Mann & Quinn
Orlando, Florida | Film Short
Drama, Romance
This project brought a group of film students together from various countries of the world. We want to continue this unity and promote an ideal world where people can live peacefully together. That everything does happen for a reason and magical moments happen if you just open your eyes.
Mann & Quinn
Orlando, Florida | Film Short
Drama, Romance
1 Campaigns | Florida, United States
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This project brought a group of film students together from various countries of the world. We want to continue this unity and promote an ideal world where people can live peacefully together. That everything does happen for a reason and magical moments happen if you just open your eyes.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Thank you for taking the time to visit our page!
Who Are We?
We are a group of students in the Master of Fine Arts in Film Production program at Full Sail University and are excited to bring our film to life. Our passion for film has led us to create an entertaining new experience for all our viewers. We need all the help we can get from friends and families, and anyone that wants to give us the chance to shine and bring are dream to life.
A Sneak Peek of Mann & Quinn
Mann & Quinn is a short romance narrative about Quinn, a lonely Middle-Eastern entrepreneur that owns a successful fashion boutique. Carol, one of the employees in the shop, gives Quinn a small gift that inspires her to prepare a romantic dinner with an inanimate lover.
Meet Our Characters
Quinn
A conservative successful entrepreneur who recently opened a boutique in Orlando. Living far away from home, which she misses along with her husband. Quinn starts with a conservative, fashionable, darker look with a hijab. She changes into a princess-like gown.
Mann
A hardworking gentleman that works in the middle east, trusts and supports his wife to fulfill her dreams out of the country. For the past couple of months he couldn't get a visa. Mann has a model looking wardrobe with darker green shades.
Carol
A laid-back, fashionable young employee who is completing her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Carol has a hipster wardrobe with bracelets and beads. Very fashionable Millennial style.
Tyler
Tyler is a rich self-centered businessman. He usually has people doing his things on his behalf. He is loud & obnoxious and full of prejudice. Tyler wears a businessman grey suit with a blue tie and a golden watch.
The Look of the Film
Mann & Quinn is inspired by Disney’s fairy tale stories, like Beauty and the Beast, with a mixture of Hollywood's top romance films with a Middle-Eastern atmosphere. 
Color Palette
Mann and Quinn has rich colors with high saturation and contrast. It starts with high key lighting, moves to lower key lighting, and back to high key lighting.
The dress Quinn will be wearing will be a very pretty purple. Mann’s wardrobe will have dark green tones. The boutique will ideally have bright colors that match the season of the year.
Cinematography
The film contains various shots:
- Establishing shots
- Medium and close ups
- Dolly shots
- Over the shoulder shots
- High angle shots
- Steadicam shots
The Dance
Mann & Quinn has a magical waltz dance scene. This is where Mann and Quinn dance in the middle of the boutique. It will be an important moment in the film and filled with intimacy. It is choreographed by our professional choreographer, Billy Bowser. The cinematography of this scene is inspired by the ballroom dance scene in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. 
Production Design
The film takes place in a colorful fashion boutique. Quinn decorates the shop to a romantic look with lights, candles, and lanterns.
Music Score
We are mixing the film with different instruments from the Middle-East such as the Oud, Flute, and Qanoon. Our score masterpiece will be a breathtaking waltz piece that Mann & Quinn dance to. You will be swept off your feet with the magical musical piece our composer, Jon-Joseph Nepaul, has arranged and mastered.
Visual Effects
The film has a decent amount of visual effects, such as a flare for the mannequin transforming scene and the ending fireworks scene.
Our Equipment
- Sony F65 camera
- Peewee dolly
- Steadicam rig
- Arri lighting kit
- Mole-Richardson lighting kit
- Grip & electric truck
- Boom mic, lav mics, and a sound mixer
Where The Money Goes
Making a film can be fun, but it is also challenging. One of, if not, the most challenging parts of filmmaking is raising funds. Gladly, Full Sail University is helping us with a good amount of gear, such as the camera, but there are many additional items we need to raise funds for:
- Wardrobe and makeup
- Lighting sets
- Extra dolly track
- Steadicam + Operator
- Furniture
- Mannequin and props
- Catering & craft services
- Set operation
- Marketing & publicity
- Film festival submission fees
- Honeywagon
- Permits
Film Festival Circuit
We are planning to participate in OVER 20 film festivals all around the world. Many of these are Academy Award-Qualifying festivals (that's kind of a BIG DEAL in this industry). The film festivals we are considering are:
- Red Carpet Film Festival - Manama, Bahrain
- Dubai International Film Festival - Dubai, UAE
- Milwaukee Short Film Festival - Milwaukee, WI
- Orlando Film Festival - Orlando, FL
- Austin Film Festival - Austin, TX
- Nashville Film Festival - Nashville, TN
- Atlanta Film Festival - Atlanta, GA
- Leeds International Film Festival - Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
- Equality International Film Festival - Sacramento, CA
- Manhattan Short Film - Manhattan, NY
- Key West Film Festival - Key West, FL
- New York City International Film Festival - New York, NY
- Student World Awards - Los Angeles, CA
- Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival - Hollywood, CA
- Utah Film Festival - Orem, UT
- Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival - Bay City, MI
- New Orleans Film Festival - New Orleans, LA
- Cartagena Film Festival - Columbia
- Flickerfest International Short Film Festival - Bondi Beach, Australia
- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2018 - Tokyo, Japan
- Raindance Film Festival - London, UK
- Student Academy Awards - Hollywood, CA
- Show Me Shorts Film Festival - Auckland, New Zealand
Publicity & Media
The Mann & Quinn team already has media companies on board to help us promote our film; however, some funds will also be allocated to obtaining more publicity, such as:
- Televison
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Social Media
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Festivals Around The World
Costs $800
A film festival circuit is one of the best strategies to promote a film. Ours is a 1 year plan.
Wardrobe
Costs $400
Our talent needs specific wardrobe to wear that is pertinent to the story and branding of the film.
Craft Services
Costs $375
It's important to have food and drinks for the talent and crew to keep up energy and morale.
Fiberglass Posable Male Mannequin - White Gloss
Costs $300
The mannequin is the most important feature of this film, since the story is moved by it.
Honey Wagon
Costs $800
This would provide extra space for our talent / crew to use as a production office and restroom.
Pearl Necklace
Costs $600
Essential wardrobe piece for our lead actress. Needs to have specific look and quality as photo.
Red Velvet Cake
Costs $20
Cake is used as a prop during the romantic dinner scene with Mann and Quinn.
Steadicam Rig
Costs $250
To get amazing footage of the dance scene. Shot will be in a circular motion around actors.
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About This Team
We are a diverse group of students in the Master of Fine Arts in Film Production program at Full Sail University and are excited to bring our film to life. All of us are from different parts of the world, including Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, and Jordan. Our passion for film has led us to create an entertaining new experience for all our viewers. We need all the help we can get from friends and families, and anyone that wants to give us the chance to shine and bring are dream to life.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Thank you for taking the time to visit our page!
Who Are We?
We are a group of students in the Master of Fine Arts in Film Production program at Full Sail University and are excited to bring our film to life. Our passion for film has led us to create an entertaining new experience for all our viewers. We need all the help we can get from friends and families, and anyone that wants to give us the chance to shine and bring are dream to life.
A Sneak Peek of Mann & Quinn
Mann & Quinn is a short romance narrative about Quinn, a lonely Middle-Eastern entrepreneur that owns a successful fashion boutique. Carol, one of the employees in the shop, gives Quinn a small gift that inspires her to prepare a romantic dinner with an inanimate lover.
Meet Our Characters
Quinn
A conservative successful entrepreneur who recently opened a boutique in Orlando. Living far away from home, which she misses along with her husband. Quinn starts with a conservative, fashionable, darker look with a hijab. She changes into a princess-like gown.
Mann
A hardworking gentleman that works in the middle east, trusts and supports his wife to fulfill her dreams out of the country. For the past couple of months he couldn't get a visa. Mann has a model looking wardrobe with darker green shades.
Carol
A laid-back, fashionable young employee who is completing her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Carol has a hipster wardrobe with bracelets and beads. Very fashionable Millennial style.
Tyler
Tyler is a rich self-centered businessman. He usually has people doing his things on his behalf. He is loud & obnoxious and full of prejudice. Tyler wears a businessman grey suit with a blue tie and a golden watch.
The Look of the Film
Mann & Quinn is inspired by Disney’s fairy tale stories, like Beauty and the Beast, with a mixture of Hollywood's top romance films with a Middle-Eastern atmosphere.
Color Palette
Mann and Quinn has rich colors with high saturation and contrast. It starts with high key lighting, moves to lower key lighting, and back to high key lighting.
The dress Quinn will be wearing will be a very pretty purple. Mann’s wardrobe will have dark green tones. The boutique will ideally have bright colors that match the season of the year.
Cinematography
The film contains various shots:
- Establishing shots
- Medium and close ups
- Dolly shots
- Over the shoulder shots
- High angle shots
- Steadicam shots
The Dance
Mann & Quinn has a magical waltz dance scene. This is where Mann and Quinn dance in the middle of the boutique. It will be an important moment in the film and filled with intimacy. It is choreographed by our professional choreographer, Billy Bowser. The cinematography of this scene is inspired by the ballroom dance scene in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
Production Design
The film takes place in a colorful fashion boutique. Quinn decorates the shop to a romantic look with lights, candles, and lanterns.
Music Score
We are mixing the film with different instruments from the Middle-East such as the Oud, Flute, and Qanoon. Our score masterpiece will be a breathtaking waltz piece that Mann & Quinn dance to. You will be swept off your feet with the magical musical piece our composer, Jon-Joseph Nepaul, has arranged and mastered.
Visual Effects
The film has a decent amount of visual effects, such as a flare for the mannequin transforming scene and the ending fireworks scene.
Our Equipment
- Sony F65 camera
- Peewee dolly
- Steadicam rig
- Arri lighting kit
- Mole-Richardson lighting kit
- Grip & electric truck
- Boom mic, lav mics, and a sound mixer
Where The Money Goes
Making a film can be fun, but it is also challenging. One of, if not, the most challenging parts of filmmaking is raising funds. Gladly, Full Sail University is helping us with a good amount of gear, such as the camera, but there are many additional items we need to raise funds for:
- Wardrobe and makeup
- Lighting sets
- Extra dolly track
- Steadicam + Operator
- Furniture
- Mannequin and props
- Catering & craft services
- Set operation
- Marketing & publicity
- Film festival submission fees
- Honeywagon
- Permits
Film Festival Circuit
We are planning to participate in OVER 20 film festivals all around the world. Many of these are Academy Award-Qualifying festivals (that's kind of a BIG DEAL in this industry). The film festivals we are considering are:
- Red Carpet Film Festival - Manama, Bahrain
- Dubai International Film Festival - Dubai, UAE
- Milwaukee Short Film Festival - Milwaukee, WI
- Orlando Film Festival - Orlando, FL
- Austin Film Festival - Austin, TX
- Nashville Film Festival - Nashville, TN
- Atlanta Film Festival - Atlanta, GA
- Leeds International Film Festival - Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
- Equality International Film Festival - Sacramento, CA
- Manhattan Short Film - Manhattan, NY
- Key West Film Festival - Key West, FL
- New York City International Film Festival - New York, NY
- Student World Awards - Los Angeles, CA
- Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival - Hollywood, CA
- Utah Film Festival - Orem, UT
- Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival - Bay City, MI
- New Orleans Film Festival - New Orleans, LA
- Cartagena Film Festival - Columbia
- Flickerfest International Short Film Festival - Bondi Beach, Australia
- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2018 - Tokyo, Japan
- Raindance Film Festival - London, UK
- Student Academy Awards - Hollywood, CA
- Show Me Shorts Film Festival - Auckland, New Zealand
Publicity & Media
The Mann & Quinn team already has media companies on board to help us promote our film; however, some funds will also be allocated to obtaining more publicity, such as:
- Televison
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Social Media
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Festivals Around The World
Costs $800
A film festival circuit is one of the best strategies to promote a film. Ours is a 1 year plan.
Wardrobe
Costs $400
Our talent needs specific wardrobe to wear that is pertinent to the story and branding of the film.
Craft Services
Costs $375
It's important to have food and drinks for the talent and crew to keep up energy and morale.
Fiberglass Posable Male Mannequin - White Gloss
Costs $300
The mannequin is the most important feature of this film, since the story is moved by it.
Honey Wagon
Costs $800
This would provide extra space for our talent / crew to use as a production office and restroom.
Pearl Necklace
Costs $600
Essential wardrobe piece for our lead actress. Needs to have specific look and quality as photo.
Red Velvet Cake
Costs $20
Cake is used as a prop during the romantic dinner scene with Mann and Quinn.
Steadicam Rig
Costs $250
To get amazing footage of the dance scene. Shot will be in a circular motion around actors.
Share this update!
About This Team
We are a diverse group of students in the Master of Fine Arts in Film Production program at Full Sail University and are excited to bring our film to life. All of us are from different parts of the world, including Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, and Jordan. Our passion for film has led us to create an entertaining new experience for all our viewers. We need all the help we can get from friends and families, and anyone that wants to give us the chance to shine and bring are dream to life.