So, we ask ...
In this Era of Social Media, how do we address these differences?
You gotta start by bringing everybody to the table!
What changed? About 20 years ago... situation comedies became more about the insult than the humor. After 20 years of one-liners on these SitComs, our culture seems to be more interested in the quick witted insult than in a diplomatic discussion. More interested in pointing a finger at someone else's failures, than laughing at ourselves.
At the same time, we seem to be able to take offense more rapidly than any other time in the past. In this age of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, our discussions so often descend into debate... and debate rapidly deteriorates into arguments and insults. We block those who disagree with us... and wind up blocking any opinions that differ from our own. Add algorithms designed to only show those news items that interest us most... and we seem to isolate ourselves behind these hand held devices. Rather than the universal online community that we all dream can exist, we have become roving packs of online nomadic tribes willing to join forces with other tribes only long enough to devour anyone who strays outside of our paradigms and thought processes.
The nostalgia of Second Samuel, the fact that we recognize our crazy aunts and uncles, as well as ourselves. The humor, as we laugh at ourselves through the personalities that each of these characters represent. And sometimes... just the thought of the best deviled egg recipe, a bowl of snap peas, and some cracklin' cornbread done in an iron skillet with a ham steak and red-eye gravy, can do the job!
It is our hope that Second Samuel is able to set a table that nobody can resist. Even when Daddy and Uncle Dave are two snorts too many into a mason jar of shine... and arguing about religion or politics... or the best way to filet a catfish... or such... they still gonna come to the table when Mama calls.
And We've Got a Good Start...
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First of All... Principal Photography is Complete!
We completed filming of Second Samuel on June 29th and are more than ready to move into editing and finishing!
What We Need...
We are determined to produce this unique film. With over $700,000 in private funding and financing, we have accomplished so very much. But we need y'all to help out just a little... Just a small push through post-production and we should be able to see this film in theaters by the Summer of 2019!
What You Get...
Whether it is a t-shirt, a digital copy of the film, signed copies of the script, attendance to a screening or a simple "Thank You!" We appreciate every offer to help bring this beautiful story to the screen!
Second of All... We've Got Some Pretty Good Folks Already At The Table!
Dove.Org Said:
"A message which maintains that we are all in need of forgiveness, understanding and respect regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or any of the dozens of other divisive issues we find ourselves dealing with today."
Mr. Scott Schofield of GLAAD's Script Review Team, Said:
"This is a film... that my family... could literally watch in their South Texas church and discuss together. And I am confident that if they did, they would find it much easier to relate to me on a human level afterwards."
These Divisive Issues...
...are all addressed with grace and a simple wisdom by a mentally challenged young man named Bernard Flatt. Now, Miss Gertrude called him B-Flat 'cause "There's something musical about everybody."
But it certainly wasn't his singing voice!
Who is in this Film?
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And Introducing
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Who is Making this Film?
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Why do we need the Money?
Everyone knows that film making in the U.S. is an expensive prospect.
Along with the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) approval comes certain expenses that cannot be avoided. However, that expense is necessary to attract the level of talent that we are trying to cast in this film! Toward that goal, the State of Alabama has set guidelines for tax incentives and rebates. Along with direct investment, your contribution puts the film very close to the target required by the State of Alabama for these tax incentives! BUT… $25,000 is just the start! That is the amount that we anticipate needing for editing. At $100,000 we can have a conversation about the sound track! At $250,000 we can increase the efficiency of the crew! At $500,000 we can complete the project without additional direct investment! Obviously, the better the funding, the better the film! YOU are the difference in bringing the message of Second Samuel to the World!
And...there's just a little bit of a hurry! We began filming Second Samuel on June 7th 2018! We need to finish post production by September of 2018, and start being at some of them film festivals by January 1st of 2019! That don't leave a whole lot of time to make hotel reservations!
Thank you all for your participation in this important project!
