Independent filmmakers depend on our network of friends and like-minded people who help us move our projects along to the finish line. Whether in film, books, music, etc., you are a major factor in what we do. So, I’m asking for help one more, and final, time regarding the finishing funds for “The Sandoval 64.”

When you donate $15 to the film fund (using the “Donate” button on the right) you will receive the colorful, vinyl and easily removable bumper sticker as shown above. This INCLUDES shipping. What a bargain! So, order yours today and proudly show yourself as one of our supporters.

And, as before, if you donate $25 to the film fund, you will receive a copy of the DVD upon completion of the final edit (expected in early November, if not sooner). A donation of $50 and you will receive the DVD and the bumper sticker! A $100 contribution to the finishing funds, and you will receive a special invite to the movie premiere (travel and lodging not included), the DVD and the bumper sticker. All shipping included.

Thank you for your support!
Nina (who can’t figure out why, after comma’s the spacing above is so weird)

Thanks to a good friend, Tom Donelan, whose family were friends with Kim Hunter and her husband Bob Emmett, I have a copy of a hand-written and signed recipe from Kim H. to his mother. It’s a recipe Kim H. received from Mme. Renoir, wife of well-known french director, Jean Renoir. The recipe, a family favorite for Tom, and a new favorite of mine, is for Chicken Saute in Butter. (everything is better in butter!)

If you donate a minimum of $15 to “The Sandoval 64″ finishing funds (donate button on this page) between now and Sepember 15, 2011, I will send you this one-of-a-kind item in a protective plastic sleeve:

* copy of the recipe, including Kim Hunter’s signature
* a brief career history for Ms. Hunter
* the story behind the recipe and how it came to me.
* AND, the name of all contributors will appear in the film credits.

We have raised a total of $1800 of the $5000 needed to complete “The Sandoval 64.” We need your help to complete this film. We hope to raise the needed funds by July 25th, and complete the final edit by August 15th so we can submit to a nimber of the fall film festivals, including the Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in Albuquerque. “The Sandoval 64″ is a moving documentary on the marriage equality issue as it has occurred in New Mexico when 64 gay and lesbian couples were married on Feb. 20, 2004. It includes updates on the issue in New Mexico, and includes music by Holly Near and Sister Funk. Marriage equality will remain an issue until this right is achieved.

You support and generosity is greatly appreciated.

Jeff and Gordon were too far back in the line, waiting to get a marriage license, when the doors closed to marriage equality in New Mexico.

Jiivanii and Martha were the last couple to receive a license (although serveral couples were able to register their license after a brief ceremony on the courthouse lawn). Also appearing in this clip is their daughter Jennifer.

“The Sandoval 64″ chronicles the marriage equality issue as it has occurred in New Mexico, featuring interviews from gay and lesbian couples who received marriage licenses on February 20, 2004, and those who tried to get licenses that day but were too far back in the line when the window closed. The film also covers the political maneuvering that has occurred in the New Mexico state legislature since 2004, until the most recent attempts to nullify equality in the 2011 legislative session.

For all intent and purporses, the 64 marriage licenses granted that day are still legal, and have not been contested in a court of law, nor has the state legislature passed any legislation rescinding those licenses.

If you would like to contribute to the final post-production costs of this documentary film, just click on our “Donate” button. We will also be posting the project to IndieGoGo, with the trailer, in April. Your contribution to our film fund will receive the same incentives we will provide on IndieGoGo.

Thank you for your interest and support.

My celebrity cookbook, Reel Food from Reel Women: Our Favorite Dishes, is now available on Amazon.com.

The book has had very favorable reviews, including AfterEllen.com, Examiner.com, Lesbian Lounge radio program, and the Albuquerque paper the Alibi Weekly.

Order your copy today, and support our independent film projects!

You can also support our film fund by donating today at the link on this page. Your donation is handled securely by PayPal.

I will be making a major announcement in late November about two film projects. Both of LGBT content. Please check back.

Until then, I hope the fall weather is treating you well.

You can still purchase a book at the reduced Summer Pride Price of $20 + S & H. Global Priority Mail also available.

Favorite recipes were contributed by (in alphabetical order): Brenda Adcock, Linda Andersson, Michele Balan, Ty Beh, Christina Bouajila, Carrie Carr, Claudia Christian, Linda Crist, Stacy Codikow, Desi Del Valle, J.D. Disalvatore, Michelle Ehlen, Adrienne Fishe, Catherine Fridey, Katherine Fugate, Nisha Ganatra, Rosser Goodman, Carmen Goodyear, Kelli Herd, Lori L. Lake, Hudson Leick, Maria Lynn, Bridget McManus, Fiona Metcalfe, Andrea Meyerson, Roberta Munroe, Jenni Olson, Francesca Prada, Safiya Songhai, Deborah Stewart, Anne Stirling, Briana Stockton, Adrienne Wilkinson, Laurie York, and many friends.

Order at http://reelrecipes.com

It’s 128 pages, full color, of mouth-watering recipes!
Thank you for your support with a purchase of our book.