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<div><strong>A Note From Our Director, Ayush Senanayake:</strong>
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<div><em>To the Game, </em>is the next monumental step in my own creative exploration of film as an artform and the next mountain to conquer in my development both as a person and as a professional filmmaker. I truly believe that film is the only outlet for my soul to express emotions, concepts, and stories authentically with the world. My proudest moments stem from enveloping audiences in a story within a world.
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<div><a href="https://ayushtag50.wixsite.com/anewperspective" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>Click to see Ayush Senanayake's film portfolio</em></strong></a><strong><em>!</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>"My goal is to connect people and inspire change through cinema, creating films that resonate, provoke, and transcend boundaries." </em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>﻿- Ayush Senanayake, Director of "To The Game!'</em></strong>
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<div><em>To the Game!</em>, through its surrealist and absurd tone, conveys the wonder of film and the boldness behind the voices of youth filmmakers. When the film is distilled to its essential qualities, it reveals itself to be a tale of tragedy and paradox. The main character, John, has to let go of his agency of wanting control in order to achieve his goal of conquering the Trickster. The Trickster is a character that represents John’s greatest fear; the unknown. Despite how flawed John is, he is emblematic of our need to survive and to find purpose and control amidst chaos. This film aims to reveal that the search for meaning in life is one of the most shared human experiences of all.
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<div>We believe that youth filmmakers hold a unprecedented and untapped talent that is waiting for an opportunity to be seen. We find this film important to audiences because we intend not just to introduce a new narrative, but to cultivate that young talent to invoke emotional connection.
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<div><strong>A Note From Our Producer, Sydney Jackson:</strong>
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<div>As young filmmakers, it is important to prioritize growth by overcoming new challenges with each production we take on. With the support of the public, we aim to raise $3000 to not only make this film, but to encourage other young filmmakers that age should not restrict potential. What the film industry would consider a "low-budget film," we see as a creative advantage that we welcome with gratitude. This will be the largest budget we have navigated as young independent filmmakers, and the beginning of many more exciting challenges to overcome.
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<div>In order to truly honor the story we believe deserves a platform, $3000 would allow for us to take the proof of concept and elevate it exponentially.
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<div>We understand and respect the hesitancy that can come with financial contribution, and in turn want to provide full transparency with where every last cent will go.
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<div>If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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<div>Connect with us on socials: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tothegame.shortfilm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> @tothegame.shortfilm
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<div>Connect with our producer: @visualsofu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/visualsofu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>
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<div>GoFundMe created by Sydney Jackson, in collaboration with Ayush Senanayake
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<div>Thank you!
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<div>From the team of, <strong><em>To The Game! </em></strong>
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