Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Michael Nadeau Launches Indiegogo Campaign to Fund MBE: Morning Becomes Eclectic Documentary Film
Expert Team of LA-Based Companies Unite to Create Music Doc About Local Public Radio Station 89.9 FM KCRW’s Iconic Music Program
Producer/director Michael Nadeau (Art & Copy) and producer Kyle Schember, cofounder of Santa Monica-based production company Subtractive; announce the launch of their Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to finish, distribute and market their MBE: Morning Becomes Eclectic feature-length documentary film. While not associated with the production or marketing of the film, KCRW has provided unparalleled access to the documentary filmmakers. Directed by Nadeau, the film chronicles more than three decades of the trendsetting independent music program on the Los Angeles public radio station KCRW and the hosts who have made it famous with live in-studio sessions and interviews with breakout artists. With the goal of $89.9K, also the call numbers for KCRW’s terrestrial broadcast signal, Indiegogo contributions will help the filmmakers finish the production of the film, including final editing, color correction, audio editing, mixing, and mastering. The filmmakers are hoping to raise more than their initial goal in order to fund marketing and self-distribution of the film.
Check out the film trailer and Indiegogo page here: http://bit.ly/1dQGfB6
Rewards range from special thank you messages from the director, limited-edition MBE doc t-shirts, documentary CREW hoodies, HD digital downloads, autographed DVDs and Blu-Ray discs of the film, to the SONOS Wireless High Fidelity Home Theater Package. There will also be a special limited-edition print offering featuring the work of acclaimed KCRW resident photographer Larry Hirshowitz who has documented the musicians of Morning Becomes Eclectic for more than a decade. Additional premium rewards include, the LA red-carpet premiere event, private edit-bay lunch with the filmmakers, special screenings and All-Access Pass VIP MBE experience.
Synopsis
In MBE: Moring Become Eclectic director Nadeau explores how audiences and artists connect through music and culture as seen through the lens of KCRW public radio’s famed program hosts: Tom Schnabel (1979-1990), Chris Douridas (1990-1998), Nic Harcourt (1998-2008) and Jason Bentley (2008-present). Through intimate interviews, archival footage, concert performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, Nadeau dives into the creative process with artists such as Adele, Beck, Coldplay, Duffy, Moby, Radiohead, Ry Cooder, Tom Waits, and Youssou N'Dour while daring to explore the broader theme of human connectivity through music. Acknowledging KCRW’s long history and relationship with the Hollywood film and music industries, Nadeau further explores the political and philosophical implications of being a public radio broadcaster located in the heart of the commercial entertainment world.
Bringing the Indie Team Together
Producer/director Michael Nadeau and producer Kyle Schember have harnessed the power of Los Angeles entrepreneurism by assembling an expert team of independent professionals to spearhead the film’s crowd funding launch, film production, promotion and marketing efforts—all with a passion for music and local business the LA-based team includes: Subtractive, The Family Business and FilmBreak. Schember helms production of MBE from Subtractive, Inc., the Santa Monica-based production company he cofounded. Housed in an airplane hanger, it is appropriate that Schember’s work has been heavily centered on rockets and rock & roll producing short films, music videos, features and documentaries as well as documenting the emerging business of New Space—notable projects for Subtractive include: Art & Copy, Coachella, and Kurt Cobain About a Son. “Music has always been at the forefront of my life which has unfolded into the perfect blend of passion and productivity,” said Schember of working on MBE.
The Family Business, founded by SuzAnn Brantner, the former Head of Digital at William Morris Endeavor oversees content marketing, distribution and digital strategies for MBE, developing the brand and navigating the campaign to reach target demographics through innovative digital strategy, emerging technologies and creative content marketing. Santa Monica-based FilmBreak, a data-driven digital marketing platform founded by Taylor McPartland in 2011 is providing consulting services on the Indiegogo campaign.
Director Michael Nadeau says, "I feel blessed to be part of a wonderful team of independent film & media professionals. The really cool thing is we have all come together to tell the story of a truly independent radio show that we're all very passionate about. How often does that happen? Indiegogo is the perfect platform for us to connect with other fans of Morning Becomes Eclectic, independent radio and the artists that inspire us each day.”
About Michael Nadeau: Los Angles native, Michael Nadeau has a track record for producing award-winning documentary films including the Emmy Award-winning Art & Copy that made its broadcast debut on the highly acclaimed PBS television series, Independent Lens. Michael co-directed and produced Freedom to Choose, the recipient of the Cannes Film Festival’s Emerging Filmmaker Award for Documentary, and also produced, the award-winning BMW Film Who Killed the Idea. Michael’s first feature length project Retroactive, starring James Belushi and Frank Whaley for MGM studios, premiered on HBO. Michael is currently directing MBE: Morning Becomes Eclectic a feature-length documentary chronicling the iconic radio show on Los Angeles public radio station KCRW. Michael graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in photography & film.
About Subtractive: Subtractive is a multimedia production company that creates content for broadcast, retail, and live events. A collection of talented, driven, and like-minded individuals, Subtractive is a constantly evolving entity... focused on the expansion of an emerging culture where music, art, and technology converge. The company nurtures and supports new hybrid forms of artist expression, and gives them a platform to be seen, heard, and experienced.
About The Family Business: The Family Business is a digital and content marketing company with the belief that offline is online, and work to create content marketing experiences that grow brand loyalty and connect to consumers wherever they are. Former and previous clients include Universal Pictures, Mandalay Bay, Ultra Records, Ministry of Sound, American Music Awards and others.
About FilmBreak: FilmBreak is a data-driven marketing platform connecting film fans with filmmakers. We help filmmakers to actively build, engage and identify the taste profiles of their online audience while simultaneously giving fans access to exclusive film content. FilmBreak is located Santa Monica, California.
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