Can you help Cheap Soup Films?

[Erick_CSF]

Hello,
My name is Erick Cantu From San Antonio Tx. First off i'd like to say
thank you for taking the time to read this.

I am 1 of 3 owners of a San Antonio based movie company called Cheap
Soup Films. We originally got started out by making numerous short films in and around San Antonio. Some went on to be nominated as finalists and win film festivals. I wanted ask if any of you might be able to help us out. Cheap Soup Films will be holding a benefit silent auction next month at The Courtyard by Marriot Westover Hills to raise money to make our first ever full length feature film. Its a comedy entitled "The One Way"

Our goal is to collect some cool and unique items from people/organizations that we could auction off that will help us raise money and achieve our goal. I want to ask if anyone could possibly donate anything. Items that are obviously popular with people seem to be tickets to events, Sports memorabilia, hotel stays, and trips. If you have other items you feel could work we are open to that as well.

So far we have been fortunate enough to have the following companies help us out. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk free hotel stay, Family season pack from Witte Museum, Family day pack from SA Zoo, Watchmen graphic novel signed by Rorschach himself Jackie Earle Haley(New Freddie Krueger), Gigantic vintage movie posters, Cleo's Fine Jewelry and a few others. Most of the Major organizations we have contacted, only help non profit groups which we are not. We are just dedicated directors trying whatever it takes to be able to fulfill our dream of making a full length feature. This is why i am reaching out to Spurstalk. Hopefully someone would be willing to lend a hand.

We would appreciate anything you could do to help us make our dream come true.

If you want to make sure we are legit you can check out our website and
youtube channel and read a little about us. Thank you again so much for
taking the time to read this. Have a great day and we hope to hear from you soon. You can contact me by my email. [email protected]

Take Care.

Erick Cantu
Cheap Soup Films
Director / CEO
[email protected]

our website is
www.cheapsoupfilms.com

our youtube channel is
http://www.youtube.com/cheapsoupfilms

[dickface]

Only if you produce my script.

It's called "Taint On Taint"

Ted Danson plays Dr. Aeneas Taint, a part-time reporter, part-time proctologist, searching for love in a post-apocalyptic Detroit.

[drok210]

^^^:lmao:lmao

[clambake]

you had some award winning short stories, and you can't find any investors?

[thispego]

People always looking for handouts :rolleyes

get a job you piece of shit!

[thispego]

hey, I could understand if it was some spurtalk regular asking for contributions from his friends but this lowlife hasnt contributed shit to this forum. He's only here because of the popularity of the website and the huge number of San antonians that post here. If anyone gives this guy anything I'm going to be seriously pissed.

[panic giraffe]

only if you pledge to shoot only in SA with a SA crew and a minimum 80% Native SA cast...

[Drachen]

hey, I could understand if it was some spurtalk regular asking for contributions from his friends but this lowlife hasnt contributed shit to this forum. He's only here because of the popularity of the website and the huge number of San antonians that post here. If anyone gives this guy anything I'm going to be seriously pissed.

Oh, so does that mean that you will give me some money? I have a business plan that I am developing. Let me see if you like the name. It is called "Buy me a motorcycle please. It can be a used one, doesn't have to be super big or expensive, and I am really only looking for $5000." I know that is kind of a long name for a business, but I have done some focus groups (wife, best friend, and a cat) and they all agreed that it was catchy. Here are some quotes from the focus groups "If I agree with you, will you leave me alone?!?", "Dude, you already have a motorcycle", "Meow", "Don't get it in my hair, thank you". Ok that last one wasn't from the focus group, but I thought that it may help to show that I am a family man, and that I can comply with customer requests.

If you have money for my business, please let me know through private message, or just come throw it at me.

[thispego]

where do you live?

[Drachen]

where do you live?

San Antonio. If you throw it at me, please use cash or check, even prepaid card will work. As long as you don't throw bullion I should be fine. I have already learned my lesson with that!

[Fpoonsie]

I'd be tentative in going into some kinda movie production business agreement with luva. Word on the ST grapevine suggests that he'd prolly demand sporadic dance sequences set to obnoxious sitar music.

[TDMVPDPOY]

if ur good with the camera, why not film porno which requires no money

[PM5K]

LAME.

When did making movies become a charitable cause?

[PM5K]

The name of your company isn't appealing to me.

Expensive Soup Films, on the other hand, that's intriguing.

No Soup Films is better.

Hot Soup
Cream Soup (Porn?)

[Torso]

yew jess kent dew teengks like dettt....

+1

[BacktoBasics]

Good luck with your begging. Might as well dirty it up and hang out on street corner with a sign that says....God...or Christ....or bless.

[Fpoonsie]

:wow

[Erick_CSF]

Wow ok so many great responses where to start. I like coming to spurs talk because there is a lot if interesting things to read and many different opinions and takes on the spurs and the NBA. I like to frequent the page. I personally dont post much on ST because i notice a lot of people come down hard on commenters that don't quite have all the facts. I consider myself a huge spurs fan, but i cant say i know every detail or salary situation so i just read and enjoy everyone's take and gain some good knowledge on stuff i didnt think about before.

A far as feeling bad about the comments made here. I dont feel bad at all. Everyone has their opinions and you are entitled to them. I completely understand that not everyone will like our style of movie or comedy, and some will take exception to me asking for any assistance. I reached out here because i thought perhaps someone would like to help out. If not, no big deal. I was willing and still am willing to take a chance and do whatever it may take for us to be able to make our first feature film. Its very obvious our prior movies lack the acting and technical production we would like to have had. We did not have any budget for these films and had to act ourselves and make due with what we had. The new movie has professional actors who will be paid and budgets in equipment and crew.

It is not easy for the majority of people to get their first feature made. Budget is usually the thing that will hold it up and is where most will quit because they get rejected by investors etc..

Yes we have a budget set for this film.
Yes we have a production schedule and locations to film.
We are trying our best to ensure this film is entirely shot in San Antonio and we are using majority San Antonio actors with a few from Austin.
Even though I seem to be getting slammed for the post, I still appreciate everyone's time in reading my letter.

I have no hard feelings whatsoever. Im not gonna go all American Idol and say "You watch were gonna make it and you'll regret it!". Thats not us. We are just Texas filmmakers that have a passion for film and are going to try to do whatever is needed to accomplish our goal. Alright everyone take care.

Erick

[PM5K]

When did making movies become a charitable cause?

[panic giraffe]

with a few from austin.


had me up til there.

[Erick_CSF]

And since Pm5k asked 2 times i will answer to the best of my ability about making movies becoming a charitable cause. When it comes to independent filmmaking it is all about people lending a helping hand. It is insane to believe you will be ale to fund your entire project solely from investors. Filmmakers routinely get locations, props, costumes, even crew services donated to them to help with a production. I have seen craft services donated from restaurants to help out as well. I can not speak about Hollywood, but i would imagine they also have a great deal of items donated to them as well. I would believe even more so because of the potential exposure of the person/ service.

And to panic giraffe, this film consists of 4 main actors and 3 minor. There is 1 minor actor that is from Austin. We are trying to push our local San Antonio talent. Our main cast consists of 4 incredibly talented actors. 2 of which are also theater performers here at UIW.
The feature is a dark comedy about 2 best friends Ruben and Benji who work together at an office. When a hated coworker Sherman shafts one of the main characters out of a promotion, Ruben and Benji decide to take matters into their own hands. They decide to invite Sherman to a lake house for what he believes is to hang out for the weekend. What Sherman doesn't know is that Ruben and Benji have had it with Sherman and are planning to kill him. A wrench is thrown into their plan when Sherman arrives at the lake house with a bunch of friends. Benji and Ruben must now think of other clever ways of killing Sherman without anyone noticing.

Its a comedy about how they are trying to kill this guy Sherman but keep screwing it up.

[JudynTX]

Why don't you make a movie about SpursTalk? :toast

[PakiDan]

And since Pm5k asked 2 times i will answer to the best of my ability about making movies becoming a charitable cause. When it comes to independent filmmaking it is all about people lending a helping hand. It is insane to believe you will be ale to fund your entire project solely from investors. Filmmakers routinely get locations, props, costumes, even crew services donated to them to help with a production. I have seen craft services donated from restaurants to help out as well. I can not speak about Hollywood, but i would imagine they also have a great deal of items donated to them as well. I would believe even more so because of the potential exposure of the person/ service.

And to panic giraffe, this film consists of 4 main actors and 3 minor. There is 1 minor actor that is from Austin. We are trying to push our local San Antonio talent. Our main cast consists of 4 incredibly talented actors. 2 of which are also theater performers here at UIW.
The feature is a dark comedy about 2 best friends Ruben and Benji who work together at an office. When a hated coworker Sherman shafts one of the main characters out of a promotion, Ruben and Benji decide to take matters into their own hands. They decide to invite Sherman to a lake house for what he believes is to hang out for the weekend. What Sherman doesn't know is that Ruben and Benji have had it with Sherman and are planning to kill him. A wrench is thrown into their plan when Sherman arrives at the lake house with a bunch of friends. Benji and Ruben must now think of other clever ways of killing Sherman without anyone noticing.

Its a comedy about how they are trying to kill this guy Sherman but keep screwing it up.


Ok... this is how it is done WITHOUT charity:

1. Aspiring filmmaker goes to film school (UT Austin)
2. Aspiring filmmaker learns making a feature film will be expensive... so he gets another degree in Business
3. Aspiring filmmaker launches Zukor Marketing and goes to work in Silicon Valley in order to raise funds for his movie.
4. Aspiring filmmaker makes LOTS of money and MEETS people in his field who invest the rest.
5. Aspiring film maker launches Zukor Entertainment and writes/produces/directs first feature length film - NO PAIN NO GAIN ... all without groveling.

Check it out... www.zukor.com --- www.zukor.com/marketing --- www.zukor.com/entertainment --- www.nopainnogainmovie.com

Your welcome.

[phyzik]

I can only imagine the responses if this was a movie about religion.

[PM5K]

Handout Soup Films
Beggar Soup Films

Some better names...

[mrsmaalox]

Handout Soup Films
Beggar Soup Films

Some better names...

No, no, you forgot Soup Kitchen Films :)

BTW, I don't have a problem with what you are doing OP; I wish you success for your project :toast

[Erick_CSF]

Pakidan i am assuming you are the one who made No Pain No Gain. I will definitely say i respect what you have gone through to make your first feature. Ut Austin is a great establishment with a great film school. I did watch your trailer. I will say that although i am probably not the demographic you're targeting in this movie since i'm not much into the weight lifting scene, I do like the shots you were able to put together. I am not sure if you shot on film or went digital with The Red One, but your shots did come out good. I also congratulate you on being selected into the Houston, Palm Beach and Sao Paulo festivals. Its great you went on to make a lot of money and got multiple degrees. I obviously have nothing negative to say about your success. I wish you well with your endeavors and actually look forward to a possible future release of yours.

[PakiDan]

Pakidan i am assuming you are the one who made No Pain No Gain. I will definitely say i respect what you have gone through to make your first feature. Ut Austin is a great establishment with a great film school. I did watch your trailer. I will say that although i am probably not the demographic you're targeting in this movie since i'm not much into the weight lifting scene, I do like the shots you were able to put together. I am not sure if you shot on film or went digital with The Red One, but your shots did come out good. I also congratulate you on being selected into the Houston, Palm Beach and Sao Paulo festivals. Its great you went on to make a lot of money and got multiple degrees. I obviously have nothing negative to say about your success. I wish you well with your endeavors and actually look forward to a possible future release of yours.

Thanks Eric... but the filmmaker is my business partner, Samuel Turcotte. We are working right now on pre-production for the next feature film.

[Erick_CSF]

Ah I see my mistake. Well Mr. Turcotte has done well and I'm sure since you are business partners you obviously must be very successful as well. I read about him on the website you provided. It almost seems as though he has already done more so far than what many of us achieve in a lifetime. Former Air force, Filmmaker, Writer, Director, and marketing. Thats pretty awesome and definitely a feat i would be proud of if i were him. I am not sure how well the training of Mr. Bush with the internet was though. J.K. Congrats on the continuation of your next feature. Where can we see more info on it? I do like the pre-production phase when you see how exactly your film will come together.

Like I said before, I reached out here because I'm from San Antonio and thought perhaps someone might want to help out with small donations. Its no big deal if we don't get anyone from here to help. We do have alternative business plans and this feature will be completed. Am I disappointed about the hate reply's and lack of courteous communication? Sure, but that has to be expected when you post in a communication forum that is as passionate and takes pride in its domain such as SpursTalk.

[Bender]

Why don't you make a movie about SpursTalk?
a 10 minute short film of monkeys flinging poo would cover that.

[PM5K]

Ok... this is how it is done WITHOUT charity:

1. Aspiring filmmaker goes to film school (UT Austin)
2. Aspiring filmmaker learns making a feature film will be expensive... so he gets another degree in Business
3. Aspiring filmmaker launches Zukor Marketing and goes to work in Silicon Valley in order to raise funds for his movie.
4. Aspiring filmmaker makes LOTS of money and MEETS people in his field who invest the rest.
5. Aspiring film maker launches Zukor Entertainment and writes/produces/directs first feature length film - NO PAIN NO GAIN ... all without groveling.

Check it out... www.zukor.com --- www.zukor.com/marketing --- www.zukor.com/entertainment --- www.nopainnogainmovie.com

Your welcome.

Some people work for what they want, some people just beg for it.

[thispego]

Ah I see my mistake. Well Mr. Turcotte has done well and I'm sure since you are business partners you obviously must be very successful as well. I read about him on the website you provided. It almost seems as though he has already done more so far than what many of us achieve in a lifetime. Former Air force, Filmmaker, Writer, Director, and marketing. Thats pretty awesome and definitely a feat i would be proud of if i were him. I am not sure how well the training of Mr. Bush with the internet was though. J.K. Congrats on the continuation of your next feature. Where can we see more info on it? I do like the pre-production phase when you see how exactly your film will come together.

Like I said before, I reached out here because I'm from San Antonio and thought perhaps someone might want to help out with small donations. Its no big deal if we don't get anyone from here to help. We do have alternative business plans and this feature will be completed. Am I disappointed about the hate reply's and lack of courteous communication? Sure, but that has to be expected when you post in a communication forum that is as passionate and takes pride in its domain such as SpursTalk.

:lmao you'd think so

[PakiDan]

:lmao you'd think so

... and there she is!

[Erick_CSF]

List of items for auction has been updated. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for auction event ticket info.

items donated by:
Hotel Valencia, San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum, Sa Film Commission, Cleo’s Jewelry, On Cue Studio, Le Film Shoppe Photography, Vintage Posters, Melissa Garcia Massage Therapy, Sea World San Antonio and AT&T.

Donated Sports Memorabilia list-

Item 1-
1996-1997 Official University of Kansas Basketball in "Nothin But Net" trophy case with net signed by entire team including:

Head Coach-Roy Williams
Raef LaFrentz-Forward
Paul Pierce-Forward
Jaque Vaughn-Guard
Joel Branstrom-Forward
Terry Nooner-Guard
Scot Pollard-Center
Steve Ransom-Forward
Billy Thomas-Guard
B.J. Williams-Forward
Nick Bradford-Guard
Jerod Haase-Guard
C.B. McGrath-Guard
Thomas "TJ" Pugh-Forward
Ryan Robertson-Guard


Item 2-
2000-2001 San Antonio Spurs Signed Team Ball in trophy case container signed by:

#1 Derek Anderson-Guard
#33 Antonio Daniels-Guard
#5 Derrick Dial-Guard
#21 Tim Duncan-Forward
#32 Sean Elliott
#35 Danny Ferry-Forward
#2 Jaren Jackson-Guard/Forward
#6 Avery Johnson-Guard
#4 Steve Kerr
#3 Ira Newble-Forward
#30 Terry Porter-Guard
#50 David Robinson-Center
#31 Malik Rose-Forward
#36 Shawnelle Scot-Center
#55 Samaki Walker-Forward

Item 3-
Framed signed action picture of QB Jeff Garcia of the San Francisco 49ers

Item 4-
Authentic Brazil Soccer Ronaldinho Nike Jersey

Item 5-
USS George HW Bush CVN 77 Hat "double egg with 3 jets"

Item 6-
NFL Oakland Raider Tim Brown Framed Trio Set Includes;

-Action Picture Tim Brown Oakland Raiders
-Oakland Raiders Ring
-Oakland Raiders pin

Item 7-
Framed SBC FREEDOM LINK picture of Barry Bonds hitting homerun #660.

-The picture was taken by Brad Mangin which landed the cover of Sports Illustrated. Also framed is the letter written by Brad Mangin to SBC thanking them for their accommodations. Without it he would not have been able to get the picture to SI on time and would not have landed the cover.

Item 8-
Framed 2005 Texas Longhorn "Perfect Season" Rose Bowl Championship poster Signed by Mack Brown "Hook em"

Item9-
Framed Autographed PGA Tour Flag of Target World Challenge presented by Williams; Benefiting Tiger Woods Foundation.

-Frame Placard reads
"Sherwood Country Club 2004 Champion Tiger Woods (-16)

-Flag signed by field including
Tiger Woods
Vijay Singh
Stephen Ames
Chad Campbell
Stewart Cink
Fred Couples
John Daly
Chris DiMarco
Jim Furyk
Todd Hamilton
Padraig Harrington
Miguel Jimenez
Davis Love III
Colin Montgomerie
Kenny Perry
Jay Haas

Item 10-
Framed and pinned NFL Oakland raiders WR Tim Brown Autographed Black Jersey with gray background and grey borders

Item 11-
Framed and pinned NFL Oakland raiders WR Tim Brown Autographed Black Jersey with white background and black borders

Item12-
Autographed 2005 San Antonio Spurs NBA Championship game 7 ball.

-Ball inscribed with
"Spurs" Logo
2005 NBA Champions
Game 7 June 23, 2005
San Antonio Spurs 81 vs Detroit Pistons 74

-Ball Signed by
Tony Parker-Guard
Brent Barry-Guard
Tim Duncan-Forward
Bruce Bowen-Forward
Robert Horry-Forward
Nazr Mohammed-Center

[clambake]

who is going to distribute the film?

[thispego]

LOL, OMG. i cant believe you got all those suckers to donate this shit to you. do they know how terrible your product is? sad state of affairs when this shit could be donated to people and organizations who really need it and instead you clowns are snatching it up :rolleyes