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In a near-future America, work does not end when the shift ends. It ends when the system decides.We are adapting Ellie Burdg's novel into a 90-minute independent feature — and we are building it from this community. No spoilers. No secrets you can't share. Just a world we are creating, and a chance to be part of it before the lights come up.
Come meet the team behind Outlaw Poet Digital Films' upcoming feature The Price of Staying. Grab a coffee, ask questions, hear readings, and find out how you can be part of something bigger than a movie.
THE SCHEDULE — 5 Dates, 5 Ways to Step Inside
Sunday, September 27 · 2:00–5:00 PM
Hosted by Northstar (Director)
Curious what it takes to turn a novel into a feature film? Stop by, grab a drink, and chat with the director one-on-one. No presentation, no pitch — just real conversation about the story, the world, and how a Colorado Springs indie film gets made. The Crowdfundr campaign is live — scan the QR code at the table to step inside, explore the tiers, and become part of the build from day one. Bring your questions, bring your friends, or just bring yourself.
Sunday, October 11 · 2:00–5:00 PM
Hosted by Northstar + Hayden Fay (Production Designer)
Ever wonder how a movie finds its look? Join the director and production designer for an open conversation about the visual world of *The Price of Staying* — the color language, the sets, the design choices that turn a script into something you can feel. Whether you're into film, art, design, or just love seeing how things are built, this is your chance to look behind the process. The campaign is rolling — scan the QR to find your tier.
Friday, October 23 · 7:00–9:00 PM
Hosted by Northstar + Ellie Burdg (Author)
An evening with the author. Ellie Burdg reads from the novel that started it all, followed by an open Q&A about the story, the adaptation process, and what it means to see your words take shape on screen. This is the closest you'll get to the creative heart of the project before the cameras roll. Books will be available. The campaign is live and growing — scan the QR to get in before the night ends.
Sunday, November 8 · 2:00–4:00 PM
Hosted by Northstar (Director)
The Crowdfundr campaign is rolling, the community is growing, and we want to celebrate everyone who's helped get us here — and welcome everyone who hasn't joined yet. Drop in for an afternoon coffee, hear where we are in the journey, and find out how you can still be part of the build. Low-key, grateful, and wide open. QR at the table — one scan, one step closer.
Saturday, November 21 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Hosted by Northstar + Special Guests
The final stretch. The Crowdfundr campaign is in its last push, and tonight the QR code flips — scanning now takes you straight to the campaign page. No landing page, no detours. Bring your phone, claim your tier, and help us cross the finish line together. Whether you've been following since September or this is your first time hearing about the film, you're welcome at this table.
HOW TO SUPPORT
Can't make an event but want to be part of it? Visit: fnd.us/thepriceofstaying
Choose your tier. Choose your fate.
Tier | Amount
The Invisible | $5
The Frontline | $25
Swift Serve | $50
The Inventory | $100
Pathway A | $250
Patron | $500
Halcyon | $1,000
The Ascendant | $2,500
The Continuance | $5,000
Every contribution builds the world before the first frame is shot. No financial returns. No equity. Just a film, a community, and a set of perks that honor the backing.
This is not an investment. This is a contribution to a film that believes work, worth, and the body still matter.
Follow @outlawpoetdigitalfilms for updates.
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