Forget Me Nots
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Thriller
'Forget Me Nots' is a story about family, mental health & how far someone will go to protect their own, particularly in the Filipino community. There's still so much stigma surrounding mental health & we want to do our part to change that. This film gets up close & personal, and we're ready to talk.
Forget Me Nots
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Thriller
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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'Forget Me Nots' is a story about family, mental health & how far someone will go to protect their own, particularly in the Filipino community. There's still so much stigma surrounding mental health & we want to do our part to change that. This film gets up close & personal, and we're ready to talk.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Mental health and Asian American representation are two very important topics that mean a lot to us. When we began to write our script, initially it was going to be a comedy. When we started to dig deeper and allowed ourselves to explore darker worlds of reality and imagination, our story's journey shifted, which led us to writing 'Forget me Nots', a psychological thriller/drama.
It's inspired by true moments and events. As terrifying as it is to put our personal stories out there, we have to overcome the fear of exposing ourselves and everything that makes us who we are to inspire others to also share, empathize, provoke and connect. Mental Health is a natural part of life and should not be taboo. No one is weaker because of it. We want to do our part in shattering the stigma, and we invite you to be a part of the conversation.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $2,000
Location is like a whole other character in our story! This place has exactly what we need.
Contingency
Costs $1,000
Contingency
Arri Alexa
Costs $1,000
We'd love to shoot on the Arri Alexa for excellent low light image capturing and quality.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,500
Our cast and crew deserve to get paid for their time, energies and talents.
Art Department
Costs $50
A few extra props for our nearly finished set.
Craft & Catering
Costs $450
We need fuel to keep us going!
Grip & Truck Package
Costs $1,000
We need our equipment and transportation.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Danice Cabanela is an actor, producer & creative activist in Los Angeles, CA and also serves as a co-writer of the film. She graduated with a double major in Acting and Psychology with a minor in Child Psych from the UofM/Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program. She is profoundly passionate about representative storytelling, Asian American visibility and mental health awareneness. Recent and upcoming works include 'UNCLE EDDY' (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival), 'OISHI, DEMON HUNTER' (Go90), 'THE DEBT COLLECTOR' (Netflix, Fall 2018), and as "Aphrodite" in 'LOVE IN THE TIME OF THE GODS' premiering next month at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Robert Santi was raised in Northern Virginia where he knew, at a young age, that he was an artist. Showing great promise as an illustrator, Robert was asked to attend The Governor's School for the Arts. It was while attending college, working towards a Bachelors of Science Degree, that Robert fell in love with acting after taking a theater class during his second year. Following graduation, Robert made his move to Hollywood where he now acts, illustrates, writes, and produces. He can currently be seen in the feature film Initiation and on YouTube Red’s Single By 30.
Adriana Colón is a bilingual voice actor and stage director based in West Hollywood, California. Hailing from Puerto Rico, Adriana's career began with activist street theatre troupe Jóvenes del 98. Her passion for live performance prospered at Harvard, where she graduated with a Special Concentration in "Performance and the Body" in 2012. She is a proud alumna of the Signet Society.
Daniel Marcha has been Producing, Writing, and Directing for over a decade. After obtaining a Film Production degree from Cal Stat Northridge, he started 2 different production companies- Altermotion Media Entertainment and Cinevent Productions. Through these companies he produced a web series for Yahoo!, as well as pilots for Fox Digital and E! Entertainment. Recently he was Lead Producer for KPWR Power 106's Digital Dept, and now is a lead Editor for You Tube Creators.
Brian Nguyen is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles, CA and an alumni from the prestigious AFI Conservatory. He has studied the guidance and mentorship of Stephen Lighthill, ASC, Bill Dill, ASC, Jacek Laskus, ASC, Steve Yedlin, ASC and many more, he honed his skills and most importantly developed his storytelling abilities through camera and lighting. Brian aims to evoke emotion, tension, and beauty through the visual medium of the moving image.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Mental health and Asian American representation are two very important topics that mean a lot to us. When we began to write our script, initially it was going to be a comedy. When we started to dig deeper and allowed ourselves to explore darker worlds of reality and imagination, our story's journey shifted, which led us to writing 'Forget me Nots', a psychological thriller/drama.
It's inspired by true moments and events. As terrifying as it is to put our personal stories out there, we have to overcome the fear of exposing ourselves and everything that makes us who we are to inspire others to also share, empathize, provoke and connect. Mental Health is a natural part of life and should not be taboo. No one is weaker because of it. We want to do our part in shattering the stigma, and we invite you to be a part of the conversation.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $2,000
Location is like a whole other character in our story! This place has exactly what we need.
Contingency
Costs $1,000
Contingency
Arri Alexa
Costs $1,000
We'd love to shoot on the Arri Alexa for excellent low light image capturing and quality.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,500
Our cast and crew deserve to get paid for their time, energies and talents.
Art Department
Costs $50
A few extra props for our nearly finished set.
Craft & Catering
Costs $450
We need fuel to keep us going!
Grip & Truck Package
Costs $1,000
We need our equipment and transportation.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Danice Cabanela is an actor, producer & creative activist in Los Angeles, CA and also serves as a co-writer of the film. She graduated with a double major in Acting and Psychology with a minor in Child Psych from the UofM/Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program. She is profoundly passionate about representative storytelling, Asian American visibility and mental health awareneness. Recent and upcoming works include 'UNCLE EDDY' (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival), 'OISHI, DEMON HUNTER' (Go90), 'THE DEBT COLLECTOR' (Netflix, Fall 2018), and as "Aphrodite" in 'LOVE IN THE TIME OF THE GODS' premiering next month at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Robert Santi was raised in Northern Virginia where he knew, at a young age, that he was an artist. Showing great promise as an illustrator, Robert was asked to attend The Governor's School for the Arts. It was while attending college, working towards a Bachelors of Science Degree, that Robert fell in love with acting after taking a theater class during his second year. Following graduation, Robert made his move to Hollywood where he now acts, illustrates, writes, and produces. He can currently be seen in the feature film Initiation and on YouTube Red’s Single By 30.
Adriana Colón is a bilingual voice actor and stage director based in West Hollywood, California. Hailing from Puerto Rico, Adriana's career began with activist street theatre troupe Jóvenes del 98. Her passion for live performance prospered at Harvard, where she graduated with a Special Concentration in "Performance and the Body" in 2012. She is a proud alumna of the Signet Society.
Daniel Marcha has been Producing, Writing, and Directing for over a decade. After obtaining a Film Production degree from Cal Stat Northridge, he started 2 different production companies- Altermotion Media Entertainment and Cinevent Productions. Through these companies he produced a web series for Yahoo!, as well as pilots for Fox Digital and E! Entertainment. Recently he was Lead Producer for KPWR Power 106's Digital Dept, and now is a lead Editor for You Tube Creators.
Brian Nguyen is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles, CA and an alumni from the prestigious AFI Conservatory. He has studied the guidance and mentorship of Stephen Lighthill, ASC, Bill Dill, ASC, Jacek Laskus, ASC, Steve Yedlin, ASC and many more, he honed his skills and most importantly developed his storytelling abilities through camera and lighting. Brian aims to evoke emotion, tension, and beauty through the visual medium of the moving image.