alexandmethemovie

Dear Dave, We are not writing a book. We are writing a screenplay. The feature film adaptation of "Alex & Me" will be as accurate as we can make it, but it is not appropriate for you to deny our right to represent ourselves as proprietors of this story and assert the false claim that we are not who we say we are. Joining this community is part of our research efforts just as much as it is about fundraising. This IS a forum and you should speak your mind about Alex and Irene's work and not jump to conclusions about how we, the filmmakers, intend to depict the events of the story. Dr. Pepperberg is a pioneer and very brave for choosing to follow her dream. She made it possible for all of us to have this discussion about avian intelligence and scientific procedures pertaining to African Grey parrots. No one is perfect and there is always many sides to the story. Isn't this what makes for a great movie? So just come out and say what you want to say. We know there is a lot of information underneath the covers. We want to learn. -Josh, Producer

Talon & Dave007, Where do you both get off saying something like that? I am appalled....really just besides myself as to what would prompt an ADMINISTRATOR and a MODERATOR of this forum to explicitly LIE to your constituents. And on top of a holiday greeting no less! I am not out to rob anyone. I am a 26 year old independent filmmaker who is trying to follow my dream and make an incredible story that involves a GREY PARROT. There is an old saying in Hollywood that says "You will never get there unless you try." My mantra is one of support and love and it is completely ANNOYING that you would try to divert other GREY LOVERS from participating in our work right now. This is just outrageous! Dr. Pepperberg is fully engaged with this movie. In fact she is an Associate Producer! If ANYONE doubts the validity of my work with Dr. Pepperberg on this film, you may call her LAWYER: Evan Krauss 207 West 25th Street -- Suite 600 New York, New York 10001 Telephone: (212) 966-6700 I expect that you remove your false claim that this is a hoax and apologize immediately. -Josh, Producer

Hello, The "Alex & Me" filmmakers would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season. Peace and love to all. Give what you can <3 <3 <3 www.alexandmethemovie.com <3 <3 <3

Woah! Thanks for the feedback and all your input! I think what needs to be addressed is how much we love this story and are fully committed to making a movie that celebrates Dr. Pepperberg's life work. We are sensitive to many of your concerns, but the response from this forum is not what we expected…at all. So…we have worked with Dr. Pepperberg’s team for almost two years now. We own the rights to “Alex & Me” and a lot of money has already been spent crafting a great screenplay. We posted in this forum not because we are desperate for money, but rather because we thought you all would rally behind us and show some love. Crowd sourcing has proven to be a really great way of engaging the audience and letting them feel connected to the making of a creative project. The website is a gift to you to stay updated and learn something about how movies are made. Next week, we are headed to Boston to meet with Irene, see the science lab, collect more information, and really hone in on the essence of her character and journey with Alex. Our travels and day-to-day commitment to the writing process requires a fundraising effort. All her life, Irene has been dependent on donations, scraping for grant money in order to continue with her passion. Plain and simple, the success of this film will change all of that. It will provide financial stability in order to charge forth with more research. I met a girl last night who didn’t know anything about Irene and by the end of the conversation was in tears because she was so inspired to continue to pursue her passion for zoology. Irene gave her a sense of hope for all women in the field of science. It is people like that who have come to our side. Maybe we stepped into the wrong party here, but hopefully you can see what our real passion and goals are for this project. With Love, The Writers

Hello, Of course you can. :-) That would be wonderful. Just make a donation as you would, and please email us at alexdonorsgroup@gmail.com to let us know that you made a donation, and would like to have the credit in your parrots name Averi. Thanks so much for your support. Best, Team Alex

Hello fellow Grey lovers! Greetings from Hollywood! It is my great pleasure to announce the launch of a brand new website offering fans of Alex, the genius African Grey Parrot, a unique opportunity to take part in the motion picture adaptation of the New York Times best-seller “Alex & Me.” This is a heartwarming true story of the incredible bond between Alex and his owner, Dr. Irene Pepperberg, and their work together for nearly 30 years that open an unprecedented window into the hidden world of avian intelligence. The “Alex & Me” writing team will be working over the next year to develop this unique book into a motion-picture screenplay. It is our goal and responsibility to Irene, Alex, and other GREY owners to spend a tremendous amount of time and research to craft a story that is both accurate and entertaining. In order to maintain a day-to-day commitment, the filmmakers need the loving support and generosity from birders and Parrot lovers across the country. Every donation made at will help us expand our creative Movie Lab, post video blogs & fun interactive games, and enable updates with the latest news from Hollywood. $5, $10, $15. So many options. Also, for a minimum donation of at least $20, the contributor will have their name in the credits of the film, as well as full access to everything that goes on inside the Movie Lab! It’s all through PayPal so the contribution is safe and secure. This is a rare opportunity for the bird community. Blog writers, publishers, and bird advocates everywhere should share the news that we are turning the greatest bird story into a movie. Alex and Irene’s story is one of a kind and we owe it to them for all their hard work and amazing accomplishments. The world needs to see this story on the big screen! Please help us spread the word! * to the project. *Join ourpages! *Forward this e-mail to friends, co-workers, and bird-lovers everywhere! *Leave a comment! Thank you for contribution! Warm Regards, Producers: Joshua Dinner & Chris Godwin Writers: Trever James & Luke Rold *Please Note: No funds raised on this site directly support Dr. Pepperberg and The Alex Foundation. They are solely and exclusively for use of the filmmakers. If you would like to donate funds to Dr. Pepperberg and The Alex Foundation you can do so here: