Sinopsis

“MOZ and I” is a documentary that describes fandom through the life of Dj Luis Le Nuit (Barcelona), the most diehard and endearing Steven Patrick Morrissey (former lead singer of The Smiths) fan. Via this link, this documentary explores the personal experience of Luis as a Dj, Morrissey’s career, and also the indie music scene transformation in Spain is explored.

Description

It is a 60 minute film showing the most important events in Morrissey’s life, from the end of The Smiths to his coming to Barcelona in 2014. It consists of a brief account of the most relevant moments in his career, exploring his controversial personality through his songs and Luis Le Nuit’s eyes.

In addition, the documentary looks at Luis Le Nuit’s life, which will enable us to illustrate his relationship with Morrissey better and the important influence Morrissey has hadon his career as a Dj.

• How important is Morrissey in the national and international indie scene?

• Why did The Smiths split up?

• What is Morrissey really like?

These are just some of the questions we intend to answer in our documentary, through Luis Le Nuit testimony and the different people we will interview, such as Andy Rourke (The Smiths bass player), Tracy Cattell (The Primitives), Sr. Chinarro, Eric (Los Planetas), Jaime (Sexy Sadie) or Luis Troquel (who wrote The Smiths, Ed.Cátedra).

Also, the film has historical value, as it depicts the Dj scene in Barcelona from the end of the 1990’s until today, showing clubs like Depósito Legal or Razzmatazz. Luis’s friends and other renowned Djs that have followed him closely Dj Amable, Dj Gato, otros fans de Morrissey, etc.

Why are we making this documentary?

In the last Morrissey tour, we were able to witness something unbelievable: Luis jumped on the stage at Sant Jordi Club (Barcelona) when they were playing Everyday is Like Sunday and Morrissey, far from wanting him off the stage, hugged him with love, consummating one of the most important moments in Luis’s life. This link escena, has had an impact on the Net, receiving more than 55.000 clicks on Youtube.

This impromptu hug between Luis and Morrissey works as a starting point to explore the relationship between both of them. It’s a celebration. It’s Luis and Morrissey’s celebration. Our intention is to deal with the artist’s portrait from a different point of view: a fan’s. We have seen many biographical documentaries, but none of them has this angle.

With our patron’s support we will be able to make this documentary and report Morrissey’s life through Luis’s eyes and Luis’s life through Morrissey’s eyes.

Colaborators

This documentary thrives on people that have been relevant in the indie scene, not only in Barcelona but throughout Spain.

That’s why we have selected national and international bands that have something to say about both Morrissey and Luis. In a series of interviews, the spectator will discover the life of our protagonist and, at the same time, the life of one of the greatest pop music writers of our era.

Soundtrack

For the soundtrack we will use songs from bands who participate in the film, who have been influenced by The Smiths or Morrissey. Furthermore, some bands will record a Morrissey cover specially.

Besides, our intention is to film in Barcelona music landmarks, clubs where Luis has worked as a Dj and somehow have a link with this story: Razzmatazz, Fantástico Club, The Sound, Sidecar, Sala Apolo, Depósito Legal, Manchester Bar, etc.

Who is behind this project?

Who is behind this project?

The team that makes up this project is have a vast experience in audio-visual productions, and particularly about national and international indie music.

The Producing Company

The Producing Company:

LaChincheta Comunicación is specialized in communication and cultural projects promotion. It has more than ten years of experience in audio-visual productions. Amongst its works, we can stand out some disabled people awareness campaign videos, Spanish bands music videos, and numerous corporate videos for its clients LaChincheta Comunicación has worked for "La Caixa", Grupo SIFU, la Sant Andreu Jazz Band, Barcelona’s band Stay, the singer Chance, Fira from Barcelona, the Agència Catalana de Turisme, etc.

**The Filmmaker

Edgar Burgos (Córdoba, 1981) audivisual maker and teacher. With his first work “Louisiana 1827”, he won the Festival de Medina del Campo Award and all his subsequent short films (Señor Armonía, Show de Varietés, Ciudadeburgos) have been awarded in different festivals. He’s worked for companies like Warner Music, La Fábrica, Caixabank, etc., combining these projects with his work as a teacher of Realización Digital at TRAZOS SCHOOL (Madrid). In 2012 he founded a production company called Big Shiva and developed projects such as Workshop de Cinematografía Iphone or Cinema13, together with the University of Cordoba. Currently, he’s engaged in his long film debut.

Also, the documentary draws on the experience of a professional crew that will meet the needs of the project. They will contribute efficiently in any aspect of the production, like the project logo image (created by the artist Lyona), the coordination of all the colaborators, the creation of a project webpage by Emma Redondo, and many others. This team has two linkages: the relation with Luis and his passion for music.

What will your support be used for?

The success of this crowdfunding is pivotal. The project viability depends on its success, as we don’t have enough financing to cover the whole of the film expenses. Our final aim is to present this documentary to the Festival In-Edit Beefeater 2015 http://www.in-edit.org/webapp/), a festival specialized in music documentaries we all are utter fans of, a perfect scenario to enjoy Luis La Nuit’s story.

If we want to film and release it this year, we are going to need as much support as possible from our patrons. The whole of the money raised will be used to bear the usual costs of a film of these characteristics, which requires a great investment of time in planning, filming and postproduction.

CONCEPT AND BUDGET

• Rewards for the patrons -1000 euros

• Expenses on production and crew subsistence allowance - 1.580 euros

• SGAE Permissions for soundtrack - 400 euros

• Equipment rental. - 500 euros

• Verkami Expenses - 600 euros

• Technical material - 1.920 euros

What do you get in return for your support?

Badge and poster designed by Lyona

Marta Puig, alias Lyona, is the one responsible for the documentary graphicimage. Lyona is one of the most charismatic graphic artists of our time. She’s a renowned artist in the indie scene for her pop and naive stylein her illustrations and videos. Amongst her works we can highlight the illustrations for the book “Yo mataré monstruos por ti” by Santi Belmes (Love of Lesbian) or "Mis primeros besos".*

Documentary soundtrack.

It will consists of Smiths and Morrissey covers by the participant bands in the documentary, in digital format. Apart from using covers already recorded, new ones will be recorded specially for the documentary.

An original CD will be published by Fantastico bar, including classics by Spanish indie bands.

Release party invitation

We will release the documentary in style. We will find a perfect place to screen Moz and I and you will be able to see it exclusively with its protagonists and colaborators. The reward ítems will be given there.

Pop painting printed on canvas. 3 cm wooden framed , 50x50, by Xou Lee Ta Designs. The painting is currently being completed. You can get an idea by visiting this one form the same artist:

Original Morrissey sketch by Bàlu, an stencil astist

Bàlu will carry out an artistc performance in the documentary related to Luis Le Nuit and Morrisey’s image, the sketch of the work will be available for a most brave patrón. The final result is a complete suprise.

Free entrance to clubs during 2015

This reward is thought for those who live the night and never mis a good session. Luis Le nuit Djs in relevant clubs in Barcelona and the rest of Spain, such Sala Apolo, Depósito Legal, Sidecar, Razzmatazz, etc. Do you want to go in these clubs free when Luis djs, all through 2015? Then, this is your pack.

Film attendance

We invite you to enjoy live music by the bands selected for the documentary. The day we interview them, they will play a cover song live specially for the film. You will be able to witness this.

Private session by Luis at your home for you and your friends

Would you like to enjoy of a professional Dj playing hit in your place or any place of your choice, on your birthday for instance? Luis agrees to this big surprise in the spot this patron chooses. If you want to, go for this pack Luis&Friends, an offer only suitable for patrons who wish to organize an unforgetable party.

Sponsorship and patronage

We propose two packs for companies that wish to cooperate as sponsors or even if they want to, coproducers. They are targeted to those entrepreneurs who want to invest on MOZ and I and want to add their company logo. They will be engaged in the promotion we’ll carry out, in the preproduction, release and later distribution of the dicumentary in the most important festivals in Spain and in the world. If you are one of these entrepreneurs interested, let us know and we will talk.

A note on the rewards: the shipping is included only for national service (Spain). About the private Dj party, remember it has to be Barcelona.

Scheduled calendar:

Preproduction and planning started in January. Once this crowdfunding is completed we’d like to start preproduction right away and begin filming in May and June. Two weeks of ongoing filming.

One of the dates that defines our filming Schedule is Morrissey’s forthcoming visit to Spain. The singer will put on a show at Razzmatazz, Barcelona, next 29 April, a key moment in the filming.

• April: Crowdfunding campaign release

• Mayo: Filming: phase 1 preproduction

• June: Filming: phase 2 filming

• June: Montage y postproduction: phase 1

• July: Montagey postproducción: fhase 2

• August: Delivery to Festival de Documentales Musicales In-Edit Beefeater Festival (17th August)

• October-November: Rewards shipping to patrons.

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