Help Yinka Bring Her Short Film 'Passing Through' to Life

Yinka’s short film traces solitude and love; funds will cover crew, gear, and festivals

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Help Yinka Bring Her Short Film 'Passing Through' to Life

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Hello, I'm Yinka! A filmmaker passionate about telling bold, character-driven stories that challenge perspectives and spark conversation. I’m here to introduce 'Passing Through', a project that was born out of passion for exploring the quiet, unspoken struggles of identity, love, and belonging.

During COVID, the world shut down. The vastness of it all made me feel small and insignificant. After the world reopened, I moved from NY to LA, chasing a dream, hoping to find myself. But a car accident quickly changed everything. The loneliness that followed was overwhelming, deeper than anything I had ever felt. LA was everything I wanted, a city I loved—but didn’t love me back.

ABOUT THE FILM - 'PASSING THROUGH'


This story follows YAYA, as she navigates New York’s chaos, Los Angeles’ illusions, and Kyoto’s quiet solitude, hoping that somewhere, she will feel whole. A brief but intense love affair with Dan, a married man, mirrors the patterns of her past—forcing her to confront hard truths.

Passing Through is a reflection of that journey—of feeling like a ghost in your own life. This film is deeply personal, and I’m so excited to bring it to life! I intend to create something that lingers in the heart, especially of those who have ever felt lost, unseen, or simply like they were Passing Through.


I NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Creating a film is a collaborative, complex process, and while passion and creativity are essential, they need the right resources to be fully realized. The funds raised through this campaign will go toward several crucial aspects of production:

  • Pre-Production Costs – This includes securing locations, and assembling a talented team of professionals (like a DP, Cinematographer, Sound Operator, etc.)
  • Equipment and Technology – Quality filmmaking requires top-notch cameras, lighting, sound, and editing equipment to ensure that every detail is captured as envisioned.
  • Cast and Crew – From actors to assistants, we need to compensate everyone fairly for their time and expertise.
  • Post-Production – Once filming wraps, the editing, sound design, and music composition will need funding to complete. This phase is essential to ensuring the film looks and sounds its best.
  • Film Festival Submissions - Sharing Passing Through with audiences worldwide.

WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT
Every contribution, no matter how small-helps bring this vision to life. If you can't donate, sharing this campaign with friends and loved ones, even on social media makes a difference. Your support will help create something truly meaningful.

Let’s make Passing Through happen together!


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Yinka Olubiyi
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Edd Brown
Co-organizer
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