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Hi my name is Nick Waters and I have always loved and have a strong passion for writing and movies, so I decided to write a movie script.  One day when I was with my counselor, low and behold I met a wonderful guy named, Mark, that took an interest in my movie and also happens to be a movie producer.  He would like to take my movie script and produce it into a movie.  I have never been so excited about this project and I hope my script will show how my creativity and passion for both writing and movies developed through my writing!

Shanya: Nick and I went to coffee shop one day on our way to my office. As I was waiting for him to order, I overheard two men across from me discussing issues related to the film industry. I waited until the two men seemed to be getting ready to leave and explained that I overheard a little of their conversation and wondered if I could ask them a favor. I told them that I work with adults with developmental disabilities and one of my clients (Nick) had shown me his latest script and asking me for feedback. I told them it would be really wonderful if they were willing to offer him any professional advice. They were very kind and agreed to chat with him for a minute. After I introduced them and explained to Nick that they were connected to the film industry, they asked Nick a little about his script and were very thoughtful in their feedback. They encouraged him to keep working on it and to write from his feelings and experiences. Nick was very inspired by this chance meeting and diligently worked on his script over the next year until he finished it. Nick is 24 years old, very bright, and is extremely kind and generous. He works hard at a local grocery store, likes to spend time listening to music, and hangs out with his friends. Nick also has developmental disabilities. He processes information differently than many other people and struggles with a speech impediment. In high school, Nick had a hard time fitting in and maintaining meaningful social connections. He felt isolated and alone. His movie script has given him a tremendous sense of purpose, self-expression, and a feeling of accomplishment. 

MOM: Twenty four years ago I was blessed with a son, Nick. Growing up Nick was shy, quiet, sweet, soft spoken, and very caring. As Nick's personality matured, he began to develop a passion for music, writing, film-making, and a love for movies of all kinds. Ironically, even though Nick does process things differently than most of us, he possesses a gift to be able to review, comprehend, and critique a movie.Nick also has developmental disabilities, but when he puts his mind to something, there is no stopping him! About a year ago, Nick announced that he was writing a movie script and this continued to be his topic of conversation for months and months. Each and every day, he grew more and more excited and proud of his script, until it was finally complete. Then one day Nick came busting into the house with excitement! He said he had met a local movie producer at Starbucks during a session with his counselor, Shanya Luther.I supported Nick but advised him not to bother this man, as he may have a job and could be at work. As any cautious mother would do, I also told Nick under no circumstances could he meet this man without a chaperone. Time went on and Nick continued to tell me from time to time that he had been in touch with the producer, had become his "friend" on FB, and was simply fascinated with the different organizations the producer belonged to in the film industry. Finally, curiosity got the best of me and I asked for the producer's number and called him. As it turns out, this man was interested-- truly interested-- in Nick's script. That was the inception of Nick's script developing into a movie - I can't wait to see it on the big screen! Paula Whittington, Proud mother of Nicholas Waters

DAD - Nick has always had a pencil in his hand. He colored, doodled and constantly produced artwork until he was in high school. A teacher around age 15 encouraged him to keep a journal. He has dozens of journals bursting with youthful love, angst and anger collected over the years. With a recurring theme that life is rough at times for all of us. I have never seen the content but they reflect his inner thoughts and his challenges in high school and life. Some of the subject matter is heavy and dark demonstrated by his ability to capture raw emotion. The edgier the better for Nick. Now, and for the past four years Nick has written a couple short stories with his last project in the form of a movie script.

Indie Movie Producer:  My name is Mark O’Leal and I met Nick and his counselor, Shayna, at a coffee shop in Portland.  I was honestly amazed when six months or so later Nick called to tell me that he had written a movie script.   I asked him to send it to me and after reading it I was moved.  The subject matter was surprising, however, very familiar to me.  I knew he had something special.   I told Nick I would like to produce the movie and began communications with Paula, Nick’s mom.  I contacted a great scriptwriter in Los Angeles who is the cousin of an actor I had worked with in Portland and he was eager to get on board after reading the script.  So here we begin the journey of making an Indie motion picture.  The next step is raising  $1,500 to obtain the first rewrite of the script.  Donate now and be a part of this unique opportunity. Thank you in advance!