The Upside of Fifty
New York City, New York | Film Feature
Drama, Family
Stories centered on older immigrant women, especially Caribbean women, are rarely seen on screen. "The Upside of Fifty" fills this gap by offering authentic representation and celebrating voices often pushed to the margins. This film affirms that aging is not a decline, it is an evolution.
The Upside of Fifty
New York City, New York | Film Feature
Drama, Family
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Goal: $30,000 for production
Stories centered on older immigrant women, especially Caribbean women, are rarely seen on screen. "The Upside of Fifty" fills this gap by offering authentic representation and celebrating voices often pushed to the margins. This film affirms that aging is not a decline, it is an evolution.
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Mission Statement
The Story
Immigrant Caribbean women, especially women of color, have been marginalized, under-represented, under-valued, and unheard. Their voices have been silenced on several different levels, political, socio-economical, cultural, corporate, and educational. Stories centered on older immigrant women, especially Caribbean women, are rarely seen on screen. The Upside of Fifty fills this gap by offering authentic representation and celebrating voices often pushed to the margins. This film affirms that aging is not decline, it is evolution.
The Upside of Fifty is a heartfelt and thought-provoking story centered on four immigrant Jamaican women as they navigate aging, shifting relationships, cultural expectations, and personal reinvention. Rooted in humor, resilience, and deep sisterhood, the film explores what it means to grow older with dignity while embracing new possibilities. The characters challenge stereotypes regarding aging women, particularly women of color, through intimate moments and honest conversations, and reveal the beauty, complexity, and power of life beyond fifty. The time for change is now as we welcome this evolving, technology-driven generation, who are more open to embrace diversity.
Your financial support will be used for the following costs:
- Pre-production (casting, locations, script refinement)
- Production (crew, equipment, filming)
- Post-production (editing, sound, music)
- Festival submissions & distribution
Join Executive Producer, Allen Antoine and Karen Smith in bringing "The Upside of Fifty" to life. Please help us amplify under-represented voices and tell a story that inspires, affirms, and celebrates the beauty of becoming.
Karen Smith is an immigrant Jamaican woman who migrated to the U.S.A. almost 30 years ago. With an academic background in Gerontology and a passion for storytelling, she brings both professional insight and personal experience to this narrative, ensuring authenticity, respect, and depth in portraying aging women.
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Pre-Production Expenses
Costs $5,000
Casting, script refinement, location scouting, initial planning, hiring crew, costume, set, and equipment rental
Production Costs
Costs $10,000
Filming expenses, actor and crew salaries, set operations, equipment, and on-site costs
Post-Production Costs
Costs $5,000
Editing, sound, visual effects, color-correction, and music
Marketing and Distribution Expenses
Costs $8,000
Promotional materials, film festivals, distribution fees
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About This Team
Antoine Allen is a successful award-winning writer, director, filmmaker and producer. He has directed feature films like: "Love After Holidays," "Driving Force," "Lola," and "Lola 2." Antoine has been nominated 8 times at different film festivals and has won 7 awards.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Immigrant Caribbean women, especially women of color, have been marginalized, under-represented, under-valued, and unheard. Their voices have been silenced on several different levels, political, socio-economical, cultural, corporate, and educational. Stories centered on older immigrant women, especially Caribbean women, are rarely seen on screen. The Upside of Fifty fills this gap by offering authentic representation and celebrating voices often pushed to the margins. This film affirms that aging is not decline, it is evolution.
The Upside of Fifty is a heartfelt and thought-provoking story centered on four immigrant Jamaican women as they navigate aging, shifting relationships, cultural expectations, and personal reinvention. Rooted in humor, resilience, and deep sisterhood, the film explores what it means to grow older with dignity while embracing new possibilities. The characters challenge stereotypes regarding aging women, particularly women of color, through intimate moments and honest conversations, and reveal the beauty, complexity, and power of life beyond fifty. The time for change is now as we welcome this evolving, technology-driven generation, who are more open to embrace diversity.
Your financial support will be used for the following costs:
- Pre-production (casting, locations, script refinement)
- Production (crew, equipment, filming)
- Post-production (editing, sound, music)
- Festival submissions & distribution
Join Executive Producer, Allen Antoine and Karen Smith in bringing "The Upside of Fifty" to life. Please help us amplify under-represented voices and tell a story that inspires, affirms, and celebrates the beauty of becoming.
Karen Smith is an immigrant Jamaican woman who migrated to the U.S.A. almost 30 years ago. With an academic background in Gerontology and a passion for storytelling, she brings both professional insight and personal experience to this narrative, ensuring authenticity, respect, and depth in portraying aging women.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Pre-Production Expenses
Costs $5,000
Casting, script refinement, location scouting, initial planning, hiring crew, costume, set, and equipment rental
Production Costs
Costs $10,000
Filming expenses, actor and crew salaries, set operations, equipment, and on-site costs
Post-Production Costs
Costs $5,000
Editing, sound, visual effects, color-correction, and music
Marketing and Distribution Expenses
Costs $8,000
Promotional materials, film festivals, distribution fees
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Antoine Allen is a successful award-winning writer, director, filmmaker and producer. He has directed feature films like: "Love After Holidays," "Driving Force," "Lola," and "Lola 2." Antoine has been nominated 8 times at different film festivals and has won 7 awards.