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On the heels of our film "The Race" that was created to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy organizations we were asked to consider repeating the process to benefit organization helping survivors of the Underground Commercial Sex Economy. The moment we stepped into it we fell deep. Our hearts were wrought with the need to bring this story to audiences and finances to the healers.
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UNSEEN Chains is a film that will be produced by Pocket Change Studios and distributed by Tandem Media. It tells the terrifying tale of one young girl's decent into a domestic human trafficking ring. After her parents separate, she turns to a new "friend" to cope with her troubles. She's methodically manipulated into one situation after another until she's trapped by someone she trusts.
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The film will be distributed online through services like Amazon, Vimeo, and iTunes. Proceeds will be given to organizations that provide shelter and other services that help survivors cope with addictions, trauma, and offer resources to re-enter their communities.
While this is a dark story about an even darker subject, it will be appropriate for younger audiences. Our hope is that adults will watch this with their kids and have an open dialogue.
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The opportunity to create this piece has been both an honor and a curse. It's such a difficult story to tell yet, it's so very important to tell it. Our favorite thing to do, is tell story using film. But to be able to create a story like Unseen Chains that will contribute to something bigger than we are is so rewarding.
Tandem Media created Pocket Chains Studios to be the non-profit, production arm of our organization. Pocket Chains Studios' one and only mission is to produce films that entertain all while shedding light on and raising funds for worthwhile causes.
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What We Need & What You Get
Our goal is to exceed the $20,000 goal we've set for this campaign. $20,000 insures a completed project. This will go toward paying cast and crew and post production costs. Additional funds (up to $50,000) will also allow us to secure a well known talent and increase our marketing efforts. We are currently enjoying conversation with some exciting talent. We look forward to this campaign providing the necessary resources needed to bring that talent to the project.
The Impact
Our goal is to provide this film as a revenue generating
product that survivor support organizations can use to support their
efforts. Worldwide streaming of this
product will build awareness and provide a conversation starter for parents and
educators. If we can prevent just one
person from suffering, our efforts will be worth it.
Risks & Challenges
The greatest risk to this project would be a lack of
audience. This is why we not only ask
for your backing but we brazenly ask for your time. Please share this project to your entire
world. We are connecting with
organizations across the world with their own support bases. We will donate proceeds to each organization
via their own unique code. This is one
of our plans to gain a wide audience and distribute the film.
Other Ways You Can Help
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Share our campaign via social media, email, and
anywhere else you have influence.
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Connect us with support organizations. If you have a relationship with an
organization (large or small) that helps sex trafficking victims in any way,
we’d love an introduction.
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Once the film is complete and in distribution,
we plan to create an education based initiative where the film can be connected
to a curriculum for use by school districts.
Grant programs for this follow-up package will be sought.
Last but not least, you can become a Chain Breaker
Ambassador for this project. An
ambassador is someone who will pledge to actively seek out 10 backers of $100
(or more). The Chain Breakers are the key to the success of this project. If you have a passion and a heart for this topic, we are talking to you. Chain Breaker Ambassadors will receive Associate Producer Credit in the film.
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