About this project
After a 10-month-long stint writing and producing a spec TV pilot (http://youngadulttvshow.com/) and just recently placing in the "Best Of" screening at the DC 48 Hour Film Project, several members of my awesome team wanted to do some new short comedy films discussing issues in Washington, DC. After a weeks of writing, casting, and pre-production, we're ready to go, and we need your help!
Below is a description of the two films as well as a preview of the members of the cast and crew. We're trying to offer some fantastic rewards for donating even just $5 to the project.
We will be updating this page regularly as new cast members, crew members, and video updates present themselves. We can't wait to start these projects in August, and the shoot dates are already set!
All the team is voluntary (just because they love film!), so your donation goes to helping cover important costs such as equipment rental, craft services, material expenses (batteries, tape, etc.), and film festival submission fees. We do a lot of film completely out of our own pockets, but we feel so strongly about these projects that we want to make sure they're the best!
"Engagement"
Logline: A comedy about two housemates (one gay, Keith, and one straight, Garrett) who pose as boyfriends for Keith's father's engagement party because Keith's entire family wants him to stop being a bachelor. Hilarity ensues as well-meaning Garrett tries to act like the perfect gay boyfriend.
Confirmed Cast/Crew: Elliott Kashner ("Keith"), Andres C. Talero ("Garrett"), Nick Gay (DP, Editor), Annie Cull (AD, Producer), Kerry H. Gourley (2nd AD), Steve N. Bradford (Asst. Camera), Matty Griffiths ("Mr. Mortimer"), Chelsey Christensen ("Female Guest"), Alexander Bohne (Sound Recordist), Drew Kennedy (Post-Production Sound), Ian Rushing (Gaffer/Steadicam Operator), Matthew Coffman (Grip), Cody Gallo (Grip), Milena Mikael-Debass (Grip), Colleen Sproull (Makeup), Adrian Ma (PA), LaRell Reynolds (Script Supervisor), Becca Gibson (Photographer), J. W. Crump (Writer, Director)
"Bag Tax"
Logline: A silent film exploring one woman's journey towards earning five cents to buy a plastic bag.
Confirmed Cast/Crew: Tonya Beckman Ross ("Tally"), Katie Molinaro ("Nina"), D. Grant Cloyd ("Alden"), Katy Carkuff ("Maria"), Will Haza ("Conner"), Abby Wood ("Alyson"), Nick Gay (DP), Ali Daniels (2nd AD), Ian Rushing (Gaffer/Steadicam Operator), Matthew Coffman (Grip), J. W. Crump (Writer, Director)
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 7, 2010.
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I'm an actor, writer, and filmmaker originally from North Carolina, but now based in DC. Besides some great live acting and improvisation gigs, my recent projects include a spec TV pilot and several short films.
I likes me some comedy. Especially if it's funny.
