The Toll Needs Help Getting Made

Rumor has it that the Nazis had quite the secret project back in the day. The stories about the Die Glocke, or The Nazi Bell, have been popular amongst science fiction writers speculating that the large bell could be a study in antigravity or time travel.  Writers Wylie Herman and Liz Anderson want to put their own twist on the lore.

Herman and Anderson have produced a film called The Toll, which is a love story set right after WWII. The movie focuses on Wesley Morris, a U.S. Signal Corps radio operator who is grieving the loss of his wife. A serendipitous meeting at the Golden Gate Bridge throws Wesley into a mix of grave decisions and The Bell itself.

The independent film is looking to be completed this year, and that’s where the crowdfunding begins. The Indie GoGo page was Indiewire’s page of the day on December 30th and there are only a few days left to reach the $7,000 goal. Donations will go toward editing costs, pick-up shots, festival submissions, and other promotional and post production work.

It appears the be a real labor of love for the cast and crew. The Toll was filmed on an almost nonexistent budget, but with a lot of care. Herman and Anderson, both writers, actors, and directors, decided to make work for themselves by taking their elements from favorite 80’s science fiction films and bringing it to life with a group of professionals who eagerly want to see the film be made. There are multiple and affordable perks for donating like contributor credits, signed post cards and even an invitation for two to the premiere in San Francisco. If you’re interested in learning more about the film, you can visit their IndieGoGo page here, the film’s official website here, hit up their Facebook here, and go ahead and follow them on Twitter and help spread the word!

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