Stories like “Wise Love” matter because this is a topic that is overlooked. This film aspires to start a conversation that brings awareness to the sacrifices and mental health issues that many caregivers endure while gracefully caring for their loved ones.
Stories like “Wise Love” matter because this is a topic that is overlooked. This film aspires to start a conversation that brings awareness to the sacrifices and mental health issues that many caregivers endure while gracefully caring for their loved ones.
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Mission Statement
My mission as a social impact filmmaker is to create woman driven content that creates dialogue around issues happening in our world. We're recruiting a team of women/nonbinary crew to help tell the story of WISE LOVE. Art & film can be used to share various perspectives on how we see the world.About The Project
Dana Wise grapples with the emotional ups and downs of taking care of KJ, her 19-year-old son, who has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her love allows her to ignore the severity of KJ’s illness until he has a violent outbreak that puts his life in jeopardy. Dana, then makes an extreme, unconventional choice to help save and protect her son from himself. However, that choice could ultimately change their lives forever.
Dana Wise, a former real estate agent is now a stay-at-home mother who loves her teenage son, KJ, unconditionally. Dana and her husband, Kevin, have struggled to protect their son from the dangers he presents to himself and others as a result of his mental health challenges. Over the course of the film she comes to believe that because of her undying love and the desire to protect KJ she must take drastic measures.
Writer, Director Tomeka M. Winborne has created this film to bring awareness to the trauma and mental health challenges caregivers often quietly experience while caring for their loved ones. Tomeka’s mission as an African American filmmaker is to bring stories to the screen that embody the experiences and voices of people of color that are often overlooked by the mainstream media, including social issues.
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- Caregivers must care for themselves so that they can better take care of their loved ones.
- Often we focus on the people suffering from mental illness (or any illness or disabilities) but we don’t think about the sacrifices and needs of the caregiver.
- There are resources available to help caregivers balance and tools to make better decisions about the care of their loved one as well as themselves. (e.g. therapy, medicines, support, etc)
- There is a dramatic toll and impact on the mental health of the caregiver.
- Highlight some of the ways caregivers put themselves in harm’s way when de-escalating the violent outbursts of their loved ones during a mental health crisis.
Tomeka M. Winborne, Writer, Director and Producer, started her film journey in 2009. Winborne decided to make three short films as her film school; it gave her the opportunity to learn and make mistakes. After exceeding her goal by directing five short films, Winborne is expanding her cinematic creativity by becoming an episodic TV director and feature film director. Winborne is the Co-Chair of the Alliance of Women Directors South and Chair of the Alliance of Women Directors Black Directors Advancement Initiative. She’s also a member of Women of Color Unite, Glass Elevator and Brown Girls Doc Mafia. Winborne loves traveling, dancing and exploring foods from various cultures.
Gleana Albritton is a producer, writer and a reformed marketer having worked for many years as a digital media & marketing exec in the entertainment and technology space - including AMC Networks International, Twitter, A+E and fuse TV. In 2017 she launched her production company, Sisu Media Group to create, develop and produce content for and about women. "Walking The Dog While Black" #WTDWB was the first project Gleana directed, produced and co-wrote through her company.
Most recently Gleana produced award winning web-series "Grounds" written by playwright and TV writer, Natalia Temesgen. When not directing, writing, or producing her own projects- Gleana can be found on set working with up-and-coming filmmakers primarily as an Assistant Director. Gleana has been an Associate Programmer for the Bentonville Film Festival and has written about TV/pop culture with bylines in Metro NY, CultureSonar, and Levo League (defunct). In addition to her work as Communications Chair for Alliance of Women Directors South she is a member of Women of Color Unite/The JTC List, and Digital Cinema Society.
Gleana is currently developing narrative feature film (Love at the Roots), episodic (Blended the webseries), and short film projects (Wise Love).
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3. Follow the "Wise Love" journey on Social Media:
Facebook (@wiselovefilm) and Instagram (@wise_love_film)
4. Financial or In-Kind donations are welcome
We want to raise $16,000 at this stage of production, but we have stretch goals! By helping us to achieve our stretch goals we'll be investing everything we raise back into the project.
If we raise $18,500 we'll be able to commit to catering and craft services for our crew.
If we raise $21,000 we'll be able to commit to ensuring full covid compliance for our set.
If we raise $23,250 we'll be able to commit to hiring a stunt coordinator.
If we raise $26,000 we'll be able to commit to renting a more expensive camera package (which will make our Director of Photography very happy).
We can also commit to paying our Director, Producer(s), editor and interns a significantly reduced rate for the time and creativity they've already given to our project. (Currently they're generously sacrificing their time and talents by working many unpaid hours to make this project happen).
Incentives
$5
Weekly "ENCOURAGERS" List
Every week we'll share a list of our "Encouragers" via social media and your name will be on it!
$10
Social Media Shoutout
We'll give you a shoutout on our Social Media accounts and you'll be signed up for our e-mail list to keep up with our campaign.
$25
Branded Digital Picture Frame
Send us a picture and we'll put it into one of our limited edition Wise Love Branded Digital Picture Frames.
$35
Virtual Table Read
You'll be invited to a 'special' virtual table read of "Wise Love."
$50
Early (Virtual) Screening of Wise Love
You’ll receive a private link to screen "Wise Love" before the rest of the public.
$75
Signed Script with Director's Notes
A signed copy of the script with directors notes in a pdf format will be emailed to you.
$150
Virtual Conversation with Real Life Caregivers
You'll be invited to join a virtual conversation with real life caregiver(s), mental health professional(s), cast & writer/director Tomeka M. Winborne - where we’ll talk about the film, real life mental health implications of caregiving, and more!
$250
Special Thanks in the Credits of the film
Special Thanks in "Wise Love" Credits of the film
$350
Exclusive Virtual Tea with Director and some cast and key crew
You're invited to an exclusive Virtual Tea with Director and some cast and key crew. We will chat about the making of the movie and bring your questions.
$500
YOUR PICTURE in the credits
We’ll include your picture (or the picture of a loved one) in the credits of the movie with a special thanks/Dedication in our Credit scroll for Wise Love.
$750
You can be in the movie "Wise Love" as an extra.
Have you ever wanted to get your break in a movie? Well now's your chance to be a background actor (extra) for Wise Love.
**You must agree to meet all Covid Compliance Requirements as communicated by Producers.
**You will be responsible for your on travel and accommodation to Atlanta, GA on the agreed upon dates & times of production (October 2021).
**This is not a speaking role.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
Associate Producer Credit - You will be credited as an Associate Producer for Wise Love. (+ all other incentives).
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit
$5000 - Executive Producer Credit (+ all the other incentives, less the Associate Producer Credit). **By the way, did you know that an Executive Producer is one of the top positions in making a movie? That will be you!
**Sorry this won't give you any creative say over Wise Love, but this is a nifty title.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Weekly "ENCOURAGERS" List
Every week we'll share a list of our "Encouragers" via social media and your name will be on it!
$10
Social Media Shoutout
We'll give you a shoutout on our Social Media accounts and you'll be signed up for our e-mail list to keep up with our campaign.
$25
Branded Digital Picture Frame
Send us a picture and we'll put it into one of our limited edition Wise Love Branded Digital Picture Frames.
$35
Virtual Table Read
You'll be invited to a 'special' virtual table read of "Wise Love."
$50
Early (Virtual) Screening of Wise Love
You’ll receive a private link to screen "Wise Love" before the rest of the public.
$75
Signed Script with Director's Notes
A signed copy of the script with directors notes in a pdf format will be emailed to you.
$150
Virtual Conversation with Real Life Caregivers
You'll be invited to join a virtual conversation with real life caregiver(s), mental health professional(s), cast & writer/director Tomeka M. Winborne - where we’ll talk about the film, real life mental health implications of caregiving, and more!
$250
Special Thanks in the Credits of the film
Special Thanks in "Wise Love" Credits of the film
$350
Exclusive Virtual Tea with Director and some cast and key crew
You're invited to an exclusive Virtual Tea with Director and some cast and key crew. We will chat about the making of the movie and bring your questions.
$500
YOUR PICTURE in the credits
We’ll include your picture (or the picture of a loved one) in the credits of the movie with a special thanks/Dedication in our Credit scroll for Wise Love.
$750
You can be in the movie "Wise Love" as an extra.
Have you ever wanted to get your break in a movie? Well now's your chance to be a background actor (extra) for Wise Love.
**You must agree to meet all Covid Compliance Requirements as communicated by Producers.
**You will be responsible for your on travel and accommodation to Atlanta, GA on the agreed upon dates & times of production (October 2021).
**This is not a speaking role.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
Associate Producer Credit - You will be credited as an Associate Producer for Wise Love. (+ all other incentives).
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit
$5000 - Executive Producer Credit (+ all the other incentives, less the Associate Producer Credit). **By the way, did you know that an Executive Producer is one of the top positions in making a movie? That will be you!
**Sorry this won't give you any creative say over Wise Love, but this is a nifty title.
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Current Team
About This Team
Meet the incredible team of passionate, dedicated filmmakers helping to bring Wise Love to a screen near you!
Chaun Pinkston is President and CEO of Seedtime Productions, Inc., a media arts entertainment company specializing in the production of visual communication through film and video production, editing, and digital services for various media platforms. As a content creator, writer, and director, Chaun’s mission is to create original content that enlightens, inspires, and entertains. In addition to her creative career, Chaun serves as Chair of the Alliance of Women Directors Atlanta Branch, a membership organization supporting women behind the camera.
Chaun’s works include her Feature film debut, The Cardinal Rule, written, directed, and produced by Chaun. Heartaches short film is in post-production, and her most recent projects are feature films currently in development: Two Women and Hidden Glory: The LaTarsha Holden Story.
Chaun’s original motto is, “Inspiration leads to creation and we have everything we need to create our world.”
Sam Monique Hunter has been in the entertainment industry for 13 years. Spending a majority of this time in theater; acting, stage managing, and directing. She has also spent the past 3 years working and volunteering as a production assistant. She is excited to work on and be a part of this project.
Alexxiss Jackson is a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 15 years of experience in the industry, as well as an Adjunct Cinematography Professor at Spelman College. She is a member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), Sporas, and the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC).
She has served as Director of Photography on numerous pieces, ranging from narrative films, commercials, branded content, music videos, and more. She has lensed for entities such as Vogue Magazine, BET+/Tyler Perry Studios, and Kroger. Her work has been recognized by a number of international bodies, including film festivals across the United States, Canada, Australia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK.
She holds a dual degree in Film/Video Studies and English from the University of Michigan. She also completed the Summer Film Program at the University of Southern California.
Atlanta native and video editor, Ashley Dunbar, found her passion for film while volunteering at the local public access station, PeopleTV in 2015. She is also a graduate of the University of Georgia and enjoys ballroom dancing in her spare time.
Elle Hughes began her career as a model for JCPenny, Dr. Pepper and many more other national brands in Chicago, Illinois. She started helping family members become casted on reality series, national commercials and background work for television & films. Some major commercial include: Floor & Decor, TGIF Restaurants, Atlanta, Bad Boys for Life and so many others.
Elle plans on attending the Casting Society of America to complete her education in casting, she wants to eventually write & direct her own films in the genre of Sci-Fi mixed with Jesus.
This is truly a passion for her, and she loves every aspect of casting and the entertainment business.
Gladys Edeh @gladysgedeh is an award-winning director and producer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her most recent film “Mr. Gele: The Man. The Story. The Craft, ” enjoyed a successful film festival run in 2018 and 2019, screening in over 18 film festivals. “Mr. Gele” was selected to be broadcasted on the 1st Global Black and Pan-African entertainment channel, EbonyLife TV and is now available on Amazon.
She currently works as an Assistant Editor with TrailBlazer Studios, an Emmy-winning entertainment, production, post, and sound facility. Apart from working in post production, she is also visual storyteller who loves cinematography and is passionate about the power a moving and still image possesses when brought to life on screen.
Angelique Doty, Director and Screenwriter Intern for Wise Love, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media X and English from the University of the Pacific in Spring 2021, graduating with Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) as the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Media X and Highest GPA Award in English. As a storyteller, Angelique uses her artistic abilities in the creative development industry to inspire others with the fantasy worlds blossoming from her imagination, saturated with uniqueness and color, across all different mediums like art, animation, writing, and film production.
It takes a lot of patience and dedication to work with family. Ayana Jones has been involved in her family’s multisensory tutoring company for several years, focusing on social media and marketing. She enjoys website building, food photography, her favorite color is red and she has a true obsession with space heaters. Who doesn't like to stay warm? Her interest in film started with the creation of her YouTube account in 2011 and never stopped since. Ayana is currently enrolled at Florida State University, attending the College of Motion Picture Arts and specializing in Cinematography.
Briana-Cecilia Fulgoni is a recent graduate of the Russell Sage College in Albany, New York, with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Media Design. While attending, Briana was the Social Media Manager for the Activities and Campus Events Board, the treasurer of the school’s AIGA Chapter, an Orientation Leader, and co-director of the Dance Ensemble. Briana lives in the New York City area and loves everything typography and social media.MJ Sanqui (they/she) is a multidisciplinary artist from Western NC. This December, they’re graduating from Appalachian State University with a BFA in Studio Art with a focus in photography, and a self-designed BA program in Interdisciplinary Studies centered around socially engaged narrative media like film, theater, and performance. MJ hopes to do more filmmaking as part of their creative practice and has interests in cinematography, editing, and writing. They’re really excited to be a part of the Wise Love team as a pre-production intern and volunteer for the camera department.
Morgan Castleberry is a recent graduate of the University of Toledo where she majored in media communications with a focus in public relations. As she was obtaining her degree she was also, and still currently, works as a caretaker for her grandmother. The message behind "Wise Love" has a deep meaning to her since she's living in the position as loved one as a caretaker. She truly hopes to be of assistance throughout the filmmaking process in pushing the message of caretakers duties, mental health, and how this can affect all parties involved.
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