SPROUT – A SHORT FILM

PLEASE NOTE: Ideally our goal is 5,000 dollars but have set the bar starting at 500$ as we humbly and graciously accept any support from you. 

We are group of independent filmmakers on a mission to passionately bring the voice of the Guatemalan people to the screen. 

Contribute and your support will go towards getting the film made and seen around the globe -- the most important part. HELP US GIVE GUATEMALA A VOICE IN CINEMA! 

Ideally our goal is 5,000 dollars but have set the bar starting at 500$ as we humbly and graciously accept any support from you.

SYNOPSIS –

Sprout is the story of a young Guatemalan girl’s mission to help find a solution to her family’s farming dilemma through relentless study and humble science experiments. It is a creative, inspiring and informative look on life & resourcefulness on Guatemalan farmlands.

We follow Astrid, racing against time, to develop an effective fertilizing solution as we simultaneously follow two scientists who explore the aftermath of mono-crop outsourcing. While the story carries scientific undertones, it is ultimately about the power of the mind and human spirit.

Our choice for a narrative short medium over a documentary was to allow innovative storytelling and compelling creative vision (including dream-like ANIMATION) to inspire and motivate audiences.

Written by a talented Latino actor/writer team, Henry Alberto and Evelyn Lorena and directed by talented filmmaker Maris Lidaka, we are convinced the short has potential to move audiences and bring light to a dire reality – that of crop outsourcing and subsequent poverty in Guatemala.

MISSION STATEMENT –

To create an innovative and compelling story that both raises awareness and entertains.

Earlier this year, upon Evelyn Lorena’s return from her native homeland of Guatemala, she sat down with this creative team of individuals to share her stories and experiences of Guatemala’s native people, particularly one’s from rural areas. Moved by what was discussed and learning more about the ethical, financial and scientific aspects behind their poverty, our script arose – or “sprouted” if you will.

SPROUT has a truly impressive creative team, which has come together for three reasons:

·  To bring consciousness to several issues that affects not only the Guatemalan people but the global economy: poverty and hunger among rural farmers; over mono-cropping and the impacts on soil as well as the aftermath on subsistence farmers’ well-being and lifestyle; and potential creative ethical solutions that minimize mono-crop cultivation.

·  To gain opportunity for a wider audience through media and American & International Film Festivals

·  To celebrate the work and resourcefulness of the Guatemalan farmer, so as to create appreciation, inspiration, and awareness on a global scale.

CALL TO ACTION –

Help us keep the story authentic and GO TO GUATEMALA!

We are currently working with the Guatemalan government and several foundations for backing but of course are not always guaranteed – in the mean time we need your help!! AS WE BEGIN PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN A MONTH!

Your funds will be going straight to production costs that include state of the art gear/filming equipment and animation requirements as well as airfare if needed.

This is a passion project and with your donation, you will be helping us create a beautiful and creative portrait of a country while also raise awareness about a dire situation that affects us on a global scale. Thank you!

CREATIVE TEAM –

Click to find out more about our impressive creative team, including their award-winning films:

MARIS LIDAKA (director)

EVELYN LORENA (writer, actress, producer)

HENRY ALBERTO (writer, actor, producer)

SAMANTHA COLICCHIO (actress, producer)