Producer - Writer - Director
Film Educator & Crowdfunder
Consulting
I love to talk about film!
Development and evolution are essential in the life and journey of an artist and I like to be transparent about what I've learned along the way to help make your journey smoother and hopefully more successful! With over 25 years of experience in the industry, I've worked on all manner of film/video/media content, both documentary and scripted, in all areas of production. I specialize in producing, writing, and directing and I am constantly learning with each new project. Looking forward to collaborating with you and helping in any way that I can! Here are services I offer but I'm also always up for talking about what might work best for YOU.
Script Coverage
One of my first jobs in the industry was in Development as a Reader writing glorified book reports summarizing a script and its potential in the industry.
As a writer myself, receiving good, constructive, notes on what's working and not working in my script - what I'm communicating and what I only THINK I'm communicating - is essential. And also surprisingly hard to find!
Unlike most Coverage services, I don't just do a blind read, I work with what you're trying to do, within your artistic voice and vision, to make your script stronger.
Crowdfunding
Fundraising for your film is terrifying and hard but entirely possible! I help you strategize for success based on the strengths of your project and your crowd.
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I first "crowd"-funded for my USC Graduate Thesis film through letters (written on paper and mailed!) and have since then utilized the amazing online tools available to make crowd-funding easy. I've crowdfunding successfully 6 out of 6 times so far (100% success rate!) with goals ranging from $4000 to over $40,000 and I am currently developing my strategy for a multi-million dollar project.
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My Crowdfunding Consultation services come at various levels that can be combined as needed:
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1-hour consultation about your project and overall best practices.
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Review of your crowdfunding assets and strategy.
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Help with crowdfunding campaign.
Film Notes
Similarly with script notes, it is hard to find good, constructive, notes on what's working and note working on a film. Work-in-Progress screenings are essential, whether you do them privately or as a group.
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I work with what you're trying to do, within your artistic voice and vision, to make your project the best it can be!
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In addition to notes on your film, you can add consultation services covering festival and distribution prep such as press kits, publicity strategies...etc.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Raymond Gayle
Indie Filmmaker
It had been almost 18 years since I directed my first feature film Electric Purgatory - the fate of the black rocker. My attempts to raise money for Electric Purgatory were futile at best. After being out of the industry for so long, I decided to dust off an old script that was in my desk since 2014...I found the course to be insightful and engaging. It helped that the course was taught by experienced filmmaker, Jennifer Waldo. Jennifer provided relevant resources, walked the class through the pitching process, and did a deep dive into the intricacies of budget planning. I enjoyed the pace of the course and found the content quite useful. Looking forward to the next class. Highly recommend.
Brian Boyter
Indie Filmmaker
The Fundraising course with Jenny was the best investment I've made in my film making journey to date. Learning directly from someone who has funded and directed a feature film, and several shorts, is an invaluable experience. Ton's of extras as well, such as festival lists, template docs, and more. Would highly recommend for anyone serious about getting their project made.
Victoria Wallace
Indie Filmmaker
Jenny's course answered a lot of questions that I'd had about the business side of film, which is rarely discussed. It's opened my eyes to the level of work that goes into fundraising, pitching, and distribution. I would suggest this course to anybody who is serious about doing film as anything more than a hobby.
CeeJay Joseph
Producer-Actor
Jenny's experience with not only methods on various ways to raise capital for an indie film, but all other insightful nuggets from development to budgeting to sincere feedback on two projects I'm involved with, will help tremendously in avoiding mistakes and allow me to work more efficiently. Also, learning how to pitch a pitch deck was a wealth of information.
Kathryn Long
Screenwriter
This was such a helpful class packed to the brim with information for people at different stages of film projects. Jenny did a terrific job of talking through things that all of us can use - some sooner than others. And her unfailing enthusiasm kept the class interesting and meaningful down to the last minute.
FEES: The first step to working together is to send me an email. Tell me about yourself and your project and which services you're interested in. If I think we're a good fit, I'll respond with next steps. If I don't think we're a good fit, or if I'm slammed and don't have time right now, I'll let you know that too! Good luck and I look forward to hearing from you!
Contact
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