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The Impact Factor Movie: A Feature Narrative Drama

The Impact Factor Movie: A Feature Narrative Drama

The Impact Factor Movie: A Feature Narrative Drama

The Impact Factor Movie: A Feature Narrative Drama

The Impact Factor Movie: A Feature Narrative Drama

A diverse group of people within a 5-mile radius of Philadelphia City Hall discover what impact is.

A diverse group of people within a 5-mile radius of Philadelphia City Hall discover what impact is.

A diverse group of people within a 5-mile radius of Philadelphia City Hall discover what impact is.

A diverse group of people within a 5-mile radius of Philadelphia City Hall discover what impact is.

Ken McArthur
Ken McArthur
Ken McArthur
Ken McArthur
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Overview
The Impact Factor Movie is a drama about people, from all walks of life, who all live and work within a five-mile radius of Philadelphia City Hall. In this tiny five-mile radius, the powerbrokers of City Hall coexist with the residents of some of the most drug-infested areas of the country. In the style of movies like Crash, Magnolia and Grand Canyon, this movie shows how your small actions create real impact. You make a difference whether you want to or not. It's time to do something about it.

 

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The Impact Factor Movie is a Philadelphia Drama in the style of Crash, Magnolia, and Grand Canyon 

This powerful drama is about a diverse group of Philadelphia residents who try to live significant lives, as they collide in interweaving stories of impact. It's a mosaic of interrelated characters in search of power, peace, forgiveness, and meaning in a very noisy world. This movie follows the style of movies like Crash, Magnolia and Grand Canyon by showing the connections between diverse people in a tight geographic area and the impact our small actions have on the people around us. 

The Impact Factor Movie was inspired by a true story a Jamaican immigrant told me at one of my workshops.

This kind man was approached by a young woman who said she needed $5,000 or she would be sent to state prison. Everyone told him it was a scam and to ignore her, but as a result of this quiet man’s persistence a ring of extortionists that included a corrupt judge, assistant D.A., and a parole officer was brought down and countless young people were spared. 

 

It's a Pretty Tough World Out There

Maybe you’d like to pretend it isn’t so, but there’s no denying the truth.

Hi, I’m Ken McArthur, Producer of The Impact Factor Movie, a drama about people, from all walks of life, who all live and work within a five-mile radius of Philadelphia City Hall.

In this tiny five-mile radius, the powerbrokers of City Hall coexist with the residents of some of the most drug-infested areas of the country.

These people, from all walks of life, are just like you and me … deep in the search for power, peace, forgiveness, and meaning in a very noisy world. 

In the style of movies like Crash, Magnolia, and Grand Canyon, this movie shows how connections between diverse people in a tight geographic area create the huge impact our small actions have on the people around us.

 

Meet Some of the Characters
 

DESTINY DRIFTING, a young, driven, political aide for the Mayor of Philadelphia.

Veteran Narcotics Detective ANTONIO PÉREZ and his new trainee, JUSTIN CANTZ who patrol the “Badlands” with a mandate to make arrests and get headlines for ALISTAR ARMSTRONG, a politically ambitious Assistant D.A. who is being mentored by JUDGE CARTER, a corrupt judge, in her quest to take down the Mayor and gain the office of District Attorney for the City of Philadelphia for Armstrong. 

Trapped in this world of political power are KOMO GREENE, a young lookout for the drug dealers, JAYLA WILLIAMS, a young woman on parole, and BRIANA TAYLOR, a six-year-old innocent girl who Jayla protects. 

 

Doing the Homework

To research the movie, I personally went undercover as a rideshare driver in the “Badlands” of Philadelphia. 

As a former police officer, I had experienced worlds of hate and fear from the side of law enforcement, but this time I wanted to see that world directly through the eyes of the people that live in these communities.

 

Finding the Expertise

I worked with a three-time Academy Award Winning screenwriter and producer of over 30 films to refine the screenplay.

I build a community of over 3,000 filmmakers in the Philadelphia Area to draw world-class talent from.

Casting for the Best of the Best

We conducted auditions for the trailer and received over 2,780 Applications for just 6 Key Roles.

These are experienced actors which we've PERSONALLY looked at, evaluated, and in many cases asked for specific readings. It's an amazing group of highly talented people to choose from. The list of their credits is LONG, but just to give you an idea, we have applications from actors who have appeared in The Bourne Legacy, The Wolf of Wall Street, Philadelphia, The Godfather: Part III, The Unforgiven, Duplicity, Michael Clayton, The King of Comedy, House of Cards, NCIS, Cold Case, The Wire, Law & Order, One Life to Live, General Hospital, Limitless, Sex and the City, Analyze This and Spin City just to name a FEW!

We have a powerful group of actors in the production. 

Working Together ...

I’ve been working toward this for over a decade and I have a lot of skin in the game, but I can’t do it alone. Working together we can do so much more than we can apart. Filmmaking is an expensive adventure and it’s a very challenging project. Not only do we have to design a cutting-edge cinematic feel for the production we have to create an entirely different world to bring home the key principles that enable people to have more impact. 

It takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of people and the only way we can make that happen is to get you involved. 

Funding the Project ...

The main way that you can help is through a financial contribution. We already have some substantial support, but we need more people on our team to close the budget gap. 

 

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We have some pretty amazing perks for you!

Our rewards are about including you on the team and making you a part of this community. 

 

Making a Difference

The Impact Factor is about feeling like we can have an impact. We’ve all felt unheard trapped in a noisy world. Whether it’s about getting an idea to the people who need to hear it or a product or service you know that can change the world. 

You can either stay quiet or we can leverage art, science, and technology to spread your dream to millions. 

Can You Empathize?

If you can empathize with what I've been talking about, this is the project for you. 

If you know one person can make a difference this is the project for you. 

If you know people can leverage art, science, and technology to make the world better than it is, this is the project for you. 

And for those of you who don’t live in Hollywood or work in the movie business but deep down always wanted to play a part in getting a movie made, this is your opportunity to make it happen. 

 

Key Production Team Members

Ken McArthur, Producer/Director/Screenwriter

Ken McArthur, best-selling author of “Impact: How to Get Noticed, Motivate Millions and Make a Difference in a Noisy World,” has enabled thousands of people to achieve amazing impact by championing the philosophy that partnerships and collaboration build value for everyone.

Selected by Fast Company as one of the 20 Most Influential People Online, Ken’s powerful call to action, “The Impact Manifesto: You Make A Difference Whether You Want To Or Not” was selected for publication by Seth Godin’s brainchild “Change This” which places his manifesto in the company of manifestos written by Seth Godin, Hugh MacLeod, Guy Kawasaki, Chris Anderson, Jay Conrad Levinson, Tom Peters, Malcolm Gladwell, and Robert Scoble.

“The Impact Manifesto” is currently being produced as a short film that will benefit over 100 non-profit organizations by raising funds and awareness for their programs.

Ken is also the producer of this new feature film, “The Impact Factor Movie” which challenges us to realize we ALL have an impact – whether we want to or not – on thousands of people who we touch in our day-to-day lives by demonstrating that simple things make a HUGE difference.

The popular host of a series of live events that bring together top-level marketers, entrepreneurs, business owners, corporations, and non-profit organizations to create multi-million dollar joint venture relationships – he creates incredible, intense impact for product launches and multi-million dollar profits in surprisingly short timeframes.

Regularly asked to speak at leading marketing events, he has managed product launches ranked in the top 400 sites on the Internet.

Ken offers top-level coaching and mentoring programs designed to help individuals, corporations and non-profit organizations reach masses of people using the techniques, tactics strategies, and systems that he has developed specifically to help people spread their ideas, products, and services around the globe.



Brendan Grant - Director of Photography.

Brendan Grant is a 27-year-old American cinematographer and documentary filmmaker. He's most known for his work on the feature documentary Road to AirVenture (2017), which is available on Amazon, and The Candle (2017), a short film that has screened at over 20 festivals across the United States. He graduated from Temple University in 2016 with a Bachelor's in film and now resides in Los Angeles, California. He is also the co-founder and creative director at Neuway Media, a boutique video production company based in LA.

 

Michael Engesser, Our Award-Winning Composer

Michael Engesser is a composer, music producer, and audio engineer. Holding a double degree in Film Scoring and Contemporary Writing and Production from Berklee College of Music and close to two decades worth of experience in the industry, Michael is equally at home in the world of music and audio post-production for film.

​His work spans soundtrack composition for films and video games, album production, arranging for live performances, and audio post-production for Netflix and independent films.


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What We Need & What You Get

Where is the money going?

CAST AND CREW

We've got a lot of stuff to pay for, but movies are collaborative so our cast & crew are the most important!

Our Kickstarter goal will go towards paying our precious collaborators - they can receive a living wage while exercising their art & craft in the pursuit of making The Impact Factor Movie

These amazing people include:

Actors/Actresses - One of the many keys to a successful film. You already know who these amazing folks are because they are already on the silver screen in front of your eyes!

Here are a few people you might not know about, but who are just as important to the success of this project!

Director of Photography – The director of photography (D.P.) is in charge of the overall visual look of the film, as seen through the camera. They recommend which cameras and lenses to use for production. They design the shot’s framing and the camera movements in conjunction with the director. They are also in charge of the camera crew, lighting design, and collaborating with the gaffer.

Gaffer – The gaffer is also known as the chief lighting technician. This person is primarily responsible for developing a lighting plan according to the desires of the Director of Photography. The gaffer informs the best boy and key grip on where and which lights are to be placed. The gaffer is in charge of creating the best possible lighting scenario according to the camera framing.

Grip – Grips essentially “shape the light” that is provided by the electricians. This includes creating pattern and shadow effects, coloring light, diffusing light, or blocking light. While electricians set up the lights and cabling, grips provide everything else that is built around the lights to create the quality of light that the gaffer desires. They also provide a variety of special rigging, securing, and safety measures on set.

Assistant Director / 1st AD – The 1st assistant director works with both the production manager and the director to make the shooting schedule efficient as possible. The 1st A.D. breaks the script down into a shooting schedule and also helps manage the scheduling of talent, crew, and equipment needed for each shooting day. This person sometimes helps direct the background extras in a scene.

Director – The director is the leading creative artist on a movie set. The director works directly with the actors on their performances and has final creative control on almost every aspect of the film. The director plays a large role in casting, script revisions, shot composing, and even editing. Usually, the director is hired by the producer of the film.

Line Producer – The line producer supervises the entire budget of the movie. Expenses may include celebrity salaries as well as daily costs like location and equipment rentals. The production manager reports to the line producer the current expenses and needs of the production on an ongoing basis.

Boom Operator / Utility – This person is responsible for properly positioning the microphone boom pole during the actual filming. The boom operator is the assistant to the sound mixer. Many times the boom operator is required to hold the boom pole for several minutes at a time, which can be physically demanding. The boom operator must also be able to follow the actor's movements while staying clear of the camera and lights. This makes it a challenging job for achieving the best possible audio.

Sound Mixer – The sound mixer for the film is head of the sound department and is responsible for leveling, monitoring and recording of audio during production. The sound mixer decides which microphones to use as well as placements of the microphones. This person can also mix the various sound tracks and audio signals in real time. A film sound mixer supervises the boom operator and/or sound utility person.

Production Designer – The production designer works with the director and is primarily responsible for the design and overall visual “look” and “feel” of a movie. This includes the use of costumes, landscapes, props and other visual scenery that could reflect the movie script.

Hair Stylist – This person is responsible for styling and maintaining the talent’s hair throughout filming. The hair stylist is usually equipped with all of the appropriate supplies needed for the hair styling process. The hair dresser works in conjunction with the make-up artist to attain the best possible look for the actors and actresses.

Makeup Artist – The makeup artist’s main task is to apply and create a variety of looks on the actors and actresses skin surfaces with makeup, from current trends to classic or period pieces. The makeup artist creates a look according to the director’s desires, often inspired by the characterizations in a story.

And many more people who contribute to making the Impact Factor Movie come to life!

Help us show these people how much they mean to our film by valuing their work. Thank you!

PLUS WE HAVE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER COSTS

  • Camera (Rentals/Purchase)
  • Sound (Rentals/Purchase)
  • Lights/Grip (Rental/Purchases)
  • Electrical
  • Expendables
  • Arts/Props
  • Wardrobe
  • Insurance
  • Permits
  • Locations
  • Transportation
  • Special
  • Set Design
  • Food

Risks & Challenges

Every low-budget independent feature film has risks and challenges, but with enough preparation, we can mitigate any potential issues!

Risks include, but are not limited to Acts of God (including things like deaths, hurricanes, war, and pestilence), a failure to secure the necessary funding, undependable people, the litigious nature of our society and who becomes the next president and what new laws they pass.

This is hard stuff, so it's imaginable that some of this stuff could happen. In fact, it's pretty likely because bad stuff happens all the time.

The good news is that good stuff happens all the time too!

We are backed by the Impact Family of over 60,000 dedicated fans, friends and partners who all want to make this happen, so let's just make it happen no matter what problems come our way.

Even more good news because we don't have to depend ONLY on Kickstarter.

We're going to raise our budget through a variety of ways!

Kickstarter most importantly gets us to YOU - THE AUDIENCE, but it also helps us get the cast, equipment, and resources needed to kick off this adventure!

That said, we are not depending on Kickstarter for all of the funding, because funding a movie is an expensive project.

The potential funding sources for films are increasing every day. Here are a few of the possibilities for the Impact Factor feature film.

Equity 
Equity is selling off a portion on your project for a cash investment made to your project by a single investor, a group of investors and personal investments. (friends and family) In most cases, equity investments require that the investor own a stake in the film and in many situations that investment must be paid back before profit is seen on the side of the filmmakers.

Equity Crowdfunding 
Title III of the Jobs Act has created a new opportunity for financing films called equity crowdfunding. For filmmakers, the key element of the JOBS Act is Title III. Prior to its passage, it was illegal for “unaccredited investors” to invest in private companies. You could only get accreditation if you earned more than $200,000 a year, with a net worth of more than $1 million. With Title III, private investment is open to anyone. (Investors whose net worth or income is below $100,000 can invest up to $2,000 or 5% of their annual income or net worth, whichever is lower.)

Pre-Sales 
Pre-sales are agreements made with distributors before the film is produced. A distributor decides how much your project is worth, based on the “package” (the script, the attached talent, and crew, as well as the marketing plan) If you land a pre-sales contract, you can then take out a bank loan using the contract as collateral. In some cases, distributors will offer direct payment. (at a discounted rate)

Gap 
Once there are solid assets in place, the company is now worth something, so you may be able to get a loan from a bank or a private lender based on collateral. Gap financing is only available when there is adequate security for the investor to leverage.

Tax Incentives 
Individual state and country legislation enable producers to subsidize spent costs for production. Tax incentives require a producer to hire a certain number of local crew employees, rent from local vendors, and run payroll through local services.

Pennsylvania offers a 25% Tax Credit to films that spend at least 60% of their total production budget In the Commonwealth.

Deferred Expenses 
Producers are able to avoid costs on a project if they are able to negotiate a deferred deal. Agreements for deferred payment basically allow crew, cast, vendors, locations, and services to render services at no cost or a reduced cost until the film goes into profit.

Incentive-Based Crowdfunding 
Crowdfunding is a method of raising capital through the collective effort of friends, family, customers, and individual investors. This approach taps into the collective efforts of a large pool of individuals— primarily online via social media and crowdfunding platforms—and leverages their networks for greater reach and exposure.

Grants 
There are thousands of grants available for filmmaking each year. The benefits of a film grant include: 
• We do not have the burden of paying the money back. 
• Grants often come in larger amounts of money, so it eliminates fundraising in small increments 
• Grants provide publicity when the grant is announced 
• Grants provide credibility for our project.

The Impact Factor Movie can be made for a $250K budget on an 18-day shoot, but our optimal production budget is $1,086,800.00 with an additional $600,000 or more available for distribution and advertising costs.

That budget could scale up based on the total amount of money we are able to raise through all of our funding resources.

DISCLAIMER: Any payments made to the film as part of this campaign are donations. These donations are not investments and will not result in any ownership or other legal interest in the film or company. Nor will your donation obligate the film or company to make any future payments or returns to you. Under no circumstances will your donation be returned or will you receive any type of returned payment, as a result of your donation as part of this campaign.

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