Slow Fade is moving right along. We are amazed by how God is working and moving in this project. This week we were able meet with the Pastor Paul Van Noy at Candlelight Christian Fellowship and gained his support. This week we also finished some necessary planning for our mid May auditions and our final production.
This weeks Prayer Request
This week's prayer focus is funding. Please pray specifically that God would organize and raise the funds necessary to create a quality, God honoring production. Also pray that God would give us the wisdom to use the funds He grants us effectively for His kingdom. We need to raise $25,000, of which we will need $10,000 by June 15th and the remaining $15,000 by August 1st. How you can get involved this week. There are three new and exciting ways to get involved this week. 1. You can donate to this project. Any donation of any size is a huge blessing to us and will help produce this Christian movie. We are praying that God will use this movie to minister to thousands, even millions of people, and your support would be invaluable.
2. You can become an investor. As an investor you have the benefit of investing in an independent Christian industry. Although there is the possibility that a production will fail to produce a positive return for the investor, history has shown us that that circumstance is rare and is almost non-existent in independent Christian movies with similar budgets. Two movies that are most similar to our production are Flywheel, and Fireproof. Both have had net gains of over $1,000,000. But, the possible monetary gains are not the real reason you should invest. We want you to invest because this is a project you can believe in. We are striving to glorify God through a medium that is relevant to today's culture. If you wish to invest, please email ryan@cwcfilms.com for more information. 3. You can spread the word. And the last way you can help is to tell your friends and family. Like most independent industries, word of mouth is the best way to share this message and vision with the world. a. So Forward this newsletter to a friend b. Become a fan on Facebook c. Follow us on Twitter And share this exciting project with your friends and family.
Special Thanks I want to extend a special thanks to some of the people that are making this project succeed. I would like to thank God who is in supreme control over this project; guiding it as He sees fit. I would like to thank my parents for supporting my vision and pushing me to go above and beyond what is expected. Also I am very appreciative of my brother and sisters who are doing all that they can to help with this project. Another key team member is my right hand man, Nicholas Madsen, who has been a great friend, supporter, and has taken on the large task of Executive producer. And I would like to also thank Candlelight Christian Fellowship. They have graciously stepped behind our work and have been so encouraging to me. I want to extend a very special thanks to Brad Smith. He has become our first investor and has supported us in numerous ways. He has been an amazing blessing and I pray that God would bless him abundantly for his servant heart.
Casting call for a non-union Christian Feature FilmProduction Type: Christian FeatureLocation: Couer D'Alene/Spokane Production Start: May 1st Production End: May 31stRelease Date: August 2010 Auditions: 1st week in April Submission deadline: April 1st
For more information visit slowfadethemovie.com Writer/Director: Ryan Anstett Executive Producer: Nicholas Madsen
Film Synopsis: Thomas is an average, young boy growing up in a big city. Thomas's single mother is working full time to support Thomas and herself. While his mother is working, Thomas is left to raise himself. As each day passes, Thomas makes choices that will affect the rest of his life. After making many poor choices, Thomas's life begins to deteriorate. He must overcome his past, his fears, and the pressure from everyone around him in order to avoid the Slow Fade.
To submit yourself for consideration, send a headshot and resume to casting@cwcfilms.com.
Character Profiles:
Thomas: (18-20 Male) Lead character. A rebellious young man who must find stability in a world that is falling apart. Time Commitment: Approx. 20 Days
Charlie: (50-60 Male) The mentor of Thomas. A wise aged man. Time Commitment: Approx. 14 Days
Michelle: (35-45 Female) Mother of Thomas. Time Commitment: Approx. 20 Days
Mrs. H: (60-70 Female) Neighbor, and friend of the family. Time Commitment: Approx 2 Days Mark: (18-20 Male) Friend of Thomas Time Commitment: Approx. 10 Days
John: (18-20 Male) Friend of Thomas Time Commitment: Approx 3 Days
Little Thomas: (7-9 Male) Time Commitment: Approx. 3 Days
Young Thomas: (12-14 Male) Time Commitment: Approx. 10 Days Young Mark: (12-14 Male) Time Commitment: Approx. 1 Day
Little John: (12-14 Male) Time Commitment: Approx. 1 Day
Jesse: (17-20 Female) Girlfriend of Thomas Time Commitment: Appox. 5 Days
Girl: (17-20 Female) Time Commitment: Approx. 1 Day
Joe: (18 Male) Time Commitment: Approx 1 Day
Matthew: (18-20 Male) Friend of Thomas Time Commitment: Approx. 5 Days
Garcias: (30-40 Male) Prisoner Time Commitment: Approx. 1 Day
Youth Pastor: (25-30 Male) Time Commitment: Approx. 1 Day
Doctor: (30+ Male) Time Commitment: Approx. 3 Days
Nurse #1: (Any) Time Commitment: Approx. 3 Day
Nurse #2: (Any) Time Commitment: Approx. 3 Day
Nurse #3: (Any) Time Commitment: Approx. 3 Day
Little Girl: (6-9 Female) Time Commitment: Approx. 1 Day
Extras For this production we will need many extras. We have 11 locations that will need to be filled with extras. Being an extra is a great opportunity to be a part of a movie and begin to build your resumé. For more info contact Me.
Auditorium : Age: Any Gender: Any # of extras: 75
Soccer Field: Age: 16-25 Gender: Any # of extras: 20
Smoothie Shop: Age: Any Gender: Any # of extras: 10
Restaurant: Age: Any Gender: Any # of extras: 20
Party: Age: College Gender: Any # of extras: 20
Street: Age: Any Gender: Any # of extras: 30
Jail: Age: 20+ Gender: Male # of extras: 10
Park: Age: Any Gender: Any # of extras: 15
Movies: Age: Any (Primarily high school and college) Gender: Any # of extras: 30
Montages: Age: Any Gender: Any # of extras: 20
Youth Group: Age: Highschool Gender: Any # of extras: 20
