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Introduction:
We are passionate filmmakers creating The Message in the Bottle. This heartfelt story is about love, memory, and the healing journey through grief. With your support, we can bring this deeply moving film to life and share its message with audiences all around the world.
About the Film:
- Logline:
At a lighthouse where time stands still, a woman's annual tribute to her sister transforms from an act of remembrance to one of reunion when a message cast into the ocean returns.
- Mission Statement:
To explore the enduring power of love and memory, even in the face of loss, while highlighting how grief shapes those left behind. This story reflects the profound bond between siblings, the unspoken struggles of living with and supporting someone through illness, and the healing journey of finding connection in the smallest signs.
- Producer: Emily Reuijl
- Cinematographer: Xavier Saldana
- Director: Julia Hicks
How Your Contribution Will Help
Your donations will go directly toward the production of the film, including:
- Locations & Set Dressing (30%): Covering transportation and production design. This ensures an authentic environment and visually captivating scenes that bring the story to life.
- Equipment (20%): Acquiring high-quality cameras, lighting, and sound gear to capture the film’s visual and emotional depth, ensuring professional-grade production values.
- Cast and Crew Catering (15%): Providing meals and refreshments to keep cast and crew energized and focused during long days of production.
- Post-Production (15%): Covering costs for editing, sound design, and music composition to create a polished, compelling final product.
- Distribution (20%): Promoting the film with a strategy for limited theatrical distribution and online reach.
Our Goal:
We are aiming to raise $15,000 to cover production costs. Every donation brings us closer to sharing this story with the world, no matter how small.
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