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Losing your Flames

Chris Steadman wages an inner war between love and being seen as normal.

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Losing your Flames

Losing your Flames

Losing your Flames

Losing your Flames

Losing your Flames

Chris Steadman wages an inner war between love and being seen as normal.

Chris Steadman wages an inner war between love and being seen as normal.

Chris Steadman wages an inner war between love and being seen as normal.

Chris Steadman wages an inner war between love and being seen as normal.

W. Patrick Martin
W. Patrick Martin
W. Patrick Martin
W. Patrick Martin
1 Campaign |
Bedford, United States
$855 USD 9 backers
24% of $3,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Losing Your Flames was developed by Sara York and Mikel Ledesma to show the devastating effects of bullying on today's society. Coming out is a very personal experience, and each individual should set the time and place to tell their friends they are gay. But the world isn't always kind when others find out, and sometimes that unkindness is too much to take.

LGBT youth are 4 times more likely, and questioning youth are 3 times more likely to attempt suicide as their straight peers. When confronted with anger and teasing from friends and family, LGBT young are left with nowhere to turn.

Losing Your Flames provides a platform for discussion. Delving deep into the mind of teenagers caught in a crisis and feel they are alone.

Who We Are

In April 2014, Mikel Ledesma approached Sara York with a project idea and Losing Your Flames was birthed.

Sara York has been writing novels for over twelve years. Almost three years ago the injustice done to gay men became too much to ignore, and Sara switched to writing primarily gay literature, bringing to light the destruction bigotry creates. When Mikel Ledesma approached her with the idea, she agreed and wrote the original screenplay. Less than a week later Mikel presented the project to New Hope Pictures in Bedford, Tx.

With New Hope Pictures in the venture we have the pieces in place to make this undertaking come to fruition. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of LGBT and straight youth.

What We Need

Production cost for making a movie is high. As an independent author and filmmaker we need your help.

We are thankful for the skilled actors who have signed on to this project, and we want to make this film amazing not only for you, but for them. They are giving their time and for that, we thank them.

By supporting this project, you are not merely helping defray the cost of production, you are giving back to those who have worked hard to make this project a success. You are also paying it forward to those youth who will be impacted positively by this message.

What You Get

Looking at the tiers to the right, whatever option you you like. 

Losing Your Flames is so much more than a film. It is a tool to help save a life.


The Impact

Your support will create a safe place for all teens. Bullying had devastated too many for too long. Let's give a voice to those who don't feel they can speak up for themselves.

Losing Your Flames will build allies, impacting future generations. The youth saves through shining the light on the devastating effects of bullying may never speak up and say thank you, but they will be thankful for your input into this project.

Other To Dos:

1. Talk to your child’s teacher or an educator about using this amazing tool as an entry point into conversations around LGBT students.

2. Talk to your children or students about not accepting bullying.

Questions/Where to go to get answers…

Still need some convincing?

E-mail us your queries, and we’d be happy to clarify .

We are committed to helping today's youth.


New Hope Pictures is an Independent Film Company located in Bedford, Texas; owned and operated by W. Patrick Martin, who has made successful short films in the past. "Where I find Peace" recently won 3rd place Best Short Film at Lake Charles Film Festival in 2013, Best Actress Gwendolynn Murphy.   With five partners in place at New Hope we strive to make the best product of short or feature films.

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Mason's Perk

$10 USD
A special thanks on "Losing your Flames" Official Facebook page
0 claimed

Amy's Perk

$25 USD
Personal "Thank You" on Losing your Flames Facebook page, Special Thanks in the movie & a digital copy of the film. Behind the scenes photo signed by cast and crew.
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
2 claimed

Dave's Perk

$50 USD
All of the above plus a DVD copy of Losing your Flames and 11x17 poster.
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
2 claimed

Macy's Perk

$100 USD
All of the above. Signed copy of DVD and 11x17 poster by cast and crew of Losing your Flames.
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
1 claimed

Greg's Perk

$250 USD
All of the above. Signed book novel from Sara York.
0 claimed

Lindsay's Perk

$500 USD
all of the above plus an Associate Producer credit in the film and on IMDb. Signed double film of Losing your Flames and Shattered.
1 claimed

Chris' Perk

$750 USD
all of the above plus an Executive Producer credit in the film and on IMDb. 2 tickets to the premiere. (Travel and Lodging not included)
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