As yet another superstorm bears down on a desperate, weary city in the year 2040, a blind woman seeks to redeem her winning sweepstakes ticket for a better life in a low Earth orbit paradise.
As yet another superstorm bears down on a desperate, weary city in the year 2040, a blind woman seeks to redeem her winning sweepstakes ticket for a better life in a low Earth orbit paradise.
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Mission Statement
Through HERE COMES FRIEDA we aim to help bring a more diverse array of voices to the world of filmmaking. Alongside the production of the film, we are launching an apprenticeship program. Five teenagers, all young people of color, will have the opportunity to learn the craft of filmmaking first handAbout The Project
The Story
The Setting
HERE COMES FRIEDA is set in the year 2040 as yet another superstorm bears down on a desperate, weary city. Lily, a young and fiercely independent blind woman, seeks to redeem her winning sweepstakes ticket for a better life in a low Earth orbit paradise. As she prepares to escape to these greener pastures, she discovers a cruel and sinister operation at work.
Our Main Character
Lily is a fiercely independent blind woman who seeks to live life to its fullest extent in her hostile surroundings. She packs her bags and prepares to be whisked away to her glamorous new life. But no one comes, and Frieda is fast approaching.
Over the course of a single evening, Here Comes Frieda portrays Lily’s plight to redeem her ticket and escape to Upper Paradise. Will her unwavering determination win the day, or will the superstorm overtake her?
What We Need
Unique and diverse stories deserve to be told, especially about controversial issues such as global warming. But we can't do it without your help!
Film and TV are powerful platforms because they reach a wide audience. But raising production costs for a high-quality show can be challenging. In order to bring our vision to life, we need to pay for things like props and costumes, sets, post-production, camera equipment, editing software, permits for locations -- the list goes on and on. To make things simple, our budget breakdown looks a little something like this:
What You Get
We would like to personally thank each and every one of you in advance. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a huge impact in the making of our film. By supporting our campaign, you will have the opportunity to help us spread awareness of the looming repercussions that come with climate change. You will also get to help us ensure the inclusion of minority groups that are usually underrepresented in the film industry.
We also offer our contributors some fun incentives for supporting our project! They are listed on the right side of the screen, go check them out!
The Impact
One of the main focuses of Here Comes Frieda is the issue of climate change. The goal of this production is to spread awareness and motivate others to take an interest in humanity’s quality of life. Demonstrating the possibilities of where our current environmental track may take us is key in the meaning of our production. We hope Here Comes Frieda becomes a call to action to fight climate change.
We also believe that the representation of minority groups is extremely important in the world of film. Alongside the production of Here Comes Frieda, we are mentoring five teenagers, all young people of color, in the art of filmmaking and storytelling. Through this mentoring program, we intend to do our part to help bring a more diverse array of voices to the film industry. Our long-term goal is to make this an annual apprenticeship program. We want to provide our young apprentices with an opportunity to learn the craft of filmmaking hands-on through the production of this film. We want to be able to give them their first film credit and the opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals.
RIPPLE EFFECT ARTISTS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(c)(3) - ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
Incentives
$10
Thank you!
You are wonderful! Thank you for contributing. Everything counts!
$25
Social Media Shout-Out
For your lovely contribution, we'd like to give you a Shout-out on our Social Media. Thank you so much for the support!
$50
Exclusive Link-to-Stream
We appreciate the love! For your contribution, we'd like to offer you VIP-treatment with an Exclusive Link-to-Stream and an individualized video shout-out from our team to you!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
$75
Signed Copy of the Script
Thank you for your commitment to getting this series made!
In return, we'll send you a Signed Copy of the Script, by Cast and Crew!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
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$100
Invitation to our Google Hangouts Q + A
To express our gratitude, you'll be invited to participate in an exclusive Google Hangouts Q + A session with the creator of our film!
Now's your chance to ask your burning questions about filmmaking and inspiration behind the story!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
$150
Digital Download and Signed Poster
Be one of the first to receive a digital download of the finished film! You will also get a signed poster for helping us out! Enjoy the project you helped create!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Invitation to our Google Hangouts Q + A
$250
A Thank You in the Credits
Your name is a big reason why we're on our way to being funded! For this, we want that beautiful name to be shown off in with A Thank You in the Credits!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ Digital Download
$300
Visit the Set
Because you've helped make our dream a reality, you can watch it come true! You will be invited to a full-day visit to the set of our film where you will get to see what 'behind the scenes' really means! (Travel not included)
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ Digital Download
+ Visit the Set
$500
Be An Extra
You deserve to be on screen! Get a chance to be featured and start a Hollywood career, because you're invited to our set to Be an Extra in the film!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ Digital Download
$1,000
Associate Producer IMDb Credit 2 REA Season Tickets
We're upgrading your name in the credits to Associate Producer! You get to polish up that IMDb account, or get one started! This perk also comes with 2 tickets to REA season events through August 2020!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ A Thank You in the Credits
+ Be an Extra in the Series
$2,000
Executive Producer IMDb Credit and 4 REA Season Tickets
You are SPECTACULAR! For being such a big part of our production, you will have the opportunity to be listed as an executive producer on our film. You will also get 4 tickets to each REA season event through August 2020
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ A Thank You in the Credits
+ Be an Extra in the Series
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Thank you!
You are wonderful! Thank you for contributing. Everything counts!
$25
Social Media Shout-Out
For your lovely contribution, we'd like to give you a Shout-out on our Social Media. Thank you so much for the support!
$50
Exclusive Link-to-Stream
We appreciate the love! For your contribution, we'd like to offer you VIP-treatment with an Exclusive Link-to-Stream and an individualized video shout-out from our team to you!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
$75
Signed Copy of the Script
Thank you for your commitment to getting this series made!
In return, we'll send you a Signed Copy of the Script, by Cast and Crew!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
$100
Invitation to our Google Hangouts Q + A
To express our gratitude, you'll be invited to participate in an exclusive Google Hangouts Q + A session with the creator of our film!
Now's your chance to ask your burning questions about filmmaking and inspiration behind the story!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
$150
Digital Download and Signed Poster
Be one of the first to receive a digital download of the finished film! You will also get a signed poster for helping us out! Enjoy the project you helped create!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Invitation to our Google Hangouts Q + A
$250
A Thank You in the Credits
Your name is a big reason why we're on our way to being funded! For this, we want that beautiful name to be shown off in with A Thank You in the Credits!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ Digital Download
$300
Visit the Set
Because you've helped make our dream a reality, you can watch it come true! You will be invited to a full-day visit to the set of our film where you will get to see what 'behind the scenes' really means! (Travel not included)
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ Digital Download
+ Visit the Set
$500
Be An Extra
You deserve to be on screen! Get a chance to be featured and start a Hollywood career, because you're invited to our set to Be an Extra in the film!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ Digital Download
$1,000
Associate Producer IMDb Credit 2 REA Season Tickets
We're upgrading your name in the credits to Associate Producer! You get to polish up that IMDb account, or get one started! This perk also comes with 2 tickets to REA season events through August 2020!
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ A Thank You in the Credits
+ Be an Extra in the Series
$2,000
Executive Producer IMDb Credit and 4 REA Season Tickets
You are SPECTACULAR! For being such a big part of our production, you will have the opportunity to be listed as an executive producer on our film. You will also get 4 tickets to each REA season event through August 2020
PLUS
+ Social Media Shout-Out
+ Exclusive Link-to-Stream
+ Signed Copy of the Script
+ Google Hangouts Q + A
+ A Thank You in the Credits
+ Be an Extra in the Series
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Current Team
About This Team
Director: Robin Takao D'oench
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Robin Takao D’Oench is a writer/director/producer, born, raised and based in New York City. His short film, Tadaima, about a Japanese American Family returning home after the closure of the Japanese American Concentration Camps, screened worldwide at over forty film festivals including the Rhode Island Internal Film Festival, Hollyshorts, CAAMFest, the San Jose International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Asian American Pacific Film Festival. The film won Best Narrative Short at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and was featured in Comcast-Xfinity’s March 2018 Filmmaker Spotlight Series on X1 OnDemand. His Produced works include Shawn Mendes’ music video, Treat You Better, about domestic violence; the video was nominated for a 2017 MTV Video Music Award and is ranked in the YouTube Top 50 All Time Viewed videos with over 1.5 Billion views. A former Zamboni and New York City Taxi Driver, Robin is a graduate of New York University and has a degree from the Tisch School of the Arts and the Stern School of Business. Robin is dedicated to making films of historical awareness, social impact, and commercial value.
Writer: David Lavine
David Lavine co-wrote and co-produced the acclaimed comedy web series Plant: The Second Coming, nominated for Indie Series Awards’ Best Writing - Comedy and NYC Web Fest's Outstanding Achievement in Writing. He has written for the public health series HIV is Still a Big Deal and the web series The Suzy & Duddy Show, and has co-written and developed commercials and branded shorts for such brands as Mercedes Benz, BMW, H&M, Michael Kors, and Prada. His screenplay The Unconjoined was a Scriptapalooza Quarterfinalist. His plays have been produced or workshopped at Portland Center Stage (JAW Festival), New York Theatre Workshop, Abingdon Theatre Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, South Carolina Repertory Company, New Jersey Rep, and both the New York and Columbus Fringe Festivals. Recognition includes O'Neill Conference finalist and semifinalist placements (That Bright Fog, The Ocean All Around Us and Poking Kitty Purple), and the Heidi Award for Best Original Short (Smugglers Three). Publication includes 4 Plays by David Lavine by Original Works and The Ultimate Audition Book: 222 Comedy Monologues 2 Minutes & Underby Smith and Kraus.
Producer: Victor Gallo
Victor Gallo is a producer, writer and director working in television, film and the web. He also sits on the board of Ripple Effect Artists, a not-for-profit arts and activism organization committed to producing work that addresses social issues and makes a positive impact. His most recent work is as the editor of El Gran Fellove - a feature-length documentary directed by Matt Dillon. Victor is also currently developing two projects: Away Game, a soccer-themed docuseries, and RED22, a science-fiction thriller that is Victor’s first stint as a feature film producer. Among Victor’s most recent works are TNT Television's NBA All-Star Saturday Night, as well as stints as a producer and director of original content at digital media companies like The Atlantic, Mashable and Great Big Story. Previously, Victor served as VP of Development at Ten10 Entertainment, a New York-based film production company, and he also launched an after-school film program for teens at El Puente, a community organization in Brooklyn.
President: Jessica Jennings
Jessica Jennings is the founding Board President for Ripple Effect Artists. Jessica received a B.F.A. from The University of the Arts. She has managed multi-million dollar retail at Rockefeller Center and at Grand Central for L’Occitane; and she interned in Development at Spanish Repertory Theatre. Her development has won grants for three theatre groups in NYC, and she has been intrinsic to developing REA’s “talk-back” events, bringing master speakers such as James P. Clark (World Technology Summit), and Charlotte Walker-Said (Assistant Professor of Human Rights and International Law, John Jay College). She is an accomplished, award winning actor and director for Shakespearean productions in NYC, receiving multiple Jean Dalrymple Awards as well as a Princess Grace Nomination. She has danced internationally, and was an off-camera dance coach for Bryce Dallas Howard, Sigourney Weaver, Cherry Jones, and William Hurt in M. Night Shyamalan’s film "The Village," 2003.
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