MAYBE IT'S ME
New York City, New York | Series
Drama
We're diving deep into intimacy with a series focused on modern day Black Love. How do we treat our most intimate loved ones and why? We're using self introspection and the relationships of seven New Yorkers to reflect our stories with beauty, honesty and care. Come take the ride with us!
MAYBE IT'S ME
New York City, New York | Series
Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $25,595 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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We're diving deep into intimacy with a series focused on modern day Black Love. How do we treat our most intimate loved ones and why? We're using self introspection and the relationships of seven New Yorkers to reflect our stories with beauty, honesty and care. Come take the ride with us!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE SHOW
Maybe It's Me centers on the lives of seven unknowingly connected New Yorkers finding their way through love and loss as adulting becomes more and more difficult.
THE STORY
We are New York based actors and filmmakers who have an incredible need to tell our stories! Our project explores the pain and joy of Black love from different perspectives. We are interested in being the truth we do not see on screen!
WHAT WE NEED
An on camera project has many pieces that make up the whole. We've outlined in detail below where we're spending our production dollars.
WHAT YOU GET
Every little bit counts, and we want to personally thank each and every one of you for your contributions. When you support this campaign you have the opportunity to receive a wide variety of perks, to show our sincere appreciation. Some of the perks include: a personal shout out on the series' Facebook page, a private link to view the series as soon as it is released, or even an executive producer credit of the series!
THE IMPACT
These are unique and diverse stories need to be told; however, we can't do it without your help. Film and TV serve as powerful platforms because of their ability to reach a widespread audience.
Unfortunately, it's also an expensive platform. In order to bring our vision to life, we will need to pay for things such as costumes, sets, post production, camera equipment, editing software, permits for locations -- the list goes on and on.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP
In order to reach our goal, we will need help from as many of you as possible. In addition to donating to the campaign, sharing the link to the campaign via social media will help to spread the word about this important story.
WE APPRECIATE YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW!
WANT TO LEARN MORE
We've included a peek into our lookbook below. Check out the world and the characters we're creating!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Craft Services
Costs $1,600
Feed the hungry cast and crew during the production.
Actors, Union and Non Union
Costs $2,850
Pay union actors a daily minimum + health and pension benefits and non-union actors a daily rate.
Camera, Light, Sound Equipment and Operators
Costs $5,250
Camera, light and sound equipment rental and crew operators.
6 Interior Locations, 3 Apartments 1 Office, 2 Bars
Costs $2,900
Locations to film all interior scenes.
Van Rental
Costs $1,000
Move equipment to and from locations during the production.
Above the Line Crew
Costs $2,000
Producers, Director and Creative Consultants.
Insurance
Costs $750
Protect production.
Hair and Make Up Artist
Costs $1,000
Hair and makeup artist for the production.
Props and Wardrobe
Costs $3,300
Establish world and color scheme of the film.
Editor
Costs $1,250
Quality post-production editor.
Music composer and royalties
Costs $1,500
Hire composer and purchase music.
Promotion and festival
Costs $1,300
Promote film and submit to festivals.
Still Photographer
Costs $200
Still photographer for shoot.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
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About This Team
LAUREN MARISSA SMITH
CREATOR+EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Lauren Marissa Smith is an artist, actor and scholar colliding movement, language and imagery to celebrate black womanhood. She studied acting at the Susan Batson Studio in New York City, and is a phi beta kappa graduate of Spelman College. Her favorite roles include Janie Mae Crawford in the stage adaptation of Their Eyes Were Watching God, Charlie in the award-winning film Charlie and Daniel, and Tillie Petunia in the AUDELCO recognized production of On Striver's Row. Other stage performances include On Striver's Row, Day of Absence, Os Confederados, Lordes, One Drop and Journey in Light and Shadow. Visit www.laurenmarissasmith.com for more info.
MICHAEL OLOYEDE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
British born, Southern raised, Michael Oloyede is the son of Nigerian parents. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in marketing and working in the corporate world for a couple of years, thoughts of his childhood dream began to bubble up. He enrolled in the world renowned Stella Adler School of Acting and Anthony Meindl's Actor's Workshop to begin classes. Since then he has worked in film, television and stage and continues to spread his love of performance both in front and behind the camera.
LYNDSEY SMITH
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Lyndsey F. Smith also known as shelyndsey is a jill of all trades. She worked in Marketing and Sales as a Brand Liaison for Def Jam Recordings with their newly presented initative “Rap Star.” She continued her work in branding as a consultant for Navier Lifestyle since the company’s inception in 2006. She was also a long time contributing writer for the Atlanta based Juice Magazine which focused on hip-hop internationally. Currently, she manages emerging talent in the Atlanta area and cohosts Dash Radio’s “Leave Your Shoes” at the door.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE SHOW
Maybe It's Me centers on the lives of seven unknowingly connected New Yorkers finding their way through love and loss as adulting becomes more and more difficult.
THE STORY
We are New York based actors and filmmakers who have an incredible need to tell our stories! Our project explores the pain and joy of Black love from different perspectives. We are interested in being the truth we do not see on screen!
WHAT WE NEED
An on camera project has many pieces that make up the whole. We've outlined in detail below where we're spending our production dollars.
WHAT YOU GET
Every little bit counts, and we want to personally thank each and every one of you for your contributions. When you support this campaign you have the opportunity to receive a wide variety of perks, to show our sincere appreciation. Some of the perks include: a personal shout out on the series' Facebook page, a private link to view the series as soon as it is released, or even an executive producer credit of the series!
THE IMPACT
These are unique and diverse stories need to be told; however, we can't do it without your help. Film and TV serve as powerful platforms because of their ability to reach a widespread audience.
Unfortunately, it's also an expensive platform. In order to bring our vision to life, we will need to pay for things such as costumes, sets, post production, camera equipment, editing software, permits for locations -- the list goes on and on.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP
In order to reach our goal, we will need help from as many of you as possible. In addition to donating to the campaign, sharing the link to the campaign via social media will help to spread the word about this important story.
WE APPRECIATE YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW!
WANT TO LEARN MORE
We've included a peek into our lookbook below. Check out the world and the characters we're creating!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Craft Services
Costs $1,600
Feed the hungry cast and crew during the production.
Actors, Union and Non Union
Costs $2,850
Pay union actors a daily minimum + health and pension benefits and non-union actors a daily rate.
Camera, Light, Sound Equipment and Operators
Costs $5,250
Camera, light and sound equipment rental and crew operators.
6 Interior Locations, 3 Apartments 1 Office, 2 Bars
Costs $2,900
Locations to film all interior scenes.
Van Rental
Costs $1,000
Move equipment to and from locations during the production.
Above the Line Crew
Costs $2,000
Producers, Director and Creative Consultants.
Insurance
Costs $750
Protect production.
Hair and Make Up Artist
Costs $1,000
Hair and makeup artist for the production.
Props and Wardrobe
Costs $3,300
Establish world and color scheme of the film.
Editor
Costs $1,250
Quality post-production editor.
Music composer and royalties
Costs $1,500
Hire composer and purchase music.
Promotion and festival
Costs $1,300
Promote film and submit to festivals.
Still Photographer
Costs $200
Still photographer for shoot.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
LAUREN MARISSA SMITH
CREATOR+EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Lauren Marissa Smith is an artist, actor and scholar colliding movement, language and imagery to celebrate black womanhood. She studied acting at the Susan Batson Studio in New York City, and is a phi beta kappa graduate of Spelman College. Her favorite roles include Janie Mae Crawford in the stage adaptation of Their Eyes Were Watching God, Charlie in the award-winning film Charlie and Daniel, and Tillie Petunia in the AUDELCO recognized production of On Striver's Row. Other stage performances include On Striver's Row, Day of Absence, Os Confederados, Lordes, One Drop and Journey in Light and Shadow. Visit www.laurenmarissasmith.com for more info.
MICHAEL OLOYEDE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
British born, Southern raised, Michael Oloyede is the son of Nigerian parents. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in marketing and working in the corporate world for a couple of years, thoughts of his childhood dream began to bubble up. He enrolled in the world renowned Stella Adler School of Acting and Anthony Meindl's Actor's Workshop to begin classes. Since then he has worked in film, television and stage and continues to spread his love of performance both in front and behind the camera.
LYNDSEY SMITH
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Lyndsey F. Smith also known as shelyndsey is a jill of all trades. She worked in Marketing and Sales as a Brand Liaison for Def Jam Recordings with their newly presented initative “Rap Star.” She continued her work in branding as a consultant for Navier Lifestyle since the company’s inception in 2006. She was also a long time contributing writer for the Atlanta based Juice Magazine which focused on hip-hop internationally. Currently, she manages emerging talent in the Atlanta area and cohosts Dash Radio’s “Leave Your Shoes” at the door.