Still Looking for Funding
BY LINDSEY BLACK, CHANDLER, USA — Last night's meeting was awesome. We are now three weeks away from departure to Zambia; making the first feature film in this country; contributing to the country; starting our careers as filmmakers; being a success. We are just around the corner from a life changing commitment.
The room was filled with emotion last night. Some were scared and nervous and some, like me, are extremely excited, and others are still wondering if they are going to get to go. It is a total bummer that we are FOUR students short of having us all be there in unity as a crew. The plane tickets are extremely expensive and will only be going up from this point.
I have been on Myspace.com spreading the news and posting links to the website in their film section and on filmmaker magazine with hopes that SOMEONE would be interested in helping out.
Unfortunately, I am one of the students who are not funded yet. The first to be funded are those who specialize in production (cinematography, sound, lighting). Those of us who have both production and post production editing skills are the last to be funded because we can also contribute following the shoot. Granted, there is much to be done here in the states, too. We've been prepping and practicing with all of us. If the money comes, we know we're needed.
So, if you'd like to make a tax deductible contribution to support us, please email Contribute to FilmZambia.