Measure Twice | Gemelli Films Xmas

THE STORY: To pay off a property lien and save his home, a reclusive, widowed carpenter is pushed by a family friend to teach an eight-week woodworking class to a trio of local misfits. Through the process of teaching his students practical skills, he begins to heal from his grief and rediscover a sense of purpose and connection to the world around him.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Gemelli Films is listing all opportunities on this page. People will be able to claim roles and producer positions, which will be listed below as they are made available. All fees paid for roles and producer positions include a reimbursement plus a 10% Return on Investment (ROI) once the film is distributed. All acting roles will receive still photos and at least once clip of a scene that they are in for their portfolio. All producer positions will be named in any awards that this film received. All contributors (actors and producers) will receive 2 tickets to the premiere plus invitations to any screenings of the film.

THE PROCESS: Roles and producer positions are listed below. Our first day of filming will be April 6, 2026 in Eastern Long Island, NY. We wrap on April 17, 2026. The film then goes into post-production and will be released in early 2027.

CONTRIBUTIONS: There is a donation link as well as the opportunity to purchase "thanks" credits and "Guardian Angel" credits to honor people that have passed on. Please see below.

Roles

Would you like to read a scene before claiming a role?
Please request the sides by emailing Production@GemelliFilm.com.

Fran

65 - 75 years old. Monique's mother. One scene where she meets Matthew and recognizes him from her past.

DAY PLAYER.

Films 4/16/26 & 4/17/26

$750

Roy

45 - 55 years old. Barbara's (TBD) husband and Chris's (TBD) step-father. 17 lines across four scenes.

DAY PLAYER.

Films 4/15/26 and 4/17/26

$2,250

Producer Positions

Producer

Be involved in all of the decisions, meetings, casting, story and more. You will receive a credit as "Produced by" in the opening and end credits, as well as be named as the producer for any major awards that MEASURE TWICE is nominated for and/or wins. You will receive invitations and tickets to all screenings and premieres. You will be able to represent the production team in a variety of events, as well as come to set and provide input. ($20,000 - 2 available)

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Creative Producer

Give your input on the creative process of bringing this film to life. Work directly with the writer/director of the film to ensure that the film is both theologically accurate, motivating, entertaining and teaches a lesson without being preachy. You will receive invitations to all screenings and premieres. You are welcome to come to set and provide input as we film. ($10,000 - 3 available)

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Ministry Producer

MEASURE TWICE is a faith-based film. As a Ministry Producer, you will have the opportunity to represent the film when it is shown in churches and communities, sharing our message of love and compassion. You will receive tickets to all screenings and premieres. ($5,000 - 5 available)

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Associate Producer

Join the very first table read over our video call (Google Teams) as our cast reads the script together for the very first time and give feedback. As Associate Producer, you will receive tickets to all screenings and premieres. ($2,500 - 10 available)

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Sponsorships

Producing a film has a lot of different elements. All of these elements cost money. We are allowing people and companies to sponsor some of the elements that we need to produce this film. Any person or company that sponsors a category will receive a credit for that category. (For example, if you sponsor catering, you would receive a credit of "Catering Sponsored By" plus the name that you want credited.) Thank you for your generosity!

Craft Services

Craft services are snacks and beverage provided on set for cast and crew throughout the day, such as granola bars and bottled water. Our days typically last 10 - 12 hours, so crafty is a must!

$1,000

The "Hero House" is the most important location for MEASURE TWICE. This house will be John's house, where the majority of the story takes place. It will double as the accommodations for some of the cast that comes in from out of town.

Breakfast Catering

It is industry standard to provide cast and crew with breakfast when they arrive to set. It is usually a simple breakfast that they can take with them while they get ready for the first shot.

$2,000

The Church is the second most important location. It is where Matthew introduces John to Chloe, Chris and Addie . It is also the location of the big celebration at the end of the film. We are using a real church, so the money will go to it as a rental fee!

$3,000

Lunch Catering

It is also industry standard to provide lunch on set for cast and crew. This helps keep the cast and crew together in one location so that we can start on time after the lunch break and finish out our day strong.

$2,250

Every film needs production insurance, and MEASURE TWICE is no different. Fortunately, Gemelli Films can add this film to our yearly production insurance for an additional fee.

$500