This is a presentation I gave at California State University Dominguez Hills about a documentary film called, Dear Zachary, as it relates to film budgeting, self-promotion, fundraising, and indie box office potential. I recommend this movie to everyone (available on YouTube & Netflix). The storyline is very captivating and the gross total is commendable given the film's production value.
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1. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father Directed by
Kurt Kuenne
2. Film Trailer/Plot Summay 3. Film Critique & Rating A true
crime story so gripping, devastating, and ultimately unforgettable
that it easily trumps any thriller Hollywood has to offer this
year. Martin Tsal (Top Critic from Village Voice) Rating: Fresh 4.
Kurt Kuenne won a $30,000 Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting from
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2002 for his
script "Mason Mule," and that became the shooting budget for the
bulk of photography. Production He ran out of money for post-
production and cut a "trailer, which YouTube featured. The press
wrote about it. And the rest of the budget was donated. Post
Production International Documentary Association (IDA) functioned
as a fiscal sponsor allowing donations to the film to be tax
deductible. Kurt Kuennes share of proceeds went towards two
scholarship funds in Andrew's memory; one at his hospital in
Latrobe, PA, and another at his medical school in Canada. Proceeds
5. Film Awards 6. P.O.V. of Director 7. Controversy: 8.
Recommendation: 9. Any Questions?
