The Challenge: Shoot A 12 Minute Short Film in One Continuous Shot
A couple wakes up on a typical weekday morning. On the surface, their relationship is flawless. As their morning routine unfolds however, we start seeing through the cracks. Petty domestic bickering leads to major relationship upheaval as the couple brings the argument from the bedroom to the bathroom, to the kitchen, and to the car. By the time they get to work, some words have been said that will change their relationship forever...or so she thinks.
Hello! We are two Los Angeles based filmmakers who want to produce and direct a short film to submit to film festivals this fall. The competition is fierce for film festival submissions, but we think our short film story and shooting style has what it takes to be a contender.
We are shooting this short film in one continuous shot. No editing. It's going to be quite a challenge getting it right. There is almost no room for error. That means our crew and our actors have to be on point and ready to meet the challenge.
This will be a Screen Actor's Guild Ultra Low Budget short film. That way we open our film up to the possibilities of being able to use recognizable faces. These are the faces you see all of the the time in films and television. Since this is a low budget film, we are only required by the union to pay reduced fees to the actors in accordance with the union guidelines.
What does having known actors mean for us?
It means we don't have to fork out thousands or even millions of dollars which we don't have, to get a "name" attached to our project. A film with recognizable faces stands a much better chance of getting into a festival and the chance that more people will take the time to actually see our film.
What We Need & What You Get
We have already invested in development of the script and storyboards and now we need your help in raising $3,000 (USD) dollars to produce the film and hire the right people for the production.
What your donation will pay for:
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Actors for the film-There are only two characters in the entire film.
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Camera operator
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Sound operator
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Food for the crew for one day's shooting
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Gas for the production vehicles
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Insurance
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Festival fees.
**The director and producer are waiving all of their fees.
We want all of the money to go onscreen so we can make the best film possible with this small of a budget.
Funding Perk Fulfillment & Campaign Management - In addition to the cost of making the film, we want to offer you high quality Limited Edition perks - so you get great value items when supporting us. We also want you to feel involved in the film making process so we will be publishing detailed exclusive Indiegogo Funder updates throughout the various stages of production, so you can follow the project's progress.
How will the money be spent?
Here's a breakdown:
We have some great perks!
- Official Film Posters
- Autographed DVDs
- Tickets to a private screening and party in Los Angeles
- Onscreen producing credits
- The warm and fuzzy feeling you get for helping two filmmakers!
The Impact
What does this mean for you?
It means you'll be helping two passionate and motivated filmmakers who love making films. A couple of hard working down to earth good natured fellas who want to bring you along for the ride. We will do continuous project updates where you'll get to watch us every step of the way and be a part of the production. And when the film is finished we hope you'll come and see the film with us at our screening party!
Who We Are:
The Film's Director:
Manual Roman is a writer/director with experience working on features, shorts and documentary films. He most recently worked as assistant director for Woody Allen's film Magic in the Moonlight that wrapped production this year.
The Film's Producer:
Gary Nicholson is a writer/producer with experience working on features, shorts, documentary films, plays and music videos. He most recently finished a feature documentary film that is currently screening around the world.
Risks & Challenges
There are a few risks and challenges we will have to overcome.
The biggest hurdle is finding the right actors who can pull off the continuous dialogue requirements and do it all in one take which will last for approximately 12 minutes. That also includes our camera operator and sound guy. During filming, the actors and crew CANNOT mess up. One mistake and we will have to start over. So in order to minimize the risk, we will have to have several rehearsals with both cast and crew to get it right.
Here is what we have already:
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Two extremely qualified camera and sound operators who are up for the challenge.
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The set and the car needed for the shoot. Both were donated to use in the film.
The final challenge is getting the film into film festivals. Each festival has fees that range from $50-$100 dollars per entry. The fees do not guarantee that our film will get in and they are also non-refundable. We think our film and the story are great and have a good chance of getting accepted. But it's going to be hope, luck and perseverance that gets us to the finish line.
Other Ways You Can Help
Can't contribute to the campaign? Yes you can! Even if you don't have any money to spare, you can still help us out by getting the word out to your friends and family. We will of course give you props and a shout out on twitter, facebook and our campaign updates on here. We appreciate any kind of help. Even a pat on the back!
