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AMAZING!It's put us ahead of schedule where we thought we'd be at this time. I've been waiting over 12 years to announce this... WE WILL BE ABLE TO FILM THIS WINTER! That's right, we're now able to go into production in Buffalo no matter what and it's because of YOU and your belief in...","published_at":"2022-08-01T19:28:49Z","author_name":"Adam Scheiner","url":"/feed/151755","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/151755"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":230798,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:230798","question":"Dear Team, you have an exciting film project. Kindly let me know if you know or have an approximate duration time of this movie. Thank you in advance! Alex from Greece.","author_name":"Alexandros Vallianatos","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-01-09T21:55:44Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/the.weight.movie.llc#question-230798","answers":[{"id":230800,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:230800","answer":"Hi Alex! The film will be roughly a bit over 1 hour and 45 minutes. The script is 88 pages but it’s a highly visual film. We expect filming to conclude in May and to be done with post and ready for distribution by the end of the 3rd financial quarter of 2023. Best, Adam","author_name":"Adam Scheiner","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-01-09T22:08:29Z"}]},{"id":231890,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231890","question":"Thanks Adam. I have two more question. I’m sure this is not a one time film. Are you looking at producing other films, based on how this one will do? Any contingency plans just in case this one doesn’t bring the $$$$ that you’re projecting? thank you for your quick response. Very appreciative.","author_name":"James Williams","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-01-22T01:02:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/the.weight.movie.llc#question-231890","answers":[{"id":231894,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231894","answer":"My pleasure James. These questions are a little tougher to answer, but going to do my best and please let me know if you need any clarifications. I'm primarily a Writer/Director and only plan on producing films that I Write/Direct. So in a way this film is a one off unless I were to make a sequel, but I absolutely want to make many more films based on my other scripts. This is my first feature film as a Director so I think that will determine if I'm able to be in the position to make more films. My producing partners have made over 10 films with their company and have other films in various stages of production so for them how this one does determines if they want to make more films with me. The contingency plan for me if this film doesn't bring in what we project is that I would simply keep at it writing and trying to direct more films, but I believe we have something special with this film. At the end of the day I'm in love with the craft of filmmaking and trust that the passion, knowledge, and perseverance it takes to make a great film will lead to success. Best, Adam","author_name":"Adam Scheiner","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-01-22T05:25:31Z"}]},{"id":231854,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231854","question":"Maybe the question was asked already BUT will this be a Netflix only film? If so, how will this be marketed to get the most attention from viewers?","author_name":"James Williams","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-01-21T14:03:22Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/the.weight.movie.llc#question-231854","answers":[{"id":231857,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231857","answer":"Hi James! Thank you for your question. This is the first time this question has been asked and I'm happy you did. No, this is not a Netflix or Netflix only film. Our team has had their work distributed by Netflix and LionsGate, but we have no distribution deal in place with them for the film. We do have contacts there that we've had talks with, but don't want to fully pursue until the time is right and that time is when we prove to them the large market that we have, otherwise they will do what they usually do for films like this and offer only $30k for the rights. We know what separates us from most independent films and it's the size and connection we have with our audience. We will be marketing the film at the start through a mix of traditional print and festivals, but the most effective will be through the network of fitness influencers, popular Weightlifters, and brands (Eleiko, Virus, Onyx, Caffeine \u0026amp; Kilos, Weightlifting House) appearing in the film that will promote it on their channels directly to our audience. This has worked incredibly well for documentaries like The FIttest, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11525298/ which became extremely profitable even through self distribution only. I hope this answers your question and please feel free to ask any further questions or reach out to me directly at theweightfeaturefilm@gmail.com Best, Adam Scheiner","author_name":"Adam Scheiner","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-01-21T14:41:58Z"}]},{"id":217397,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:217397","question":"when is the last day for funding ?","author_name":"Adrian Low","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-09-02T05:01:35Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/the.weight.movie.llc#question-217397","answers":[{"id":217422,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:217422","answer":"Hi Adrian, the last day for funding is 11/19. *Please note that we have extended the round to 1/18/2023.*","author_name":"Adam Scheiner","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-09-02T10:51:54Z"}]},{"id":209242,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:209242","question":"Good morning Adam \u0026amp; Joshua! Funny how I spent a lifetime living in the so-called “Entertainment Capital” of the world in LA and I never had an opportunity to be involved in film until Crowdfunding came around when I’m living far away from it! I see you had successful campaigns on other platforms and you’re also planning on bundling up other financing outside of this campaign, which is great. If you reach your financing minimum goal here on WF, will you start filming? If no, what is the timeline for starting production? What are the factors keeping the film from getting made even with this campaign reaching its goal? Thanks! MD","author_name":"Martin D. ","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-06-23T15:49:28Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/the.weight.movie.llc#question-209242","answers":[{"id":209281,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:209281","answer":"Hello Martin! This is Adam and the short answer to your question is yes! If we reach our minimum we will be able to go into filming in either late fall 2022 or early winter of 2023. The long answer is that we have a roughly million dollar budget, but we chose this minimum specifically because it meant we could make the movie even if it's at a lower budget if outside money doesn't come in without sacrificing the quality of the film. Thank you for the question and I hope that answer helped. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. Best, AS","author_name":"Adam Scheiner","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-06-23T20:45:43Z"}]},{"id":223039,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:223039","question":"We want to know what you see your valuation will look like in 3 years also the income and balance statements Not to say much, I think we are very much interested in this project but then we are not opting for the crowdfunding route. We were wondering if you have provisions to accept alternative financing which should save time of WAITING SO LONG for your target to be met. With that we can cover over 50% of your target raise. Kindly reach out to me at thomas@700capital.se so we discuss further.","author_name":"Thomas Young","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-10-20T04:13:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/the.weight.movie.llc#question-223039","answers":[{"id":224963,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:224963","answer":"Hi Thomas, If you wouldn't mind, please send us an email. Best, The Weight Film LLC","author_name":"Adam Scheiner","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-08T16:34:57Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Good morning Adam \u0026amp; Joshua! Funny how I spent a lifetime living in the so-called “Entertainment Capital” of the world in LA and I never had an opportunity to be involved in film until Crowdfunding came around when I’m living far away from it! I see you had successful campa...","answer":"Hello Martin! This is Adam and the short answer to your question is yes! If we reach our minimum we will be able to go into filming in either late fall 2022 or early winter of 2023. The long answer is that we have a roughly million dollar budget, but we chose this minimum specifically because it meant we could make the movie even if it's at a lower budget if outside money doesn't come in without sacrificing the quality of the film. Thank you for the question and I hope that answer helped. Ple..."},{"question":"when is the last day for funding ?","answer":"Hi Adrian, the last day for funding is 11/19. *Please note that we have extended the round to 1/18/2023.*"},{"question":"We want to know what you see your valuation will look like in 3 years also the income and balance statements Not to say much, I think we are very much interested in this project but then we are not opting for the crowdfunding route. We were wondering if you have provisions to ...","answer":"Hi Thomas, If you wouldn't mind, please send us an email. Best, The Weight Film LLC"},{"question":"Dear Team, you have an exciting film project. Kindly let me know if you know or have an approximate duration time of this movie. Thank you in advance! Alex from Greece.","answer":"Hi Alex! The film will be roughly a bit over 1 hour and 45 minutes. The script is 88 pages but it’s a highly visual film. We expect filming to conclude in May and to be done with post and ready for distribution by the end of the 3rd financial quarter of 2023. Best, Adam"},{"question":"Maybe the question was asked already BUT will this be a Netflix only film? If so, how will this be marketed to get the most attention from viewers?","answer":"Hi James! Thank you for your question. This is the first time this question has been asked and I'm happy you did. No, this is not a Netflix or Netflix only film. Our team has had their work distributed by Netflix and LionsGate, but we have no distribution deal in place with them for the film. We do have contacts there that we've had talks with, but don't want to fully pursue until the time is right and that time is when we prove to them the large market that we have, otherwise they will do wh..."}]}}}