With so many of our alumni launching crowdfunding campaigns, we wanted to do our part and create a page dedicated to our HFF family who are seeking funds to produce their work. Each story is different. Find the one that speaks to you and contribute if you can.
SPIDERMAMA
Alumni: Mike Trebilcock
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/spidermama#/
Ends: Monday April 15th
Fantasy, action, humour and horror combine in this ode to the elderly. When my girlfriend's mother was nearing the end of her life and residing in a nursing home, I would visit and dream up ways for her to escape. The result of that daydreaming is Spidermama.
TOPEKA FREEDOM SINGERS
Alumni: Rita Chiarelli
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2141510312/topeka-freedom-singers
Ends: Wednesday April 17th
Two years ago acclaimed Canadian musician and film maker Rita Chiarelli and cinematographer Mikal Shapiro of State City Films were invited into ‘The Topeka Correctional Facility for Women’ in Kansas. For two days, the mission was to bring, perform and share some music with its inmates. Rita and Mikal have planned 10 days of filming with an all-female crew.
SINGLE
Alumni: Ashley Eakin
https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/shortfilmsingle#story
Ends: Wednesday April 17th
SINGLE is written & directed by Ashley Eakin - a female filmmaker with a disability and focuses on the dynamics of dating when being physically different. This film will feature two leads with physical differences. AFI Directing Workshop for Women is a program DEDICATED to inclusion.