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Ayiti Mon Amour, A magic neorealist tale...

It takes a village to make a movie, it also takes one to bring it to the world!

Ayiti Mon Amour, A magic neorealist tale...

It takes a village to make a movie, it also takes one to bring it to the world!

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San Francisco, United States

$23,749 USD by 235 backers

$23,230 USD by 229 backers on Jan 14, 2015

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San Francisco, May 4 2016

Hello everyone,

We have some really great news to share: AYITI MON AMOUR IS DONE!

We are at the very beginning of our festival circuit. We had our regional Caribbean premiere last week at the Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam and just recently had our US premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival on Saturday April 23rd with another screening on Thursday April 28. The audience response has been amazing thus far. It has truly been an honor for us to share this labor of love with the audiences of our hometown. Our hard work is paying off, but we are not quite done.

WE CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP

We are actively trying to raise an additional 15K for the following:

Do some more sound work and remix
Pay for musical rights
Make all publicity materials (posters, press kits etc..)
Hire an outreach coordinator for 3 months
Festival entry fees
Travel arrangements for cast members to upcoming festivals

If you have not made a contribution to the project it's not too late. If you would like to make another contribution we would greatly appreciate it and would increase your perks level accordingly. Luckily, we are in the In-Demand phase on this site and can still accept contributions. Every dollar counts and will go directly into taking the film to audiences in the United States but around the world. We thank you for your patience and would like to let you know that your perks are on the way.

Thank you so much for your support.

Warmly,

Guetty and the entire Ayiti Mon Amour(AQ) team

If this is your very first time to this site please check out our campaign pitch:

THE STORY

Haiti, 5 years after the quake....In a small fishing hamlet forgotten by the rest of the world, the sea is gaining ground and although the memories of the great disaster still lingers, life must go on…

In Ayiti Mon Amour three stories intertwine, collide and co-exist. There’s a coming of age story of an awkward teenage boy (ORPHEE) grieving the lost of his father who one day discovers he has special electrifying power, but with great power comes "great" responsibility. Ayiti Mon Amour is also a love story of (JAURES) the old fisherman caring for his ailing wife (ODESSA) who has come down with a disease that only the sea can cure. Lastly, there’s the beautiful mysterious (AMA) the main character and muse of an unfinished novel being written by an uninspired writer, she becomes weary and wrestles and decides to leave the story to live her own life.

*This project was developed during a one year residency at the San Francisco Film Society FilmHouse.

There's nothing easier, pick out a perk of your preference and press the Contribute Now pink button. You can make your donation via credit card or paypal. We sincerely encourage paypal whenever you can. Every donation via paypal allows us automatic access to the funds so we can start making the necessary expenses. Your transactions are perfectly safe.

Thank you so much for your continuous support!

A SHOUT OUT TO OUR TWO TOP INTERNS

https://vimeo.com/63830924

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8yuDoPo4ak

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Choose your Perk

Welcome to our Village

$5 USD

Eternal Thanks. You are making a difference. We will send you shout outs on the film’s social network pages. Please spread the word in your network. Send emails to your community and let them know you are supporting this film.

3 claimed

Thank You Original Postcard

$10 USD

You will receive , via snail mail, a postcard of an original still from the film or a drawing by our film mascot budding artist BENITO with a special handwritten note from me thanking you for supporting our grassroots campaign. + Shout outs on all of our social networks + Regular updates during the campaign, on the set and beyond. We're sending many thanks and good vibes your way.

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June 2015

15 claimed

Give the gift of film(s)

$30 USD

Here you can purchase one or as many as you like of our two titles below and have them shipped as gifts on your behalf. Send us an email with the title(s) of your choice with the address of the recipient. We will gift wrap and send directly to the recipient in time for the holidays. Domestic postage is on us. We strongly advise using paypal only which will allow us to access the funds quicker to expedite your gift on time. Please check your international rate and factor it within the cost.

10 out of 100 of claimed

Your name on the credits

$50 USD

Your name on the rolling credits +A hard copy of Ayiti Mon Amour (after January 2016) +A digital download of the poster of Ayiti Mon Amour +A download of an original song from the film +All of the above Wow! We are spoiling you. You deserve it. Thank you so much!!!

38 claimed

Your name on the credit + Hat

$50 USD

Your name on the rolling credits+ today only January 13th, we've added a special gift of a beautiful straw hat made in Haiti. Support local productions. +A hard copy of Ayiti Mon Amour (after January 2016) +A digital download of the poster of Ayiti Mon Amour +A download of an original song from the film +All of the above Wow! We are spoiling you. You deserve it. Thank you so much!!!

5 claimed

Signed DVD Copy + Coffee

$75 USD

Signed DVD copy of Ayiti Mon Amour (after release in January 2016) +Delicious espresso blend gourmet Haitian coffee. Listen, I know my coffee, when I say this is delicious, do take my word for it. + An 8 x 11 signed poster of Ayiti Mon Amour + All of the above We will be revealing the brand of coffee in a few weeks. Stay tuned. Thank You ever so much *International postage is not included, please add the cost to your contribution.

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June 2015

4 out of 100 of claimed

Ayiti Mon Amour T-shirt

$100 USD

A beautiful original Ayiti Mon Amour T-shirt designed by a local Haitian artist/designer. Please specify size. +The download of the soundtrack of Ayiti Mon Amour +All of the above When you get your T-shirt we'd love to see a selfie of you wearing it so we can post on social media pages and blog. You rock! **International postage is not included, please add the cost to your contribution amount.

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July 2015

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Just Films Please

$100 USD

You don’t drink coffee or you have too many T-shirt and prefer to watch films. We get it. We will send you the signed DVD of Ayiti Mon Amour (upon release after January 2016) + a copy of "Broken Stones" + a Copy of "Closer to the Dream". Be sure to please factor in international shipping. If you would like to receive the DVDs before the holidays, please consider making your donation via paypal. We will still send you a thank you card because you are also making this film happen. Mèsi!!

7 out of 100 of claimed

Blu-ray DVD + coffee mug

$150 USD

A signed Blu-ray DVD copy with bonus. + A hard copy CD of the Film’s soundtrack + A hard copy DVD of Broken Stones or Closer to the Dream + An Ayiti Mon Amour hand-painted mug for your coffee. + All of the above (except T-shirt). International postage is not included, please add the cost to your contribution or send later.

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July 2015

1 out of 75 of claimed

Tickets to the premiere

$250 USD

You and a guest are invited to a special premiere screening of Ayiti Mon Amour in partnership with local cultural organizations in the following towns and cities: Kabic, Port-au-Prince, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Paris. Just pick your location. At the premiere you will receive a beautiful handwoven made in Haiti gift basket with gourmet coffee + Ayiti Mon Amour T-shirt. The other gifts will be sent via snail mail. *Intl. postage is not included, please add the cost to your contribution.

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September 2015

2 out of 50 of claimed

Beautiful handmade jewelry

$350 USD

You get everything at the 150 level + a piece of handcrafted jewelry by my friend Gerry Romain who makes some of the most beautiful and original jewelry on the island. Don’t just take my word for it, visit her facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/tresorsdegerry. She will have a lovely selection for you to choose from. Upon choosing this option we will send you the pictures so you can make your selection. International postage is not included.

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June 2015

1 out of 25 of claimed

Special book +VIP tickets

$350 USD

A limited edition of our production scrapbook, with drawings and photographs. We are so excited about this particular perk we've been talking about even before starting the first shoot. + 2 Vip tickets + after party (limited to the cities listed above) + All of the above. Go ahead consider yourself village royalty because that's what you are. A million thanks. *International postage is not included, please add the cost to your contribution amount.

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September 2015

0 out of 50 of claimed

Let me cook for you!

$350 USD

I grew up with the savory taste of Haitian cuisine made by mom. At first I could never emulate the exact taste, something was always missing and then eureka I found it.! Today, I can proudly say I am almost as good as my mom. You buy the ingredients and I will show up. I have other great French recipes. I am a foodie who loves great conversations and good wine. Coffee and desert are on me. Once you taste my exotic rum laced almond flourless cake, you’ll be hooked. +250 perk level.

0 out of 4 of claimed

Contributing Producer Credit

$1,000 USD

Contributing Producer Credit , how does that work? Your name is featured on a separate title card on the film's credits along with other contributing producers. You get the royal treatment of the +500 perk + 4 Vip premiere and after party tickets. + a special bottle of 8-year aged Barbancourt rum. I thank you for your trust. Let's make a great film together!

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September 2015

1 out of 6 of claimed

1 semaine dans notre maison..

$1,200 USD

Passez une semaine dans notre maison verte. Il y aura du café, du rhum et de la confiture de fruits exotique de la Vallée de Jacmel. Voire récompense numéro 14 pour les détails de la maison. Merci de nous prévenir à l’avance. On est assez souple sur le planning.

0 out of 5 of claimed

Producer +Visit us on the set

$2,500 USD

A perk in three variations. Producer Credit + 8 VIP tickets and after party. +Visit us on the set and we put you up for two nights (you pay your own travel) Or a private screening for you and a couple of your friends + all of the above Or for your non-profit (minus producer credit). Please specify via email which option you are requesting. unless this this is happening in the San Francisco Bay area or in the premiere cities, my travel expenses are not included. I can always be skyped in.

0 out of 5 of claimed

Corporate Sponsor

$3,500 USD

This opportunity is only available to brands with great reputation, operate fairly and are aligned with our own personal mission. In order words sweatshops need not contribute here. If you are the right fit and decide to contribute, you will not regret it. Your brand and logo will be featured on all of our social networks, website, publicity material. You receive free consultation on how to use video effectively and creatively to deliver your message.

0 out of 4 of claimed

Executive Producer

$5,000 USD

What does executive producer mean? On the title card in the very front of the film before the first image will be "BelleMoon Productions" and "Your name______________ " present: Ayiti Mon Amour.... You have lifetime membership in our village. You get all the gifts above and then some.. like 20 Vip tickets + 20 hard copies of the film. You are also invited to visit us on the shoot. This title also allows you a pass to any of the festivals where the film will be selected + 5 million Thanks.

1 out of 3 of claimed

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