Greetings!! My name is Derek A. Brown Sr. and I am a happily married husband, father of 3 awesome children and filmmaker. I have been making films since 2010 and everything I know now is self-taught. Most of my work I haven't charged for because I love giving creative beings, entrepreneurs, and small businesses a voice when they ordinarily don't have one. My motto is "Producing BIG Visions for the GROWING Visionary". I stand firmly by that. I don't have a staff, so when I go on a shoot, I take my wife and 2 of my children with me. I take my wife for the help and my daughters for the exposure. The videos I shoot uplift and encourage. I don't give my services to anyone or anything that does not offer a positive message.
Helping people bring their offering to light is very important to me. And just because you don't have the budget to promote it, doesn't mean you should have to do without. As an artist, I completely understand what it means to have little to no money for projects, which is why I don't mind sharing my talents to help others. The bulk of my portfolio is compiled of videos that offer a platform for those just trying to be heard. Some gigs were paid, some paid very little, but to most I donated my services. I have used my talents to help organic farmers, artists, writers, musicians, bloggers, pen makers, singers, writers, etc. I do what I do because I love art and artists in all forms and I take great pride in my work. If you would like to meet some of my videos click here. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated because it would allow me purchase much needed equipment that would help me to reach a larger group of artists and individuals.
I started this campaign to raise $4500 because there are a few things that would make what I do so much better. Right now, a major drawback I have, is only being able to edit from home. I could really use a Macbook Pro with Final Cut because it would allow me to be able to travel outside of my home and edit on the road. If I could edit on the fly, It would allow me to gather more footage and see what I may need before I leave a location. It would also allow me to provide my muse with their product sooner. I also need a field recorder (Tascam DR-60D MKII). I am currently shooting my video with a Canon DSLR. They shoot great footage and will allow for an external mic, but it lacks a headphone output. I am also in need of a track slider, stabilizer and a USB focus remote control for my rig.
Fortunately, over the years, I have been able to accumulate a decent amount of equipment, but here lately, I just have not been able to generate enough revenue to purchase these items as well as take care of my family and household obligations. I did have a day job, but I have spent the last few years being laid off. Making films has become my only source of income. In the event that I do not reach my goal amount, I will still be investing your contributions into purchasing whatever equipment I can because every little bit helps.
With your help I can take my filmmaking to the next level. I can continue to make great films of great people far beyond the reach of my little ole home of Oxford, MS. I can show the world more and more artists of all genres. I can give to others because of what you have given to me. Thanks for taking the time to listen and I appreciate you.
Respectfully
Derek A. Brown Sr.