The Scent of Water
New York City, New York | Film Short
Action, Fantasy
Each of us has a calling which can activate, inspire, and ultimately save us. If ignored or refused, it can also destroy us. Jackie must face down the physical manifestations of Resistance to her calling and fight her way through the Shadow of Death to meet her maker and demand her blessings.
The Scent of Water
New York City, New York | Film Short
Action, Fantasy
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Each of us has a calling which can activate, inspire, and ultimately save us. If ignored or refused, it can also destroy us. Jackie must face down the physical manifestations of Resistance to her calling and fight her way through the Shadow of Death to meet her maker and demand her blessings.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
When our lives no longer feel like our own, how do we decide what truly matters? This is New York City, 2035. Our attention has been so hijacked that we hardly even notice the ruin and destruction around us, but walk around like barely alive zombies. Jackie can't escape the still small voice inside her, warning her about something. What? She is restless. Where is that still small voice inside coming from? Who is calling? Forced to confront the forces of Resistance, she searches to end the war within herself and ventures into the unknown.
Jackie is a distillation of my own story. I used to feel that I had very little control over the direction of my life. As I was working through The Artist's Way for the second or third time in the early stages of the pandemic, the idea for this film crashed in on me. I had to go ahead and begin living the life I dreamed of. I received my "marching orders " to write this short film and produce it. Over the next few years, I proceeded to make repeated Artistic U-turns until I found myself back where I started. I realized there was nothing left to do but pick up the pen and write. I had to trust myself to find the words. I had to take back my power. Of course I continue to face my demons: of addiction, of comfort and convenience; of my own ego telling me that my ideas don’t matter and that I don’t matter. Through self-discovery and determination, I became someone who created a life I love.
Our culture makes us believe that we are powerless and that our creativity isn’t valued. There is resistance when it comes to pursuing a career in the arts. A resistance that feels supernatural. Creatives are told to prioritize a sure thing; the hourly wage job with health insurance and paid time off. We are told to fall in line and that our true calling is secondary. But a sure thing isn’t more important than pursuing meaning in life. And I know now, and I have to continue to believe, that when I step out in faith, my community will lift me up, and all the boats will rise.
The Scent of Water is currently in pre-production and the funds we are raising will go directly towards basic production costs and paying the highly skilled professionals who will help me bring my vision to life. As independent artists, we need your support now more than ever. I hope you will consider joining me in this journey.
Thank you so much for your time and interest in our project.
Christina Germaine
True Outcomes Productions
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Musical Score
Costs $500
Your favorite movie has the best music! We want ours to have that as well. What is the Bodyguard without "I will always love you", right?
Talent Fees
Costs $2,500
We value people's time and talent. No one is getting rich, but we do want to show our talent that they are appreciated.
Crew Fees
Costs $8,000
We have the most talented and incredible crew. They should be compensated for their time and creativity, don't you think?
Insurance
Costs $1,000
Safety first of course! But things happen and we want everyone on our team to be safe. We also cannot shoot without insurance.
Travel for the Equipment + Crew
Costs $400
It takes a lot of equipment to make an awesome film. Help us make sure our equipment makes it to the filming location!
Film Editing + Sound Mixing
Costs $1,000
Movies are made in post. Help us finish what we started!
Share this update!
About This Team
Christina Germaine has been pursuing her dreams as a collaborative theater artist in New York City since 2010. The Scent of Water is her first film as Producer, Writer, and Lead Actor. She is interested in performance arts of all kinds, from dance to improvisational acting to music to martial arts, and loves how communities are built around these disciplines. As a filmmaker, she hopes to connect her love of martial arts and physical acting with her spiritual community, and her commitment to strive for a higher purpose-driven life. She is the co-founder of Houghton Hall Arts Community, a member of the Letter of Marque theater company and the Urban Angels Acting Collective, and is one half of the indie rock music duo True Outcomes with her husband Adam.
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Paulina Knaak is an NYC filmmaker who specializes in Feminist Comedy and "Non-Conventional" Coming of Age stories. Her recent credits include “Rose Vs. Wade” screening soon at the Greenpoint FilmFestival, "Bridal Party” by HerStoriesProductions. And “MUG SHOT” (Best Comedy at the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival 2024) produced by Messalina Morley. She has worked on over 150 short films (Produced by Reelarc, Hysterical Femme Productions, 99 Cent Productions, Honey and Hemlock Productions…to name a few!) More about her can be found at her website paulinaknaak.com
Katy Frame is a cinematographer, director, and editor. She has worked on a diverse range of subjects and formats from comedic TV pilots to music videos to dramatic shorts to presidential campaign projects and everything in between. She especially loves to work directly with writers, comedians, musicians, and other creative people to bring their projects to life. She has a special place in her heart for female forward productions and she brings an exuberant and loving energy to each project she works on.
Ndanu Mutisya is an actor, musician, singer, writer, and producer. She had her professional acting debut in The Color Purple at Progressive Theater in 2024. Before her professional acting debut, she curated a cabaret/variety show at the Wild Project called We're Too Talented To Be This Sad. She has been a lighting and costume designer for various projects in New York City and Boston. Since then, she has focused on new works and collaborative playmaking. In 2024, her play, Sorry! We're Closed! (co-written with Sammi Gainer), premiered at the New York Theater Festival, marking her writing and off-off- broadway debut. She is super excited about this project and this team! ndanumutisya.com
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
When our lives no longer feel like our own, how do we decide what truly matters? This is New York City, 2035. Our attention has been so hijacked that we hardly even notice the ruin and destruction around us, but walk around like barely alive zombies. Jackie can't escape the still small voice inside her, warning her about something. What? She is restless. Where is that still small voice inside coming from? Who is calling? Forced to confront the forces of Resistance, she searches to end the war within herself and ventures into the unknown.
Jackie is a distillation of my own story. I used to feel that I had very little control over the direction of my life. As I was working through The Artist's Way for the second or third time in the early stages of the pandemic, the idea for this film crashed in on me. I had to go ahead and begin living the life I dreamed of. I received my "marching orders " to write this short film and produce it. Over the next few years, I proceeded to make repeated Artistic U-turns until I found myself back where I started. I realized there was nothing left to do but pick up the pen and write. I had to trust myself to find the words. I had to take back my power. Of course I continue to face my demons: of addiction, of comfort and convenience; of my own ego telling me that my ideas don’t matter and that I don’t matter. Through self-discovery and determination, I became someone who created a life I love.
Our culture makes us believe that we are powerless and that our creativity isn’t valued. There is resistance when it comes to pursuing a career in the arts. A resistance that feels supernatural. Creatives are told to prioritize a sure thing; the hourly wage job with health insurance and paid time off. We are told to fall in line and that our true calling is secondary. But a sure thing isn’t more important than pursuing meaning in life. And I know now, and I have to continue to believe, that when I step out in faith, my community will lift me up, and all the boats will rise.
The Scent of Water is currently in pre-production and the funds we are raising will go directly towards basic production costs and paying the highly skilled professionals who will help me bring my vision to life. As independent artists, we need your support now more than ever. I hope you will consider joining me in this journey.
Thank you so much for your time and interest in our project.
Christina Germaine
True Outcomes Productions
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Musical Score
Costs $500
Your favorite movie has the best music! We want ours to have that as well. What is the Bodyguard without "I will always love you", right?
Talent Fees
Costs $2,500
We value people's time and talent. No one is getting rich, but we do want to show our talent that they are appreciated.
Crew Fees
Costs $8,000
We have the most talented and incredible crew. They should be compensated for their time and creativity, don't you think?
Insurance
Costs $1,000
Safety first of course! But things happen and we want everyone on our team to be safe. We also cannot shoot without insurance.
Travel for the Equipment + Crew
Costs $400
It takes a lot of equipment to make an awesome film. Help us make sure our equipment makes it to the filming location!
Film Editing + Sound Mixing
Costs $1,000
Movies are made in post. Help us finish what we started!
Share this update!
About This Team
Christina Germaine has been pursuing her dreams as a collaborative theater artist in New York City since 2010. The Scent of Water is her first film as Producer, Writer, and Lead Actor. She is interested in performance arts of all kinds, from dance to improvisational acting to music to martial arts, and loves how communities are built around these disciplines. As a filmmaker, she hopes to connect her love of martial arts and physical acting with her spiritual community, and her commitment to strive for a higher purpose-driven life. She is the co-founder of Houghton Hall Arts Community, a member of the Letter of Marque theater company and the Urban Angels Acting Collective, and is one half of the indie rock music duo True Outcomes with her husband Adam.
Paulina Knaak is an NYC filmmaker who specializes in Feminist Comedy and "Non-Conventional" Coming of Age stories. Her recent credits include “Rose Vs. Wade” screening soon at the Greenpoint FilmFestival, "Bridal Party” by HerStoriesProductions. And “MUG SHOT” (Best Comedy at the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival 2024) produced by Messalina Morley. She has worked on over 150 short films (Produced by Reelarc, Hysterical Femme Productions, 99 Cent Productions, Honey and Hemlock Productions…to name a few!) More about her can be found at her website paulinaknaak.com
Katy Frame is a cinematographer, director, and editor. She has worked on a diverse range of subjects and formats from comedic TV pilots to music videos to dramatic shorts to presidential campaign projects and everything in between. She especially loves to work directly with writers, comedians, musicians, and other creative people to bring their projects to life. She has a special place in her heart for female forward productions and she brings an exuberant and loving energy to each project she works on.
Ndanu Mutisya is an actor, musician, singer, writer, and producer. She had her professional acting debut in The Color Purple at Progressive Theater in 2024. Before her professional acting debut, she curated a cabaret/variety show at the Wild Project called We're Too Talented To Be This Sad. She has been a lighting and costume designer for various projects in New York City and Boston. Since then, she has focused on new works and collaborative playmaking. In 2024, her play, Sorry! We're Closed! (co-written with Sammi Gainer), premiered at the New York Theater Festival, marking her writing and off-off- broadway debut. She is super excited about this project and this team! ndanumutisya.com