Against the Current: A Rhode Island Documentary

It’s time for a candid conversation about sustainability and the choices we make.

Against the Current is a short documentary exploring the complexity involved in a conversation about ‘sustainable seafood’ through the lens of Rhode Island’s fishing and aquaculture industries.

The film features interviews with members of the local community, including fishers, farmers, markets, restaurants, advocates and consumers, highlighting what they’re each doing to ensure the future of RI’s coastal ecosystem.

Our goal in creating this film is to empower people to make decisions that are better aligned with their local ecosystem and acknowledge that there is no one way to do so.

Why We Are Raising Funds

As a passion project, we are donating our time and experience but need help in covering the costs associated with creating a short documentary.

We are aiming to raise $9,000, which will be used as follows:

$750 - Pre-Production

$6,000 - Production

$1,500 - Post-Production

$750 - Community Engagement

Total = $9,000

Sponsorship

Presenting Sponsor - $2000

Logo/Name in credits

Pre-screening of Against the Current

Logo on all marketing materials

1x 30 second social video asset

1x 15 second social video asset

15 photo assets

Acknowledgment at all screenings

BTS assets

Social media mentions

Presenting Sponsor - $1000

Logo/Name in credits

Pre-screening of Against the Current

Logo on all marketing materials

1x 15 second social video asset

10 photo assets

Acknowledgment at all screenings

Supporting Sponsors - $500

Logo/Name in credits

Pre-screening of Against the Current

Logo on all marketing materials

1x 15 second social video asset

10 photo assets

Acknowledgment at all screenings

Executive Producer - $100 (individuals) & 250 (businesses)

Copy of Against the Current

Logo/Name in credits

5 photo assets

About Us

Amanda Prifti

Director and Co-Producer of Against the Current, is a filmmaker focused on social impact, using creative mediums to raise awareness of global challenges, share stories of positive change and contribute to a more sustainable, just world. She is currently based in South Kingstown, RI, working on freelance film projects alongside a full-time Creative Operations Manager role at Union Productions, a film studio in CT. You can see more of her work here: www.priftistudios.com

Satya Sullivan

Cinematographer and Co-Producer of Against the Current, is a cinematographer with a background in nonfiction films, including documentary, music video, corporate, and commercial work. Satya is drawn to environmentally and minority-driven stories. You can see more of her work here: www.satyasullivan.com

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Both passionate about climate change and advocating for the environment, we’ve teamed up to create this film, combining our complementary skill sets. For questions or other inquiries, please feel free to reach out to the film’s Director, Amanda, at: [email redacted]