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Vive un Día a la Vez

Trapped in suburbia, daring and vivacious Kat struggles to come to terms with her father's death.

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Vive un Día a la Vez

Vive un Día a la Vez

Vive un Día a la Vez

Vive un Día a la Vez

Vive un Día a la Vez

Trapped in suburbia, daring and vivacious Kat struggles to come to terms with her father's death.

Trapped in suburbia, daring and vivacious Kat struggles to come to terms with her father's death.

Trapped in suburbia, daring and vivacious Kat struggles to come to terms with her father's death.

Trapped in suburbia, daring and vivacious Kat struggles to come to terms with her father's death.

Matthew Montez
Matthew Montez
Matthew Montez
Matthew Montez
2 Campaigns |
Whitestone, United States
$2,354 USD 29 backers
42% of $5,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Our Story 

A couple months after her father's passing, loud and rambunctious fifteen-year old Kat Barco struggles adapting to her new way of life without him. She questions and blames everything. Her mother and her constantly clash, her faith is in shambles, she can't even get herself back into her art; something that she used to love to do when her father was alive. A coming of age story about loss and processing grief, Kat remembers the mantra her father instilled in her; to take life "un día a la vez" or "one day at a time". 

 

Mi Gente 

Matthew Montez - Director

Matthew Montez is a BFA Film thesis student at the School of Visual Arts. He has been involved in the world of film and storytelling since 2016. Working on student and professional film-sets alike, Matthew has gained invaluable experience on the field. Matthew specializes in sound production and screenwriting. He uses these mediums as a way to articulate his visions to the outside world. A writer at heart, Matthew hopes to translate his words onto the silver screen one day. 'Vive un Día a la Vez' will be Matthew's thesis film, a project that embraces both his hispanic background and suburban upbringing. 

Kirsty O'Donnell - Producer

Born and raised is Glasgow, Scotland, Kirsty moved to New York City to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Film at the School of Visual Arts. While still living in Glasgow, Kirsty attained a BA joint honors degree in Marketing and Business Law from the University of Strathclyde. She has used both of her degrees while writing, directing and producing a variety of projects. Kirsty has interned at the International Emmys in New York City as well as the television show ‘Family Pictures USA’.  Working alongside Matthew, Kirsty is excited to produce ‘Vive un Día a La Vez’ and be a part of this amazing project.

Giulia Aguiar - Assistant Director

Giulia is a Brazilian filmmaker based in New York City. She has worked on several music videos for renowned Brazilian artists and a PBS docuseries called Family Pictures USA. She’s a producer, assistant director and director with experience in several areas in the film industry internationally. Matthew and her have worked together for several years and she can’t wait to add 'Vive un Día a la Vez' to her list of films.

 

The Rundown

In order to make this film come to life, we need your help! Below, I will share a breakdown of what we'll specifically need funding for to shoot this project safely and effectively:

  • Art Direction - $1500
  • Meals - $1000
  • Location Permits/Insurance - $1000
  • Transportation - $600
  • Post-Production - $300
  • Actor Expenses - $200
  • Other Expenses (COVID Safety Essentials, Set Purchases, etc.) - $350
  • Contingency - $250

 

¿Porque Kat?

Throughout my time at the School of Visual Arts, Kat is a character that has evolved and grown with me since freshman year. She was one of the first characters I created and with that, is someone that I love and cherish dearly, almost like a little sister. With your help, we can tell her story right and give it justice!

This story shines a real light on the different stages of grief and how it can impact a family dynamic. To dive into the nitty gritty of life after death, we showcase how raw and chaotic it can be navigating these emotions, especially as a teenager. 

 

Other Ways You Can Support

Just because you can't donate doesn't mean there's not other ways you can support! 

Feel free to: 

  • Share our campaign link to EVERYONE you know on social media!
  • Follow our campaign journey and @mattymontez on instagram to keep up to date on our progress! 
  • Send me a suggestion for a prank I can play on my family! By the end of this campaign, I will post a celebratory video (in honor of Kat) doing one of these suggested pranks so get wacky with it. The crazier the better! :P 
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Social Media Shoutout

Social Media Shoutout

$10 USD
As a thank you for contributing to our project, We will be giving out special shoutouts on social media. You will be named and thanked for your help, sharing your generosity over fun personalized graphics!
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  • Social Media Shoutout
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March 2021
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Script Enthusiast

Script Enthusiast

$25 USD
In addition to a social media shoutout from the team, we will send you a signed copy of the script for you to read at your leisure. Be sure to also look out for when the film premiers and see your name on the big screen!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Signed Copy of Script
  • Special Thanks in Credits
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March 2021
4 claimed
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Personalized Video

Personalized Video

$50 USD
From our team to you, we wanna say a big thank you! To show our appreciation, look out for a personalized thank you video that will be sent directly to you. Once again, thanks for being such a big supporter of this project. <3
Included Items
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Signed Copy of Script
  • Special Thanks in Credits
  • Personalized Thank You Video
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
1 claimed
Movie Poster Print

Movie Poster Print

$75 USD
Get a print of our official poster for the film! Hang it in your living room, bedroom, you can even make a shrine for it. The opportunities are endless!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Signed Copy of Script
  • Special Thanks in Credits
  • Personalized Thank You Video
  • Movie Poster
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Inside Scoop

Inside Scoop

$100 USD
You're now an official insider. Get access to a digital version of our storyboard process. See our concepts and how we designed each shot throughout our film illustrated by the one and only Neil Madlener! If that's not enough, get early access to the film once its fully complete! You'll be one of the first to see it come to life ;)
Included Items
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Signed Copy of Script
  • Special Thanks in Credits
  • Personalized Thank You Video
  • Movie Poster
  • Digital Storyboard
  • Early Viewing
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
5 claimed
Storyboard Book

Storyboard Book

$200 USD
If you ever wanted to see the filmmaking process behind the scenes now you can! We will put together a physical copy of the storyboards we create for our film and send it directly to you :D What could be cooler than that?!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Signed Copy of Script
  • Special Thanks in Credits
  • Personalized Thank You Video
  • Movie Poster
  • Digital Storyboard
  • Early Viewing
  • Physical Storyboard Book
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Coolest Kid on the Block

Coolest Kid on the Block

$500 USD
If you're reading this and thinking of donating, you're insane! Grab this perk and you will get access to all of the perks listed before & more. You will be listed as an Executive Producer under my film as well as getting an exclusive 'Vive Un Día a la Vez' Tote! Thank you once again for your support we definitely cannot do this without you!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shoutout
  • Signed Copy of Script
  • Special Thanks in Credits
  • Personalized Thank You Video
  • Movie Poster
  • Digital Storyboard
  • Early Viewing
  • Physical Storyboard Book
  • Executive Producer Credit
  • 'Vive Un Día a la Vez' Tote
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

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