Angel Baby
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Comedy, LGBTQ
Angel Baby is a comedy about being your true self and loving who you are while remembering where you came from. Through this project, we want to empower brown members of the LGBTQ community to proudly embrace their own stories.
Angel Baby
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Comedy, LGBTQ
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $16,340 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Angel Baby is a comedy about being your true self and loving who you are while remembering where you came from. Through this project, we want to empower brown members of the LGBTQ community to proudly embrace their own stories.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Story
Angel Baby is a film about remembering where you came from. When a young professional is forced to return home from San Francisco for his Dad’s big 50th birthday party in Riverside, he opens old wounds and revisits a time in his life that he ran from in the first place.
Angel is an openly gay man, but closeted and keeps his personal life a secret from his family. He convinces his “BFF” Sofia to come down with him and “pretend” to be his girlfriend to help keep his lie afloat in front of his family. Angel Baby is a comedy about being your true self and loving who you are. It’s a love story between a boy and his family.
What We Need
Film is a powerful way to portray the stories of challenges faced by those in the LGBTQ community; however, it's also an expensive one. We need to pay for things like crew, equipment, permits, the list goes on and on. This is where you come in. Your contributions will help us get this important project made.
What You Get
Every little bit counts, and we want to personally thank each and every one of you for your contributions. When you support this campaign you have the opportunity to receive a wide variety of perks, to show our sincere appreciation. Some of the perks include a personal shout out on the official Facebook page, a private link to view the film as soon as it's released, or even an executive producer credit on the project!
The Impact
In today's world, it's incredibly important to support both the LGBTQ community and people of color. We hope to use this film to not only showcase an LGBTQ artist but empower brown members of the LGBTQ community to proudly embrace their own stories as well.
Other Ways You Can Help
In order to reach our goal, we will need help from as many of you as possible. In addition to contributing to the campaign, sharing the link to the campaign via social media will help to spread the word about this important story. Once the film is complete we hope to screen it in theaters and eventually release it online!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew
Costs $4,500
There are many people who make up our film crew, and it's important we pay them for their hard work!
Insurance
Costs $2,000
We need insurance to make sure we are protected when renting out film equipment.
Permits
Costs $1,000
It may not be glamorous, but shooting in California requires film permits for all locations!
Hard Drives
Costs $1,600
We need to be able to store all of the footage and audio we've recorded for our editor!
Editing
Costs $2,000
The editing room is considered the last re-write. This is where everything comes together!
Catering
Costs $3,200
We will be filming long hours and need to keep our team well-fed throughout the day!
Camera Package
Costs $1,200
We are committed to creating a beautiful film, which is why we need a great camera package!
Lighting
Costs $1,800
Creating a great looking film means we need to have the best lighting equipment in town!
Cast
Costs $1,600
We are hiring professional actors to make the best film possible, and it can quickly get expensive!
Locations
Costs $1,100
We want to tell the most authentic story possible, which means we need to shoot on location!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Daniel Marquez
Producer | Writer | Actor
Daniel Marquez has been a storyteller since the minute he learned how to talk. Since then, it’s been non-stop whether it was performing a mini Selena concert at a carnival when he was 4, finding his passion in community theater, or pursuing and bringing many current projects to life. Growing up in such a culturally rich place like the Inland Empire, Daniel was able to gather fuel and inspiration for his creativity. As a writer and an actor, he plans to bring authenticity to his stories and shine a spotlight on the Latino LGBTQ+ community in the media.
Jose Resendez
Producer | Marketing
Jose Resendez is an award-winning communications expert, now based in Los Angeles, with over a decade of diversity & inclusion experience in the U.S. Hispanic demographic, specializing in influencer marketing, social media, publicity, talent relations, & focused on all things pop culture + digital. Clients have included Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, Procter & Gamble (CoverGirl, Pantene, Olay, Tide), Johnson & Johnson (Listerine), PepsiCo (Gatorade), Energizer, Bayer & JP Morgan Chase, among other iconic household brands. In his role Jose has had the pleasure of collaborating with several celebrities & influencers for brand campaigns including Sofia Vergara, Eva Mendes, Becky G, Maite Perroni, Jesse & Joy, Dulce Candy, Perez Hilton, LeJuan James, etc.
Jose is currently a freelance marketing consultant & digital strategist for a variety of clients including: Neon 16 Agency, Producer Tainy, Imagine It Media PR, New Cadence Productions’ Everybody Changes Film, NGL’s Hispanicize Media Group, NostalgiaCon 80s, comedy duo Mexican Gueys & viral content creator LGND. In addition, Jose continues to also be available to brands as a social media influencer & is currently the Co-Host of “Club Chico Presents The Homo Homie Podcast” - a podcast dedicated to all things Queer Latinx in Los Angeles.
Jose was listed in AdWeek’s PR 30 Under 30 for his career & listed in ALEGRIA Magazine's "Most Inspiring Latinos" issue. Jose has been recognized & nominated by Portada Online Awards, LATISM Awards, Miami Life Awards, HPRA Bravo Awards, & TECLA Awards. Jose has been a special guest speaker at Social Media Week, We All Grow, Social Tech Live, PRSA, Latina Lifestyle Bloggers Con, Puerto Rico Blogger Con, South FL Bloggers Union, Hispanicize, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Museum, several schools & as a guest on a variety of press platforms.
Jose graduated with honors from Ai Miami International University of Art & Design with a Bachelors of Arts in Advertising where he received the highest student award recognition possible & was later inducted into their Wall of Fame. Jose has an Associates of Business in Marketing with honors from Johnson & Wales University where he was part of the President's Leadership Team.
Jose is originally from Port Arthur, Texas, with parents from Guatemala & Mexico. On his free time he enjoys traveling, volunteering, tennis, podcasting & blogging - which he started doing as an intern at SONY's Columbia Pictures.
Jeovanny Rodriguez
Producer | Actor
Jeovanny Rodriguez was born Louis Jeovanny Rodriguez II, in San Diego, CA to Louis and Ana Rodriguez. His mother Ana is Mexican and his father Louis is of Dominican descent. Jeovanny is the oldest of four boys and was raised in Chula Vista, CA. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in Roswell, NM, and graduated high school at Bonita Vista High School in Chula Vista, CA.
Jeovanny graduated from the University of Hawai'i in 2016 with a degree in Digital Media. After graduating from the University of Hawai'i, Jeovanny followed his dreams of working in the film industry and worked as a PA on several major productions. While working in the pre-production office of the Netflix Original film Triple Frontier (2019), J.C Chandor asked Jeovanny to audition for a role in the film which would land him opposite Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam, Pedro Pascal, Oscar Issac, Garrett Hedlund, and Adria Arjona. Jeovanny recently moved from Hawai'i to Los Angeles after signing with Vince Lazzo at Inclusion Management to strengthen his pursuit of an acting career.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Story
Angel Baby is a film about remembering where you came from. When a young professional is forced to return home from San Francisco for his Dad’s big 50th birthday party in Riverside, he opens old wounds and revisits a time in his life that he ran from in the first place.
Angel is an openly gay man, but closeted and keeps his personal life a secret from his family. He convinces his “BFF” Sofia to come down with him and “pretend” to be his girlfriend to help keep his lie afloat in front of his family. Angel Baby is a comedy about being your true self and loving who you are. It’s a love story between a boy and his family.
What We Need
Film is a powerful way to portray the stories of challenges faced by those in the LGBTQ community; however, it's also an expensive one. We need to pay for things like crew, equipment, permits, the list goes on and on. This is where you come in. Your contributions will help us get this important project made.
What You Get
Every little bit counts, and we want to personally thank each and every one of you for your contributions. When you support this campaign you have the opportunity to receive a wide variety of perks, to show our sincere appreciation. Some of the perks include a personal shout out on the official Facebook page, a private link to view the film as soon as it's released, or even an executive producer credit on the project!
The Impact
In today's world, it's incredibly important to support both the LGBTQ community and people of color. We hope to use this film to not only showcase an LGBTQ artist but empower brown members of the LGBTQ community to proudly embrace their own stories as well.
Other Ways You Can Help
In order to reach our goal, we will need help from as many of you as possible. In addition to contributing to the campaign, sharing the link to the campaign via social media will help to spread the word about this important story. Once the film is complete we hope to screen it in theaters and eventually release it online!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew
Costs $4,500
There are many people who make up our film crew, and it's important we pay them for their hard work!
Insurance
Costs $2,000
We need insurance to make sure we are protected when renting out film equipment.
Permits
Costs $1,000
It may not be glamorous, but shooting in California requires film permits for all locations!
Hard Drives
Costs $1,600
We need to be able to store all of the footage and audio we've recorded for our editor!
Editing
Costs $2,000
The editing room is considered the last re-write. This is where everything comes together!
Catering
Costs $3,200
We will be filming long hours and need to keep our team well-fed throughout the day!
Camera Package
Costs $1,200
We are committed to creating a beautiful film, which is why we need a great camera package!
Lighting
Costs $1,800
Creating a great looking film means we need to have the best lighting equipment in town!
Cast
Costs $1,600
We are hiring professional actors to make the best film possible, and it can quickly get expensive!
Locations
Costs $1,100
We want to tell the most authentic story possible, which means we need to shoot on location!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Daniel Marquez
Producer | Writer | Actor
Daniel Marquez has been a storyteller since the minute he learned how to talk. Since then, it’s been non-stop whether it was performing a mini Selena concert at a carnival when he was 4, finding his passion in community theater, or pursuing and bringing many current projects to life. Growing up in such a culturally rich place like the Inland Empire, Daniel was able to gather fuel and inspiration for his creativity. As a writer and an actor, he plans to bring authenticity to his stories and shine a spotlight on the Latino LGBTQ+ community in the media.
Jose Resendez
Producer | Marketing
Jose Resendez is an award-winning communications expert, now based in Los Angeles, with over a decade of diversity & inclusion experience in the U.S. Hispanic demographic, specializing in influencer marketing, social media, publicity, talent relations, & focused on all things pop culture + digital. Clients have included Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, Procter & Gamble (CoverGirl, Pantene, Olay, Tide), Johnson & Johnson (Listerine), PepsiCo (Gatorade), Energizer, Bayer & JP Morgan Chase, among other iconic household brands. In his role Jose has had the pleasure of collaborating with several celebrities & influencers for brand campaigns including Sofia Vergara, Eva Mendes, Becky G, Maite Perroni, Jesse & Joy, Dulce Candy, Perez Hilton, LeJuan James, etc.
Jose is currently a freelance marketing consultant & digital strategist for a variety of clients including: Neon 16 Agency, Producer Tainy, Imagine It Media PR, New Cadence Productions’ Everybody Changes Film, NGL’s Hispanicize Media Group, NostalgiaCon 80s, comedy duo Mexican Gueys & viral content creator LGND. In addition, Jose continues to also be available to brands as a social media influencer & is currently the Co-Host of “Club Chico Presents The Homo Homie Podcast” - a podcast dedicated to all things Queer Latinx in Los Angeles.
Jose was listed in AdWeek’s PR 30 Under 30 for his career & listed in ALEGRIA Magazine's "Most Inspiring Latinos" issue. Jose has been recognized & nominated by Portada Online Awards, LATISM Awards, Miami Life Awards, HPRA Bravo Awards, & TECLA Awards. Jose has been a special guest speaker at Social Media Week, We All Grow, Social Tech Live, PRSA, Latina Lifestyle Bloggers Con, Puerto Rico Blogger Con, South FL Bloggers Union, Hispanicize, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Museum, several schools & as a guest on a variety of press platforms.
Jose graduated with honors from Ai Miami International University of Art & Design with a Bachelors of Arts in Advertising where he received the highest student award recognition possible & was later inducted into their Wall of Fame. Jose has an Associates of Business in Marketing with honors from Johnson & Wales University where he was part of the President's Leadership Team.
Jose is originally from Port Arthur, Texas, with parents from Guatemala & Mexico. On his free time he enjoys traveling, volunteering, tennis, podcasting & blogging - which he started doing as an intern at SONY's Columbia Pictures.
Jeovanny Rodriguez
Producer | Actor
Jeovanny Rodriguez was born Louis Jeovanny Rodriguez II, in San Diego, CA to Louis and Ana Rodriguez. His mother Ana is Mexican and his father Louis is of Dominican descent. Jeovanny is the oldest of four boys and was raised in Chula Vista, CA. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in Roswell, NM, and graduated high school at Bonita Vista High School in Chula Vista, CA.
Jeovanny graduated from the University of Hawai'i in 2016 with a degree in Digital Media. After graduating from the University of Hawai'i, Jeovanny followed his dreams of working in the film industry and worked as a PA on several major productions. While working in the pre-production office of the Netflix Original film Triple Frontier (2019), J.C Chandor asked Jeovanny to audition for a role in the film which would land him opposite Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam, Pedro Pascal, Oscar Issac, Garrett Hedlund, and Adria Arjona. Jeovanny recently moved from Hawai'i to Los Angeles after signing with Vince Lazzo at Inclusion Management to strengthen his pursuit of an acting career.