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American Love Story

Everyone has a love story. This is ours.

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American Love Story

American Love Story

American Love Story

American Love Story

American Love Story

Everyone has a love story. This is ours.

Everyone has a love story. This is ours.

Everyone has a love story. This is ours.

Everyone has a love story. This is ours.

Darcel Danielle
Darcel Danielle
Darcel Danielle
Darcel Danielle
1 Campaign |
Dacula, United States
$3,480 USD 22 backers
69% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Our Story

American Love Story is a love story about the effects a tragedy creates in a relationship.

Many years ago I was at my lowest emotionally. I turned to writing and penned many short films, but this story was persistent in my mind. I realized it was a story that needed to be told and shared. It is not my story but it is a story. A story to help. A story to heal. A story to love. A story for hope. This is their story.

Not only is this the first film written and directed by Darcel Danielle, but this is also a female-led production! With your contribution, we will be able to finish the last leg of this process. These funds will also allow us to enter into festivals, and repay those who gave their time, energy, and skills to produce our film. Your help will mean a lot to us!

Meet the Cast

Ashani Roberts "Kira"

Ashani is an Actress and Stunt Performer,  born in Miami, of Trinidadian heritage. She began acting on stage at a very young age, in a family-based Performing Arts Company (ACAPAI). Ashani has made appearances in dozens of TV series, spanning comedy, drama, sci-fi, action, and is currently on STARZ's gritty drama P-Valley and Saints & Sinners. As an experienced stunt performer, Ashani has doubled for prominent actresses including Tyra Banks and Issa Rae. She is also the founder of ASHANI Inc, a corporation providing professional services for upcoming actors and organizing charitable events that support the community.

 

Ja'Corey Jones "Kenny"

Ja’Corey was born and raised in Pompano Beach, FL. He moved to Atlanta in 2012 to pursue his career and has been soaring ever since. He’s made appearances on The Walking Dead, Dopesick, and his latest project, Boomerang. He’s also been in several short films and plays. When he’s not filming he loves to walk his dog Taco, play basketball, and find ways to incorporate the “10,000 hours” theory.

Meet the Team

Darcel Danielle - Writer/Director/Producer

Darcel Danielle was a natural athlete in high school and attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles where she translated her athleticism to stage combat. Darcel used her experience with stage combat to learn stunts and has been in multiple tv and films including Marvel projects such as Wakanda Forever. As an actress, Darcel has appeared in numerous films and tv shows and also appeared in “Secondhand Sunset” which has won Best Film in the 48-hour Film Festival and has gone to Cannes Film Festival to premiere in the Short Film Corner. She now resides in Atlanta and recently finished production on a film coming out next year on Tubi. This is her first short film as a writer/director/producer.

 

Monica Garcia Bradley - Producer

Monica Garcia Bradley is an actor, singer, dancer, and producer from New York. Her credits include: (Ensemble) Previous regional credits: Oliver (Paper Mill Playhouse), West Side Story (North Carolina Theatre) and Meet Me in St. Louis (Theatre Under The Stars). TV credits: Tyler Perry’s Sistas (BET), The Resident (FOX), Dopesick (Hulu), She-Hulk (Disney Marvel Studios), Macgyver (CBS), Monarch (FOX). Upcoming films include Warner Bros Discovery+ holiday feature “A Christmas Open House”, as well as “Guys at Parties Like It” and “Abilene”.  Monica also co-owns the production company ‘Vibe City Entertainment' with her fiance Danny Iktomi Bevins. Forever grateful for all the love and support. 

 

Neriah Kharece - Director of Photography/Editor

Neriah is a cinematographer, video editor, director, writer, and producer with nine years of film and video production experience. Born and raised in Cali, she later moved to Dallas, where her film career began, eventually bringing her to Atlanta! Since opening her production company, she has filmed various award-winning short films and web series, such as “Ashes,” which won her first “Best Director” Award. Other highlights of her career include working on TV shows like HGTV’s “Flip N Move,” shooting music videos for artists such as Bow Wow and Latto, filming for Ricky Smiley's Morning Show, and producing and editing for big brands such as PepsiCo, Zales Jewelry and more! When she's not filming and producing films, she's enjoying being a single mother to an aspiring model and you tuber, her daughter Aaliyah, who is 6 going on 16! She also works to help businesses produce social media content and paid social ads. Although a Jane of all trades, Neriah's TRUE passion is Cinematography, and she is always looking for ways to help other talented indie filmmakers bring their visions to life!

Your Contribution

We are so honored and lucky to have connected with an amazing cast and crew. To make everything possible we need $5,000. Your contribution will be going towards.

Our funds will immediately go to editing, scoring, marketing, distribution, and film festivals. 

 

What you Get

We can't just let you walk away empty-handed for your generosity. We are excited to offer a few tiered perks! We couldn't do this without you!

Donate $15 

  • Social Media Shoutout!

Donate $20

  • Special "Thank you" in credits
  • Everything from the previous tier

Donate $50 

  • Digital Copy of the Script
  • Everything from the previous tiers

Donate $100 

  • Early Screeners Link
  • Everything from the previous tiers

Donate $200

  • Poster signed by cast and crew
  • Everything from the previous tiers

Donate $500

  • Associate Producer Credit
  • Everything from the previous tiers

Donate $1,000

  • Executive Producer Credit
  • Everything from the previous tiers

Ways You Can Help

The first half of our film is done and we have started the post-production process. My vision has generated people from LA, NY, and TX to help create this film. And we are also using local talent to edit and color grade as well as a brilliant 19-year-old to score. We are asking for your support to finish the editing process and to take us all the way to film festivals in addition to marketing and distribution.

Any contribution is greatly appreciated!! If you're unable to contribute monetarily, please help us out by sharing this page with your friends and family.

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Social Media Shoutout

$15 USD
We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts..and socials!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
1 claimed

Special "Thank You" Credit

$25 USD
Thank you! You will receive a special "Thank you" in the end credits of our film.
Included Items
  • Thank you credit
  • Social Media Shout Out
6 claimed

Digital Copy of Script

$50 USD
We worked so hard on this script. Much sweat, tears, and rewrites went into making this film and we would love to share the script with you!
Included Items
  • Thank you credit
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Digital Copy of Script
Estimated Shipping
February 2023
2 claimed

Early Screeners Link

$100 USD
You're amazing! You will receive a private link for you and yours to watch. As well as the previous gifts and a copy of the script. You will be able to see the change from the script to the screen!
Included Items
  • Thank you credit
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Digital Copy of Script
  • Private Link
Estimated Shipping
February 2023
6 claimed
Signed Poster

Signed Poster

$200 USD
Thank you over and over again! For this tier, you will receive a signed poster by the Cast and Crew!
Included Items
  • Thank you credit
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Digital Copy of Script
  • Private Link
  • Signed Poster
Estimated Shipping
February 2023
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Associate Producer

$500 USD
You're incredible! You will receive an associate producer credit as well as an IMDB producer credit with this tier.
Included Items
  • Thank you credit
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Digital Copy of Script
  • Private Link
  • Signed Poster
  • Associate Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
February 2023
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Executive Producer

$1,000 USD
We are beyond grateful! You will be credited as an executive producer credit on IMDB as well as the film for this tier, including our previous tier gifts!
Included Items
  • Thank you credit
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Digital Copy of Script
  • Private Link
  • Signed Poster
  • Executive Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
February 2023
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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