Aloha
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Family
Aloha follows one new mom's quest to find the perfect birth announcement after the delivery of her baby doesn't go quite as planned. It's a heartwarming drama that touches on a pregnancy complication that isn't always easy to discuss.
Aloha
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Family
1 Campaigns | Tennessee, United States
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Aloha follows one new mom's quest to find the perfect birth announcement after the delivery of her baby doesn't go quite as planned. It's a heartwarming drama that touches on a pregnancy complication that isn't always easy to discuss.
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Mission Statement
The Story

*Artwork courtesy of Jenjo Ink.
Aloha follows new mom Camille as she goes on a mission to find the perfect birth announcement for her daughter Bailey. Despite her husband’s protests to use this time to rest, she spends hours searching, leaving no stone unturned until she finds the one that feels right. When the cards arrive, we discover her daughter's birth didn't go quite as expected, and learn why finding the perfect birth announcement means so much to this new mom.
ALOHA AT A GLANCE
Genre: Narrative Short
Expected Run Time: 8 minutes
Filming Location: LA/Burbank area
Tone: Lighthearted family drama
Similar Projects in Tone: This is Us, Parenthood
PARTNERSHIPS & SUPPORT
We are thrilled (and honored) to be supported by the following organizations:

The Camera Division is providing us with a fantastic camera package as well as lighting and equipment under their Emergence Program, a production grant designed to highlight and empower female filmmakers.

Project Sweet Peas' mission is to empower and support families of fragile infants, and to inspire hope through remembrance for those affected by pregnancy and infant loss.

Star Legacy Foundation serves to increase awareness, support research, promote education, and encourage advocacy and family support regarding stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and neonatal death.

Dr. Jessica Zucker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles specializing in women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. She's also the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage hashtag campaign.
FUNDING GOAL
We've set a funding goal of $15k in order to cover physical production so that we can shoot the film. With Seed & Spark we have to raise 80% of this goal ($12k) in order to receive the funds we raise or else we get nothing at all. While contributions are not tax deductible, your pledge will help us make a positive film with a heartwarming message that we hope will be shared far and wide. If you can't contribute, please consider "following" as every single follower helps!
WAYS TO SHARE ALOHA
Follow our Seed & Spark | Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter | Follow us on Instagram
Thank you for joining #TeamAloha in making this film!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $2,000
We need to film in an invitation shop, a hospital and a home with a nursery.
Crew
Costs $7,000
Help us pay our hardworking crew who will toil to make this film happen.
Talent
Costs $1,500
A film is nothing without the talented actors who bring these characters to life.
Food
Costs $2,000
Keeping everyone well fed is rule #1. Help us keep their spirits (and energy) lifted with good food.
Insurance
Costs $1,000
Insurance & film permits are necessary to protect cast, crew & locations.
Publicity
Costs $1,500
Running an effective publicity & social media campaign is essential to helping us meet our goal.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
About This Team
For detailed bios of our team, click HERE.
ALOHA TEAM
Writer/Director: Brandi Nicole Payne
Executive Producer: Tara Tomicevic
Director of Photography: Nathan Rigaud
Line Producer: Anthony J. Davis
Producer: Aisha Lomax
Producer: Valarie Patterson
Producer: Danette Wilson
Production Designer: Lyla Bentsen
Editor: Lex Benedict
Costume Designer: Kimberly Freed
Social Media Manager: Ginn Andrews
Advisor: Jessica Zucker, Ph.D.
ALOHA PARTNERSHIPS
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story

*Artwork courtesy of Jenjo Ink.
Aloha follows new mom Camille as she goes on a mission to find the perfect birth announcement for her daughter Bailey. Despite her husband’s protests to use this time to rest, she spends hours searching, leaving no stone unturned until she finds the one that feels right. When the cards arrive, we discover her daughter's birth didn't go quite as expected, and learn why finding the perfect birth announcement means so much to this new mom.
ALOHA AT A GLANCE
Genre: Narrative Short
Expected Run Time: 8 minutes
Filming Location: LA/Burbank area
Tone: Lighthearted family drama
Similar Projects in Tone: This is Us, Parenthood
PARTNERSHIPS & SUPPORT
We are thrilled (and honored) to be supported by the following organizations:

The Camera Division is providing us with a fantastic camera package as well as lighting and equipment under their Emergence Program, a production grant designed to highlight and empower female filmmakers.

Project Sweet Peas' mission is to empower and support families of fragile infants, and to inspire hope through remembrance for those affected by pregnancy and infant loss.

Star Legacy Foundation serves to increase awareness, support research, promote education, and encourage advocacy and family support regarding stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and neonatal death.

Dr. Jessica Zucker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles specializing in women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. She's also the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage hashtag campaign.
FUNDING GOAL
We've set a funding goal of $15k in order to cover physical production so that we can shoot the film. With Seed & Spark we have to raise 80% of this goal ($12k) in order to receive the funds we raise or else we get nothing at all. While contributions are not tax deductible, your pledge will help us make a positive film with a heartwarming message that we hope will be shared far and wide. If you can't contribute, please consider "following" as every single follower helps!
WAYS TO SHARE ALOHA
Follow our Seed & Spark | Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter | Follow us on Instagram
Thank you for joining #TeamAloha in making this film!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $2,000
We need to film in an invitation shop, a hospital and a home with a nursery.
Crew
Costs $7,000
Help us pay our hardworking crew who will toil to make this film happen.
Talent
Costs $1,500
A film is nothing without the talented actors who bring these characters to life.
Food
Costs $2,000
Keeping everyone well fed is rule #1. Help us keep their spirits (and energy) lifted with good food.
Insurance
Costs $1,000
Insurance & film permits are necessary to protect cast, crew & locations.
Publicity
Costs $1,500
Running an effective publicity & social media campaign is essential to helping us meet our goal.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
About This Team
For detailed bios of our team, click HERE.
ALOHA TEAM
Writer/Director: Brandi Nicole Payne
Executive Producer: Tara Tomicevic
Director of Photography: Nathan Rigaud
Line Producer: Anthony J. Davis
Producer: Aisha Lomax
Producer: Valarie Patterson
Producer: Danette Wilson
Production Designer: Lyla Bentsen
Editor: Lex Benedict
Costume Designer: Kimberly Freed
Social Media Manager: Ginn Andrews
Advisor: Jessica Zucker, Ph.D.
ALOHA PARTNERSHIPS