Etc. Pictures

09/11/2019

Hey all! We're back. We know it has been awhile. Here's why:

"Etc." means including all of the rest. In the dizzy of startup culture, we forgot to include ourselves.

We ran full force into getting an LLC, defining a niche, and felt crushed under the pressures to make a business plan. And yes, those are all vital parts of creating a business.

However, allowing a "GRIND, GRIND, GRIND AT ALL COSTS" startup mentality to overpower the inner voice that said, "something is not right" was internally hurting both of us in a way that made a business based on Empowerment, Trust, and Community feel inauthentic.

Through unconsciously squeezing ourselves into the mold of what one is "supposed to do" when starting a small business, we lost our original purpose and felt untrue leading a business with the core pillars of Empower, Trust, and Community.

SO, we took a break and explored what makes each of our individual souls sing. Although painful and absolutely overwhelming at times, it has been the vehicle to return to ourselves, and to the company in a more grounded and true light.

We are grateful for the bumps, the tough conversations, & the releasing of external expectations because it has truly strengthened the love & respect we have for each other as co-founders and friends.

Etc. was founded on love and we want to spread that love (like peanut butter :)) with our public love letter in the form of an EVENT to the City of Syracuse and the people who have helped us along the way.

We are celebrating the incredible people power in Syracuse with We Love Syr, a daylong celebration of local artists and Syracuse stories. We will be screening 3 of the films we produced, "No Nuts", "Blue Toes", and "Kalyse".

See you there.

11/15/2017

Accomplishment #2: Last November, we shot a film, 'Pretty Empty' by Grace Cannon, in a local business, Nojaims Bros. Supermarket.

Lesson learned: We talked to every grocery store in the area and were met with many 'no's until we met Paul Nojaim and told him our story. He said ‘yes’ to a bunch of young filmmakers running free in a grocery store overnight for three nights.

There are many days when we raise our hands and say “Mmmm Paul! THANK YOU”. He drove us around Syracuse and shared his passion for community growth and engagement. We love Paul. (Still owe you 2 dinners. Let’s go.)

It pains us that the Nojaims Grocery store has closed because it was more than a grocery store. Paul and his team gave much more than food to the community, he gave a chance and opportunity.

PC Danny Peña

11/14/2017

Accomplishment #1: We threw a launch party and 50 people showed up.

Lesson learned: Money would have been helpful before launching. A clearer business idea would have been nice. Also, a better camera and lights.

Although Amy Poehler's Smart Girls did say, “I believe great people do things before they are ready. They do things before they know they can do it. Doing what you're afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that- that's what life is.”

Who doesn’t want to be like Amy? Right? Ladies?

11/13/2017

Etc. Pictures is 1 year old! TURNS OUT, FOUNDING A COMPANY IS HARD.

Last week we went on a Co-Founders’ retreat in Chicago, IL and reviewed accomplishments, challenges, and next steps moving forward. One challenge was social media presence, so we’ll be sharing one accomplishment (and lessons learned) each day for the next 66 days based on our year in review.

HERE WE GO !

Thank you Josué and Zandra for your support and hospitality!

09/29/2017

We got PROJECT WE LOVE by the fab Kickstarter team for our final day of this crowdfunding adventure!

Thank you to all who contributed. Help us reach our stretch goal of 13K & EVERY backer will get a digital copy of the 'No Nuts' Camp Theme Song!

http://kck.st/2vI57xu

09/15/2017

Go CNY Film Go!

EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Garelick, the screenwriter whose work includes The Break-Up, The Hangover and The Wedding Ringer, has teamed up with Mickey Liddell’s LD Entertainment to launch American Hig…

09/15/2017

We hit 31% & have 14 days to go.
14 is a number of love. http://kck.st/2vI57xu

09/12/2017

Kid Improv by "Lex" Camp No Nuts Co-Director. This fab human is also known as a marketing gold mine, Etc.'s 'Cuse Dad, inspirational floop-master & Educational Coordinator for Syracuse Improv Collective. He's also known as Phil in normal society nomenclature.

Contribute even $1 that paid for Phil's retro shirt!

>>>>>>> kck.st/2vI57xu

09/12/2017

78% of projects that reach 20% funded on Kickstarter make their full goal.

Kickstarter is an ALL or NOTHING crowdfunding platform, perfect for an project like The Etc. Project: Getting Out There

We already held the workshop and filmed the movie, all we need IS YOU.

YES, YOU, SPECIFICALLY YOU, person reading this.

If you've asked about helping out with the project, this is what we need the most right now - backers!

Every dollar counts!

(i.e. $1 covers the pack of spaghetti used to feed 3-4 crew members!)

Please and thank you, thank you, thank you, thank u.

http://kck.st/2vI57xu

09/07/2017

We featured a handful of sponsor buttons on Julia's (She played NO NUTS co-director, Danielle) retro jean jacket!

Doneduardocoffeeco pumped through our veins during production & continues slaying the energy game in the post campaign and distribution planning.

Support NO NUTS:
-----> http://kck.st/2vI57xu

09/07/2017

Our two main actors/all-star humans Zandra and Josué brought so much depth & respect to their characters and to the local CNY kid campers of .

Big shout out to The Cosmopolitan 1153 for letting us use their space for Scene 1 & 6 of the movie.

Support these amazing actors below:
-----> http://kck.st/2vI57xu

09/06/2017

YOGA ON SET!
A film set poses a unique opportunity for kids to learn life skills. At the The Etc. Project: Getting Out There Short film 'No Nuts' and Workshop young people shadowed film professionals on set. Check out Liv, Josiha, Julia & Josue practice warrior pose in between takes!

Support Us | http://kck.st/2vI57xu
More info | facebook.com/NoNutsMovie

08/10/2017

"Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art."
~Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

08/09/2017

Hey, Aspiring Writers - C H E C K THIS P O S T
It tells to you straight what you need to do to become a writer. Biggest takeaway: just keep writing.

In other news, Etc. Pictures has a blog!
New posts coming soon~

Can you hear that?