People Like You
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Thriller
Our thriller "People Like You" is a refreshing reminder that movies can tackle timely themes and still be a lot of fun! Best part is, the movie’s already in the can! We just need your help to finish post-production!
People Like You
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Thriller
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Our thriller "People Like You" is a refreshing reminder that movies can tackle timely themes and still be a lot of fun! Best part is, the movie’s already in the can! We just need your help to finish post-production!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
How This Crazy Thing Happened
February 10th, 2018 (New York City) - A conversation between two friends who both happen to be actors snowballs into the impractical suggestion, “Let’s make a movie!”
Fast-forward 3 weeks and 3,000 miles to a desert north of Los Angeles, where these two friends, Josh Mayes and Gabriella Piazza, are shooting the final scene of their short film, People Like You.
That's kinda crazy.
Following their initial conversation, Josh (who is also a writer and filmmaker) brought on his sister Megan, a talented producer with whom he had frequently collaborated. Likewise, Gabriella brought on Blake Rice to direct.
Somehow in the span of 3 weeks our intrepid filmmakers managed to assemble a crew of twenty-some people on the other side of the country, secure locations in the desert and in Brentwood, and travel cross-country, all while Josh perfected the screenplay.
Imagine laying tracks in front of a train as it barrels toward you. It felt something like that.
Everyone talks about making movies. Sometimes you’ve just gotta do it. Take the risk and jump in. These crazy filmmakers did just that! And we had a great time.
We took a big leap and invested our own money in production. Filmmaking is notoriously expensive, but this experience was worth it to us. Now the footage is sitting on two hard drives in NYC, waiting for us to raise the funds to begin post-production (just as notoriously expensive). We cannot do this without your help!
What's This Movie About?
A great short film is all about the setup. And we’ve got a killer one.
Ford, a brilliant, calculating man and the heir to his recently deceased mother’s estate, returns to his family’s Brentwood home. Inside, he finds the dead body of his twin brother and a beautiful, grief-stricken woman named Julia. In the quiet of night in an isolated compound, these two characters begin the dance of covering up the murder, each afraid to implicate themselves and uncertain of the other’s innocence.
Our movie is a lot of fun. A murder in an old Hollywood mansion; an ensuing battle of wills between two starkly different characters that carries them across stunning desert vistas to a riveting climax with unsettling implications.
It also explores challenging themes. The disparity in power between men and women, and between those born with great wealth and those born without. These themes are rightly at the forefront of our cultural conversation, and what better way to delve into them than an exciting and dynamic film?
Why Should You Help Us?
We are so proud of the work we’ve done and what our team has accomplished.
During production we were all struck by the quality of each other's work; how it seemed that everyone onboard was destined for great things. We assembled a truly talented, charismatic, passionate and hard working team. A diverse group of men and women who love what they do and care about how they do it.
Unlike most projects, our film has already been shot! But editing, color correction, score, sound design, festival submissions (etc., etc....) are hugely expensive. We want to do it right, and honor the talents of the those who have poured themselves into this by delivering a high-quality finished product that will light up the screen. We truly cannot do this without your help!
This is an exciting step in our journey forward, and we would be honored to have you join in helping us shape our futures at this crucial time.
Much Love,
-People Like You
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Editing
Costs $3,000
Help us cut a tight, compelling film with the beautiful footage we've already shot!
Score
Costs $4,000
What would Jaw's be without that score?! Help us bring this thriller to life with captivating music.
Sound Design
Costs $4,000
Sound design is vital in creating the mood of a film. Help us bring all the pieces together!
Film Festival Submission Fees
Costs $3,500
The more we submit, the higher our odds. Help us make this project worth it by getting it seen!
Screeners
Costs $500
It costs a lot to master and ship DVDs and Blu-rays. Help ensure this movie gets out to the world!
Color Correction
Costs $1,500
Put the finishing touches on all our hard work! The new roller and 2nd coat of paint!
Marketing for Distribution
Costs $1,500
The only way this movie will be seen is if people know it's out there! Help us reach a wide audience
Friends and Family Screener
Costs $2,000
We want to have the opportunity to share our film with our community upon completion!
ADR
Costs $1,000
Sound is notoriously tricky. Help us make things sound professional by recording in a studio!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Josh Mayes is an award winning actor (Best Actor in a Leading Role, New York City International Film Festival, 2014), screenwriter and filmmaker. Upon graduating from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he co-founded Plastic Tree Pictures with his sister, Megan. Their first feature film, Rooftops, premiered at the 2014 New York City International Film Festival. He splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles.
Gabriella Piazza is a NYC born and raised actress. Gabriella Executive Produced an award winning short, "To Whom It May Concern" in 2016 that was accepted into several film festivals and recently landed distribution on Amazon Prime Video. Gabriella starred in 7 short films this past year that have been in film festivals around the country.
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
How This Crazy Thing Happened
February 10th, 2018 (New York City) - A conversation between two friends who both happen to be actors snowballs into the impractical suggestion, “Let’s make a movie!”
Fast-forward 3 weeks and 3,000 miles to a desert north of Los Angeles, where these two friends, Josh Mayes and Gabriella Piazza, are shooting the final scene of their short film, People Like You.
That's kinda crazy.
Following their initial conversation, Josh (who is also a writer and filmmaker) brought on his sister Megan, a talented producer with whom he had frequently collaborated. Likewise, Gabriella brought on Blake Rice to direct.
Somehow in the span of 3 weeks our intrepid filmmakers managed to assemble a crew of twenty-some people on the other side of the country, secure locations in the desert and in Brentwood, and travel cross-country, all while Josh perfected the screenplay.
Imagine laying tracks in front of a train as it barrels toward you. It felt something like that.
Everyone talks about making movies. Sometimes you’ve just gotta do it. Take the risk and jump in. These crazy filmmakers did just that! And we had a great time.
We took a big leap and invested our own money in production. Filmmaking is notoriously expensive, but this experience was worth it to us. Now the footage is sitting on two hard drives in NYC, waiting for us to raise the funds to begin post-production (just as notoriously expensive). We cannot do this without your help!
What's This Movie About?
A great short film is all about the setup. And we’ve got a killer one.
Ford, a brilliant, calculating man and the heir to his recently deceased mother’s estate, returns to his family’s Brentwood home. Inside, he finds the dead body of his twin brother and a beautiful, grief-stricken woman named Julia. In the quiet of night in an isolated compound, these two characters begin the dance of covering up the murder, each afraid to implicate themselves and uncertain of the other’s innocence.
Our movie is a lot of fun. A murder in an old Hollywood mansion; an ensuing battle of wills between two starkly different characters that carries them across stunning desert vistas to a riveting climax with unsettling implications.
It also explores challenging themes. The disparity in power between men and women, and between those born with great wealth and those born without. These themes are rightly at the forefront of our cultural conversation, and what better way to delve into them than an exciting and dynamic film?
Why Should You Help Us?
We are so proud of the work we’ve done and what our team has accomplished.
During production we were all struck by the quality of each other's work; how it seemed that everyone onboard was destined for great things. We assembled a truly talented, charismatic, passionate and hard working team. A diverse group of men and women who love what they do and care about how they do it.
Unlike most projects, our film has already been shot! But editing, color correction, score, sound design, festival submissions (etc., etc....) are hugely expensive. We want to do it right, and honor the talents of the those who have poured themselves into this by delivering a high-quality finished product that will light up the screen. We truly cannot do this without your help!
This is an exciting step in our journey forward, and we would be honored to have you join in helping us shape our futures at this crucial time.
Much Love,
-People Like You
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Editing
Costs $3,000
Help us cut a tight, compelling film with the beautiful footage we've already shot!
Score
Costs $4,000
What would Jaw's be without that score?! Help us bring this thriller to life with captivating music.
Sound Design
Costs $4,000
Sound design is vital in creating the mood of a film. Help us bring all the pieces together!
Film Festival Submission Fees
Costs $3,500
The more we submit, the higher our odds. Help us make this project worth it by getting it seen!
Screeners
Costs $500
It costs a lot to master and ship DVDs and Blu-rays. Help ensure this movie gets out to the world!
Color Correction
Costs $1,500
Put the finishing touches on all our hard work! The new roller and 2nd coat of paint!
Marketing for Distribution
Costs $1,500
The only way this movie will be seen is if people know it's out there! Help us reach a wide audience
Friends and Family Screener
Costs $2,000
We want to have the opportunity to share our film with our community upon completion!
ADR
Costs $1,000
Sound is notoriously tricky. Help us make things sound professional by recording in a studio!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Josh Mayes is an award winning actor (Best Actor in a Leading Role, New York City International Film Festival, 2014), screenwriter and filmmaker. Upon graduating from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he co-founded Plastic Tree Pictures with his sister, Megan. Their first feature film, Rooftops, premiered at the 2014 New York City International Film Festival. He splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles.
Gabriella Piazza is a NYC born and raised actress. Gabriella Executive Produced an award winning short, "To Whom It May Concern" in 2016 that was accepted into several film festivals and recently landed distribution on Amazon Prime Video. Gabriella starred in 7 short films this past year that have been in film festivals around the country.