Graduate Thesis Film Fundraiser

Hello All!

My name is Jessica Mote. Friends call me "J.Mote" . I am 29 years old and I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL aka Duval County (DDDUUUUUUUVVAAALLLLLL lol ), but I currently reside in Atlanta, GA. I am currently a working film professional and graduate student at Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta campus.

I created this go fund me account because I am currently preparing for my Graduate Thesis final film project. We are encouraged to raise funds as part of the graduate film review, so I am asking for donations. No amount is too great or too small. I am ambitiously looking to raise $10,000 dollars for production cost and fees.

I havent fully decided on what project I will be shooting just yet, but one of my current ideas in development is titled "Something 2 Smile About". I wrote, produced, directed and edited a short film version as a tester. It lead me to consider this for my graduate review film. I shot the short film with no budget and would love to see how it could transform with some financial backing.

"Something 2 Smile About" is a drama  about two young African American parents that don't realize how them splitting up is emotionally damaging their 2 daughters. They are forced to figure out working out their differences after realizing they are ruining Christmas for their kids. If I chose this project as my final film it will be the extended story of this film. 


Every story I write and create comes from what I have witnessed on smaller and larger scales. We have all experienced something similar to "Something 2 Smile About", so I wrote this story for us. The short is condensed, but I really want to tell this story full out. My vision and style for this film will remind you of movies such as "Precious" and "Fruitvale station".  

"Something 2 Smile About" is only 1 of 5 ideas I am considering. I plan to film them all, but its starts here with your financial backing.

Below is a host of other projects I have filmed with no budget so you can see that the passion and love for what I do is real. I hope you choose to be apart of my story telling.

Thank you and I hope you enjoy!

https://vimeo.com/user42827995


OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOUR DONATION WILL FUND:

Your donation will go towards all day to day operations such as:
-professional grade pitch packet/presentation
-script copy writting
-camera and lighting equipment rental
-hiring a crew, actors
-permits
-props
-wardrobe, hair and make up
-feeding cast and crew
-location cost 
-music licensing 
-editing and post production cost
-premiere /showing of the film in Atlanta and Jacksonville
-festival film entry fees and PR packages
And all other production needs.

-Every single person that donates will also recieve a co-producer credit.

Don't have money to give, but willing to offer your time and services?

Donations of:
-household goods, furniture,
-food
-cars
-locations (homes, businesses, etc.) anywhere in Georgia and Florida
-music and beats (if you are a local artist, producer, engineer)
-lending of extra camera and lighting equipment.
-services (crew, actor, hair and make up services)

All of which can help lower a film budget if donated for use.

Interested in working on this film or acting???
Crew 
Actors
Writers
Producers
Camera team
Set Designers
Hair/make up
Casting
Catering/Craft services
Marketing
Locations management etc.)

Email resumes, reels, questions or donation information to:  [email redacted]

I will update the progress of the film projects  and more info on my Instagram page @jmoteproductions @queen_jmote and on Facebook: @JessicaMote page

Thank you for your time and funds in advance. God Bless!

Jessica Mote
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@queen_jmote
@jmoteproductions