Short Summary
Four Minutes.
I had no idea that it would only take four minutes to start a raging fire.
Three years ago, the Youtube algorithms recommended a four minute video to me at random. It was the story of a woman who had survived six years in the human sex trade industry. At the end of that four minutes - a fire had been lit.
For a year, that fire continued to grow inside. I studied the statistics, the effects, and how close to home the epidemic of human trafficking actually was. My research needed to be done in small increments of knowledge and facts because the subject was often too heavy. I had read many stories about "rescue" and busts that had occurred in my own city of Winnipeg. At the end of my reading, I was plagued by one question: what next? What happens next for the victims of these terrible crimes? The news had made it sound like they were free to live their own lives with no mention of post-traumatic disorders, rehabilitation, and how they were going to keep them safe. I thought to myself: You can't rescue somebody from being stranded in the ocean and drop them on a deserted island. I knew more needed to be said about life post-trafficking.
Every day with new information pouring in by the minute, I knew I had to do something. People needed to know how deeply rooted this problem is in our countries. It needed to be shouted from the rooftops but instead I did what I knew best - I wrote a screenplay. A story that continues when we stop reading.
A script written and rewritten at least a dozen times. The story continuously changing with every rewrite. Soon, I began to share my ideas and a small team formed behind the undeveloped script. Fast forward two years, "Sunrise" has finally come together.
What We Need
When producing a short such as ours, there are expenses. In order to produce the best quality possible we need the equipment, more specifically the camera, sound and lighting equipment. Other expenses include paying our very talented cast and crew members for our five day shoot in Winnipeg, MB.For a five day shoot there are costs that include travel costs, accommodations and food to ensure everybody is comfortable as we shoot the heavy material.
LOCATION
This May, we will be shooting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. "Sunrise" was born in our hometown and it seems right to bring it life here as well.
EQUIPMENT
When creating any piece, the visuals and sound are a huge part of the connection between audience and the piece itself. We believe that presenting the best possible quality of both video and sound - will only strengthen out connection with you, our audience and further enhance the quality of this amazing story.
Other Ways You Can Help
Visit our website to learn how you can purchase a "People Are Not For Sale" T-Shirt. All funds go towards the production of this film.
Share! Share! Share!
The best way to show your support is to get the word out. Use the hashtag #SunriseTheMovie. Tell us your story, tell us what sunrise means to you, tell us how we can get the word out in your community!
