Short Summary
My name is Lynn Churbaji, a Syrian-American writer and director based in Atlanta, Georgia. I'm a Senior Film and Television student at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Inspired by a family friend, 'Ibrahim' is the story of a family of Syrian refugees new to America and their struggles as they learn to accept that their new home isn’t just a temporary fix. With an ensemble cast, I wish to convey a story that I believe very few people are aware of, but one that almost 32 million refugees around the world can relate to. With family of my own that live around the world as asylum seekers, this story hits close to home.
With your support, this film can be brought to life! From locations to equipment to feeding cast and crew, your donations will help us take this story to the big screens.
What We Need & What You Get
In order to make this story come to life, we are aiming to raise $7,000. Here is a quick breakdown of how your donations will be used:
- 23.3%: Insurance/Festivals
- 18.6%: Locations
- 16.4%: Feeding cast and crew on set
- 15.9%: Equipment rental
- 8.3%: Production design/Wardrobe
- 6.9%: Casting
- 6.2%: Post
- 4.2%: Transportation
If we cannot reach 7k by the end of our fundraising period, a majority of your donations will be used for locations, equipment rentals, casting and food.
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The Impact
If there is one thing we want audiences to take away from this film, it’s the importance of
cherishing what you have. Many refugees will be able to relate to the story of Ibrahim, but more importantly, as people who are blessed enough to be able to safely live in their own countries, we will be able to learn about the reality of these refugee families and the struggles they face that we might not think about on a day to day basis.
Risks & Challenges
There will be some obstacles along the way in the process of creating this film. Our biggest hurdles are casting and locations. We are hoping to find talented Syrian actors to accurately represent the characters. With your support, we can broaden our search and have access to a larger pool of actors. As for locations, we are determined to accurately display a typical refugee home here in America, and with your support, we can do just that!
Other Ways You Can Help
Donations aren't the only way you can support us. Spreading the news about our project and campaign can also make a huge difference! You can also check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more updates and behind-the-scenes content!
Instagram: @ibrahim_shortfilm
Facebook: Ibrahim Shortfilm