I certainly can't deny leaving this blog to decay and fester, and so I very much doubt there can be anyone left reading this. However, I'm on an important mission, and so am using any and all means at my disposal to help! I've resurrected my Facebook account, ended my self-imposed social exile, and am now dusting off the blog.
My acting life, both zombie and non-zombie related has gone well over the last year, getting my first living role, my first lead role, and my first paid speaking role. Now, I'm trying to drum up attention for something I've been hoping to land for a very long time: my first lead zombie role!
Still is a short film by Carl Timms, shooting in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter in October 2015. Local actor Joe Capella will be playing the lead human role, with myself opposite him as the lead featured undead, at the head of a horde of fellow zombies. It's a 5 minute dark comedy, and having read the script I can promise it's going to be a great little film! To make things even more exciting, the lead zombie effects are going to be done by Stuart Conran, the man behind the zombies in Shaun of the Dead.
Although the filming dates are already nailed down, funding for the film is not yet complete. Costumes, prosthetics, props, insurance, expenses - all of these and more cost money, and that's where this plea comes in!
Still currently has a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The goal is to raise £3000, and with over £1000 raised so far they're doing a great job. Pledge levels start from as little as £1 (for which you will receive the gratitude of the cast and crew, and a warm fuzzy feeling insisde), and go all the way up to £1500 for the role of Executive Producer on the film. In between there are perks such as £25 for a copy of the film on DVD (or £20 if you snag an early bird), £50 for the role of a featured zombie in the film, £250 for the role of a key zombie (including makeup by Stuart), and many more.
So I humbly ask that you follow the link below and take a look at the project. If you can afford to pledge anything - even just £1 - it all helps! If you can't afford it, then maybe you'll know someone who could be interested, and can spread the word to them. There are links on the Indiegogo page to share on Twitter and Facebook, so spread some zombie love, and help in the creation of this year's best zombie short film!
Thank you :)
