MOTHER GRIMM
The first trailer for Jason Lake's debut film "Mother Grimm" just dropped and it looks INCREDIBLE. You can watch it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL0ba4txcqV/
And if you want to see it, your very first chance will be August 3rd! Speaking of...
SUMMERWEEN
At the last Friendly Filmmaker party, we were chatting about ideas for future events. Multiple folks pitched the idea of a horror-themed party. Something like a Halloween dress-up party, but in Summer.
AND THE IDEA FOR THIS EVENT WAS BORN!
Join us Sunday August 3rd, when the sun is out, traffic is nice, parking is free, and there's no other Halloween Party competing for your attention!
Don your favorite costume, come watch two horror-themed shorts (Call Me After Dark, and Mother Grimm), cross your fingers for some raffle pulls, and join some Summerween games!
LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD PRICE! Get your ticket today!
ICYMI UPDATES!
1) Rob Levinson's "Thursday's Special" is up!
Watch it Now !
2) Colin Langford made a new film "The Routine"!
Watch it Now !
3) Ryan Nunes is working on his next soul-touching project "Drowned!" and needs help getting the fundraising going. Check the Fundraiser section below!
4) Jordan Pacheco wrote an amazing script called "The Night The War Began". Such a great story. Check the Fundraiser section below!
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Friendly Filmmaker Community!
As I mentioned last week, we LAUNCHED THE PAID COMMUNITY on an invite-only basis. It is NOT public. Members of this newsletter are the only ones who know. More details below, but TLDR:
The member cap for initial launch is 100 people!
The price of the membership is $2/mo -- just enough to cover the cost of the platform. The invite code gives the first month free. If you want a code, hit reply to this email!
Thank you to the 10 members who helped launch this week!
90 spots left!
I am VERY excited to build this online community with you.
FRIENDLY FILMMAKER CHECKLIST
Reminder! “The Friendly Filmmaker Checklist” is still in the Preorder phase! The preorder window is being extended due to a delay with the printer, but we will be shipping soon. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, pick one up today!
Thank you so much to everyone who has preordered already!
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August 3rd, 1pm
FRIENDLY FILMMAKER "HALLOWEEN IN AUGUST" SCREENING PARTY!
Boston MA
Let's get dressed up for a fun day of Summerween fun!
We kick things off by screening TWO spooky films by local artists - Kris Salvi and Jason Lake!
Kris is going to surprise us with his film! (stay tuned for announcements!)
And I am thrilled to announce the premiere of "Mother Grimm" which is Jason's debut film, and the team has been working on for over a year! I am so proud of how this film came out and cannot wait to share it with you!
As always, raffles and revelry guaranteed!
You won't want to miss this!!!
https://ko-fi.com/s/8bde973080
SAVE THE DATES
August 9
“BRIGHT NIGHT” ART-PLAY COMMUNITY EVENT
LOWELL, MA
Aug 18, 20, 21
“LIBRARY POETRY TOUR” FT. KRIS SALVI BY SHAWNA FOUNDATION
DOUGLASS, MILFORD, & UXBRIDGE MA
Sept 27
“AWAKENING” FILM FUNDRAISER DINNER EVENT
WOONSOCKET, RI
Oct 23-26
ARLINGTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
ARLINGTON, MA
A.C.
Filmmaker and D.P. Preetam Choudhury is looking to forge a recurring collaboration with an A.C. with some experience but eager to learn more about camera work.
Preetam has been a longtime collaborator and friend, and he's great to work with. We collaborated on many films together, wearing many different hats along the way. :-)
He's looking for a camera mentee to take on more part-time video production side-gigs. Low-budget to start, but Paid.
First gig is August 2nd, 5pm-10pm in Woburn MA.
Preetam can tell you more.
Feel free to post questions here, or email [email protected] to schedule a call with him. :-)
HMU
CT-based filmmaker Douglas A. Plomitallo is filming his sequel horror feature film "Halloween Candy 2" from August 8-11 in Redding, CT and is looking for a HMU artist.
PAID.
More details about the project found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-the-feature-length-horror-film-halloween-candy-2
Email [email protected] to apply.
CASTING
Title: MY REAL ID IS A RIFLE
Scope: 7 minute Short film
Theme: Crime Drama, Political Thriller
Deadline to Apply: August 1st, self-tape due.
Synopsis: A day in the life of An immigrant who arrives in America to “Do some work”.
Roles:
BOTH PAID
BOTH NON-UNION or UNION welcome
"The Contact"
[Female. Ages 30-40]
Business woman who is the liaison between America and Other Countries. Speaks French and English for one scene. She knows things that maybe she shouldn’t, Which makes her smart but also somewhat dangerous to “The establishment.”
WILL REQUIRE ONE DAY OF FILMING. REQUIRED TO AT LEAST LEARN FRENCH OR ALREADY BE BILINGUAL IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH.
"The Supporter"
[Male 40-50]
A xenophobic American who confronts Immigrant after he arrives in America.
WILL REQUIRE ONE DAY OF FILMING.
Email with headshot and demo reel.
Email [email protected] for sides and all inquiries.
FILMING TBA-Sometime in Late September/Early October in Central Massachusetts.
CREW CONTRACTORS
This is a psuedo-gig. The owner of Main Paige Media put out a general call to build her contact list for contractors.
Main Paige Media is a boutique video production company based on the North Shore. We specialize in authentic, story-driven videos for brands, nonprofits, and education.
They are currenly formalizing their freelancer roster for upcoming shoots.
Even if you've worked with them before, feel free to add your name here.
The call is for a plethora of upcoming behind-the-camera gigs. I thought it was worth sharing.
https://forms.gle/nTj8G2YNehbzp6N77
CASTING
Waldron Casting is currently casting Non Union Hamptons or Long Island locals for hit tv series. Can be available ALL or ANY of the following potential Work Dates:
Tues 7/15, Wed 7/16, Thurs 7/17,
Mon 7/21, Tues 7/22 & Wed 7/23
NU RATE: $181.50 for 10 hours of work
(You can expect to work at least a 10 hour day. Any time after 10 hours is overtime)
If interested, please email us the following information to [email protected] and put
“HAMPTONS LOCAL” in the subject
1. Current photos – pictures should reflect the current hairstyle, color, and length. PLEASE INCLUDE a Neck-up photo as well as a full-body photo against a light or white background.
2. Full Name
3. Confirm you are Non-Union
4. Phone Number
5. All Clothing sizes (Below whichever applies)
Women - Height, Weight, Dress, Bust x Waist x Hips, Shoe
Men - Height, Weight, Coat, Waist x Inseam, Neck x Sleeve, Shoe
6. Confirm you're over 18.
7. Do you have any visible tattoos, including face and neck?
8. Confirm you are a Hamptons local.
9. Please specify which dates you are fully available to work.
Please be specific. If you are avail all days, just type ALL.
Tues 7/15, Wed 7/16, Thurs 7/17,
Mon 7/21, Tues 7/22 & Wed 7/23
**As always, if you know of any paid local gigs, reply to this email and I’ll share with the rest of community!**
The Night The War Began
Filmmaker Jordan Pacheco wrote a chilling thriller script and needs help bringing it to life! This is a great story about an innocuous bbq that ends with the world on its head. Its a GREAT story! Let's help Jordan out!
Please support it here: https://gofund.me/77ddd6d0
The Routine
Filmmaker Colin Langford has just debuted his new film!
You can watch it here already!
Hand in hand with its release, he and his team are raising money for the All Kids Play Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that aims to transform lives through sports. Their mission is to increase quality youth sports participation by providing financial assistance to families and communities that lack sufficient resources and provide education on safe and healthy sports-related play.
Need a new hoodie? Workout gear?
Check out this limited edition 'WINGS' gear from Colin’s short film! https://www.javamonkeyapparel.com/cat.../ascension-athletics
100% of the proceeds to the All Kids Play Foundation
Or donate directly here: https://allkidsplay.org/
Congratulations and Thank you to Colin for making a film to support this cause!
Drowned!
Filmmaker Ryan Nunes is crowdfunding for his next short for DROWNED!
The goal of this project is to raise awareness to Inattentive ADHD, which can have unimaginable consequences if left untreated or undiagnosed, which is especially common for women.
The story follows Sarah, a single mother who’s unemployed, overwhelmed, and at risk of losing custody of her daughter. What no one sees is that she’s living with untreated Inattentive ADHD.
If you would like more information on the campaign, check out the link below:
https://igg.me/at/drowned/x/37762344#/
I still think that IndieGogo is the biggest thief of all the fundraising platforms out there, so don’t hesitate to reach out to Ryan directly if you want to make your donation stretch even further.
Old Friends
Allison Rothwell is a first time producer who has partnered with John Keough of Hollywooot to create a unique film with “O-Town”'s Trevor Penick! Allison's commitment to doing it right, and providing for her crew, has led to a talented group of filmmakers coming together.
The shoot went great. Help support the post-production efforts!
You can support the project here: https://www.hollywootfilmgroup.com/films/production/old-friends
3 Thousand Letters
Fellow local independent filmmaker, Lyria Garcia, is making a documentary “3 Thousand Letters” — a story following the plight of JP, a Brazilian immigrant who arrived in 1999 only to face the complex U.S. Immigration System.
After years of dead ends with lawyers, he took matters into his own hands—writing 3,179 letters to the White House, pleading for amnesty and reform.
Check out Lyria’s truly beautiful project website here:
https://www.3thousandletters.com
And please consider making a donation here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/unseen-voices-immigrants-in-america
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