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''Heroes'' Short Film

A thought provoking twist to the little fairy tale that is our lives.

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''Heroes'' Short Film

''Heroes'' Short Film

''Heroes'' Short Film

''Heroes'' Short Film

''Heroes'' Short Film

A thought provoking twist to the little fairy tale that is our lives.

A thought provoking twist to the little fairy tale that is our lives.

A thought provoking twist to the little fairy tale that is our lives.

A thought provoking twist to the little fairy tale that is our lives.

Megan Pham
Megan Pham
Megan Pham
Megan Pham
1 Campaign |
Toronto, Canada
$377 USD $377 USD 9 backers
77% of $485 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
"Heroes; Or, the Masculine Insecurity" offers a thought provoking twist to the classic fairy-tale story. We grow up learning to fit ourselves into this fairy tale of the princess and the knight. It resonates with us: we like the thought of saving someone, and the thought of being saved. But in this modern newfangled world, learning when to follow those inclinations, and when to distance from it, becomes key.

“Heroes; Or, the Masculine Insecurity”

Who We Are

We are Megan Pham-Quan and Archie Zhang, the producer and writer/director of “Heroes; Or, the Masculine Insecurity,” respectively.

Archie is a medical student at McMaster University with a background in Health Sciences and English Literature and Cultural Studies.

Megan is a first year double major in Philosophy and Women and Gender Studies at the University of Toronto.

Both of us are making our debut in the film industry with “Heroes; Or, the Masculine Insecurity.” The film is set to screen at the 2018 Toronto LGBT Film Festival, Inside Out. With the support of our amazing directing and producing mentors (shout out to Lora Campbell), we are so excited to get started with this fantastic project.

What We Need

This film is a part of the Inside Out New Visions Program for emerging filmmakers and producers (https://www.insideout.ca/initiatives/new-visions). We have received $1500 in funding from this program. We are looking to raise an additional $700. This money will go towards several necessary expenses!

  • Compensation for cast and crew members so that we can pay our team for their skill and talent
  • Set design to make our locations look beautiful
  • On-set catering to keep everyone well-fed and happy
  • Other costs such as gas money, location fees, office expenses

Perks!

We appreciate any fundraising help that we can get. To show our appreciation, we have compiled a list of perks to share with our fundraisers.

  • A Personalized Thank You Email
  • A Personalized Thank You Card
  • A Signed Poster
  • A Signed Script
  • An Associate Producer credit to any person who donates $350 or more

The Impact

What can I say? We live in a world of heroes and damsels. These are the stories that make the heart go soft, and the mind go mush. Heroes go around their day looking for things to save and proving their worth. When Damsels close their eyes, they picture themselves safe and secure, comfort in the thought that someone will take care of them.

But in this new world of intermixed gender roles and fluid power dynamics, a simple binary simply will not do. Rather than throwing these gender roles out the window, this film advocates that we should learn to step in and step out of these roles accordingly. The film warns not to absorb these gender roles as our identity, but instead use them for what they're there for--a heart-warming exercise in storytelling.

“Heroes; Or, the Masculine Insecurity” will have its world premiere at the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival in Toronto in June. It will reach vast audiences within the queer community and beyond.

Other Ways You Can Help

Without your help, “Heroes; Or, the Masculine Insecurity” will not exist.

Please support us in any way you feel able:

  • Buy a perk
  • Post this campaign on social media
  • Help us spread the word

Thank you from our entire team!

 

 

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A Personalized Thank You Email

Currency Conversion $3 USD $4 USD (16% off)
$5 CAD
You will receive our undying love and gratitude for helping us transform our vision into a reality.
Included Items
  • A Personalized Email Thank You
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 claimed

A Personalized Thank You Card

Currency Conversion $14 USD $17 USD (20% off)
$20 CAD
We will thank you for your kind donation with a personalized thank you card
Included Items
  • A Personalized Thank You Card
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
2 claimed
Ships to Canada

A Signed Copy of the Script

Currency Conversion $21 USD $24 USD (14% off)
$30 CAD
Receive a signed copy of the script of "Heroes; Or, the Masculine Insecurity" by the eloquent and talented Archie Zhang (writer/director)
Included Items
  • A Signed Copy of the Script
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
2 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to Canada

A Signed Poster

Currency Conversion $35 USD $38 USD (9% off)
$50 CAD
Receive a signed poster from the creative and witty Archie Zhang (writer/director). Keep this one around and it may be worth millions in a few years!
Included Items
  • A Signed Poster
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to Canada

An Associate Producer credit

Currency Conversion $69 USD $142 USD (51% off)
$100 CAD
We will publicly thank you for your generous contribution by putting your name in the credits as an associate producer. We'd love to have you there!
Included Items
  • An Associate Producer Credit
2 out of 3 of claimed

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