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Zach? What is this?
I was about to sign a typical financing deal in order to get the money to make "Wish I Was Here," my follow up to “Garden State.” It would have involved making a lot of sacrifices I think would have ultimately hurt the film. I’ve been a backer for several projects on Kickstarter and thought the concept was fascinating and revolutionary for artists and innovators of all kinds. But I didn't imagine it could work on larger-scale projects. I was wrong.
After I saw the incredible way “Veronica Mars” fans rallied around Kristen Bell and her show’s creator Rob Thomas, I couldn’t help but think (like I'm sure so many other independent filmmakers did) maybe there is a new way to finance smaller, personal films that didn’t involve signing away all your artistic control.
Financing an independent film the traditional way often means having to give away your right to “the final cut,” casting choices, location choices and cutting down your script to make it shoot-able on the cheapest budget possible.
What if there is a different way?
"If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree." - Jim Rohn
Ok, I'm intrigued. What's the story?
"Wish I Was Here" is the story of Aidan Bloom (played by me), a struggling actor, father and husband, who at 35 is still trying to find his identity; a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he'd always dreamed he'd be as a little kid.
When his ailing father can no longer afford to pay for private school for his two kids (ages 5 and 12) and the only available public school is on its last legs, Aidan reluctantly agrees to attempt to home-school them.
The result is some funny chaos, until Aidan decides to scrap the traditional academic curriculum and come up with his own. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn't find.
It was written by my brother, Adam, and me last summer.
The Soundtrack:
The Soundtrack to "Garden State" was more popular than I could have ever imagined. The album went platinum and won a Grammy. Music and score are very important to me, and I'll be using them in the same way in "Wish I Was Here." One of the cool things about being a backer is that you can get access to weekly song picks by me, and be the first group to stream the soundtrack.
I don't have the rights to put any cool music on here, but here's me doing a fairly decent beat-box:
Pre-visualization:
I am lucky enough to be friends and collaborators with one of the greatest pre-visualization artists in the business, Colin Fix. Artists like Colin help filmmakers establish the look and tone of the locations and characters before going into production.
"Wish I Was Here" has some very unique characters, and mine in particular has elaborate fantasies that I want to try to bring to life in a very specific way. When operating on a tight budget, it's super helpful to be able to gather around the art Colin and I have come up with in order to make sure the entire creative team is on the same page.
*Note: The film is NOT ANIMATED. These are character design sketches.
Colin painted these two frames as research for the look of Aidan's opening fantasy sequence. Aidan's fantasy-self has a flying robotic-squire:
Since he's the only crew member that's already working, I put all my direction into Colin:
Cinematography:
Larry Sher has agreed to shoot the film. Larry shot "Garden State" and has since gone on to shoot all the "Hangover" movies, along with many other big comedies. Larry and I have very similar taste and together we established the look of GS.
We were able to shoot Super 35 millimeter film on GS. In today's digital age, it's become harder and harder, and more expensive, to shoot film. If the budget permitted, I would shoot "Wish I Was Here" on film as well. There are several amazing digital systems we'd use if we couldn't afford film, but as a camera geek who went to film school, I'm sad film is going away. Only the biggest directors these days get a chance to shoot it.
Production Design:
A Production Designer is in charge of the overall look of the movie. They collaborate closely with the Costume Designer to ensure the film has a cohesive tone. They oversee all sets, set decoration, locations, props etc. If all goes as planned, "Wish I Was Here" will be designed by Judy Becker. Judy is one of the most amazing designers in the business. Here are some of her most recent production design credits:
- Silver Linings Playbook
- Girls (Pilot)
- Shame
- The Fighter
- Brokeback Mountain
- Garden State ;)
Ok... Why Kickstarter?
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
I want you to be my financiers and my audience so I can make a movie for you with no compromises. I know it's risky, and I don't know if it's going to work, but here are a few reasons why I think it's worth it to fund via Kickstarter.
Final Cut:
"Final Cut" is the industry term for who has the final say on how the movie will be edited. A lot of financing deals require that the final cut go to the money people, NOT the director. Most films these days are tested in front of “test audiences” to see how an audience likes what you’ve made. This is sometimes very helpful, as you can get a sense of when the pace is too slow or when certain jokes aren’t as funny as you thought they were. However, it can also be destructive, as a financier with final cut may use a note from the test audience to force you to make changes to the film that go against your gut. You ultimately have no right to fight against these changes because you have signed away those rights in order to get your money. As a film-lover myself, I always want to see exactly what the filmmaker intended.
Casting Choices:
Traditionally, in order to procure your financing, a filmmaker will often have to choose from a list of pre-approved actors with whom the financier is willing to make the movie. Although there are often many wonderful actors on these lists, you may not see the actors you had in your mind to play those parts. The lists are compiled of actors who’ve been in films that have had large successes overseas. Their names are put into an algorithm, and a computer calculates how much money the financier will be able to pre-sell the foreign distribution of the film for based on that actor’s past successes. Bored yet? Basically, you have to cast who they want, not who you want.
Location Choices:
This film is set in Hollywood. Bizarrely, it is very expensive to shoot in Los Angeles. So unless I have the budget to afford to shoot here (where it takes place), I’ll have to shoot the film in Vancouver or Georgia or Louisiana and fake it to look like LA. I was told we’d just “roll a few palm trees around.” This happens all the time, and we could make it work... and no offense to all those places, but wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to shoot the film where it takes place?
Cuts for Budget:
Every film makes cuts to trim the budget; that’s completely sensible. But there are always places where, with a little extra money, the film could be better. In “Wish I Was Here,” my character's elaborate fantasy sequences are one place that extra money would strengthen what shows up on the screen, as I could shoot those in the amazing and surreal locations I picture in my mind.
Wrap it up, Braff, I have stuff to do...
I look at it like this: Come join this little club. Join for whatever you can. And then, together, this lil club's gonna make a really cool movie, and you'll have made it happen. If you've liked the stuff I've made so far, I know you're going to love this.
Whether you end up with a rad t-shirt (soft as a kitten's taint) or an invite to a special preview screening, you'll know that without you, this movie never would have gotten made. (*Yes, there will be a secret handshake and code word for the club.) (No, it's won't be "Eagle" or "C-bear".)
"You had me at Hello," what do I do?
To become one of our backers, just click on the big green button to the right of our video. Kickstarter will ask you for your pledge, which reward you want, and how you want to sign up. Signing up is easy; you can even do it through Facebook.
Adam and me giving "Blue Steel":
Always close with a cute dog:
Risks and challenges Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
The biggest challenge is distribution – "Wish I Was Here" does not have a distributor attached yet. The producers and I are truly doing this all ourselves. Lack of distribution can also be a blessing. We want to make this film the same way we made "Garden State," without a distributor or financier demanding we adapt it to fit their needs.
Our goal is to debut the film at the Sundance Film Festival. If you fund the project, we intend to start pre-production right away, shoot this August, and finish the film in time to submit it to the festival. There's a very accomplished team behind the scenes: two of my producers from "Garden State", Stacey Sher and Michael Shamberg, and a supremely talented cast and crew including Larry Sher and Judy Becker.
Your goodies like t-shirts and posters for helping us make this possible will be sent out by a professional fulfillment company. Many elements of the rewards will be fulfilled well before September of 2014, which is when we hope to release the film and have all of our premieres and screenings. For those of you who are attending an event or joining us on set, we will do our best to keep you in the loop on our schedule.
THE FINE PRINT (stuff my lawyer wants me to say)
• For those of you visiting our set, we anticipate shooting in August in Los Angeles. However, this has the potential to change. We will keep you updated so you can plan ahead to visit us.
• If you become an extra ($2500 reward) or receive a cast credit ($10,000 reward), you must be a US citizen or have a US work visa, and not be a member of SAG/AFTRA.
• You must be over 18 or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (who will count as your plus one) to attend the premiere or visit the set. Extras must also be over 18.
• The content of the voice and video messages are at your direction, but at my discretion. I reserve the right to refuse to say or do what you request if I find it inappropriate.
• Some rewards may require additional paperwork. If you are appearing in the film, you will have to sign a release.
• My final cut of the film may have to be further edited in certain cases to adhere to the laws in the country which it is being viewed, or for different types of media.
• All shooting locations, including Comic-Con, are subject to change for a variety of reasons, including the amount of money we are able to raise and the particular locations giving us the right to shoot.
• This fundraising campaign is all subject to applicable Kickstarter rules/regulations, movie guild rules and applicable law. if any of this conflicts, we will work with you in good faith to give you a substitute reward.
To sum it up, movie making is a crazy business, with a lot of unknown factors. We start with a script I'm really proud of. Then, we assemble the best team possible, get insurance, and make contingency plans. It's impossible to guarantee everything will come together exactly as planned, but in the end, we will have created a movie that hopefully all of us can be proud of. It's a great journey, and I thank you in advance if you can help make this ride possible.
FAQ
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I'm getting a lot of questions about this. Long story short - I have ideas, but without you guys, I won't be able to cast the people I want to cast.
If you guys fund me, I will have the freedom to cast the people I feel are perfect for all of the roles (pending their availability). If we don’t fund through Kickstarter, the “money people” will require that I cast someone from the small list of actors they think will get them their money’s worth. So once we fund (thinking wishfully), I can start offering the roles to the people that I think should play them. I will keep everyone updated on casting via backer updates and I will try to get backers the news first, before the Hollywood trades.
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If you guys help me make the funding goal, we hope to start preproduction as soon as the campaign ends. Ideally, I would shoot the movie in August in LA and do post-production in the fall.
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Since we don’t have distribution, we don’t have a release date locked down. There are a lot of factors that whoever distributes our film will take into account when picking a date. Like we did with “Garden State,” we would like to premiere the film at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2014, but that’s up to the folks at Sundance. We hope to find a distributor there and release the film in a theater near you in September 2014.
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As noted, Stacey Sher and Michael Shamberg are my producers. They were the executive producers on Garden State. Larry Sher and Judy Becker are also on board. I am thrilled that these people are willing to support my vision in making the film. But, please keep in mind that the crew can always change. If there is a schedule change or some other extenuating circumstance, one or more of these crewmembers could have to leave us.
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Should we achieve our goal, all of your pledges will be collected and deposited into a bank account that my producers and I have set up for the sole purpose of funding the film.
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An astute question from a few backers. During the campaign, Kickstarter only takes pledges to donate. If the goal is reached, the money will be taken from your account at the campaign's end around May 24th, and then I will begin the process of getting you your rewards. If the goal is not reached, no money will be taken from your account...and I'll be sad.
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Most of our estimated delivery times reflect the September 2014 date, which is when we are hoping to release the movie. If that date changes, so do our delivery times. The Backer’s Thank You Screening and advance screenings will happen just before the release date.
Most of the physical items, like t-shirts, art prints and Garden State DVDs, will come pretty quickly. The posters will take a bit longer because they won’t be designed until the movie has its festival premiere.
So, it’s a bit up in the air as of now. We will keep you posted via backer updates on the ETAs of all of the rewards.
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We will set up showings for the film at times that should be convenient to those of you in different time zones around the world. You will RSVP for a screening and get a unique code to join the screening from your computer or mobile device. After the film, I will appear via live feed to answer your questions about the film.
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Once we know how much money we have raised, we should be able to confirm our shoot schedule and send you some options for when to come visit. As noted, we want to shoot in August in Los Angeles. We hope to lock down a date with you in early June, so you have plenty of time to plan ahead. On the day, you will have to catch a ride to the set, and we’ll take care of it from there.
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We will set a date for those screenings far in advance so you can plan ahead to join me. The screenings will most likely be on a weeknight before the movie is released. If you cannot make the screening date, we will allow your ticket to be transferred to a friend.
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I would love to come to your city and meet you. Please comment and let me know! We will add more cities if there is demand.
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I can’t guarantee that you will be in the final cut of the movie, but I do have the best intentions for offering these rewards. Movies can change a lot in the editing room, but I will try to keep my backers in the final cut unless it’s at the expense of story.
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I wish I could give you all everything you want. Unfortunately, giving away the movie could scare off the good distributors for movies like this, because the theater chains insist on having the “first run” of movies before they are available on DVD or digitally. I want all my fans to be able to see this movie in their hometown theaters on the big screen if they want to. I hope you like the rewards I am offering, and if there’s something you don’t see on the page, please comment and let me know.
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Again, comment and let me know what rewards you would like to see up here. I would love to hear from you.
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I promise you I can and will personally sign all of the posters, DVDs and Art Prints you have requested.
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They know I keep my fridge stocked with Fresca.
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Easy. Just click on "Manage Your Pledge" next to the video, where the big green button was before you pledged. There, you can change your pledge amount and choose a $200 screening award as long as they are available.
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I am absolutely contributing my own money to the funding of the film, but I actually can't afford to cover the entire cost of production. With a combination of my own personal funds, backing from my fans and the sale of some of the film's foreign rights, I will be able to make the film I intended to make which I am hoping is a film you want to see.
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When the campaign ends, I will send out a survey to all of you wonderful backers asking for your addresses, sizes and any other relevant rewards info so I can make sure you get your stuff.
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Please just add $10 to your pledge for international shipping, and choose the domestic shipping option. It's a typo and we are trying to fix it!
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Current SEC laws prevent Kickstarter from offering equity or financial returns. As Kickstarter explains in Kickstarter Basics: “Project creators keep 100% ownership of their work. Kickstarter cannot be used to offer financial returns or equity, or solicit loans. Some projects that are funded on Kickstarter may go on to make money, but backers are supporting projects to help them come to life, not financially profit.”
We hope you love your reward for helping bring this project to life.
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Right now, this film is a "labor of love" for all of us. There are no jobs available. However, we so appreciate all of the offers from our community to help out.
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Sorry, the voice and video messages must be for personal use.
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If you choose the filmmaking symposium, you will be among a very select group to give comments on the director's cut of the film. This group is usually limited to the producers, the post production team,and in many cases the studio (but not in ours, that's where you come in), in order to give the director notes on how the film is edited.
You will join us at very special screening of the film in New York City with just our Filmmaking Symposium Backers, Zach and a few members of the production and post production crew. After the screening, we will be eager to hear what you liked and what you didn't like about the cut. We want your input on how we can make the best version of the film possible for you and all of our other backers and fans. After we have discussed your notes, you will join Zach and the team for lunch and they will answer your questions about filmmaking and how to create the best final cut of your own projects.
For your participation in shaping the final cut, you will receive a special thanks in the film's credits. Also, now that we have added a NY premiere, all Filmmaking Symposium Backers will also receive an invite plus one to the NY premiere and after party. After all, you will be a huge part of making the film what it is.
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PRODUCTION DIARY// You're now a part of this movie making club, and I want to show you the process, from start to finish. Each week throughout this summer's shoot you will receive my Production Diary. This will include a video memo from me (with cameos from the cast and crew) detailing the process of making the movie. You'll also get casting and production news first, before the Hollywood trades. And, I'll email you a PDF of the "WISH I WAS HERE" screenplay right before the movie premieres.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $20 or more
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SOUNDTRACK AND PLAYLISTS// You'll be the first to hear the soundtrack for "WISH I WAS HERE," before it's released, via a streaming link. And, I'll create and send you a brand new playlist each week of production for your listening pleasure. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $30 or more
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BACKER’S THANK YOU SCREENING// A first of its kind live group movie screening across the world. I'll host at least three live online screenings of the film. Watch from your computer or mobile device, and after each screening, I'll stick around to answer as many of your questions about the film as I can via online Q&A -------------------------------------------------You'll also get a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $40 or more
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WISH I WAS HERE TEE SHIRT// I'm designing a shirt just for our backers. I promise you, these won’t just be your run of the mill giveaway tee shirts, these tees will be soft as a kitten taint ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $60 or more
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FRAMABLE ART PRINTS// Three pieces of art, printed in high quality and ready for framing. Choose from selects of either previs artist Colin Fix's concept art, or production stills from the movie. I'll send out a backer update with options, so you can help choose the selects you want included. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
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DIRECTOR'S CHAIR BACK// A Director's Chair Back printed with the movie's logo just like the ones we will use on set for the cast and crew. Often the director and stars of the film will keep this piece of their chair to remind them of making the movie. Now you can too! Chair not included. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to the Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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**SHIPPING FIXED**ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN TORONTO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Toronto ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN LOS ANGELES/// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I will stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in LA. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN NEW YORK CITY// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in NY ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN CHICAGO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Chicago -------------------------------------------------You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN LONDON// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in London ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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LIMITED EDITION VINYL "WISH I WAS HERE" SOUNDTRACK// You've been asking, here it is! I'm going to press only 1000 copies of the soundtrack on 180 Gram Colored Vinyl in a gatefold. In layman's terms, it's a limited edition record, and it's going to look and sound really groovy. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN TORONTO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Toronto -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN SAN FRANCISCO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in SF -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN BOSTON// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Boston. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN AUSTIN// This screening will be presented by the world famous Alamo Drafthouse, so you know it's gonna be extra fun. I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for some fun and a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Austin, Texas ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN PARIS// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and your own accommodation in Paris. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN BERLIN// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Berlin. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN ROME// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and your own accommodation in Rome. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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SIGNED ART PRINT// Your choice among the select prints included in the $60 reward package, enlarged and signed by me (and if you choose a piece of concept art, artist Colin Fix) -------------------------------------------------You'll also get the $60 reward art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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SIGNED "GARDEN STATE" DVD// Your own personal copy of the film, and I will sign the DVD jacket for you. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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SIGNED "WISH I WAS HERE" POSTER// A lithograph print of the theatrical poster signed for you by me and the principal members of the cast ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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WRITING ON THE WALL// I'll put your name in the movie. My character in the film encounters a wall covered in graffiti each morning. Give me a name for our set designers to paint on the wall. I can’t guarantee every name will be legible in the final cut. But, you will be able to find your name in high rez images of the wall that I’ll send out in the backer update. Your support will forever be a part of the history of how this movie got made, and I will show it. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN TORONTO FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Toronto -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in SF -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
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ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN BOSTON FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your travel and accommodation in Boston. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
215 backers All gone!
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN AUSTIN FOR TWO// This screening will be presented by the world famous Alamo Drafthouse, so you know it's gonna be extra fun. I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Austin ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
389 backers All gone!
ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN LONDON FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in London -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
301 backers All gone!
ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN CHICAGO FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Chicago -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
330 backers All gone!
ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN NEW YORK CITY FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in NYC -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
325 backers All gone!
ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN LOS ANGELES FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in LA -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
99 backers Limited (1 of 100 left)
ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN PARIS FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your travel and accommodation in Paris. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
135 backers All gone!
ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN BERLIN FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your travel and accommodation in Berlin. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
36 backers Limited (64 of 100 left)
ADVANCE FILM SCREENING AND Q&A IN ROME FOR TWO// I will preview the final cut of the movie just for you special backers before it’s released. After the movie, I'll stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your travel and accommodation in Rome. -------------------------------------------------You'll also each get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $250 or more
69 backers
VOICE GREETING// Fifteen seconds of me saying whatever you want. Usually, this is where the project creator says "within good taste". Try me. I'll send you the MP3 file so you can use it as your outgoing voicemail, to prank call a friend, or to gently soothe yourself to sleep with my voice ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $500 or more
117 backers
VIDEO GREETING// Again, I’ll say or do pretty much whatever you want for twenty seconds. I will send you the mpeg file so you can upload to YouTube, play at parties, or send to friends. I will be your dancing monkey. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
22 backers Limited (3 of 25 left)
LOS ANGELES MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the LA screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the LA screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your own travel and your own accommodation in LA. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
25 backers All gone!
CHICAGO MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the Chicago screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the Chicago screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your own travel and your own accommodation in Chicago, Illinois. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
25 backers All gone!
NEW YORK CITY MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the NYC screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the NYC screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your own travel and your own accommodation in New York City, NY. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
17 backers Limited (8 of 25 left)
SAN FRANCISCO MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the SF screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the SF screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your own travel and your own accommodation in San Francisco, CA.------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
19 backers Limited (6 of 25 left)
TORONTO MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the Toronto screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the Toronto screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your travel and accommodation in Toronto. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
25 backers All gone!
LONDON MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the London screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the London screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your travel and accommodation in London. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
25 backers All gone!
BOSTON MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the Boston screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the Boston screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your travel and accommodation in Boston. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
25 backers All gone!
AUSTIN MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the Austin screening presented by the Alamo Drafthouse. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the Austin screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Austin ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
15 backers Limited (10 of 25 left)
PARIS MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the Paris screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the Paris screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your own travel and your accommodation in Paris. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
25 backers All gone!
BERLIN MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the Berlin screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the Berlin screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your own travel and your accommodation in Berlin. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
14 backers Limited (11 of 25 left)
ROME MEET AND GREET// This reward is for you and a date to spend some time with me in the hour before the Rome screening. We will most likely drink a lot (if you're of age). Take a cab! Also included are two tickets to the Rome screening where I will show you the movie and stick around for a live ask me anything Q&A session. You'll have to provide your own travel and your accommodation in Rome. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $750 or more
49 backers Limited (1 of 50 left)
NYC PREMIERE TICKETS FOR TWO// Watch the film with the cast, crew, and other special guests in New York City. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in NYC -------------------------------------------------You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $750 or more
48 backers Limited (2 of 50 left)
PREMIERE TICKETS FOR TWO// Watch the film with the cast, crew, and other special guests in Los Angeles. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in LA -------------------------------------------------You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $1,000 or more
75 backers All gone!
NYC PREMIERE TICKETS PLUS AFTERPARTY FOR TWO// Watch the film with the cast, crew, and special guests then join us all at the exclusive afterparty for food, drinks and hobnobbing. You have to provide your own travel and accommodation in NYC -------------------------------------------------You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $1,000 or more
75 backers All gone!
PREMIERE TICKETS PLUS AFTERPARTY FOR TWO// Watch the film with the cast, crew, and special guests then join us all at the exclusive afterparty for food, drinks and hobnobbing. You have to provide your own travel and accommodation in LA -------------------------------------------------You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $1,500 or more
22 backers Limited (3 of 25 left)
SET VISIT FOR TWO// Watch us film a scene, have lunch with the cast and crew, and take part in the movie making magic! Who knows, maybe you will make your own Hollywood cameo in our Production Diary! We'd like to film the movie in Los Angeles this August. You'll have to provide your own travel and accommodation. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $2,500 or more
19 backers Limited (6 of 25 left)
BE AN EXTRA// Spend the day on our set, and if you want, you can also be a background actor. Even though you'll be on a glamourous (low-budget) Hollywood film set, I'll direct you to act as if you are just going about your daily routine. You will get to meet the actors working that day, and have lunch with the cast and crew. I can't guarantee you show up in the final cut, but I will try my best. We'd like to shoot in Los Angeles in August. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Los Angeles. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $3,000 or more
17 backers Limited (8 of 25 left)
BE AN EXTRA FOR TWO// Spend the day on our set with a friend, and if you want, you can also be background actors. Even though you'll be on a glamourous (low-budget) Hollywood film set, I'll direct you to act as if you are just going about your daily routine. You will get to meet the actors working that day, and have lunch with the cast and crew. I can't guarantee you show up in the final cut, but I will try my best. We'd like to shoot in Los Angeles in August. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Los Angeles. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $5,000 or more
5 backers All gone!
MY PERSONAL GUESTS AT THE PREMIERE AND AFTERPARTY// You and a guest will sit in my row at the premiere and my table at the afterparty. As I mentioned in the video, if you request it, I will place my hand gently on your leg. I am looking forward to personally thanking you for your support of the making of the film. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $5,000 or more
4 backers Limited (1 of 5 left)
MY PERSONAL GUESTS AT THE PREMIERE AND AFTERPARTY IN NYC// You and a guest will sit in my row at the premiere and my table at the afterparty at our newly announced NYC premiere. I am looking forward to personally thanking a few more of you for your support of the making of the film. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $7,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
NAME A CHARACTER// The name you choose will go to a precocious and handsome child actor character, so let’s keep it clean for the kids. I guarantee this character’s first name will be said, out loud, in the final cut. Since my international peeps can’t take the extra roles in the film, I would love to see this backer represent from across the sea. I’m looking at you Germany. I've imagined he's a Klaus. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $7,500 or more
9 backers Limited (1 of 10 left)
BE A FEATURED EXTRA// Spend the day on our set, and if you want, you can be a FEATURED background actor. You probably won't have a line, but you will be prominently featured in the scene we're shooting. You'll be a parent at school giving Aidan a disapproving nod, a cosplay friend of Jonah's who hangs with him at Comic-Con, or perhaps an actor sitting next to Aidan at an audition. You will get to meet the actors working that day, and have lunch with the cast and crew. I can't guarantee you show up in the final cut, but I will try my best. We'd like to shoot in Los Angeles in August. You will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in Los Angeles. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, an invite to our Backer's Thank You Screening, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $8,000 or more
2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)
FILMMAKING SYMPOSIUM AND SPECIAL THANKS// Filmmakers and filmlovers, I need your help to make this movie the best it can be. Spend a day with me in NYC during post production for a screening of the director's cut. After I show you the film, we'll discuss what you liked and what you didn't. You'll help shape the final cut of the film and receive a Special Thanks Credit for your support and guidance. After the screening and discussion, the post team and other select crew will join us to answer all of your questions about filmmaking. As always, you will have to provide your own travel and accommodation in NY ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2014Pledge $9,000 or more
3 backers Limited (2 of 5 left)
"VISUAL EFFECTS MADE POSSIBLE BY" END CREDIT// You will share the screen with up to nine other backers on a special end credit card that will be on both the theatrical and video release of the film for all time. I wouldn't be able to afford to shoot the complex visual effects fantasy sequences without your help. Thank you, you will be part of this film forever ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get an invite plus one to the premiere and afterparty, art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
FILM SLATE//You will receive the slate we use on the film! Zach and the cast will sign the slate and shoot a video presenting it to you. You will own a part of the history of this movie ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get an invite plus one to LA or NYC premiere and afterparty, art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
BE A CAST MEMBER// For one of my biggest supporters, here’s one of the biggest rewards. You will be a credited as a cast member of "WISH I WAS HERE". Visit us on our set and if you want, I'll put you in a scene we are shooting and write a line just for you. And, we'll give you the star treatment. Hair, makeup, wardrobe, and a space to practice your line. We'd like to shoot in August in LA, so if you would like a walk on role to complement your credit, you’ll need to be available then. You will provide your own travel and accommodation. ------------------------------------------------- You'll also get an invite plus one to the premiere and afterparty, art prints, our tee shirt, a sneak peek of the soundtrack, weekly playlists, our Production Diary and the script.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2014
