I was going to wait until I get the kickstarter link but Eff it! LOL!

+++
Read the script here
+++

As the title says, the short is getting made by imaginestudios, a film company in Texas.

I copy and pasted the ad  :) :

PAID – Casting Call for Houston, Texas HD Studio Short Film “The Art of Persuasion”

Production Title: The Art of Persuasion
Studio/Independent/Student: Studio
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Project Type: Short Film
Project Format: HD
Production Location: Houston, Texas
Production Start Date: July 26, 2013
Shooting Schedule: 2 days with a possible pick up
Production Wrap Date: July 28, 2013

Producer: Imaging Studios
Writer: Gabriel Moronta
Director: Nick Weatherton
Additional Attached Cast/Crew: Adam Taylor, Jordan Brown, Trish Taylor, Oscar Rivera

Synopsis: In tough economical times Matthew is constantly influenced by an angel and demon who follow him around.

Character Breakdowns:

MATTHEW – Male, Caucasian, early 20s
GABRIELLA – Female, late 30s or older, Caucasian, to play role peaceful angel.
ALEXANDER, Male, African American, Late 30s and older, to play role of sarcastic demon.
FATHER, Male, Caucasian, Late 40s 50s, to play role of care free father.
SARAH – Female, early 20s, to play role of the wife.
YOUNG CLERK – Male, 30s and younger, to play role of a store clerk.
LUCIFER – Male, 50s, to play role of demon’s boss, Lucifer.

Paid/Non-Paid: Paid
Other/Additional Compensation: Film Credit, DVD Copy
Meals/Lodging/Transportation Provided: Meals, Snacks and Beverages

Production Company: Imaging Studios
Film/Production Company Website: imagingstudios.com

*Email Your Casting Submissions To: artofpersuasioncasting@gmail.com

Special Notes for Potential Cast/Crew: Please include a head shot and resume when submitting for audition. If you do not meet these specific criteria please submit anyway as we may consider you.

Audition Date: June 22, 2013
Audition Start Time: 02:00
Audition End Time: 08:00
Audition Location/Address: Friendswood, TX

Congrats!  And welcome to the club!


Phil

Thanks Phil.

Thanks Don for adding the link.

This is my first baby. I'm so proud of him. :)

Well done Gabe - you should be proud.

Very cool, Gabe. Very cool. I look forward to seeing it!

Awesome! Nice work, Gabe. Paid actors is a darn good sign, haha.

YES IT IS!

(doing a little dance) lol

I'll have the kickstarter link soon.  

Thanks to this site and it's members cause I would've never improved if it wasn't for your critiques, both positive and negative. lol.

:)

Gabe

That's awesome, bro. Congrats! Haven't read the script, but I am looking forward to watching it once it is produced!

Thanks Toby. I can't wait to see it either.

Loved the script, as you know.  I think I even may have made a poster too? :)

Welcome to the club!  Paid actors is deffo a good sign!  Cannot wait to see it make the journey from page to screen! :D

-- Curt

Thanks Curt,

Yes you did. Unfortunately I never got to use it. But I'll post it up tomorrow on this site. lol.

Hopefully everything turns out well.  ;D

Gabe

Congrats Gabe -

Nice to see your hard work paying off!

- Dirk

GABE!!!! Awesome man!!! Rock it! I can't wait to see the film!! :)

You have worked hard on writing for so long and read so many scripts! You deserve to feel totally awesome!! 8)

Thanks.

Hopefully this streak continues. lol. I did end the short on a sequel ending.

:)

Awesome Gabe lol.

Congrats, Gabe.  I look forward to seeing the finished piece.

Hey Gabe - congrats - keep us up to date on how it goes :)

Nice.  I Wait for full length feature in future :-)

Big congrats, Gabe. Will be talking a look at the script in the near future.

Thanks guys

I'm crossing my fingers, hoping that everything turns out well with this. I'm just so anxious in getting that kickstarter link. lol.

Gabe  

Congratulations, Gabe!  Kudos - that's terrific....! :)

Cracking news, Gabe. Congrats, buddy. :)

I read the script a long, long time ago but remember enjoying it.

Look forward to seeing the finished film.

Thanks.

Me either. Fingers crossed. I'll update you guys on the progress of this. :)

Gabe

Great - congrats! I think I saw it before. Was it done for the last OWC?

Hey khamanna

Nah. This is a short. lol. 10-15 mins. It's something I've written years before and I find it amazing how impactful it is. :)


Gabe

Congrats Gabe.  I'm thrilled to hear the great news.

Definitely keep us posted on the progress.  Can't wait to see the final product.

Johnny

Thanks Johnny.

Let me know if you would like something to read. :)

Gabe

Something read or something TO read?  I don't have anything ready for a look but I'd be glad to help you out.  Let me know.

Sorry about that. I meant something for me to read of your work. lol.

Alright Guys

:) I am pleased to announce the Kickstarter link:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/490896990/the-art-of-persuasion

Funny little story. I was goggling this online for a while and didn't find it. lol. But thanks to my investigative skills, I did.  ;D

I'm so happy! Tears of joy.

Gabe

Hope you guys had a great 4th of July weekend.

I'm shamelessly bumping this up. Sorry.

I gotta whore myself a bit. Not going to go too extreme as spamming this whole site ( I love this site too much to be banned from it lol).

What is the Art of Persuasion? My interpretation of it is it's a 10 - 15 min short about a angel and demon battling over a soul during this shitty economy. At it's roots, it deals with a topic I've always been fascinated about (angels and demons) and a current subject (the economy).  

The script has gone through many rewrites but, you can go to the original thread and read what people have said about it in the past. The good, the bad, and the medium. I feel that as donors you should know what you might be getting into. Click Here for those reviews: http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-short/m-1293061831/

Want to thank those who contributed thus far. Thanks.

Asking from the others to please contribute. I have the video pitch and Kickstarter link in my sig so you can check it out.

The amount you want to contribute I leave up to you. I'm not asking a lot.  But for those who can't contribute over $75 - $100:

You can get a copy of the short and a name in the credits for $25 - $49. I'll be happy with that. :).  Yes, you're reading it right, I'm selling myself in the $25-$49 range. lol. But you'll get something out of it, a name in the credits. If I get any awards, be sure that I'll read those names out in my acceptance speech. :)

If you want something extra, $50 - $74 gets you the copy, a name in the credits, and a movie poster. This is the price of a video game. But that's up to you. I'm not pushing it. :)

If you can't contribute, spread the word.

Gabe

I've seen people get really surprised by how much work and money it takes to give those donors their gifts at the end of the campaign. Me personally, I don't mind a Special Thanks, but don't send me anything. The money is meant to go towards the film, not to give out gifts. At least not IMHO.

Good luck and hope you reach your goal.  8)

[edit: can't believe I wrote donators!!!!!]

Thanks Pia

As you know, you can always count me in for a read. :)

I believe that what Mr. Taylor has set up for gifts are realistic for what we're working towards.  

And depending on how this short does, it could lead to a possible sequel. That's if Mr. Taylor wants to pursue it and how this short does.

I'm crossing fingers, toes,... eyes, lol.  

Gabe  

5 hours to go and the project is at 1,101 dollars.

I don't think it's going to make it to 4, 750.

With that, I'll like to thank those who contributed and spread the word.

I'll keep you updated on what happens next.

Gabe