Jim Cummings' Top Secret Shorts
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
This is an opportunity to help produce incredible short films. The first is a deadpan comedy about a painful brunch. The other is a secret project – we can't say what it's about, but Martin Scorsese would love it.
Jim Cummings' Top Secret Shorts
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This is an opportunity to help produce incredible short films. The first is a deadpan comedy about a painful brunch. The other is a secret project – we can't say what it's about, but Martin Scorsese would love it.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Welcome,
It's Jim, how are you? I'm here because I want to make more great short films.
Since the release of the Thunder Road short film, I've spent 6 years making features and I've learned a lot. I'm running this Seed & Spark because I'm making two new short films early next year and I would love your help in making them.
Our first short film centers around two couples at a brunch. Our story takes a turn when someone goes into sharp detail about his sister's new husband and their relationship. This short examines the fragility of social etiquette and how we have forgotten how to interact in public since 2019.
Our second short is confidential I'm sorry to say. It will be submitted to all the major festivals, private screenings for our backers will be held, and we may have a wider internet release of the film. It's a comedic parody behind-the-headlines story of a well-publicized reoccuring event involving an enormous film studio (and yeah, it's the one you're thinking of).
We're scheduled to shoot in mid-January in Los Angeles. Our production company will be editing and finishing the films in order to submit to Summer/Fall 2023 + Spring 2024 Film Festivals.
We've had sucess in the past screening our films at festivals around the world as well as digital releases. We hope to premiere the film at festivals and private screenings for our backers before we have a global online release of the film.
We take Covid incredibly seriously. We have PCR testing and daily rapid testing for anyone on our sets.
I have two promises, that the films will be exceptional and hilarious and impressive, and that if you ever support us, I will turn your support into great movies.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jim
We can't do it without you! Please consider sharing our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want! Feel free to copy and paste the image above and post it with the link to our campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/jim-cummings-short-films#story
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $3,500
The actors bring the script to life. This is money well spent.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Crew
Costs $7,000
Without a crew the movies are just aren't happening.
Camera & Lenses
Costs $2,000
A top quality camera as well as the all-important lenses are vital to achieve our cinematic look.
Brunch Restaurant
Costs $3,000
A memorable Los Angeles restaurant setting is critical to our story.
Sound Mix
Costs $1,500
Quality sound is paramount to a quality film.
Grip & Electric
Costs $2,000
We'll be using industry standard equipment to achieve the highest quality look we can.
Production Design and Props
Costs $1,000
High quality art direction is key to our story.
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About This Team
Our team is dedicated to delivering high quality short films that will impress and entertain every one of our backers.
We have over 30 years combined experience in Hollywood, from writing through post-production. Jim's films have premiered at the top film festivals in the world, including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Berlinale.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Welcome,
It's Jim, how are you? I'm here because I want to make more great short films.
Since the release of the Thunder Road short film, I've spent 6 years making features and I've learned a lot. I'm running this Seed & Spark because I'm making two new short films early next year and I would love your help in making them.
Our first short film centers around two couples at a brunch. Our story takes a turn when someone goes into sharp detail about his sister's new husband and their relationship. This short examines the fragility of social etiquette and how we have forgotten how to interact in public since 2019.
Our second short is confidential I'm sorry to say. It will be submitted to all the major festivals, private screenings for our backers will be held, and we may have a wider internet release of the film. It's a comedic parody behind-the-headlines story of a well-publicized reoccuring event involving an enormous film studio (and yeah, it's the one you're thinking of).
We're scheduled to shoot in mid-January in Los Angeles. Our production company will be editing and finishing the films in order to submit to Summer/Fall 2023 + Spring 2024 Film Festivals.
We've had sucess in the past screening our films at festivals around the world as well as digital releases. We hope to premiere the film at festivals and private screenings for our backers before we have a global online release of the film.
We take Covid incredibly seriously. We have PCR testing and daily rapid testing for anyone on our sets.
I have two promises, that the films will be exceptional and hilarious and impressive, and that if you ever support us, I will turn your support into great movies.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jim
We can't do it without you! Please consider sharing our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want! Feel free to copy and paste the image above and post it with the link to our campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/jim-cummings-short-films#story
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $3,500
The actors bring the script to life. This is money well spent.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Crew
Costs $7,000
Without a crew the movies are just aren't happening.
Camera & Lenses
Costs $2,000
A top quality camera as well as the all-important lenses are vital to achieve our cinematic look.
Brunch Restaurant
Costs $3,000
A memorable Los Angeles restaurant setting is critical to our story.
Sound Mix
Costs $1,500
Quality sound is paramount to a quality film.
Grip & Electric
Costs $2,000
We'll be using industry standard equipment to achieve the highest quality look we can.
Production Design and Props
Costs $1,000
High quality art direction is key to our story.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is dedicated to delivering high quality short films that will impress and entertain every one of our backers.
We have over 30 years combined experience in Hollywood, from writing through post-production. Jim's films have premiered at the top film festivals in the world, including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Berlinale.