Kickstarter

My friend and awesome copywriter KELLY HARDWICK will give you a virtual high five. Why? She loves high fives. Seriously.

An HD digital download of the finished film.

An HD digital download of the finished film + your name in the credits under "Special Thanks", and yes that means you'll be on IMDB.

DIGITAL ASSETS: A copy of the screenplay as a PDF, a high resolution JPEG of the teaser poster and a printable DVD cover. We'll include the actual PSDs (Photoshop Document) for the DVD cover and teaser poster for you to "remix" them if you're so inclined + your name in the credits under "Special Thanks", and yes that means you'll be on IMDB + an HD digital download of the finished film.

ACT ONE SCRIPT NOTES: Have a screenplay that needs some honest, unbiased feedback? Make a pledge for $30 or more right now and you'll receive detailed notes on the first act of your script. Your screenplay isn’t finished yet? No problem! Send the first 10, 15, or 20 pages - whatever you've got. Here's your chance to receive FREE feedback on how to improve your script

ESSENTIALS REWARD PACKAGE: Kickstarter Only signed DVD + Special Thanks in the credits. Finished film as a digital download.

PERSONALIZED EYE CHART POSTER: All of our backers get a personalized eye chart which we post on our Facebook page. Well, at this level you get one that you can hang on your wall. I'll even sign it if you want + ESSENTIALS REWARD PACKAGE

PERSONALIZE THE MOVIE. Want a painting of yours, a photo of you, something personal to be in the film somewhere in the background? Maybe a song you wrote playing or a character wearing your custom t-shirt? Well here you go! Here's a way to be "in the movie" without actually being "in the movie". As long as you have the rights to let us use it, we'll figure out a place to put it in the movie. You might want to contact me first to make sure what you have in mind will work out + ESSENTIALS reward

EXTRA. EXTRA. EXTRA. Be an extra! If you're in the area, come on out to be in the background of a bar, or a pool hall, on a train, or whatever scene calls for some extras! You have to be in the city we're shooting as we won't provide transportation/lodging. We'll simply give you the address and you show up. We'll almost certainly be shooting in Chicago. + ESSENTIALS reward

DEVELOPMENT NOTES FOR SCREENWRITERS: Our producer, Dan Distefano, will accept the submission of your screenplay and provide you with notes. If selected to go further, he will help guide you in the development of your project. + ESSENTIALS reward

SCREEN THE MOVIE -- Have a hip theater or an art space or just a really big TV? You get permission to show the film as many times as you want in a 72 hour period. You can even sell tickets if you want. To help promote it, you get a photoshop file full of images and a customized Eye Chart Poster file. (Popcorn and candy not included. Does not include previous perk levels.)

SIGNED POSTER. A limited edition poster signed by the entire cast + ESSENTIALS reward.

FEATURED EXTRA.: Be a featured extra in one of the scenes. Play the BARTENDER or GUY AT THE COUNTER or WAITRESS. This may or may not include a line, but you will be front and center on camera. We will not provide transportation to the set. We are most likely shooting in Chicago, but this is subject to change. + ESSENTIALS reward

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit. Yes that means you'll be on IMDB + ESSENTIALS reward

PRODUCT PLACEMENT. You've seen it plenty of times in films, the cleverly placed Pepsi Can or the closeup of the Nokia phone. Well here's your chance to place what you want in our film. Have a business you'd like us to drive past or mention? Perhaps an item you'd like a character to use? We're open to your ideas as long as we can fit them into the story. You can contact me first if you have questions + ESSENTIALS reward

PRODUCER credit. And if you're in Chicago (subject to change) feel free to come to the set when we're shooting. It is your money helping out so you can see where it's going and feel free to yell at me if I'm taking too long on a particular scene. Again we won't provide transportation or lodging, and we plan on filming in Chicago, so plan accordingly + Essentials reward.

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Want your name/company at the top of the credits? "In association with [YOU or YOUR COMPANY]" well here you go + ESSENTIALS reward.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit, come to table readings, casting calls, join us on set whenever you want, provide feedback on takes; provide your feedback on casting, locations, etc... You’re basically a voting member of the creative process. Director still has final cut but you’ll be part of the process. Lodging and airfare aren't included. We plan on shooting in Chicago and I live in Chicago, so plan accordingly. If you’d like to be on camera we’ll give you a speaking role, either from the script or make one specifically for you with lines. + ESSENTIALS reward.