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Fly Like a Girl - Documentary Film

Fly Like a Girl will inspire girls and women who no longer want to be passengers.

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Fly Like a Girl - Documentary Film

Fly Like a Girl - Documentary Film

Fly Like a Girl - Documentary Film

Fly Like a Girl - Documentary Film

Fly Like a Girl - Documentary Film

Fly Like a Girl will inspire girls and women who no longer want to be passengers.

Fly Like a Girl will inspire girls and women who no longer want to be passengers.

Fly Like a Girl will inspire girls and women who no longer want to be passengers.

Fly Like a Girl will inspire girls and women who no longer want to be passengers.

Katie McEntire Wiatt
Katie McEntire Wiatt
Katie McEntire Wiatt
Katie McEntire Wiatt
1 Campaign |
Lakeland, United States
$11,315 USD 153 backers
7% of $150,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Fly Like a Girl explores the courageous history of women in aviation. This feature-length documentary reveals the contributions women have made to aviation and brings to light the many women who are doing extraordinary work in aviation and STEM today. Fly Like a Girl also examines why many young girls don’t see themselves in aviation / STEM related fields and how society can begin to change this perception. Fly Like a Girl will inspire girls and women who no longer want to be passengers.

 
Why Support Fly Like a Girl?
 
Even in our modern society, there are many barriers that still exist for women.  There are so many reasons for this- socioeconomic, inequality, education, self esteem, the list goes on.  A recent study in Science Magazine found that young girls are less likely to think their own gender is smart.  In order to change this narrative, it is crucial that girls and women see people like themselves, achieving great things in their fields.  
 
It is also extremely important  to bring more girls and women into aviation/STEM fields.  Women make up half of the college educated workforce, yet they are significantly underrepresented in STEM/aviation fields.  More specifically, American women make up approximately six percent of the pilot population.  We don’t think it is too dramatic to say our future depends on bringing more women to the table of aviation/STEM.  In the next 20 years our world will face a major shortage of pilots and aviation related personnel.  We depend on aviation for a wide variety of reasons and this critical shortage will affect us all directly.  We believe that women, their views, experiences and skills, will help find solutions to the impending aviation crisis. When you support Fly Like a Girl you will join a movement that is dedicated to empowering and encouraging girls and women.
 
A Message From the Director
 
I am a former elementary educator.  It was during my time as a primary school teacher that I first developed the idea for Fly Like a Girl. I saw first hand the gap in confidence young female students felt in the classroom, especially in relation to STEM subjects. I remember one student in particular, she was struggling with a math problem. She said, “Ms. Wiatt, girls just aren’t good at math.” This student’s statement had a profound effect on me. Perhaps because it reminded me of a math teacher I had in 5th grade who told me, “Some girls, like you, just can’t do math.”  I couldn’t shake the feeling that this was a very common experience for many young girls.  
 
Around the same time, aviation and STEM education became more significant in my life.  I saw Patty Wagstaff and several other strong aerobatic female pilots perform, I read a variety of books on historic female aviators, and had the honor to hear Dr. Mae Jemison and other STEM speakers.  I also had the opportunity to be part of creating several films for the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Center for Excellence.  All of these moments instilled in me a passion to help change how young girls and women perceive themselves and what they have to offer to our world.  I decided that aviation, with its diverse opportunities in everything from engineering to aerobatics, is an excellent vehicle to tell this story.
 

Rewards:

SUN 'n FUN Perk T-Shirt

In honor of the SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, we are offering an exclusive perk level. This perk includes a Fly Like a Girl shirt in blue which reminds us of the sunny Florida skies we love! You can find this perk at the $30 SUN 'n FUN level. 

 

Poster

(Final Layout may have additional text under the logo) 

The poster will be available in a downloadable 8X10 version as well as a high quality printed version.  It can be found at various levels.  

Exclusive FLY LIKE a GIRL FILM T-shirt

This exclusive film t-shirt can be found at the Bessie Coleman ($50) level.  It comes in both v-neck and crew.  

About our Team

Indie Atlantic Films was founded in 2006.  Since that time, we have worked on story driven films across the country.  Fly Like a Girl is our step into feature length films.  Our team is extremely hard working and we all bring richly different skills and talents to the table.   Each person on our team has already put in countless hours of developing ideas, filming, editing, and researching in order to tell the story with excellence. To learn more about Indie Atlantic and our team please visit our website.

Why are we using Indie GoGo?

This project is so important to our team that we have been self funding the production.  We have already invested thousands of our own dollars and many hours in bringing this important story to life.  With your help we can expand the story, include women in many diverse aviation fields, and show the incredible work that is being done across the country by women.  

The funding we receive will go to 3 main sections:

-Production, Post Production, Rewards & Promotion

Production

A percentage of funds raised will go toward the actual cost of traveling to the various locations for the documentary.  The funds will help cover the cost of the production crew, gear rentals, and travel.  As of now we have filmed people in our home state of Florida to keep the cost down.  With your help we can expand the narrative and conduct interviews in diverse locations.   

Post Production
A good portion of the funds will go toward post production cost. Here are some example expenses: Archival Photos/Video Licensing, Music Licensing/composing, Editing, Color/Audio Correction, Film Festival Submissions, Legal Fees.  Our goal is to make a high quality film that will attract a wide audience of viewers.  

Rewards & Promotion:

A percent of the funds will go for fulfillment of the rewards and the fees for IndieGoGo / payment transactions.  We will also be doing promotion of the film through social media and other outlets.

Risks & Challenges

Licensing / Legal
We know that with any creative project you can face adversity in the paperwork.  Our team has worked on countless projects that involve licensing and the legality of creative works but the risk is still there.  We have budgeted to cover the potential cost, but until we are deep in post production we will not know the full cost of licensing/legal fees with Fly Like a Girl.  Our goal is to be fair to everyone involved and maintain clear communication.

Digital Copy Reward
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with Fly Like a Girl.  The delivery of the finished film to our backers will be determined by film festival guidelines and any distribution the film may receive.  We cannot guarantee a specific date the digital copy reward will be sent out, but we can assure you our backers will always be a priority with any distribution Fly Like a Girl receives.

Film Festival Submissions
Our goal is to hit the submission season for 2018-2019 film festivals.  This is doable, but with all projects any hiccup can delay the whole process.  Through our online presence, we will keep everyone updated on the production and delivery of all rewards.  

Other Ways You Can Help

We value every contribution to this campaign, no matter how large or small.  We also recognize that you may not be able to give at this time, but we would still love your help in making this film a reality.  Here are some ways you can help:

Share the Campaign 
Use Indiegogo’s “share” feature to promote this project through social media and tag us or use #flylikeagirl. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Tell Friends and Family About the Film
Tell others about the film. The most up to date information on the film can be found on our website, www.flylikeagirl.film, as well as our social media pages.  

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SUN 'n FUN Exclusive

$30 USD
In honor of the SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, we are offering an exclusive perk level. This perk includes a Fly Like a Girl shirt in blue which reminds us of the sunny Florida skies we love! This level also includes all previous perks. See the shirt in the story section of this campaign.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Blue T-shirt (SNF Exclusive)
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
25 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Amelia Earhart

$10 USD
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself." You will receive regular behind the scenes e-mails and updates from our team as well as your name listed under the "Special Thanks" section of our website.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Pancho Barnes

$25 USD
"When you have a choice, choose happy!" You will receive all the previous level rewards & a downloadable film 8X10 poster.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
10 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Bessie Coleman

$50 USD
"I refused to take no for an answer." All previous rewards & an official "Fly Like a Girl" film t-shirt.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
24 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Katherine Stinson

$75 USD
"I have found that women are not only just as much interested as men are in flying, but apparently have less fear than the men have. " All previous reward items & a digital copy of the film. Please note the digital film release date is TBD but all other reward items will be sent by summer 2017.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Digital Copy of Film
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
14 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Willa Brown

$125 USD
"During the past three years I have devoted full time to aviation, and for the most part marked progress has been made." All previous rewards and your name listed in the film credits under "Special Thanks" at the end of the film. Please note the digital film release date is TBD but all other reward items will be sent summer 2017.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Name In Credits
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Digital Copy of Film
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
15 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Mary Riddle

$250 USD
"Come on, let's help fill the sky with thunder birds." All previous rewards and a limited edition poster and a personalized video message from the film set with the director and crew. Please note the digital film release date is TBD but all other reward items will be sent by summer 2017.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Name In Credits
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Digital Copy of Film
  • Personalized video message
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Cornelia Fort

$500 USD
"The only way to show the disbelievers, the snickering hangar pilots, is to show them." All previous rewards & a high quality printed film poster.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Name In Credits
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Digital Copy of Film
  • High Quality Film Poster
  • Personalized video message
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Harriet Quimby

$2,500 USD
"There is no reason why the aeroplane should not open up a fruitful occupation for women." All previous rewards & Call/Skype the director. Please note the digital film release date is TBD, all other reward items will be sent by summer 2017.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Name In Credits
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Digital Copy of Film
  • High Quality Film Poster
  • Call w/Producers & Director
  • Personalized video message
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Sally Ride

$5,000 USD
"The view of Earth is spectacular." All previous rewards as well as Associate Producer credit (IMDB Credit) & 2 tickets to film screening in the US (travel not included). Please note the digital film release date is TBD, all other reward items will be sent summer 2017.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Digital Copy of Film
  • High Quality Film Poster
  • Call w/Producers & Director
  • 2 Tickets to US Screening
  • Personalized video message
  • Special Thanks on Film Website
  • Associate Producer Credit
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Betty Skelton

$15,000 USD
"You must learn how to face danger and understand fear, yet not be afraid." All previous rewards as well as Producer credit (IMDB credit) & dinner with the director. Please note the digital film release date, film screening tickets, & dinner with director are TBD, all other rewards sent summer 2017. Travel for dinner and screening not included.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Updates
  • Downloadable 8x10 Film Poster
  • Digital Copy of Film
  • High Quality Film Poster
  • Call w/Producers & Director
  • Producer Credit
  • 2 Tickets to US Screening
  • Dinner with Director
  • Personalized video message
  • Tshirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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