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I have a bad habit of burying the lede in my posts, so this one’s title says it all.

My son, Isaac, is making another* short film and he’s trying to raise $5000 because, unfortunately, he’s neither a nepo baby nor a trust fund kid! We’re letting him convert our garage into his set to make things easier, but the film’s not set in a garage, so there’s a lot of work to be done. He’s assembled a great team to help make it happen; they just need the financial support.

If you’ve enjoyed my poetry, hosting, blogging, and/or tweeting over the years, or I’ve helped you professionally in some way, and you’ve wondered how to say thanks with more than a like or comment, your moment has arrived!

Click through to the GoFundMe, smash that “Donate now” button to help an indie filmmaker take the next step towards fulfilling their dream.

If you want my full pitch first, no worries; I have you covered below.

I can’t exactly remember when Isaac made the shift from being an avid consumer of media to a becoming a student of the form, but he’s been making short films since high school, and over the years has opened my eyes to aspects of filmmaking that I’d never considered. Somehow the kid who grew up liking Fred and Annoying Orange turned into a fan of David Lynch who also wanted to make his own films.

He’s a little younger than I was when I overshot my skis and tried to make my own full-length film after not having picked up a camera since high school! (In my defense, I originally wrote my script as a shortcut to writing a novel, and then was convinced it would be better as a film instead. I was wrong.) Unlike me, he’s stayed focused since high school, getting his degree and making several short films of his own while working on other people’s productions in various roles. He can also dissect a film better than most professional critics I’ve read, and he’s introduced me to some great films I’d never have watched otherwise.

Like so many creatives, he doesn’t love most of his early work, which is why he only has two of his films publicly accessible, but I’ve seen them all and his evolution as a storyteller and filmmaker has been impressive to witness. I read an early draft of the script for Morning Rush and, obvious bias aside, I think it’s his best story so far. Tight, tense, and thought-provoking, I’m excited to see where it ends up, especially after seeing his previous efforts come together through various rewrites and edits.

So, if you’re able to help out, I’d appreciate your support in helping him make his next film. He came up with the reward tiers himself, which explains the $1 level, but pretend that’s $10 and start from there!

Thanks in advance.

PS: In case you’re wondering, he’s not building a functional café in our garage, secretly creating a side business for us, because there’s not even electricity in there. I am hoping we at least get a few permanent shelves or cabinets in there, though!