first short I want to direct is called "Plan A".  It is a parody of the Plan B commercials that are on Lifetime from 2 to 6 in the morning.  If you would like to read the script contact me at toomeymann@gmail.com. The idea was first developed by a young actress named Beth Lepley, who, in turn, asked me to write a script.  We are now in the stage of planning called preproduction in which we choose locations, hire crew, and plan a shooting schedule. While most of the cast and crew, myself excluded, will be working for free; I am hoping to raise some funds to pay for locations (hookers) and equipment (drugs). Now you may be asking yourself, "(insert your name here), I am a high powered (insert occupation).  Why should I, (insert name again,) give Mikey Mann my hard earned money just to enable his nave, pie in sky, dreams of someday possibly being a neurotic, out of work and suicidal screenwriter?"  Which is, in all honesty, a valid, but pretty harsh question.  Take it easy man, I am just trying here. Here is the trajectory for the project. Step 1 -- Raise money Step 2 -- Film the short Step 3 -- Put short online Step 4 -- Various Hollywood wheelings and dealings Step 5 -- Win Oscar In all seriousness, starting a career in film is something about which I am extremely passionate.  Over the last few years, the internet has become an amazing medium