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“Our Kind” is a short film written, produced and directed by black women. It is a story that will challenge you to think beyond yourself and ask, “Is It Just the Color of Our Skin that Divides Us”. “Our Kind” will confront your way of thinking about how you were raised and require you to take a good, honest look at your heart and your mind when you think about systemic racism. Racism is subtle. It doesn’t take much to learn it.
"Our Kind" is currently in pre-production and slated for production Mid April. Your generous donation will be used to help meet the financial needs of productions and post productions. I am seeking 70 people to make a $100 donation toward reaching our goal of the additional funds needed for "Our Kind" ($15k budget). I thank you in advance for your consideration, donation and prayers.
Grandma Cicely Armstrong, 75-years old, classy, elegant, retired Magna Cum Laude professor with an MFA from The University of Oklahoma in Theater Arts, begins her morning as usual, preparing David’s favor breakfast before he heads off to the art academy. What starts out as a normal day, takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Mr. Paul McGill, 65-year old, gray haired, thin, intolerant Caucasian “Trump” supporter of the worst kind. With his venomous rants and behavior, Mr. Paul McGill takes us on a journey of racism, sexism, socialism that’s combined to create an all so familiar unique set of oppressions experienced by people of color. Familiar to those of us who remember or still encounter the brutal occurrence of being called a “nigger”, a “monkey”, a “chink” or “wetback” we stand on the queen’s Michelle Obama quote, “when they go low, we go high”. How high have we gone, do we go, or could we go?
Through “Our Kind” you will be affected in the physical realm by the ugly world of racial injustice or entitlement. However, you will embrace the spiritual journey of race and love through the lenses of David Armstrong, 17-year old African American male. David has Asperger syndrome and does not see color in the same capacity as a man like Mr. McGill does. David is only capable of seeing it one way, the humankind way. He is “a man after God’s own heart” capable of defeating the “spirit of Goliath” called fear. The spirit of fear equals hate that creates racism that has harassed and enslaved “Our Kind” for over 400 years. Watching how David comprehends and reacts in love, will leave you questioning if mankind as it exists yesterday and today are the ones with the psychological challenges.
“There are days, this is one of them, when you wonder what your role is in this country and what your future is in it. How precisely you’re going to reconcile yourself to your situation here and how you are going to communicate to the vast, heedless, unthinking, cruel white majority that you are here. I’m terrified at the moral apathy – the death of the heart – which is happening in my country. These people have deluded themselves for so long that they really don’t think I’m human. “- James Baldwin
WRITER'S BIO:
ANTINA M. CAMPBELL aka MZ. SHANE
Antina M. Campbell is a highly skilled professional who has a diverse background in nonprofit, entertainment and real estate. As an entertainment manager she has carefully prepared her clients to successfully meet the challenges and opportunities that they encounter in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. As a board member for The ASHE Foundation, Antina has managed the day to day operation of this non-profit organization that collected and distributed new and gently worn shoes, clothing and basic necessities for the disadvantaged children orphaned by the devastating effects caused by HIV/AIDS, War and Poverty in African nations, soliciting financial support to implement programs and yearly travel expenses and networking to build strong partnerships with supporters which garnished over $450K in-kind donations within in first year-and-half.
As a professional theatrical stage manager, Antina has worked beside the likes of artistic director Jackie Moscou at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center in Seattle, WA and Intiman Theatre, provided various procurement services and community initiatives for center's fundraisers events. Supplied stage and production management duties for spring production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman”, Kim Euelle's "Diva Daughters Dupree", holiday production of Kasi Lemmons "Black Nativity" and Lynn Notage "Intimate Apparel”. Actively assisted with facilitating the annual spring film festivals and monthly "Underground Railroad' filming. She has further worked alongside film/theater writer, director and producer Don B. Welch on such theatrical productions as "The Bachelor Party", "Love Buddies" and "Hallelujah Mahalia" and "Love On A Two Way Street".
An avid music lover, Antina created and developed new business development strategy for major R&B international singer and songwriter by identifying and cultivating marketing partnerships, creating and executing integrated marketing programs, building artist's brand and executing events. Managed day to day operations that included but not limited to liaise between artist(s), prospective artists, management, studios and various departments within KL Entertainment Group.
In her day to day goings, Antina manages over 12 non-profit boards for homeowners association, manages housing homeless housing buildings, actively attend film and acting school at the Richard Lawson Studios held at Waco Theatre, volunteer ever Saturdays for IndieNight Film Festival founded by CEO Dave Brown, at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA and an active staff member of Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant showing these beautiful princess how to wear their CAP (Confidence, Awareness and Pride). In her free time, Antina loves traveling, reading, writing thought provoking stories for TV/FM , cooking for her special loved ones and chasing adventures.
DIRECTOR'S BIO
GINGI ROCHELLE aka "DR. ROCHELLE"
Gingi Rochelle, often referred to as “Dr. Rochelle” for her expert producing skills within the Film and Television Industry. Her entry into the industry was well over two decades ago as a studio teacher for the hit ABC Television show, “Family Matters.”
After relocating to New York from Los Angeles, she began working with Spike Lee on the feature films : “Malcolm X" , “Crooklyn,” and “Clockers.” Between films, she produced many music videos for artists such as Mos Def, Faith Evans, Nas, Gangstar, P. Diddy, Jay Z, Brandy, Missy Elliott and Usher.
Seeing the need for strong creative producers, in the independent film world, Gingi began producing Award-winning independent features and short films which included: "30 Years to Life" which became a Sundance Favorite for 2001, right out the gate. Following that gem; "Kali’s Vibe" (Winner PAFF), "Jelly Smoke" (Winner LA Film Festival) "Runaway Island’" (Winner ABFF) "My Brother" (Winner PAFF, and Santa Barbara Film Festival) and "The Summoning" to name a few. In 2014, Rochelle won Sundance’s “Next” award for producing "Imperial Dreams" directed by Malik Vittal and starring the then break out star Joh Boyega, (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) and Tony nominated actress Anika Noni Rose which was later sold to Netflix as an Original movie and 2018 Traffik, starring Paula Patton, Omar Epps and Luke Goss was added to the list. An important subject about the terror of Human Trafficking, sold to Lion’s Gate for a
broad theatrical release.
Returning to television, Rochelle produced on several shows including “Vindicated,” “Family Crews", "City Swappers" and "Sunday Best” the gospel version of American Idol and winner of an image Award for best reality competition show. In the scripted space, she was the creative force behind Magic Johnson and Tracey Edmonds Alright TV for the short series of “Walk This Way,” starring Michael K. Williams with all celebrity cameos and “No Budget Gourmet” a comedic cooking show with Chef Brian.
Gingi has been the "go to" creative consultant/producer for TV Movies (Movies of the week) for TV One Network on numerous projects.
As of late, you can see her recent works in theaters, on streaming providers such as Netflix and on Cable Networks. She just completed a limited series for FACEBOOK WATCH with “Wrinkle In Time” young adult actress Storm Reid, “Chop it up” a series with Gen Z discussing topics while cooking.
She is currently in development for multiple projects that range from episodic scripted television shows, an animated feature film and in pre-production as Director/ Producer for a documentary entitled “Guardian of the Game,” a closer look at Violet Palmer, the First NBA
referee. She also has been directing multi camera conferences, musical and dance programs for Facebook Live.
From an idea, to script, shoot, edit and to the screen, she does all aspects: story, creative, consulting, production, line and post producing. Sometimes all at once, no wonder they call her Dr. Rochelle.
"Our Kind" is currently in pre-production and slated for production Mid April. Your generous donation will be used to help meet the financial needs of productions and post productions. I am seeking 70 people to make a $100 donation toward reaching our goal of the additional funds needed for "Our Kind" ($15k budget). I thank you in advance for your consideration, donation and prayers.
Grandma Cicely Armstrong, 75-years old, classy, elegant, retired Magna Cum Laude professor with an MFA from The University of Oklahoma in Theater Arts, begins her morning as usual, preparing David’s favor breakfast before he heads off to the art academy. What starts out as a normal day, takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Mr. Paul McGill, 65-year old, gray haired, thin, intolerant Caucasian “Trump” supporter of the worst kind. With his venomous rants and behavior, Mr. Paul McGill takes us on a journey of racism, sexism, socialism that’s combined to create an all so familiar unique set of oppressions experienced by people of color. Familiar to those of us who remember or still encounter the brutal occurrence of being called a “nigger”, a “monkey”, a “chink” or “wetback” we stand on the queen’s Michelle Obama quote, “when they go low, we go high”. How high have we gone, do we go, or could we go?
Through “Our Kind” you will be affected in the physical realm by the ugly world of racial injustice or entitlement. However, you will embrace the spiritual journey of race and love through the lenses of David Armstrong, 17-year old African American male. David has Asperger syndrome and does not see color in the same capacity as a man like Mr. McGill does. David is only capable of seeing it one way, the humankind way. He is “a man after God’s own heart” capable of defeating the “spirit of Goliath” called fear. The spirit of fear equals hate that creates racism that has harassed and enslaved “Our Kind” for over 400 years. Watching how David comprehends and reacts in love, will leave you questioning if mankind as it exists yesterday and today are the ones with the psychological challenges.
“There are days, this is one of them, when you wonder what your role is in this country and what your future is in it. How precisely you’re going to reconcile yourself to your situation here and how you are going to communicate to the vast, heedless, unthinking, cruel white majority that you are here. I’m terrified at the moral apathy – the death of the heart – which is happening in my country. These people have deluded themselves for so long that they really don’t think I’m human. “- James Baldwin
WRITER'S BIO:
ANTINA M. CAMPBELL aka MZ. SHANE
Antina M. Campbell is a highly skilled professional who has a diverse background in nonprofit, entertainment and real estate. As an entertainment manager she has carefully prepared her clients to successfully meet the challenges and opportunities that they encounter in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. As a board member for The ASHE Foundation, Antina has managed the day to day operation of this non-profit organization that collected and distributed new and gently worn shoes, clothing and basic necessities for the disadvantaged children orphaned by the devastating effects caused by HIV/AIDS, War and Poverty in African nations, soliciting financial support to implement programs and yearly travel expenses and networking to build strong partnerships with supporters which garnished over $450K in-kind donations within in first year-and-half.
As a professional theatrical stage manager, Antina has worked beside the likes of artistic director Jackie Moscou at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center in Seattle, WA and Intiman Theatre, provided various procurement services and community initiatives for center's fundraisers events. Supplied stage and production management duties for spring production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman”, Kim Euelle's "Diva Daughters Dupree", holiday production of Kasi Lemmons "Black Nativity" and Lynn Notage "Intimate Apparel”. Actively assisted with facilitating the annual spring film festivals and monthly "Underground Railroad' filming. She has further worked alongside film/theater writer, director and producer Don B. Welch on such theatrical productions as "The Bachelor Party", "Love Buddies" and "Hallelujah Mahalia" and "Love On A Two Way Street".
An avid music lover, Antina created and developed new business development strategy for major R&B international singer and songwriter by identifying and cultivating marketing partnerships, creating and executing integrated marketing programs, building artist's brand and executing events. Managed day to day operations that included but not limited to liaise between artist(s), prospective artists, management, studios and various departments within KL Entertainment Group.
In her day to day goings, Antina manages over 12 non-profit boards for homeowners association, manages housing homeless housing buildings, actively attend film and acting school at the Richard Lawson Studios held at Waco Theatre, volunteer ever Saturdays for IndieNight Film Festival founded by CEO Dave Brown, at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA and an active staff member of Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant showing these beautiful princess how to wear their CAP (Confidence, Awareness and Pride). In her free time, Antina loves traveling, reading, writing thought provoking stories for TV/FM , cooking for her special loved ones and chasing adventures.
DIRECTOR'S BIO
GINGI ROCHELLE aka "DR. ROCHELLE"
Gingi Rochelle, often referred to as “Dr. Rochelle” for her expert producing skills within the Film and Television Industry. Her entry into the industry was well over two decades ago as a studio teacher for the hit ABC Television show, “Family Matters.”
After relocating to New York from Los Angeles, she began working with Spike Lee on the feature films : “Malcolm X" , “Crooklyn,” and “Clockers.” Between films, she produced many music videos for artists such as Mos Def, Faith Evans, Nas, Gangstar, P. Diddy, Jay Z, Brandy, Missy Elliott and Usher.
Seeing the need for strong creative producers, in the independent film world, Gingi began producing Award-winning independent features and short films which included: "30 Years to Life" which became a Sundance Favorite for 2001, right out the gate. Following that gem; "Kali’s Vibe" (Winner PAFF), "Jelly Smoke" (Winner LA Film Festival) "Runaway Island’" (Winner ABFF) "My Brother" (Winner PAFF, and Santa Barbara Film Festival) and "The Summoning" to name a few. In 2014, Rochelle won Sundance’s “Next” award for producing "Imperial Dreams" directed by Malik Vittal and starring the then break out star Joh Boyega, (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) and Tony nominated actress Anika Noni Rose which was later sold to Netflix as an Original movie and 2018 Traffik, starring Paula Patton, Omar Epps and Luke Goss was added to the list. An important subject about the terror of Human Trafficking, sold to Lion’s Gate for a
broad theatrical release.
Returning to television, Rochelle produced on several shows including “Vindicated,” “Family Crews", "City Swappers" and "Sunday Best” the gospel version of American Idol and winner of an image Award for best reality competition show. In the scripted space, she was the creative force behind Magic Johnson and Tracey Edmonds Alright TV for the short series of “Walk This Way,” starring Michael K. Williams with all celebrity cameos and “No Budget Gourmet” a comedic cooking show with Chef Brian.
Gingi has been the "go to" creative consultant/producer for TV Movies (Movies of the week) for TV One Network on numerous projects.
As of late, you can see her recent works in theaters, on streaming providers such as Netflix and on Cable Networks. She just completed a limited series for FACEBOOK WATCH with “Wrinkle In Time” young adult actress Storm Reid, “Chop it up” a series with Gen Z discussing topics while cooking.
She is currently in development for multiple projects that range from episodic scripted television shows, an animated feature film and in pre-production as Director/ Producer for a documentary entitled “Guardian of the Game,” a closer look at Violet Palmer, the First NBA
referee. She also has been directing multi camera conferences, musical and dance programs for Facebook Live.
From an idea, to script, shoot, edit and to the screen, she does all aspects: story, creative, consulting, production, line and post producing. Sometimes all at once, no wonder they call her Dr. Rochelle.
Organizer
Antina Campbell
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
