The Story

One of the things I have always wanted to do was write a great screenplay.  Growing up Italian-American, my family and I always had a special place in our hearts for great films like The Godfather Trilogy, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, and Casino.  And when the Sopranos came out in 1999, and I was able to tune into a mob-based series each week, I knew I was hooked.  One day in 2017, while sitting alone at a cafe on Mulberry Street in New York's Little Italy, I made the decision to follow this passion and write the next great mob series. By the end of breakfast I had the entire idea sketched out on a paper placemat.  And after a few emails, phone calls and lunches, I knew I just had to write a script.  Three years later, I had finished the first draft of season 1 of my new series...Down The Shore!

As the great pandemic of Covid-19 came upon us all, the world slowed down...with the exception of people like me.  I spent tireless evenings writing and revising my script, to make the story the best it could be.  While finishing one night, I happened to scroll to a social media post about a movie to be filmed in Amsterdam, NY, the place of my birth!    It was here that  I met the founders of RAMJAG Made Productions, Jim Glorioso and Renaldo Mancini.    In late July of 2020 a cast and crew of 40 people shot Jim and Renaldo's pilot, Almost Made!    It was during this time, that I made the decision that their company, RAMJAG Made Productions would help me bring my vision to life! 

After three months of planning, Jim, Renaldo, and I worked together to  assemble a cast and crew to shoot the short film, of Down the Shore.  Directors of Photography Roger Tully and Dennis O'Clair, who worked on Almost Made, returned to Amsterdam with their talents.  And with the help of casting director Carolyn Cocca, we were able to secure actors, John Fiore (The Sopranos, Law and Order), Vinnie Velez (Mob Town, Highlighters), Nick Albanese (Brotherhood, The Families Feud), and of course, Renaldo Mancini (Almost Made, The Irishman).  Finally on November 7th, 2020, our cast and crew filmed our short production, in just one day!   As I have now finished post production of my short film,  and I am now looking to promote and crowdfund it with this Indiegogo page.   Our goal is to raise money to shoot a pilot and eventually season one of this great script and idea, Down the Shore!  Everyone involved with this project is very excited for its release.  As for me, the creator and writer, I am looking forward to great things for this project in 2021!!!    

Looking Forward

Down the Shore has already gained a tremendous interest from people in the film industry, which is why I am now concentrating on the most important people of all, you the investor.  Your donations will offer you some great perks and help make my dream... a reality.  

Funding Options

I am looking to raise $50,000 to create a 30 minute professionally produced short film or TV pilot. The cast and some of the production team have opted to get paid on the back end so we can use the finances to hire a top notch crew with cinema grade equipment. The levels below will provide us with the capital needed to accomplish this. 

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Sponsor Levels and Rewards

$20-Mob Associate- (100)
 Receive...

• An exclusive digital download of the film. 

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$50-Mob Soldier Package - (100)

Receive...

• An exclusive digital download of the film.

• A social media thank you.

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$100- Caporegime Package -(100)

Receive...

• An exclusive digital download of the film..

•  A Down the Shore T-Shirt.

• A social media thank you. 

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$250- (50)"Friend of Mine" Package-

Receive...

• An exclusive digital download of the film.

•  A Down the Shore T-Shirt.

• A signed 8x10 poster of the principals.

• A social media thank you.

• An invitation and 2 tickets to the premier.

• ***BONUS -A special thank you in the credits of the film.

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$500-(50) Connected Guy Package-

Receive...

• Signed 8x10 poster of the principals.

•  A Down the Shore T-shirt

• And Down the Shore baseball hat,  

• An invitation and 2 tickets to the premier.

•  A special thank you in the credits of the film. 

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$750- (25)"Friend of Ours" Package-

Receive...

• An exclusive digital download of the film..

•  A Down the Shore Long Sleeve T-shirt

• A custom large Down the Shore movie poster of the principal actors.   

• An invitation and 2 tickets to the premier.

• A special thank you in the credits of the film.

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$1,000-Under-boss Package (25)  

Receive...

•  An Associate Producer - IMDB credit.

• One day on set.

•  An acting role with custom written lines in the film. 

• A custom large Down the Shore movie poster with your name in the credits.   

•  A  photo with the principal team of actors.

•  An invitation to premier with VIP seating.

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$2,500-Button Man Package (5)

Receive...

• A Contributing Producer - IMDB credit.

• Full set access for the entire shoot.

• Your own personalized directors chair to sit while filming.

• A Down the Shore Hoodie 

• A framed/signed large poster of the film.

• An invitation to the premier along with VIP seating,

• Be the official director for a special scene and receive the title "Honorary Director:

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$5,000-Consigliere Package (4) -​

Receive...

• Executive Producer - IMDB credit. 

• Full set access for the entire shoot.

• A personal/promotional video on set with principals actors for social media.

• Your own personalized directors chair to sit while filming.

• A personalized Down the Shore track suit jacket.

• An acting role with custom written lines in the film . 

• Be the official director for a special scene and receive the title "Honorary Director

• A special thank you in credits

• A feature of your original song, product, company, or art.

• Be the special guest of honor at a private dinner with the cast and crew.

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$10,000-Boss Package (2) -

Receive...

• Senior Executive Producer - IMDB credit. 

• Full set access for the entire shoot.

• An acting role with custom written lines in the film . 

• A character named after you in the film.

• Your own personalized directors chair to sit while filming.

• A social media promotional/personal message with star of film.

• A feature of your original song, product, company, or art.

• A special thank you in credits

• Be the special guest of honor at a private dinner with the cast and crew.

• A special thanks credit/IMDB line.

• Name placement on movie poster.

• A role as a mobster or  Reality TV star in the film.

• A paid trip for two to the premiere and after party.

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$20,000-Boss Package (1) -

Receive...

• Senior Executive Producer - IMDB credit. 

• Name placement on movie poster.

• A speaking role  as a principal character with many custom lines in the film.

• A social media promotional/personal message with star of film.

• A special thank you in credits

• A celebrity dinner with select cast members at an Italian restaurant.

• A role as a mobster Reality TV star in the film

• Write a line in the film.

• Get "whacked" in a mob scene or dance with reality cast in a party scene.

• Name a character in the film.

• Filmed footage for your demo reel.

• A feature of your original song, product, company, or art.

• A featured scene in the trailer.

• A scene with a famous celebrity.

• A limo ride to the premier/party.

• Airfare/accommodations/paid tip for premier/party.

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Financial Goals and Objectives

If the project raises between $30,000 and $49,000 IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS, we’ll still be able to produce a high quality cinematic short film/Pilot by reducing and negotiating up front costs. 

If the project raises $50,000  and over IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS, we’ll be able to include marketing and film festival submissions.

I currently have options to create a full feature or a television series depending on what interest may come of this.

The State of New York continues to have a strong and vibrant film industry and we’re proud to be a part of this community. With your help, Down The Shore make a splash! 

I would like to extend the most sincere thanks to all of the people involved and all of you who have contributed to getting the project to this point.

Special thank you to Jim Glorioso, Renaldo Mancini, (RAMJAG Made Productions) Roger Tully from Tully Productions, director of photography Dennis O’Clair, producer Tom Parker, and all the cast and crew of my my short film!  I owe it to all of you to make, Down The Shore...a huge success!

THANK YOU!!!

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