My name is Marc I. Daniels. I am the Screenwriter/Executive Producer/Actor and Director of this film. I also run LittleNapProductions. I thank you sincerely for your consideration in helping to make this project, which has been in development for a full year now,  come to life.

Formed in 2010, Little Nap Productions is focused on providing high-quality, independently made films catering to the non-union performer, writer, film technician and others -- giving all of our talent a creative and supportive environment in which to polish their skills and gain valuable exposure.

Misery's Last Day is a dark, socially relevant drama intertwining several different people whose lives, for better or worse, cross paths. The films storyline is taken mainly from the point of view of its central character DREW a young independent lesbian in her early twenties who has suffered in her personal life and who has been embittered by the raw, everyday encounters with customers and co-workers in a discount retail store environment where equal opportunity seems to apply only to male management. She encounters another female; a cute and flaky young girl whose direction in life is questionable. Misery's Last Day weaves an intricate web of love, hate, social unrest and betrayal that eventually explodes into a fascinating and powerful climax. 

Little Nap Productions has thus far assembled a tremendously talented and motivated crew for this project. Specifically, my goal in hiring was to have a weave of crew members who all know each other by no more than two degrees of separation. I am pleased to say that over 90% of the crew thus far have either been personal friends, or have worked together on one or more projects in the past. This, in my opinion, ensures trust, comfort level, and harmony regarding the demanding hours and pressures of being on set. All of these people have been carefully hand selected by me. One of the criteria used was their deep-seated love for the art of film as a whole. Not to mention personal pride taken in their work on a film project. I feel very fortunate to have this group of folks working with me, as each one of them has extensive experience in their respective trades, and are willing to work for much less than their actual work. That is a large part of why the budget for this piece is so reasonable. This project is my baby and I have put exorbitant amounts of time and effort into it, so rest assured I will only work with people of this magnitude who meet my high standards. I am a big believer in giving credit where it's due in any capacity, and also to never "cheat" the audience by cutting corners or having inconsistent continuity. This is why I have brought on one of the best eyes in the indie business as the Continuity Supervisor.

We are looking to film mainly in the Rockland County, NY area starting in late May, if all goes well. The film takes place at the beginning of summertime. It is a nice mix of interior and exterior scenes, as well as time of day, which covers basically the whole clock. 

This film has some content that may be considered controversial, but I believe makes some very strong and realistic statements about our society. The story touches on issues such as political correctness, social hypocrisy, double standards, sexism, racial stereotypes, female homosexuality, social and physical disability,  caring for a terminally ill parent at a young age, religious extremism, and the embittered environment of a retail store under the umbrella of a large, seemingly "big bad corporation". Yes this seems to cover quite a bit of territory, but these characters are fixed in the "real world" with the real world's myriad of problems. Although this is an ensemble piece, the crux of this story is two women, one with a troubled past and present, the other with a troubled present and possible future, who, in their personal worlds of turmoil, still desperately desire to connect and to grow. The beauty of this script is that it says out loud what so many of us often are thinking, but never dare to say out loud, in fear of judgment or consequence. Most of the characters in the script interweave with one another. However, it happens unbeknownst to them at first. In closing, this is most definitely a "people's film". It stands up for the individual, even in circumstances where they may not always do the right thing. It punches the fact that we are all human and none of us wears a hat that is all white or all black.

Theres no question that as indie films continue their rise as an important and welcome addition to mainstream movie fare, credit goes to generous, foresighted backers like you for enabling fledging studios like Little Nap to showcase upcoming talent and bring new and exciting indie films to ever-larger audiences. Your support can range from as little as $5. to as much as youre able to contribute. Whatever your backing amount, be assured that every last penny will be applied to the making and screening of this entertaining, socially relevant film.

The following is the estimated budget breakdown for your perusal. Please keep in mind that we have already launched other fundraising campaigns to raise the other funds, and are in the midst of contacting over 1800 people who are specifically interested in film investing and/or backing. Any funds collected over the budget will be put back into the film. In other words, more pay for actors and crew, as well as marketing and research to get distribution via the silver screen, which ultimately is our main goal.

Estimated budget breakout for Misery's Last Day

Accountant fees Actor payroll Advertising/publicity Audition space rental Camera/sound/crew payroll Catering/incidentals Costume dept.

Dressing area setups DVD copies/labeling/distribution Equipment/truck rental Festival submission fees Foley editor Fundraising coordinator Hair & Makeup Insurance Licensing fees/permits Location setup and catering Mailing lists, postage, distribution Misc. expenses/petty cash Promotional materials Prop rentals Poster design/production Post-production editor Security Set materials/construction Set medic Set rental space Sound mixing Titling/trailer credits Transportation Website maintenance Wrap party, pvt. screening ____________________________________________________ Total estimated budget range $ 127,500. - 150,000.

Although we offer a variety of incentives to show our appreciation for your financial involvement -- from on-screen credits to private screenings -- its your generosity and appreciation of indie entrepreneurship thats vital in providing the financing needed to ensure that Misery -- and future Little Nap productions -- make it onto the screen.  To learn more about our company and Misery, please log onto www.LittleNapProductions.com. Please keep in mind that you may make an anonymous donation as well, should you so desire.

Other Ways You Can Help

The more you can help us network, the more likely it is that well be able to generate awareness and recognition for Misery and for Little Nap. So please help spread the message -- by email, social networking sites, and of course, word of mouth -- that we need grass roots involvement by thoughtful, generous people like you who know a good thing when they see it. Share tools are also on the website. Thanks so much in advance for your support.