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The Best of Ira, A Short Film

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Investo's Project

TOTAL BUDGET: $42,676

Total above the line: $4,726
Production: $15,000
Total post-production (including music licenses): $14,700
Total publicity & marketing (including festivals): $8,250

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Drama

Location:

Country Club HIlls, IL

Chicago, IL

The Best of Ira Short Film

PRODUCTION: Development

Dramatic Short Film

Shoot Dates: July 29 - 31

Expected Runtime: 14.5 minutes

Genre: Drama

Country of Origin: United States

Filming Location: Country Club Hills/Chicago, IL

Format: Digita

Aspect Ration: 16:9

Film Color: Color

The Best of Ira is a proof-of-concept film that explores Chicago's crime epidemic through the lens of a father and son. In the film, a father schools his son on maintaining “The Masculine” in all relationships, but when his life is cut short, his son is left to navigate the real lessons of life on his own.

The Script:

All funders will receive a copy of the script. Top-tiered backers will receive a signed copy of the script, invitations to special events, and a prescreening of the series.

CAST:

Casting is expected to be finalized in June 2023. Please visit our casting page if you are interested in a role in this production.