How long does it take to make a movie? Six months in pre-production? Six weeks of shooting? Six years for a writer to dream it all up in the first place?

How about 30 days?

That’s the challenge a group of three young L.A. filmmakers have set for themselves. Their aim was to make a 90 minute feature film – from initial concept to end of production – in just one month.

“We started with no money, we just wanted to see what favors we could pull, what contacts we could make, and see how far we could get. We decided we weren’t just going to sit around and wait for the economy to turn. We were sick of hearing about that.”

DOCUMENTING THE MADNESS

If you think making movies isn’t entirely the world’s most rational activity, prepare to have your prejudices reinforced. Three young film makers decided to make their first 90 minute feature length movie. Not so unusual, even in today’s recession-hit Hollywood, but Marcin Teodoru, Tom Cole, and Aaron Grasso, decided to do it in only 30 days – starting with no script, no crew and no budget – just a crazy idea, and a ton of enthusiasm. Incredibly, they succeeded. All it took was a month of 18-24 hour days, scriptwriting sessions that ended moments before shooting, daily dramas and the enthusiastic support of over 100 industry professionals, offering their services simply out of passion for film. Follow the progress of Marcin, Tom and Aaron in this absorbing, frenetic, and occasionally hilarious documentary – filmed 24/7 as it unfolded organically.

MARCIN TEODORU - DIRECTOR

PRODUCER / DIRECTOR - Marcin Teodoru, Polish born, has been working in the film industry for over 13 years. He started his career at Clear Channel,  producing and directing over 250 entertainment shows as well as television pilots, short films, trailers, commercials, and music videos. He has extensive feature film experience, working in post production on such films as "Waiting" and "Edison" , a film staring Kevin Spacey and Morgan Freeman. IN 2006, Marcin founded Circle Films, a full service independent production company based out of downtown Los Angeles specializing in production and post production services for feature films. Marcin has produced 4 Feature films and Directed 2 in 2010 alone. CLOSURE which he wrote, produced and directed.  WEDDING DAY starring David Koechner which he produced. 30 DAY FEATURE FILM DOCUMENTARY which he created and produced and GOUDJOU, a french thriller starring Frank Leboeuf that he executive produced.

TOM COLE - PRODUCER/EDITOR

Tom, a London based filmmaker, has been working as a freelance director and editor for over 9 years. At age 24, Tom signed with agency Blueberry Creatives, where he works on projects for the BBC, Disney, Discover, Pantene ProV, Aljazeera, and Universal Studios. With his background in camera work, edition, directing and producing his own projects, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.

AARON GRASSO - PRODUCER

Despite his 21 years of age, Aaron has been actively working in the industry for over three years. He has experience both shooting and directing commercial productions, short films, hundreds of web-based entertainment episodes, and music videos featuring artists such as JET, Buckcherry, New Boys, and more. He is considered by colleagues to be one of the "up and coming" entrepreneurs in Hollywood, and has demonstrated his drive and passion for his work in all of his endeavors.