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Our Story
My name is Matt Austin Sadowski. My producer, Darren Kaliciak, and I were selected to participate in the 2011 National Screen Institute Drama Prize Program. Its a highly competitive program and we were selected as one of four teams out of 50+ applications nationwide. The Drama Prize award helps emerging filmmakers learn about every crucial step that it takes to make a film in the real world, puts them through a rigorous boot-camp, and then sends them on their way, on their own to produce a 10-minute short film based on the script they were accepted into the program with.
Set in a bowling alley, One Day You Will Paint A Sunset is a whimsical drama about a nebbish employee who may finally get the girl of his dreams when he discovers a children's book that seems to predict his future. Inspired by filmmakers like John Hughes, P.T. Anderson, and Woody Allen, the story utters that love comes from having the courage to see with your heart, and not with your eyes.
The NSI Drama Prize is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada; Program Partners Shaw Media and The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation; Strategic Sponsors: Rogers and Women in Media Foundation; Award Sponsors The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation, Rogers Group of Funds, Telefilm Canada, and NSI Alumni Fund; Service Sponsors PS Production Services Ltd., Deluxe Postproduction, Kodak Canada Inc.; Line 21 Media Services Ltd., Risk Management Consultants Multimedia Risk Inc.; as well as William F. White International Inc.
http://www.nsi-canada.ca
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The Filmmaker
Once upon a time, I was an actor making my way onto your television in Pepsi and McDonalds commercials, and most recently as Bridge Carson, Green Ranger, in the 13th season of Power Rangers.
My short films have opened film festivals (Jimmy - Rendezvous with Madness), won Grand Prize Jury Awards (Plus or Minus Renderfest), and commissioned by the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games (The Butterfly and the Bee).
I made a bigger name for myself as a director, with the feature documentary Dont You Forget About Me, a timely film looking into the impact and absence of director/teen maestro, John Hughes (distributed by Alliance Films). My first feature film, Most Likely To, was called a potent calling card by Variety Magazine.
Currently, I'm directing a new comedic reality series for HBO Canada called The Right Hand.
I'm done tooting my own horn, but if you want to know more, you can always check out my imdb page or click on my profile from within this website.
The Impact
Though we are supported by an established industry mentor, in-kind services and a small cash-reward, we know that the only way to make this, is the right way. The talent that are interested in being a part of our project are passionate about it, yes, but at the end of the day need to put food on their tables and pay dem bills. The amount we need to raise (at minimum 5k, will go towards specifics like a camera package, location rental fees, art supplies, props, set decoration, wardrobe, catering, craft service, and of course cast and crew) Right now, we're basically asking people to volunteer their time, which is keeping us up at night. We'd really like to make this the best film it can be, and to do that, we want to pay people appropriately.
Due to the nature of the NSI and our project we do not qualify for other sources of public funding (Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council) and thats another reason we have embraced the idea of "crowdfunding".
What We Need & What You Get
An amazing script? Check. The necessary "tool-belt" after going through the NSI? Ch-ch-ch-check. Secured a bowling alley? Checkarino. But, to pay our talent and crew, we need to raise (at the very least) another $5,000. In exchange for your dollars and cents, we have a lot of different things we can offer: The heart-warming feeling you'll have knowing your contributing to art, film and people's dreams. The usual "special thank you's" in the film, swag like posters, DVD's etc. But we also have something VERY cool. In our film, our main character, Les, discovers a children's book. This ain't just a prop. Illustrated by a (mysteriously unnamed for now) up and coming artist, those who REALLY want to help out will get a limited edition copy of this book, signed by the cast.
Note: I think it's important to clarify that if we do not reach our goal, then your donation is void. You'll get charged nadda and we may resort to robbing a bank or something (please don't testify against us).
Other Ways You Can Help
Can't spare bucks? Well, then could you pretty please with sugar on top send this to peeps you know that may be into the idea. Every little word-of-mouth, tweeted, facebooked, forwarded message can really help make a difference.
My name is Matt Austin Sadowski. My producer, Darren Kaliciak, and I were selected to participate in the 2011 National Screen Institute Drama Prize Program. Its a highly competitive program and we were selected as one of four teams out of 50+ applications nationwide. The Drama Prize award helps emerging filmmakers learn about every crucial step that it takes to make a film in the real world, puts them through a rigorous boot-camp, and then sends them on their way, on their own to produce a 10-minute short film based on the script they were accepted into the program with.
Set in a bowling alley, One Day You Will Paint A Sunset is a whimsical drama about a nebbish employee who may finally get the girl of his dreams when he discovers a children's book that seems to predict his future. Inspired by filmmakers like John Hughes, P.T. Anderson, and Woody Allen, the story utters that love comes from having the courage to see with your heart, and not with your eyes.
The NSI Drama Prize is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada; Program Partners Shaw Media and The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation; Strategic Sponsors: Rogers and Women in Media Foundation; Award Sponsors The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation, Rogers Group of Funds, Telefilm Canada, and NSI Alumni Fund; Service Sponsors PS Production Services Ltd., Deluxe Postproduction, Kodak Canada Inc.; Line 21 Media Services Ltd., Risk Management Consultants Multimedia Risk Inc.; as well as William F. White International Inc.http://www.nsi-canada.ca
?
The Filmmaker
Once upon a time, I was an actor making my way onto your television in Pepsi and McDonalds commercials, and most recently as Bridge Carson, Green Ranger, in the 13th season of Power Rangers.
My short films have opened film festivals (Jimmy - Rendezvous with Madness), won Grand Prize Jury Awards (Plus or Minus Renderfest), and commissioned by the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games (The Butterfly and the Bee).
I made a bigger name for myself as a director, with the feature documentary Dont You Forget About Me, a timely film looking into the impact and absence of director/teen maestro, John Hughes (distributed by Alliance Films). My first feature film, Most Likely To, was called a potent calling card by Variety Magazine.
Currently, I'm directing a new comedic reality series for HBO Canada called The Right Hand.
I'm done tooting my own horn, but if you want to know more, you can always check out my imdb page or click on my profile from within this website.
The Impact
Though we are supported by an established industry mentor, in-kind services and a small cash-reward, we know that the only way to make this, is the right way. The talent that are interested in being a part of our project are passionate about it, yes, but at the end of the day need to put food on their tables and pay dem bills. The amount we need to raise (at minimum 5k, will go towards specifics like a camera package, location rental fees, art supplies, props, set decoration, wardrobe, catering, craft service, and of course cast and crew) Right now, we're basically asking people to volunteer their time, which is keeping us up at night. We'd really like to make this the best film it can be, and to do that, we want to pay people appropriately.
Due to the nature of the NSI and our project we do not qualify for other sources of public funding (Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council) and thats another reason we have embraced the idea of "crowdfunding".
What We Need & What You Get
An amazing script? Check. The necessary "tool-belt" after going through the NSI? Ch-ch-ch-check. Secured a bowling alley? Checkarino. But, to pay our talent and crew, we need to raise (at the very least) another $5,000. In exchange for your dollars and cents, we have a lot of different things we can offer: The heart-warming feeling you'll have knowing your contributing to art, film and people's dreams. The usual "special thank you's" in the film, swag like posters, DVD's etc. But we also have something VERY cool. In our film, our main character, Les, discovers a children's book. This ain't just a prop. Illustrated by a (mysteriously unnamed for now) up and coming artist, those who REALLY want to help out will get a limited edition copy of this book, signed by the cast.
Note: I think it's important to clarify that if we do not reach our goal, then your donation is void. You'll get charged nadda and we may resort to robbing a bank or something (please don't testify against us).
Other Ways You Can Help
Can't spare bucks? Well, then could you pretty please with sugar on top send this to peeps you know that may be into the idea. Every little word-of-mouth, tweeted, facebooked, forwarded message can really help make a difference.
Team on This Campaign:
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Matt Austin SadowskiDirector
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Darren KaliciakProducer