ABOUT ME
My name is Nelson Estevez and I am currently working on a new film called A Tale of Two Neighbors. The drive to write this film comes from the longtime feud in my hometown, Inwood, New York, between the Dominican and Irish communities. I did not realize how much the two cultures had in common until I met my best friend in the sixth grade who was of Irish decent. My purpose is to bridge the gap between these two communities by helping them realize their cultures have a lot in common. The cultures are united through similar religion, the importance of the family bond, pride in their roots, but most of all the battle against gentrification.
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WHAT WE NEED
This is a unique and diverse story which needs to be told; however, we can't do it without your help. Film serves as a unique platform because of it's ability to reach a widespread audience. Unfortunately, it's also an expensive platform. In order to bring my vision to life, I will need to pay for things such as costumes, sets, actors, crew, food, camera equipment, lighting equipment, editing software, permits for locations -- the list goes on and on.
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WHAT YOU GET
Every little bit counts, and I personally thank each and every one of you for your contributions. When you support this campaign you have the opportunity to receive a wide variety of perks, to show our sincere appreciation. Some of the perks include: a personal shout out on the film's Facebook page, a private link to view the film as soon as it is released, a ticket to the film's premiere, or even an executive producer credit on the film!
THE IMPACT
The impact of this project is an important one. With this film I hope to begin the conversation of preventing racial violence within Inwood. I hope to give the children, and all who live there, the opportunity to thrive in a non-hostile environment, built on an inherent understanding of empathy. I hope to communicate the importance of tolerance to those both in my community and around the world. Your contributions can help us get there.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP
In order to reach my goal for this film I will need help from as many of you as possible. In addition to donating to the campaign, sharing the link to the campaign via social media will help to spread the word about this important story.