Story boards Scenes 1 + 2

A sneak peak at pages scene 1 and 2...

Looking forward to getting stuck into the rest of them!

Music and press

So I spent this morning sending out a few press releases. This got me so creatively stymied that I instantly went and recorded an idea for the score.

You can hear it here

Go To FileFactory.com

I also broke the script down and did an initial schedule.

It's becoming real now!

I'm expecting some of the press to be online early next week - I'll link to it from here.

In the meantime, enjoy the first day of the world cup!

The Cast

I've decided to take a risk on this film - I've cast my own two sons in the role. Not as big a risk as it sounds - they can both act, have appeared in stuff before and they are both quite similar to the characters. So I'm hoping it's more being themselves than actual acting.

I'm looking forward to it.

I'm going to get them used to the camera over the next few weeks, shooting bits and pieces at home, prepping them.

They look great on camera, which is half the battle...

Day 2

So we've reached day 2 of the fundraising effort.
Over the last 24 hours I've been very active, spreading the word across a lot of websites, blogs, social media sites.
Film Ireland have agreed to run a blog on my efforts, which is great.

I set up a website for the film
www.wix.com/mairtindebarra/heartshaped

And a lot more plans afoot.

I also received the first donation!

Thank you very much Funkyderek!

Onwards and upwards.

Heart- Shaped is launched to the funding public!

Ok, so as some of you know, I'm a filmmaker.

I've been making music videos and short films and have won a few awards over the last few years. I'm trying to get longer form projects off the ground but it's difficult to raise the finance and it takes a long time to get them made. I have films in development that could take years to see the light of day.

In the meantime, I've linked up with a global filmmaking group who are making a feature film set across 16 countries. We're taking advantage of new technologies and the accessibility of the world through new media to make something immediate that could help us all launch our careers.

I'm shooting my segment at the end of June/Start of July and to help with the process I've set up an indiegogo fundraising site.

Why? Because I want to be able to feed the crew properly, take care of expenses, get the lights I want, the locations I want, promote the film et cetera. In terms of film I'm not looking to raise a lot, but it will help immensely. Every penny raised will go into the production.

There are a number of perks to sponsorship, which you can see on the site, as well as further information on the project.

http://www.indiegogo.com/filmswithheart

Obviously things are tight for a lot of people at the moment, so if you can't, aren't interested in, despise or love the idea, it would help greatly to spread the word on it. Post it on facebook, twitter, or wherever, who knows who it might reach.

There are a few interesting sponsorship options for business or persons.

I know I'm putting this out there and there will no doubt be people thinking it's a stupid idea, but it's not to me. I have a story I want to tell to the best of my ability, and I need help.

I've given it 53 days to reach the target of $2500 - I have absolutely no idea if this is realistic to be raised in Ireland in this timeframe or not. It's worth trying it out though!

Hope you can help!

Spread the word, I'll be forever in your debt.