Funding for short film - "Jaded."
Hello!
Thank you for taking a look into funding our beautiful production. Filming will take place mid-October, around 4 days of production. This crowdfunding effort will be used to assist our Production Design/Art Department, Meals & Crafties, Equipment rentals and will cover our Post-Production expenses.
Thank you for helping get our film into the position that we strive for!
$100+ - Special Thanks in the credits
$500+ - Executive Producer credit
Follow our Instagram for frequent updates!! - @jaded.film
Director's Statement
"Even the most seemingly put-together people get mercilessly tested throughout their lifetime. It’s Zanna Hart’s 22nd birthday, and she couldn’t be less enthused about it if she tried. Just three months ago, she was on a path. She completed the first semester of her final year at FIU’s chemistry school at the top of her class. She was adored by many, easy on the eyes, and in a loving, live-in relationship with her boyfriend Jade- she had it all. But when Jade tragically exited the picture, Zanna is left struggling to calculate her next moves in the wake of all that he left behind.
This story is a tender exploration of the complexities of picking oneself up after a massive loss. On paper, Zanna is the strong Black woman trope. She believes that she is expected to wrestle with her losses and newfound responsibilities on her own without showing any vulnerability. But, as her birthday continues to unfold, she slowly becomes aware that she may not have it all together. In Jaded, Zanna has to learn that accepting help is not a sign of weakness, but a necessary step in overcoming life’s many curveballs."
Crew Bios
Director: Shianne Salazar
Shianne Salazar was born and raised in Broward County, Florida, to Trinidadian parents. She is currently enrolled at the University of Miami and working towards a bachelor’s of fine arts in film with certificates in journalism and creative writing. Shianne has tried her hand in various pockets of media production during her time in school. Her credits include graduate-level production assistance, sound mixing, art direction on several student films, and writing and directing her own short films. Shianne is also a prolific editorial writer and budding radio personality with her Black power music show ‘Livin’ 4 the City’ on WVUM and several news stories produced for South Florida NPR affiliate WLRN. Shianne hopes to continue to hone her crafts with her specific worldview to highlight the lives and accomplishments of women of color both in narrative and non-fictional forms.
Executive Producer: Carlos Arroyo
I love building high-performing teams with an eye for creating innovative and entertaining pieces with commercial appeal and a love for the humanist, symbolic interactions of the mundane, everyday world. An enthusiastic young man eager to contribute to any company's success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in this industry.
I'm a Mexican-American filmmaker who is interested in the symbolic human interaction of the world. Born and partially raised in Chula Vista, I grew accustomed to how the nuances of humans tell their individual stories. A bit later in my childhood, I grew accustomed to watching movies most children wouldn't, and probably shouldn't. My stem for capturing these humanistic interactions then became bolder when I secretly recorded my family and their friends. Since then, I have been making films since I was 16 and plan on dying to make a film.
Producer: Olivia Timmons
Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Olivia Timmons moved to Miami in 2017 to pursue her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Film at the New York Film Academy. Throughout her studies, she found herself drawn to Producing and Assistant Directing. Her producing credits include Breath IN, Breath OUT (2018) and the Maid (2020), and Haunt Me in the Night (2021). Her Assistant Directing credits extend to Despues De Que Se Detenga (2021), Welcome Home Frankie (2020). Two notable directing credits are Haunt Me in the Night (2021) and Where the Heart is (2019). In the future, Olivia plans to continue building her portfolio and build a collection with her friends.
