Greetings writers.
Midwest-based (Iowa) producer here.
Just wanted to offer my services to writers looking to get their shorts or features produced.
I'm a full-time photographer & filmmaker and am able to do everything for your production, from start to finish. This includes securing locations, cast, crew and everything related to post-production.
In the last two months, I’ve partnered with producers out of New York and California. My turnaround time is extremely quick, so you can start entering your film into festivals or seek out distribution.
If you're interested in learning more or discussing a project, please email me at stephen@folkerfilms.com. My work has been on PBS, A&E and Hulu.
Please note: I do not seek out financing, so you'd need to have that in place. For many shorts or even features, it's not always out of reach. I can even help you figure out a budget.
One benefit to filming in Iowa is that we do not have any permit fees, and I have quite a nice network of contacts for locations.
Hope everyone has a successful and productive 2023!
Stephen
FolkerFilms.com
If you have a script you're ready to have produced, I'd encourage you to discuss it with Stephen. We connected on Stage 32. Last May he invited me to be the script supervisor on the set of a short he was shooting. We met in person for the first time on the first day of the shoot. He's a low-key, drama-free man of many talents, and it was very easy to work with him.
Funny story: I stayed with my in-laws during the shoot. On the first morning, my mother-in-law insisted on taking my photo in case Stephen was "an ax murderer" so she could remember what I was wearing last. (We were shooting in a wooded area, so...) It turns out he's a solid guy and a lot of fun!
Iowa is much more than a flyover state and has a lot to offer. Combine that with Stephen's professionalism and network and it's a win-win.
Hey Andrea - appreciate the kind words! And it was nice to meet / work with you in person. I remember you telling me the ax murderer story. LOL
Hope to work together again soon! :)