THE PIANO BOY

New York City, New York | Film Short

Drama, Family

Lennyn Garcia

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After being diagnosed with an unfortunate condition, a determined Colin decides to turn his life around and pursue his dream of becoming a pianist. He invites his sister to his piano recital in hopes of mending their relationship, but little does he know, she has come to end her relationship.

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The Story

The Story:

On the surface, nothing is ever what it seems to be. This story beautifully exposes the battles we keep hidden from everyone. I'd love for people to find their ah-ha moment or get some sort of catharsis from my film. I'd love to be given this platform to express myself and have my voice heard.

 

The Inspiration:

I saw the finale of season 6 of Game Of Thrones and there was a very violent, destructive scene in the beginning and the composer of the show decided to play a classical song in the background. The juxtaposition between this very vicious attack with this beautifully slow and melodic song in the background was absolutely mesmerizing that it inspired me to write this story.

 

I chose to expose the hidden battles people go through because, especially NOW with everything that's going on, there is a lot of hate in the world. I wrote this film to shed light on the fact that we are all connected in some type of way. There should be more love going around to help heal all the troubles everyone secretly go though, instead of turning the other cheek. 

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Cash Pledge

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Boom Operator

Costs $400

We need amazing sound.

Crew Meals

Costs $800

We cannot let our crew go hungry :)

Craft Services Food

Costs $200

For the day to day shooting

Make Up Artist

Costs $325

the actors have to look good on camera

Lighting Package

Costs $1,000

We have to light the set properly.

music rights

Costs $2,700

We have to get the rights for 2 songs in the film.

steadicam

Costs $1,000

We have a great deal on a camera package

first camera assistant

Costs $400

We need someone to help maintain the camera and keep it in focus

Camera/Electric swing

Costs $400

they will aide in camera and electric

Hard Drive

Costs $600

We need to store footage.

Film Festival Submissions

Costs $2,000

We are submitting our movie to the best film festivals for 2018!

color correction, sound, editing

Costs $4,300

this will cover all the editing fees to make our film perfect!

Theater Rental

Costs $875

We need to rent out the theater to film Colin's Recital

About This Team

Lennyn Garcia - Creator, Writer, Executive Producer, Actor (Colin)

    Venezuelan Born, Florida raised, Lennyn Garcia has studied acting for over 5 years in Los Angeles and New York City. Well versed in Meisner, Chubbuck & Susan Batson technique, his teachers include Ivana chubbuck, Michael Monks, James A. Lee, Susan Batson (which said Lennyn has one of the biggest instruments she has ever seen in a while) and Sheila Gray. One of his most recent credits include Refugee, where he played someone's brother in a post apocoliptic short film. The film was chosen to be screened at a Best Of Viewing for the 72 Hr Short Film Challenge at the Actor's Green Room. 

 

Michael Cooke - Director of Photography.

    An Atlanta native, Mike was fortunate enough to begin his career as a camera assistant at Turner Broadcasting. His humble beginnings cleaning lenses and hanging lights quickly led to camera operating positions. Turner Broadcasting, parent company to notable networks like CNN and Cartoon Network, put Mike to work shooting content to match each of their diverse brands and it wasn’t long before the opportunity arose to begin his career as a Director of Photography. Turner provided practice in the skills of light, color, and composition, but music videos and commercials crafted Mike’s shooting style. His first feature film, God Loves the Fighter, was filmed on location in Trinidad and won Best Narrative feature at the 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival. Mike has shot for clients and brands all over the world, including upstart interactive software companies and Billboard 100 artists who trust him to execute their vision and bring their story to life.

 

Jenny Beth Snyder - Director.

    Jenny Beth Snyder is a Tennessee born, New York based director/producer and co creative director of Fresh Ground Pepper NYC. Past directing credits include: The Red Room, Barrow Group Theater/Shelter Theater Co., Breathing in the Rain, Columbia University; Night of the Living, NYC Fringe Festival '15 The Shelter (received Best Overall); It's Later Than I Think, United Solo Festival; Anon, WareArt:SubTerra Festival Exquisite Corpse Co.; Man and Coconut,IRT; Take Me Home, (AD) Incubator Arts Other Forces Festival; Motel Cherry, (AD) Clubbed Thumb;  Slaughterhouse 5, Fringe Festival 13' TrueFalse Theater; Ideal, 59E59 America's Off Broadway Festival. 

 

Shannon Hamm - Producer.

    Shannon is an actress, producer and meditation teacher in NYC. Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, Shannon spent her entire childhood always performing in any way she could. Her first moment on stage was at age 3 for a dance recital and from that moment forward she knew she wanted to be an artist. After high school she moved to New York City to study in the Integrated program at The American Musical And Dramatic Academy. 
    Shortly after graduation, Shannon was lucky enough to land a job doing background work on the hit CBS Drama, The Good Wife. For 6 seasons she was able to take in all that she could about the professional television and film world, all the while studying and pursuing speaking roles in indie projects and student films. This real life experience is what sets Shannon apart from many other actors in the industry. 
    Working behind the scenes at The Actors Green Room, one of the top actors networking studios in New York, Shannon has learned an invaluable amount about what happens on the other side of the table and in the audition room. She knows that the creative process encompasses so much more than just the talent on screen and loves the team process involved in making a film or television show come to life. Shannon prides herself on knowing as much as possible about all aspects of filmmaking and thrives on a curiosity that is always looking for ways to learn more.
 
Candy Nairovy - Producer.
 Candy Nairovy is a Dominican-American Actress, Writer, and Filmmaker from Westchester, New York. When she is not on set or in the audition room, Candy focuses on taking acting classes. She is currently training with well respected acting coach, Anthony Abeson in New York City. 
     Candy made her debut as a producer, writer, director with the short film "My Salvation". She is in post-production as executive producer for "Lost and Found" a short film Directed by Tony Nominated Director Kristin Hanggi. 
    While acting is her passion she is also passionate about education. She has her Bachelor's degree in Economics, her Master's in Public Administration and received her Law Degree in May of 2016. She has experience in both the Private and Public Sector.
 
Natalie roy - Actor (Emma).
    Natalie Roy is an actor, author and holistic teacher.  She has performed across North America on stage and screen and has appeared in such projects as: The Affair, Law and Order: SVU, The Detour, Power, The Following, Being Erica, Murdoch Mysteries and in two films directed by award winning director Sidney Furie. Natalie authored her first book: 30 Years, 30 Lessons several years ago and has since collaborated on The I’mPossible Project and the upcoming CREATE Book: Let’s Play! Natalie is a 500 hour certified Yoga Teacher and a meditation teacher specializing in Visualization technique, positive psychology for actors, the Yoga Sutras and taking ancient Eastern philosophy and practices and bringing them into the audition room and onto set. Natalie is passionate about bringing together the practices and techniques of meditation, mindfulness and “learned optimism” with the artistic process.  Natalie Co-Founded C.R.E.A.T.E to do just that. “Nothing makes me happier than creating and seeing others live a life they love, doing the same. My career and life transformed when I began using holistic tools in my creative projects and process. It is my deepest passion to empower other artists to learn how to do the same. These tools are a game changer. They are the foundation for a career of longevity, success and joy.”
 

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