In this short film, writer/director Heather Fusari takes us back to 1938, the year before WWII was declared. L'EXPIATION will explore the affair of a young couple fighting to be together through the most difficult moments in their lives.
In this short film, writer/director Heather Fusari takes us back to 1938, the year before WWII was declared. L'EXPIATION will explore the affair of a young couple fighting to be together through the most difficult moments in their lives.
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Mission Statement
By shining light on individual women's stories, we are acknowledging the importance of their roles in history. Through forced decisions & livelihoods many times chosen for them, they still fought for what they believed in, and we are grateful to be honoring these women in our stories.About The Project
L'EXPIATION takes place in 1938, ten years into the Great Depression, and a year prior to the declaration of World War II.
Set against the backdrop of Paris in the late 1930s, two long-time lovers are caught in a whirlwind when one of them decides to delve deeper into the existential issues of their affair.
DOMINIQUE (early 30s)
A young aristocrat, having grown up in poverty, she married a passion-less, wealthy man to escape the effects of the Great Depression.
The longtime affair with her soul mate, Thomas, grows tumultuous with the passing season as he again fails to fight for himself & his talents as an artist.
THOMAS (late 30s)
A young struggling, lower-class painter, trying to catch his break. But he lacks the opportunity to leverage into the middle class.
His love for Dominique weighs heavily on his heart through their physical distance every time she goes back to her husband.
L'expiation was inspired while listening to Edith Piaf and the combination of lost loves. That lost desire for something in the ones loved, all to reveal a great void of reality- a figment created in one's mind about the person loved, only to have to face the truth and let them go. They take a part of you that you'll never experience except with that one person, in those intimate moments, in that one chapter of one's love-tragic life.
This is a story I must tell for those who have suffered letting go of their one great love for circumstances outside themselves- which cannot be summed up through mere words.
In order to maintain a safe work environment in lieu of Covid-19, we are implementing new protocals aligned with the unions 'Safe Way Back'.
Covid tests ($200-$300/test) will be administered within 24 hours of the first filming date- quarantining themselves for the remainder of the shoot; surgical masks, face shields and goggles will be worn at all times by all crew members and cast- when not being filmed. Maintaining social distancing throughout filming.
The entire set location will be sanitized every 2 hours, and sanitizer available at All times.
THANK YOU!!!!
To all our amazing supporters, contributors, and opportunities to create films!!!! Thank you for supporting women filmmakers!!!!!
Incentives
$15
THE 1930s TRIVIA
Did you know that the Mickey Mouse comic strip debuted in the January 1930, edition of the New York Mirror OR that Jesse Owens wins four gold medals during the 1936 Summer Olympics???
See what else you may or may not know about the 1930s of our country!!!!!
$20
THE ALICE GUY-BLACHÉ
Alice Guy-Blancé was the first female film Director, and from 1896-1906 she was probably the Only female filmmaker!!!!
You'll get:
- private viewing link of film + L'expiation's spotify playlist
- 1930's trivia
- Shout out
$50
THE 'WHERE IT ALL BEGAN'
"I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn."
--Anne FrankFor your wonderful contribution to L'EXPIATION, you'll receive the entire digital package and...
You get:
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
$75
THE DOROTHY QUINCY-HANCOCK
Dorothy Quincy-Hancock's feet won John’s heart. Dorothy was, by all accounts, pretty, smart and poised. But Hancock family tradition holds that John’s first romantic thoughts about Dorothy came while attending a particularly tedious church service. John happened to glance at Dorothy’s feet while the service was underway and found them very attractive. *Love finds its connection in many avenues :)
You get:
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
$100
THE 'ASK AWAY'
There are so many questions when it comes to filmmaking, acting, stunts, singing, traveling, writing... whatever it may be, Ask Away!!! Heather will answer your question in a personilized video from set!!
You get:
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 2 of 10
$150
THE 'GO GET IT'
Producing your own project and have a MILLION questions, concerns, or desire for guidance... You'll receive a one hour coaching session with Heather on how to produce your OWN project!! OR a one hour coaching sesson with Steve on gymnastics, stunts- training, how to get into the business, etc.
You get:
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather OR Steve
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 0 of 5
$200
THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PEEK
In the late 1930s, major studios contracted their talent - actors and actresses to work before the sun came up- to after the sun went down; every day- shooting multiple pictures at once- with very little room for visitors. Though filming schedules are still crazy, we've been given a lot more freedom beyond these exclusions :)
You'll receive behind-the-scenes shots from L'expiation's shooting location
You get:
- Personalized video from a Cast Member from set
- BTS digital photos from set
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 2 of 10
$500
THE LET'S COME TOGETHER!!!!
L'expiation is about love, art and connection. What's a better way to include all of those things in one place, than a private screening along with YOUR special someone and our team!?!
You get:
- Two (2) invitations to attend a private screening of L'expiation with members of the cast and crew *does not include travel/lodging expenses
- Personalized video from a Cast Member from set
- BTS digital photos from set
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
THE BAD B BOSS
Producers are the ones on the frontlines making things happen. Join our incredible team, as an Associate Producer, as we tell our passionate story through the visual medium!!!
You get:
- Associate Producer credit + IMDB
- Two (2) film festival tickets of your choice (to a festival L'expiation screens)
* travel/lodging not included
- Two (2) invitations to attend a private screening of L'expiation with members of the cast and crew *does not include travel/lodging expenses
- Personalized video from a Cast Member from set
- BTS digital photos from set
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 0 of 5
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$15
THE 1930s TRIVIA
Did you know that the Mickey Mouse comic strip debuted in the January 1930, edition of the New York Mirror OR that Jesse Owens wins four gold medals during the 1936 Summer Olympics???
See what else you may or may not know about the 1930s of our country!!!!!
$20
THE ALICE GUY-BLACHÉ
Alice Guy-Blancé was the first female film Director, and from 1896-1906 she was probably the Only female filmmaker!!!!
You'll get:
- private viewing link of film + L'expiation's spotify playlist
- 1930's trivia
- Shout out
$50
THE 'WHERE IT ALL BEGAN'
"I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn."
--Anne FrankFor your wonderful contribution to L'EXPIATION, you'll receive the entire digital package and...
You get:
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
$75
THE DOROTHY QUINCY-HANCOCK
Dorothy Quincy-Hancock's feet won John’s heart. Dorothy was, by all accounts, pretty, smart and poised. But Hancock family tradition holds that John’s first romantic thoughts about Dorothy came while attending a particularly tedious church service. John happened to glance at Dorothy’s feet while the service was underway and found them very attractive. *Love finds its connection in many avenues :)
You get:
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
$100
THE 'ASK AWAY'
There are so many questions when it comes to filmmaking, acting, stunts, singing, traveling, writing... whatever it may be, Ask Away!!! Heather will answer your question in a personilized video from set!!
You get:
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 2 of 10
$150
THE 'GO GET IT'
Producing your own project and have a MILLION questions, concerns, or desire for guidance... You'll receive a one hour coaching session with Heather on how to produce your OWN project!! OR a one hour coaching sesson with Steve on gymnastics, stunts- training, how to get into the business, etc.
You get:
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather OR Steve
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 0 of 5
$200
THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PEEK
In the late 1930s, major studios contracted their talent - actors and actresses to work before the sun came up- to after the sun went down; every day- shooting multiple pictures at once- with very little room for visitors. Though filming schedules are still crazy, we've been given a lot more freedom beyond these exclusions :)
You'll receive behind-the-scenes shots from L'expiation's shooting location
You get:
- Personalized video from a Cast Member from set
- BTS digital photos from set
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 2 of 10
$500
THE LET'S COME TOGETHER!!!!
L'expiation is about love, art and connection. What's a better way to include all of those things in one place, than a private screening along with YOUR special someone and our team!?!
You get:
- Two (2) invitations to attend a private screening of L'expiation with members of the cast and crew *does not include travel/lodging expenses
- Personalized video from a Cast Member from set
- BTS digital photos from set
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
THE BAD B BOSS
Producers are the ones on the frontlines making things happen. Join our incredible team, as an Associate Producer, as we tell our passionate story through the visual medium!!!
You get:
- Associate Producer credit + IMDB
- Two (2) film festival tickets of your choice (to a festival L'expiation screens)
* travel/lodging not included
- Two (2) invitations to attend a private screening of L'expiation with members of the cast and crew *does not include travel/lodging expenses
- Personalized video from a Cast Member from set
- BTS digital photos from set
- 1 HOUR coaching session with Heather
- 'Ask me anything' video message
- Signed poster
- IMDB credit + 'Special Thank You' in L'expiation's credits
- a signed polaroid of cast from set
- printed & signed First Page of the script
- a PDF of the script of L'expiation
- a VIP private viewing link of the film
- the spotify playlist
- the 1930s trivia
- shout out
Claimed: 0 of 5
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About This Team
HEATHER FUSARI
Writer / Director
Award-Winning Actress and Filmmaker, and she was nominated for Best Actress & Best Picture for her very first film HER CALLING, a Civil War period piece in which she wrote, produced and starred in 2017; the film was also selected in over a dozen festivals nation wide. Currently the Writer and Director at Badb Films production company.
FABIOLA ANDRADE
Producer
Fabiola is a storyteller influenced by her multicultural heritage & interdisciplinary background. A graduate of the University of New Orleans MFA program in film & theatre. Her work focuses on themes of identity, empowerment, and the surreal manifestions of the so-called 'ordinary life."
STEVEN LEGATE
Producer / Editor
Steve is former Navy- VBSS & Search and Rescue, a class 1 Elite Gymnast Champion, he's coached level 10 girls gymnastics. Now, he is currently a Stunt Performer and Filmmaker in Atlanta, working on shows such as Doom Patrol, The Resident, Ozark along with several more.
LEAH HUDSPETH
Art Director
Leah is an actress and assistant director, known for The Resident (2018), Teenage Bounty Hunters (2020) and The Vanished (2020).
JOEL FROOME
Cinematographer
Joel graduated from the prestigious Australia Film, Television & Radio School where he learnt under instructors including Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC, John Seale ACS ASC, Jan Kenny ACS, Kim Batterham ACS and Anthony Dodd Mantle DFF ASC BSC to name a few. Joel’s work has received numerous distinctions and awards from the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) and from various international film festivals.
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