The Story
Sol Amor is the story of a teenage girl, Sol. She has spent most of her childhood in and out of psychiatric hospitals after the tragic death of her mother when she was 8 years old. Upon re-entering high school, Sol meets a classmate Ricardo, a frail and lonely Latin American boy. Ricardo has been the victim of severe bullying, being bullied both physically and mentally. The question of the short film is whether or not Sol can reach Ricardo before it's too late.
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The Cause
Your contribution will help us tell this story and bring us one step closer to ending bullying and school violence in our society. We believe we need to start creating art that not only addresses these issues, but gives ideas and concepts for solutions. We feel Sol Amor fits this agenda and can make a difference in the lives of not only our children, but parents and teachers as well.
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What We Need & What You Get
Budget - $14,000
Cast- $2,800
Crew- $5,000
Production (equipment, props, wardrobe, etc) $4,000
Post Production $2,200
We have an assortment of great kickbacks for your support. From autographed photos and T-Shirts to VIP party passes and Producer credits! This is your chance to finally say "I am a movie producer!"
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The Team
Frank Sallo - Writer/Director
Frank attended Mason Gross School of the Arts. He has a life long passion of writing screenplays and making movies. The idea for Sol Amor came to him shortly after the birth of his first child when he read an article about a mother whose child was the victim of severe bullying. This is his first venture working with Kyle and Fencesitter Films. As an actor Frank has appeared in various television shows and movies including, "Marines", "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" and Showtime's "Going to California."
Kyle Schickner - Producer
Kyle’s company Fencesitter Films has been producing films for over two decades. His movies include “Steam”, Strange Fruit” and “Rose By Any Other Name...” and have worked with the likes of Ally Sheedy, Chelsea Handler and Academy Award Nominee and film legend Ruby Dee.
“You might quiet the whole world for a second if you pray. And if you love, if you really love, our guns will wilt.”
– St. John of the Cross
Beginning with Columbine in 1999, more than 187,000 students attending 193 primary or secondary schools have experienced a school shooting on campus during school hours.
– Washington Post
70% of middle and high school students experienced bullying at some point while attending school.
– American Psychological Association
