The Project: Make A Name

• Hi everybody! My name is Morocco Omari, and I am the writer/creator/director of Make A Name. Currently based in New York, but originally from Chicago, I cut my teeth on the challenging Chicago stage before journeying to Los Angeles to begin the T.V./film hustle. While I loved acting, it was in LA that I got the bug to become a filmmaker and be able to tell interesting stories. In 2004 I wrote, produced and acted in a short film named The Male Groupie, which garnered multiple awards from and screened at various film festivals and additionally ran on HBO. I followed that project with (Mis)Leading Man (writer/actor/director), and  Good Intentions(Director), both of which had successful festival runs.
  
• This campaign is to support the inaugural season of Make A Name. I wanted to do a project that got to examine the very real,conundrum and comedy filled roller coaster that independent filmmakers find themselves in. I also wanted to be able to give voice to some great actors who don't always have the platform to be heard. It's a collective examination of the industry that so many of us have such an intense love/hate relationship with, and the comedy and hijinx that it seems to inevitably foster.
  
• With your help we will be putting together our first web series season. Episodes will be approximately 5 to 7minutes. We intend to have various special guests, but also be able to showcase marvelous talent that doesn't always get a shot at working in the mainstream. The episodes are going to look awesome. The budget is going to give us more time and resources to make sure every episode looks and sounds amazing, and it'll ensure our actors have time to improvise and have fun while cameras are rolling, making every scene as hilarious as it can be.

A little money goes a long way:

• We're asking for 10,000 dollars. A little bit from many people will go a very long way for us. Money will be going towards:

  1. Overall we will be creating 6 episodes of Make A Name and lot's more bonus material including character vlogs, behind the scenes episodes, and outakes, videos that will be put online as the season is released or soon after. 
  2. Paying crew-  We plan on filming in a large block of time so we can get all the episodes shot in a short amount of time. 
  3. Paying talent- There will be some paid talent and we will be using the sag-aftra web guidelines. 
  4. Music - We'll be paying for original music to be composed for the season.
  5. Locations/Travel - The nature of the show, ultimately, is to be able to place our characters in as many real life situations as possible-----  A locations budget will help make all of this much easier.  
  6. Equipment - We'll make the most of a small set -up, but we'll be spending some money on specific equipment necessary to give our project the best quality possible. 
  7. Feeding Cast and Crew - We're a bare bones operation, but a well fed cast and crew is a happy cast and crew and a happy cast and crew make for a better project!
• If we are unable to reach our goal, we will still push forward with completing our project. If independent film making doesn't  teach you anything else, it teaches you how to stretch a dollar. The show will still go on ( it might just mean that I have to feed my cast and crew Ramen noodles and quarter waters!)
  

The Impact

• The popularity of web series as a medium has basically skyrocketed over the past few years. Thanks to the success of Netflix Originals, Amazon Prime, Hulu Originals, and many other gigantic Youtube channels, the web is a place people turn for good original content. It allows for writers to examine themes without the restrictions of the network or cable channels, making for a more interesting array of ideas. The demand for high quality original scripted comedy shows  is huge and Make A Name would be a good addition to the pool of material.
  
• Donating to this indiegogo campaign means you are helping me keep creative ownership of the show. This is something that is very important  to my team and me so that we can really develop and explore our whole vision.

Other Ways You Can Help

• Literally just tell a friend about it. Old school style. Word of mouth. It's powerful.
• Share this campaign link on the internet! It could be your Facebook, twitter, instagram, google plus, youtube channel, online community, email a family member, wherever you think people would be interested in helping out! We're an indie organization and word of mouth is our biggest asset!
• Check out the Indiegogo share tools too because they can be very helpful! 

Lastly, thank you for  supporting in any way at all.  This show truly needs the help of a supportive community, and so we really do appreciate any and all that you do.......Peace and blessings, Morocco.