As many of you know, I have been working for the past few years to make a feature-length film that I hope to ultimately release in theaters or at the least on DVD and blockbuster/Netflix. This will mark my debut as a Director on a feature project and I could not be more excited or feel more ready to finally turn my life-long dream into a reality.
The film is a narrative comedy titled Todd Lucas: Singer/Songwriter. Set in the mid 1980′s when synthesized riffs, regrettable fashion, big hair, and sexual ambiguity ruled the music scene, Todd Lucas: Singer/Songwriter blends the comedic flair of Flight of the Conchords with the deadpan humor epitomized by Napoleon Dynamite. We have been developing the script over the last 4 years and are now working hard on all the core pre-production activities and are on track to shoot the film starting this June. The schedule and budget are set, and we have cast our two main characters. The title Character (Todd Lucas) is to be played by Barrett Crake, and his Eternity band mate B.J. Fairchild is to be played by Myko Olivier.
Making a film is not a solitary enterprise… in fact it requires a whole team of people and a community of volunteers, actors, and financial backers. If you would like to get involved in the production there are a number of ways you can help:
First and foremost, you can visit the films website www.toddlucasthemovie.com to get all the latest info and updates and then like our page on facebook and encourage your friends to do the same.
Secondly, we are using Kickstarter to raise the additional funds we need to shoot the movie. It will cost a minimum of $100,000 to shoot Todd Lucas: Singer/Songwriter and have it be a quality picture that will be marketable. For those who aren’t familiar with it, Kickstarter is a website where films, art, music, or other creative projects routinely get backers to provide funding. However, projects are on an all-or-nothing basis; if the goal is not met, no money changes hands. Since we already have a big chunk of money invested, we are trying to raise a minimum of $50,000 on Kickstarter and we will need your help to do it! In exchange for your help, there are a bunch of cool rewards you can get (all the details are on the Kickstarter page). I urge you to visit our Kickstarter page (http://kck.st/H9YfYV), watch the video on the page, and then share it with your friends, family and colleagues via email, Facebook, Twitter (#TLSS), etc. Every bit counts so even $25, $10, or 5 bucks would be so appreciated.
Lastly, we are also offering a very lucrative investment opportunity for anyone looking to invest larger amounts of money. Investing in Todd Lucas: Singer/Songwriter will give you the opportunity to share in any profits that are realized through the sale and distribution of the film. We are offering a 150% return on investment and, pending legislative action later this year, you may be entitled to deduct your entire investment on next years taxes. For the broad strokes, you can view our website here, and then request a business plan, and subscription documents.
Sites related to the movie:
http://www.toddlucasthemovie.com
http://kck.st/H9YfYV
http://www.facebook.com/ToddLucasTheMovie
Thank you again for your love and support!
