Posted by Bond Jr at porton03.lati.net on July 22, 2000 at 14:57:30:
Mr. Kevin Smith,
Well I am not here to give a script submission, or be an actor (or actress), not looking for work or even being an intern with your company View Askew Productions. But what I am writing to you is about and artist who need help from another successful artist to get himself off the ground with his first film project.
I can hear you saying (in your head)... "What!...Is he crazy or something?" I have been in the business for 10 years and I have been at this cat and mouse game for over 2 1/2 years trying to locate the necessary financial funding for my film project. I have contacted producers in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and New York....but after weeks of yes this stuff is good...now I receive is...either no answer at all or "Well there is no mark right now for this kind of storyline at the moment."
As an independent filmmaker, I know that you can see my dream and goal in life. I want to make my screenplay, POSTCARDS come to life and debut at all the film festivals the world has to offer; especially Sundance! Again, this why I am writing to you. Would you consider being a Producer or Executive Producer for POSTCARDS?
I haven't been sitting on my ass doing nothing. I had a famous actor ready to do the film, but died before doing it. See my website at www.schoolboyproductions.com . But now, I have four other actor/actress interested in my film....now all I need is people to help me finance this film project of mine.
I know you have lawyers telling you not to do this or that...I am not in the business to sue anyone. I just want to make films that people love to do and what to see. I know Kevin you can relate to this. I have seen all of your films...and I real love your last one DOGMA.......but it was CHASING AMY that made me think of my total existence in the universe and why I was put on this Earth..... to make movies!
Ready about my story outline of POSTCARDS at the above website address. I can guaranty you won't be disappointed in it.
I thank you for your time in reading this email.
Sincerely,
Christopher De Stefano
PS
Please forgive my website....it is still under development.