THE HAPPY POET

THE HAPPY POET is a 90-minute comedy that follows a one-time poet's attempt to run a successful vegetarian gourmet foodstand despite pressure to sell something easier--hot dogs. In an attempt to promote the business, the title character(Bill) hires new friend Donny, a brazen, cocksure individualist who has both event promotion and scooter delivery experience. While helping promote the foodstand, Donny runs a questionable side business, and helps Bill pursue Agnes, an intellectual poetry-lover who frequents the foodstand. Curtis, an enigmatic life philosopher who helps Bill at closing time in exchange for free food, buoys Bill's spirits when business is slow, and later affects the plot in an unexpected way. Complications with the foodstand jeopardize the budding friendships as well as Bill's sense of self-worth and faith in humanity.

Paul Gordon, who wrote THE HAPPY POET, will play Bill.

THE HAPPY POET is a low-budget, highly collaborative project funded through small investments and in-kind donations of equipment and services. It will be shot over three weeks in late-October/early-November. Paul Gordon will direct the film with the help of friends as assistant directors. If you'd like to learn more about Paul and his other project, ST. NAOMI, visit www.saintnaomi.com, which also includes a link to information on Paul's last film, MOTORCYCLE.

We expect THE HAPPY POET to be well-shot and funny, and look forward to it playing well at film festivals. We will seek theatrical, DVD and online distribution. We are currently seeking investments of any size. If you're interested in helping make THE HAPPY POET and would like additional information, contact Paul Gordon at paugustgordon@gmail.com.