He Liked It! He Really Liked It

Yes, the Chief liked my trailer, said I am off to a great start, said it was very much as he had envisioned it! And zero criticisms. Whoa. We met for about an hour yesterday and we talked much filmmaking business and strategies. He offered up the use of the Reserves as my fiscal sponsor since we are a 501(c)3 and said they wouldn't charge me anything (whereas SWAMP would charge 7.5%). He offered up the use of the cameras, editing equipment, and staff at a certain Houston megachurch that apparently does all of the Sheriff's media/film work--for free! He will set up an appt. with me and my production manager (my dad) and the church staff. He said he'll sign a letter of support for me to use for my fundraising tactics. He said to let him know how else he could help! I was blown away. I got right on it last night, formulating my fundraising ideas and writing that letter of support for him to sign. There's a lot to do though before I can resume filming:

1. Decide on who to use as my fiscal sponsor for once the checks start rolling in.
2. Update the Reserves Film website with this info and see about getting PayPal on there?
   
3. Get the Chief's letter of support; then I will be well armed!
4. Write a bunch of fundraising letters to my list of cop-friendly local businesses, org's, individuals. Attach the Chief's letter to all of them.
5. Write a press release; send out to media immediately (one of my filmmaking books said to get the media involved even before shooting. Ok.)
6. Meet with the church folks to see if they will truly be on board with me (the Chief says they will be, but I need to see/hear this from them for myself).

Shooting resumes in July no matter what. Maybe even June if I can swing it, but this will depend on $ and/or being able to use the church's resources.