\/iframe><\/p>\nIn an email conversation, Withers told Swimming World about the origins of \u201cButterfly,\u201d and why swimming is the perfect sport to use in telling the story.<\/p>\nSwimming World:<\/b> Where did the idea for \u201cButterfly\u201d come from?<\/p>\nAlex Withers:<\/b> \u201cButterfly\u201d really began when several ideas collided to form a new story. For a long time I\u2019d wanted to tell the story of a young girl growing up and finding her feet amongst the many daunting choices life brings. I\u2019d also been searching for an opportunity to explore epilepsy for some time, having had a number of friends throughout life who suffered with the condition and realizing how poorly it\u2019s understood, and how little it\u2019s portrayed in film. Another past idea I\u2019d saved away, set against the backdrop of swimming, naturally found its way in when thinking about the driven, determined nature of the main character Jane, and from there the story took on a life of its own!<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> The story \u2013 about a female swimmer whose athletic career is put on hold when she suffers an epileptic seizure \u2013 could have had any sport as the backdrop. Why swimming?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> Very true! Swimming is one of the most demanding athletic sports a person can do and I\u2019m always in awe of how driven and determined a person can be in order to succeed in what they love. For \u201cButterfly,\u201d I wanted to tell the story of a young epilepsy sufferer refusing to let the condition rule her life and as a sport in which losing consciousness or lucidity means a life-threatening situation, it felt very natural for the character Jane to show great determination in the world of swimming. The beauty and unique feeling of being in and under the water is something we\u2019re all eager to capture in \u201cButterfly,\u201d and the power of water to inspire both wonder and fear is a striking motif throughout the film.<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> The film has raised more than 1,200 pounds through crowdfunding in a little more than a week. What will the money be used for in production?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> It\u2019s been an incredible first half for our IndieGoGo campaign, with our original target hit in just 72 hours after launch! All of the funding we\u2019re able to raise through our IndieGoGo campaign has an impact on \u201cButterfly\u201d that can\u2019t be underestimated – the look, feel and sound of the film rely on the hard work of the Production Designer, Director of Photography and Sound Designer along with everyone working in their respective departments. Everything from sourcing props and dressing locations to hiring industry-standard lenses and recording great quality audio means that the more we\u2019re able to put into the \u201cButterfly\u201d budget, the better the film will be and the more exposure it\u2019s able to get! Our next big goal is to reach the \u00a32,000 ($3,300) mark so that \u201cButterfly\u201d can become the best that it can be.<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> Will the film see theatrical distribution? If not, where will people see the finished project?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> After finishing \u201cButterfly,\u201d our hope is to get it screened as widely as possible at film festivals both in the UK and internationally. That way we can show the film to the largest audience we can over time, before seeking distribution for it via video-on-demand or DVD sales. I feel that the story has a very universal appeal that hopefully makes it something a great many people will relate to and remember.<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> What got you interested in filmmaking?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> As a kid I\u2019d always had a fascination with the way films are made and loved to watch \u201cBehind The Scenes\u201d featurettes wherever I could find them. It wasn\u2019t until my late teenage years though that I realized how accessible filmmaking can be. Watching indie films with smaller budgets than the typical blockbusters, my interest grew and grew until I finally knew I\u2019d found my calling in life. Soon I was working on set in a lot of different roles on a variety of projects and making short films for myself, with an insatiable hunger for filmmaking. Several amazing years later I\u2019m thrilled to be directing \u201cButterfly\u201d alongside my fantastic producer Ciall Kennett.<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> Who would be in your ideal cast for \u201cButterfly\u201d?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> We\u2019re actually going to be announcing the official cast for \u201cButterfly\u201d very soon, over on our <a href=http:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/butterfly\u201415 target=\u201d_blank\u201d> IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign<\/a> and our <a href=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shortfilmbutterfly target=\u201d_blank\u201d>\u201dButterfly\u201d Facebook page<\/a> for the film. To me an ideal cast is made up of actors who are truly passionate about their characters, bring something of themselves to the role and are not afraid to give it their all, and we\u2019re lucky enough to be working with some very talented individuals who deliver that in spades!<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> What\u2019s your swimming background?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> I\u2019m just an intrigued viewer! After learning to swim as a child I did once join a local swimming club for a brief time and was very keen on it. Sadly I just couldn\u2019t commit to the lifestyle at that time in my life, but ever since then I\u2019ve been fascinated by the people who do get to compete!<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> You mentioned Darren Aronofsky as an inspiration for this film. Who are some other filmmakers that inspire you?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> Like many directors, I\u2019ve always been very fond of the work of Stanley Kubrick. Not only do his films deliver a viewing experience like no other, but the man himself was an unparalleled innovator who pushed the boundaries of what\u2019s possible to create incredible works of art and entertainment. The only modern equivalent for me would be Gaspar Noe, director of \u201cIrreversible\u201d and \u201cEnter The Void.\u201d He\u2019s known for difficult subject matter, but there\u2019s no denying the awe-inspiring craftsmanship and storytelling power to be seen in his films. For the sound of \u201cButterfly,\u201d in fact, I and sound designer Matt Wright have found some key influences in Noe\u2019s work.<\/p>\nSW:<\/b> Any plans to make a feature film about swimming?<\/p>\nWithers:<\/b> At present we don\u2019t have one in development, but it certainly comes up in conversation a lot! Swimming presents a beautiful backdrop for shooting a film and it\u2019s certainly something I\u2019d be interested in writing about again in future.<\/p>\n<a href=http:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/butterfly\u201415 target=\u201d_blank\u201d>Indiegogo campaign<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shortfilmbutterfly target=\u201d_blank\u201d>\u201dButterfly\u201d Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DERBY, England, February 22. 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