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My Best Friend - An LGBTQ Short Film

When your best friend comes out as gay in high school, do you help him fit in or stand out?

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My Best Friend - An LGBTQ Short Film

My Best Friend - An LGBTQ Short Film

My Best Friend - An LGBTQ Short Film

My Best Friend - An LGBTQ Short Film

My Best Friend - An LGBTQ Short Film

When your best friend comes out as gay in high school, do you help him fit in or stand out?

When your best friend comes out as gay in high school, do you help him fit in or stand out?

When your best friend comes out as gay in high school, do you help him fit in or stand out?

When your best friend comes out as gay in high school, do you help him fit in or stand out?

Nicholas Hansell
Nicholas Hansell
Nicholas Hansell
Nicholas Hansell
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$5,645 USD by 151 backers
$5,335 USD by 145 backers on Jul 22, 2022

The Story

My Best Friend  follows Josh, a college sophomore, as he reconnects with his estranged best friend from High School, Eddie.  Through memories we learn what happened to their friendship as they navigated Eddie's coming out, and Josh's first kiss with a girl.  In a rural town, where everyone knows everything, is it more important to protect your friend or protect yourself? Is it important to fit in or to stand out? 

WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS GO

Making films is an expensive, complex process with a lot of moving parts. The production of this film involves a large crew and small cast and your contributions to My Best Friend will go toward - 

WHY IS THIS FILM IMPORTANT?

The creation of this film took some time, it stems from a very personal issue of self discovery that I faced in High school.  I didn't know who I loved or why I loved the people I did and not others. When growing up it can be hard to come to terms with what love means to you, and how you explain it to others and yourself.

This film challenges the idea that you need to know who you are before you can love someone else. You don't need to know if you're gay, straight or bi, because in reality everyone's story to finding who they are attracted to is different. And it happens at different times, in different places. I wish I'd known this, and I wish this film existed when I was coming to terms with my sexuality. 

Hopefully this film will touch someone struggling, and encourage them to keep going. 

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RISKS + CHALLENGES

Producing a film is a difficult journey. There are a lot of moving pieces that need to work cohesively in order to create something great. This film should have a small footprint, with a good amount of interior scenes in apartments. The challenges we will face, are gaining permits for exterior shots,  holding crew and equipment long enough to finish filming. 

With your help these challenges will be lessened :)

 

THANK YOU!

To show my appreciation  I have created rewards for your contributions to the film! My wonderful crew and I will be giving this project everything we can with whatever we have. The finished film will be submitted to festivals, and not only will you be able to see yourself in the credits, but know that you played a crucial role in getting us there.

If you aren't able to donate, there are always other ways to support the project- you can share this campaign via Facebook, Twitter, any other form and spread the word about this film to as many people as possible! 

 

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Play Date

Play Date

$20 USD
You're officially a part of the team! Welcome! Social media shoutout on the official My Best Friend film instagram page @mbfthefilm
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out!
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Pen Pal

Pen Pal

$50 USD
You will receive a personal thank you note from the director, Nicholas Hansell! + All previous packages
Included Items
  • Thank You Note
  • Social Media Shout Out!
15 claimed
Friend

Friend

$100 USD
You will receive a signed poster from the creative team and a personal THANK YOU in the credits of the film! + all previous packages!
Included Items
  • Thank You Note
  • Poster + Thank you!
  • Social Media Shout Out!
16 claimed
Best Friend

Best Friend

$250 USD
You will receive early access to the film via a digital copy before it goes to festivals! + all previous packages!
Included Items
  • Thank You Note
  • Poster + Thank you!
  • Digital Copy
  • Social Media Shout Out!
1 claimed
Best Friend Forever

Best Friend Forever

$500 USD
You will receive a key prop from the film, + all previous packages!
Included Items
  • Thank You Note
  • Poster + Thank you!
  • Digital Copy
  • Key Prop
  • Social Media Shout Out!
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Soul Mate

Soul Mate

$1,000 USD
You will be granted the best title there is: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER. Your name will be bold and bright in the credits of our film. Everyone will see, and remember your name, and know that you were a big reason for this film being made! + all previous packages
Included Items
  • Thank You Note
  • Poster + Thank you!
  • Digital Copy
  • Key Prop
  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT!
  • Social Media Shout Out!
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