Our Story
Hi
and thanks for taking time to look at my submission, my name is Alec
Wittschiebe and I am a sophomore attending Regent University for Cinema Television.
Late
last year I applied to the Creative Minds Group in Cannes International Film
Festival for an internship.
When
I received the acceptance letter from the Creative Minds Group I was extremely
excited for the opportunity. The Cannes film festival takes place in Cannes
France from May 14th - 28th. My acceptance means that I
will be traveling to Cannes to work as an intern for several major film
production companies (Fox, DreamWorks, and Paramount). The knowledge,
connections, and skills that I will gain from my two-week adventure at Cannes
will be absolutely priceless.
This
is where I need your help. I am doing fundraising to be able to help take some
of the financial burden off of my parents and myself. The cost of attendance,
along with room and board, is $2,600, and the airfare is $1000. Below you will
find a breakdown of what the $2,600 will be going towards.
Thank
you very much for your support, I truly do appreciate it.
The Impact
Going
to the Cannes Film Festival will give me the opportunities and experiences
needed to become the best filmmaker and storyteller possible. How will this
affect you? My ultimate goal is to tell stories that inspire and change people’s lives and you would be a part
of that. I want to create films that will make you feel emotions that normally
are not felt and to think in a way that enlightens you, and to have a
connection with the film in a unique way. This internship will give me insight
along with connections that will enable me to one day create great and
meaningful films.
What We Need & What You Get
The
money that you will be giving will be used 100% for my trip to Cannes. The
total coast of attendance is $2600, plus the cost of airfare. This will be the
breakdown of how the money will be spent through the program of The Creative
Minds Group.
THE PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:
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PRE-FESTIVAL ORIENTATION
•
TOUR OF CANNES
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15 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
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BREAKFAST & LUNCH (LUNCH IS COMPED BY “INTERN HOST COMPANYâ€)
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CELL PHONE
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INTERNET ACCESS
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ROUNDTRIP SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN AIRPORT & HOTEL
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SETTING UP OF THE INTERNSHIP
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INVITATION TO SHORT FILM COMPETITION SHOWCASE
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INVITATION TO SHORT FILM SHOWCASE AFTER PARTY
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WRAP PARTY
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CREATIVE MINDS STAFF ON CALL FOR CONSULTATION & TROUBLESHOOTING
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CREATIVE MINDS IN CANNES PROGRAM T-SHIRT
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ASSISTANCE WITH POST FESTIVAL JOB SECURING
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
•
SCHOOL CREDIT FOR WORKING THE INTERNSHIP
In
the event that I do not raise the full amount for my trip then I will be using
my life savings to be able to cover the cost. My parents are willing to help
the make up the difference, however since they already paying for my college,
among other things, I would like to minimize their contribution.
Other Ways You Can Help
PLEASE spread the word! Share this link on your Facebook, Twitter
and all other forms of social media! Every dollar counts! If you've made it to
the bottom of this page, YOU are awesome and deserve a little reward. Feel free
to contact me via witchlinepro@gmail.com to pick my brain on all things film!
Blessings and thank you for your support!