Short Summary
I am Teddy Cuartas, an independent photographer and filmmaker, from Colombia based in Los Angeles, CA. My experience is mostly in fine art, commercial photography and film, where I have worked as a writer, director, camera operator, camera assistant, grip, gaffer and production assistant.
Moneydance is a short film linked with a fine art photo series that shows human relationship with money in a deeper level, a topic we should discuss more, specially in times where people often forget money is a tool, not a goal.
What's the story?
A dancer performs a moneydance to make money rain, and succeeds. However, after getting a bit too much money, he get stuck and won't be able to dance anymore, a problem he will need to solve.
After producing this piece, I will be exhibiting it in different galleries and film festivals to spread the message.
what I need?
Since my landlord and the management company are banning me from shooting photography or film in my apartment, I have to shoot in studio now, which makes productions more expensive. Therefore, I'm running an Indiegogo campaign to raise $2000 for studio rental, lighting gear, and professional printing. I already have the budget to pay the cast (Connor), crew (Scot and Lindsay), props, and production expenses. I also own proper camera, audio, and editing gear to make this happen.
What you get!
I'm offering three perks.
1. your name will be in the short film credits as a producer.
2. you will get a unique moneydance postcard exclusive for indiegogo backers only, singed by protagonist, Connor, and by me. ($40+ donations + shipping fee)
3. you will get 40% discount over any of the prints of the moneydance photoseries.
What if I don't reach my fundraising goal?
Any money I collect from Indiegogo would still go towards studio rental, lighting gear and printing. I would complete whatever is missing borrowing money from friends and using my credit cards.
Impact
Moneydance is a philosophical piece for you and the world to think twice about the role money plays in our lives, how it affects us emotionally and how it alters our actions and relationship with others. Therefore, not only will I be sharing this series online, but also in galleries and film festivals.
If you want to see the quality of my work, feel free to visit my website www.teddycuartas.com Most of this work has been done in my home studio in my apartment with no crew whatsoever. A clue this project is going to be awesome because now I have an amazing actor, a super talented crew, and I have you and your support!
So come on! Jump on board, help me make this happen and moneydance!
No money to donate?
Remember you can always share this campaign with your friends and invite them to donate. share it on your facebook, twitter, instagram, send texts, whatever helps spread the voice!
Don't forget to use the Indiegogo share tools and have a great day!
Thank you for your donation.
Teddy.