Aloha
Aloha
by Brandi Nicole Payne
Brandi Nicole Payne
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Aloha follows one new mom's quest to find the perfect birth announcement after the delivery of her baby doesn't go quite as planned. It's a lighthearted drama that touches on a pregnancy complication that isn't always easy to discuss.
Aloha follows one new mom's quest to find the perfect birth announcement after the delivery of her baby doesn't go quite as planned. It's a lighthearted drama that touches on a pregnancy complication that isn't always easy to discuss.
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Inclusion Statement
Our project is female-driven and features a family of color with roles that span a wide range of ages. While we haven't started casting, we are including disabled actors in our search. We believe in the beauty of diversity and will reflect that both in front of and behind the camera.About The Project
*Artwork courtesy of Jenjo Ink.
Aloha follows new mom Camille as she goes on a mission to find the perfect birth announcement for her daughter Bailey. Despite her husband’s protests to use this time to rest, she spends hours searching, leaving no stone unturned until she finds the one that feels right. When the cards arrive, we discover her daughter's birth didn't go quite as expected, and learn why finding the perfect birth announcement means so much to this new mom.
ALOHA AT A GLANCE
Genre: Narrative Short
Expected Run Time: 8 minutes
Filming Location: LA/Burbank area
Tone: Lighthearted family drama
Similar Projects in Tone: This is Us, ParenthoodPARTNERSHIPS & SUPPORT
We are thrilled (and honored) to be supported by the following organizations:
The Camera Division is providing us with a fantastic camera package as well as lighting and equipment under their Emergence Program, a production grant designed to highlight and empower female filmmakers.
Project Sweet Peas' mission is to empower and support families of fragile infants, and to inspire hope through remembrance for those affected by pregnancy and infant loss.
Star Legacy Foundation serves to increase awareness, support research, promote education, and encourage advocacy and family support regarding stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and neonatal death.
Dr. Jessica Zucker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles specializing in women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. She's also the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage hashtag campaign.
FUNDING GOAL
We've set a funding goal of $15k in order to cover physical production so that we can shoot the film. With Seed & Spark we have to raise 80% of this goal ($12k) in order to receive the funds we raise or else we get nothing at all. While contributions are not tax deductible, your pledge will help us make a positive film with a heartwarming message that we hope will be shared far and wide. If you can't contribute, please consider "following" as every single follower helps!
STRETCH GOALS
If we raise $20,000, we'll be able to have contingency funds in place should anything go wrong, as well as cover our post-production costs. At this amount, we're able to FINISH the film!
If we raise $23,000, we'll be able to cover our festival, distribution and promotional costs for getting the film into the world and in front of a wider audience. At this amount, we can SHARE the film far & wide!
If we raise $27,000, we'll be able to pay our director and producers (who are currently sacrificing pay for their work out of passion for the project). We'll also be able to offer our team more respectable day rates, as they are all working for far below average because they believe in the project and its message. At this amount, we can more fairly pay our team to thank them for all their hard work!
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Incentives
$5
Aloha Shout-Out
Social media shout-out thanking you for your support along with an "I helped make Aloha!" Facebook & Instagram photo
$10
Online Screening Shower
Private link to the film followed by an online Q&A w/ cast & crew
{Plus all of the above}
$20
Mahalo, Grazie, Merci Beaucoup
We say thank you three times over w/ a personalized thank you video message, special thanks credit in the film + a thank you postcard. {Plus all of the above}
$30
Script to Screen
Behind the Scenes Digital Exclusives:
Digital poster, script, storyboards & production lookbook
{Plus all of the above}
$50
Memory Lane
For those who've lost a child, send us your baby's name and photo (optional) and we'll include it in the dedication montage at the end of the film. Your donation in their honor helps to get this film made and is another small way to keep their memory alive.
Claimed: 10 of 100
$100
Be Our Guest!
Invitation to our private premiere party. Transportation & accommodations are unfortunately not included.
Claimed: 17 of 25
$250
Screening + Talkback
Do you work or volunteer at a hospital, non-profit or parent support group that could benefit from a screening & discussion? This option is for you.
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
Always wanted to say you make movies? Here's your chance! At this donation level, you'll receive IMDb credit as an Associate Producer along with an invitation to all screenings & events.
Claimed: 3 of 5
$2,500
Co-Producer
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Claimed: 1 of 4
$5,000
Executive Producer
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Claimed: 0 of 2
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$5
Aloha Shout-Out
Social media shout-out thanking you for your support along with an "I helped make Aloha!" Facebook & Instagram photo
$10
Online Screening Shower
Private link to the film followed by an online Q&A w/ cast & crew
{Plus all of the above}
$20
Mahalo, Grazie, Merci Beaucoup
We say thank you three times over w/ a personalized thank you video message, special thanks credit in the film + a thank you postcard. {Plus all of the above}
$30
Script to Screen
Behind the Scenes Digital Exclusives:
Digital poster, script, storyboards & production lookbook
{Plus all of the above}
$50
Memory Lane
For those who've lost a child, send us your baby's name and photo (optional) and we'll include it in the dedication montage at the end of the film. Your donation in their honor helps to get this film made and is another small way to keep their memory alive.
Claimed: 10 of 100
$100
Be Our Guest!
Invitation to our private premiere party. Transportation & accommodations are unfortunately not included.
Claimed: 17 of 25
$250
Screening + Talkback
Do you work or volunteer at a hospital, non-profit or parent support group that could benefit from a screening & discussion? This option is for you.
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
Always wanted to say you make movies? Here's your chance! At this donation level, you'll receive IMDb credit as an Associate Producer along with an invitation to all screenings & events.
Claimed: 3 of 5
$2,500
Co-Producer
Always wanted to say you make movies? Here's your chance! At this donation level, you'll receive IMDb credit as a Co-Producer along with an invitation to all screenings & events.
Claimed: 1 of 4
$5,000
Executive Producer
Always wanted to say you make movies? Here's your chance! At this donation level, you'll receive IMDb credit as an Executive Producer along with an invitation to all screenings & events.
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Current Team
About This Team
For detailed bios of our team, click HERE.
ALOHA TEAM
Writer/Director: Brandi Nicole Payne
Executive Producer: Tara Tomicevic
Director of Photography: Nathan Rigaud
Line Producer: Anthony J. Davis
Producer: Aisha Lomax
Producer: Valarie Patterson
Producer: Danette Wilson
Production Designer: Lyla Bentsen
Editor: Lex Benedict
Costume Designer: Kimberly Freed
Social Media Manager: Ginn Andrews
Advisor: Jessica Zucker, Ph.D.
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