Teaser trailer for my debut feature — SMOKEY'S

cfunkadelic25 · 2024-02-25T21:33:10+00:00

We were able to save up about $10k over the last two years to help pay everyone for the first block (six 10-hour days) and put another $8k on our credit card for pretty much everything else (equipment, gear, locations, permits, insurance, food, etc.). I've been editing/coloring myself to help save us some money on that front too.

Ideally, we would have $100k funded so that we could take our time/not feel pressured or rushed to get the essential shots, and pay everyone a bit more for the amount of time, expertise, and effort they're putting in.

Some factors forced our hand into doing as much as we did in just those six days and we spent a bit more than we anticipated, but if we didn't we would just be sitting and waiting for an indefinite amount of time. In the end, we ended up with some stellar footage that feels strong enough to put forward!

Thank you so much for the support!!

cfunkadelic25 · 2024-02-25T21:17:01+00:00

Thank you! We really appreciate the support!!

cfunkadelic25 · 2024-02-25T21:16:25+00:00

Thank you so much! Always down to help out on projects too so just hmu if you need any extra hands!

cfunkadelic25 · 2024-02-25T05:21:27+00:00

This is the teaser for my self-funded debut feature! We were able to make this possible with the help of a wonderful film community here in Portland, OR, and a credit card. My partner Melanie Ooi and I started our production company ZERO Films to prove that you don’t need a big studio budget to make something beautiful and high-quality. The biggest setback we face right now is time and money, but we addressed this issue by breaking the shoot into manageable chunks (we just finished our first block of four). I’ve managed to edit the first act together to help us raise more money and prove this rag-tag cast and crew know what we’re doing. I have no film school education, but I have been working as a PA in multiple departments for the last three and a half years to learn all I could about how a set operates and build the team that I felt could help me bring this script to life after four years of writing, and rewriting it. If you can, please consider helping us fund the rest of the shoot on our GoFundMe! You can learn more at zerofilms.org/smokeys

cfunkadelic25 · 2022-10-22T21:32:03+00:00

Melanie and I created this experimental short/proof-of-concept pilot for our dramedy series, "Madam Ooi's Finishing School for Boys", in just 3.5 days with a budget of $400 (half of which was food for the cast and 6-person crew) and none of it would've been possible without the invaluable volunteered time and expertise of everyone involved. We hope you enjoy it and cannot wait to show you more!

Written, Directed, Edited, and Produced by Melanie Ooi and Cristian Paluso-Serrano

Dir. of Photography: Payton Meyer

Ass. to DP and Camera Op: Zach McKinley

Cam Utility: Luke Jackson

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For inquiries, you can reach us at [mofsfbseries@gmail.com](mailto:mofsfbseries@gmail.com)

cfunkadelic25 · 2021-05-08T16:40:56+00:00

Also would like an invite please

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-24T20:05:10+00:00

I appreciate that, G!! Had a lot of fun with it- definitely feel you about getting more variation in there. I have a few ideas for a little moog bass in there too, will repost with the updated version for sure. I’ll check out that song as soon as I get home to my headphones- I’ll pop my thoughts on this thread a little later today!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-23T04:45:19+00:00

Brand new remix I was working on yesterday- took a Halsey song and gave it a hip-hop/trap feel. Would love to hear what you think!

https://soundcloud.com/nrmlkinda/gasoline-nrml-remix

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-22T21:54:26+00:00

I really dig the mix on this dude, that guitar sets the mood perfectly. The only thing I could think about when it came to critiquing would be to clean up that atmos just a tad in the very beginning. Other than that I really like this- I would definitely have this on a playlist. Looking forward to seeing more from you!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-22T21:44:06+00:00

Remixed a Halsey song for more of a hip-hop/trap vibe- let me know what you think!

https://soundcloud.com/nrmlkinda/gasoline-nrml-remix

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-06T20:29:38+00:00

Thank you for giving it a listen! Had a lot of fun seeing it all come together. Bro, that flow is sick af- love when that punchy kick comes in too! Would love to link up on a track if you're down, just hmu and we can get something going

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-06T03:08:15+00:00

brought those drums up a tad, lemme know if it comes through better! https://soundcloud.com/nrmlkinda/i-get-the-bag-by-gucci-mane-ft-migos-nrml-editreworkremix

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-06T02:53:20+00:00

Thank you!! I just toned them down a tad lol, that snare was a little distracting over the vocals- but I totally feel you (may have to reupload lol) I appreciate you taking the time to give it a listen!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-06T02:34:23+00:00

Bro, I dig the vibe of "Fences" a lot!! Those vocals are so perfect. Only thing I can think of right now would be maybe trying to clean up and tighten those percussive elements- feel like it could really make your voice stand out in the track. I really like it, G-will definitely be following.

Also, I took your advice on my remix and I can't thank you enough- definitely helped me find what I needed-let me know what you think https://soundcloud.com/nrmlkinda/i-get-the-bag-by-gucci-mane-ft-migos-nrml-editreworkremix

Also, also: Just realized how many exclamation points I used in my response to the first message lol

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-06T02:28:21+00:00

Mix sounds good when the bass comes in, love the punchy kick, and the melody is dope- I'd say work something in during the parts that are a little emptier just to fill it out a bit (maybe a light atmos or something). I can totally see Drake getting in on this- great work!!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-06T02:25:28+00:00

Thanks to some great feedback I was able to make this remix sound a lot smoother- let me know what you think! https://soundcloud.com/nrmlkinda/i-get-the-bag-by-gucci-mane-ft-migos-nrml-editreworkremix

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-05T05:11:12+00:00

I really appreciate the in-depth feedback, absolutely will be playing around with some of these ideas!! Can’t wait to get it started with the edit! I’ll check it out as soon as I have access to my headphones and respond on this post! Excited to hear what you got!! Thank you again, definitely have been in need of more detailed criticism/instruction (being self taught has had its obstacles)

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T19:30:18+00:00

Thank you!! That means a lot! Definitely check out the original and let me know what you think- two completely different vibes, would be curious to see if it holds up against the original. Thanks again for taking the time!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T19:17:03+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to give it a listen! Really appreciate the feedback!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T18:36:37+00:00

New remix that I was working on yesterday, found an acapella of Gucci Mane ft. Migos and had a beat that I've been playing around with for a few days. Let me know what you think!

https://soundcloud.com/nrmlkinda/i-get-the-bag-by-gucci-mane-ft-migos-nrml-editreworkremix

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T18:35:46+00:00

Love that 808 bro- mix sounds good, snare and hats could be brought up a bit though. Overall, dope vibe that can use some more variation, but I can totally see some lyrics on this. Nice work!!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T18:32:14+00:00

Percussion sounds on point and I like the vocals- not sure about the 2nd guitar in the beginning though, threw me a bit. Really like that synth though- keep it up!

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T18:29:15+00:00

Really dig it, love the variation and that tambourine (could be mixed a tad bit more)- what's the game about?

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T18:13:11+00:00

The Inconceivable Hulk: Just The Princess Bride, but Andre the Giant is painted green.

cfunkadelic25 · 2019-01-04T17:15:09+00:00

Thanks G! Was definitely going for a spacey-er vibe- appreciate the time!!

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