SHEVOLUTION

Los Angeles, California | Film Short

Biography, Drama

Minerva Vier

1 Campaigns | California, United States

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What would you do if your loved one struggles with bipolar disorder & becomes abusive because of it? This film gives voice to that woman who is ashamed but needs to speak up in order to save herself. By contributing to this film, you can support survivors in living their lives free of shame & fear.

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Mission Statement

Our goal is to bring real-life stories of underrepresented women from diverse backgrounds to mainstream media. We will showcase talented women and men of color in front of and behind the camera. Shevolution is written, produced and directed by women who are committed to diversity & inclusivity.

The Story

SHEVOLUTION is a dramatic film based on a real life journey of a woman entangled in an abusive relationship with a husband who struggles with bipolar disorder.

 

Speaking up about domestic violence and mental illness through a film will empower the lives of survivors.  I say this because being a domestic violence survivor myself, I find healing both in sharing my story and in hearing other survivors share theirs.  As human beings, we can connect and even find love and compassion by seeing and listening to each other through a work of art such as a film like this.  

"There is solace in breaking our silence & a strength of spirit when sharing our truth."

- Christine MacDonald

  

Most of you guys know me as the Filipina-American comedy actress. But what many of you probably don’t know is that I’ve been writing dramatic plays and screenplays for as long as I’ve been doing the quirky cute girl routine and have a BFA in Film Studies from Loyola Marymount University.  I'm an Actor-Writer-Producer who is passionate about creating art that advocate for social justice; which means that I typically write dramas with themes that aren't that comedic - themes like domestic violence and mental health... Not to say that there aren't funny moments in the film cuz there definitely are.  Some comedic relief can always help even the most tragic of situations right?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

A film that gives voice to survivors of domestic abuse and mental illness isn't a film comprised of cheap thrills and quick laughs.  It is a creative rallying cry against domestic violence  that needs your financial support in order to get in front of people to bring forth awareness and possible solutions to these problems.  Also, please know that your contribution is going directly to the creation of our ​film and it is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. (The Chimaera Project, a not-for-profit alliance of female filmmakers i​s Shevolution's Fiscal Sponsor).  

 

Making a good film can be expensive; however, my team and I know how to make every dollar count!  Here is a Breakdown of how your contributions will be used:

 

Wishlist

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CAST & CREW

Costs $12,600

We are blessed to have a team made up of the best filmmakers, actors & humans around!

SOUND STAGE

Costs $1,500

We need to rent a soundstage that can replicate a real police station, courthouse & doctor's office!

COP UNIFORMS & SPECIAL MAKE-UP

Costs $400

We will need to rent police uniforms among other props, wardrobe & make-up necessities!

CATERING & CRAFT SERVICES

Costs $750

Good nourishment is essential to making a great film!

POST-PRODUCTION PICTURE

Costs $2,750

We need to hire a great editor-storyteller in order to bring this story to justice.

FILM SCORING, ORIGINAL MUSIC & SOUND MIX

Costs $1,500

A carefully-executed score, music & sound mix can help to tell this story with heart & authenticity.

INSURANCE

Costs $2,200

We wanna make sure that no living or non-living being is harmed during the making of this film.

FILM FESTIVALS

Costs $1,800

We are going to find our passionate advocates of the power of film for social change.

Cash Pledge

Costs $0

MARKETING

Costs $1,500

For this film to make an impact, we need to spread the word through the magic of social media!

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