JARED is a raw, heartfelt short film about a Black man finally coming to terms with his truth. After a public breakdown at his soul-crushing job, Jared stumbles into a chance meeting that challenges him to stop hiding and take the first step toward self-acceptance and new love. This is a story we rarely get to see, centered on a plus-size, working-class, Black man navigating the intersections of masculinity, identity, and desire.

Our production crew is a group of passionate creators who have donated time and a whole lot of love to this project. But now we need your help to finish it. We’re raising funds for editing, color, sound, festival submissions, and fair payment for our crew.

Your support helps us polish this important story and share it with the world. Whether you donate $5 or $500, you’re helping us amplify a voice we don’t hear from often enough. A voice that says:

“I’m done hiding.”

Make your mark on this film forever, and thank you for helping us bring JARED to life.

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