Making Conversation
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Romantic Comedy
This is a love story about family, friendship, and the friction that can come from trying to control an outcome when what’s needed is vulnerability. With a cast and crew made up of diverse, passionate, and deeply talented artists, we’ve created something full of heart, humor, and truth.
Making Conversation
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Romantic Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $7,340 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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This is a love story about family, friendship, and the friction that can come from trying to control an outcome when what’s needed is vulnerability. With a cast and crew made up of diverse, passionate, and deeply talented artists, we’ve created something full of heart, humor, and truth.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
Making Conversation
A Romantic Comedy About Love, Friendship, & a Surprise Engagement Party Gone Wrong!
Are you a perfectionist? Do social situations make you anxious? Have you disagreed with a sibling? Then this film will make you feel seen! In “Making Conversation” we watch Aimee attempt to host the perfect, well almost, perfect surprise engagement party for her brother as all chaos breaks loose!
As an on-and-off perfectionist, I know what it’s like to feel the pressure of being the best at anything. Overachievers get the reputation of not being fun, and I’m going to show that we absolutely are the best at being fun! Almost 20 years ago I wrote the original version of this film because I was inspired by the hilarity of my friends and wanted to make something that reflected that spirit. Now, I can see fun in the flaws of being a 30-something and navigating adulthood! We all need laughter, recognition, and fun! In times where getting older seems to be trickier to navigate, I want to remind us all, it’s OK to not always have it together, but you can still find the answers!
Filming for Making Conversation is officially wrapped! We’re thrilled to have completed production on this heartfelt romantic comedy about love, loyalty, and dinner party disasters — and now we need your help to bring it across the finish line.
Your support through this campaign will directly fund compensating cast and crew, and post-production: editing, color correction, sound design, music licensing, promotion and festival submission fees. This is the crucial final phase that transforms all our hard work on set into the polished film we’re excited to share with you!
Our goal is to complete post-production by fall 2025, with the film premiering at festivals starting in early 2026. As a supporter, you'll be the first to know how and when you can see Making Conversation — whether through festival screenings, private links, or community screenings.
If we’re fortunate enough to surpass our $9,000 goal, stretch funds will go toward:
- Hiring a composer and/or sound mixer
- Expanding our festival run
- Creating promotional materials and hosting community events
How you can help:
- Pledge any amount — every contribution counts!
- Follow our campaign — 250 followers unlocks valuable resources!
- Share this campaign with your community and encourage others to support indie film.
We can't wait to bring you into the world of Making Conversation. Whether you contribute, share this campaign, or spread the word, your support means everything to us.
Let’s make something unforgettable — and maybe a little chaotic — together!
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We made a movie! Now help us finish it.
Making Conversation — a romantic comedy full of heart and hilarious engagement party chaos — just wrapped filming and is raising funds for post-production! Support this indie film on SeedandSpark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/maco #MakingConversationFilm
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cut & Color
Costs $2,000
This will ensure the film is put together seamlessly (editing) and has stunning color (color correction) to match the camera work!
Music & Sound Design
Costs $2,000
With this contribution we are able to make the film sounds impeccable and has great music!
Cast & Crew
Costs $2,000
This amount helps us make sure the team is compensated for their hard work!
Marketing & Promotion
Costs $3,000
This will allow us to get the film seen at film festivals, and beyond so we can secure distribution to share the film with everyone!
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About This Team
AJ LOVELACE
(Writer , Director , Producer)
AJ Lovelace is a Los Angeles-based award-winning director, cinematographer, writer, actor & photographer. AJ's work has been featured in publications such as the New York Post and Deadline and has been recognized by the Webby and Telly Awards. AJ credits his rich cultural background as the child of immigrants for his imaginative curiosity. With his artistic career beginning as a portrait painter at seven years old, AJ continues to tell the stories that he sees on the faces of his subjects through film and photography. Communicating the stories of marginalized peoples is steadily at the core of AJ’s creative pursuits. He enjoys creating with diverse collaborators on stories that elevate his creative and technical abilities.
Some of his career highlights include his film “Expiration Date” receiving an official selection at the Oscar®-qualifying Pan African Film Festival, his series "Onyx" winning a Telly Award, and the internet sensations “Blood at the Root” and “Transplants,” in which he was director, cinematographer, and starred. The intensely authentic and immersive cinematic experiences he creates have earned him acclaim across North America, Asia, and Europe.
MAKINLEY PATTERSON
(Producer)
Makinley Patterson is an actor based in Los Angeles. With a diverse range of skills and experience both in front of and behind the camera. With a deep passion for storytelling. Driven by a desire to create art that speaks to the truth of human struggles and emotions, Makinley has collaborated with renowned companies such as AppleTV, Disney+, Fathom Events, and Amazon Prime. His versatility as an artist extends beyond acting-he also has experience in producing, and gaffing allowing him to contribute to other aspects of the filmmaking process. In addition to his acting career, Makinley is passionate about producing, writing and developing screenplays. He hopes to one day launch his own production company, where he can continue to create meaningful, impactful work. Makinley looks forward to sharing his work with audiences in the near future.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Making Conversation
A Romantic Comedy About Love, Friendship, & a Surprise Engagement Party Gone Wrong!
Are you a perfectionist? Do social situations make you anxious? Have you disagreed with a sibling? Then this film will make you feel seen! In “Making Conversation” we watch Aimee attempt to host the perfect, well almost, perfect surprise engagement party for her brother as all chaos breaks loose!
As an on-and-off perfectionist, I know what it’s like to feel the pressure of being the best at anything. Overachievers get the reputation of not being fun, and I’m going to show that we absolutely are the best at being fun! Almost 20 years ago I wrote the original version of this film because I was inspired by the hilarity of my friends and wanted to make something that reflected that spirit. Now, I can see fun in the flaws of being a 30-something and navigating adulthood! We all need laughter, recognition, and fun! In times where getting older seems to be trickier to navigate, I want to remind us all, it’s OK to not always have it together, but you can still find the answers!
Filming for Making Conversation is officially wrapped! We’re thrilled to have completed production on this heartfelt romantic comedy about love, loyalty, and dinner party disasters — and now we need your help to bring it across the finish line.
Your support through this campaign will directly fund compensating cast and crew, and post-production: editing, color correction, sound design, music licensing, promotion and festival submission fees. This is the crucial final phase that transforms all our hard work on set into the polished film we’re excited to share with you!
Our goal is to complete post-production by fall 2025, with the film premiering at festivals starting in early 2026. As a supporter, you'll be the first to know how and when you can see Making Conversation — whether through festival screenings, private links, or community screenings.
If we’re fortunate enough to surpass our $9,000 goal, stretch funds will go toward:
- Hiring a composer and/or sound mixer
- Expanding our festival run
- Creating promotional materials and hosting community events
How you can help:
- Pledge any amount — every contribution counts!
- Follow our campaign — 250 followers unlocks valuable resources!
- Share this campaign with your community and encourage others to support indie film.
We can't wait to bring you into the world of Making Conversation. Whether you contribute, share this campaign, or spread the word, your support means everything to us.
Let’s make something unforgettable — and maybe a little chaotic — together!
Copy/paste to share:
We made a movie! Now help us finish it.
Making Conversation — a romantic comedy full of heart and hilarious engagement party chaos — just wrapped filming and is raising funds for post-production! Support this indie film on SeedandSpark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/maco #MakingConversationFilm
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cut & Color
Costs $2,000
This will ensure the film is put together seamlessly (editing) and has stunning color (color correction) to match the camera work!
Music & Sound Design
Costs $2,000
With this contribution we are able to make the film sounds impeccable and has great music!
Cast & Crew
Costs $2,000
This amount helps us make sure the team is compensated for their hard work!
Marketing & Promotion
Costs $3,000
This will allow us to get the film seen at film festivals, and beyond so we can secure distribution to share the film with everyone!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
AJ LOVELACE
(Writer , Director , Producer)
AJ Lovelace is a Los Angeles-based award-winning director, cinematographer, writer, actor & photographer. AJ's work has been featured in publications such as the New York Post and Deadline and has been recognized by the Webby and Telly Awards. AJ credits his rich cultural background as the child of immigrants for his imaginative curiosity. With his artistic career beginning as a portrait painter at seven years old, AJ continues to tell the stories that he sees on the faces of his subjects through film and photography. Communicating the stories of marginalized peoples is steadily at the core of AJ’s creative pursuits. He enjoys creating with diverse collaborators on stories that elevate his creative and technical abilities.
Some of his career highlights include his film “Expiration Date” receiving an official selection at the Oscar®-qualifying Pan African Film Festival, his series "Onyx" winning a Telly Award, and the internet sensations “Blood at the Root” and “Transplants,” in which he was director, cinematographer, and starred. The intensely authentic and immersive cinematic experiences he creates have earned him acclaim across North America, Asia, and Europe.
MAKINLEY PATTERSON
(Producer)
Makinley Patterson is an actor based in Los Angeles. With a diverse range of skills and experience both in front of and behind the camera. With a deep passion for storytelling. Driven by a desire to create art that speaks to the truth of human struggles and emotions, Makinley has collaborated with renowned companies such as AppleTV, Disney+, Fathom Events, and Amazon Prime. His versatility as an artist extends beyond acting-he also has experience in producing, and gaffing allowing him to contribute to other aspects of the filmmaking process. In addition to his acting career, Makinley is passionate about producing, writing and developing screenplays. He hopes to one day launch his own production company, where he can continue to create meaningful, impactful work. Makinley looks forward to sharing his work with audiences in the near future.