We're back!
My team and I are more than ready to bring a successful conclusion to our campaign chapter. With the generosity of incredible people like Melanie Wise (from the Artemis Film Festival), Jennifer Waltzer, Writer/Producer Susan Cohen, James Russell, friends Jason and JoanClaire, TV Editor La-Aja Hernandez, Music Producer Jay Moore and former Lifetime Executive, Jenny Alonzo, we were able to secure our 2nd shooting location at TBoyles Tavern in Pasadena, Ca.
With eight feature screenplays and TV pilots and seven short films to my credit, I have a solid drive to succeed. I have more than an interest in filmmaking-it truly holds a long term lease in my heart; I have no doubt that writing/directing is where I belong. With more than 12 years progressive experience to my credit, this journey, sometimes painful, has taught me patience and endurance. No time is ever wasted and no effort is useless.
ABOUT THE R WORD
My latest passion project and 8th short film will be-The R Word . I am compelled to make "The R Word," because I want to send viewers down a personal rabbit hole of dark secrets, grief and misery. While it simmers with a quiet anger, The R Word exposes every raw nerve, as two profoundly different women spend one morning drinking whiskey and having a verbal sparring match about their mutual rapist. As it intriguingly toys with thriller conventions, the lead character, Grace, makes an aggressive move and kidnaps Robin, the wife of her rapist, in an attempt to understand why she refuses to report her own attack.
The R Word is an utterly compelling story that leads into some very unexpected directions. This short film will be uncomfortable, perhaps even disturbing as these women struggle not to drown in their grief and to find a way to repair the trauma they’ve experienced.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Your contributions will not only help produce a black & white short film that will be stylized and absorbing; lightening in a bottle with a breathless pace, but it will also be helping with obtaining the following:
Skilled actors
Talented crew
Location fees - The Goal Is Complete!
Equipment rentals
Music
Makeup
Catering
Editing and post production (color correction, titles, sound editing)
With your generous contributions, nothing about The R Word will look or feel artificial. Producing a short film where the topic of rape is at its core, is not a straightforward method. However, with a first-rate cast and crew, I know that we can create something thoughtful and fill each frame with an image that is as gripping as it is harsh.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Writer/Director:
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With the skills to push the boundaries of visionary excellence, Angie is a fearless talent, an out-of-the-box self-starter and a diverse voice writing stories that no one else is telling.
Producer/Editor:
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With two feature films to her credit and in development on her 3rd feature, Michelle’s innovative skills as an editor are almost superhuman. Consistently working in new media, online and independent productions, “The R Word” is her 5th collaboration with Angie.
Composer:
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With experience and finesse, Donald is commands every stage. He is a professional saxophonist, arranger, and film composer who has worked with Maya Rudolph, Queen Latifah and Janelle Monae (just to drop some names).
Sound/Boom Dude:
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Ian Galindo is a multi-talented guy whose technique, vision and style make him stand out in his field.
Makeup Artist:
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Jennifer has worked on productions with AARP, ABC, AmEx, Delta Dental, Donate Life, FedEx, FOOD.com, GMC, Instagram, Jos. A. Banks, Microsoft, SoFi, State Farm, Sundance, Sweet Legs, and Toyota
Cinematographer:
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As a cinematographer, Sarah strives to create visually striking work infused with meaning, emotion, and symbolism.
The Cast
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Dralla Aierken is an actress based in Los Angeles. Originally from Urumqi, China, she speaks three languages and got her MFA in acting from A.R.T. at Harvard. She has since been acting in films, plays and music videos.Some of her works include; The Light Princess (off- Broadway), Seven Days ("Ri Luo Qi Ci"), and Journey to the West.
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Emily Adams most recently appeared in Season 4 of Silicon Valley on HBO and Season 3 of American Crime on ABC. She is thrilled to be working with Angie Comer again after previously starring in her last two shorts "Penis Envy" and "#Captive."
This production will be a reflection of my team as a whole; from the editor to the production assistant, I guarantee that we will give the best of ourselves, this story and the way we tell it matters to all of us as it will to you.
The R Word deserves to have a voice.
