Council of Grievances
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Satire
Have you ever felt wronged in a way that there isn’t a clear hierarchy to complain to? Where there’s no penalty given to the culprit? Council of Grievances is a comedic take on what it might look like to have that entity, in this case, a council, to lodge your complaint.
Council of Grievances
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Satire
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $1,859 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Have you ever felt wronged in a way that there isn’t a clear hierarchy to complain to? Where there’s no penalty given to the culprit? Council of Grievances is a comedic take on what it might look like to have that entity, in this case, a council, to lodge your complaint.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Stretch Goals, Engage!
This project has hit its funding goal, woo hoo! But the fundraising is not over yet. Indeed, the more funds raised by the end of the campaign, the more polished the final product will be!
Next funding goals:
$1,700- film scored professionally$1,800- professional sound editing- $2,100 - extend the location rental time
- $2,750 - submit to and attend festivals
Follower goal:
If this campaign hits 250 followers by April 9th, I will be eligible for the first level of filmmaker rewards from Seed&Spark and its partners. Anyone who makes a pledge is automatically a follower but people can become a follower without pledging anything. So, please share this campaign far and wide to see if it can get up to 250 followers!
Synopsis
Council of Grievances is a comedy short that explores the feeling that one needs to complain about something when there’s no logical person to register that complaint with.
Some examples of grievances that I have:
- A stranger is rude to a person, and the stranger simply shrugs it off, and the person can’t stop thinking about the interaction.
- A friend is always late for plans but most of the friend group doesn’t seem to mind.
- A company advertises employment services but doesn’t hire a graphic designer and uses AI-generated art for its advertisements.
Imagine if someone in a position of people could hear out your complaints! I know I wish it was possible. In Council of Grievances, we find out what that would be like. Of course, it’s a comedy, so nothing goes quite as our protagonist would like.
Motivation
I’ve spent years writing and producing low and no-budget sketches. I’m proud of what I’ve made and people seem to enjoy them. Now I want to make a more ambitious project, something that I need help funding. Council of Grievances will involve more actors, space, and equipment than I’m used to for my shoots and all it takes are pledges from people like you and your friends!
Project Status and Future
The Council of Grievances script is written, and pre-production is underway. Once the fundraising period ends, production and then post-production can begin. The funds will be used to pay for equipment, locations, cast, crew, and more. I tentatively plan to release it in May.
Once it’s completed, I’ll submit the short to festivals and post it on my YouTube and Vimeo channels. It will also live on in the portfolios of everyone who worked on it.
Fundraising Goals
If I raise $1,280, I will have hit 80% of my goal and have the green light!
If I raise $1,600, I will have hit my initial goal and can begin production!
If I raise $1,700, I can have the film professionally scored!
If I raise $1,800, I can have the sound professionally edited!
If I raise $2,100, I can secure the shoot location for a full day!
If I raise $2,750, I can submit Council of Grievances to festivals!
If I raise $3,200, I will have doubled my goal and will double the pay to my cast and crew!
Matthew T. Aromando is a writer, performer, and filmmaker who lives in New York City. He creates sketch comedy for the screen and stage.
Videos written and produced by Matt can be seen on his YouTube and Vimeo channels. His writing can be seen live monthly with the ensemble, Hit It Joe, as a part of the BoogieManja sketch comedy collective at The Peoples Improv Theater.
Matt formerly wrote for the sketch comedy ensembles, Attainable Crush and Aunt Colony, with BoogieManja, as well as the LiveWire Sketch team, Souvenir, at the Magnet Theater.
He is trained in sketch comedy writing by the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and Magnet Theaters. He studied cinematography and directing at the School of Visual Arts (SVA).
Matt’s short The Group Chat was a Denver Sketch Festival 2024 Winner - Best of the Fest: Video
Past Works
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Set Rental
Costs $550
I need a room suitable for filming a council or board meeting. Location is to be determined. This also includes a rehearsal space.
Props & Costumes
Costs $100
Sets need props! And costumes!
Crew
Costs $150
It's important to pay people for their work!
Cast
Costs $300
It’s important to pay artists for their work!
Food for cast & crew
Costs $100
Everyone needs to eat, right? Right??
Equipment
Costs $240
I'm renting some gear and covering maintenance costs for the gear that I own.
Transportation
Costs $160
Train fares for the cast and crew as well as ride-share fees to get the gear to and from the set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Share this update!
About This Team
As I begin this process, the team is me, your humble writer and director, Matt Aromando (YouTube). As the project moves along, I will add cast and crew to the project and you can get to know them as well.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Stretch Goals, Engage!
This project has hit its funding goal, woo hoo! But the fundraising is not over yet. Indeed, the more funds raised by the end of the campaign, the more polished the final product will be!
Next funding goals:
$1,700- film scored professionally$1,800- professional sound editing- $2,100 - extend the location rental time
- $2,750 - submit to and attend festivals
Follower goal:
If this campaign hits 250 followers by April 9th, I will be eligible for the first level of filmmaker rewards from Seed&Spark and its partners. Anyone who makes a pledge is automatically a follower but people can become a follower without pledging anything. So, please share this campaign far and wide to see if it can get up to 250 followers!
Synopsis
Council of Grievances is a comedy short that explores the feeling that one needs to complain about something when there’s no logical person to register that complaint with.
Some examples of grievances that I have:
- A stranger is rude to a person, and the stranger simply shrugs it off, and the person can’t stop thinking about the interaction.
- A friend is always late for plans but most of the friend group doesn’t seem to mind.
- A company advertises employment services but doesn’t hire a graphic designer and uses AI-generated art for its advertisements.
Imagine if someone in a position of people could hear out your complaints! I know I wish it was possible. In Council of Grievances, we find out what that would be like. Of course, it’s a comedy, so nothing goes quite as our protagonist would like.
Motivation
I’ve spent years writing and producing low and no-budget sketches. I’m proud of what I’ve made and people seem to enjoy them. Now I want to make a more ambitious project, something that I need help funding. Council of Grievances will involve more actors, space, and equipment than I’m used to for my shoots and all it takes are pledges from people like you and your friends!
Project Status and Future
The Council of Grievances script is written, and pre-production is underway. Once the fundraising period ends, production and then post-production can begin. The funds will be used to pay for equipment, locations, cast, crew, and more. I tentatively plan to release it in May.
Once it’s completed, I’ll submit the short to festivals and post it on my YouTube and Vimeo channels. It will also live on in the portfolios of everyone who worked on it.
Fundraising Goals
If I raise $1,280, I will have hit 80% of my goal and have the green light!
If I raise $1,600, I will have hit my initial goal and can begin production!
If I raise $1,700, I can have the film professionally scored!
If I raise $1,800, I can have the sound professionally edited!
If I raise $2,100, I can secure the shoot location for a full day!
If I raise $2,750, I can submit Council of Grievances to festivals!
If I raise $3,200, I will have doubled my goal and will double the pay to my cast and crew!
Matthew T. Aromando is a writer, performer, and filmmaker who lives in New York City. He creates sketch comedy for the screen and stage.
Videos written and produced by Matt can be seen on his YouTube and Vimeo channels. His writing can be seen live monthly with the ensemble, Hit It Joe, as a part of the BoogieManja sketch comedy collective at The Peoples Improv Theater.
Matt formerly wrote for the sketch comedy ensembles, Attainable Crush and Aunt Colony, with BoogieManja, as well as the LiveWire Sketch team, Souvenir, at the Magnet Theater.
He is trained in sketch comedy writing by the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and Magnet Theaters. He studied cinematography and directing at the School of Visual Arts (SVA).
Matt’s short The Group Chat was a Denver Sketch Festival 2024 Winner - Best of the Fest: Video
Past Works
Get updates about this project and more videos by subscribing to Matt Aromando’s Email List.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Set Rental
Costs $550
I need a room suitable for filming a council or board meeting. Location is to be determined. This also includes a rehearsal space.
Props & Costumes
Costs $100
Sets need props! And costumes!
Crew
Costs $150
It's important to pay people for their work!
Cast
Costs $300
It’s important to pay artists for their work!
Food for cast & crew
Costs $100
Everyone needs to eat, right? Right??
Equipment
Costs $240
I'm renting some gear and covering maintenance costs for the gear that I own.
Transportation
Costs $160
Train fares for the cast and crew as well as ride-share fees to get the gear to and from the set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Share this update!
About This Team
As I begin this process, the team is me, your humble writer and director, Matt Aromando (YouTube). As the project moves along, I will add cast and crew to the project and you can get to know them as well.