I'm Jeremiah
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I’m Jeremiah
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at I'm Jeremiah! I’m Jeremiah is an upcoming student film from Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts. It’s an original Musical/Drama with a projected running time of 10-12 minutes. The Logline is as follows:
Following the dissolution of his band and fallout with his father, up-and-coming music star Jeremiah Smith finds himself drinking at a small-town tavern. Here, he must reconcile with his past and become the person he wants to be.
BRIEF SYNOPSIS
The film starts in a flashback: Jeremiah and his partner/bandmate Mary are waiting in their Green Room. They’ve reached their dream; they’re waiting to go perform at the biggest venue they’ve ever been to. Jeremiah’s mind, however, is focused on something else entirely: his estranged father. In the present, Jeremiah finds himself at a small-town tavern during the day. Here, with the help of the Bartender and some of the midday patrons, Jeremiah looks inside himself for the answers he needs to be the person he wants to be.
WHY NOW?
Simply put, movie musicals have the power to inspire and the ability to make you smile. We as a team feel that everyone could use a pick-me-up as we stroll along the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having had our educations disrupted by the pandemic ourselves also makes I’m Jeremiah the chance to channel all that’s built up inside of us into something positive, hopefully bringing a smile to people as we go through these dark times.
HOW WE'LL USE THE MONEY
Making a musical is a large undertaking and subsequently, so is gathering the funds necessary to make one. From location rentals to banjo smashing, here is a brief breakdown of where your money will go:
Craft Services - We have 6 shoot days so we want to make sure we have enough money to properly feed all of our cast and crew!
At least two banjos - There is a big moment in the film where Jeremiah smashes a banjo on the ground. We’re hoping two banjos will be enough.
Vocal lessons for our lead actor, Jeffery Rucker
Payment to musicians - We are outsourcing some of our musicians who will play instruments for the song. We want to make sure we can pay them if payment is required.
Renting one of our shooting locations
Production Design - We want to make sure our Art Department has enough money to spend on set design, costumes, and props. Production design is important in any film, but even more so in a musical.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
Filmmaking is a collaborative art form and thus, it truly does take a village to make the magic happen. Here is a look at the creative team behind I’m Jeremiah.
CHAN CUNNINGHAM
Writer, Director
Chan Cunningham is in his third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts focusing on the Writing and Directing track. Chan has been steadily working on I’m Jeremiah for close to 5 years. To see it start coming together is a dream come true. Chan has also written and directed numerous other short films, including The Great Talent Showdown (2019), Mr. Milkman (2020), Pass It On (2020), and The Astronaut (2021) . Chan has also been involved in musical theatre since high school, his most recent role being Jack in CSU’s 2019 production of Into the Woods. Chan has always wanted to help bring back movie musicals and I’m Jeremiah is just the first step.
BEN SEGALL
Producer
Ben Segall is in his third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Writing and Producing track. Ben has worked on many student films from CSU’s film school and can’t wait to add I’m Jeremiah to the list. Ben has also been a consistent competitor in Cleveland's 48 Hour Film Project competitions. Ben has been around theatre all his life, practically growing up at the Willoughby Fine Arts Association and is thrilled to apply that experience and set of skills to the film.
AMY SCHON
Cinematography
Amy is in her third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Cinematography track. She has worked as the cinematographer for several student films and projects, one being a short film titled Get Mad (2021), which was in the CSU Student Showcase. Amy is working collaboratively alongside cinematographer Greg Pace to create the visual story for I’m Jeremiah. She has been involved with musical theater since high school and loves exploring musicals in all forms, especially movies. She is ecstatic to be able to aid in the process of crafting such a creative and adventurous film.
GREG PACE
Cinematography
Greg is in his third year at Cleveland State for cinematography. He has previously worked theater tech/crew and stage construction at Highland High School and has participated in the 48-hour horror film contest. Greg worked as the director for the live recording of CSU’s Blithe Spirit and worked camera while recording the CSU Drag Show. In addition to his experience in multi-cam production, he has experience with music and sound recording. Greg has years of experience working with director Chan Cunningham, works including Mr. Milkman and Pass It On. Greg is the creative mind behind Hangry (2021) and has worked on a plethora of upcoming student productions. He’s very excited to be taking on a musical, a challenge for sure, but expects to learn a lot, have fun, and help make this film as good as it can be.
ITALY MONET-WHITLEY
Production Designer
SARAH BLOOM
Editor, Script Supervisor
Sarah Bloom is in her third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Postproduction track. She previously edited student short film Get Mad (2021), which was selected for CSU’s student showcase of that year. Along with I’m Jeremiah, Sarah is currently working on a short-form documentary for the Lorain Historical Society (OH). Her passion for postproduction originated in 2017 when she was a part of Steele News Live, a daily newscast produced at her high school.
EMERSON SANTUOMO
Choreographer
Emerson Santuomo is a third-year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts focusing on the Writing and Directing track. This is Emerson’s first time choreographing for film, but she has been dancing her entire life and has done choreography for a number of musicals, audition tapes for friends, and smaller live performance pieces. Some of her favorite musicals she’s choreographed for are Thouroughly Modern Millie Jr. (2016), Kiss Me, Kate (2017), and Songs for a New World (2018). Emerson has also been heavily involved as an actor in musical theatre and in plays as well as taking on several behind-the-scenes positions as well. She is very excited to be working on I’m Jeremiah because it is finally an opportunity for her to share her 3 passions in life; Theatre, Film, and Dance.
Overall, the production of I’m Jeremiah will be a learning experience for everybody involved, and having extra help with funds will do wonders to ease the means of production. Thank you for your consideration, and have a wonderful day!
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at I'm Jeremiah! I’m Jeremiah is an upcoming student film from Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts. It’s an original Musical/Drama with a projected running time of 10-12 minutes. The Logline is as follows:
Following the dissolution of his band and fallout with his father, up-and-coming music star Jeremiah Smith finds himself drinking at a small-town tavern. Here, he must reconcile with his past and become the person he wants to be.
BRIEF SYNOPSIS
The film starts in a flashback: Jeremiah and his partner/bandmate Mary are waiting in their Green Room. They’ve reached their dream; they’re waiting to go perform at the biggest venue they’ve ever been to. Jeremiah’s mind, however, is focused on something else entirely: his estranged father. In the present, Jeremiah finds himself at a small-town tavern during the day. Here, with the help of the Bartender and some of the midday patrons, Jeremiah looks inside himself for the answers he needs to be the person he wants to be.
WHY NOW?
Simply put, movie musicals have the power to inspire and the ability to make you smile. We as a team feel that everyone could use a pick-me-up as we stroll along the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having had our educations disrupted by the pandemic ourselves also makes I’m Jeremiah the chance to channel all that’s built up inside of us into something positive, hopefully bringing a smile to people as we go through these dark times.
HOW WE'LL USE THE MONEY
Making a musical is a large undertaking and subsequently, so is gathering the funds necessary to make one. From location rentals to banjo smashing, here is a brief breakdown of where your money will go:
Craft Services - We have 6 shoot days so we want to make sure we have enough money to properly feed all of our cast and crew!
At least two banjos - There is a big moment in the film where Jeremiah smashes a banjo on the ground. We’re hoping two banjos will be enough.
Vocal lessons for our lead actor, Jeffery Rucker
Payment to musicians - We are outsourcing some of our musicians who will play instruments for the song. We want to make sure we can pay them if payment is required.
Renting one of our shooting locations
Production Design - We want to make sure our Art Department has enough money to spend on set design, costumes, and props. Production design is important in any film, but even more so in a musical.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
Filmmaking is a collaborative art form and thus, it truly does take a village to make the magic happen. Here is a look at the creative team behind I’m Jeremiah.
CHAN CUNNINGHAM
Writer, Director
Chan Cunningham is in his third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts focusing on the Writing and Directing track. Chan has been steadily working on I’m Jeremiah for close to 5 years. To see it start coming together is a dream come true. Chan has also written and directed numerous other short films, including The Great Talent Showdown (2019), Mr. Milkman (2020), Pass It On (2020), and The Astronaut (2021) . Chan has also been involved in musical theatre since high school, his most recent role being Jack in CSU’s 2019 production of Into the Woods. Chan has always wanted to help bring back movie musicals and I’m Jeremiah is just the first step.
BEN SEGALL
Producer
Ben Segall is in his third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Writing and Producing track. Ben has worked on many student films from CSU’s film school and can’t wait to add I’m Jeremiah to the list. Ben has also been a consistent competitor in Cleveland's 48 Hour Film Project competitions. Ben has been around theatre all his life, practically growing up at the Willoughby Fine Arts Association and is thrilled to apply that experience and set of skills to the film.
AMY SCHON
Cinematography
Amy is in her third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Cinematography track. She has worked as the cinematographer for several student films and projects, one being a short film titled Get Mad (2021), which was in the CSU Student Showcase. Amy is working collaboratively alongside cinematographer Greg Pace to create the visual story for I’m Jeremiah. She has been involved with musical theater since high school and loves exploring musicals in all forms, especially movies. She is ecstatic to be able to aid in the process of crafting such a creative and adventurous film.
GREG PACE
Cinematography
Greg is in his third year at Cleveland State for cinematography. He has previously worked theater tech/crew and stage construction at Highland High School and has participated in the 48-hour horror film contest. Greg worked as the director for the live recording of CSU’s Blithe Spirit and worked camera while recording the CSU Drag Show. In addition to his experience in multi-cam production, he has experience with music and sound recording. Greg has years of experience working with director Chan Cunningham, works including Mr. Milkman and Pass It On. Greg is the creative mind behind Hangry (2021) and has worked on a plethora of upcoming student productions. He’s very excited to be taking on a musical, a challenge for sure, but expects to learn a lot, have fun, and help make this film as good as it can be.
ITALY MONET-WHITLEY
Production Designer
SARAH BLOOM
Editor, Script Supervisor
Sarah Bloom is in her third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Postproduction track. She previously edited student short film Get Mad (2021), which was selected for CSU’s student showcase of that year. Along with I’m Jeremiah, Sarah is currently working on a short-form documentary for the Lorain Historical Society (OH). Her passion for postproduction originated in 2017 when she was a part of Steele News Live, a daily newscast produced at her high school.
EMERSON SANTUOMO
Choreographer
Emerson Santuomo is a third-year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts focusing on the Writing and Directing track. This is Emerson’s first time choreographing for film, but she has been dancing her entire life and has done choreography for a number of musicals, audition tapes for friends, and smaller live performance pieces. Some of her favorite musicals she’s choreographed for are Thouroughly Modern Millie Jr. (2016), Kiss Me, Kate (2017), and Songs for a New World (2018). Emerson has also been heavily involved as an actor in musical theatre and in plays as well as taking on several behind-the-scenes positions as well. She is very excited to be working on I’m Jeremiah because it is finally an opportunity for her to share her 3 passions in life; Theatre, Film, and Dance.
Overall, the production of I’m Jeremiah will be a learning experience for everybody involved, and having extra help with funds will do wonders to ease the means of production. Thank you for your consideration, and have a wonderful day!
Organizer
Ben Segall
Organizer
Cleveland, OH