Fireproof Film

Fireproof is a documentary centered around the lives of two mature 1D fans. Patty and Jennifer are two older One Direction fans who subscribe to the belief that Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles are in a secret relationship. Here is their story. email: [email protected]

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The inner lives of adult One Direction fans

What it’s like to be a grown-up and love a boy band online.

The lovely Rea McNamara reached out to me recently to see if I’d like to speak to her a bit to contribute to her piece for The Outline. She asked me about the film, and my own thoughts on shipping and the significance of it in older fans’ lives. Check it out!

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My dreams came true yesterday, I met a true hero here in my home city of Boston. Thanks to everyone for your support in the film. I received an A in the class and highest honors for the thesis. Click here to watch the final cut (with added footage). I’m a very happy camper today!!!

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Can you explain or say more about the title

I knew I wanted the title to be simple and also 1D related. I initially chose Fireproof because I was on a time crunch to put down a working title. I stuck with it because I think it describes perfectly how strong they both are, in very different ways albeit but that one fact is undeniable. They’re both still here and fighting.

Also, Fireproof is the best song ever recorded. :)

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Hello, can i ask who you used to follow and where? If you dont wanna to share its okay but i wonder if you used to follow larries on twitter or here on tumblr. Do you see any difference between them? Thank you x

I’m not sure I understand. I followed a handful of older 1d fans when reaching out and looking for subjects, but since finding Patty and Jennifer and completing the film, I now only follow them (and two liam fan accounts, I couldn’t help myself). As I will not be giving out Patty or Jennifer’s contact information, I don’t have any follow suggestions other than lilohasnocontrol and umthatsliam. Enjoy!

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Damn crazy woman. Sad sad sad. Your documentary is weak. And Not very well done. You didn't even begin to cover all sides. But you tried I guess I will give ya that. Very much 1 sided. Could have been a lot better. You didn't even cover how a person who sees it totally different would feel. Too bad.

I suppose I could have included an anti. I’ll keep that in mind if I ever choose to make a sequel. Thanks for your support!

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keep your stupid video out of larry tag fucking cunt. how much you paid to these people? they are bad actresses anyway, you probably hired them at the same agency where briana hired "freddies"

thank you for watching the film, I appreciate your support! as a strict guideline to making my documentary, I was not allowed to pay my subjects or receive any payments other than grants (which I did not receive either). please feel free to contact Tufts University Film & Media Studies for further verification of its authenticity. 

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Thank you to everyone who supported the project along the way, and a very special thanks to Patty and Jennifer. I could not have done this without you. Fireproof is now ready for viewing, enjoy!

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Fireproof Film

The Project: It’s pretty simple. I’m producing a documentary focusing on two, no more than three women devoted to fandom, particularly the One Direction fandom.

The Concept: This will not be like the documentary Crazy About One Direction, for a couple of reasons. Rather than focus on a group of fans or the fandom as a whole, Fireproof will detail the lives of one or two women and what brought them to love One Direction on such a deep level. Fireproof will also focus on more mature fans, ideally in their late thirties or older. The point will not be to to show these women in a negative light, but rather to show an unconventional side of fandom altogether.

The Director: I am a student at Tufts University in Medford, MA, just a few miles outside of Boston. This film will be my senior capstone project and will be worked on for a full year, until I graduate in the Spring of 2017. I have two committee members who are professors at the university overlooking the entire process from beginning to end. Proper protocol, including waivers and disclosure/consent forms will all take place.

I myself am a 35 year old returning adult student finishing my undergraduate degree in Film & Media Studies. I have an AA in Broadcast Media Technology, and have filmed and/or worked on several short student films myself. I am a One Direction fan.

How to Get Involved: Message me and tell me a bit about yourself! I’d love to hear why you think you’d be a good fit as one of the subjects of Fireproof. As previously mentioned, I am looking for women in their late thirties or older, but I would tend to prefer people in the New England area as well. HOWEVER, if you’re not close by please message me anyway. I am willing to travel if I find the perfect fan. I just ask that you reside within the United States.

Feeling uneasy or sort of interested but need more information? Feel free to message me, I’ll answer anything you need. Thanks and looking forward to meeting you all!