Festival Fees for Film "Warwick"
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Filming for Warwick has completed since the first week of April, and I've been in post-production since - color correcting, editing and editing, and making sure I get the best possible finished product in time for film festivals throughout 2016. I've been making "microbudget" films since 2008, but never a project that I approached with the intent of submitting to the festival circuit. Warwick was a story that I grew attached to, and during and after filming feel just as attached to. I've decided that this is definitely the time.
About the Film
Warwick is a drama told from the perspective of a twentysomething named Emmet (played by my fiancé Ashton Burch). Suffering from post-college depression/boredom and millennial angst, the man ditches his Ohio hometown for a potential job in Seattle, where he checks into a hotel and patiently awaits his opportunity. While there, he notices the precense of a mysterious man wandering the premises, and then takes it upon himself to reach out; learning that this man is actually prostituting himself out to guests at the hotel. What follows are conversations in which they get to know one another, and Emmet himself starting to question whether or not he feels some kind of attraction for this stranger.
What I Need Help With
The project was already filmed and sent into post-production on a shoestring budget (somewhere around a measly $2,000, and $4,000 has already gone into the film). What I need help on is actually getting the film in front of the eyes of the various film festivals for the 2016 season.
Submission fees aren't small. Some festivals that Warwick could have potential to be selected for range anywhere from around $35-50 per submission (and these fees don't even guarantee acceptance, but just consideration). I've already taken it upon myself to use what little I had of the film's budget to submit to a few with upcoming deadlines, but beyond that, I'm in a position where I no longer have the funds to keep the trend going. With the support of friends, family, and other filmmakers, I'm hoping to be capable of putting Warwick in front of more programmers in hopes of the film making a name for itself. Festival deadlines are approaching at lightning speed.
What You Will Get
Unfortunately, with the budget already exhausted, it's become a bit difficult to do some awesome, savvy perks in regards to whatever generous donations are made. For this, I have taken it upon myself to do what I can, with what I can, in hopes of making it more possible for Warwick to get out there. For every donation, no matter how big or small, contributors will receive a "Special Thanks" credit both on IMDb and in the film's ending credits. For any donations that are $50 or more, you will eventually - after the film's festival run and thensome - receive a Blu Ray or DVD copy (your preference) of the film - with a special handwritten letter for the contribution and good faith that was placed in this passion project.
For more information on Warwick:
IMDb Page
Facebook Page
Letterboxd listing
MUBI listing
Any and all questions welcome, so private message me here on GoFundMe with them, and I'll respond as soon as I possibly can.
Best regards, and thank you all for taking the time to read this!
About the Film
Warwick is a drama told from the perspective of a twentysomething named Emmet (played by my fiancé Ashton Burch). Suffering from post-college depression/boredom and millennial angst, the man ditches his Ohio hometown for a potential job in Seattle, where he checks into a hotel and patiently awaits his opportunity. While there, he notices the precense of a mysterious man wandering the premises, and then takes it upon himself to reach out; learning that this man is actually prostituting himself out to guests at the hotel. What follows are conversations in which they get to know one another, and Emmet himself starting to question whether or not he feels some kind of attraction for this stranger.
What I Need Help With
The project was already filmed and sent into post-production on a shoestring budget (somewhere around a measly $2,000, and $4,000 has already gone into the film). What I need help on is actually getting the film in front of the eyes of the various film festivals for the 2016 season.
Submission fees aren't small. Some festivals that Warwick could have potential to be selected for range anywhere from around $35-50 per submission (and these fees don't even guarantee acceptance, but just consideration). I've already taken it upon myself to use what little I had of the film's budget to submit to a few with upcoming deadlines, but beyond that, I'm in a position where I no longer have the funds to keep the trend going. With the support of friends, family, and other filmmakers, I'm hoping to be capable of putting Warwick in front of more programmers in hopes of the film making a name for itself. Festival deadlines are approaching at lightning speed.
What You Will Get
Unfortunately, with the budget already exhausted, it's become a bit difficult to do some awesome, savvy perks in regards to whatever generous donations are made. For this, I have taken it upon myself to do what I can, with what I can, in hopes of making it more possible for Warwick to get out there. For every donation, no matter how big or small, contributors will receive a "Special Thanks" credit both on IMDb and in the film's ending credits. For any donations that are $50 or more, you will eventually - after the film's festival run and thensome - receive a Blu Ray or DVD copy (your preference) of the film - with a special handwritten letter for the contribution and good faith that was placed in this passion project.
For more information on Warwick:
IMDb Page
Facebook Page
Letterboxd listing
MUBI listing
Any and all questions welcome, so private message me here on GoFundMe with them, and I'll respond as soon as I possibly can.
Best regards, and thank you all for taking the time to read this!
Organizer
Paul Reese
Organizer
Forestville, OH