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James Herman Banning: Greatest Story Never Told (short film)

James Herman Banning: Greatest Story Never Told (short film) On Indiegogo, a group are asking for funding for their short biographic about James Banning; the first African American to fly coast-to-coast.

The makers are looking for $45,000USD to cover costs of filming, they have currently raised almost $4,000. Keeping the wardrobe accurate is going to be difficult as Banning’s story takes place in the thirties.

His story is certainly inspirational. After being rejected from flying (due to being African American) he made his own plane using a 14-year-old engine, with help from donations.

Four months after Banning’s record, he died as a passenger in a plane. He was refused piloting the plane at a air show where it went into a tail spin and crashed.

The makers want to get Banning’s story honoured in hopes of inspiring young adults to be motivated and passionate.

If you’re interested in donating, check out their Indiegogo plea: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/telling-the-untold-story-of-james-herman-banning

They have already shot some footage. It’s top quality stuff, but the dialogue is a tad cheesy. Nevertheless, it seems like a worth while cause.

Jodie

Invert – Origin Of The Telepathic Hero

Invert - Origin Of The Telepathic Hero This is a sci-fi, action, superhero film that is looking for funding.

This movie is about a neuroscientist whose experiment backfired, and equipped him with the ability to manipulate minds.

An action-packed feature with Inception-esk scores. I have now noticed that the director/writer, Joseph Mbah, is a fan of Christopher Nolan which explains that similarity.

I’m impressed to see how young the director is – only 24!!

Invert - Origin Of The Telepathic Hero In order for the feature film to be completed, they need $250,000USD. Depending on how much an individual donates, depends on what prize you get – and some of the prizes are pretty decent!

I think the quality of this film is up there, and it could be a strong movie with the financial support.

I’m a superhero nut too, so I’m keen to see how this one turns out.

If you want to donate to the making of their film on Indiegogo, click here. Check out the footage they’ve got so far in their promo here.

Jodie.

Príncipe 69 – A Plea for Funding

This is a humble plea for funding of a feature film about Cuba named Príncipe 69.

A woman named Hannah Imbert is raising money to begin filming her story about Cuba.

It’s a story that will avoid the stereotypical palm trees and beaches. Judging by the description of her feature film, it’s going to be about “an island that is left alone, ageing in time without make-up.”

To be frank, I don’t know exactly what Príncipe 69 is because she speaks in Spanish. But all I’m going on is her written plea, and it sounds genuine and personal.

“When it comes to art, film making is the most expensive one. If I were a painter, I would paint a huge island on every wall of this planet, if were a singer, I would stand on any corner and rise up my voice up to reach everyone. But it turns out to be that I am film producer”

So if you’re interested in contributing to the making on this feature film feel free to donate your spare pesos.

Find out more here.

Jodie

Lost Angeles

A Leonardo Leon film.

Lost Angeles is an independent film that is looking for funding. It is about a woman who went to Los Angeles in search of a modelling career, but through a series of trip-ups she finds herself homeless.

I was under the impression it was a documentary when I read the summary:

“The City of Los Angeles has the highest homeless population in America. It is constantly growing by thousands of people who are in search of an elusive Hollywood Dream. These people find themselves in compromising situations where work is hard to find and housing is exceptionally high…”

I was a bit disappointed that it wasn’t non-fiction because of the effort the cast and crew went to to make the film authentic; they gave up their apartments to experience homelessness during the shoot.

Looking at the trailer the acting appears quite theatrical. I hope this doesn’t let the film down because it seems like a great way to look into the serious issue of homelessness in America.

Via IndieGoGo, the film makers are asking for $50,000 to complete filming and post production. If this sounds like a film you’re interested in seeing, feel free to donate.

You can also find the trailer here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lost-angeles-the-film

Jodie.