29/01/09
Hello folks,
Apologies for anyone who thought I had slunk away without telling you. I’ve been off working on other things whilst waiting to hear back from The Cornerhouse… and I’m afraid it isn’t good news.
At the moment, The Cornerhouse would not be able to accept it into one of their Programmes; which means we can’t get the film into the Cornerhouse without paying for a private screening(s). I had to leave the idea with them over the Christmas break and have only just now got the final answer. And so this leaves me with two choices…
ONE – To hire the Cornerhouse for a private screening. This is going to cost at least £250. Prior to popular belief, I didn’t once mug Uncle Pennybanks from Monopoly in the street, and so I don’t have this kind of moolah; especially to blow on a “one off” screening/premiere, as much as I want one. If I was to pursue this option, I need to either find a sponsor to put up the cash in return for me gushing about how wonderful they are, wearing a branded t-shirt, and sticking their posters all over the cinema on the night. Another option would be to set up a PayPal account, and ask any of you wonderful people who want to come to put the money for a ticket in up-front… This way I know I have the cash, and you know you get a guaranteed ticket/seat. I’m not sure how you would all feel about that though, so please let me know and think seriously if you would be happy to PayPal your ticket money to me.
TWO – Realise that this film promoting work is far to much for one man to do, and that this has gone on long enough, and that maybe not many of you will turn up and so put it on at a certain bar in the center of Manchester. The venue is a popular one and they have been most helpful but despite all this, it isn’t a cinema. However, I can get the venue pretty soon for the end of Feb if I act now (based on your opinions) and at least we can all watch informally in a trendy bar and have a bloody good drink/laugh/cry at the whole Mancattan experience.
So; for anyone who still would like to see the film… and is able too… Please let me know if your happy with getting money to the Mancattan Cinema fund via the internet in return for a ticket/seat, or a casual bar premiere in the middle of town…
Thanks again everyone; I’m still trucking on to make sure you have the chance to see the fruits of our labour. – Col
www.siabstudios.co.uk
