Happy Birthday/Felicidades
by Jared Jacobsen

Jared Jacobsen
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Happy Birthday/Felicidades
by Jared Jacobsen
Jared Jacobsen
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A struggling mother takes her twins on a chaotic birthday road trip. As a Tijuana cop becomes an unwitting participant in the adventure, lines are blurred between what is real and what isn't. Addiction, illness, and human compassion traverse borders on a steamy summer afternoon.
A struggling mother takes her twins on a chaotic birthday road trip. As a Tijuana cop becomes an unwitting participant in the adventure, lines are blurred between what is real and what isn't. Addiction, illness, and human compassion traverse borders on a steamy summer afternoon.
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Mission Statement
Happy Birthday/Felicidades will be produced by a diverse cast and crew from Mexico and the United States. The film, based on a story and characters created by Spanish author Rosa Montero, is in both English and Spanish. The leading roles are women as our many of the key crew positions.About The Project
The Story
Twins Zoe and Nick seem to have it all as they arrive at their glamorous 25th birthday party. But as the party winds down they can't avoid being back 15 years to their 10th birthday as their Mom wisks them away on a surprise birthday trip to Tijuana. Struggles with mental illness and addiction blur what is real and what is imagined as they relive that sweltering Tijuana afternoon from their childhood.
Although the film spans two distinct cities, Tijuana and Los Angeles, and two unique cultures, as the adventure unfolds the differences fade away and we see the connection between the events of that distant Tijuana afternoon and a mysterious present-day party in the Hollywood Hills.
"Happy Birthday or Felicidades" will take you to a magical, dangerous, and desperate place. It will raise awareness in the context of two unique cultures. It is a mesmerizing journey you will not soon forget.
La historia
Zoe y Nick parece que lo tienen todo mientras los vemos llegar a su lujosa fiesta de cumpleanos numero 25. Pero al terminar la fiesta, los gemelos no pueden evitar regresar 15 anos atras, cuando cumplían 10 años, y vemos cuando su mama los llevó a un viaje sorpresa a Tijuana para celebrar el cumpleaños. La lucha con una enfermedad mental y la adicción, vuelve confusa la realidad con la imaginacion, mientras revivimos esta aventura a través de los ojos de los niños gemelos en una sofocante tarde Tijuanense.
Aunque la película abarca dos ciudades distintas, Tijuana y Los Ángeles, y dos culturas unicas, mientras que la aventura se desarrolla, las diferencias parecen desaparecer y vemos la conexión entre los acontecimientos de esa tarde en Tijuana y una actual fiesta misteriosa en las colinas de Hollywood .
"Feliz Cumpleaños o Felicidades" tiene el propósito de aumentar el nivel de conciencia en un amnbiente de dos culturas unicas. Te llevará a un lugar mágico, peligroso y desesperado. Es un viaje fascinante que no se olvidará.
My screenplay for "Happy Birthday or Felicidades" is based on the novel and characters created by Spanish Author Rosa Montero. This short film tells the back-story of the two main characters, Zoe and Nick, for the in-development feature film "El Corázon del Tártaro" also based on the novel by Rosa Montero.
The film will be shot in location in Tijuana, Mexico and Los Angeles, CA. I have shot six previous projects in Tijuana that have screened in festivals around the world. I have been honored to have my films be recognized both nationally and internationally as best narrative film, best documentary, best screenplay, as well as best actor awards both nationally and internationally.
I love the experience of shooting films in Tijuana and the locations add a fascinating visual backdrop. The talented crew is independent filmmaking at it's best. Our Los Angeles crew is equally amazing. The two crews will bring two distict styles to portray and intertwine the two very distinct cities.
Declaración del Director
Mi guión de "Feliz Cumpleaños o Felicidades" se basa en la novela y los personajes creados por la española Rosa Montero. Este cortometraje cuenta la historia del pasado de dos personajes principales, Zoe y Nick, quienes van a salir en el largometraje en desarrollo "El Corázon del Tártaro" también basado en la novela de Rosa Montero.
Happy Birthday/Felicidades será filmada en Tijuana, México y Los Ángeles, CA. He rodado seis proyectos anteriores en Tijuana que han sido proyectados en festivales alrededor del mundo. Me siento muy honrado y afortunado de que mis películas han sido reconocidos tanto a nivel nacional como internacional como mejor película, mejor documental, mejor guión, y premios de mejor actor.
Me encanta la experiencia de rodar en Tijuana y las ubicaciones agregan un telón de fondo visualmente fascinante. Nuestro talentoso equipo de trabajo en el cine independiente en su mejor momento y nuestro equipo de Los Ángeles es igualmente increíble. Los dos equipos de trabajo traerán dos estilos distintos para retratar y entrelazar las dos ciudades.
Incentives
$10
Social Media Shout Out
We will give you the recognition you deserve with a personal thank you across all our social media platforms.
$25
Digital Download of the Pre-Production and Final Posters
Instant gratification as you'll receive a digital dowload of our pre-production poster and, later, the final poster! You'll also receive all prior perks!
$50
Digital Download of the Movie Trailer and access to Digital Movie
You'll recieve a digital download of the completed trailer. Upon completion of festival run you will have digital access to the completed film. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$75
Behind the Scenes Photos and Videos + Personalized Poster
You'll have access to exclusive behind the scenes photos and videos from cast and crew during pre-production and production. Send us a photo and we'll send you a personal version of the films poster with your photo included. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$100
Invitation to Premier Party
You'll receive an invitation to the premier party with cast and crew! You will also receive an invitation to the online premier with Q & A for those that cannot attend the live premier. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$250
"Special Thanks" Credit
Recieve a "Special Thanks" in credits and IMDB! You'll also receive a personal special thanks video from the director filmed live at a few unique Tijuana locations. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$500
Associate Producer Credit
Recieve an Associate Producer" Credit. You'll also recieve tickets to a festival showing for any festival that selects "Happy Birthday/Felicidades" near your city. Transportation not included. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit
Recieve an Executive Producer Credit. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$2,000
Executive Producer Credit +
You'll receive all prior perks plus the official film poster signed by cast and crew. You will also receive a Blue-Ray version of the film. You will also receive an invitation to dine with the Director and one cast or crew member at the city of your choice (Los Angeles, San Diego, or Tijuana) at one of the Director's favorite restaurants. Local transportation provided (no airfare).
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$10
Social Media Shout Out
We will give you the recognition you deserve with a personal thank you across all our social media platforms.
$25
Digital Download of the Pre-Production and Final Posters
Instant gratification as you'll receive a digital dowload of our pre-production poster and, later, the final poster! You'll also receive all prior perks!
$50
Digital Download of the Movie Trailer and access to Digital Movie
You'll recieve a digital download of the completed trailer. Upon completion of festival run you will have digital access to the completed film. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$75
Behind the Scenes Photos and Videos + Personalized Poster
You'll have access to exclusive behind the scenes photos and videos from cast and crew during pre-production and production. Send us a photo and we'll send you a personal version of the films poster with your photo included. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$100
Invitation to Premier Party
You'll receive an invitation to the premier party with cast and crew! You will also receive an invitation to the online premier with Q & A for those that cannot attend the live premier. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$250
"Special Thanks" Credit
Recieve a "Special Thanks" in credits and IMDB! You'll also receive a personal special thanks video from the director filmed live at a few unique Tijuana locations. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$500
Associate Producer Credit
Recieve an Associate Producer" Credit. You'll also recieve tickets to a festival showing for any festival that selects "Happy Birthday/Felicidades" near your city. Transportation not included. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit
Recieve an Executive Producer Credit. You'll also receive all prior perks!
$2,000
Executive Producer Credit +
You'll receive all prior perks plus the official film poster signed by cast and crew. You will also receive a Blue-Ray version of the film. You will also receive an invitation to dine with the Director and one cast or crew member at the city of your choice (Los Angeles, San Diego, or Tijuana) at one of the Director's favorite restaurants. Local transportation provided (no airfare).
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About This Team
Jared Jacobsen - Director
Jared's credits include award-winning short films, documentaries, music videos, andcommercial content. He has won or been nominated for best screenplay, best director, best narrative film, and best documentary at national and international film festivals. He has directed seven films that have shown in over 35 film festivals. Jared is the creative director of StephenJake Video Productions.
Vanessa Carmona - Producer
Vanessa’s credits span traditional and new media, film, andstage. Recently named one of 2016’s “Top Emerging Content Creators” by the National Association of Latino Producers
(NALIP), Vanessa studied as an undergrad at The New School in New York City and received her MFA in Playwriting from Regent’s University in London. She has produced and written award-winning branded and commercial content for tech giants, start-ups, and public sectors and has financed and optioned narrative features withwith heavy-hitting production companies. In 2017, she launched Story Camp, a production company focused onmerging new and emerging writers and directors with high level and highly creative work. She is a self-proclaimed mochiconnoisseur and can be found tracking rare native plants inthe field on a rare day off.
Jacqueline Grajales - Producer/1st AD
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