The Story

Say Grace is the story of Teresa, who, although now a nun, never got over the woman who broke her heart twelve years before, Grace. But when Grace shows up in church, Teresa has a life-changing choice to make.

As the narrative cuts back and forth between present day in the 80s and glimpses of their life together in 1968, we understand how drastically Teresa’s life has changed - from a youth full of light-heartedness, freedom and love to a more composed existence meant to serve a higher purpose.

But what is the life Teresa truly wants for herself? And will she be brave enough to commit to it? What if in the end it’s precisely her understanding of faith which leads her back to the woman she loves?

What We Need & What You Get

Every single penny from your donations will go towards covering the costs of:

• Equipment: We want to give our team the best tools possible to get the job done. So, we plan to shoot Say Grace on Arri Alexa as we feel this will give us the best picture quality for the film. We want our production design to give the warmth and feel that the script deserves, our sound department the time and equipment they need to record the picturesque hills of Italy, and all of our post department the tool, expertise and communication that is required.
• Location: We’re lucky to shoot in the beautiful town of Sassello and on the coast of the Mediterranean sea. Sassello is a historical town in the centre of Liguria, with long-winding country roads and buildings that have been preserved throughout centuries. It’s famous worldwide for its production of a almond-based dessert called Amaretto, from which the liquor takes its name. The region itself is only a couple hours from the South of France, so imagine many similar idyllic landscapes but a lot less touristy.
   

The Perks

We have some divine prizes for everyone who chooses to invest in our beloved short. Check them out on the side bar, but to give you a taste these include:

• VIP screening
• A signed copy of the script
• An exclusive dinner with the crew at a secret London Location
• 2 night stay in Italy
   

The Team

PHIL HAWKINS, Director

Phil is a commercials and film director. Having been at the helm of over 100 television commercials and five feature films, his work has been aired internationally and sold to studios such as Sony Pictures, Lionsgate and Netflix. Aside from helping sell stuff on the telly, his real passion is in narrative storytelling and is always on the look out for stories that just need to be told… regardless of the length. Whether it’s 30 seconds or 120 minutes, Phil brings over 10 years directing experience to the team of SAY GRACE and is excited to help bring this beautiful and important story to the screen.

ALESSIA GALATINI, Writer

Originally from Italy, Alessia moved to London in 2014, where she graduated with a 1st class BA in Creative Writing and is currently studying for an MA in Screenwriting.

Last year, she won the Sandra Ashman prize for fiction and her short film scripts have been shortlisted for the 2018 Film in Cork Scheme and the 50/50 London Eastside Scheme. She likes to write the films she’s want to see (duh) and she’s particularly keen on female-driven LGBT stories which aim to do something fresh and turn tropes up their heads.

ALEXANDRA AGOSHKOVA, Producer

With a background in television and live broadcasting, Alexandra has ample experience in a variety of fast paced and dynamic environments: live news, talk shows, fashion shoots, music videos and feature films. She is a confident project lead and has supervised shoots from storyboarding to launch, making sure they are on schedule and on budget whilst also looking after the team and the clients. Her go-to approach and vibrant attitude will provide Say Grace with the boost it needs to come to screens near you.

THANK YOU

Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help. We welcome any ideas and suggestions, feel free to contact us at saygracefilm@gmail.com

We really appreciate all the time and effort you are putting into supporting our campaign, Say Grace would not be possible without you!