Bienvenidos a Los Angeles/Welcome to Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama
Inspired by true events, our short film tells the story of two immigrant women coming together to help an undocumented mother reunite with her son. After a year of pandemic separation, this film grounds us in connection, plugs us back into shared humanity, and reminds us WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
Bienvenidos a Los Angeles/Welcome to Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama
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Inspired by true events, our short film tells the story of two immigrant women coming together to help an undocumented mother reunite with her son. After a year of pandemic separation, this film grounds us in connection, plugs us back into shared humanity, and reminds us WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES is inspired by true events when Elizabeth, a dear friend of Lisa's (writer+director), attempted to reunite with her young son, Chris, who'd been living apart from her in Mexico for 5 years.
Elizabeth arranged for Chris to fly from Mexico to LAX, but she was too afraid to go to the airport to pick him up. Lisa offered to go, and when she arrived, she discovered Chris had been detained by I.C.E.!
It was a harrowing night, but the film has a surprising ending!
AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD!!
As diverse filmmakers, we have stories of immigration woven into our own narratives.
This film reminds us WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
The fictional script tells the story of 3 immigrant women whose lives intertwine one fateful day.
The story has been thoroughly researched and subjects to scrutiny & vetting from others who've faced similar situations in their lives, immigration attorneys, and a former INS agent.
Official Selection, Script Summit Screenplay Contest (Season 4)
Winner, BEST UNPRODUCED SCRIPT, Santa Monica Shorts Festival
Finalist, Stowe Story Lab/Tangerine Entertainment Fellowship
Finalist, Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Finalist, From The Heard Productions Inaugural Short Film Grant Competition
Semi-finalist, 2021 Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Semi-finalist, Scriptation Showcase Script Competition
Semi-finalist, Table Read My Screenplay Genre Competition
Semi-finalist, Tirota/Finish Line Social Impact Script Competition
Semi-finalist, Women in Media Cameraderie Contest
Semi-finalist, Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards
Semi-finalist, Emerging Screenwriter’s Shoot Your Short Contest
Semi-finalist, Your Script Produced! Screenplay Competition
Quarter-finalist, 2021 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest
Quarter-finalist, Filmmatic Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship
Quarter-finalist, Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards
WE ARE CURRENTLY RAISING MONEY TO BEGIN PRE-PRODUCTION ON THE FILM!
WE PLAN TO ENTER PRESTIGIOUS FESTIVALS & SELL THE FILM FOR WIDE DISTRIBUTION
OUR AMAZING TEAM of multi-cultural content creators hails from:
Nigeria, Mexico, U.K., China, Australia, Brazil, India, & the USA
OUR HARD WORK INCLUDES:
Two Emmys, two M.B.A.'s, A.F.I. Fellows, Lawyer, Film Independent Project Involve Fellow; Student Academy Awards Finalist, Winners & Screenings at numerous Film Festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, AFI & Telluride, content streaming on HBO & other streamers, published author, Actors, Award-winning photographer, NALIP producers, Board Member of Hot Springs Doc Film Festival & Executive Director, Taiwanese American Film Festival!
CALIFORNIA HAS OVER 2 MILLION UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS
MANY OF THEM ARE WOMEN WITH CHILDREN
We're making this film to shine a light on the complicated issues of immigration affecting many people's lives.
OUR FILM WILL HELP GENERATE AWARENESS FOR IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATIONS
Our Social Impact Campaign includes a partnership with the LA-based non-profit:
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CENTER FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN
We'll hold benefit screenings to raise awareness & funds for their work with migrant children.
WE HAVE STRETCH GOALS!
HELP US SURPASS our $10K goal! MORE MONEY allows us to:
$12k (hire a Casting Director)
$15k (hire SAG actors)
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS JOURNEY!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Van Nuys airport fee
Costs $3,000
An airport location is integral to our story. We've negotiated this special rate for filming here!
Tow Rig
Costs $2,000
We have a big driving scene. A tow rig is an essential piece of equipment to film safely.
Catering
Costs $2,400
We'll feed our cast & crew of 20, 3 meals x 3 days. Let us know if you'd like to donate a meal! TY!
Insurance
Costs $2,600
We need insurance to be able to film!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
OUR AMAZING TEAM of multi-cultural content creators from Nigeria, Mexico, the U.K., China, Australia, Brazil, India, & the USA, have come together to make this award-winning film.
OUR HARD WORK INCLUDES:
Two Emmys, two M.B.A.'s, A.F.I. Fellows, Lawyer, Film Independent Project Involve Fellow; Student Academy Awards Finalist, Winners & Screenings at Multiple Film Festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, AFI & Telluride, content streaming on HBO & other streamers, published author, Actors, Award-winning photographer, NALIP producers, Board Member, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival & Executive Director, Taiwanese American Film Festival!
WE ARE COMMITTED TO INCLUSIVITY & MEDIA THAT MATTERS
If you're interested in making a tax-deductible donation, please contact us, and we can connect you to our fiscal sponsor, The Creative Visions Foundation.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES is inspired by true events when Elizabeth, a dear friend of Lisa's (writer+director), attempted to reunite with her young son, Chris, who'd been living apart from her in Mexico for 5 years.
Elizabeth arranged for Chris to fly from Mexico to LAX, but she was too afraid to go to the airport to pick him up. Lisa offered to go, and when she arrived, she discovered Chris had been detained by I.C.E.!
It was a harrowing night, but the film has a surprising ending!
AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD!!
As diverse filmmakers, we have stories of immigration woven into our own narratives.
This film reminds us WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
The fictional script tells the story of 3 immigrant women whose lives intertwine one fateful day.
The story has been thoroughly researched and subjects to scrutiny & vetting from others who've faced similar situations in their lives, immigration attorneys, and a former INS agent.
Official Selection, Script Summit Screenplay Contest (Season 4)
Winner, BEST UNPRODUCED SCRIPT, Santa Monica Shorts Festival
Finalist, Stowe Story Lab/Tangerine Entertainment Fellowship
Finalist, Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Finalist, From The Heard Productions Inaugural Short Film Grant Competition
Semi-finalist, 2021 Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Semi-finalist, Scriptation Showcase Script Competition
Semi-finalist, Table Read My Screenplay Genre Competition
Semi-finalist, Tirota/Finish Line Social Impact Script Competition
Semi-finalist, Women in Media Cameraderie Contest
Semi-finalist, Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards
Semi-finalist, Emerging Screenwriter’s Shoot Your Short Contest
Semi-finalist, Your Script Produced! Screenplay Competition
Quarter-finalist, 2021 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest
Quarter-finalist, Filmmatic Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship
Quarter-finalist, Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards
WE ARE CURRENTLY RAISING MONEY TO BEGIN PRE-PRODUCTION ON THE FILM!
WE PLAN TO ENTER PRESTIGIOUS FESTIVALS & SELL THE FILM FOR WIDE DISTRIBUTION
OUR AMAZING TEAM of multi-cultural content creators hails from:
Nigeria, Mexico, U.K., China, Australia, Brazil, India, & the USA
OUR HARD WORK INCLUDES:
Two Emmys, two M.B.A.'s, A.F.I. Fellows, Lawyer, Film Independent Project Involve Fellow; Student Academy Awards Finalist, Winners & Screenings at numerous Film Festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, AFI & Telluride, content streaming on HBO & other streamers, published author, Actors, Award-winning photographer, NALIP producers, Board Member of Hot Springs Doc Film Festival & Executive Director, Taiwanese American Film Festival!
CALIFORNIA HAS OVER 2 MILLION UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS
MANY OF THEM ARE WOMEN WITH CHILDREN
We're making this film to shine a light on the complicated issues of immigration affecting many people's lives.
OUR FILM WILL HELP GENERATE AWARENESS FOR IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATIONS
Our Social Impact Campaign includes a partnership with the LA-based non-profit:
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CENTER FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN
We'll hold benefit screenings to raise awareness & funds for their work with migrant children.
WE HAVE STRETCH GOALS!
HELP US SURPASS our $10K goal! MORE MONEY allows us to:
$12k (hire a Casting Director)
$15k (hire SAG actors)
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS JOURNEY!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Van Nuys airport fee
Costs $3,000
An airport location is integral to our story. We've negotiated this special rate for filming here!
Tow Rig
Costs $2,000
We have a big driving scene. A tow rig is an essential piece of equipment to film safely.
Catering
Costs $2,400
We'll feed our cast & crew of 20, 3 meals x 3 days. Let us know if you'd like to donate a meal! TY!
Insurance
Costs $2,600
We need insurance to be able to film!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
OUR AMAZING TEAM of multi-cultural content creators from Nigeria, Mexico, the U.K., China, Australia, Brazil, India, & the USA, have come together to make this award-winning film.
OUR HARD WORK INCLUDES:
Two Emmys, two M.B.A.'s, A.F.I. Fellows, Lawyer, Film Independent Project Involve Fellow; Student Academy Awards Finalist, Winners & Screenings at Multiple Film Festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, AFI & Telluride, content streaming on HBO & other streamers, published author, Actors, Award-winning photographer, NALIP producers, Board Member, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival & Executive Director, Taiwanese American Film Festival!
WE ARE COMMITTED TO INCLUSIVITY & MEDIA THAT MATTERS
If you're interested in making a tax-deductible donation, please contact us, and we can connect you to our fiscal sponsor, The Creative Visions Foundation.