The Red Shoe
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, History
The Red Shoe follows two Jewish friends as they flee their hometown during the Nazi invasion. The last generation of Holocaust survivors is now dying; it's my mission as a third-generation survivor to tell the story of my family's history. Silence is not an option. "Never again" is Now.
The Red Shoe
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, History
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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The Red Shoe follows two Jewish friends as they flee their hometown during the Nazi invasion. The last generation of Holocaust survivors is now dying; it's my mission as a third-generation survivor to tell the story of my family's history. Silence is not an option. "Never again" is Now.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
As Nazis invade their hometown, teenagers Fanye and Rivkah are sent on a journey to America by their parents. Before they are able to escape their town, they are nearly captured and are forced to run into a nearby forest for cover. An unfortunate injury slows them down even further. Frozen in silence, as they await their fate, their past and imagined futures flash before them. Ultimately, one of them makes a drastic decision that changes the outcome for them both.
WRITER'S STATEMENT
"My grandmother Fani Schaeffer and my grandfather Baruch Jampel (pictured below, shortly after liberation) were two of the ~40 Jews from Bolochov to survive. Fani fled Poland with her best friend and got captured in the woods. She was sent to work on a labor camp and then later, on a private labor farm for a catholic family. I don't know how she was captured but after learning that my grandmother had a premonition that she would lose her favorite pair of red shoes while running in the woods (which came true), I began writing this story.
My grandmother passed away when I was six; all of the information I have from her is told to me via my mother, who wasn't told much. My mother visited Fani's hometown in 2019 and got to walk into the synagogue that my grandma and her father attended. Seeing the photos from her trip lead me to research the town further. There are so many stories to tell. This short film focuses on the experience of two young Jewish women, a point of view not often featured.
Sharing my grandmother's story is my duty. I am alive because of her and I will do everything in my power and use my art to keep future generations of Jews alive."
Arielle Beth Klein (screenwriter, actor, producer)
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT:
"...The Red Shoe is not only a film about a harrowing yet important event in our world’s history, but it’s also a film about unbelievable courage, sacrifice, and love. In a world where hate for the “other” is increasing at an alarming rate, and history is actually being questioned, it is important for us to revisit the past, no matter how painful, to not only honor those who sacrificed their lives for future generations but to also educate and inform so that these tragic events never happen again. As the director of The Red Shoe, I look forward to contributing to this important conversation about the exceptional strength and perseverance of the Jewish people in the face of evil, and that this history continues to be told."
K. Lorrel Manning (director)
SCRIPT ACCOLADES:
MAKING THE FILM
If you've been following us on social media you'll know that this film has been in the works for a while! Lorrel and I have worked since 2020 to finalize our script. After various developmental readings and gaining initial financial support from a private reading, we are now turning to Seed&Spark to reach our budget goal! This is a period piece with violence, blood, and weaponry so we need to hire many professionals to make sure the set is safe and the story is told authentically.
We aim to shoot the film in early Fall and look forward to keeping you posted on production and post-production here and on social media!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
In addition to contributing to our Seed&Spark, we would appreciate it if you would SHARE our campaign and show support on social media! Below are some examples that you are welcome to copy and paste or edit as you see fit :)
Join me in supporting @theredshoefilm to make sure Jewish stories continue to be told! Find them on @seedandspark to follow and contribute: bit.ly/theredshoe
I just contributed to @theredshoefilm written by @arielle_beth based on her grandmother's Holocaust story. Support this important story on @seedandspark bit.ly/theredshoe
I can't wait to see The Red Shoe when it's completed. Please support this Jewish story of love and resilience on @seedandspark bit.ly/theredshoe
We can't wait for you to join our team!
Follow us on IG @theredshoefilm and on FB on our page "The Red Shoe"
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Wishlist
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Cast & Crew Pay
Costs $14,555
We need 5 principle actors, featured background actors, and an amazing crew to tell this story.
Camera & Light/Sound Equipment Rental
Costs $3,445
Help us make sure the footage looks and sounds the best it can!
Location Expenses
Costs $1,000
We have three distinct locations in this story that need to appear period-specific.
Props & Costumes
Costs $1,000
We need period-specific costumes and props to create an authentic world for our story to work.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
The Red Shoe team has been working together for years in various ways and on various projects.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
As Nazis invade their hometown, teenagers Fanye and Rivkah are sent on a journey to America by their parents. Before they are able to escape their town, they are nearly captured and are forced to run into a nearby forest for cover. An unfortunate injury slows them down even further. Frozen in silence, as they await their fate, their past and imagined futures flash before them. Ultimately, one of them makes a drastic decision that changes the outcome for them both.
WRITER'S STATEMENT
"My grandmother Fani Schaeffer and my grandfather Baruch Jampel (pictured below, shortly after liberation) were two of the ~40 Jews from Bolochov to survive. Fani fled Poland with her best friend and got captured in the woods. She was sent to work on a labor camp and then later, on a private labor farm for a catholic family. I don't know how she was captured but after learning that my grandmother had a premonition that she would lose her favorite pair of red shoes while running in the woods (which came true), I began writing this story.
My grandmother passed away when I was six; all of the information I have from her is told to me via my mother, who wasn't told much. My mother visited Fani's hometown in 2019 and got to walk into the synagogue that my grandma and her father attended. Seeing the photos from her trip lead me to research the town further. There are so many stories to tell. This short film focuses on the experience of two young Jewish women, a point of view not often featured.
Sharing my grandmother's story is my duty. I am alive because of her and I will do everything in my power and use my art to keep future generations of Jews alive."
Arielle Beth Klein (screenwriter, actor, producer)
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT:
"...The Red Shoe is not only a film about a harrowing yet important event in our world’s history, but it’s also a film about unbelievable courage, sacrifice, and love. In a world where hate for the “other” is increasing at an alarming rate, and history is actually being questioned, it is important for us to revisit the past, no matter how painful, to not only honor those who sacrificed their lives for future generations but to also educate and inform so that these tragic events never happen again. As the director of The Red Shoe, I look forward to contributing to this important conversation about the exceptional strength and perseverance of the Jewish people in the face of evil, and that this history continues to be told."
K. Lorrel Manning (director)
SCRIPT ACCOLADES:
MAKING THE FILM
If you've been following us on social media you'll know that this film has been in the works for a while! Lorrel and I have worked since 2020 to finalize our script. After various developmental readings and gaining initial financial support from a private reading, we are now turning to Seed&Spark to reach our budget goal! This is a period piece with violence, blood, and weaponry so we need to hire many professionals to make sure the set is safe and the story is told authentically.
We aim to shoot the film in early Fall and look forward to keeping you posted on production and post-production here and on social media!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
In addition to contributing to our Seed&Spark, we would appreciate it if you would SHARE our campaign and show support on social media! Below are some examples that you are welcome to copy and paste or edit as you see fit :)
Join me in supporting @theredshoefilm to make sure Jewish stories continue to be told! Find them on @seedandspark to follow and contribute: bit.ly/theredshoe
I just contributed to @theredshoefilm written by @arielle_beth based on her grandmother's Holocaust story. Support this important story on @seedandspark bit.ly/theredshoe
I can't wait to see The Red Shoe when it's completed. Please support this Jewish story of love and resilience on @seedandspark bit.ly/theredshoe
We can't wait for you to join our team!
Follow us on IG @theredshoefilm and on FB on our page "The Red Shoe"
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew Pay
Costs $14,555
We need 5 principle actors, featured background actors, and an amazing crew to tell this story.
Camera & Light/Sound Equipment Rental
Costs $3,445
Help us make sure the footage looks and sounds the best it can!
Location Expenses
Costs $1,000
We have three distinct locations in this story that need to appear period-specific.
Props & Costumes
Costs $1,000
We need period-specific costumes and props to create an authentic world for our story to work.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
The Red Shoe team has been working together for years in various ways and on various projects.