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JAZZ FOR LIFE DOCUMENTARY

Jazz For Life -Indiegogo A incredible story about a saxophonist,Courage, Belief to overcome all.

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JAZZ FOR LIFE DOCUMENTARY

JAZZ FOR LIFE DOCUMENTARY

JAZZ FOR LIFE DOCUMENTARY

JAZZ FOR LIFE DOCUMENTARY

JAZZ FOR LIFE DOCUMENTARY

Jazz For Life -Indiegogo A incredible story about a saxophonist,Courage, Belief to overcome all.

Jazz For Life -Indiegogo A incredible story about a saxophonist,Courage, Belief to overcome all.

Jazz For Life -Indiegogo A incredible story about a saxophonist,Courage, Belief to overcome all.

Jazz For Life -Indiegogo A incredible story about a saxophonist,Courage, Belief to overcome all.

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WASHINGTON, United States
$60 USD 2 backers
0% of $65,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal



             

 

Jazz For Life is a feature length-Documentary about Ski Johnson, a jazz saxophonist who discovered the Power of Marketing and how to Maneuver through the Good, the Bad and the Hidden Dangers to create success. For over 25 years Ski Johnson has released over 10 recordings, of which two albums hit #1 on the Billboard Charts and were considered for Grammy Awards in several categories on the Ballot. Ski Johnson has tried to come up with innovative ways to promote Jazz through his music, music videos and appearances from The Emmy Awards to The Grammy Awards.    There are many familiar faces to help tell this incredible story.




Jazz For Life Documentary is more than a story about Ski Johnson and his early diagnoses of Alopecia, being bullied or his many high profile appearances. It’s a story about a shy boy who through the love of Jazz music overcame these challenges. He went on to further explore Jazz music only to realize that there was no Jazz music being aired on the radio stations, T.V. Networks or Award shows. 95% of people when they think of Jazz music they tend to think small as it relates to the listening audience. It is this very mindset that is hurting Jazz musicians all over the world and they find it hard to see themselves with the type of success that many of the rock, pop or rap artist have. As a result Ski Johnson came up with ingenious ways to “brand and market” Jazz music and himself to the mainstream media and audiences everywhere. This was very unusual and unheard of for a Jazz musician to do and would ultimately lead to major controversy with him.









                                               


            


We are almost finished with production and will headed into post production. We have a few more interviews to finish and we are now about to cross the bridge into licensing of archival footage/materials and music (all very pricey).  We also need  to build our post production team who will help us shape this phenomenal story. We've used up a lot of our favors, relationships and thankfully we have some generous and  talented friends and colleagues who were able to help us get to this point. The $65,000 we are trying to raise will barely scratch the surface of our overall costs, so we hope to be able to raise above and beyond this amount.  

We have self-financed everything up until now and have been working on this film in between other projects, but we know with the appropriate support from the Indiegogo and indie film community, not only will we be able to finish it faster, we will be able to make the film the best it can be. We want to do a honest and candid film. To do it right, and to get it done by mid 2016, we need your help. 

Know that any amount given will go towards finishing the film and will help get this remarkable story out there. We have some pretty nice perks available (see them to the right). We have come up with some interesting perks from our Partners, as a way of saying thank you. We even have perks for those who really want to get involved called the EXECUTIVE ON THE FILM ,GET REALLY INVOLVED AND CO-PRODUCER . These are ones that could really help us alot.






             


The Jazz For Life Documentary is ultimately about promoting Jazz music! Because Jazz music is America's #1 art form, there's no reason why there should not be any Jazz music on mainstream radio, television or major concert venues. Jazz musicians should not be homeless and starving. The Jazz Awards are no longer televised at the Major Award Shows making it nearly impossible to sell records, build branding partnerships or get booked at Major concert venues without major media exposure. By helping us telling this story it exposes these issues with the hope of bringing Jazz music back to the mainstream again where it belongs.



For The Past 2 years we have been working with a great team of professionals, Producer/Cinematographer Carlus McCormick, Cinematographer Mathew Sloan, Ceo of First Step Inc Douglas Crocker and many other contracted lighting, sound and on-set folks. We expect to release the Jazz for Life Documentary around mid 2016.


 


             


Shooting and completing a film requires the dedication and passion of so many people.  Any independent filmmaker will tell you that film making is hard but incredibly fulfilling.  We hope to have a full rough cut by early 2016. We are committed to this project and will finish it Regardless, but with some help, we can share Ski's inspirational and remarkable story in 2016. Ski told us last year that he was really eager to get the film out as soon as possible. He speaks often of being diagnosed at the age 12 with Alopecia and how music saved his life.            This is all the more reason to support this project and help us tell this amazing story. 

             


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Carlus McCormick is a documentary director and producer based in Washington D.C.,  also known as Y.F.M, is part owner of W.a.s.t.e Entertainment LLC. Y.F.M. means Your Favorite Manager as it exemplifies an above industry standard of conducting commercial and community projects. As an executive member of W.a.s.t.e Entertainment LLC., his duties include being a consultant for personal business affairs for Recording Artist. Also he arranges Artist live performance bookings for indie and mainstream talent. As VP of operations management he extensively works with record company's on everything from approvals of album artwork to coordinating the choice of producers, location of recording, establishment of recording budget, rental of equipment and lodging, travel, promotional appearances, press and publicity in accordance to the Y.F.M. standard. His is a specialist in establishing artists' image for branding their album project and helping artists set and achieve commercial goals. Y.F.M is also the lead videographer for W.a.s.t.e Entertainment. Video production is the art and service of creating content and delivering a finished video product. This can include production of television programs, television commercials, corporate videos, event videos, wedding videos and special-interest home videos. Client projects already completed by W.a.s.t.e Entertainment and Y.F.M. include ABC News 7, Children's Defense Fund, Creative Hysteria LLC, 93.9 WKYS, 95.5 WPGC, POSSETV, Eve Lora, Joe Budden, Katsucon 19, Miguel, Black Indian, Bowie State University, Omillio Sparks, DC Scorpio, Marlin Wiggins, Macy's, Mike Styles, Tyson Family, XXL, The Children's Defense Fund, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Marian Wright Edelman, Vivica Fox, Laz Alonso, Maureen Bunyan, Caruthers Gant IV, The Umbrella Syndicate, Fabolous, Ra-Ra The Party Starter, Dj Kenney Hollywood, Bad Girls Club GIA & Erica, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Tone Trump, Lil Scrappy, Mr. Cheeks, Dj Dynomight, Eddie Kayne Show, Queen Charis Show, Jennie Jones, Dj Gemini, Dj Lucky, Phokis Philms, and Resident Outfit Entertainment. The Y.F.M. stamp is recognition of new and innovative standards in entertainment and video production.

Matthew Sloan is the Ceo of Urban Forest Media, Matt started his photography career documenting adventure sports in the Applachian Mountains. As his passion grew and his career developed, he brought his exciting and compelling style into a much broader scope including short films, corporate work, promotional, and documentary and most recent the Lead Cameraman for The National Geographic Channel.

Waste TV is a Maryland based production company formed by Carlus McCormick and others. W.A.S.T.E stands for Wandering And Surviving Through Everything. We wander and survive through everything by Working And Striving Towards Excellence. We believe this is a mantra all of us can live by. Our mission as a company is to fortify and stimulate the Entertainment market in the DC metro area. Our mission is to introduce new talent by providing productions, promotions and management services for local/mainstream talent, recording labels and production studios. More importantly, our mission as people will always be to support our fellow entrepreneurs, students, parents, employees, and activists in pursuing their goals as we all build a better community together. W.A.S.T.E TV is our top brand for video promotions and marketing. It has been serving as a grassroots marketing, press and publicity hub in the DC/Baltimore Metropolitan entertainment market. W.A.S.T.E TV has cataloged over 150 video projects in the last 2 years with exclusive clientele such as ABC News 7, Children's Defense Fund, Creative Hysteria LLC, 93.9 WKYS, 95.5 WPGC, POSSETV, Eve Lora, Joe Budden, Katsucon 19, Miguel, Black Indian, Bowie State University, Omillio Sparks, DC Scorpio, Marlin Wiggins, Macy's, Mike Styles, Tyson Family, XXL, The Children's Defense Fund, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Marian Wright Edelman, Vivica Fox, Laz Alonso, Maureen Bunyan, Caruthers Gant IV, The Umbrella Syndicate, Fabolous, Ra-Ra The Party Starter, Dj Kenney Hollywood, Bad Girls Club GIA & Erica, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Tone Trump, Lil Scrappy, Mr. Cheeks, Dj Dynomight, Eddie Kayne Show, Queen Charis Show, Jennie Jones, Dj Gemini, Dj Lucky, Phokis Philms, and Resident Outfit Entertainment. W.A.S.T.E TV is now expanding its brand to the community with our new website WasteTV.net. WasteTV.net is the newest innovation in multiplatform broadcasting. It seeks to revolutionize the broadcasting industry through its new technological foundations. Join us in the journey in creating the new way of broadcasting!

Douglas Crocker is the Ceo of First Step artist management, He is currently the Manager for Ski Johnson, Miss. Virginia Brittany Athey, Former Miss. United States Candiace Dillard and has worked with many of the Major Pageants.

Kecia Spencer  is the Campaign Manager, She was the Personal Assistant for the Orlando fox Show, Assistant Editor for Da Mic Newzine and the Talent Coordinator for Rush Communications (Russell Simmons)  Hip Hop Summit.






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Updates on our Progress

$5 USD
We are hugely appreciative that you’ve chosen to support Jazz For Life Documentary. In exchange for your donation, you’ll receive digital updates on the film’s progress and be a part of the growing community behind the film.
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Be Knowledge!

$10 USD
Thank you so much for contributing! With your help, we are THIS much closer to getting this film out into the world. Your name appears as a funder on our official website–plus we’ll keep you up to date with our progress as we approach the finish line.
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Digital Download of JFL DOC.

$25 USD
Receive a digital copy of the film when available. Plus digital updates of our progress and Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle"
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Official Jazz for Life T-Shirt

$30 USD
Receive an exclusive T-shirt for the Jazz for Life Documentary. Show your support for the Jazz for Life Documentary and Jazz Music as a Whole! Plus digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle"
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Offical Jazz for Life Poster

$35 USD
Receive an exclusive Jazz For Life Poster. The poster can hang in your favorite place in your home or office to show your support for the film and Jazz music. Plus digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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Jazz for Life on DVD

$55 USD
Receive a hard copy of the Jazz For Life Documentary film you’re supporting. Plus digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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Foldable Flexflops for Ladies

$70 USD
Receive an exclusive pair of the new design of Flexflop flip-flops exclusively designed by CEO Janice Halle' with the "Jazz for Life" blinged on the pouch. The flip-flops are comfort at is best, with a uniquely designed pouch to keep them in. They are great for the Spa, Girls night out ,weddings or at home. Plus digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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A BIG THANK YOU in the Credits

$100 USD
To show our gratitude, we will thank you in the credits of the documentary. You’ll also receive a Jazz for Life poster, a Jazz for Life T-shirt, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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A BIG THANKYOU in the credits

$100 USD
To show our gratitude, we will thank you in the credits of the documentary. You’ll also receive a Jazz for Life poster, a Jazz for Life T-shirt, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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SIGNED DVD MUSIC VIDEO

$125 USD
Signed DVD Music Video You will receive a signed copy of the Ski Johnson “That Thing” Music Video, a Jazz For Life T-Shirt, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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CeCe Peniston/SkiJ Music Video

$150 USD
Receive a signed DVD Music Video with Pop Star CeCe Peniston/Ski Johnson. You will receive a copy sighed by Ski Johnson of the CeCe Peniston/Ski Johnson "My Superman" Video, Jazz for Life t-shirt, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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2 tickets to the D.C Screening

$200 USD
Two Tickets to a DC Screening! Receive two tickets to a private screening in Washington D.C. Travel and accommodations not included. Also included is a Jazz for Life t-shirt, a Jazz for Life poster, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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2 Tickets to the LA Screening

$200 USD
Two Tickets to a LA Screening! Receive two tickets to a private screening in LA Travel and accommodations not included. Also included is a Jazz for Life t-shirt, a Jazz for Life poster, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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VIP Premier Tickets

$500 USD
VIP Premier Tickets This is the big night we’ve all been working towards! You’ll receive 2 tickets to our glamorous red carpet premier and 2 VIP passes to the after party to celebrate with the directors, the executive producers and a Jazz For Life t-shirt, Jazz for Life poster, a personal thank you in the credits, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Travel and accommodations not included.
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Framed Jazz for Life Picture

$500 USD
You will received a specialty designed Framed Jazz for life Picture for your home or office to go hang next to that prestigious award that you received.Show your Support for the Film and Jazz music for a life time! Also included is a Jazz for Life t-shirt, a Jazz for Life poster, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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Original by Premeditated Arts

$1,500 USD
An original painting of the Jazz for Life Documentary movie poster by the talented artist Edward Young with Premeditated Arts. His works are being praised by many across the country. You will receive this amazing Painting, Also included is a Jazz for Life t-shirt, digital updates and a digital copy of the film when available. Plus Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" .
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Lunch / Serenade

$2,500 USD
2500 – Lunch & Music Sit back, relax, and enjoy an Awesome Lunch with Ski Johnson, Film Producers and get serenaded with two songs . Jazz For Life t-shirt, Jazz for Life poster, a personal thank you in the credits, digital updates, digital copy of the film when available and Digital Download of Ski Johnson's New Single "Shakeit Like you mean it" featuring 3 time Grammy Winner "Deezle" . Travel and accommodations not included
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Get really Involved

$5,000 USD
Be an Associate Producer! Come aboard and be one of our non-creative Associate Producers. Also receive all of the above items. Your name will roll in the credits of the Film and be a part of Jazz History and supporting Jazz Music.
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Co-Producer on Film

$7,500 USD
Be an Co-Producer! Come aboard and be one of our non-creative Co- Producers. Also receive all of the above items. Your name will roll in the credits of the Film and be a part of Jazz History and supporting Jazz Music.
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Executive on Film

$10,000 USD
Come aboard as a non-creative Co- Executive Producer and help us really make this film the best it can be. We want to do an honest and Candid film! Ski's story is a remarkable one and you can be be a big part of making it a great one. Be a part of Jazz History and Supporting Jazz Music! Also receive everything above and a VIP invite to a future screening. *Fulfillment of this reward is dependent upon the film's festival (and future theater) release. Travel and accommodations not included.
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