Trade
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller
Crazed and deranged Felonious Hinds is a career criminal, beta male, who becomes obsessed with his cellmate, “Zo” Harrison. Zo is a happily married father of two, alpha male, who would never consider himself bi-sexual, let alone gay. One catches feelings while the other is just passing time.
Trade
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller
2 Campaigns | California, United States
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Crazed and deranged Felonious Hinds is a career criminal, beta male, who becomes obsessed with his cellmate, “Zo” Harrison. Zo is a happily married father of two, alpha male, who would never consider himself bi-sexual, let alone gay. One catches feelings while the other is just passing time.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
I have been so inspired by filmmakers like Ava Duvernay, Lena Waithe, Nzingha Stewart and Ice Cube. The ladies inspire me because not only are they doing big things, but they are leading the way for other female directors and pulling them up along with them. Ice Cube is an inspiration because although he began his career as a rapper, he smoothly moved into the filmmaking genre and took it by storm. He wasn't an actor, but he did his thing. He wasn't a comic, but he wrote some hilarious stuff anyway. He was able to show how multi-faceted he is, and he didn't allow Hollywood, or anyone for that matter, put him in a box. One of his favorite quotes of mine is, "I've provided way more jobs than I've ever taken away." This proclamation has always stuck with me, and it's indicative of where I find myself today. Right now, in this moment. I've been an actor, a stand up, a writer, a television producer, and a segment director for "The Dr. Phil Show." I'm at the place now where I want to leave my mark on the world, and I know that I can do it through filmmaking. I have a ton of stories to tell. I also would love to provide jobs for all of the talented, marginalized people that I know, and many that I don't know.
Assisting me with my first short film narrative, will not only help me, but it will provide you and your loved ones with adventures in cinema that would not have happened otherwise. Until now, my voice has been silenced. And if you've ever wanted to do something but couldn't simply because of financial reasons, then you understand what all of this means. Finishing this film will be an accomplishment that we can all take credit for, because without you, there is no me, and without us, there is no "Trade." We rise, we fall, we sink, we swim... together.
I plan on putting this film into festivals, for starters. I would love for it to end up on large streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon as well. My goal is to have it easily accessible to you.
Lastly, click the "follow" button on this page, so that you'll be alerted with the latest updates on the film.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location fees
Costs $7,000
We have multiple locations in this film.
Crew
Costs $9,000
We have to hire a crew to make this work.
Actors and extras
Costs $5,000
We have to pay for actors and extras to make this dream a reality.
Hair and Make Up
Costs $4,000
We need our beautiful actors to look the part! And we need them not dress the part!
Feeding the cast and crew
Costs $3,000
When folks aren't hungry, they can concentrate on performing their absolute best!
Special Effects Makeup
Costs $2,000
Our special effects artist and make up are a must have for this project!
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
The "Gay for the Stay" or "GFTS" team is an awesome mixture of Hollywood's finest. The director, Alycia Cooper, is a member of the highly acclaimed DGA or "Directors Guild of America" and is a part of the 2 % of African-American female directors in the guild. This is a major feat. Kimberly Ogletree, is an acclaimed film producer who started her career at BET in Washington DC, and was Alycia Cooper's boss shortly after Alycia graduated college. Kim has since gone on to produce some of the biggest features and shorts, and has forged relationships with the top brass in Hollywood. Buddy Lewis is not on the Executive Producer of this film, he has also Executive Produced "The Real Husbands of Hollywood," starring Kevin Hart, and in 2017, he co-created the TV series, "White Famous." Natasha Ward is a young casting director extraordinaire on the rise. In the past four years, she has cast over 10 feature films, and is currently casting a stage play that she created, starring Tamar Braxton. Thomas Gibson, has created some of the highest rated shows on BET, and is now running his own production company, where he Unit Production Manages myriad productios. Angela Burris and Jellow Quake (ladies, please insert here). Crystal Powell is a rising stand up comic and writer who is currently moving into the film arena. Gwendolyn McClain, has her Masters in Business Administration, and will handle the pre production, post prodution, and marketing for the film. She has managed athletes in the NBA, and has produced commercials for major corporations.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
I have been so inspired by filmmakers like Ava Duvernay, Lena Waithe, Nzingha Stewart and Ice Cube. The ladies inspire me because not only are they doing big things, but they are leading the way for other female directors and pulling them up along with them. Ice Cube is an inspiration because although he began his career as a rapper, he smoothly moved into the filmmaking genre and took it by storm. He wasn't an actor, but he did his thing. He wasn't a comic, but he wrote some hilarious stuff anyway. He was able to show how multi-faceted he is, and he didn't allow Hollywood, or anyone for that matter, put him in a box. One of his favorite quotes of mine is, "I've provided way more jobs than I've ever taken away." This proclamation has always stuck with me, and it's indicative of where I find myself today. Right now, in this moment. I've been an actor, a stand up, a writer, a television producer, and a segment director for "The Dr. Phil Show." I'm at the place now where I want to leave my mark on the world, and I know that I can do it through filmmaking. I have a ton of stories to tell. I also would love to provide jobs for all of the talented, marginalized people that I know, and many that I don't know.
Assisting me with my first short film narrative, will not only help me, but it will provide you and your loved ones with adventures in cinema that would not have happened otherwise. Until now, my voice has been silenced. And if you've ever wanted to do something but couldn't simply because of financial reasons, then you understand what all of this means. Finishing this film will be an accomplishment that we can all take credit for, because without you, there is no me, and without us, there is no "Trade." We rise, we fall, we sink, we swim... together.
I plan on putting this film into festivals, for starters. I would love for it to end up on large streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon as well. My goal is to have it easily accessible to you.
Lastly, click the "follow" button on this page, so that you'll be alerted with the latest updates on the film.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location fees
Costs $7,000
We have multiple locations in this film.
Crew
Costs $9,000
We have to hire a crew to make this work.
Actors and extras
Costs $5,000
We have to pay for actors and extras to make this dream a reality.
Hair and Make Up
Costs $4,000
We need our beautiful actors to look the part! And we need them not dress the part!
Feeding the cast and crew
Costs $3,000
When folks aren't hungry, they can concentrate on performing their absolute best!
Special Effects Makeup
Costs $2,000
Our special effects artist and make up are a must have for this project!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
The "Gay for the Stay" or "GFTS" team is an awesome mixture of Hollywood's finest. The director, Alycia Cooper, is a member of the highly acclaimed DGA or "Directors Guild of America" and is a part of the 2 % of African-American female directors in the guild. This is a major feat. Kimberly Ogletree, is an acclaimed film producer who started her career at BET in Washington DC, and was Alycia Cooper's boss shortly after Alycia graduated college. Kim has since gone on to produce some of the biggest features and shorts, and has forged relationships with the top brass in Hollywood. Buddy Lewis is not on the Executive Producer of this film, he has also Executive Produced "The Real Husbands of Hollywood," starring Kevin Hart, and in 2017, he co-created the TV series, "White Famous." Natasha Ward is a young casting director extraordinaire on the rise. In the past four years, she has cast over 10 feature films, and is currently casting a stage play that she created, starring Tamar Braxton. Thomas Gibson, has created some of the highest rated shows on BET, and is now running his own production company, where he Unit Production Manages myriad productios. Angela Burris and Jellow Quake (ladies, please insert here). Crystal Powell is a rising stand up comic and writer who is currently moving into the film arena. Gwendolyn McClain, has her Masters in Business Administration, and will handle the pre production, post prodution, and marketing for the film. She has managed athletes in the NBA, and has produced commercials for major corporations.