When It Rains…
I get freaky busy.
Week one on the job: Complete.
Fun? Wow.
But just as the nine to five training period ended an amazing opportunity came up that would be a huge complement to my repertoire of work, my body of work, my long list of credits in the world of television.
I have a chance to go to Nicaragua and shoot a pilot. Who for you ask? ME.
My project (with a partner). How much money have the investors put forward for the project? None.
Who’s paying for this? Well, this is the year of the ‘REnovation AFtermath’ or as I like to call it ‘After the Lovin’.
Broke doesn’t begin to describe what I am right now. But I am working now and getting a paycheck and even though it has a list of people standing with their hand out for payment from that check, I’m still going to make the trip happen.
Some people go to Disneyland, some go to Nicaragua. (Hey I can use that line in the promo). Not to give too much away but the pilot will be about transforming lives by sending ‘the privileged’ to work beside the underprivileged. Transformation? You can bet on it.
Here’s how I plan to do it.
This is what I sent to my brother in an email
Heading: Because I care about…
… the state of your charitable contributions… Yes, really.
Remember me?
Your other dependant?
(That’s supposed to be a joke)
I was wondering if you’ve topped up your charitable receipts for 2008, yet. No? Well I may be able to help.
See? Me helping you. Not such a bad thing.
OK here’s the deal. I have an opportunity to go to Nicaragua on July 25th to produce a TV show pilot. The show follows real people as they are exposed to real problem places in the world where every day is a struggle.
My work producing and directing is a donation and if it leads to the pilot getting picked up and a series ordered well that would be amazing.
Food, transportation and accommodations will be provided, I have to get myself there and find the funds for a cameraman, his flight and tape stock to shoot it. Financial contributions are eligible for a tax receipt.
See? Finally I’m looking after your financial needs.
I’m the best sister in the world, yes?
The best donation you can make is anything you care to contribute.
Yes, I’m hitting you up for charity.
Love you mean it.
Who says you’re too old to step outside the lines and make things happen? Is that person rich now? Would they like to make a donation to a meaningful cause in a way that will resonate for years to come? Have their people call my people. Thanks.
