Short Summary
TLBM productions is an indie production company based in Michigan. Two of our members have a passion for raising awarness about human trafficking. Bethany the founder gave a report in college on how prevalent human trafficking was in Orange County, California. Savannah an actress and producer in the company is getting a masters in forensic psychology, because of human trafficking. She knows too many stories and close calls. This film will show how close this problem is to us.
What We Need & What You Get
We are trying to raise $5000. Whatever is raised we will use. The money will go towrds securing locations specifically an office that will work as a police station and the hospital. It will also go to secruring costumes for the officers. The make-up needs to be top notch so teh funds raised will go towards that. And then of course feeding the cast and crew, and provinding gas moeny.
If you help back this film, not only will you be hleping raise awareness but you will be rewarded. Somecool perks include, a call fomr the actors on set, a signed copy of the script with notes, DVDs and even a chance to appear in the film.
The Impact
TLBM producitons is all about making films that show real life.We have made films about one of the members personal sexual assault stories and the hope for love after, Holden Family Plan is about a newlywed couple that adopts their orphaned niece. We have a film currently in post produciton about a young woman diagnosed wiht cancer and how it affects not jsut her.
Human Trafficking is a very real problem in the world. Many poeple think that it ony happens overseas or during big events. The reality is it happens every day right in our own backyards, or even right down the street. This film will look at a common trap used by traffickers and how it really can happen to anyone, and how their fmailes are affected.
Risks & Challenges
We know making any film can be challenging, especially one that deals with such a sensitive subject as human trafficking. As filmmmakers you want to make it as true to life, but also being careful to not make it seem like you are just acting or creating a reenactment.
Any time you make a film some challenges you an face are shoot delays due to weather, or locatiosn. Also actors getting sick or having scheuduling conflicts. We have made films that faced a lot of challenges, one we had an actor drop out during filming due to family emergency. We had back up actors, also we will work with all the actors to make a schedule that works for everyone.
Other Ways You Can Help
We know that not everyone will be able to contribute finacially, and that's okay. You can help get the word out by sharing our campaign on facebook, twitter, instagram, email. Indiegogo has some amazing share tools. Word of mouth. Also we can accept donatons of meals or props or something else for the film.