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Open Mike

Laughter is the best medicine.

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Open Mike

Open Mike

Open Mike

Open Mike

Open Mike

Laughter is the best medicine.

Laughter is the best medicine.

Laughter is the best medicine.

Laughter is the best medicine.

Philip Lee
Philip Lee
Philip Lee
Philip Lee
2 Campaigns |
New Orleans, United States
$345 USD 6 backers
6% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Our Story

My name is Philip David Lee and I am an independent filmmaker. I am seeking funding for my feature film Open Mike. It is a touching and funny comedy about Michael Yang who finds himself without a job, in a broken relationship, and a loss of purpose. His friend, Tony, thinks he's very funny and gets him a night on stage to do a stand up comedy routine. Reluctant at first, Michael agrees and takes the stage for the first time unleashing his comical viewpoints on love, relationships and the overall meaning of life.

I made my first film, Nowhere Street, for a budget of 3K and need your help to produce what will be my second film. I have been struggling to find a voice for my talents to investors because of standards set in the past that are more roadblocks than opportunities. The film industry is an entertainment industry that is ruled by tightly closed doors. I am using this project to kick them open so that I can create more entertaining projects for the masses that love to have a good time at the movies.

With a successful campaign of Open Mike, I will be able to keep my doors open for other struggling filmmakers that have wonderful ideas and no voice for which to be heard.


The Impact

While Nowhere Street was a dark drama, Open Mike will be a comedy that will make you laugh and give you a sense of hope that no matter how bad things and situations may seem, your ability to find humor will always be your best armor to combat stress and depression. 


What We Need & What You Get

In reaching my goal, the money will be used strictly for production costs of the film. Being in New Orleans, there's a vast array of talent and crew that will be able to work on a feature film adding experience to their resumes without having to be handcuffed by limitations set by certain unions that otherwise restrict their involvement in an industry that they struggle to get a foothold in.


Other Ways You Can Help

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Bumper Sticker

$10 USD
A bumper sticker that proclaims that you helped make Open Mike possible.
2 claimed

Signed copy of screenplay

$25 USD
All of the above plus a signed copy of the screenplay by the director, Philip David Lee.
1 out of 100 of claimed

Signed copy of the DVD

$50 USD
All of the above plus a signed copy of the DVD Open Mike by director Philip David Lee.
2 out of 100 of claimed

Your name in the credits.

$100 USD
All of the above plus your name listed in the end credits as a special thanks for your participation. You will also receive a signed photograph of the cast of Open Mike.
1 out of 100 of claimed

Five Minutes of screen time.

$1,000 USD
All of the above plus you will be given five minutes of screen time as one of the stand up comedy acts. You may do your own material or five minutes of material will be written for you. We will take care of lodging, but not travel.
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