Seawall is a limited series (2 episodes total) that centers a i-Kiribati family fighting to protect the island they called home against the rising of sea levels. The story begins and ends with the daughter of the family speaking at the United Nations Climate Action Summit.
Seawall is a limited series (2 episodes total) that centers a i-Kiribati family fighting to protect the island they called home against the rising of sea levels. The story begins and ends with the daughter of the family speaking at the United Nations Climate Action Summit.
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Mission Statement
We hope to shine a light on this underrepresented community, and inspire viewers to take action to help Kiribati. Part of our proceeds will go toward supporting an environmentalist, groundroots Nonprofit. We also want to provide positive representation of Asians in musicals and uplift Asian artists.About The Project
"Will you be a part of the solution?"
This is the question that our main character, Waiola, asks at the end of the film and the question I asked in creating this script. As a Christian artist, I am determined to create art that reaches the marginalized groups in this world and discuss socio-political issues that are traditionally avoided in the church.
We the production team come from diverse backgrounds that empower us to great at empathizing with cultural groups that have been continually colonized, oppressed, and ignored throughout history. Within the past year, there has burst forth a current of global movement for justice by the people for the people. This is the perfect time for typically forgotten communities to be centered and spotlighted. This is the perfect way for Americans in the D.C. metropolitian area to be a part of this movement.
Out of a desire to minister in this particular way, Seawall was born. Seawall is a limited series (2 episodes total) that centers an i-Kiribati family fighting to protect their home against the rising of sea levels.
The story begins and ends with a young climate activist Waiola speaking at the United Nations Climate Action Summit.
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Climate change is not some faraway issue-- it poses a threat to humanity right now. Through this piece, we hope to inspire audiences to take action. Furthermore, we hope to provide positive representation of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, who have traditionally are underrepresented or misrepresented.
COVID Safety. The screenplay will be filmed on May 1 and 2. All of production, cast, and crew will have gotten a COVID test done by April 28, with some already having a status of being fully vaccinated by the time our shoot days arrive. Masks, sheilds, and hand sanitizer will be provided on set. All on set will be required to wear masks unless they are on camera. During lunch breaks, we will be outside and a fan will be used indoors to keep air circulating.
Timeline. The film will then be edited in early May to be released on TV by the end of the month. The production also plans to submit the piece to festivals globally as well as award shows local to the D.C. metropolitan area for consideration.
If we don't act now, Kiribati could easily be the first island wiped off the map within the next 20 years-- that is within our lifetime. Let's take action to help Kiribati stay above water.
Incentives
$15
Social Media Shoutout
You'll get a public thank you from director @smooth_jasmine 's twitter account!
$25
Portraits by Jas
We appreciate you! Witht his incentive, we want to compensate you with a digtal portrait drawing by Jasmine to share on your social media or make your new profile picture.
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$50
A play all about you!
Want to imagine what it'd be like to fly? Want to envision a romantic getaway with your future love of your life? Anything can happen in your play! For this incentive, you'll recieve a micro-play of 2-3 pages written all about you in the scenario of your choosing.
$100
The First Seawall Rehearsal
You'll receive a recording of the very first Seawall rehearsal where the magic began, plus all of the lower tier incentives!
$250
Digital Download of Both Episodes!
Get a digital download of both episodes! This perk includes the Digital Download only, but not other incentives.
$500
Digital Downloads of Both Episodes + Lower Incentives!
You get both episodes of our limited series! This perk includes the download along with all lower tier incentives listed.
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$1,000
Associate Producer Credit!
Receive Associate Producer Credit for both episodes, plus all of the lower tier incentives!
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$2,000
Co-Executive Producer
Receive Co-Executive Producer (Co-EP) credit on both episodes, plus all of the lower tier incentives!
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$15
Social Media Shoutout
You'll get a public thank you from director @smooth_jasmine 's twitter account!
$25
Portraits by Jas
We appreciate you! Witht his incentive, we want to compensate you with a digtal portrait drawing by Jasmine to share on your social media or make your new profile picture.
+ previous incentives!
Claimed: 31 of 200
$50
A play all about you!
Want to imagine what it'd be like to fly? Want to envision a romantic getaway with your future love of your life? Anything can happen in your play! For this incentive, you'll recieve a micro-play of 2-3 pages written all about you in the scenario of your choosing.
$100
The First Seawall Rehearsal
You'll receive a recording of the very first Seawall rehearsal where the magic began, plus all of the lower tier incentives!
$250
Digital Download of Both Episodes!
Get a digital download of both episodes! This perk includes the Digital Download only, but not other incentives.
$500
Digital Downloads of Both Episodes + Lower Incentives!
You get both episodes of our limited series! This perk includes the download along with all lower tier incentives listed.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit!
Receive Associate Producer Credit for both episodes, plus all of the lower tier incentives!
Claimed: 0 of 10
$2,000
Co-Executive Producer
Receive Co-Executive Producer (Co-EP) credit on both episodes, plus all of the lower tier incentives!
Claimed: 0 of 5
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About This Team
JASMINE MITCHELL (Executive Producer, Director, Writer)
This will be my 3rd short film project, 3rd musical I've worked on. I am super excited about this project specifically because it's putting my 3 favorite things togethr-- faith, musicals, and filmmaking!
Previously, I've directed for the stage: Breath, Boom, Hell is a Bubble Tea Shop, RAPunzel Harlem Duet, Warriors of God, and Soundtrack. I received Honorable Mention at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. I've directed two short films: American Idol: A Visual Poem by Sadia Alao and Same Power.
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