Architect Blues

Atlanta, Georgia | Film Short

Drama, Other

Adrianna Carter

1 Campaigns | Georgia, United States

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Black women tweet #BlackGirlMagic yet do we take the time to understand what our magic is? "Architect Blues" will make you go home, look in the mirror and have a much needed conversation with yourself. This film is a great example of using an art form to make a difference in people's lives.

About The Project

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Mission Statement

"I really hate the word ‘diversity,’ it suggests something…other. As if it is something…special. Or rare,” -Shonda Rhimes When people watch our film, they will see a cast that resembles the REAL WORLD, which isn't ONE color. The same thing goes for behind the camera. We don't need to ask, we create!

The Story

Summer of 2016, the writer/producer, Adrianna Cherelle, was going through a breakup. During a pep talk with her mother, her mother told her, "You are not the architect of a man's life."

A LIGHT BULB WENT OFF OVER HER HEAD 

&

ARCHITECT BLUES WAS BORN


"Architect Blues" is a homage to all of the black woman who put their jobs, family, love life and worldy issues before their own personal health and self-realization. We follow a 24 year old Master's of Urban Architecture student, Imara Jones who is hit with a case of ARCHITECT BLUES. What's architect blues you ask? It's when you realize that you have worked on every other blueprint in life except your own. It's when you forget to look and SEE yourself in the mirror everyday and encourage, love, and reassure yourself. Will Imara's observation of the black woman around her lead her to begin to work on sketch of her life?

 

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Writer's Note:

I wrote this as a form of therapy and love letter to myself. At 23, I realized that I was the result of what other people thought I should be and had no idea how to be myself. As people read the script, their reaction and feedback made me realize I couldn't be selfish and keep this to myself. I want "Architect Blues" to help people, black women especially, take the time to know, understand and love themselves and to be the architect of their own lives first! I also dedicate this film to the black woman in my life that I watched take a back seat in their own lives. Thank you in advance for your support and interest in our film. With your help, my first project will come to life!

-Adrianna Cherelle

 

 

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Film Festival Submissions

Costs $900

We want to take home the awards but first we need your help with film festival submissions and travel.

Original Score

Costs $250

The movie is not only going to look bomb but it'll sound AMAZING with original music.

Premiere Event

Costs $600

We want to go out with a bang & share this special moment with YOU! The premiere of the film will also double as a wrap party for crew/cast.

Deliverables/Marketing

Costs $400

The funds to convert our film into screenable formats. Also for movie post cards, posters and t-shits with this logo!

Colorist

Costs $200

Our film goes from warm to cool colors based on the mood in each scene. A colorist will help enhance this effect in post!

JUST IN CASE

Costs $350

We learned the hard way during production. ALWAYS HAVE SOME EXTRA MONEY JUST IN CASE.

Editor

Costs $300

Someone has to glue all of the pieces together! This fee will pay them for their time.

About This Team


"We are going to be so good that Hollywood will come to us." - Soul Lowe (Sound Department)

We had the most kickass crew and cast! We shot 26 scenes in 4 days! It wouldn't have been possible without their dedication and love for what they do. 

DIRECTOR - Candi Garrett

WRITER/PRODUCER - Adrianna Cherelle

CINEMATOGRAPHER - Carlos Rojas

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Ashe Monique

ART DIRECTOR - Keyunah Jordan 

SOUND - Soul Lowe & Marcus Sheard

BTS COORDINATOR - Tatyana Williams 

EDITOR - Brianna Martin 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Andrea Carter

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Veronica Jones 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Charles Carter 

 

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