Hello!
My name is Marissa Lessman, a filmmaker in Las Vegas, NV. My husband, our soon-to-arrive baby, and I suffered a profound loss last year with the passing of my 100-year-old grandfather, a beloved Las Vegas legend who helped shape the city into what it is today. To honor his legacy, my husband and I, both seasoned writers and producers, have crafted a feature film comedy set in Las Vegas, which we plan to shoot in September 2024. We are seeking an investment of $60,000 to bring this story to life and ensure fair compensation for our dedicated crew.
I have an extensive background in filmmaking, with professional credits that include:
- "The Goat" (Writer, Pre-production)
- "Phil. The Film" (Writer and Producer, Pre-production)
- "Second Chances" (Writer, Post-production TV Series)
- "Best in the World" (Writer and Executive Producer, Post-production Short)
- "At Vin Diesel's Funeral" (Writer, 2022 Short)
- "Hamburger Helper" (Writer, 2021 Short)
- "The Collector" (Writer, 2020 Short)
- "Pancakes for President" (Writer, 2017 Short)
- "Donut" (Writer, 2017 Short)
- "Close." (Writer, 2017 Short)
- "Rizzo" (Writer, 2014 Short)
- "TMI Hollywood" (Co-writer, 2012 TV Series, 5 episodes)
Filming exclusively in Las Vegas, "This Is Our City" aims to spearhead the city's rising filmmaking boom, propelled by Academy Award Nominee Mark Wahlberg's initiative to establish a studio in Sin City. Wahlberg's vision is to elevate Las Vegas into the next prominent hub for the film industry. Las Vegas has already been a successful filming location for crime comedies such as "The Hangover" ($469,328,079), "Miss Congeniality 2" ($101,393,569), and "Ocean's 13" ($311,312,624), and "This Is Our City" is poised to contribute to this trend.
We are thrilled to announce that we have signed on two fantastic talents: stand-up comedians Rachel Wolfson (Jackass Forever, The Prank Panel, 217K Instagram followers) and AJ Wilkerson (Clerks III, Killer Comics Unlimited, 486K Instagram followers).
Pricing Strategy: The Company will offer Investor Packages:
Tier 1: Premium Investor Package
- Investment Amount: $10,000
- Benefits:
- Special Acknowledgment in Promotional Materials
- 5% of Net Profits
- Invitations to Premieres and Festivals
- Behind-the-Scenes Access
Tier 2: Supporting Investor Package
- Investment Amount: $5,000
- Benefits:
- Supporting Investor Credit
- 2.5% of Net Profits
- Invitations to Premieres
- Access to Select Behind-the-Scenes Content
Tier 3: Contributor Package
- Investment Amount: $1,000
- Benefits:
- Contributor Credit
- 1% of Net Profits
- Acknowledgment in End Credits
- Special Thank You Gift
Thank you in advanced for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you!
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