Getting Made:

Jun 16, 2008

Pushing Ahead

Mobbed Up continues to be what I would characterize as a hot project. It seems to be forging ahead well ahead of any schedule I initially thought.

We're not even six months into development and we've already raised a significant amount of development cash, created a substantial website and gained a great deal of industry attention.

Starline Films has created a "package" for Mobbed Up that is being presented to and requested by many A-listers including actors, directors and producers. Were I to mention names, you would certainly know many of these people. But until there is paperwork signed it would be inappropriate for me to do so.

Starline has a full slate of projects in various states of production. It is fortunate that Mobbed Up has been able to hover near the top of this list. They really do have some exciting things in the works. I am very fortunate to be associated with the talented and very hard working folks at Starline Films. I would be fibbing if I didn't say I want Mobbed Up to pop as fast as possible but I also understand the big picture Starline is looking at. This is a difficult business to plot on a calendar. I'm trying to focus on it all unfolding organically to everyone's benefit.

For my part, I recently took an interview with a local paper and am planning an evening public presentation where I will address the Mobbed Up script, film making and writing in general.

Adaptation

Changes to the script have been discussed based on the interest and availability of several of name actors. I've already begun playing with some changes keeping in mind the actors who have shown interest.

This was not an entirely unexpected development. But it has been interesting to re-focus on the script in a way I hadn't in many months. Since development began in January 2008, I had been very business minded about Mobbed Up, wearing my producer's cap each day hence. It's been interesting to think creatively about the words on paper once again. Also a reminder of the art that lies beneath the numbers.

Still Looking For Investors

We've been raising money at a pretty good clip, with various investors apparently seeing the potential in this film. (Not to mention the recent lack-luster performance of more traditional investments.) But we are still looking for development investors. Search this blog and MobbedUpMovie.com for greater descriptions of development and investing in Mobbed Up. Remember, the opportunity to invest at this level can be ended at any time.

Starline would also like to speak to anyone with access to greater funds for production purposes.

For more information, please use the contact info posted at the website:
http://mobbedupmovie.com/contact.shtml

May 1, 2008

First Goal Reached

I am happy to announce that our first goal for funding Mobbed Up The Motion Picture has been surpassed! Our initial goal to raise $10,000 for the development of Mobbed Up has been reached.

What's even more encouraging is that we did it in less than 90 days. I want to thank all those who have invested in Mobbed Up and all those who have been holding this project in their good thoughts.

'MOBBED UP' GAINING STEAM
The buzz surrounding Mobbed Up and our production company, Starline Films, is getting greater. Fresh off the heels of winning Best Documentary Short for their film 4CHOSEN: The Documentary at the Garden State Film Festival, Starline Films has become hot in the industry.

Beginning with networking events at the GSFF, Starline has engineered a high level of excitement for their projects, including Mobbed Up. Now networking the Tribeca Film Festival, investors, actors and directors are being contacted about Mobbed Up and many are requesting the script. While it is still too early to mention names here, I am confident there will be announcements to be made in the coming weeks. With initial funds for development secured coupled with the interest of these talented individuals, our confidence in the project is soaring.

I'm learning that when you have a project in development, momentum is everything. Put simply: you ride what's hot. Our producers have been marketing Mobbed Up with great success! Now more than ever, Mobbed Up seems poised to be a big impact project with an A-List cast and crew.

Stay tuned...

Apr 4, 2008

Starline Shines at Garden State Film Festival

I was a privileged guest at opening night of the Garden State Film Festival on Thursday, April 3rd as Montel Williams and Starline Films hosted a Special Red Carpet Premiere of 4CHOSEN: The Documentary (produced and directed by Starline's Jon Doscher) at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park, NJ.

It was a fun and exciting evening with special guests such as Montel Williams, Vincent Pastore, Randy Jones, Chuck Zito and Ricky Aiello. The crowd was treated to a special singing performance by Danny Aiello prior to the screening of 4CHOSEN: The Documentary.

Following the film was a special reception with musical performance by Brian Kirk and the Jirks.

It was a first class evening solidifying Starline Films' rising reputation. Starline certainly has some exciting projects in the works. I'm very proud that Mobbed Up is a part of their plans. Bravo!

More Photos From the GSFF.