Help Bring “Every 40 Seconds (E40S)” to Life

A Survivor-Led Short Film with Purpose

We are raising funds to produce a powerful short film for Every 40 Seconds (E40S)—a critical proof of concept that will help us secure full financing for the feature film.

This project is more than just a film. It’s a story rooted in truth, designed to create awareness, spark conversation, and ultimately drive change.

Why This Short Film Matters

The short film will serve as a high-quality proof of concept to:

Submit to film festivals

Host private industry screenings

Present to investors and distribution partners

It allows us to showcase the story at a professional level—with strong performances, cinematic quality, and real impact—so we can move forward with the full feature film.

What Makes This Project Different

✔️ Survivor-led storytelling

✔️ Inspired by real-world experiences

✔️ Designed for both entertainment and impact

✔️ Built to expand into education, advocacy, and awareness

This isn’t just about making a film—it’s about creating something that resonates beyond the screen.

How Your Support Will Be Used

As this production will take place in Miami, several members of our core team—including our co-producer and select cast—will be traveling from out of state.

Your support will go directly toward essential production costs, including:

✈️ Travel expenses (flights and transportation)

Lodging accommodations for cast and crew

️ Per diem to support the team during production

Production costs (equipment, locations, permits)

Craft services to keep our cast and crew supported on long shoot days

These are standard costs to assemble the right team and deliver the project at a professional level.

Talent & Production

This short film will feature select recognized talent, along with a dedicated production team committed to delivering a high-quality film that reflects the story's emotional depth and cinematic intensity.

Why We Need Your Help

Independent films don’t get made without community support.

This $50,000 goal allows us to:

Bring the right people together

Film on location

Create a compelling, festival-ready short

Build momentum toward the full feature film

Every contribution—no matter the size—helps move this project forward.

❤️ Be Part of the Journey

By supporting this campaign, you’re not just funding a film—you’re helping bring a meaningful story to life and supporting a project designed to make a lasting impact.

Thank You

We are incredibly grateful for your support, your belief in this project, and your willingness to be part of something bigger.

Let’s bring Every 40 Seconds (E40S) to life—together.

This short film is the first step in building something much larger—and with your help, we can make it happen.

Special Thanks to Christian Milan, Chris Hansen, Lecrae, Lou Diamond Phillips, David Henry, and Emilio Rivera for sharing the campaign.

Thank you, Alan Leonardo, for the video editing.