PEARL RAIN is a fantasy/romance short film blending West African myth and European fairytale. Morayo, a spiritual Black woman, is stuck in an emotionally abusive relationship. When she meets a kindred soul who can appreciate her black girl magic, will she finally find the strength to leave?
PEARL RAIN is a fantasy/romance short film blending West African myth and European fairytale. Morayo, a spiritual Black woman, is stuck in an emotionally abusive relationship. When she meets a kindred soul who can appreciate her black girl magic, will she finally find the strength to leave?
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About The Project
Pearl Rain is a 10-minute magical realism film created by writing team Jumange. Jumai Yusuf and Ange Clayton are college BFFs who first worked together on the multimedia theatrical production Shiver, and have extended their surrrel sensibilities into filmmaking. Jumai's previous film project lili[s], a sci-fi short film drawing from her Neurobiology background, was featured in 5 film festivals across the United States.
Director's Note:
I am a huge fan of sci-fi, fantasy and genre filmmaking, but not a fan of the lack of representation of minorities in these genres (and in Hollywood as a whole). So for this film I wanted to tell a different type of fantasy story. I've drawn from the stories of my own people, the Yoruba people of Nigeria. My research led me to the Orishas, a traditional religion practiced in Nigeria and the African Diaspora. "Pearl Rain" is inspired by the love triangle between three Orishas, or gods: Oya, Shango and Ogun. As one would expect from an ancient religion, this story is universal. Morayo, the protagonist of the film, is stuck in an emotionally abusive relationship with Akin, the man she loves. When she spends a magical day with Maliq, she catches her first glimpes of what a healthy relationship could look like. This gives her the final boost of strength she needs to leave Akin behind.
I hope that any woman who is in a similar scenario can be inspired by Morayo and Oya, the warrior goddess of change, and unearth the strength to change their circumstances.
-Jumai
Our Fundraising Goal:
We are in production now in the beauitful forest landscapes of small town Massachusetts. We've worked on a "zero" budget so far with a wonderful team of volunteers, but now we need just $4,000 in order to finish the last stage of the filmmaking process. These funds will be used for post-production costs including color correction, sound mixing and visual effects, as well as film festival submission fees and marketing costs. We want to get this unique story to as many people as possible and can not wait to share this process with you all! Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] at any time!
Incentives
$5
Welcome to our Tribe!
For donating you will get access to our newsletter with special behind-the-scenes photos and updates. Plus we'll give you a shout out on your social media avenue of choice!
$10
Pearl Rain filter!
Since we're in our last few days of the campaign, we've added a New Perk!! Now if you donate $10 or more you can get our custom Pearl Rain filter to add to your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram profile pic! Just send us the photo, or we'll download your current profile pic! If you've already donated and would like a filter please let us know.
Not or on Social Media? You can get a personalized badge like the only below! Available in lots of different colors.
Claimed: 2 of 100
$15
Pearl Rain Postcard
We'll send you a postcard printed with a beautiful production still from our film, and give you a special thanks credit!
Plus you'll get:
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
$25
Digital Link and Thank You video!
You'll get a digital link to watch Pearl Rain during our festival run and a personalized Thank You video from a member of our team!
Plus you'll get:
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
$50
Be an Extra in the Film!
Get on screen! You'll be an extra in the cafe scene we're filming in October in Cambridge, MA.
*Travel will not be provided, dependent on scheduling*
Plus you'll get:
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 1 of 2
$50
Pearl Rain Poster
We'll send you a hard copy of our poster signed by our director!
Plus you'll get:
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Claimed: 6 of 15
$100
Pearl Rain T-Shirt
You'll get an authentic dashiki (your choice of color) imported from Nigeria with the Pearl Rain logo printed on it!
It'll look something like this:
Plus you'll get:
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Claimed: 5 of 15
$150
Prop from the Film
We'll give you the one and only Jar of Pearls used in the film! These pearls represent the tears that Morayo has cried because of her abusive boyfriend, and so they are a very important part of the film. They also make a great home decoration!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Sold Out!
$150
Jewelry from the Film
You'll get an authentic Shango bracelet used in the film which we purchased from a Botanica (religious store) in East Boston!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Sold Out!
$250
Associate Producer
You'll get an Associate Producer credit in the film and IMBD, and an invitation to our premiere party in the Boston area!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 0 of 4
$500
Co-Producer
You'll get an Co-Producer credit in the film and IMBD, and an invitation to our premiere party in the Boston area!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
Executive Producer
You'll get an Executive Producer credit in the film and IMBD, and you'll get to watch the rough cut and provide input!
Plus you'll get:
- An invitation to our premiere party in the Boston area
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 0 of 2
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$5
Welcome to our Tribe!
For donating you will get access to our newsletter with special behind-the-scenes photos and updates. Plus we'll give you a shout out on your social media avenue of choice!
$10
Pearl Rain filter!
Since we're in our last few days of the campaign, we've added a New Perk!! Now if you donate $10 or more you can get our custom Pearl Rain filter to add to your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram profile pic! Just send us the photo, or we'll download your current profile pic! If you've already donated and would like a filter please let us know.
Not or on Social Media? You can get a personalized badge like the only below! Available in lots of different colors.
Claimed: 2 of 100
$15
Pearl Rain Postcard
We'll send you a postcard printed with a beautiful production still from our film, and give you a special thanks credit!
Plus you'll get:
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
$25
Digital Link and Thank You video!
You'll get a digital link to watch Pearl Rain during our festival run and a personalized Thank You video from a member of our team!
Plus you'll get:
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
$50
Be an Extra in the Film!
Get on screen! You'll be an extra in the cafe scene we're filming in October in Cambridge, MA.
*Travel will not be provided, dependent on scheduling*
Plus you'll get:
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 1 of 2
$50
Pearl Rain Poster
We'll send you a hard copy of our poster signed by our director!
Plus you'll get:
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Claimed: 6 of 15
$100
Pearl Rain T-Shirt
You'll get an authentic dashiki (your choice of color) imported from Nigeria with the Pearl Rain logo printed on it!
It'll look something like this:
Plus you'll get:
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Claimed: 5 of 15
$150
Prop from the Film
We'll give you the one and only Jar of Pearls used in the film! These pearls represent the tears that Morayo has cried because of her abusive boyfriend, and so they are a very important part of the film. They also make a great home decoration!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Sold Out!
$150
Jewelry from the Film
You'll get an authentic Shango bracelet used in the film which we purchased from a Botanica (religious store) in East Boston!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A special thanks credit in the film
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
*Shipping outside of the US is not included
Sold Out!
$250
Associate Producer
You'll get an Associate Producer credit in the film and IMBD, and an invitation to our premiere party in the Boston area!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 0 of 4
$500
Co-Producer
You'll get an Co-Producer credit in the film and IMBD, and an invitation to our premiere party in the Boston area!
Plus you'll get:
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
Executive Producer
You'll get an Executive Producer credit in the film and IMBD, and you'll get to watch the rough cut and provide input!
Plus you'll get:
- An invitation to our premiere party in the Boston area
- A Pearl Rain T-Shirt and signed poster
- A digital link to watch the film
- A personalized Thank You video
- A production still postcard
- Access to our newsletter
- A shoutout on Social Media
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Current Team
About This Team
We could not have made it this far without our amazing crew of Boston area locals. It's not often you find a mix of people who are talented, extremely dedicated, and have awesome personalities. For many of us this is our second or third time working together, and it's clear why!
Writers - Ange Clayton and Jumai Yusuf ("Jumange")
Director - Jumai Yusuf IMDB
Director of Photography - Denez McAdoo IMDB
Assistant Director - Vasco Diogo
Assistant Camera - Trevor Pendleton IMDB
Boom Operator - Miles Garnett
Production Designer - Madie Hays IMDB
Set Photographer - Marinda Horan IMDB
Composer - Marios Apostolakoulis IMDB
Executive Producer - Yinka Yusuf
Starring:
Delinda Sales as Morayo
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Koko Ekong as Maliq
Hosea DeMarzino as Akin IMDB
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