WHAT IS "BLESS" THE FILM?
We need your help to bring this story about grief seen through the eyes of a 7 year old little girl named Alex. This short film begins when Alex's father Theo remarries and it is move in day for her new stepfamily, Jane and Jane's father, Lolo. Alex is convinced that her new family and their Filipino customs are evil but learns the lesson of finding commonality and love in the midst of her healing.
WHY: When I was a little girl (Drea- the writer and director here), I remember looking at TV, FILM, my toys and feeling like I didn't belong because no one looked like me. That's because Filipinos and people of color didn't play leads on tv, if at all. Although, the world of entertainment is changing, it's a long & constant process of fighting for representation. Every single piece of art that goes out there that shares the story of an underrepresented community is a step forward. This is my contribution to that cause.
HOW: The entire PRODUCING TEAM is taking $0 to make this film happen. We are donating our time, energy, resources towards the film, so that we can pay other crew members, our actors, and put production value on the screen!
To see how a film goes from PRE-PRODUCTION to the BIG SCREEN, please follow our social media:
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We need 150 people who will donate $100 to help us get to our goal. Can you help us make it happen?
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MORE REASONS TO DONATE *Orders to be fulfilled after 6 months of project completion
- Donations $25 or more: Shout out on Social Media! Send us your handle.
- Donations $50 or more: Shout out on Social Media! Send us your handle + Exclusive digital scan of a poloroid from the film.
- Donations $100 or more: Streaming access to “Bless” + Shout out on social media + Exclusive digital scan of a polaroid from the film.
- Donations $150 or more: Digital Copy of the Script + Get your name added to the end credits + Streaming access to “Bless” + Shout out on social media + Exclusive digital scan of a polaroid from the film.
- Donations $200 or more: You get an official poster of the film delivered to you signed by the cast! (Orders will be fulfilled within 6 months of project completion!) Digital Copy of the Script + Get your name added to the end credits + Streaming access to “Bless” + Shout out on social media + Exclusive digital scan of a polaroid from the film.
- Donations $350 or more: Signed “Bless” Script & "Bless" Poster + Streaming access to “Bless” + Shout out on social media
- Donations $600 or more: Associate Producer Credit + VIP Exclusive! Dinner w/ the cast and crew (We'll be dining in Los Angeles and are not able to provide lodging or travel) Signed “Bless” Script & "Bless" Poster + Streaming access to “Bless” + Shout out on social media
- Donations $850 or more: Co-producer credit+ Portrait Photography services to be rendered by our Director Drea Castro (Lodging/Travel to Los Angeles not included) Or a 30-minute consultation session with the admin team at Little Beast Productions to talk shop about a potential project idea of your own where we give you the tools to start your creative development process! + Signed “Bless” Script & "Bless" Poster + Streaming access to “Bless” + Shout out on social media
- Donations of $1,000 or more: Producer Credit + 2 hour portrait session with Drea Castro or 45 minute Strategy Session + Signed Bless Script and Poster + Social media shoutout + Ticket to a premiere (Lodging and Travel not included)
- Donations of $2500 or more: Executive Producer Credit + 2 hour portrait session with Drea Castro or 60 minute Strategy Session + Signed Bless Script and Poster + Social media shoutout + Dinner with cast and crew (We'll be not be to provide lodging or travel) + Ticket to a premiere (Lodging and Travel not included)
- Donations of $5000 or more: Company Sponsor + Executive Producer - Your company will be credited as a sponsor of the movie. For example: LITTLE BEAST PRODUCTIONS in association with (your company name) present + Executive Producer credit + 2 hour portrait session with Drea Castro or 75 minute Strategy Session + Signed Bless Script and Poster + Social media shoutout + Dinner with cast and crew ((Lodging and Travel not included) ) + Ticket to a premiere ((Lodging and Travel not included) )
WHO ARE WE? CHECK IT OUT! : Our entire producing team is Women Led - and 90% of our crew are BIPOC OR WOMEN.
OUR STYLE: Magic Realism. The world of "Bless" happens in the mind of our leading lady, 7 year old Alex. It is a world of fantasy where there is a battle between good and evil. Good - being Alex, her dad, and her mother who has passed away. Bad - being theher new stepfamily, Jane and Lolo. We explore this fantasy world through heavy visual effects, costumes and make up.
