Based on a true story, FOR GINA was written as a homage to anyone who's life has impacted by cancer. The Unpaved Rodes team is getting together to tell a universal story - life's deepest moments of sorrow are uniquely attached to the absolute joy of living.
Based on a true story, FOR GINA was written as a homage to anyone who's life has impacted by cancer. The Unpaved Rodes team is getting together to tell a universal story - life's deepest moments of sorrow are uniquely attached to the absolute joy of living.
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Mission Statement
Our film is the story of love, loss, and the raw forms of humanity contained within them. Cancer affects us all, regardless of race, creed, gender, religion or even innocence. In this way, as devastating as it is, it unites us all, and united is the only way we will ever find a cure.About The Project
Our team is getting together to make a short film based on a true story, a 3 year old little girl, who lost the battle to Leukemia in 3 short weeks.
We introduce her family, her doctor and her nurse, right before her diagnosis and proceeding her death. It sucks. Cancer sucks. It's takes families, people by storm, leaving an everlasting impression.
Our intent with this project is to draw attention to the commonality of this disease, encourage people to share their love as much as they can and give back to help find a cure.
Any profits made from this short will be donated.
For anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer - this film is for you. FOR GINA.
Incentives
$10
Twitter Shoutout
You're awesome!! You'll get a shoutout from the film's Twitter and a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart and/or soul.
You're awesome!! You'll get a shoutout from the film's Twitter and a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart and/or soul.$25
Behind-the-scene photos
You'll be given exclusive behind-the-scenes private access to photos and videos from the set.
$50
Video Shoutout
Every dollar counts and we couldn't do what we love and tell stories worth telling without people like you. For your generosity, you'll receive a personal video shout out on social media from the director or one of our cast members!
$75
Digital Download
Do you want to see the film? Well now you can! We'll send you your very own digital download of the film that is yours to watch over and over again forever.
$100
Special Thanks Credit and BtS Access
You'll receive a special THANK YOU on the credits of the film and on IMDb. You will also receive the advance Digital Download Package.
$150
RMH Orchid Delivery
A portion of your donation will gift an Orchid to the Ronald McDonald House, a home for families that have children in hospital care. We will snap a picture of your flower and tag it on social media outlets with our greatest appreciation.
Claimed: 0 of 20
$500
Headshot Session
Photo session with one of our amazing producer's FotoJennik in LA between months of June-August. Includes makeup 30min photo session in 1-2 looks, a gallery of 50+ images, and 1 retouched photo. You'll also receive a digital download of the film, a Twitter shoutout and a "thank you" in the film's credits! Travel not included.
Claimed: 2 of 5
$750
Talk Shop with the filmmakers
You can "talk shop" with our Director and Producers over a coffee (if you're in LA, transportation not included) or Google hangout. You'll also receive a digital download of the film, a Twitter shoutout and a "thank you" in the film's credits.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,000
Cameo
You'll be featured in the film with an image of your loved one affected by cancer. A special way to give them personal a shoutout for their bravery and/or loss.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$2,500
Wine and Dine with the team
Here's your chance to come on board as an Executive Producer of For Gina. You'll receive an Executive Producer credit in the film credits and on IMDb. You'll also be invited to our table read days before we begin filming, followed by an exclusive dinner with the cast and the director of our film at the stunning location where our movie takes place, as well as enjoy the perks and benefits offered above. (Travel and accommodation to Los Angeles not included).
Claimed: 0 of 4
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Twitter Shoutout
You're awesome!! You'll get a shoutout from the film's Twitter and a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart and/or soul.
You're awesome!! You'll get a shoutout from the film's Twitter and a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart and/or soul.$25
Behind-the-scene photos
You'll be given exclusive behind-the-scenes private access to photos and videos from the set.
$50
Video Shoutout
Every dollar counts and we couldn't do what we love and tell stories worth telling without people like you. For your generosity, you'll receive a personal video shout out on social media from the director or one of our cast members!
$75
Digital Download
Do you want to see the film? Well now you can! We'll send you your very own digital download of the film that is yours to watch over and over again forever.
$100
Special Thanks Credit and BtS Access
You'll receive a special THANK YOU on the credits of the film and on IMDb. You will also receive the advance Digital Download Package.
$150
RMH Orchid Delivery
A portion of your donation will gift an Orchid to the Ronald McDonald House, a home for families that have children in hospital care. We will snap a picture of your flower and tag it on social media outlets with our greatest appreciation.
Claimed: 0 of 20
$500
Headshot Session
Photo session with one of our amazing producer's FotoJennik in LA between months of June-August. Includes makeup 30min photo session in 1-2 looks, a gallery of 50+ images, and 1 retouched photo. You'll also receive a digital download of the film, a Twitter shoutout and a "thank you" in the film's credits! Travel not included.
Claimed: 2 of 5
$750
Talk Shop with the filmmakers
You can "talk shop" with our Director and Producers over a coffee (if you're in LA, transportation not included) or Google hangout. You'll also receive a digital download of the film, a Twitter shoutout and a "thank you" in the film's credits.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,000
Cameo
You'll be featured in the film with an image of your loved one affected by cancer. A special way to give them personal a shoutout for their bravery and/or loss.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$2,500
Wine and Dine with the team
Here's your chance to come on board as an Executive Producer of For Gina. You'll receive an Executive Producer credit in the film credits and on IMDb. You'll also be invited to our table read days before we begin filming, followed by an exclusive dinner with the cast and the director of our film at the stunning location where our movie takes place, as well as enjoy the perks and benefits offered above. (Travel and accommodation to Los Angeles not included).
Claimed: 0 of 4
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Current Team
About This Team
Cheryl Rodes, Director/Writer
A true and native L.A. creative, began acting at the age of six, she has starred in several independent films and was inspired to move behind the camera after high school. Cheryl loves everything from writing poetry to spending hours coloring an epic mandala, she honed and cultivated her crafts in acting, writing and directing, with a Bachelors in Theatre/Playwriting from UCI and a Masters in Writing for Film and Television from USC.
In her spare time she indulges her addiction to fitness with spin, boxing and hot yoga. She loves being an impact player, a social contributor via charity efforts and wonderful mother of two. Her projects are usually about strong women with complex stories, trying to navigate life with rose-colored, but totally broken, glasses on. She has one feature film, FOLLOWED, and one short Julia, both in post-production and a another short, The Gist, that has shown at various festivals. The VR film, Going Home, that she Co-Produced was recently shown at USC’s First Look Screening.
MIkahil Buchanan, Writer
Mikhail grew up in Bloomfield, Connecticut and graduated from AIC in Massachusetts, he’s recently moved out to Los Angeles to further pursue his lifelong dream of writing for film and television. This is his second project with the Unpaved Rodes team and he looks forward to making many more cause driven films.
Morgan Schmidt, Cinematographer
Morgan Schmidt has been photographing feature- length films and commercials for thirteen years, providing an edgy and modern look to his work. Morgan's visual sensibility derives from his Hollywood training and mastery of high-end lighting techniques. Morgan has shot 12 feature length films around the world. His films have screened at dozens of film festivals on four continents.
He earned a ‘Best Cinematography’ award in 2010 for his work on Touch, a Vietnamese-American family drama set in a Los Angeles nail salon. Other prominent credits include: Level 26 a series for CSI creator Anthony Zuiker; and “Gimme Shelter” (2014) starring Vanessa Hudgens. Recently Morgan expanded his presence into the Asian market with the Vietnamese feature-length film NGÀY NẢY NGÀY NAY (The Lost Dragon), which holds the record for the most CG shots in a Vietnamese film. Morgan brings deep expertise in television commercial production.Morgan received his BA from Harvard University where he studied biology and fine-art photography.
Jennifer McCuen, Producer
Leading with a strong eye and a compassionate heart, Creative Producer Jennifer McCuen uses her expertise in storytelling and photography to guide and facilitate an array of artistic projects. Utilizing a degree in Film and Media Production from Arizona State, she carries with her a unique perspective in ethical filmmaking and strives to be a light that fosters collaboration. When she isn’t grinding away on her iMac, you can find her sipping a latte at King’s Road or hanging beachside with her rescue pups.
She is most energized by producing content that has the ability to touch hearts and challenge perspectives, and her most recent work, shooting stills and producing content for Nickelodeon, has given her a new edge in a youthful market.
Jennifer Tocquigny, Producer
After beginning her career working in feature development, and digital marketing at Warner Brothers, Jennifer Tocquigny followed her passion for hands on producing and began working on documentary features in 2013. She joined her first producing team working on Landfill Harmonic, the feature-length film about the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, which premiered at SXSW and played at over 150 festivals worldwide, including TIFF, AFI Fest, IDFA, Sheffield, and was distributed by HBO. Jennifer has since joined teams working on films across a variety of subjects ranging from deforestation in Nicaragua, LGBTQ surrogacy in France, to board gaming in Germany. Following her love of a great story, she has a passion for social impact projects and loves the challenge of creating significant change through storytelling.
Anne Bobek, Associate Producer
An absolute true creative, Anne joins the Unpaved Rodes team, as an Associate Producer. Her passion for film and television combined with her out-of-the-box thinking makes her a natural at working behind the scenes. She lives in Palos Verdes with her husband Joe, her three boys and two boxers.
Cristina Cimellaro, Actress
Cristina is from Philadelphia where she began her artistic career as a dancer. She received a BA from Vassar College in Biopsychology and Drama and then pursued an acting career in New York where she starred in many forgettable productions. After moving to Los Angeles, she appeared in several national commercials. She is a member of Mensa, and helps charities that seek to improve education in the Los Angeles area.
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