Saint Prayer

New York City, New York | Film Feature

Family, Drama

Frances Lozada

1 Campaigns | New York, United States

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11:11 Let's make a wish together! Today we open to the world an opportunity for us to make a film together. Saint Prayer is a love story about a family who is torn after a domestic dispute and the effects it has on this family. It's time to tell our story and we want you to join us in creating it.

About The Project

  • The Story
  • Wishlist
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  • The Team
  • Community

Mission Statement

We want to be able to tell a good story and work together with our faithful and dedicated community to bring about a loving and spiritual story like Saint Prayer. It is very difficult to make a film and we know it takes a village. We want to connect ourselves with our audience and build it together.

The Story

SAINT PRAYER


“Saint Prayer” is a deeply moving spiritual drama about a family bound by love, faith, and the echoes of their past. As the years unfold, an accident emerges - one that will test the limits of belief and redemption in ways no prayer could foresee.

Santo's life is shattered through a domestic violence dispute. When given the opportunity he chooses a path that can lead to the ultimate sacrifice just to save his mothers soul.


This movie is heart warming story about a mother and a son who never met due to a domestic violence incident. Santo, a pacifist who learns who to pray and clean souls. His love for his mother is deep enough for him to risk his life just to save her soul. This story challenges the spiritual world with our present world and the question if souls are really at peace when they pass.






WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR SOUL


We all wonder what becomes of us after we die. Does the soul rise straight to heaven? Or must it first pass through a sacred journey, purified and tested before reaching its final home? These are the questions we can't truly answer- not until our own time comes. Saint Prayer takes that mystery and turns it into a story about second chances beyond the veil. Santo, caught between life and death, is given a rare opportunity to travel back in the past and attempt to rewrite his mothers spiritual destiny. What follows is a powerful journey, one that will lead him either to his final end or a new beginning. This film explores faith, redemption, and the unseen forces guiding us, offering a spiritual narrative that speaks to every human sol, regardless of belief.





TEAMWORK


We have put together an amazing team to execute this film. We hope to engage the community as their support is our driven source to our film's success. Our film encompasses energy and we hope to attract that from all areas from people to help build support and momentum.

We need you to be a part of our team.

Together we can build a beautiful working community to complete this film.





WHY THIS STORY?


This story was written as a fictional story but has truthful elements that many of us have encountered or heard of. When it comes to faith and spirituality we all have different views and beliefs. One thing is real, is that we all have to die. And what happens to us when we do? What happens to our soul? Can we still change our destiny even after we are gone?

This film challenges that thought and explores the possibility to change one's spiritual destiny.






WITH YOUR CONTRIBUTION


Your support and contribution is crucial to the development and completion of this project. As indie filmmakers we are faced with lack of financial resources to explore and create our art. With community effort we can expand our audiences and keep growing to complete this beautiful story to be able to share with the world. We will be able to commence the project and build momentum and support to complete it in its entirety. We will host various screenings to share the work we have completed so far in hopes to continue raising capital and interest to complete this film. We will be able to hire crew and get the necessary items we need to help us further along.





OUR GOAL

Although we need more than we are asking, we need to start somewhere. We are asking for $30,000 to star production. This will help us get contracts in place, engage SAG- Aftra union and get the insurance we need.

We will also strategize what scenes we can shoot first and keep the integrity of our continuity of the film.

Our stretch goal is $50,000 which would really catapult us to get closer towards completion of this film.




OUR INCENTIVES

We came up fun ways for you to participate and engage with us. From thanking you on social media to our film credits to a day on the set. Choose the way you can connect with us.


$15 

A Social Media Thank you for your support.


$25

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a special thank you message for your contribution. Your name will be shown in our film credits.


$50

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. Your name will be shown in our film credits. 


$100

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A special thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms. Your name will be shown in our film credits.


$150

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you)Your name will be shown in our film credits. 


$200

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you) Take time to send us a name of a loved ones to put in our special In Memory Of page in our credits in the film. Will show at every film festival and screening. Your name will be shown in our film credits.


$250

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you) Take time to send us a name of a loved ones to put in our special In Memory Of page in our credits in the film. Will show at every film festival and screening. Spend the day on the set with the specific department of your choice or choose to be an extra in a scene if you are in NYC area.* Your name will be shown in our film credits.


$500

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you) Take time to send us a name of a loved ones to put in our special In Memory Of page in our credits in the film. Will show at every film festival and screening. Spend the day on the set with the specific department of your choice or choose to be an extra in a scene.* Your name will appear on our Saints Page in our film credits of the movie.


$1000

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you) Take time to send us a name of a loved ones to put in our special In Memory Of page in our credits in the film. Will show at every film festival and screening. Spend the day on the set with the specific department of your choice or choose to be an extra in a scene. Your name will appear on our Saints Page in our film credits of the movie. Invite to private cast and crew screening. Thank you call from Director Frances Lozada (must provide number)


$5000

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you) Take time to send us a name of a loved ones to put in our special In Memory Of page in our credits in the film. Will show at every film festival and screening. Spend the day on the set with the specific department of your choice or choose to be an extra in a scene. Your name will appear on our Saints Page in our film credits of the movie. Invite to private cast and crew screening. Thank you call from Director Frances Lozada and actor Franky G (Italian Job, Saw 2, Power, Family Business). Must provide number.


$10,000

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you) Take time to send us a name of a loved ones to put in our special In Memory Of page in our credits in the film. Will show at every film festival and screening. Spend the day on the set with the specific department of your choice or choose to be an extra in a scene.* Your name will appear on our Saints Page in our film credits of the movie. Invite to private cast and crew screening.* Thank you call from Director Frances Lozada and actor Franky G (Italian Job, Saw 2, Power, Family Business). Must provide number. Will be featured actor in our film.*


$25,000

Social Media Thank you and a digital print of Saint Prayer image with a personalized thank you message for your contribution. A fun thank you video from a cast or crew member that will be posted on our social media platforms including three special things about (you can send in three wonderful words that best describe you) Take time to send us a name of a loved ones to put in our special In Memory Of page in our credits in the film. Will show at every film festival and screening. Spend the day on the set with the specific department of your choice or choose to be an extra in a scene (travel not included). Your name will appear on our Saints Page in our film credits of the movie. Invite to private cast and crew screening (travel not included). Thank you call from Director Frances Lozada and actor Franky G (Italian Job, Saw 2, Power, Family Business). Must provide number. Will be featured actor in our film.* VIP invite to all screenings and film festivals.*


THANK YOU

Please take part of our interactive and fun incentives and be a part of our journey to make this movie.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and can't wait to see you at a screening of Saint Prayer.


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Wishlist

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Sag Aftra Paperwork

Costs $6,000

We will be working with SAG-Aftra actors and so we will need to set up a contract with union.

Pay our crew

Costs $10,000

We need to have monies to pay our crew for the fabulous work they do.

Film Insurance

Costs $2,500

We cannot do production without film insurance.

Food for Actors and Crew

Costs $5,000

We will be working hard and therefore will be very hungry. Our best work will be when our stomachs are full.

Website

Costs $1,000

We need to create a home page to engage our audiences and give them additional information. We also need to pay for the domain and hosting.

MiSC

Costs $500

We will need to keep some petty cash around just in case we need props, batteries, etc.

Wardrobe

Costs $1,000

We would like to buy special wardrobe for the scenes prepared to shoot for Phase 1 of the project.

Props

Costs $1,000

We would like to buy special props for the scenes to shoot in Phase 1.

Equipment

Costs $3,000

We need lighting and camera equipment for Phase 1

Cash Pledge

Costs $0

About This Team

FRANCES LOZADA

Writer-Director-Actor-Producer



Frances Lozada is a talented actress, producer and director. She has helped mange and produce community projects in collaboration with other filmmakers and directors. Some have screened in SXSW and other prestigious festivals. She started this business as a Mambo dancer and has worked her way to acting, writing, directing and producing. Her love for creative projects is tremendous and values a great team. Saint Prayer is Frances' first feature film direct. This story although fiction, is close to her heart. A story although stemming from a point of violence is filled with love and faith. Frances' spirituality is in her work and is much a big part of her life. She is always learning and growing as an artist. She cannot wait to keep creating this story and many more to come.


FRANKY G

ACTOR-PRODUCER


Franky G was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. Franky had a recurring role as poncho on the Starz hit TV show POWER that is executive produced by 50 cent and creator/writer Courtney A Kemp. Franky is a series regular as Juan Rodriguez on the new hit TV show, Carl weber's "THE FAMILY BUSINESS" on NETFLIX network starring/produced by Ernie Hudson, Carl weber, ND Brown, Jeff Lam and directed by Trey Haley. Franky has done an episode on the new Marvel hit Series "LUKE CAGE" on Netflix. Franky has completed several feature films this year. Franky's career started when he played the lead role in the award winning film MANITO written and directed by Eric Eason. The film received an award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002 and it has been shown in over 50 festivals. Since then he has appeared in various magazines, including in being selected as one of the most beautiful people in People Español. His versatility as an actor and his intense energy has landed him roles in various studio Hollywood films starring opposite Dustin Hoffman, Andy Garcia, Mark Wahlberg, and Charlize Theron. His credits include CONFIDENCE, THE ITALIAN JOB, SAW II, DEAD MAN DOWN, BLOWTORCH, 36 SAINTS, TIO PAPI and THE DEVILS TOMB opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. He has appeared on television in the title role of Fox's hip show JONNY ZERO. He also starred as Joe Garcia in John wells CBS drama SMITH starring Ray Liotta and Virginia Madsen. Franky has guest starred on some hit TV shows like, LAW AND ORDER SVU, QUANTICO, CSI MIAMI opposite David Caruso, BLUE BLOODS opposite Donnie Wahlberg,THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA starring Debra Messing. Franky has appeared in Off Off Broadway productions, DOES A TIGER WEAR A NECKTIE and ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. Franky is the owner and founder of G-Productions. His last theatrical production INSIDERS, written and directed by Frances Lozada, received great reviews. He continues to learn the art of filmmaking and has plans to write, direct and produce in the near future. His first feature THE STREETS ARE WATCHING has recently been optioned. He plays Santo in his upcoming film SAINT PRAYER which he is producing.




PAUL DAVID MILLER

Producer



Paul David Miller - Paul is an actor, producer, and director with a lifelong dedication to storytelling across film, television, and theatre. His career began on the stage, performing in multiple Off-Broadway productions that shaped his passion for character-driven work and the transformative power of live performance. Over the years, Paul has appeared in several television series and national commercial campaigns for brands such as Hersheypark and Pepsi. His versatility both on screen and on stage reflects a deep commitment to craft, collaboration, and authenticity in every project he undertakes. As a producer and director, Paul brings a thoughtful, purposeful approach to each story he helps tell, championing projects that inspire empathy, reflection, and meaningful dialogue. He believes in the ability of art to bridge divides, spark understanding, and make lasting social impact. Through his continued work across mediums, Paul remains dedicated to creating bold, human-centered stories that entertain, challenge, and connect audiences everywhere.



VINNY CUEVAS

Writing Consultant-Producer



Vinny Cuevas is a Cuban/Puerto Rican American screenwriter from the South Bronx. With twelve diverse screenplays under his belt-including the ambitious mini-series Blood Heir-Vinny's storytelling spans genres while remaining deeply rooted in emotional truth. His journey hasn't been without turbulence. Once entangled with individuals connected to organized crime, Vinny's early life was marked by hard choices and close calls. But everything changed after the tragic loss of his son-a moment that shattered him but also sparked a personal rebirth. Since then, Vinny has poured that pain and resilience into his writing, making one final, uncompromising push toward a screenwriting career that honors both his past and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. In 2025, he released his powerful memoir From the Bronx with Scars, a raw and reflective account of survival, loyalty, grief, and redemption. The book not only chronicles his lived experiences but also cements his voice as an author committed to telling unflinching, heartfelt stories born from real struggle. You can purchase the memoir on Amazon. To purchase book click here:

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CRYSTAL T. WILLIAMS

PRODUCER-CASTING ASSOCIATE


Crystal T Williams also known as 'The Chameleon' was born in Brooklyn, New York, to an Italian Mother Lucy and a Jamaican father Tony. She started performing at age seven. Crystal graduated York College and Majored in Theatre. After College she spent some time as a Teaching Artist with CUNY CAT. Outside of college she spent time studying acting at Susan Batson Studios, and with two well known acting coaches( Marishka Phillips and Tracey Moore). Crystal is a highly trained trans-formative actress. Crystal enjoys taking risks and biting into meaty challenging roles that send thought provoking messages to society. One of her goals is to impact life by telling stories that both make people laugh and cry. She has ventured into casting and has produced various projects through Tri-State area.




JC GALLEGO

Actor-Producer

JC has been creating since his college days. He won every award there was for all his directed and created shows. He has acted in various national commercials. He wrote and directed a few short films. He currently lives in California with his family. Last year he competed in the Amazon Series called BEAST GAMES and out of two thousand contestants he made it to top ten. He will be portraying the role of Jacob in SAINT PRAYER and his collaboration with Frances Lozada is unique and creative since they went to college together. His creativity is endless and no doubt he will bring his game to this production.




BRITNEY CUEVAS

Digital Content Producer



Britney Cuevas is a natural storyteller. Her journey as an actor began in high school, where she first discovered the magic of stepping into another character’s world. She was cast in several school productions and continued to grow her passion throughout college, where she gained hands-on experience in all areas including acting, stage makeup, set building, and scenic painting. To strengthen her craft, she is well versed in acting and has taken multiple classes including training at HB Studio. Beyond the stage, she is also a writer and has written numerous short stories. Britney's work, both on stage and on the page, reflects her love for bringing stories to life in every form.




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