Later today I'll be interviewed by friend Beth Rosen as the subject of her Internet radio-show "Spotlight," which will air sometime April 16th on www.RhinoOnAir.com - we'll record via Skype then Beth will edit it later for her broadcast. Beth is, among other things, a screenwriter and filmmaker. We'll talk about Oroloro and MegaBall$ as well as other activities we're involved in, such as The Lambs, The Episcopal Actors Guild, the SAG-AFTRA merger and more.
Many thanks to Erin Wahl for her generous effort using a fine-toothed comb to edit the screenplay for MegaBall$ and the project overview we use to interest investors.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
In the Starting Gate
Our investor documents are finally completed and are now being released to our investors. The document is called a Private Placement Memorandum and offered under the SEC Rule D - 540 exemption. If our investors are true to their word, we should begin filming by late summer.
Wish us luck!
Wish us luck!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Still working ... and working ... and working...
We are awaiting the next draft of the formation papers for MEGABALLS, LLC...and the Private Placement Memorandum. Meanwhile, we're working on adding our projects to IMDBPro, and we're refining our YouTube Channel ... and driving more views to the little teaser.
We have two budgets completed, one for $700k and one for $5.9 million ... but the reality is it may be easier to raise the $700k. We'll know more in a few days.
We have two budgets completed, one for $700k and one for $5.9 million ... but the reality is it may be easier to raise the $700k. We'll know more in a few days.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Workng hard ...
The screenplay for MEGABALL$ is getting great feedback. One new contact in Hollywood said it's one of the best screenplays she read in a very long time. She caught all the hidden references and even thinks we should consider a possible sequel.
Our lawyer is working on finishing touches for the investors' document, called a private placement memorandum. There will be 100 units at $7k each. We'll form a separate LLC solely for the production of the film, tentatively called Megaballs, LLC. But ...
... a little flag on the play. Well, not really a flag, more of a fork in the road.
It seems that the Hollywood contact is working with a film finance group, and has asked to redo our budget to reach the $5-$5 million dollar range. The line producer who originally did our $700k budget is now working on the larger budget. Things are heating up in a very good way.
Our strategy has been all along ... to get MEGABALL$ made, then follow-up with our two other romantic comedies, "LOVE OF A LIFETIME and HOT PROPERTIES at a higher budget.
One small hitch, though. In order to attract the fund our casting may change, and some of those local actors we had hoped to use may not make the cut. A few roles seem to have the 'meat' to attract bigger names. The fund wants to realize a profit and proper casting will not only increase the odds of getting distribution but may result in bigger sales.
Gonna be an interesting year!
Our lawyer is working on finishing touches for the investors' document, called a private placement memorandum. There will be 100 units at $7k each. We'll form a separate LLC solely for the production of the film, tentatively called Megaballs, LLC. But ...
... a little flag on the play. Well, not really a flag, more of a fork in the road.
It seems that the Hollywood contact is working with a film finance group, and has asked to redo our budget to reach the $5-$5 million dollar range. The line producer who originally did our $700k budget is now working on the larger budget. Things are heating up in a very good way.
Our strategy has been all along ... to get MEGABALL$ made, then follow-up with our two other romantic comedies, "LOVE OF A LIFETIME and HOT PROPERTIES at a higher budget.
One small hitch, though. In order to attract the fund our casting may change, and some of those local actors we had hoped to use may not make the cut. A few roles seem to have the 'meat' to attract bigger names. The fund wants to realize a profit and proper casting will not only increase the odds of getting distribution but may result in bigger sales.
Gonna be an interesting year!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Getting closer...inch by inch ...
It's been a busy time since my last posting...but here's where we are now.
I'm off to Los Angeles to be part of a historic vote to merge to actors unions, SAG and AFTRA. I'm staying a little longer on my own to meet with some friends, and some supporters of our film efforts.
When I return, or shortly after, our entertainment lawyer should have completed the legal instrument needed to solicit financing for MEGABALL$. The offering, called a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), divides the total budget into 100 units and and investors can 'subscribe' to units. Once the PPM is in hand we'll get on the phone calling our investors. That will mean another trip to Florida (not that I mind that).
We have worked 100's of ours and spent a great deal of our own funds to bring this comedy film to production. Meanwhile, follow our progress on Facebook (Oroloro) and on Twitter (@Oroloro). One of our campaigns has been posting one-liner jokes full of double entendre that brand the MegaBall$ name. Examples.... Tiger Woods' balls have dimples, but Oroloro has Megaball$ ... and ... Soda Jerks have wet nuts, but Oroloro has MegaBall$
I'm off to Los Angeles to be part of a historic vote to merge to actors unions, SAG and AFTRA. I'm staying a little longer on my own to meet with some friends, and some supporters of our film efforts.
When I return, or shortly after, our entertainment lawyer should have completed the legal instrument needed to solicit financing for MEGABALL$. The offering, called a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), divides the total budget into 100 units and and investors can 'subscribe' to units. Once the PPM is in hand we'll get on the phone calling our investors. That will mean another trip to Florida (not that I mind that).
We have worked 100's of ours and spent a great deal of our own funds to bring this comedy film to production. Meanwhile, follow our progress on Facebook (Oroloro) and on Twitter (@Oroloro). One of our campaigns has been posting one-liner jokes full of double entendre that brand the MegaBall$ name. Examples.... Tiger Woods' balls have dimples, but Oroloro has Megaball$ ... and ... Soda Jerks have wet nuts, but Oroloro has MegaBall$
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Obsessed ?
One of the themes of our comedy, MEGABALLS, is obsession. Our lead character allows his obsession to get the best of him and cloud his better judgement.
Tell us how you've dealt with your obsessions?
Tell us how you've dealt with your obsessions?
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Growing Cast...
We're pleased to welcome Rick Zahn to the MEGABALLS cast, playing the limo driver. Rick requested we give the character name, so the limo driver is now 'Anthony'....those who know the script realize th added joke.
Keeping at it!
Keeping at it!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)