Changing the way we make movies!
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:12 pm
Hey guys!
I'm the Kickstarter campaign manager for Peter and John, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moviesfrommarlboro/peter-and-john-a-new-way-to-make-movies
We are a 501(c)(3) that's producing a film (the fifth for our director, Jay Craven) through a very special, important program. We take 30 film students from 10 colleges, spend a semester training them, and then we make a real movie. A professional, beautiful feature film with a Hollywood cast, staffed by an additional 20 veteran film professionals.
We want to give young film makers an opportunity that they never (unless by some special circumstances) get while in school. They're not interns - they're performing real jobs on set. Camera operator, 2nd AD, grip & electric, costumes, make-up, editing - whatever they want genuine, resume-building experience in. We're hoping to spread this model beyond our program in the future, but first we need to make this movie.
Jay made Northern Borders, his 2012 film, using this method, and it was a success. We're confident that Peter and John will make no less of an impact. We're working on a small budget, and crowd funding in order to hit our goal, and to get the word out about our project.
If you like the sound of it, please take a look and consider telling your friends (or donating if you can). And let me know if you need any help with your campaign! Our director has been fundraising for a long time, and I will happily pass on his advice!
I'm the Kickstarter campaign manager for Peter and John, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moviesfrommarlboro/peter-and-john-a-new-way-to-make-movies
We are a 501(c)(3) that's producing a film (the fifth for our director, Jay Craven) through a very special, important program. We take 30 film students from 10 colleges, spend a semester training them, and then we make a real movie. A professional, beautiful feature film with a Hollywood cast, staffed by an additional 20 veteran film professionals.
We want to give young film makers an opportunity that they never (unless by some special circumstances) get while in school. They're not interns - they're performing real jobs on set. Camera operator, 2nd AD, grip & electric, costumes, make-up, editing - whatever they want genuine, resume-building experience in. We're hoping to spread this model beyond our program in the future, but first we need to make this movie.
Jay made Northern Borders, his 2012 film, using this method, and it was a success. We're confident that Peter and John will make no less of an impact. We're working on a small budget, and crowd funding in order to hit our goal, and to get the word out about our project.
If you like the sound of it, please take a look and consider telling your friends (or donating if you can). And let me know if you need any help with your campaign! Our director has been fundraising for a long time, and I will happily pass on his advice!