About the Project

My name is Shaiquille Smallwood and I am the director and producer of Sixth Seat. Based in San Antonio Texas we have created a series that brings people together in a real and meaningful way. Sixth Seat is a curated dinner with five guests and one host captured as a docuseries that explores food memory and culture. Sixth Seat is storytelling through food and memory not trends or clickbait.

Why We Need Your Support

Episode One is already released and it proved that powerful conversations can happen when people sit down at a table and share food and truth. The biggest challenge we faced was audio. Some voices were hard to hear and moments were lost. That cannot happen again. The conversations in this series matter and every voice deserves to be heard clearly.

We are raising $1,500 dollars to purchase six wireless lavalier microphones and the audio accessories needed for production. Audio is not a small detail. It is the foundation of storytelling. If you cannot hear a story you cannot feel it.

Where the Funds Will Go

Your contribution will go directly toward essential production gear

• Six wireless lav microphones for clear audio for each guest

• Audio cables and accessories for clean and secure connection

• Protective case for professional use and safe transport

This gear will be used in every future episode which means your support creates long term impact.

Why This Matters

Sixth Seat is independently produced. We funded Episode One ourselves because we believe in real storytelling and real conversations. This project is built in San Antonio but it is created for a global audience. The mission is simple. Bring people together through honest conversation food culture and shared experience. There are not many spaces where people slow down and truly listen to one another. Sixth Seat is that space.

Donation Perks

As a thank you for supporting this project we are offering the following

• $25 dollars. Thank you in the credits of Episode Two

•$100 dollars. Thank you in the credits and access to behind the scenes updates

• $500 dollars. Community Producer credit in Episode Two and access to exclusive behind the scenes content

Deadline

We have 18 days to raise these funds so we can secure the audio gear before filming the next episode. Your support now makes it possible for us to move forward without losing momentum.

How You Can Help

You can support this project in three ways

• Donate any amount. Every contribution helps

• Share this campaign with others who believe in independent storytelling

• Follow our journey and stay connected as we continue building this project together

Thank You

Thank you for supporting independent filmmaking and meaningful storytelling. With your help we will make sure every voice at the table is heard.