The Story
RSVP is a project that came out of deep seeded anxiety about parties, socialization, and friendships. How many times have you been dragged to a party you didn't want to go to? How many times have you been stuck in idle conversation that you can't seem to escape from? How many times have good intensions back fired in your face?
The energy of the film comes from reaction, one thing after another, not just out of occurrence but from the quirks and eccentricities of every character - although they are familiar types, they are also exaggerations of our fears and desires; the hero, the complainer, the coward, the drinker.
Everyday fears and anxieties rarely actually manifest themselves, but they do keep us in check. The word panic drives a majority of the script not just because of the situation but because the situation calls relationships and behavior, moral behavior, into question. It asks us what reactions and behavior in dire situations say about our everyday lives, our everyday values, and the values of those around us?
The Team
Director: Christopher Rivera is a Florida-born writer and director living in New York City. Receiving degrees in both Creative writing and Digital Media Production from The Florida State University, Chris has worked diversely across the world of film and television on projects like Amazon original series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2018-), Netflix's limited series, Maniac(2018), and Dan Fogelman's new film, Life Itself (2018). All the while, Chris has also shot and edited several socially conscious short docs like City Limits (2016), Bus (2015), and Sold (2015). Outside the world of film, Chris has worked on PSA's with Alicia Keys, promotional spots for Planned Parenthood, and music videos featuring Bill Hader and Cecily Strong. Whether it's on-set or in the editing room, Chris always has his eye on the horizon.
Producer: Meghan Griesbeck was born and raised in Michigan, receiving a degree in Broadcast and Cinema Arts from Madonna University. Meghan currently lives in New York City, working in multiple areas of TV and film. Her credits include Lauren Miller Rogen's Like Father (2018), the Netflix original, Manic (2018), and Amazon's original series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2018-). Her pas productions case a wide range, with experience in music videos, short films, and mini-documentaries that have earned her a number of awards from the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences. One of her favorite creative accomplishments was writing and producing the feature film, Married On A Monday (2017). While Meghan has experience in development, production, and post-production, one common factor is her dedication and passion for her work.
Producer: Nick Gammon is developing the short film, RSVP, and a pilot for the web series Going. Nick is the producer of the short films, Bitters (2018) and Culdesac (2019). He has also worked as a producer on music videos and marketing campaigns for the independent films, Strad Style (2017) and The Misandrists (2017). Nick moved moved to New York in August 2018 to pursue freelance work and partake in an internship with Panavision's Post Production Company Light Iron. Nicholas received his B.A. in Cinemas Studies from the University of Central Florida in 2018.
Co-Producer: Kevin Cabello is a Production Designer, Graphic Designer, and Breakfast Conoisseur. With a background in Digital Media, he found the Film/TV industry as the most rewarding and stimulation outlet for creatives. He believes in the endless solutions to any given challenge that an art department can tackle. Some recent credits include the thriller/horror Hereditary, Pharrell-produced kids science show, BranChild, and the true grit competition show, Forged in Fire. Visit his Website or IMDb for more info.
Director of Photography: Christian Scutt is a filmmaker based out of Brooklyn, New York. Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida he first discovered an interest in composition and lighting through teachings by his grandfather, a Scottish figure painter and documentarian for BBC. Since graduating from The New School University in 2018 he has worked as a freelance cinematographer and lighting technician in the greater New York City area. His work ranges fro commercial to independent film projects.
What We Need & Where It's Going
Creating in New York is expensive! We want our cast and crew to know they're appreciated and we are supplying them with the best environment and finished product we can! Here's a breakdown of how we would allocate our funds with a fun, thematic graph!
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Thank You!
Thank you all for taking time to read about our film and hopefully donate to our vision. It's all so appreciated!
