Spike Lee turns to crowdsourcing for his latest film.. NEW DELHI: The veteran Spike Lee’s latest film Da Sweet Blood of Jesus is a remake of Bill Gunn’s 1973 Ganja and Hess, a film Lee himself saw when he was in film school. To make the film, Lee who teaches as a film professor at New York University turned to Kickstarter for crowd-funding.I learned about crowdfunding from my students — IndieGoGo, Kickstarter, and how they were financing their films,” Lee told The Wrap. “I said to myself that I could do this. And then I began to think about what we could do, because I knew a lot of times, when you do independent cinema you have to work backwards — how much money you have to make the film, and then you make the film. I knew we weren’t going to do Malcolm X on Kickstarter, it wasn’t going to happen.” Still, the more modestly budgeted film did get made thanks to fan contributions. (End of article.) I believe in crowd funding also. Its a great way to finance a movie allowing fans and supporters the opportunity to be a part of the making of the film. Spike Lee and I are both Filmmakers out of the Atlanta University Center, (AUC.) He graduated from Morehouse College and I graduated from Clark College. We both studied under the same film Professor, Dr. Herbert Eichelberger at Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA. I am so grateful for Dr. Ike and other Faculty members in the Mass Comm Department at Clark College who through the Grace of God gave me the courage to become a video and film Producer-Director. Also, I must say that my gratefulness spans far beyond Clark College, first to God and the many people including family and friends who have supported my career along the way, you know who you are. Thank you very much for your support. Now comes my first major film Going Out a Champion, the Coach Joe Ellis Story, based on the same title novel written by Doris M. Ellis. A widely talked about sports movie about a man who dedicated a portion of his life to coaching basketball. He dreamed of winning a State Basketball Championship. In 2005 at VCU, Coach Joe Ellis dream came true, but unfortunately 8 weeks later, while the sports world was still celebrating his win, he lost his battle with colon cancer. The story made national sports headlines including USA Today and ESPN. To make this much anticipated film a portion of the budget will be raised through crowding funding. So when you get a notice from Indiegogo to buy a Going Out a Champion t-shirt, hat, or a ticket to one of the 6 recreated basketball games or other perks, please respond quickly and give us your support. Even if you dont want a gift for your donation we would appreciate your anonymous monetary gift to bring this heart warming film to life. Production will start August 2014. Its going to be great movie! On behalf of Doris Ellis and I, thank you in advance for your love and loyal support. Be blessed. Cathy Irby Durant, Producer-Director.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:38:37 +0000
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