Welcome to New York -- Indiegogo

Our Story

We are Sean David and Steven Tylor O'Connor. Two friends who met in New York City via Facebook through a mutual friend. Sean needed help casting a film he was producing and Steven volunteered to help cast the project because of his experience working at CBS/ Paramount and NBCUniversal. They've been close friends ever since.

In 2010, Sean and Steven produced "A Fairy Tale" starring Sherry Vine with Michael Aronowitz which has been screening all of the world in film festivals as far away as Brazil. After the overwhelmingly positive responses to "A Fairy Tale" Sean and Steven started planning their next project and thus "Welcome to New York" was born.

With your generous donation, Michael, Sean and Steven will be able to shoot "Welcome to New York" on location in New York City.

The Impact

"Welcome to New York" is an artistic love letter to New York City in the form of five short films edited together into a long short. A humorous look at the uniquely random and crazy experiences shared by residents of New York City. The entire project is based on true stories from people currently living in New York City about when they first moved to the Big Apple.

This series of short films will give the world an inside, artistic and comedic look at true New York City experiences. This city has quite a reputation around the world, and "WTNY" will promote the culture of this thriving city in an inviting way to all audiences.

If our campaign isn't successful, this project cannot happen. If this project funds, Michael, Sean and Steven will be creating over 30 paying jobs which will help not only the cast and crew, but the local economy. Furthermore, if the project funds we will be able to provide quality, uplifting and genuine entertainment to you, our audience.

What We Need & What You Get

Our goal is to raise $25,000. 5 films for $25,000? What a deal!

Our Indie Go-Go Goal is $10,000. Michael, Sean and Steven have secured investors who are interested in supporting the project, but only if we succeed in reaching our goal here on Indie Go-Go.

To the right, see some of our awesome and unique incentives to donate including a phone call from a cast member or a character being named after YOU! :)

Below, see a snapshot of our budget*:

Pre-Production (Audition spaces, securing locations, costumes, props, etc) - $2,000

Cast and Crew (Paying the actors and crew members for their time while on set for 12+ hours) - $3,000

Rentals and Expenses (Renting equipment to shoot the project, food for the actors, parking, etc) - $3,000

Post-Production and Marketing (Publicity materials, festival submissions, editing the project, color correction, sound, etc) - $2,000

*Please note: expenses will correspond with amount of money raised.

Don't miss our unique perks! With a donation of $50 or more, you'll be in the credits of the movie, and will receive an autographed DVD of the completed series. We are also offering a phone call with one of the cast members, a walk on role in the series, and the chance to be an Associate or Executive Producer on the series.

Other Ways You Can Help

Want to know what else you can do to help on top of donating? We're glad you asked!

PLEASE spread the word of our project. Make some noise! Use the share tools above especially. Whether you are posting an update on LinkedIn, updating your Facebook status, tweeting to your followers or sharing our video on your YouTube channel, EVERY little bit helps. The more you share this page via Indie Go-Go, the more Indie Go-Go will help promote the project.

We cannot stress enough how vital and important sharing this with others is to our success. And, how cool is this, the more we can get YOU, our audience, to share using the Indie Go-Go Share Tools, the more likely Indie Go-Go will promote our project on their homepage, Facebook Page and Twitter account.

Need some incentive to share the word? When you do share this project with friends and family, email submit.myny@gmail.com a link to where you shared the project or email a screen shot and you will get a special shout out in the credits of the films!

Whether you do it once or everyday, Sean and Steven will be eternally grateful for everything YOU do to help US.

www.WelcomeToNewYorkTheMovie.com

@WTNYTheMovie

@MissSherryVine

@SeanPaulLock

@BrentCorrigan

@CasperAndreas1

@LaurenOrdair

@SeanDavidBouman

@STOConnor

@PowerPuph

@Shacottha

www.WelcomeToNewYorkTheMovie.com

www.facebook.com/WTNYTheMovie

Team on This Campaign:

Steven Tylor O'Connor
Producer/ Director/ Writer/ Actor
Sean David
Producer/ Director
Trey Gerrald
Guest Star

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Perks

for your contribution

$5 Thank You!

You get the entire cast and crew's eternal gratitude.
$10 Handwritten Note

With a $10 donation, you will receive a special handwritten thank you note from the cast member of your choice.
$25 Special Thank You

With a $25 donation, you will get a special thank in the credits of the project. You will also be thanked, by name, in a special YouTube video by the cast and crew. We will also link to whatever site of your choosing (within reason) while thanking you.
$50 Watch it Every Night!

With a $50 donation, you will not only get a special thank you in the credits of the project and in our YouTube video, but you'll also get to enjoy the project whenever you want. An autographed DVD of the final, completed series will be yours with this incentive as well as a special thank you in the credits.
$100 What's in a Name?

For $100, a character in the project will be named after YOU! Immortality can be achieved! An autographed DVD of the final, completed series will also be yours with this incentive as well as a special thank you in the credits.
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$125 Memories

Get signed memorabilia from the cast and crew!
$250 My my my my my TELEPHONE

For the generous donation of $250, you will receive a phone call from the cast member of your choice. An autographed DVD of the final, completed series will also be yours with this incentive as well as a special thank you in the credits.
SOLD OUT! - 4 Claimed
$500 Step Right Up!

For $500 you will get a walk-on role (with a line) in the project! Plus, you will be credited on the official IMDb Page of the project. Those who claim this incentive must be in NYC already or willing to travel to NYC on their own. An autographed DVD of the final, completed series will also be yours with this incentive as well as a special thank you in the credits.
$1,000 It's Party Time

Come party with the cast and crew of "Welcome to New York" in a one hour open bar VIP-only party before the premier in NYC or LA. *Dates and cast and crew attendance may vary depending upon availability.
$1,500 Part of the Club

Be listed as an Associate Producer on the project in the credits, the website and on the IMDb page. An autographed DVD of the final, completed series will also be yours with this incentive as well as a special thank you in the credits.
$2,500 ACTION!

You can help call the shots by being a guest director on one of the installments of the project. An autographed DVD of the final, completed series will also be yours with this incentive as well as a special thank you in the credits.
$10,000 Fancy Pants

Become an Executive Producer on the project with credit in the credits, the website and the IMDb page. Be part of the producing process with Sean and Steven. An autographed DVD of the final, completed series will also be yours with this incentive as well as a special thank you in the credits.