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22 Years

A story of acceptance and understanding.

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22 Years

22 Years

22 Years

22 Years

22 Years

A story of acceptance and understanding.

A story of acceptance and understanding.

A story of acceptance and understanding.

A story of acceptance and understanding.

dawn noel pignuola
dawn noel pignuola
dawn noel pignuola
dawn noel pignuola
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Los Angeles, United States
$5,910 USD 29 backers
118% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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About the Film

After twenty-two years, Avi receives a call she never expected. Independent, well-loved by her friends, and making her way through a man's world, Avi must now face the choice - rekindle the relationship with her father or close the door and move on forever.

What We Need & Why We Need It

Through various sources, we have already raised over $2000 to help begin production on this film. This has gone a long way towards getting the material we need for production.

However; making a film is a long road that doesn't end when we pack up the camera. Once we finish photography, we will enter into another long and difficult process; the terrifying world of editing and visual effects. To finish this film, we need another $5000 to go towards essential production and post-production costs. This is why we need your help! 

Funds will go directly towards:

  • Camera Equipment and Lenses
  • Prop Rentals, Set Décor, and Wardrobe
  • Video Post-Production and Colour Correction Software
  • Music Production Software
  • Marketing and Promotional Materials
  • Transportation
  • Food; so that our actors and crew can stay happy, healthy and awesome!

Our Team

Meet our Avi, and the producer of the film, Dawn Noel.

Dawn Noel is an accomplished dancer and actress who has, expanded her career into the film and television arenas. Dawn's acting resume includes numerous commercials as well as lead roles in the indie films Salsa Lessons, Grand Slammed and My Normal. On television Dawn has been seen on NCIS, All My Children and Glee. She has also produced the short film “Shattered Pitch”.  As a dancer, was a member of Philadelphia's Koresh Dance Company as well as with Ballet Hispanico and Elisa Monte Dance companies. She has also toured with both Madonna and Jennifer Lopez as a featured dancer in their world wide tours.

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Our director, Fred Thomas Jr.

Fred is a seven time 2012 N.A.A.C.P award nominee and winner of Best Director, Best Playwright and Best Producer for his play 12’ x 9’ is an alumnus of Temple University receiving his Masters in Film and Media Arts. To date, Thomas is the producer and co-star of the feature The Bachelor Party for Image Entertainment and a featured artist on BET Lens On Talent. Fred has worked with Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment production team on Men In Black 3 and just wrapped as director/producer/actor on the film 24 Hour Love starring Lynn Whitfield, Tatyana Ali, Flex Alexander, Keith Robinson and Malinda Williams. Recently, TV-One network aired What Would Divas Do? Divalogues, a musical stage play co-created, produced and directed by Fred for the series R&B Divas L.A.

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Meet our writer Bashir Gavriel, who also plays, ROB.

Originally from South Florida, model turned, nurse, turned actor/writer, Bashir Gavriel has  has added over twenty-two credits to his resume and been on nine different networks since his arrival in 2007. He most recently tested for the new NBC pilot, Mr. Robinson. As a writer, Bashir Gavriel has placed in several screenwriting competitions and recently co-wrote a script called “Paroled” to which Margaret Cho has officially attached herself to.

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Meet MARCO, played by Luis Jose Lopez.

Upcoming releases in 2015 include 'American sniper' with Clint Eastwood and Bradley cooper, "The Jokesters" and 'Los Fabulosos Ma Mejores', other credits include Major Crimes, CSI, Modern Family and others. Luis is currently in pre- production for ’La Diabla en Ruedas’

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Meet CHARLIE, played by Roberto Sanchez.


Roberto is one of the busiest Latino's in the industry having worked in over 80 projects. His roles include work on TV pilots, recurring roles in series such as The Young and The Restless, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, and countless episodic guest appearances, from Desperate Housewives to Prison Break, and most recently you've seen his work on Law and Order: LA, and The Bridge.

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Meet DR. RICHARDSON, played by Kearran Giovanni.


Kearran Giovanni is an actress, known for Major Crimes, One Life to Live and Beauty and the Beast. A veteran of musical theater, her first Broadway role was in The Lion King. Other Broadway credits include Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Finian's Rainbow, Guys & Dolls, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Sweet Charity, and Tarzan.

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Meet FRANKIE, played by Blake Robbins.


Blake Robbins is an award winning writer, director and actor. Blake has appeared in over 50 theatrical productions including both Broadway and Off-Broadway. Known to television audiences as Dave Brass on the critically acclaimed HBO series OZ, as Tom Halpert (Jim’s older brother) on the hit NBC comedy The Office, Mitch Glender on FX’s Sons of Anarchy, more recently as Dennis Evans on the new TNT series Legends, as well as another 30 guest appearances.

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Meet DANNY, played by Mike Rose.



Mike Rose is an actor/writer/comedian and filmmaker. His short film Couples Therapy won Best Film and Best Actor at the NBC Short Cuts Film Festival. He recently wrote, produced and starred in The Night Crew, a sketch comedy pilot for CBS. He can currently be seen playing the role of Ashanti on HBO's The Comeback.

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Meet YOUNG AVI, played by Jyllina Skye.

Jyllina, was quickly noticed by industry professionals and landed her first acting gig at the young age of five. Jyllina’s ambitions have also led her down the road of music, she has found a passion for drums and dabbles in guitar and piano. Jyllina has been seen in Commercials, Film and TV.

Meet ROSIE, played by Stephanie Arcila.

Stephanie Arcila is known for I Hate This Part (2012), Ojo por ojo (2010) and Aurora (2010).

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Meet our Associate Producer, Arlonda “Londie” Washington

Arlonda works as a UPM, Production Coordinator, Producer and/or Production Manager on independent films such as The Suite, A Place in Hell, Crackerjacks, Common Ground. She has a few projects in development; Twenty-Two Years, Charlotte, HERSTORY and Stick and Move.


Sean McDaniel has been working as a cinematographer for over a decade with projects in narrative, documentary and experimental films. Sean furthered his studies as a cinematographer while acquiring his MFA in Film Production at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. His work has been seen in numerous film festivals around the world including the Palm Springs Film Festival, LA Shorts Film Festival, HollyShorts, and the Vancouver International Film Festival, among others. This includes his work as a cinematographer on the Sloan Grant recipient short film, Nzara '76. As a Director of Photography, Sean strives to tell powerful stories through his work behind the camera in support of his collaboration with talented directors.



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Every Little Thing Helps!

$1 USD
We really appreciate any contributions that help our vision become a reality.
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Virtual High-Five!

$5 USD
Show your support for 22 Years with a virtual high five! We’ll shout you out on Twitter, and list your name on our Facebook as a beloved supporter!
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So You Want To Be Hollywood?

$25 USD
All of the above plus with a donation of $25, you'll receive a PDF version of the shooting script.
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February 2015
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Special Thanks!

$50 USD
Special Thanks IMDb credit. Your name will forever be connected to this film in the Special Thanks section of IMDb. * (Plus all of the above.)
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Come On Set & Clap The Slate!

$75 USD
You know it's pretty cool. For this contribution, we will invite two special people to come to set and hang out, but even cooler, you'll get to slate one of the shots. You even get to make up the shot name! (Plus all of the above)
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Signed Poster

$100 USD
All of the above plus a signed poster from the entire cast and crew !!
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Workout With Dawn!

$150 USD
That's right, two lucky winners will get a full one hour training session with our lead, Dawn Noel. *(Plus all of the above.)
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Join The Celebrations!

$250 USD
All of the above plus an invitation for you & a guest to the Los Angeles premiere and exclusive wrap party for cast & crew with reserved seating and a special shout out at the screening during the intro to the film (transportation & lodging not included)
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The Co-Producer

$500 USD
All of the above plus this reward takes things one step further and gets you an IMDb credit as Co-Producer and an invitation to join us on set for 1 day (transportation & lodging not included). You will also get a digital copy of the film.
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Look At What You Did!

$1,000 USD
Well now you've done it. The level of generous you are is beyond words and we couldn't thank you enough! Your name will be in the credits as an Executive Producer. You will receive all of the previous perks mentioned. You're also invited to all of the shooting days!
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We Give Up!

$5,000 USD
With this amazing donation, you get all of the above, plus a special dinner with our cast... and HUGE hug from our director,writer and producer.
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