Period
Austin, Texas | Film Short
Documentary
Fact: Pads, Tampons, etc. are the least donated items to shelters. Fact: The number one cause for homelessness in women is domestic violence There are several non-profits helping homeless women, but can we do more? This documentary is needed to say that yes, we can do more.
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Fact: Pads, Tampons, etc. are the least donated items to shelters. Fact: The number one cause for homelessness in women is domestic violence There are several non-profits helping homeless women, but can we do more? This documentary is needed to say that yes, we can do more.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Lydia Lopez(R) and Teyani Tyler(L)
Photography Credit: Dimitri Khosrowpour
The majority of women in America are not very fond of their periods. Women suffer from cramps, bloating, hot flashes, mood swings, among many other problematic and sometimes more serious issues such as endemitriosis or infection. Yet, there is an entire population of women who don't get to take pain medication, go to the doctor for infections, and simply have to deal with sitting in their own blood for a week.
Dessandra Hertz
Photography Credit:
Ariel Griffin
Lisa Helshur
Photography Credit:
Jeff Secorsky
People think of "The Homeless" as one big entity. Some think of them as a group of druggies who put themselves on the streets, while others give them help in terms of food and clothing. However, it seems that many people throughout the filming of this documentary claimed that they had never even thought about the specific needs of homeless women alone, which is why this documentary is being made.
Why Me?
Photography Credit: Taylor Kokas
My name is Dimitri Khosrowpour, and above all else, I am extremely passionate about this subject. When I first started this documentary, I called one of the co-owners from The Homeless Period Project, Sharron Phillips, so that I may get started. As I talked more with her, and many others from different orginizations, I found out more and more about what being a homeless woman was like. And then I started talking to the homeless women in Austin, Texas. I suddenly knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing my part to keep these women safe, happy, and healthy.
I believe that passion and love is key to making a great documentary. Furthermore, I am interning with a film programmer at a film festival, and I must say that I have grown tenfold as a filmmaker since starting at that position.
Why Is This An Important Documentary?
My hope with this documentary is that it will be seen nationwide, if not worldwide. I wish for people to see this documentary and say,"I suppose I can start carrying pads and tampons in my car just in case I see a homeless woman today." Furthermore, I wish for people to see this documentary and realize that homeless people are just as diverse in needs as those who have homes are. There are many organizations that help homeless women that will be mentioned in this documentary as well. The more that people know, the more people will be able to help.
FLOCODE Packing Party
Photography Credit: Jeff Secorsky
Where Are We Now?
We have filmed 3 out of 4 days, with interviews from different homeless women for Behind The Scenes footage, interviews with different organization leaders, and our subjects Lydia and Teyani. However, the crew is still waiting to be paid.
I want to thank you for taking the time to review this campaign. I think we have some amazing perks to offer you. I hope you will join us in this adventure!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew Pay
Costs $2,000
Our fantastic crew is asking to be paid very little for the hard work that they are giving.
Food
Costs $400
Hardworking Cast and Crew deserve to eat something refreshing AND healthy.
Festivals
Costs $500
We can't spread the word adequately without reaching out and submitting to fests to play all over!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Who We Are
Director and Producer
(Photography credit: Steve Rodgers)
Dimitri Khosrowpour is a Persian-American filmmaker in Austin, TX. She has directed a couple of short films and has Assistant Directed a feature length film as well as many short films. She has dreamed of making documentaries about important issues, and now is her chance. In her spare time she likes to learn languages.
Cinematographer
(Photography credit: Instagram @outnatx)
Ariel Sianghio Griffin is a documentary filmmaker and photographer residing in Austin, Texas. She attended Austin Community College and Texas State University. Ariel offers directors and producers a versatile and fresh point of view garnered from her work with clients ranging from The Travel Channel to independent shorts.
On Set Audio Mixer
(Photography credit: Emilie Nutter)
Emilie Nutter has been mixing sound for over 4 years. She got her bachelor's in Film at the University of New Orleans & has been living in Austin since 2016. In her free time she enjoys bouldering at ABP and watching movies.
On Set Audio Mixer
(Photography credit: Unknown)
Matthew Kluchin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Radio-Television-Film in 2016. While in school, he emphasized studying sound for motion picture. He freelances as a production sound mixer in the Austin film industry. He was one of the finalists of the Cinema Audio Society Student Recognition award at the CAS 53rd award ceremony. In his free time he hikes, canoes, and surrounds himself with wonderful dogs of all kinds.
On Set Audio Mixer
(Photography credit: Unknown)
Schuyler Hupp studied photography and electronic music at Texas A&M at Commerce and transferred to UT Austin where he graduated with a degree in Radio Television & Film. Since then he has found work repairing radios, mixing live sound, and in educational AV production. Recent film projects include director David Howe's The Woo and Call Me Brother, Michael Musselman's films Whiskey And A Water, Entropy, and a number of Eric Morton's film projects including Waiting.
Camera Operator
(Photography credit: Unknown)
Jeff Secorsky has been working in the film industry since early 2008. Starting off as a young photographer in life at the age of 12, he soon developed a love for the craft. Graduated from Collins College in 2012 with a BA in HDTV Production. He spends his free time with his family, studying films, playing with his dog and traveling around the globe making films.
Camera Operator
(Photography credit: Amanda Renee Parker)
Dan Riordan is a Cinematographer and Camera Operator of over 5 years. Starting his professional film career after graduating from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2014; Dan has returned to his hometown of Austin to take on such an important documentary.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Lydia Lopez(R) and Teyani Tyler(L)
Photography Credit: Dimitri Khosrowpour
The majority of women in America are not very fond of their periods. Women suffer from cramps, bloating, hot flashes, mood swings, among many other problematic and sometimes more serious issues such as endemitriosis or infection. Yet, there is an entire population of women who don't get to take pain medication, go to the doctor for infections, and simply have to deal with sitting in their own blood for a week.
Dessandra Hertz
Photography Credit:
Ariel Griffin
Lisa Helshur
Photography Credit:
Jeff Secorsky
People think of "The Homeless" as one big entity. Some think of them as a group of druggies who put themselves on the streets, while others give them help in terms of food and clothing. However, it seems that many people throughout the filming of this documentary claimed that they had never even thought about the specific needs of homeless women alone, which is why this documentary is being made.
Why Me?
Photography Credit: Taylor Kokas
My name is Dimitri Khosrowpour, and above all else, I am extremely passionate about this subject. When I first started this documentary, I called one of the co-owners from The Homeless Period Project, Sharron Phillips, so that I may get started. As I talked more with her, and many others from different orginizations, I found out more and more about what being a homeless woman was like. And then I started talking to the homeless women in Austin, Texas. I suddenly knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing my part to keep these women safe, happy, and healthy.
I believe that passion and love is key to making a great documentary. Furthermore, I am interning with a film programmer at a film festival, and I must say that I have grown tenfold as a filmmaker since starting at that position.
Why Is This An Important Documentary?
My hope with this documentary is that it will be seen nationwide, if not worldwide. I wish for people to see this documentary and say,"I suppose I can start carrying pads and tampons in my car just in case I see a homeless woman today." Furthermore, I wish for people to see this documentary and realize that homeless people are just as diverse in needs as those who have homes are. There are many organizations that help homeless women that will be mentioned in this documentary as well. The more that people know, the more people will be able to help.
FLOCODE Packing Party
Photography Credit: Jeff Secorsky
Where Are We Now?
We have filmed 3 out of 4 days, with interviews from different homeless women for Behind The Scenes footage, interviews with different organization leaders, and our subjects Lydia and Teyani. However, the crew is still waiting to be paid.
I want to thank you for taking the time to review this campaign. I think we have some amazing perks to offer you. I hope you will join us in this adventure!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew Pay
Costs $2,000
Our fantastic crew is asking to be paid very little for the hard work that they are giving.
Food
Costs $400
Hardworking Cast and Crew deserve to eat something refreshing AND healthy.
Festivals
Costs $500
We can't spread the word adequately without reaching out and submitting to fests to play all over!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Who We Are
Director and Producer
(Photography credit: Steve Rodgers)
Dimitri Khosrowpour is a Persian-American filmmaker in Austin, TX. She has directed a couple of short films and has Assistant Directed a feature length film as well as many short films. She has dreamed of making documentaries about important issues, and now is her chance. In her spare time she likes to learn languages.
Cinematographer
(Photography credit: Instagram @outnatx)
Ariel Sianghio Griffin is a documentary filmmaker and photographer residing in Austin, Texas. She attended Austin Community College and Texas State University. Ariel offers directors and producers a versatile and fresh point of view garnered from her work with clients ranging from The Travel Channel to independent shorts.
On Set Audio Mixer
(Photography credit: Emilie Nutter)
Emilie Nutter has been mixing sound for over 4 years. She got her bachelor's in Film at the University of New Orleans & has been living in Austin since 2016. In her free time she enjoys bouldering at ABP and watching movies.
On Set Audio Mixer
(Photography credit: Unknown)
Matthew Kluchin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Radio-Television-Film in 2016. While in school, he emphasized studying sound for motion picture. He freelances as a production sound mixer in the Austin film industry. He was one of the finalists of the Cinema Audio Society Student Recognition award at the CAS 53rd award ceremony. In his free time he hikes, canoes, and surrounds himself with wonderful dogs of all kinds.
On Set Audio Mixer
(Photography credit: Unknown)
Schuyler Hupp studied photography and electronic music at Texas A&M at Commerce and transferred to UT Austin where he graduated with a degree in Radio Television & Film. Since then he has found work repairing radios, mixing live sound, and in educational AV production. Recent film projects include director David Howe's The Woo and Call Me Brother, Michael Musselman's films Whiskey And A Water, Entropy, and a number of Eric Morton's film projects including Waiting.
Camera Operator
(Photography credit: Unknown)
Jeff Secorsky has been working in the film industry since early 2008. Starting off as a young photographer in life at the age of 12, he soon developed a love for the craft. Graduated from Collins College in 2012 with a BA in HDTV Production. He spends his free time with his family, studying films, playing with his dog and traveling around the globe making films.
Camera Operator
(Photography credit: Amanda Renee Parker)
Dan Riordan is a Cinematographer and Camera Operator of over 5 years. Starting his professional film career after graduating from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2014; Dan has returned to his hometown of Austin to take on such an important documentary.