WILLIE- SYNOPSIS 
A film by Jesse Acosta

Produced by Marina Delgado

In an age where everyone seems to blend in, Willie stands out. Constantly being the subject to ridicule, Willie simply smiles. A unique factor to his high school, there is no one who can bring him down, or so it seems. A new attractive girl and an upcoming dance, turns Willie’s life upside down as love forces him to lower his shield. In the process of conquering love Willie learns the effects of being vulnerable, breaking down his bubble and forging a stronger one.

What We Need & What You Get

For this short film, we need at least $600. Most of the money will be going to equipment, props, and location expenses. These expenses are necessary to capture amazing production quality images. Thankfully, our small crew and actors are donating their time to make this film less expensive and possible. Additionally, we are extremely  lucky to have The Knuckle Sandwiches featured in Willie. There is amazing talent supporting this film and we only need a little bit of money to make it happen, hence most of the equipment needed for this film is already available. 

To see what you get for helping us fund the film, please read the perks. 

THE WILLIE TEAM:

Writer/Director/Co-Editor: Jesse Acosta

At 14 years old, Jesse took an interest in filmmaking. He was inspired by YouTube media creators to create his own content and so he did under the name, DSTV. Although he no longer operates under DSTV, he has been writing, directing and editing  short films, documentaries, music videos, and more. His most notable work is Justin F. Kimball: Then and Now (2012, Documentary) and V18 (2014, Short-Film).   Outside his own personal projects, he has served as co-director, director of photography, editor, and camera operator. Now, at 20 years old, he founded Small Camera Pictures and is attending the University of Texas at Austin to focus in  understand the art of directing better.

Producer: Marina Delgado

Marina Delgado has been producing content for over seven years now. She spent two years as news and entertainment director for the broadcast journalism department MatCast in Seguin, TX, and later spent another two years as the station manager and producer. Her passion for creating content led her to move to Austin, TX to expand her horizons and collaborate with others on projects. These include Demise (Selected for University Filmmakers Alliance Festival), The Weekend, and Not Alone. In early 2014 she spent six months training in film production and office support at the Austin Film Society; additionally specializing in programming services. Her latest venture is her own YouTube Channel, Once Upon a Vlog, where she gives life tips and entertains her audience with skits. She hopes to inspire her audience to find new fantastic points of views through media content.

Sound Editor: Jacob SO

The Impact

Willie is an important project because it has many small messages. It makes a comment on how somethings may not be unavoidable, for example Willie's bullying, but just because it is mean and rough, you do not have to let it bring you down. 

We know once this film is finished, it will be screened in festivals to spread its mini-messages and it will all be thanks to you.

Risks & Challenges

Every film has challenges and risks. However, regardless of whether we get the money needed or not, we plan to go forward with the plan and make the film. We believe in the talent responsible for executing this film. With the little or all money that is raised, it will be used carefully to make the short-film come alive. Raising the $600 needed would be amazing, but if we do not, we will not let it stop us. 

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