"A Note Towards Tomorrow" is a powerful documentary about kids in underserved communities discovering hope, identity, and purpose through jazz. With support from the nonprofit Jazz Empowers, these students rise above poverty, stereotypes, and systemic barriers—finding their voice through music.
As a filmmaker, I’m deeply moved by their resilience and creativity. This story matters because it shows what’s possible when young people are given a chance. Jazz isn’t just music...it’s a lifeline.
Help us bring their voices to the world and inspire change through the transformative power of art, education, and the human spirit. Every donation makes a difference.
We’ve officially wrapped production on A Note Towards Tomorrow! Last week in Queens, NY, we completed our final shoot days, capturing heartfelt interviews and vibrant b-roll that bring the story’s setting and spirit to life. This marks a major milestone for our short documentary, which amplifies youth voices and celebrates the transformative power of music and access in underserved communities.
Now, we’re entering the initial stage of post-production—editing together the powerful moments we’ve filmed, including the Jazz Empowers NYC Student Showcase on May 22, 2025, where we used four cameras to fully capture the energy and talent of the event. With production complete, our focus shifts to shaping the final cut and preparing for a wide-reaching impact campaign that includes film festivals, press outreach, and community screenings.
Your support will help us cover the essential costs of launching the film and ensuring it reaches both national audiences and the communities whose stories it represents.
Here’s where your donation goes:
Production crew – $7,500
Production equipment – $2,500
Post-production – $3,000
Marketing material – $1,500
Targeted Social Media Ads – $1,000
Film festivals – $2,500
Website – $750
Total Goal: $18,750
*No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations made.
Meet the team:
David Reppond - Director
Giovanna Conservani - Producer
Danny Fernandez - Co-Producer
Cinematographer - Samuel Moskowitz
Editor - Will Murphy
Original Music - Yago Vazquez
Executive Producer - Sheila Houlahan
Executive Producer - Andrew Johnston
Our website:
Thank you for your contribution and support!
Sincerely,
David Reppond
Organizer
