I'm producing a new micro-budget feature this spring, a horror film with strong comedic overtones that's a throwback to slick 1980s horror flicks like FRIGHT NIGHT and HOUSE, with some erotic content and a gross out last act. Michael O'Hear commissioned me to write the script a year ago, and it turned out so well that I decided to produce it myself (I've written a number of micro-budget screenplays for hire for filmmakers who didn't realize how difficult it is to raise money, especially in this economy. Michael is directing and I'm assistant directing, which means I'll be involved in the daily set operations. The budget is $12,000, and I've already raised half of it; I expect to raise the balance, or commitments for it, by the end of the year.
I am looking for investors for this project - I'm also inviting them to participate in something special. Anyone who knows me knows that: 1) the film will be completed in a timely manner; 2) the project will likely receive legitimate distribution; 3) the team I put together will strive for a certain level of quality; thhere will be a certain amount of press involved.
We have a good script, we have half our budget, and as soon as we have the other half we'll begin pre-production. I'm only looking for investors at this time, so please wait until we're farther along to volunteer your services (we will be using a small, professionally minded crew). I am not doing a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign at this time. I'm not looking for people to donate money, but to invest in it and share in any rewards. Investors will have a legitimate stake in this film, and will receive first money after all expenses have been made, and will receive a producer's credit of some kind based on the level of their investment. I may do a crowdsourcing campaign later, before production or post-production, but that wil only enhance the value of investors' capital contributions.
Interested parties can email me at glamberson@verizon.net or send me a private message through Facebook.
Published on November 28, 2012 02:53
I wish you the best and please keep us updated on your film making progress!
Cheers!
--Cecilia