Black Lady Goddess
by Chelsea Odufu
Chelsea Odufu
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Black Lady Goddess
by Chelsea Odufu
Chelsea Odufu
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An original TV series which fuses the social commentary, dark comedy and satire of "The Boondocks" with the Afro-Futurism, Sci-Fi and the Celebration of the African aesthetic of "Black Panther" resulting in the creation of a new Black Feminist saga.
An original TV series which fuses the social commentary, dark comedy and satire of "The Boondocks" with the Afro-Futurism, Sci-Fi and the Celebration of the African aesthetic of "Black Panther" resulting in the creation of a new Black Feminist saga.
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Mission Statement
About The Project
Black Lady Goddess is a satirical afro-futuristic series set in the year 2040 when humans on earth now have a connection to their creator in outer space. It follows the life of a young activist by the name of Ifeoma Johnson who is coming into her own in a time when humans have not only found out that God is a Black Woman, but after reparations have been issued in the amount of $455,000 to each person of African descent. The first season showcases the chaos that unfolds following this development. Black Lady Goddess emerges as a symbol of the end of White Supremacy and privilege and as a pillar of strength and power to women and people of color around the world.
Black Lady Goddess submerges us into a world where God is a woman breaking from the usual representation of God being a masculine figure that we see throughout western media. The goal is to break the chains of patriarchy and show that women can hold positions of power, authority and cultural significance and even the highest position of all, the creator of the universe. The season also plays homage to women’s innate power as the creators of life on earth and celebrates societies that are matriarchal where women play strong leadership roles. By having a God who is a woman, it is supposed to encourage women and those who identify as women to become their best selves and tap into their inner divinity.
Additionally, the existence of alternative creation stories that do not center on Western idealogies are central to the television series "Black Lady Goddess" which is heavily inspired by the creation stories of the Dogon Tribe in Mali, Africa. By envisioning a fictional futuristic world where stigmas of inferiority and backwardness are removed from Blackness, we hope to create a future reality free from racialized limitations and creating new possibilities for black self determination. By displaying images of a black god, the goal is to reverse the effects of centuries of societal programing that negates the humanity and brilliance of black and brown people, their culture and beliefs and recenters Africa as the cradle of humanity. In doing so we hope to capture the heart and imaginations of our viewers in the same way that films like Black Panther, the Boondocks and Avatar were able to strike a collective chord in the popular consciousness of the country.
The series explores themes of Cultural Appropriation, Mental slavery, Reparations, the Dogan Tribe Creation Narrative, the Divine Feminine, Afro-Futurism and the rise of powerful women leaders. It is a perfect blend of science fiction, pop culture, comedy and satirical social and racial commentary.
Currently the project is in development with about half of the pilot episode already shot. We are raising money for the funds to complete our 22 minute Pilot episode of this series, This will be used to attract investment in a six episode first season. Donations will be used to help us complete every aspect of production and post production for the Pilot episode.
After our Premiere event, we will be submitting to festivals to increase awareness of the project. Our ultimate goal is to have the full series distributed on either a leading cable network or on streaming platforms.
Our Seed and Spark Campaign is just the beginning...
Our fundraising goal to complete the Pilot episode is $30,000 so the Campaign you're reading about here is just scratching the surface. Therefore, please continue to donate once we reach our crowdfunding goal of $15,000. The more money we recieve the better cast, crew, locations, etc. we will be able to have.
Your donations will help us tackle production crew fees, camera and lighting rentals, visual effects, locations, actors, color-correcting, set creation, costumes (not to mention legal services and festival submissions) for the Pilot Episode.
But a project needs a team first. We'd love you to be a part of our team by supporting us.
With your support, we can start making this dream a reality.
Upon the completion of the pilot, we will be having a NYC Premiere which will screen the pilot episode of the series. By donating to our Seed and Spark campaign you have a chance to get free tickets to that event. (Check the Reward Tiers to make sure your donation will get you access to the Black Lady Goddess Premiere Event).
Contribite $25 or more during our Soft Launch on 1/20 and recieve an Exclusive BLG tee.
Check the incentives to see how you can win a free BLG '"Eye of Horus BLK God Tee" upon launch on 1.21
Incentives
$5
Royal Thank You
Thank you for your contribution.
In return you will receive:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
$15
Now I'm Woke
Thank you for your contribution.
In return you will receive:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
$25
The Future is Now
Are you overhwelmed with movies that only depict us as slaves, criminals, ghetto etc?
Did you love Black Panther so much you want to donate to Black Lady Goddess? We appreciate your enthuiasm for Afrofuturistic movies. Therefore, support Black Lady Goddess and help us change how we are depicted in movies.
Thank you so much for your offering. In return you will recieve the following:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
- An invitation to be an extra on set of BLG. Must be NYC based to be an extra
$50
You're a BLG Believer
You've seen the light! Seeing is Believeing! Yes, Black Lady Goddess is real!
Thank you so much for your offering. In return you will recieve the following:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
- An invitation to be an extra on set of BLG. Must be NYC based to be an extra.
- An invitation for one to attend a Meet and Greet with the creator of Black Lady Goddess
*limited spots available
$75
Power to the People
Thanks for showing us some love. We see you are out here fighting for the betterment of your people.
In return you will recieve the following :
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
- An invitation to be an extra on set of BLG. Must be NYC based to be an extra.
- An invitation for one to attend a Meet and Greet with the creator of Black Lady Goddess*
*limited spots available
$100
You're Royalty in the making
Thank you for your royal offering. Black Lady Goddess is very pleased with your gift.
In return you will receive the following:
-1 Free admission to the NYC premiere
Claimed: 32 of 100
$250
You are part of the Royal Trap family!
Thank you for your genereous offering. This godly gesture has made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 Free admission to the NYC premiere
- A free BLG T-shirt
- An invitation to attend a Meet and Greet with the creator of Black Lady Goddess
$500
Royal Duke or Dutchess
Thank you for your gracious offering. It has truly made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation to an intimate BLG dinner for one
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$1,000
You are so Majestic Queen/King
Thank you for your gracious offering. It has truly made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$2,000
Part of the Godly Family
Welcome to the BLG Family. We knew you had our back from Day 1.
Thank you for your gracious offering. It has truly made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$5,000
Associate Producer from the Sirius B Star
Thank you for becoming an Associate Producer of our Pilot episode. You have made Black Lady Goddess extremely happy.
In return you will also recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
- Credit at the end of the Pilot episode
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$7,500
Executive Producer from the Sirus B Star
Thank you for becoming an Executive Producer of our Pilot episode. You have made Black Lady Goddess extremely happy.
In return you will also recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set.
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
- Credit at the end of the Pilot episode
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Royal Thank You
Thank you for your contribution.
In return you will receive:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
$15
Now I'm Woke
Thank you for your contribution.
In return you will receive:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
$25
The Future is Now
Are you overhwelmed with movies that only depict us as slaves, criminals, ghetto etc?
Did you love Black Panther so much you want to donate to Black Lady Goddess? We appreciate your enthuiasm for Afrofuturistic movies. Therefore, support Black Lady Goddess and help us change how we are depicted in movies.
Thank you so much for your offering. In return you will recieve the following:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
- An invitation to be an extra on set of BLG. Must be NYC based to be an extra
$50
You're a BLG Believer
You've seen the light! Seeing is Believeing! Yes, Black Lady Goddess is real!
Thank you so much for your offering. In return you will recieve the following:
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
- An invitation to be an extra on set of BLG. Must be NYC based to be an extra.
- An invitation for one to attend a Meet and Greet with the creator of Black Lady Goddess
*limited spots available
$75
Power to the People
Thanks for showing us some love. We see you are out here fighting for the betterment of your people.
In return you will recieve the following :
- A digital download of our film poster that can unlock Augmented Reality Features when you download the app Vuforia
- An invitation to be an extra on set of BLG. Must be NYC based to be an extra.
- An invitation for one to attend a Meet and Greet with the creator of Black Lady Goddess*
*limited spots available
$100
You're Royalty in the making
Thank you for your royal offering. Black Lady Goddess is very pleased with your gift.
In return you will receive the following:
-1 Free admission to the NYC premiere
Claimed: 32 of 100
$250
You are part of the Royal Trap family!
Thank you for your genereous offering. This godly gesture has made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 Free admission to the NYC premiere
- A free BLG T-shirt
- An invitation to attend a Meet and Greet with the creator of Black Lady Goddess
$500
Royal Duke or Dutchess
Thank you for your gracious offering. It has truly made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation to an intimate BLG dinner for one
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$1,000
You are so Majestic Queen/King
Thank you for your gracious offering. It has truly made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$2,000
Part of the Godly Family
Welcome to the BLG Family. We knew you had our back from Day 1.
Thank you for your gracious offering. It has truly made Black Lady Goddess happy.
In return you will recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$5,000
Associate Producer from the Sirius B Star
Thank you for becoming an Associate Producer of our Pilot episode. You have made Black Lady Goddess extremely happy.
In return you will also recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
- Credit at the end of the Pilot episode
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
$7,500
Executive Producer from the Sirus B Star
Thank you for becoming an Executive Producer of our Pilot episode. You have made Black Lady Goddess extremely happy.
In return you will also recieve the following:
- An invitation to visit set.
- A digital download of the Black Lady Goddess Poster with Augmented Reality features
- 1 free admission (+ 1) to the NYC premiere
- An exclusive BLG Tee
- An invitation for two to an intimate BLG dinner
- Credit at the end of the Pilot episode
Please contact us directly at blackladygoddess@gmail.com if you are interested in making your contribution tax-deductible.
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Current Team
About This Team
Chelsea Odufu – Creator/Writer/ Director/Editor/Exec Producer/Producer
Chelsea Odufu is a filmmaker, content creator, and digital nomad whose mission is to use art as a tool to regenerate positive empowering images of underrepresented people on screen. A passionate traveler who has visited over 25 countries to date, Chelsea’s creative vision is international and multi-cultural.Upon graduating from New York University’s esteemed Tisch School of the Arts, Chelsea hit the ground running with the creation of her award-winning film, Ori Inu: In Search of Self. She got hired straight out of university to work for Oscar award winning filmmaker Spike Lee on a number of his projects including Chi-Raq and his latest Netflix Series She’s Gotta Have it.
She has directed and produced content for brands such as General Motors Cadillac as well as worked with artist such as Chance the Rapper, Meek Mill, Big Sean, Vashtie to name a few. Recently Chelsea has traveled through Asia for four months living and creating branded video content on entrepreneurship for Fiverr as their Chief Digital Nomad. She has been featured on Forbes.com as well as in the NY times, Huffington Post, NBC news to name a few for her film work. Chelsea’s work seeks to close the media gap disparity by creating powerful imagery of diverse communities .
Emann Odufu - Writer/ProducerEmann Odufu is an art activist, writer and film producer who is passionate about films that reflect the full spectrum of the black experience. His writings on film and Afro-Futurism have been published by media publications such as Okay Africa and Atlanta Black Star.
Emann studied film production and screenwriting at both Sarah Lawrence College and the New School University where he graduated in 2013.
In 2015, he created, wrote, and produced the film ORI INU: In Search of Self with his sister Chelsea, and through the film was able to speak at some of the top institutions and universities around the country including Harvard, Yale, NYU, etc. This film has won many awards, was screened across the globe and was featured by some of the top media publications in the country including NY Times, Huffington Post and NBC News.
Emann also toured 36 US cities across the country with famed visual artist, Hank Willis Thomas’s public art project “In Search Of The Truth. This project is a trans-media project and anthropological study, which toured the country to find out what the truth is to Americans in 2016.
Apart from working for himself Emann has worked for the White Privilege Conference, a social conference that has been around for 16 years. This conference fosters conversations on privilege and identity in our society. Working for this conference for several years has greatly influenced his creative work as a filmmaker.Deirdre Odufu, MBA, PMP – Exec Producer/Producer/Project Manager
Deirdre Odufu has her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and holds her Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, the gold standard for project management around the world, through the Project Management Institute. Prior to working in film as a Producer, she worked in Finance, Accounting and Project Management at a Fortune 100 company. After leaving Corporate America and due to her love for the arts, she transferred her business and project management knowledge, experience and skills to film ensuring that film projects are completed on time, and within cost and scope. She has worked on several short films and most recently on the award winning film Ori Inu:In Search of Self as well as on the creation of content for brands such as Cadillac.
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