Evy's Wish
Austin, Texas | Film Short
Drama, Family
Our society mostly ignores the plight of middle-class Asian-Americans who seem to have a good life, but the sad fact is, there are many who are just a paycheck away from homelessness. Single mothers are especially vulnerable due to social stigma, high childcare costs, and pay discrimination.
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Our society mostly ignores the plight of middle-class Asian-Americans who seem to have a good life, but the sad fact is, there are many who are just a paycheck away from homelessness. Single mothers are especially vulnerable due to social stigma, high childcare costs, and pay discrimination.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
EVY’S WISH is a short feel-good drama that follows six-year-old Evelyn and her mom, Anna, living in Austin, Texas. Evelyn’s father passed away not long ago; a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic raging around them. Like many middle-class families, this brought immense grief and financial instability upon the family.
Anna, a young Korean-American widow, is suddenly so overburdened with all the financial liabilities and childcare, that she doesn’t even get time to mourn her husband. Pay cuts and reduced hours mean she must work multiple shifts, at different locations, just to stay afloat; a selfless mom trying her best to take care of her little one. Being humans who are guided by their own reasons, moms can be ruthless too. We can see this in the tense relationship between Anna and her mother-in-law.
Despite all these pressures, Anna wants to be independent, and happy. Evelyn’s only wish for Christmas is to get a pair of pretty shoes to replace her old worn-out ones, and Anna’s only wish for Christmas is to make her child happy.
In the end, it’s an innocent child’s boundless hope and blind faith that makes miracles happen. This movie is dedicated to all parents, especially mothers; to show how much we love, care, and appreciate them, for everything they do for us.
Hi, Lydia here! I am the Producer, Director, and DP of EVY’S WISH. I have always enjoyed a good and impactful story because I believe stories can change the world. Evy’s wish film is one of the immigrant’s stories that as a Mother myself and an Indonesian American, feel so much connection to this story. Covid itself is already a lot for any parent. And losing a spouse in this pandemic definitely is the hardest goodbye. I love how Sanju wrote this story about a grieving Asian American family, processing the messiness of being human, showing up imperfectly for loved ones, with the magic of Christmas that never ends. I hope this story gives us a safe space to heal and be brave.
Hi, I am Sanju Jacob, and I am the Writer & Producer of EVY’S WISH. The story revolves around a six-year-old girl, but at its core is an exploration of motherhood. I believe that, by nature, moms are a force to be reckoned with - their mighty love binds and molds us into who we are. My mom passed away when I was little and grew up in a blended family. I had a wonderful childhood, but of all my stories, this story has a special spot in my heart as it reminds me of that extraordinary bond I still miss. The COVID pandemic was devastating; the mom in the story stands for millions who lost their loved ones. But! love, hope, and compassion still remain in the world, and we need to take care of one another.
Hello, I am Pati Currie and I am the Producer, and the Make-up and Wardrobe Supervisor for EVY’S WISH. One of the reasons why I was attracted to the script is that it's a heartfelt story of a mom and her daughter who have suffered the loss of a loved one during the pandemic and a holiday season at that. It is based on true stories and it rang so true to me because many as well as myself have lost our dear ones during the pandemic. It really intrigued me. Throughout the story, you see the resilience of a child and the resourcefulness of a mother to find some joy in their life. In the end, it is a story of hope!
We are currently in the pre-production phase. We have finalized our script, cast & crew, locations, and tentative shooting schedules. We have also established a clear budget for the production, which is $7,500. Our team is a passionate bunch of filmmakers who are wearing many hats and pooling resources through industry networks. Our project is an ode to the true spirit of indie filmmaking, but we need funds to pay and feed our talented cast and crew during our 3-day shoot in and around Austin. It would also cover props & wardrobe, equipment, COVID-safety, post-production, and film festivals.
EXTENDED GOALS
Having said all that, it would be really wonderful if we raise funds beyond the original target of $7,500. It would help with our post-production and further elevate our story.
The extra would cover (ie. beyond $7,500):
- sound design
- color grading
- original music and soundtrack
- more festival submissions & travel cost
- marketing & promo materials
We would love to offer you something in return for your generous contributions; we have several incentives like social media shoutouts, free holiday photoshop work, private BTS links, associate and executive producer credits, and more. But, the most invaluable incentive here would be the opportunity to support and be a part of a really exciting journey - making an awesome movie. Helping us with your hard-earned money shows that you believe in us and our vision; we cannot thank you enough!
" I can’t wait to watch Evy’s Wish! Share and support @evyswishfilm (Insta), /evyswishfilm (FB), and on seed&spark. Help its team bring this touching short film about moms, love, compassion, faith, and hope to life! "
Also, Seed & Spark have tools right below the campaign's title at the top right of the page, that can help you share directly to your platforms!
Thank you for pitching in and spreading the word!
We greatly appreciate all your support and encouragement in helping us make this dream project a reality. Your contribution means a lot to us, and we will not rest till the film is on screen and even beyond, to spread the messages of love, compassion, faith, and hope.
We hope this film inspires you and brings to light the struggles we had as a nation during this pandemic and the realization that, as humans, we have more in common than that which divides us!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,300
This would help us pay for our awesome team of talented Cast & Crew.
Props & Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
Help us buy the props and costumes to set our story in a truly believable world.
Catering & COVID-Safety
Costs $1,200
Help us keep our cast and crew well-fed, hydrated, and safe.
Equipment
Costs $500
Help us with renting the equipment and empowering our talented crew!
Film Festivals
Costs $500
This would help us spread the word further...and let this short film stand tall among giants!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Lydia Isnanto is an independent filmmaker and a native of Indonesia and has worked in Singapore and the U.S. for the past twenty years as a filmmaker, cinematographer, and entrepreneur. Lydia’s work is always looking into impact and awareness, addressing the themes of women empowerment, transformation, and healing. Evy’s Wish is her fifth short film project as director/producer.
Lydia believes stories change the world and loves collaboration behind the camera producing and directing.
Her film This Is Me (2019), filmed in Austin, Texas and where she wrote, directed, co-produced, photographed and edited the work. This story was created for and dedicated to mental illness survivors and warriors. To date, the film has been screened in the San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles, Texas, with more than 20 accolades and has won nine awards, including a special Mental Health Community Award from the Los Angeles Silicon Beach Film Festival.
She also wrote, directed, co-produced, photographed and edited THE CALLING (2018), filmed in the San Francisco Bay area. The film tells the story of transformation and healing, based on a true story of a writer, a pastor and a filmmaker, Tony Gapastione. This short film was made entirely with an iPhone celebrating the creative movement of smartphone filmmaking. THE CALLING has been screened in San Francisco and New York. It has won five awards, including the Best Phone Made Film award from Olympus Film Festival Los Angeles.
Sanju Jacob is a UXI designer and an independent screenwriter. His passion for fine arts and filmmaking led him to screenwriting. In screenwriting, he found an avenue to study the world around him, express himself, and just let his imagination run wild; telling tales and painting pictures with words. His work includes several short screenplays, two of which have been recognized at film festivals and competitions– BAD HABITS (2020) Official Selection - Austin Micro Film Festival, and DEAR MAE! (2022) Quarter Finalist - Bluecat Screenplay Competition.
Pati Currie is an award-winning makeup artist who has been working in the music and film industry for over 20 years. In addition to constant portrait and print work, she has also worked on exciting projects such as award-winning short comedy western film "Javelina Run" and the proof of concept TV series "White Talon City". Additionally, she has worked on a variety of television, print ads, commercials, music videos, and a large number of short films. Her passion is in customized makeup looks. Pati is always working to step up, and loves to look upon new challenges taking her to the next level.
Mini Kim (Anna - Lead) is a Korean-American actor based in New York City. She trained at the Barrow Group and studied Meisner Method at the Acting Studio New York. She played the lead role in several NYU Tisch and Feirstein Graduate School student short films. She is interested in exploring various roles, emotions and relationships that are unique to Asians and Asian-Americans. Mini's role model is Yuh-jung Youn from the film Minari and in the next 10 years she wants to be the Korean-American actor who will inspire other Asian women actors.
Chole Dela Cruz (Evelyn - Lead) is a spunky and vibrant 5 yr old little girl who loves the camera and to entertain everyone! She has recently been in the NAM pageant as well as IJM pageant where she won the photogenic and top model as well as coming in as 1st runner up in runway. She has just completed her first commercial for AISD (Austin independent school district) and currently has two projects underway. One being Annie meets Frozen and Evy's Wish which we are so excited to be a part of.
Kimberly D. Meier (Dorothy - Supporting) is a writer, actress, artist, and entrepreneur; a multi-disciplined artist committed to expressing the human condition through written word, performance, and visual art. She is an accomplished singer, and trained in ASL and martial arts as well.
Miles Pina (Michael - Supporting) is an 11 yr old actor with a great personality and a profound love for acting. He has been in several theater productions and has undergone training in Commercial Acting, Monologues, and Theater.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
EVY’S WISH is a short feel-good drama that follows six-year-old Evelyn and her mom, Anna, living in Austin, Texas. Evelyn’s father passed away not long ago; a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic raging around them. Like many middle-class families, this brought immense grief and financial instability upon the family.
Anna, a young Korean-American widow, is suddenly so overburdened with all the financial liabilities and childcare, that she doesn’t even get time to mourn her husband. Pay cuts and reduced hours mean she must work multiple shifts, at different locations, just to stay afloat; a selfless mom trying her best to take care of her little one. Being humans who are guided by their own reasons, moms can be ruthless too. We can see this in the tense relationship between Anna and her mother-in-law.
Despite all these pressures, Anna wants to be independent, and happy. Evelyn’s only wish for Christmas is to get a pair of pretty shoes to replace her old worn-out ones, and Anna’s only wish for Christmas is to make her child happy.
In the end, it’s an innocent child’s boundless hope and blind faith that makes miracles happen. This movie is dedicated to all parents, especially mothers; to show how much we love, care, and appreciate them, for everything they do for us.
Hi, Lydia here! I am the Producer, Director, and DP of EVY’S WISH. I have always enjoyed a good and impactful story because I believe stories can change the world. Evy’s wish film is one of the immigrant’s stories that as a Mother myself and an Indonesian American, feel so much connection to this story. Covid itself is already a lot for any parent. And losing a spouse in this pandemic definitely is the hardest goodbye. I love how Sanju wrote this story about a grieving Asian American family, processing the messiness of being human, showing up imperfectly for loved ones, with the magic of Christmas that never ends. I hope this story gives us a safe space to heal and be brave.
Hi, I am Sanju Jacob, and I am the Writer & Producer of EVY’S WISH. The story revolves around a six-year-old girl, but at its core is an exploration of motherhood. I believe that, by nature, moms are a force to be reckoned with - their mighty love binds and molds us into who we are. My mom passed away when I was little and grew up in a blended family. I had a wonderful childhood, but of all my stories, this story has a special spot in my heart as it reminds me of that extraordinary bond I still miss. The COVID pandemic was devastating; the mom in the story stands for millions who lost their loved ones. But! love, hope, and compassion still remain in the world, and we need to take care of one another.
Hello, I am Pati Currie and I am the Producer, and the Make-up and Wardrobe Supervisor for EVY’S WISH. One of the reasons why I was attracted to the script is that it's a heartfelt story of a mom and her daughter who have suffered the loss of a loved one during the pandemic and a holiday season at that. It is based on true stories and it rang so true to me because many as well as myself have lost our dear ones during the pandemic. It really intrigued me. Throughout the story, you see the resilience of a child and the resourcefulness of a mother to find some joy in their life. In the end, it is a story of hope!
We are currently in the pre-production phase. We have finalized our script, cast & crew, locations, and tentative shooting schedules. We have also established a clear budget for the production, which is $7,500. Our team is a passionate bunch of filmmakers who are wearing many hats and pooling resources through industry networks. Our project is an ode to the true spirit of indie filmmaking, but we need funds to pay and feed our talented cast and crew during our 3-day shoot in and around Austin. It would also cover props & wardrobe, equipment, COVID-safety, post-production, and film festivals.
EXTENDED GOALS
Having said all that, it would be really wonderful if we raise funds beyond the original target of $7,500. It would help with our post-production and further elevate our story.
The extra would cover (ie. beyond $7,500):
- sound design
- color grading
- original music and soundtrack
- more festival submissions & travel cost
- marketing & promo materials
We would love to offer you something in return for your generous contributions; we have several incentives like social media shoutouts, free holiday photoshop work, private BTS links, associate and executive producer credits, and more. But, the most invaluable incentive here would be the opportunity to support and be a part of a really exciting journey - making an awesome movie. Helping us with your hard-earned money shows that you believe in us and our vision; we cannot thank you enough!
" I can’t wait to watch Evy’s Wish! Share and support @evyswishfilm (Insta), /evyswishfilm (FB), and on seed&spark. Help its team bring this touching short film about moms, love, compassion, faith, and hope to life! "
Also, Seed & Spark have tools right below the campaign's title at the top right of the page, that can help you share directly to your platforms!
Thank you for pitching in and spreading the word!
We greatly appreciate all your support and encouragement in helping us make this dream project a reality. Your contribution means a lot to us, and we will not rest till the film is on screen and even beyond, to spread the messages of love, compassion, faith, and hope.
We hope this film inspires you and brings to light the struggles we had as a nation during this pandemic and the realization that, as humans, we have more in common than that which divides us!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,300
This would help us pay for our awesome team of talented Cast & Crew.
Props & Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
Help us buy the props and costumes to set our story in a truly believable world.
Catering & COVID-Safety
Costs $1,200
Help us keep our cast and crew well-fed, hydrated, and safe.
Equipment
Costs $500
Help us with renting the equipment and empowering our talented crew!
Film Festivals
Costs $500
This would help us spread the word further...and let this short film stand tall among giants!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Lydia Isnanto is an independent filmmaker and a native of Indonesia and has worked in Singapore and the U.S. for the past twenty years as a filmmaker, cinematographer, and entrepreneur. Lydia’s work is always looking into impact and awareness, addressing the themes of women empowerment, transformation, and healing. Evy’s Wish is her fifth short film project as director/producer.
Lydia believes stories change the world and loves collaboration behind the camera producing and directing.
Her film This Is Me (2019), filmed in Austin, Texas and where she wrote, directed, co-produced, photographed and edited the work. This story was created for and dedicated to mental illness survivors and warriors. To date, the film has been screened in the San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles, Texas, with more than 20 accolades and has won nine awards, including a special Mental Health Community Award from the Los Angeles Silicon Beach Film Festival.
She also wrote, directed, co-produced, photographed and edited THE CALLING (2018), filmed in the San Francisco Bay area. The film tells the story of transformation and healing, based on a true story of a writer, a pastor and a filmmaker, Tony Gapastione. This short film was made entirely with an iPhone celebrating the creative movement of smartphone filmmaking. THE CALLING has been screened in San Francisco and New York. It has won five awards, including the Best Phone Made Film award from Olympus Film Festival Los Angeles.
Sanju Jacob is a UXI designer and an independent screenwriter. His passion for fine arts and filmmaking led him to screenwriting. In screenwriting, he found an avenue to study the world around him, express himself, and just let his imagination run wild; telling tales and painting pictures with words. His work includes several short screenplays, two of which have been recognized at film festivals and competitions– BAD HABITS (2020) Official Selection - Austin Micro Film Festival, and DEAR MAE! (2022) Quarter Finalist - Bluecat Screenplay Competition.
Pati Currie is an award-winning makeup artist who has been working in the music and film industry for over 20 years. In addition to constant portrait and print work, she has also worked on exciting projects such as award-winning short comedy western film "Javelina Run" and the proof of concept TV series "White Talon City". Additionally, she has worked on a variety of television, print ads, commercials, music videos, and a large number of short films. Her passion is in customized makeup looks. Pati is always working to step up, and loves to look upon new challenges taking her to the next level.
Mini Kim (Anna - Lead) is a Korean-American actor based in New York City. She trained at the Barrow Group and studied Meisner Method at the Acting Studio New York. She played the lead role in several NYU Tisch and Feirstein Graduate School student short films. She is interested in exploring various roles, emotions and relationships that are unique to Asians and Asian-Americans. Mini's role model is Yuh-jung Youn from the film Minari and in the next 10 years she wants to be the Korean-American actor who will inspire other Asian women actors.
Chole Dela Cruz (Evelyn - Lead) is a spunky and vibrant 5 yr old little girl who loves the camera and to entertain everyone! She has recently been in the NAM pageant as well as IJM pageant where she won the photogenic and top model as well as coming in as 1st runner up in runway. She has just completed her first commercial for AISD (Austin independent school district) and currently has two projects underway. One being Annie meets Frozen and Evy's Wish which we are so excited to be a part of.
Kimberly D. Meier (Dorothy - Supporting) is a writer, actress, artist, and entrepreneur; a multi-disciplined artist committed to expressing the human condition through written word, performance, and visual art. She is an accomplished singer, and trained in ASL and martial arts as well.
Miles Pina (Michael - Supporting) is an 11 yr old actor with a great personality and a profound love for acting. He has been in several theater productions and has undergone training in Commercial Acting, Monologues, and Theater.