Bring Curfew to Cannes – Support an Award-Winning Screenplay

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Bring Curfew to Cannes – Support an Award-Winning Screenplay

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Let’s bring an urgent, powerful story to the world stage.

My name is Rodolfo Pereira, and I'm the writer of Curfew, a human rights-centered political thriller that has won 17 international screenplay awards, including top honors in Paris, Berlin, New York, Toronto and now—official selection to pitch at Cannes’ Marché du Film, 2025.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present Curfew to global producers, distributors, and financiers in the world’s most important film market. But I need your help to get there.

About Curfew

Curfew is a dramatic thriller based on true events, set in the chaos of 1980s Peru during the violent insurgency of the Shining Path. When two young Peruvian journalists disappear while covering a massacre, a seasoned American war correspondent and his former lover — now a renowned reporter — risk everything to uncover the truth.

It is a love letter to journalism and a tribute to the over 1,600 journalists who have been killed worldwide in the last 30 years.

Why Cannes?

We’re thrilled to announce that Curfew was selected to pitch live at the Marché du Film 2025 (Cannes) — one of the world’s top film industry events. This recognition alone proves the project’s international relevance. Attending this market is crucial to:

  • Secure co-production partners and distributors

  • Build global awareness for the film

  • Connect with press and advocacy partners

  • Take the next step toward full financing and production

Budget Overview – What the $5,000 Will Cover:

  • ✈️ Airfare (round trip to France)

  • Lodging during the market

  • ️ Food and daily expenses

  • ️ Accreditation and Cannes fees

  • Marketing & pitch materials (print & digital)

Why This Matters

Curfew has already earned 17 awards in international screenwriting competitions, been invited to film markets in Spain, India, Switzerland, and secured Peruvian and Brazilian co-production funding. The script resonates with global human rights organizations and has been endorsed by institutions such as Reporters Without Borders and the Inter-American Press Association.

Your support ensures the story of Curfew reaches the right champions at Cannes — and that this film becomes a beacon of truth, resilience, and artistic impact.

How You Can Help

  • Donate what you can — every dollar helps.

  • Share this campaign on your social media.

  • Send the link to friends, journalists, filmmakers, and cinephiles.

Cheer me on — your encouragement means the world!

Let’s bring Curfew to Cannes — together.

Incentives for donations

  • By donating $500, your name will appear in the film credits.

  • Donating $100 gives you access to a movie ticket in person or online once the movie is in theaters.

  • If you donate $50, you will receive a copy of the movie poster.

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Rodolfo Pereira
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Baltimore, MD
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