Synopsis:
At 27, Max has the life every New Yorker dreams of -a dead-end retail job, an acting career that's going nowhere fast, a thieving hipster roommate, and a talent for being mistaken for a drug dealer. After a hack acting guru awakens the beast within, Max becomes a young man on the verge. Then all hilarious-Hell breaks loose. Fortunately, his trust-afarian best friend has an endless supply of green, the internet has no shortage of free pornography, and racist socialites need love too. Standing at the precipice of his quarter life crisis, Max drifts directionless towards greatness or self-destruction…most likely somewhere in-between.
Why Support F**k, I Love You:
We believe the film will appeal to a wide range of audience members due to its tone and our visually engaging method of telling the story. There exists a large void of intelligent and artfully constructed films about race and the people affected by it. Ultimately our intent is not to make a film about any particular ethnic group but rather a film about intelligent free thinking people from various backgrounds who can and desire to have real discussions about race and it’s role in our society. The most important role for us; the creators of this project, is to act as a catalyst for change and to allow people to have an open dialogue about things that are often deemed unapproachable. And to make you laugh -- obviously.
What Your Support Does for Our Project:
With your help we'll be able to pay for locations, rent lights, pay our amazing DP Oliver, pay our sound department, hire gaffers, hire PA's, hire a costume designer, hire an art director... in addition to our production costs we'll also need to hire a editor and composer and we'll need to pay for our festival entry fees too... I mean, there's seriously so much that your funding can help us accomplish -- it's seriously unreal. So let's do this!
So look at all the glorious perks and pick the one that speaks to you the most... no donation is too big or too small... and remember every single dollar counts.
In addition, our project F**k, I Love You was selected by New York Foundation for the Arts for fiscal sponsorship. So if you're a big spendor and you need more of an incentive (aka a tax-deduction)... check us out here (https://www.artspire.org/DirectoryDetail/tabid/95/id/1161/Default.aspx).
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About US:
WOODROW MORTON - Writer / Director / "Max"
Woodrow moved to New York at 17 from Eutaw, Alabama to attend the Pratt Institute where he studied Fine Art, Film and Photography. He completed his film studies, with a concentration in cinematography and directing, at the School of Visual Arts. Woodrow has worked for artists Larry Clark and Ryan McGinley, as well as hosting and producing for Vice Magazine and Viacom's, VBS.TV. Woodrow continues to work on various commercials, music video, television, and film projects. F**k, I Love You is Woodrow Morton's first feature film and his directorial debut.
KARL GLUSMAN - "Gio"
Karl Glusman was born in the Bronx before moving to Portland, Oregon when he was just 6 months old. After leaving Portland State University, Glusman traveled back to New York City where he studied acting under Wynn Handman, James Tripp and William Esper. Recently, Glusman made his professional stage debut as Konstantin Treplyov in Chekhov’s The Seagull (Dir. Gregory Boyd) at the Alley Theatre. Additional, Glusman co-wrote the screenplay City of Roses with Portland filmmaker Benjamin Parslow. This winter he will be making his Broadway debut on the Lincoln Center stage in the play Golden Boy.
JILLIAN HERVEY - "Judy"
Jillian Hervey is a native New Yorker currently working as a freelance dancer, actress, model and performance artist. She recently graduated from Eugene Lang at The New School where she majored in Dance and performed with a variety of choreographers including Keely Garfield, Luciana Achugar, Alexandra Beller, Ishmael Houston -Jones, and Take Ueyama. Jillian joined Take Dance Company 2011. She is currently crafting her singing/song writing career under the name Lion Babe. TV Credits: Daytime Emmy's Opening 2010 (dancer/singer), Oprah Winfrey Show 2011 (model). Film Credits: The Necessary Defilement of Harry May Kline directed by Julian Branciforte. In addition she is preparing for a performance at BAM with artist Derrick Adams.
DAVID NOTIS - "Justin"
David Notis grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts. He went on to study English Literature and Creative Writing at Brown University. After graduation, he worked at a documentary production company in Providence, RI. He recently moved to NYC to pursue standup comedy, and he performs in clubs all around the city. He currently lives in Brooklyn, a professional dog-walker by day and a standup comedian by night. He is still "figuring it out."
ZONIA PELENSKY - "Lola"
Born and raised in New York by two NYC cab drivers, Zonia's passion for acting and movies developed at a young age. She attended St. George's Ukrainian Catholic School and actively participated in the local Ukrainian community's Theatre and Folk dance groups, performing at the annual Ukrainian Festival on East 7th Street. Today, Zonia continues to study Method Acting with Tony Greco in New York and has since worked on roles both on stage and in film. Most recently as Dottie in Modern Rep's production of Killer Joe, Ingrid in Pia Fanigliulo's Blacktree (Jury Prize Tuscia Film Festival), and as herself in Lucas McGowen's Three Brothers (Official Selection Brooklyn Film Festival).
SAM FALCONI - "Chris"
Sam Falconi was born in upstate New York. As a child, his father sparked his interest in filmmaking by showing him 8mm films of his family. Sam’s passion for filmmaking led him to pick up a camera and make his first short film at the age of 12. At 19, Falconi produced, shot and appeared in Night of the Living Jews, a Hasidic zombie extravaganza. After moving to Los Angeles at 20, Falconi assisted renowned cinematographer Harris Savides and worked closely with Noah Baumbach, Ben Stiller, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Falconi appeared in an episode of Disney’s The Jonas Brothers opening the door to the world of acting. Since appearing on Disney, Falconi has worked on numerous film projects as both an actor and cameraman. Most recently Falconi starred in Lucas McGowen's Three Brothers (Official Selection Brooklyn Film Festival).
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