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Her Story

Look inside the lives of trans & queer women as they navigate the intersections of desire & identity

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Her Story

Her Story

Her Story

Her Story

Her Story

Look inside the lives of trans & queer women as they navigate the intersections of desire & identity

Look inside the lives of trans & queer women as they navigate the intersections of desire & identity

Look inside the lives of trans & queer women as they navigate the intersections of desire & identity

Look inside the lives of trans & queer women as they navigate the intersections of desire & identity

Katherine Fisher
Katherine Fisher
Katherine Fisher
Katherine Fisher
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$37,875 USD by 616 backers
$35,695 USD by 577 backers on Sep 14, 2015


                                                                

Her Story is a new media series that looks inside the dating lives of trans & queer women as they navigate the intersections of desire & identity. The plot centers around two trans women in Los Angeles who have given up on love, when suddenly chance encounters give them hope. Violet is drawn to Allie, a reporter who approaches her for an interview, while career-driven Paige meets James, the first man she’s considered opening up to in years.

Her Story stars transgender writer and actor Jen Richards, accomplished trans entrepreneur and actor Angelica Ross, and writer/actor Laura Zak, star of the hit web series #Hashtag

Jen Richards and Laura Zak are co-writers on the series, with award-winning filmmaker Sydney Freeland (Drunktown’s Finest) directing. It's Executive Produced by playwright and activist Eve Ensler and Katherine Fisher of Speed of Joy Productions. 

We are currently in post-production and will be releasing Her Story in the fall of 2015.


                                                           

Principal photography concluded in May 2015, but we still need your help!

Our goal is to raise at least $35,000 in 42 days. These funds will be used to help cover post-production costs include editing, sound, music, color correction, and publicity.

If we exceed our goal, funds will be used towards the costs of shooting additional scenes, as well as added time and resources allocated to getting this series out to a larger audience.

Ultimately, we would love to turn Her Story into a full series that centers the experiences of marginalized women.



                                                                

Trans women in the media have long been punchlines, killers, indications of urban grit, pathetic tragedies, and dangerous sirens. Rarely have they been complex characters who laugh, struggle, and grow, who share strength in sisterhood, who seek and find love. Her Story depicts the unique, complicated, and very human women we see in queer communities, and explores how these women navigate the intersections of label identity and love.

At its core, this project accomplishes what we feel is most important right now for trans and queer content. From writing, to directing, to acting, to crew, Her Story tells the stories of trans and queer individuals by trans and queer individuals.

With this project we have the opportunity to positively shift cultural perceptions of trans and queer women. We invite you to join us in helping to make visible the lives of women who too often are made invisible.



                                                   

From the beginning we wanted to make Her Story available to everyone, everywhere, for free. We wanted to bring to life human experiences and characters that have previously been underrepresented, and make it available to the audience that might not have access to an online subscription. By doing so we hoped to give people of all ages and economic backgrounds access to content that better represents them, while proving to networks and studios that content is desired and therefore lucrative.

Despite limited financial resources, we were able to not only complete principal photography, but we did so with some of the top professionals in the entertainment business.

The challenges that await us include securing the funds to finish post-production, making sure we position Her Story in a way that gets the word out to the furthest reaches of the internet, and proving to networks and studios this this is content that the people want to see.

By completely self-funding pre-production and production, we hope that we’ve proven to our supporters that we will achieve our goals, and the quality and integrity of the project will be maintained throughout post-production and distribution.



                   

We understand not everyone can contribute financially and are so grateful for any assistance you can give to spread the word. A tweet, a text, a blog item, a Facebook or Instagram post, anything you can do to share our campaign with your networks will be immeasurably helpful in helping us reach our goal.

Her Story really is our story, it's for us, it's by us, it's about us, and we hope you will join us in whatever way you can.


                           

Violet

A newcomer to Los Angeles, Violet is just beginning to break free from a self-imposed isolation. She is charismatic but presents a cautious aloofness toward those who try to know her more deeply.

Played by Jen Richards


Paige

A driven, top attorney for LAMBDA Legal, Paige projects an image of composure and success, while tending to mask her vulnerability with her ambition.

Played by Angelica Ross


Allie

A reporter with a passion for social change and an endless curiosity for experiences that differ from her own, Allie sometimes struggles with remaining objective.

Played by Laura Zak


James

Intelligent and grounded, James carries the air of someone who has conquered his demons and feels ready to find a romantic partner whose sensibilities match his own. 

Played by Christian Ochoa 


Kat

With a laissez-faire attitude when it comes to other people’s sexuality and relationships, Kat enjoys using humor to challenge the firmly-held opinions of others.

Played by Fawzia Mirza 


Lisa

After overcoming violence and discrimination in her own life, and working for years at a women’s shelter, Lisa is opinionated and wary of perspectives that challenge her own sense of hard-won identity.

Played by Caroline Whitney Smith


Bad Penny

A queer musician born in the UK, Bad Penny gained a cult-following among the LGBTQ community in Brooklyn. She is playful and irreverent. 

Played by Elizabeth Francis 


Jenna

Easy-going yet discerning, Jenna has spent most of her adult life surrounding herself with like minds, and holds a cynical curiosity about those outside of her usual circles. 

Played by Kristina Mitchell


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LEAVE A MESSAGE

$100 USD
A cast member of your choosing will record a voicemail message for your phone. Choose between: Jen Richards, Angelica Ross, Laura Zak, Fawzia Mirza.
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October 2015
4 out of 10 of claimed

I WANT GOOD KARMA

$5 USD
Tax deductible good Karma!
26 claimed

TWEET ME

$10 USD
Get a social media shout out by a key member of the Her Story cast! Donation is fully tax deductible.
29 out of 100 of claimed

CHAT WITH ME

$15 USD
Private invitation to attend a live Google Hangout Q and A with cast and crew. Donation is fully tax deductible.
10 claimed
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JUST THANK ME

$20 USD
Receive a 'Special Thanks' on the Her Story website. Donation is fully tax deductible.
29 out of 100 of claimed

LET ME KEEP IT

$25 USD
Receive a digital download of Her Story upon release in fall 2015. Donation is fully tax deductible.
200 claimed

JUST THANK ME A LOT

$30 USD
Receive a 'Very Special Thanks' on the Her Story website. Donation is fully tax deductible.
33 out of 50 of claimed
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HANG OUT IN MY ROOM

$35 USD
Her Story poster signed by Jen Richards, Laura Zak, and Sydney Freeland. More added by popular demand!
20 out of 30 of claimed
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SHOW ME THE LOVE

$100 USD
Receive a video thank you from Her Story cast members. Donation is fully tax deductible.
28 out of 35 of claimed

DRESS ME UP

$350 USD
Enjoy a 4 hour style consultation with Her Story costume designer Derya Derman. This perk can be redeemed in person in the Los Angeles area, or via Skype. Donation is fully tax deductible.
1 out of 3 of claimed

I WANNA PARTY

$750 USD
Join cast and crew for a one night only party celebrating the launch of Her Story. Party will take place in Los Angeles in the fall of 2015 (travel, gas, and accommodation not included). Donation is fully tax deductible.
1 out of 50 of claimed
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HANG OUT IN MY ROOM

$35 USD
20 out of 20 of claimed
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HANG OUT WITH ME

$250 USD
2 out of 2 of claimed
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LET’S MEET

$275 USD
4 out of 4 of claimed
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GET CLOSE-UP

$500 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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LET’S CELEBRATE IN STYLE

$1,000 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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