Plot:

In the year 2075, America has been torn apart by the effects of climate change. The economy has deteriorated, national security has been weakened, and coastline communities have been displaced. After a dramatic rise in civil unrest, the government has declared martial law. While the new militarized form of government controls small pockets of the United States, the majority of the country has been reduced to a savage wasteland. 

Motherland Departed follows the journey of a young woman named Luna living in this near future dystopia. Recruited as a little girl into a tribe known as the Copperheads, Luna has been brought up as a ruthless, desensitized killer. But after a failed initiation ritual, Luna is left to die as punishment. A random act of kindness saves Luna’s life and reintroduces her to the concept of compassion. We watch Luna as she grapples with her own humanity and the innocence that was stolen away from her as a little girl. Ultimately, Motherland Departed is a story about the power of empathy in a world defined by destruction and violence. 

Director:

Jamila J. Brown was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated with a degree in communications and creative writing from Manhattanville College. Jamila has always had a passion for telling stories, however it wasn't until her senior year in college when she won the Dan Patterson screenwriting award that she knew filmmaking was a world she needed to be a part of. In the summer of 2014 she made her first debut as a director, writer, and producer of GoFish, a short film inspired by her neighborhood. For Jamila creating films gives her the chance to not just exist in the world, but to make an impact while existing.  

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Director’s Statement:

"Naturally, as a female director any opportunity to tell the story of a badass chick is a great opportunity and that is what drew me to this script. I love the idea of showing the many layers of women on screen. For me Luna is that character and I can't wait to tell her story! I also love that this is a story of foresight---what will the the world become if we don't learn to take care of it? Pretty thought provoking, but a good time!” - Jamila 

Writer/ Producer:

Nick Wheelehon grew up in St. Louis, MO. He moved to New York in 2012 to attend New York University Tisch School of the Arts. While attending NYU, he studied screenwriting and completed his first screenplay, Ace of Alice.  Ace of Alice was featured in NYU’s 2016 Artist’s Showcase, was a runner-up in the 12th Annual American Gem Short Screenplay Competition, and was a second round semifinalist in the 2016 Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition. Motherland Departed is Nick’s second screenplay and his first being produced. 

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Concept Art:

Budget:

We're planning on a 3-5 day shoot beginning in early fall.  

Funds from Indiegogo will go towards:

-Pay for cast/ crew

-Rental of equipment

-Costume/ make-up

-Props

-Locations

-Travel Expenses

-Catering

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