Two more awesome projects to support!

Hey All!

Reaching out again for your small bit of support on a couple of great projects. 

One is a doc on the amazing and legendary ROB NILSSON - admittedly a great personal friend of mine, but also an amazingly talented, prolific and ground-breaking TRULY independent filmmaker. They are only trying to raise $600 bucks with 13 days left, so I hope it's a no-brainer to show your support. But let's push them far past their way-too-modest goal.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1462597312/what-mad-pursuit

Also, my extremely talented buddy Justin Grizzofi is finally doing his feature "Speedwagon". It will be an awesome film that he's doing for far less money than his talent deserves. Check out his Kickstarter page and see some of what the film will have to offer.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/829719010/speedwagon

Thanks so much, all!!

TONIGHT - $5k In An Hour: Fundraising Webcast at LA Film Fest In Support Of My New Film “CONNECTION”

Yes, we’re at it, AGAIN! The webathon was so awesome and successful, we're doing it again!! Since we're almost there, this time the goal is smaller and the webcast is far shorter!

We will  be broadcasting during our event at The 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival -TONIGHT, June 16th from 9:30 p.m. until Midnight.

 CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBCAST (starting tonight at 9:30 p.m.)!

Thanks so much for your support, however it shapes up.

Best,
J.

"Connection" is my first feature film in over 10 years. It is the feature film companion to my award-winning short film "Transaction" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGdBGf68FlU). It is a different story and circumstance, but very similar approach and aesthetic. "Connection" follows the mood-drenched, but sometimes subtly comic, journey of a couple during their first experience at a swinger's party. The film will use a direct, honest story-telling style that creates a "fly on the wall" experience. However, key subjective moments in the film take us a step deeper inside this dynamic.

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Perks for your contribution

$10
Love and Appreciation
Deep gratitude. A "shout-out" on the show. And a thank you on the film's website.

$25
Gratitude and Protection
All of the above plus a box of condoms used - or, rather, unused - in the film!
Estimated delivery: October 2013

$100
First In Line
All of the above, plus an autographed, pre-release DVD (and digital link). Be among the first to get the film!
Estimated delivery: January 2014

$500
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Get all of the above plus be credited by name alphabetically in the "Special Thank You To Our Funders" list in the end credits of the film.
Estimated delivery: January 2014

$1,000
Be On Set
All of the above plus an opportunity to be on the set while shooting - and what a set it will be! You don't have to be in the movie, unless you want to....
Estimated delivery: August 2013
Only 50 available

$2,500
Party Hard
All of the above, plus an invitation to both the wrap party and the Premiere party in Park City. (We hope - but you're invited wherever it is!)
Estimated delivery: August 2013
Only 20 available

$5,000
Executive Producer
All of the above plus you will be a credited (and contracted) Executive Producer on the film.
Only 10 available

CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TB6BZQ6CG82MA

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBCAST (starting tonight at 9:30 p.m.)! - http://filmmakersalliance.org/CONNECTION_Fundraiser.html

FIlmmakers Alliance Celebration at Los Angeles Film Festival THIS Sunday

Hey All,

Join Filmmakers Alliance, Worldwide Motion Picture Group, Hollywood Casting and Film, Film Festival Flix, Cinemoi, Go Digital and MovieMaker Magazine as we celebrate....

....all of the films and filmmakers at The 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival.

In particular:

"Forty Years From Yesterday" directed by Robert Machoian and Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck, "The House That Jack Built" directed by Henry Barrial and "Llyn Foulkes One Man Band" directed by Tamar Halpern and Chris Quilty.

              

THIS Sunday, June 16th at 9:30 p.m. at the Event Deck of the Los Angeles Film Festival.

To get details and register for the event, go here: http://fa-at-laff-2013.eventbrite.com/

You MUST register at EventBrite link above to gain admittance!

COMPLIMENTARY TICKET: To join us as a Special Guest, please click the "Enter promotional code" link that appears below the "Quantity" drop-down menu in the Ticket Information box. Use the promotional code: famember

We look forward to seeing you all there!!

$50k In A Day: Two hours left, still need love!

Check in last minute and bring us home!!!
http://filmmakersalliance.org/CONNECTION_Fundraiser.html

Mark Your Calendar! MAY 30TH: $50k In A Day: A 24-hour Webathon In Support Of My New Feature "Connection"

 

 "Connection" is my first feature film in over 10 years and YOU can help me make it!!

 MARK THE DATE: MAY 30TH! 

http://filmmakersalliance.org/CONNECTION_Fundraiser.html

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/connection-a-single-day-fundraising-webathon-for-the-film (not live until Midnight of the 29th)

 "Connection" is the feature film companion to my award-winning short film "Transaction".




The feature is a different story and circumstance, but very similar approach and aesthetic. "Connection" follows the mood-drenched, but sometimes subtly comic, journey of a couple during their first experience at a swinger's party. The film will use a direct, honest story-telling style that creates a "fly on the wall" experience. However, key subjective moments in the film take us a step deeper inside this dynamic. 

We're having a SINGLE DAY fundraising campaign - MAY 30TH - with a LIVE webathon done old school, Jerry Lewis-style. To see it, click HERE: 

Why a single day? Because there's no point in hassling you for support for weeks on end. Let's just have some fun and get on with it. 

I'll start broadcasting from midnight of Wednesday the 29th and will be on air continuously until midnight of Thurday, the 30th. I'll mostly be talking and having various film people come on to chat, but will also be having various performers on the LIVE guest channel throughout the 24 hour period. Please check back for the full schedule. 

To see the LIVE guest performances on the day, click HERE and scroll down:

Finally, would love to have YOU call in to chat. Here's my number: 323-397-2164. You'll see me talking to you on the broadcast. If I'm in the middle of something, leave your number and I'll call you back. You can also Skype me and we can both be on the webcast. My Skype name is jacquesthelemaque.

Beyond all that, would love as much support as you are comfortable with, of course. Let's hit our goal and turn this unique fundraising process into a real success story. 

Thanks so much for your support, however it shapes up. 

 Best, 
 J.

Movies you can help make!!

If you haven't already noticed, from time to time, I'll be posting crowdfunding projects you can support to which I have a personal relationship and/or I think are just really awesome.
Here's two very good ones, both from the Filmmakers Alliance family....


Secrets Of An Unborn Child
by Evelyne and Gabriela Tollman
In Secrets Of An Unborn Child the lives of two sisters intersect. Clare loses her baby and Anna, in the midst of an emotional crisis, inadvertently abandons her child. The film follows the two sisters as they overcome their worst fears and help each other rebuild their lives.
For more info/details, click here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/249283882/secrets-of-an-unborn-child-0

Andrei Tarkovsky Documentary: 
Time Within Time
by PJ Letofsky
A poetic documentary into the life, love, and work of Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky, based on his diary and those who knew him best...
For more info/details, click here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1355692020/andrei-tarkovsky-documentary-time-within-time


And one more from our friends down in Dallas......

THE BAD - A Comedy Series from the Fires of Hell / Suburbia
by Blair Rowan starring Chris Gardner

A comedic webseries following the trials and tribulations of the world's most unsuccessful and delusional garage rock band, The Bad.

For more info/details, click here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/127160787/the-bad-a-comedy-series-from-the-fires-of-hell-sub


Thanks so much for the support, all!!

The Art Of Asking

The following is a repost of Peter Broderick's excellent distribution newsletter....

THE ART OF ASKING


Amanda Palmer has made an art of asking for help. In May 2012, the singer-songwriter ran a 30-day Kickstarter campaign seeking $100,000 to finance a new album, a tour, and an art book. 24,883 fans contributed and she raised $1,192,793 (five times more than any other Kickstarter music project).

Her campaign video is one of the best crowdfunding pitches ever. It conveys her goals, her passion, and her persona in 3 minutes. Her music drives the video and her spirit makes it infectious and irresistible.

Amanda’s recent TED talk on The Art of Asking is required viewing for filmmakers and other artists determined to maintain their creative independence. More than 2.7 million people have watched it in two months.


To read the whole article, click here:
http://www.peterbroderick.com/distributionbulletins/distributionbulletins.html

A Few Projects To Support....

Hey Guys!

Here's a few projects from friends of mine that are worthy of your support. Click on the titles and check 'em out. If they strike you the right way, toss in a $10, $20 or $100,000...whatever makes sense for you.

John Harden's short film: "New"

The new Mark Stolaroff (producer) and Henry Barrial (director) feature: "The House That Jack Built"

The Dan Rosen written feature with : "Darci's Walk Of Shame"


Thanks for helping to keep us filmmakers making films!