The Meeting
by al bernstein
The Meeting
by al bernstein
One of the most important topics for young people and parents today within our communities are mental health in our youth and the role of our educators. We want to spark an intelligent conversation that goes beyond the horrors of the headlines with our compassionate dramatic short film.
One of the most important topics for young people and parents today within our communities are mental health in our youth and the role of our educators. We want to spark an intelligent conversation that goes beyond the horrors of the headlines with our compassionate dramatic short film.
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Who Has The Time
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You'll Feel It
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Eliminate The Stigma
The Meeting will use the images we create for our films marketing, as soon as they are made available, and personally photoshop your name on the image. Then thank you all over social media with this image. We'll thank you in the CREDITS of the film.
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Where The Real Credit Is Due
You're now a part of our films family and we'll shout it out with a VIDEO THANK YOU on Facebook. We'll thank you in the CREDITS.
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$30 USD
Give Yourself A Hug Tee
Get an exclusive GIVE YOURSELF A HUG design t-shirt by Toronto designer. Plus, you'll receive a HD digital dowloand of the film and digital soundtrack as soon as they are made available. There is a limited amount of t-shirts with sizes S, M, L, XL for men and women.
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Scripted
Get an exclusive digital copy of the screenplay of The Meeting by Al Bernstein. Plus, a digital copy of the official movie poster as soon as it is made available, your name will be in the credits and a social media shout-out!
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$40 USD
Early Access
You'll get EARLY ACCESS to see our film before anyone else with your own PRIVATE HD digital download link and digital download soundtrack of the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, AND a social media shout-out!
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$50 USD
Scripted Part Two
Get an exclusive signed copy of the shooting script of The Meeting by Al Bernstein, AND you'll get your own HD digital download of the film as soon as it's made available. Plus, your name will be in the credits and a social media shout-out!
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I'll Take It
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You will get an exclusive live on SET VIDEO SHOUT OUT from cast and crew. Plus, you'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, and a social media shout-out!
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$70 USD
You Get To Be In A Film
You'll get an EXCLUSIVE WALK ON-EXTRA role if you're in the Los Angeles area for your TEENAGE SON or DAUGHTER. Plus, you'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, and a social media shout-out!
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$75 USD
Exclusive Poster
Al Bernstein thanks you so much for your generous contribution by signing an EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION original design of the films poster numbered in order of purchase. You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits, AND a social media shout-out.
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$100 USD
To Write Love On Her Arms
We'll donate a percentage of your contribution to TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.You'll be making a difference with your support.
Plus, you'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, and a social media shout-out!
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$250 USD
Stomping Out The Unthinkable
Al Bernstein offers a 1 hour FaceTime/Skype acting coaching session gift certificate to you or yours. You'll get your own DVD of the film signed by Al Bernstein & David Morrison and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits and social media shout-out.
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$500 USD
Transforming The Bully
You and a friend will be invited to attend a private screening of the film in Los Angeles or Toronto. There will be a Q&A session after the screening PLUS you will get to take a photo or selfie with Al and the cast, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits and social media shout-out. Travel not included.
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$1,000 USD
You = Encouragement
You'll receive an Associate Producer and IMDB credit for your wonderful donation, AND you and a friend will be invited to attend the Red Carpet Premiere and After Parties of The Meeting in Los Angeles or Toronto. There will be a Q&A session after the screening PLUS you will get to take a photo or selfie with Al and the cast, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits, and social media shout-out. Travel not included.
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$2,500 USD
No More Violence
You will be named as Co-Producer on The Meeting, with an IMDB credit. This includes two tickets to all premieres, where you will walk the Red Carpet with us and attend the after parties, PLUS an invitation to any future screenings in LA or Toronto, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You will also receive your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits and a social media shout-out! Travel and Accomodations not included.
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$5,000 USD
Angel Executive
You get the title of Executive Producer and the IMDB credit! This includes two tickets to all premieres, where you will walk the Red Carpet with us and attend the after parties, PLUS an invitation to any future screenings in LA or Toronto, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the lead film credits, and social media shout-out. Travel and Accomodations not included.
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Story
About The Project
OUR SHORT FILM IS ABOUT
A troubled potential high school shooter meets with her Principal one final time and an unstable dialogue between caution and terror ensues.
“A lot of “weird” kids emotionally enter a place from which there is no return,
like a drug addict adapts to a narcotic. I had gotten used to all that attention and now required an obscene amount just to feel normal - but more than that, there was a deep rooted desire for revenge somewhere inside me. I had a drive to prove something, though I wasn’t sure what I was trying to prove or to whom. When you’re stuck in a rut of despair, being transformed into a villain of cinematic proportions can sound strangely appealing. "– The Student
“When I was confronted by the possibility that one of my favorite students had feelings of deep despair and revenge to such a level that I believed she might act. I tried with all my heart to help. I talked and divulged my personal struggles, told her I was proud of her and that we all go through something. I would take her to get any help that she needed, but nothing worked.”
– The Principal
Pushing Forward Clip 2 Z from al bernstein on Vimeo.
THE HOPE
I am producing my short film to create something that will spark an intelligent conversation that goes beyond the horrors of the headlines. I want to continue a dialogue within our communities, high school education system, mental health organizations, youth outreach programs and generate some mindfulness, awareness seminars on mental health in our youth, because the topics are some of the most important parents and young people face today.
THESE QUESTIONS CAN START A DIALOGUE.
WHAT WE NEED
WE HAVE RAISED $5100.00 USD!
WE ARE ASKING FOR AROUND $7000.00 TO GET
TO PRE-PRODUCTION.
The budget of the film is approximately $26,000.00 USD that includes: a two or three day shoot in Los Angeles, cast, crew, craft services, equipment, rentals, insurance, post-production, advertising and reaching the widest audiences as possible via major film festivals like TIFF, Tribeca and Sundance, short film television programming, the Internet and most importantly reaching high schools and mental health organizations around the world.
HERE ARE OTHER WAYS YOU CAN ENCOURAGE A DIALOGUE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR YOUTH.
Please support these organizations & individuals doing all they can to help and support mental health in today's world.
- READY 4 LIFE : http://www.r-4-l.org
- beyondblue is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to increase awareness and understanding of depression, anxiety and related disorders throughout Australia and reduce the associated stigma. For more information about depression, anxiety, available treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au or contact the Support Service on 1300 22 4636.
- TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS: https://twloha.com
- PROJECT 375: http://project375.org
- LIZA LONG: http://www.lizalong.com/the-price-of-silence
- http://www.thedialogueprojects.com
- We more than understand that you may not be able to help out financially, but you can still join our films legacy by SHARING us on SOCIAL MEDIA and through EMAILS.
https://twitter.com/themeetingafilm
https://www.facebook.com/themeetingashortfilm
This film will make you proud. I thank you so much. Al Bernstein
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$5 USD
Who Has The Time
Who has time to read all the perks? You just want to get this project done. We understand, and thanks for helping! You’ll also receive all funders updates, and have your name listed in our credits.
Claimed: 2 of 'Unlimited'
Select This Incentive
$10 USD
You'll Feel It
We'll thank you with a shout out into the Facebook & Twitter universe for joining our films family.
Claimed: 3 of 'Unlimited'
Select This Incentive
$20 USD
Eliminate The Stigma
The Meeting will use the images we create for our films marketing, as soon as they are made available, and personally photoshop your name on the image. Then thank you all over social media with this image. We'll thank you in the CREDITS of the film.
Claimed: 1 of 'Unlimited'
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$25 USD
Where The Real Credit Is Due
You're now a part of our films family and we'll shout it out with a VIDEO THANK YOU on Facebook. We'll thank you in the CREDITS.
Claimed: 4 of 'Unlimited'
Select This Incentive
$30 USD
Give Yourself A Hug Tee
Get an exclusive GIVE YOURSELF A HUG design t-shirt by Toronto designer. Plus, you'll receive a HD digital dowloand of the film and digital soundtrack as soon as they are made available. There is a limited amount of t-shirts with sizes S, M, L, XL for men and women.
Claimed: 5 of 100
Select This Incentive
$30 USD
Scripted
Get an exclusive digital copy of the screenplay of The Meeting by Al Bernstein. Plus, a digital copy of the official movie poster as soon as it is made available, your name will be in the credits and a social media shout-out!
Claimed: 2 of 'Unlimited'
Select This Incentive
$40 USD
Early Access
You'll get EARLY ACCESS to see our film before anyone else with your own PRIVATE HD digital download link and digital download soundtrack of the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, AND a social media shout-out!
Claimed: 2 of 100
Select This Incentive
$50 USD
Scripted Part Two
Get an exclusive signed copy of the shooting script of The Meeting by Al Bernstein, AND you'll get your own HD digital download of the film as soon as it's made available. Plus, your name will be in the credits and a social media shout-out!
Claimed: 5 of 50
Select This Incentive
$60 USD
I'll Take It
You will get an exclusive live on SET VIDEO SHOUT OUT from cast and crew. Plus, you'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, and a social media shout-out!
Claimed: 1 of 10
Select This Incentive
$70 USD
You Get To Be In A Film
You'll get an EXCLUSIVE WALK ON-EXTRA role if you're in the Los Angeles area for your TEENAGE SON or DAUGHTER. Plus, you'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, and a social media shout-out!
Claimed: 1 of 15
Select This Incentive
$75 USD
Exclusive Poster
Al Bernstein thanks you so much for your generous contribution by signing an EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION original design of the films poster numbered in order of purchase. You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits, AND a social media shout-out.
Claimed: 1 of 100
Select This Incentive
$100 USD
To Write Love On Her Arms
We'll donate a percentage of your contribution to TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.You'll be making a difference with your support.
Plus, you'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits, and a social media shout-out!
Claimed: 2 of 'Unlimited'
Select This Incentive
$250 USD
Stomping Out The Unthinkable
Al Bernstein offers a 1 hour FaceTime/Skype acting coaching session gift certificate to you or yours. You'll get your own DVD of the film signed by Al Bernstein & David Morrison and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits and social media shout-out.
Claimed: 1 of 10
Select This Incentive
$500 USD
Transforming The Bully
You and a friend will be invited to attend a private screening of the film in Los Angeles or Toronto. There will be a Q&A session after the screening PLUS you will get to take a photo or selfie with Al and the cast, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits and social media shout-out. Travel not included.
Claimed: 0 of 20
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$1,000 USD
You = Encouragement
You'll receive an Associate Producer and IMDB credit for your wonderful donation, AND you and a friend will be invited to attend the Red Carpet Premiere and After Parties of The Meeting in Los Angeles or Toronto. There will be a Q&A session after the screening PLUS you will get to take a photo or selfie with Al and the cast, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the film credits, and social media shout-out. Travel not included.
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$2,500 USD
No More Violence
You will be named as Co-Producer on The Meeting, with an IMDB credit. This includes two tickets to all premieres, where you will walk the Red Carpet with us and attend the after parties, PLUS an invitation to any future screenings in LA or Toronto, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You will also receive your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the credits and a social media shout-out! Travel and Accomodations not included.
Claimed: 0 of 5
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$5,000 USD
Angel Executive
You get the title of Executive Producer and the IMDB credit! This includes two tickets to all premieres, where you will walk the Red Carpet with us and attend the after parties, PLUS an invitation to any future screenings in LA or Toronto, a Seed & Spark exclusive! You'll get your own HD digital download and a digital download of the soundtrack from the film as soon as they are made available, your name in the lead film credits, and social media shout-out. Travel and Accomodations not included.
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About This Team
AL BERNSTEIN: After graduating from York University in Toronto, I set my sights on New York City to become a working actor and a good actor. My training began at Circle in the Square and moved to Uta Hagen’s HB Studio. I worked and performed on the New York stage for many years until I was accepted into my dream program, Actors Studio Drama School at the New School University where I received my MFA. Today, I work as an actor and writer in Los Angeles and Toronto.
DAVID MORRISON: is an Emmy nominated Cinematographer based in Los Angeles. He’s lensed numerous crtically acclaimed films and commercial campaigns. Most notably the Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography was given to David for his work on Stephanie Daley. This past year David lensed the #LIKEAGIRL campaign which has also won numerous wards and been viewed 100 million times and most im- portantly, impacting hearts and minds world wide. His approach to photography is simple and elegant and the camera lens in David’s opinion must always listen first.
“Stephanie Daley” is beautifully made. The cinematography, by David Rush Morrison, is both sharp-eyed and self-effacing, with particular emphasis on shooting faces in what seems to be natural light.”
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street JournalTo David being invisible and capturing an honest performance is the ultimate goal. As a DP he considers his place on the set the “best seat in the house” because he’s the first to see a performance. Capturing that magic is the most essential element and finding a way to make it visually compelling comes with 30 years of experience looking through a lens.
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