'In The Roots' is a student short film written and directed by Ashlyn Mote which follows lead character, Wenry, in her struggle to nail down her identity in her isolated environment until the opportunity to escape comes in the form of the local news paper girl.

Why This Story:

'In The Roots' aims to showcase and bring understanding to the challenges teenagers face in the midst of stepping into the next chapter of their lives. What makes them who they are now? Who do they want to be? How will the world perceive them? What will be lost when change is made?

In her secluded rural home, Wenry will ask herself these questions in her own pursuit of discovering who she is outside of how she grew up.

The goal of this film is to relate to young people who may also be struggling to find their identity and to inspire those in need of change.

Why your Donation Matters:

In order to make this idea a reality, the logistics of production and distribution must be considered! Your donations will help us feed our dedicated crew of student filmmakers, rent, insure and transport our required equipment and materials, and finally distribute our film to festivals.

If you are unable to donate, you can share our gofundme link or spread the word about our project.

(All donators will receive a special thank you in the credits!)