About Grimshaw and Our Campaign
Logline: Two men...one battling addiction, the other his past, mend their broken relationship over a game of chess.
Grimshaw: A device found in chess in which two black pieces arriving on a particular square mutually interfere with each other.
Writer's Note: "Growing up without a father isn't easy. And sometimes there's even shame around it because no one was there to teach you how to be a man. See, my dad passed away when I was five because of his alcohol and drug addiction. It took me a long time to realize his actions weren't personal. And once I had that understanding, I was able to heal. To all the people dealing with someone close to you who is enslaved by their vices, remember that it's not your fault. You can't change someone but you can change how you react to them. My hope is that everyone who's gone through something similar, will get to see this film and have a chance to heal, as well."
Our writer, producer and lead actor, Cottrell Guidry, has written for companies such as Funny or Die, The Aids Healthcare Foundation and Maker Studios. He's appeared on shows such as Powerless (NBC) and in Films such as See you on the other side. In creating Grimshaw, Cottrell's main goal was to make a film that was honest, vulnerable and in moments, hard to watch. Grimshaw is his first Dramatic Narrative.
We are reaching out to our followers, fans, indie film supporters, movie goers and people who can relate to the film to support us.
- Every dollar helps get us closer to finishing the project. We are currently in post-production. The funds for the campaign will be used to pay our crew and talent (who worked on deferment to get it completed as soon as possible), post production (editing, color correction/grading and sound), for festivals, expenses to festivals, marketing materials (posters, postcards).
- Our campaign manager/executive producer has had multiple films funded, completed with a majority of them becoming award winning films.
- Our team is lead by incredibly talented people in the film industry with a wealth of credits to help market this film to the most sought after festivals.
- We appreciate all gestures and contributions whether you give $5 to $10,000+.
The Impact We Make...
The success of this film not only brings recognition to filmmakers but it also brings assistance and support to a non profit called ENGAGE THE VISION. They are a group of young professionals that mentor young boys ages 8-11, at Martin Luther King Elementary School in south central LA. 10% of all contributions received will go directly to ETV.
Work With Us...
We get to finish the film in post production, submit to festivals and gain exposure and marketing funds:
- We need 28K to meet our goal to finish in post-production (cover editing, post-sound mix, VFX, ADR), market the film in festivals (festival fees, marketing costs for festivals including DCP's, blu-rays, brochures and much more) and paying our talent and crew that were gracious enough to deferred their payment until the funds are raised from this campaign.
Great Perks
- We are offering some amazing perks from signed posters to meeting the cast at their private screening, dinner with our lead actor Cottrell Guidry and director Elyes Gabel (from the hit show Scorpion) at the incredible SOHO House West Hollywood!
Risks & Challenges
Everyone involved in the making of this film put their blood, sweat and tears into this project. And the reason for that is because they all felt passionate about making sure that this story was seen. Let's celebrate them by making sure they are all compensated for their hard work and love.
- Credit cards were maxed out. Crew spent 12 to 14 hour days on set to get this project done. Emotions ran high...but we were all able to come together to make sure that every single scene from this script was shot.
- $28,000 isn't a walk in the park to raise but we feel strongly enough, that this happen.
Other Ways You Can Help
All contributions and support are welcome whether it be a sacrifice of your coffee for the day or merely to share our campaign with others, we appreciate you greatly:
- Please share our campaign and get the word around!
- Just click on the easy icon share buttons to create more exposure for Grimshaw!
- We will be having an incentives contest as well so start referring (make sure to be signed in to make your referral count)
Meet some of our key team members:
Our Producers:
- Elyes Gabel - Game of Thrones, Interstellar, Scorpion CBS
- Cottrell Guidry - Powerless NBC, The Audition Funny or Die
- Christian Adkins- Blackish
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Co-Producer - Sonari Jo- Modern Family
Executive Producers: KrisD Mauga & Evan Arnold
Writer:
Cottrell Guidry- Funny or Die presents: the Audition, Funny or Die presents: Black and Jewish, Breaking the Record Maker Studios
Director:
Elyes Gabel- Scorpion CBS, Game of Thrones HBO, Interstellar
Lead Actors:
Cottrell Guidry- Powerless NBC, The Auditon Funny or Die
Cornell Womack- Rescue Me FX, On Golden Pond {Broadway}, Talk Radio {Broadway}
Jonathan Kowalsky- Justified FX, True Blood HBO