The Meeting
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Fantasy
One of the most important topics for young people and parents today within our communities are mental health in our youth and the role of our educators. We want to spark an intelligent conversation that goes beyond the horrors of the headlines with our compassionate dramatic short film.
The Meeting
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Fantasy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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One of the most important topics for young people and parents today within our communities are mental health in our youth and the role of our educators. We want to spark an intelligent conversation that goes beyond the horrors of the headlines with our compassionate dramatic short film.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
OUR SHORT FILM IS ABOUT
A troubled potential high school shooter meets with her Principal one final time and an unstable dialogue between caution and terror ensues.
Pushing Forward Clip 2 Z from al bernstein on Vimeo.
THE HOPE
I am producing my short film to create something that will spark an intelligent conversation that goes beyond the horrors of the headlines. I want to continue a dialogue within our communities, high school education system, mental health organizations, youth outreach programs and generate some mindfulness, awareness seminars on mental health in our youth, because the topics are some of the most important parents and young people face today.
THESE QUESTIONS CAN START A DIALOGUE.
WHAT WE NEED
WE HAVE RAISED $5100.00 USD!
WE ARE ASKING FOR AROUND $7000.00 TO GET
TO PRE-PRODUCTION.
The budget of the film is approximately $26,000.00 USD that includes: a two or three day shoot in Los Angeles, cast, crew, craft services, equipment, rentals, insurance, post-production, advertising and reaching the widest audiences as possible via major film festivals like TIFF, Tribeca and Sundance, short film television programming, the Internet and most importantly reaching high schools and mental health organizations around the world.
HERE ARE OTHER WAYS YOU CAN ENCOURAGE A DIALOGUE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR YOUTH.
Please support these organizations & individuals doing all they can to help and support mental health in today's world.
- READY 4 LIFE : http://www.r-4-l.org
- beyondblue is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to increase awareness and understanding of depression, anxiety and related disorders throughout Australia and reduce the associated stigma. For more information about depression, anxiety, available treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au or contact the Support Service on 1300 22 4636.
- TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS: https://twloha.com
- PROJECT 375: http://project375.org
- LIZA LONG: http://www.lizalong.com/the-price-of-silence
- http://www.thedialogueprojects.com
- We more than understand that you may not be able to help out financially, but you can still join our films legacy by SHARING us on SOCIAL MEDIA and through EMAILS.
https://twitter.com/themeetingafilm
https://www.facebook.com/themeetingashortfilm
This film will make you proud. I thank you so much. Al Bernstein
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location Scouting
Costs $600
We need to find the ideal location for our Principal's office to keep costs down and be fully insured.
Casting Director
Costs $250
The ever so important casting call to find our original and extraordinary talented 17 year old Student.
Graphic Designer
Costs $300
We need to create a fantastic design for the films posters and marketing campaign.
Administration Expenses
Costs $1,000
We'll have various administration fees from printing up posters, DVDs, scripts, postage, shipping, ink, incentives, and internet services.
Marketing Expenses
Costs $500
Pitch materials, application fees and outreach to connect with potential investors and build our audience.
Share this update!
About This Team
AL BERNSTEIN: After graduating from York University in Toronto, I set my sights on New York City to become a working actor and a good actor. My training began at Circle in the Square and moved to Uta Hagen’s HB Studio. I worked and performed on the New York stage for many years until I was accepted into my dream program, Actors Studio Drama School at the New School University where I received my MFA. Today, I work as an actor and writer in Los Angeles and Toronto.
DAVID MORRISON: is an Emmy nominated Cinematographer based in Los Angeles. He’s lensed numerous crtically acclaimed films and commercial campaigns. Most notably the Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography was given to David for his work on Stephanie Daley. This past year David lensed the #LIKEAGIRL campaign which has also won numerous wards and been viewed 100 million times and most im- portantly, impacting hearts and minds world wide. His approach to photography is simple and elegant and the camera lens in David’s opinion must always listen first.
“Stephanie Daley” is beautifully made. The cinematography, by David Rush Morrison, is both sharp-eyed and self-effacing, with particular emphasis on shooting faces in what seems to be natural light.”
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
To David being invisible and capturing an honest performance is the ultimate goal. As a DP he considers his place on the set the “best seat in the house” because he’s the first to see a performance. Capturing that magic is the most essential element and finding a way to make it visually compelling comes with 30 years of experience looking through a lens.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
OUR SHORT FILM IS ABOUT
A troubled potential high school shooter meets with her Principal one final time and an unstable dialogue between caution and terror ensues.
Pushing Forward Clip 2 Z from al bernstein on Vimeo.
THE HOPE
I am producing my short film to create something that will spark an intelligent conversation that goes beyond the horrors of the headlines. I want to continue a dialogue within our communities, high school education system, mental health organizations, youth outreach programs and generate some mindfulness, awareness seminars on mental health in our youth, because the topics are some of the most important parents and young people face today.
THESE QUESTIONS CAN START A DIALOGUE.
WHAT WE NEED
WE HAVE RAISED $5100.00 USD!
WE ARE ASKING FOR AROUND $7000.00 TO GET
TO PRE-PRODUCTION.
The budget of the film is approximately $26,000.00 USD that includes: a two or three day shoot in Los Angeles, cast, crew, craft services, equipment, rentals, insurance, post-production, advertising and reaching the widest audiences as possible via major film festivals like TIFF, Tribeca and Sundance, short film television programming, the Internet and most importantly reaching high schools and mental health organizations around the world.
HERE ARE OTHER WAYS YOU CAN ENCOURAGE A DIALOGUE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR YOUTH.
Please support these organizations & individuals doing all they can to help and support mental health in today's world.
- READY 4 LIFE : http://www.r-4-l.org
- beyondblue is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to increase awareness and understanding of depression, anxiety and related disorders throughout Australia and reduce the associated stigma. For more information about depression, anxiety, available treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au or contact the Support Service on 1300 22 4636.
- TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS: https://twloha.com
- PROJECT 375: http://project375.org
- LIZA LONG: http://www.lizalong.com/the-price-of-silence
- http://www.thedialogueprojects.com
- We more than understand that you may not be able to help out financially, but you can still join our films legacy by SHARING us on SOCIAL MEDIA and through EMAILS.
https://twitter.com/themeetingafilm
https://www.facebook.com/themeetingashortfilm
This film will make you proud. I thank you so much. Al Bernstein
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location Scouting
Costs $600
We need to find the ideal location for our Principal's office to keep costs down and be fully insured.
Casting Director
Costs $250
The ever so important casting call to find our original and extraordinary talented 17 year old Student.
Graphic Designer
Costs $300
We need to create a fantastic design for the films posters and marketing campaign.
Administration Expenses
Costs $1,000
We'll have various administration fees from printing up posters, DVDs, scripts, postage, shipping, ink, incentives, and internet services.
Marketing Expenses
Costs $500
Pitch materials, application fees and outreach to connect with potential investors and build our audience.
Share this update!
About This Team
AL BERNSTEIN: After graduating from York University in Toronto, I set my sights on New York City to become a working actor and a good actor. My training began at Circle in the Square and moved to Uta Hagen’s HB Studio. I worked and performed on the New York stage for many years until I was accepted into my dream program, Actors Studio Drama School at the New School University where I received my MFA. Today, I work as an actor and writer in Los Angeles and Toronto.
DAVID MORRISON: is an Emmy nominated Cinematographer based in Los Angeles. He’s lensed numerous crtically acclaimed films and commercial campaigns. Most notably the Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography was given to David for his work on Stephanie Daley. This past year David lensed the #LIKEAGIRL campaign which has also won numerous wards and been viewed 100 million times and most im- portantly, impacting hearts and minds world wide. His approach to photography is simple and elegant and the camera lens in David’s opinion must always listen first.
“Stephanie Daley” is beautifully made. The cinematography, by David Rush Morrison, is both sharp-eyed and self-effacing, with particular emphasis on shooting faces in what seems to be natural light.”
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
To David being invisible and capturing an honest performance is the ultimate goal. As a DP he considers his place on the set the “best seat in the house” because he’s the first to see a performance. Capturing that magic is the most essential element and finding a way to make it visually compelling comes with 30 years of experience looking through a lens.