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Legacy

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Legacy

Legacy

Legacy

Legacy

Legacy

She rolls like thunder.

She rolls like thunder.

She rolls like thunder.

She rolls like thunder.

Rebecca Drummond
Rebecca Drummond
Rebecca Drummond
Rebecca Drummond
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$950 USD 12 backers
63% of $1,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Our Story


This campaign supports the completion of the short film, "Legacy" (working title).  "Legacy" is the story of Cat, an independent, free-spirited woman.  Her troubled relationship with her mother is the only thing that's keeping her from being truly free.  This quiet family drama is subtle, sub-textual, and deeply authentic. True to the Director's thematic interests, the film examines identity from within the context of familial relationships.


Writer and Director, Rebecca Drummond, is a graduate student at the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts.  This film marks her final project before graduating from FSU, and will serve as a calling card as she enters into the competitive industry environment. Rebecca is a single, independent, self-supporting student who has returned to graduate school following a career in the non-profit sector.


The film is supported by a team of highly skilled, exceptionally creative individuals who have made significant personal investments in the completion of the project. 


The Team:


Producer: Gloriana Fonseca-Malavasi

Originally from Costa Rica, Gloriana began her career as a television producer, editor and director. Her television and video projects have been broadcasted in Costa Rica and the United States. In 2009, she received a Fulbright scholarship and traveled to the US where she is currently working towards an MFA in Film Production at Florida State University. Gloriana's most recent film, "Garage Sale", is currently screening at festivals worldwide.


Director: Rebecca Drummond

Rebecca is a graduate student at the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. Before enrolling at The Film School, Rebecca worked as a fund developer and grant writer in the non-profit sector, a theatre artist, activist, and general rocker of the proverbial boat. Rebecca’s interests as a filmmaker include explorations of gender, sexuality, family and individual identity. Her second project, “Bullet,” makes noise and takes up space. Catch it at Desperado Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Phoenix, or Damn Shorts Film Festival in Boulder City, NV this summer.  Learn more about it on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gi...,  or on imdb at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1776101/. This campaign supports Rebecca's Graduate Thesis Film, her current project and her final before completing the MFA program at FSU.


Director of Photography: Brian Diggs

As a photojournalist for 18 years, Brian Diggs has photographed people and events all over the world. Now developing his talent as a cinematographer, Brian is translating his unique understanding of photographic composition into the world of motion pictures. Brian is known for his compositional excellence, ability to convey strong tonal and thematic elements, and the creation of beautiful portraiture in film. His last projects, "Holly" (Director), and "The Lucky One" (Director of Photography) are enjoying success at festivals around the country.


Production Designer: Laura Coconato

Laura graduated from Warner Southern College in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts, and a minor in English. She has almost 15 years of experience directing, acting, and managing theater, and is slowly making her way into the film world by pursuing a Master’s Degree at FSU. Laura's most recent film, "Special Delivery" is full of heart and a delight to festival audiences nationwide.  Laura and Director, Rebecca Drummond, are reprising previous collaboration.  Laura also designed Rebecca's 2009 project, "Bullet."


The Impact

Your support of this project will enable Rebecca to complete this low-budget film venture with high production value, and to increase its visibility through submission to festivals both in the US and abroad. The school provides some foundational support for Thesis projects, but that support doesn't approach the real cost of completion.  Additional support for this project will facilitate the participation of skilled and talented professionals from across the nation, as well as underpinning the production's most basic needs, such as food, lodging and equipment rentals. A complete budget breakdown follows.


What We Need & What You Get

Item Amount Units X Rate Subtotal Funded Source NEEDED
Film Stock and Lab Work
35mm Film Stock - 1000' 10 rolls 1 $449.69 $4,496.87 100% FSU Director's Fund $0.00
Process/Prep for Transfer 10,000 feet 1 $0.12 $1,200.00 100% FSU Cinematographer's Fund $0.00
One-Light Telecine to HDCAM 10,000 feet 1 $0.26 $2,660.00 100% FSU Cinematographer's Fund $0.00
Digitize/Pro Res Encode 4 hour 1 $75.00 $300.00 100% FSU Cinematographer's Fund $0.00
Subtotal $8,656.87 100% $0.00
Other Production Elements
Production Design 1 allow 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 40%          33% FSU Director's Fund              FSU Editor's Fund                            $405.00
Catering 1 days 6 $180.00 $1,080.00 56% FSU Editor's Fund $475.20
Craft Services 1 days 6 $115.00 $690.00 18% FSU Editor's Fund $565.80
Producer's Discretionary Fund 1 allow 1 $600.00 $600.00 50% Director's Personal Funds $300.00
Equipment Rental 1 days 6 $67.00 $402.00 85% Cinematographer's Fund $60.30
$4,272.00 $1,806.30
Talent and Travel
Travel for Actors 1 ticket 2 $300.00 $600.00 100% Director's Personal Funds $0.00
Lodging for Actors 7 nights 2 $385.00 $770.00 13% Director's Personal Funds $669.90
Meal Per Diem for Actor(s) 2 day 7 $27.50 $385.00 0% n/a $385.00
Contribution to Health Plan 16% day rate 8 $16.00 $128.00 0% n/a $128.00
$1,883.00 $1,182.90
TOTAL $14,811.87      80% $2,989.20


Master’s Thesis Project Budget Justification

 

Description of Funding Sources

 

FSU Director’s Fund

The Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts provides a minimal budget to each Thesis Director in order to “level the playing field” among students in the program.  These funds are intended to provide for the most basic elements of production, such as film stock and processing. The total amount of the fund is $4,500.

 

FSU Cinematographer’s Fund

The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts provides a minimal budget to each student specializing in Cinematography.  These funds are intended to provide for film processing and finishing, and may also be used for the rental of special lighting, camera or grip equipment. The total amount of the fund is $4,500.

 

FSU Editor’s Fund

The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts provides a minimal budget to each student specializing in Editing.  These funds may be allocated to any line item in the production budget, at the discretion of the affiliated editor. The total amount of the fund is $1,100.  For this project, the Editor has chosen to allocate funds to production design, craft services and catering.

 

Director’s Personal Funds

These funds are contributed by the student director, and are not supported or underwritten by any other source.

 

 

Line Item Budget Narrative

 

Film Stock and Lab Work - $8,656.87

35mm Film Stock: 1,000 feet of 35mm film stock will provide the project with a 10 to 1 shooting ratio, meaning that we have ten minutes of film to shoot for every one minute of final screen time.  A 10 to 1 ratio is a low ratio, the bare minimum with which we can assure that we will have enough stock to shoot the entire film.  100% of the total cost of film stock ($4,496.87) will be provided by the FSU Director’s Fund. Film processing includes developing, providing the footage in an editable format, and finishing. The total cost of Lab Work is $4,160, 100% of which will be covered by the FSU Cinematographer’s Fund.

 

Other Production Elements

Production Design - $1,500

The estimated cost of production design includes building materials, costume and wardrobe materials, hair and makeup design, and other art department responsibilities, such as greenery and set decoration.  The actual value of production design is much greater (estimated $6,500) than the budget allocation.  This budget allocation is the estimated cost of materials that are expendable, consumable, or must be altered or destroyed during shooting. It does not include items that may be borrowed, rented or other wise acquired. $600 (40%) of this cost will be provided by the FSU Director’s Fund, with an additional 33% ($495) coming from the FSU Editor’s fund.  $405 (27%) of this line item has not been funded.

 

Catering - $1,080

In accordance with industry standards, the production must provide one full meal per day to the entire cast and crew.  The cost of catering lunch for thirty people is $180 per day (x 6 days). 56% of this cost ($604.80) will be provided by the FSU Editor’s fund. The remaining $475.20 is unfunded.

 

Craft Services - $690

In accordance with industry standards, and in order to maintain the health and well-being of our hard-working crew, the production must provide craft services for the duration of the shoot.  Craft services must include fruits and vegetables, proteins and beverages, available in sufficient quantity throughout the day.  As our crews work 13 hour days with only one break for a midday meal, adequate craft services are essential.  The cost of providing craft services is approximately $115 per day (x 6 days).  18% ($124.20) of this cost will be provided by the FSU Editor’s Fund. The remaining 82% ($565.80) is unfunded.

 

Producer’s Discretionary Fund - $600

The Producer’s Discretionary Fund is intended to cover unexpected costs of production that may arise during the shooting period.  These costs may include vehicle rental, space rental for shooting locations, gas/mileage reimbursement, first aid or other supplies, and the provision of a second meal in the case of overtime usage. The Producer’s Discretionary Fund is a mandatory budget line item, required by the University.  50% of the fund ($300) will be provided by the Director’s Personal Funds.  The remaining $300 is unfunded.

 

Equipment Rental - $402

$402 is the cost associated with the rental of additional lighting equipment that is not already in the University’s possession.  The use of small spaces and remote practical locations requires the rental of this additional equipment.  85% of this cost will be provided by the FSU Cinematographer’s Fund.  The remaining $60.30 is unfunded.

 

Talent and Travel

Travel for Actors - $600
Appropriate casting is absolutely essential for the success of the completed film.  Sometimes, making the best casting choice requires casting actors from outside the Florida area.  Most typically, these actors travel from New York, Los Angeles or Atlanta to participate. The estimated cost of round-trip airfare for two actors from New York to Tallahassee is $600.00. 100% of this cost will be covered by the Director’s Personal Funds.

 

Lodging for Actors - $770

Actors travelling from outside the state must be provided with lodging for the duration of the shoot.  The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts has a negotiated rate of $50 per night with a local hotel.  $770 is the cost of two rooms for seven nights.  13% ($100.10) will be covered by the Director’s Personal Funds.  The remaining $669.90 is unfunded.

 

Meal Per Diem for Actors- $385

In accordance with the Screen Actors’ Guild Student Film Letter Agreement (contract), actors must be provided with a meal per diem for any meal not provided on set.  The dinner per diem required is $27.50 per actor per night.  The total cost, $385.00 is yet unfunded.

 

Contribution to Health Plan - $128

In accordance with the Screen Actors’ Guild Student Film Letter Agreement (contract), the production must contribute to the Health Benefits Plan of any SAG actor that appears in the film at a rate of approximately 16% of the payment rate for every day worked.  The required contribution amounts to approximately $128 for this production.  This contribution is yet unfunded.


Other Ways You Can Help

There are all kinds of ways that communities and individuals can support our projects.  We will gladly accept, in exchange for screen credit or other in-kind services, donations of meals, craft services items, wardrobe or set dressing items, and just about anything else you can think of.  If you've got a product or service you're not sure we can use, just ask.  For example, this production will require a professional dog actor (or at least a dog that follows instructions well), an airstream camper, and a vintage motorcycle.  See- you never know how you might be able to help.

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"Thanks" Credit/ DVD Copy

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With your consent, your contribution of $10 or more will be honored with a screen credit in the film. Your name will be listed in the "Thanks" section of the credits. Remember, these films screen nationally and world wide. If you wish, your contribution can remain anonymous. You will also receive a DVD copy of the film if you provide a valid mailing address.
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"Special Thanks" Credit & DVD

$50 USD
With your consent, your contribution of $50 or more will be honored with a screen credit in the film. Your name will be listed in the "Special Thanks" section of the credits. Remember, these films screen nationally and world wide. If you wish, your contribution can remain anonymous. You will also receive a DVD copy of the film if you provide a valid mailing address.
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$100 USD
With your contribution of $100 or more, you will receive tickets to the film's premier, August, 2011, in Tallahassee, FL. (Tickets for screening only, travel not included) With your consent, your contribution of $100 or more will be honored with a screen credit in the film. Your name will be listed in the "Very Special Thanks" section of the credits. If you wish, your contribution can remain anonymous. You will also receive a DVD copy of the film if you provide a valid mailing address.
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