Where does your dream fit within the American dream your parents had of you? It's a question many first generation Americans face when figuring out their lives. Nanay Ko brings that question to life in song, family, laughter and love.
Where does your dream fit within the American dream your parents had of you? It's a question many first generation Americans face when figuring out their lives. Nanay Ko brings that question to life in song, family, laughter and love.
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Story
Mission Statement
Nanay Ko is a celebration of cultural identity. Written, directed, produced and starring Asian-Americans, the film reveals how generational differences and immigration realities can still come together to celebrate each other because, in the end, it’s still all about family.About The Project
First off, THANK YOU to everyone who supported our last two campaigns AND on set! We enjoyed every moment with you all as Background actors, as Craft Services, as welcoming hosts in your homes, businesses, and the list goes on and on. This film has truly been a collective effort and we all wish we could go back and be together again (if you can't already tell from our pitch video). And now, we are close to the finish line and hope that we can include more people in our journey to cross that line!
So yes, one more crowdfunding campaign for:
That's right! We're on the final phase of filmmaking: Post-Production!
This time, we have the support of a huge community we built in the past two years, plus the dedicated cast and crew who know how much the impact Nanay Ko can have. For the next generation of Asians and Asian-Americans, to have a movie experience where they see themselves dealing with situations they’re familiar with, and to have that projected on the screen to song and dance, is going to be tremendous. It’s an experience that previous generations haven’t had the opportunity to experience, so the idea of providing it to all generations feels extraordinary.
Nanay Ko is an independent dramedy musical inspired by our director's family and community in her hometown of Maryland. The film revolves around a girl named Christine, who grew up under a traditional, conservative household. Her parents immigrated from the Philippines to build a good life for their family in America. That life included Christine taking over the family’s restaurant business. But Christine had a bigger dream than what her family intended. She follows her dream in LA and lands her big break on a show when her father suddenly passes away. Upon her return to Maryland, Christine not only has to reconcile her strained relationship with her mother, but she has to prevent her family’s restaurant from eviction. Christine’s homecoming becomes a crossroad in her life. Should she put her dream on hold to be there for her family? Or can she find a way to balance both her immigrant parents’ American dream with her own?
“The film is made in the editing room.“ - Philip Seymour Hoffman
The goal of this third leg of crowdfunding is to complete the film and submit it to film festivals for distribution and most importantly - sharing the film with the world! To make this happen, we need to raise at least $30,000 for the absolute necessary steps in post (details in our wishlist tab!). By supporting our project, you are supporting the many first-time feature artists and technicians who have dedicated their talent to gather what we filmed and mold it into a 90+ minute feature length film that will entertain and inspire generations.
Like principal photography, post-production involves a combination of the technical and the creative. These include editing, sound editing, color correction, the composition of a musical score and sound & visual effects, if necessary. This part of filmmaking is known as the invisible artform and where most of the magic happens! Performances are shaped, visuals are enhanced by sound and music, problems are solved. If it's done well, then the team did a GREAT job - which is where we want to be!
Filipinos are notorious for being late to parties. For the Asian-American film world, the party started last year with the monstrous box office success and acclaim for Crazy Rich Asians, a Hollywood movie written by, directed by and starring Asian-Americans. The time for movies penned, helmed and starring Asian-Americans is NOW. We don’t want to be late to this party. With Nanay Ko, we’re only telling a fraction of the Asian-American stories still left to be told. What Crazy Rich Asians proved is that the audience has an appetite for our stories. We want to continue to feed that appetite in the most satisfying way we know how…with the musical.
The genre of the musical is having its own resurgence. Musicals are #trending. We want to be #trending, but we also want to #trailblaze for Asian-American musicals mainly because we know we have the talent to do so. We proved so last fall by working with all of the incredible cast that not only proved Filipinos can SAAANNNG, but can act too! Our families and family friends knew how innately talented we were with our voices when we were younger. How long is it still going to be for everyone else to find out?
We hope not much longer.
We're excited to have our lead cast join us in crowdfunding this time around! Some of whom we've looked up to for decades. Each week, they will be taking over the campaign and offering special incentives during their week!
Continuing from our last campaign, From the Heart Productions remains a fiscal sponsor to our film. We are so honored to have a prestigious non-profit organization who fully supports our story and the filmmakers behind it. Did taxes put a hole in your pocket this year? Any pledge you make during this campaign is tax deductible!
Incentives for most pledges will include an official Nanay Ko t-shirt designed by Nostalgink (boys and men) and Martirology (girls and women). Nanay Ko t-shirts are only available at this time with a tax-deductible pledge to this campaign.
Missed out on our journey? Check out our last two campaigns!
Nanay Ko Phase 1 - Nanay Ko Phase 2
Incentives
$10
#NanaysBalut
Balut is an egg boiled with the bird embryo inside, eaten from the shell. It is commonly sold as street food in the Philippines and was a Fear Factor challenge. "Nanay" is Searching for Balut in Texas. Can we raise $500 for her to eat one?? Co-Producer Angelo Santos raised $1000 during this challenge. Can Emy beat him?
Receive a Facebook Live broadcast of Emy attempting to eat 1 Balut if $500 is raised cumulatively.
Update: We did it!! Stay tuned for Emy's video!
Sold Out!
$10
#GelaTina
Wanna see Co-Producer Angelo Santos' drag persona GelaTina perform on stage? In the final 24 hours of the campaign, pledge $10 and you'll get a private video of GelaTina's performance of "This Is Me" from the Nanay Ko Benefit in NYC last night.
$15
#InstaGratitude
Receive an Insta-gratitude, a thank you on Instagram from one of the Producers or Cast members.
$25
#ASongFromProducers
The Nanay Ko Producing team will thank you personally with a Facebook Live video thank you in song! Stay tuned for special songs from our cast!
+Social Media Shout Out
$35
#Blessed
We will “bless” you with private screeners of award-winning short films “Mango Sticky Rice” written and directed by Mallorie Ortega & “Pamanhikan” written and directed by Angelo Santos.
+ Social Media Shout Out
+ A Personal Song
$50
#ASongFromHaven
Time's Up! Check for next actor on deck to sing!
Experience the sikly, smooth voice of Haven Everly when she performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of her "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#PhilippinePride
Wear your Philippine Pride with these designed t-shirts and pay homage to Philippine heritage. From NOSTALGINK, select from a variety of designs including Warrior Mother, Empowered, Cock Fight, Warrior Father, Banana Ketchup or Tabo.
+Social Media Shout Out
+A Personal Song
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#ASongFromEmy
Emy's songs are SOLD OUT! But keep donating to receive a song from our director or producing team! Actor on deck is Paolo Montalban. His songs will be available on Friday!
Experience the sweet, calming voice of Emy Coligado when she performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of her "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#ASongFromLora
Experience the clear, powerful voice of Lora Nicolas when she performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of his "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#ASongFromDonMike
Experience the vocal runs of Don Mike Mendoza when he performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of his "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#WomensRights
With a story about women and the current debate of women's rights, support our women filmmakers and women around the world by wearing this "Women's Rights are Human Rights" t-shirt, designed by Michelle Martir. Shirts available for women and men!
+Social Media Shout Out
+A Personal Song
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
Sold Out!
$75
#ASongFromPaolo
Experience the smooth, charming voice of Paolo Montalban when he performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of his "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$100
#Walang Asawa
Whether you’re ready to mingle or growing up as only, you’ll cherish taking selfies with your nanay on holidays, birthdays and family gatherings with a “Nanay Ko” t-shirt (adult or kids size).
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
Girls/Women (designed by Michelle Martir)
Boys/Men (designed by Nostalgink)
$125
#PhilippineFlavors
Get your tongues treated with food crafted by Filipino makers and artisans who have channeled the diversity of local seaside resources into delicious and innovative creations. From CHIBUNDLE, the salty, spicy, and sweet flavors will either rekindle memories of home or be an exciting new trip for your tastebuds.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
Items in Chibundle package vary by season
Sold Out!
$150
#PhilippineCoasters
Get your hands on these beautiful marble coasters from MAAARI! All MAAARI marble is made by the artisans of La Roca.
La Roca is committed bringing economic opportunities back to the Romblon province of the Philippines through the revitalization of its marble manufacturing sector. La Roca uses responsibly mined and regulated marble, implements zero-waste policies, and provides fair wages to all its artisans.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
Sold Out!
$250
#MangoLove
Receive the never-released Mango Sticky Rice Soundtrack! Original music and score by our Sound Supervisor - Diana Cha. Your name will also be included with a “Salamat” (Thank you”) in the end credits of the movie.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
+one (1) Nanay Ko T-shirt
$500
#Scripty
Get a copy of our shooting script! You might even get one with notes in it! Your name will also be included with a “Salamat” (Thank you”) in the end credits of the movie.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
+one (1) Nanay Ko T-shirt
+Mango Sticky Rice Sound Track
Claimed: 3 of 10
$1,000
#PrivateScreening
Bring your copy of your script, and see what we shot vs what what we were supposed to shoot when you go to our Private Screening! You could even wear one of those Nanay T-shirts! Your name will also be included with a “Salamat” (Thank you”) in the end credits of the movie.
**Local Maryland and Los Angeles only
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
+one (1) Nanay Ko T-shirt
+Mango Sticky Rice Sound Track
+Nanay Ko Script
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
#NanaysBalut
Balut is an egg boiled with the bird embryo inside, eaten from the shell. It is commonly sold as street food in the Philippines and was a Fear Factor challenge. "Nanay" is Searching for Balut in Texas. Can we raise $500 for her to eat one?? Co-Producer Angelo Santos raised $1000 during this challenge. Can Emy beat him?
Receive a Facebook Live broadcast of Emy attempting to eat 1 Balut if $500 is raised cumulatively.
Update: We did it!! Stay tuned for Emy's video!
Sold Out!
$10
#GelaTina
Wanna see Co-Producer Angelo Santos' drag persona GelaTina perform on stage? In the final 24 hours of the campaign, pledge $10 and you'll get a private video of GelaTina's performance of "This Is Me" from the Nanay Ko Benefit in NYC last night.
$15
#InstaGratitude
Receive an Insta-gratitude, a thank you on Instagram from one of the Producers or Cast members.
$25
#ASongFromProducers
The Nanay Ko Producing team will thank you personally with a Facebook Live video thank you in song! Stay tuned for special songs from our cast!
+Social Media Shout Out
$35
#Blessed
We will “bless” you with private screeners of award-winning short films “Mango Sticky Rice” written and directed by Mallorie Ortega & “Pamanhikan” written and directed by Angelo Santos.
+ Social Media Shout Out
+ A Personal Song
$50
#ASongFromHaven
Time's Up! Check for next actor on deck to sing!
Experience the sikly, smooth voice of Haven Everly when she performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of her "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#PhilippinePride
Wear your Philippine Pride with these designed t-shirts and pay homage to Philippine heritage. From NOSTALGINK, select from a variety of designs including Warrior Mother, Empowered, Cock Fight, Warrior Father, Banana Ketchup or Tabo.
+Social Media Shout Out
+A Personal Song
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#ASongFromEmy
Emy's songs are SOLD OUT! But keep donating to receive a song from our director or producing team! Actor on deck is Paolo Montalban. His songs will be available on Friday!
Experience the sweet, calming voice of Emy Coligado when she performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of her "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#ASongFromLora
Experience the clear, powerful voice of Lora Nicolas when she performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of his "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#ASongFromDonMike
Experience the vocal runs of Don Mike Mendoza when he performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of his "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$50
#WomensRights
With a story about women and the current debate of women's rights, support our women filmmakers and women around the world by wearing this "Women's Rights are Human Rights" t-shirt, designed by Michelle Martir. Shirts available for women and men!
+Social Media Shout Out
+A Personal Song
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
Sold Out!
$75
#ASongFromPaolo
Experience the smooth, charming voice of Paolo Montalban when he performs a "Thank You" song for you. Video of his "Thank You" song will be debut on Nanay Ko's social media pages and shared on your social media pages.
+ Social Media Shoutout
+ Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan screeners
Sold Out!
$100
#Walang Asawa
Whether you’re ready to mingle or growing up as only, you’ll cherish taking selfies with your nanay on holidays, birthdays and family gatherings with a “Nanay Ko” t-shirt (adult or kids size).
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
Girls/Women (designed by Michelle Martir)
Boys/Men (designed by Nostalgink)
$125
#PhilippineFlavors
Get your tongues treated with food crafted by Filipino makers and artisans who have channeled the diversity of local seaside resources into delicious and innovative creations. From CHIBUNDLE, the salty, spicy, and sweet flavors will either rekindle memories of home or be an exciting new trip for your tastebuds.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
Items in Chibundle package vary by season
Sold Out!
$150
#PhilippineCoasters
Get your hands on these beautiful marble coasters from MAAARI! All MAAARI marble is made by the artisans of La Roca.
La Roca is committed bringing economic opportunities back to the Romblon province of the Philippines through the revitalization of its marble manufacturing sector. La Roca uses responsibly mined and regulated marble, implements zero-waste policies, and provides fair wages to all its artisans.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
Sold Out!
$250
#MangoLove
Receive the never-released Mango Sticky Rice Soundtrack! Original music and score by our Sound Supervisor - Diana Cha. Your name will also be included with a “Salamat” (Thank you”) in the end credits of the movie.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
+one (1) Nanay Ko T-shirt
$500
#Scripty
Get a copy of our shooting script! You might even get one with notes in it! Your name will also be included with a “Salamat” (Thank you”) in the end credits of the movie.
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
+one (1) Nanay Ko T-shirt
+Mango Sticky Rice Sound Track
Claimed: 3 of 10
$1,000
#PrivateScreening
Bring your copy of your script, and see what we shot vs what what we were supposed to shoot when you go to our Private Screening! You could even wear one of those Nanay T-shirts! Your name will also be included with a “Salamat” (Thank you”) in the end credits of the movie.
**Local Maryland and Los Angeles only
+Social Media Shout Out
+Mango Sticky Rice and Pamanhikan Screeners
+Personal Song
+one (1) Nanay Ko T-shirt
+Mango Sticky Rice Sound Track
+Nanay Ko Script
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