A Token of the Heart
Atlanta, Georgia | Film Short
Drama
Our project is showcasing a new perspective of the classic female protagonist trying to right her past wrongs. It is a battle of morality being told from the voice of a young female filmmaker.
A Token of the Heart
Atlanta, Georgia | Film Short
Drama
1 Campaigns | Georgia, United States
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Our project is showcasing a new perspective of the classic female protagonist trying to right her past wrongs. It is a battle of morality being told from the voice of a young female filmmaker.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Our project is showcasing a new perspective of the classic female protagonist trying to right her past wrongs. It is a battle of morality being told from the voice of a young female filmmaker.
As a Black woman growing up in a world where the media and entertainment industry rarely displayed positive imagery of people that look like her, our director, Rachel Taylor, generated a passion for being a part of positive and fantastical story telling that surrounds Black people and other people of color (POC) in lead roles. Heavily inspired by Black female filmmakers like Issa Rae, Rachel enjoys stories that involve POC facing everyday problems, rather than those that focus on historical traumas.
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For Rachel, Film and Television are ways for people to get out of their heads and into the world of the stories on screen. Real life elements help the audience to connect with and even see themselves in the characters, but stressing on unfortunate events in the real world news can be detrimental to the imaginative experience of movie-going that is intended to leave people with a feel-good feeling that keeps them wanting more.
With A Token of the Heart, Rachel’s intention is to show an exaggerated situation of a very real contemplation that people face everyday: the choice of prioritizing their outward display of character, or their personal ideals of integrity. Owing the debt of “a simple favor,” our story’s protagonist, Reagan Johnson, finds herself in a particularly unpleasant dilemma in which she must choose between maintaining relationships with her loved ones, and righting her wavering code of ethics.
This campaign will launch this story from the pages of the script onto the big screen where a wide audience will be able to enjoy it for years to come. When the final cut of the film is complete, there will be a special screening for our audience, in-person and virtually, followed by a highly anticipated run in a number of film festivals.
If we are fortunate enough to surpass our funding goal, our Stretch Goals include more extensive production design, allocations towards a publicist to properly market the film to potential distributors, additional film festival submissions, and more.
We greatly appreciate any contribution towards the making of this film. Don’t forget to share our campaign with your peers by tagging us on Instagram @atokenoftheheart, on Twitter @TokenoftheHeart, and Facebook at Tokenof LoveFilm. We can’t wait to go on this cinematic journey with you!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Equipment Truck
Costs $350
To safely and efficiently transport all of our film equipment between locations.
The Talent
Costs $1,700
To have the best actors, we need to compensate each of them fairly for their time spent with us.
Contingency
Costs $1,200
Contingency plans for this production are necessary to ensure effectiveness and stability.
On-Set Sound Mixer
Costs $240
To have clean audio that enhances the visual experience of the film.
Feeding our Cast and Crew
Costs $1,500
Providing meals and snacks throughout the shoot will keep everyone nourished and ready to work.
Wardrobe & Costume Design, H&MU
Costs $1,000
Proper design will allow our cast to look the part as they portray each individual character.
Film Festival Submissions
Costs $1,200
To share this film nationally and internationally, the festival circuit is the way to go.
The Production Design
Costs $2,100
The environment of a film is what brings each scene to life, visually and authentically.
The Locations
Costs $1,200
Perfect locations will encourage the desired suspension of disbelief for our audience.
The Music
Costs $300
To commission a skilled artist to score the final film, to tie the story together beautifully.
Fees & Other Costs
Costs $1,800
Having additional funds allows us to be prepared to cover unexpected costs that may arise.
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About This Team
Our crew stems from a variety of backgrounds; from Bolivia, to Jamaica, to Puerto Rico, to the Eastern United States, we are proud of the diverse talent and experiences each one of our crew members has to bring to this project. Our Director’s vision is crafted from having the creative, visual eye of a Cinematographer- her primary focus in this industry. Her hands-on experience and extensive resume including work on Delilah (OWN Network), Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (Gracie Films/Lionsgate), and a multitude of commercials and short films will allow her to approach production from different perspectives in order to carry out the most effective plan for the film.
With a phenomenal, award winning Cinematographer, as well as a gifted, award winning Production Designer on the team, we look forward to creating visual content that remains in the minds of our audience long after they have watched the film. The continued enthusiasm brought to the production by our Producers, Costume Designer, Casting Director, and other crew is outstanding. Everyone involved in this project has truly put their hearts in it with the goal of bringing to life a story to be shared for years to come.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Our project is showcasing a new perspective of the classic female protagonist trying to right her past wrongs. It is a battle of morality being told from the voice of a young female filmmaker.
As a Black woman growing up in a world where the media and entertainment industry rarely displayed positive imagery of people that look like her, our director, Rachel Taylor, generated a passion for being a part of positive and fantastical story telling that surrounds Black people and other people of color (POC) in lead roles. Heavily inspired by Black female filmmakers like Issa Rae, Rachel enjoys stories that involve POC facing everyday problems, rather than those that focus on historical traumas.
For Rachel, Film and Television are ways for people to get out of their heads and into the world of the stories on screen. Real life elements help the audience to connect with and even see themselves in the characters, but stressing on unfortunate events in the real world news can be detrimental to the imaginative experience of movie-going that is intended to leave people with a feel-good feeling that keeps them wanting more.
With A Token of the Heart, Rachel’s intention is to show an exaggerated situation of a very real contemplation that people face everyday: the choice of prioritizing their outward display of character, or their personal ideals of integrity. Owing the debt of “a simple favor,” our story’s protagonist, Reagan Johnson, finds herself in a particularly unpleasant dilemma in which she must choose between maintaining relationships with her loved ones, and righting her wavering code of ethics.
This campaign will launch this story from the pages of the script onto the big screen where a wide audience will be able to enjoy it for years to come. When the final cut of the film is complete, there will be a special screening for our audience, in-person and virtually, followed by a highly anticipated run in a number of film festivals.
If we are fortunate enough to surpass our funding goal, our Stretch Goals include more extensive production design, allocations towards a publicist to properly market the film to potential distributors, additional film festival submissions, and more.
We greatly appreciate any contribution towards the making of this film. Don’t forget to share our campaign with your peers by tagging us on Instagram @atokenoftheheart, on Twitter @TokenoftheHeart, and Facebook at Tokenof LoveFilm. We can’t wait to go on this cinematic journey with you!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Equipment Truck
Costs $350
To safely and efficiently transport all of our film equipment between locations.
The Talent
Costs $1,700
To have the best actors, we need to compensate each of them fairly for their time spent with us.
Contingency
Costs $1,200
Contingency plans for this production are necessary to ensure effectiveness and stability.
On-Set Sound Mixer
Costs $240
To have clean audio that enhances the visual experience of the film.
Feeding our Cast and Crew
Costs $1,500
Providing meals and snacks throughout the shoot will keep everyone nourished and ready to work.
Wardrobe & Costume Design, H&MU
Costs $1,000
Proper design will allow our cast to look the part as they portray each individual character.
Film Festival Submissions
Costs $1,200
To share this film nationally and internationally, the festival circuit is the way to go.
The Production Design
Costs $2,100
The environment of a film is what brings each scene to life, visually and authentically.
The Locations
Costs $1,200
Perfect locations will encourage the desired suspension of disbelief for our audience.
The Music
Costs $300
To commission a skilled artist to score the final film, to tie the story together beautifully.
Fees & Other Costs
Costs $1,800
Having additional funds allows us to be prepared to cover unexpected costs that may arise.
Share this update!
About This Team
Our crew stems from a variety of backgrounds; from Bolivia, to Jamaica, to Puerto Rico, to the Eastern United States, we are proud of the diverse talent and experiences each one of our crew members has to bring to this project. Our Director’s vision is crafted from having the creative, visual eye of a Cinematographer- her primary focus in this industry. Her hands-on experience and extensive resume including work on Delilah (OWN Network), Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (Gracie Films/Lionsgate), and a multitude of commercials and short films will allow her to approach production from different perspectives in order to carry out the most effective plan for the film.
With a phenomenal, award winning Cinematographer, as well as a gifted, award winning Production Designer on the team, we look forward to creating visual content that remains in the minds of our audience long after they have watched the film. The continued enthusiasm brought to the production by our Producers, Costume Designer, Casting Director, and other crew is outstanding. Everyone involved in this project has truly put their hearts in it with the goal of bringing to life a story to be shared for years to come.