The Vision

My name is Wallace Carranza, a professional actor and passionate filmmaker struggling a few health issues I would like to explore thru the use of film. As an artist, I learned to express frustration, anger and depression by writing sketch comedy and creating characters as a means of self therapy After several internal battles with my pride and ego, I came to an understanding that what I dealt with wasn't anything to be ashamed of. I finally took a huge leap of faith and released a video to help chronicle my struggles on a Crypto based social blogging site called Steemit. 

Episode 1 - Awareness

The success of that video proved how others like myself are searching for an answer as they feel ashamed and embarrassed. With my acting career on the rise, I decided to use my talent for storytelling to bring others hope by producing positive and engaging videos. 

A few years ago, I made the decision to fully commit to acting and filmmaking in general. I gained instant success as I rose thru the ranks as an actor and finally last year got my big break. I was cast on a huge network cable drama which the first season came to a close a couple months back. It has since been renewed for season 2 and we should begin filming in January 2017.

I continue to produce videos for the steemit community with a variety of content. The #NobodysPerfect project is one of many recurring projects I am constantly developing for the community including featured characters like..

Dirty D's Drunk Cooking Show

A thug from the hood tries to cook his way out of poverty and catch his big break on the food network.

Get Fit Or Die Trying

My character in a recent project, #HighlandPark required me to look fat and I gained 45 lbs because of it. As season 2 of Queen of the South is around the corner, I'm faced with the obstacle of dropping the weight and getting back into healthy shape in this episodic journey I call, "Get Fit Or Die Trying.

My Experience

Graphic Designer/ Editor - Lone Stars Entertainment

I'm a graphic designer/editor for Lone Stars Entertainment and we are mid season of our first webseries, 

#HighlandPark. 

#HighlandPark is a digital comedy series created for new media that is inspired by and set around the happenings and culture of Highland Park, with one main goal in mind: to spread #love, #community, #celebration.

Episode 1 - Juanita & Diego

Episode 2 - Basketball Diaries

Lone Stars Entertainment is based out of Los Angeles, California and I frequently commute back and forth from Texas to California to work with production on set or from home in Houston, Texas.

We are also responsible for the short film, B.O.O.S.T., shot in El Campo, Texas with a budget of $10,000 we completed the project under $6,000

What I Need to INSPIRE

The total cost comes out to $17,000 to upgrade production equipment and continue producing high quality content, already in development. This also includes gym membership and routine medical/wellness visits which will be documented in certain related episodes in order to compare and measure progress.

I plan to collaborate with other artist, vlogs, webseries on Youtube, Vimeo and other members of our exclusive Steemit community to build a stronger network and following so my message will grow in power and influence.

Your donations will allow me to purchase supplies, upgrade equipment, produce at a faster and more efficient rate then my current limitations.  This will raise my creativity, value and inspire greatness in others as my passion for storytelling will encourage a positive change in this world.

Expense Breakdown

Upgrading Equipment:

• A decent 4k camera $2,000
• Lighting & Sound $250

Production:

• Costumes & Props: $250
• Cast & Crew Accomodations: $1000

Pre/Post Production:

• Upgrading my workstation $2,500

• Software subscriptions/purchases. $1500
• Supplies and Equipment Rentals $500

External Resources:

• Travel & Accomodations $2000
• Monthly gym dues and personal trainer to continue the "Get Fit Or Die Trying" Series. $3000
• Medical and Health cost: $1250

Fullfillment:

• Rewards: $500

Total - $14,750

*Chart exlcudes platform fees for Pozible.

My goal is to maintain a consistent release of videos so that others, like me.. will be inspired to take control of their life in order to life a more healthy and satisfied lifestyle. Most people who suffer from mental health problems isolate themselves and deal with this internal battle, alone and ashamed. The media and overall understanding of these issues can make you feel very monstrified and discourages others from speaking out about the struggle. I feel it is my responsibility to shine a light of hope, become an example and encourage them to overcome the obstacles they feel are overwhelming.

As I begin preparing to shoot season 2, I see the biggest challenge in staying consistent with weekly uploads regarding any episode I release.

I will provide my followers and contributors with weekly updates and videos but the only oblstacle I consider reasonable is the fact that I may be on set monday thru friday beginning in mid January to early February. This might pose a challenge but I intend to keep my followers updated and motivated as I continue in my career and pursuing my goals.