Is This The Real Thing is an Indiegogo campaign by creator Johnnie Mitchell. Mitchell is a produced screenwriter with several credits, including the films Soulville, Cloned, and Blood Lust.
The main objective is to launch the feature film project Is This The Real Thing? The hope is to attract interested co-producers that will option the screenplay for the film. An option agreement would give the producer or producers a one year agreement to move the project along to the point that a partial cast is in place, and a director, potential funding, and a final screenplay deal is done.
Perks for small to medium contributors will be a .PDF version of the complete screenplay of Is This The Real Thing? The highest level includes an autographed copy from Johnnie Mitchell.
For top level contributors perks will include a list of actors and actresses that will be a good casting fit for the project. Mr. Mitchell has worked with some on the list in the past. Also available would be a list of possible producers or executive producers.
The story for Is This The Real Thing? Involves an office romance couple that’s been dating for a few months. They embark on a weekend trip to an isolated country cabin. Fun and games are on the couple’s minds. A turn toward the serious happens when they vow to be honest about their past relationships. The exploration of these relationships move the couple to a crossroad. Will they go to the next level, or just crumble away?
The feature film project is somewhat out of the box, and might not be a project the major studios will be interested in pursuing. Interested movie fans can help films to be more diversified by contributing what they can.
The Is This The Real Thing campaign lasts until November 3rd. www.indiegogo.com
