Talk to the Hands - Finishing Funds

Short Summary
Talk To The Hands is a romantic comedy showing the difference between Deaf culture and Hearing Culture and how the communication is so important in any type of relationship.

Synopsis:
When Annie falls in love, at the first sight, with AJ at a local cafe, she wasn't expecting the whole new culture and adventure that would come with it. Annie finds out soon enough that AJ is a very acttractive gentleman that happens to be...Deaf.

As all relationships  are based on communication, Annie and AJ go through many trials and obstacles while trying to understand each other in different languages and ways of communication. Not counting also with their own, long time friends and roommates, Hank and Emma, who don't approve of their relationship.

Their worst probation still comes when Emma asks her boyfriend Oscar, to help Kurt, her friend who has a crush on Annie, to get his chance with her.

With the roommate and friends evil plan to separate the deaf guy from the hearing girl, Annie and AJ have to find what will take to overcome their cultural, (dis)ability and language differences.                                             
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Cast:                                Crew:
Miles Barbee              Director/Producer: Katia Belas
Reb Johnson               D.P.: Nick Kovalenko
Eddie Buck                   Prod Design: Maisie Cafeo
Lydia Hooker               Editor: Kalen Gaston-Smith
Chris Law                      Hair: Joseph Freda
Paul Kennedy Jr         Make-Up:Cynthia Pantages-Loera
Yayel Campos              Sound Design: Aldo Ardana          
Grace Li                           Music Supervisor: Kevin King
Erin Webbs                    ASL Specialist: Julie Mason

More cast and crew updates on our page on Internet Movie Database (IMDb): 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7204666/



Why We Want to Make This Film
As the producer and organizer of the new TSWY International Film Festival,  I (Katia Belas) have received many entries of films to be screened at the festival, however after some calculations, it is obvious that almost no one is making a feature film with deaf individuals, save for Baby Driver with CJ Jones. It is safe to say that in about 1000 films done with Deaf Talents, 1 is a feature length film. Meaning, I have received tons of short-films, and only very few of feature films. I want to make this feature to show that it can be done. Time should not be an obstacle to anyone who is really committed to the dream. Language is NOT a reason why people cannot understand and respect each other. This film is an experiment to show to everyone that anyone can do anything if they just have conviction of their goals and open their minds to the beauty of diversity in life.

Another reason why we want to make this film is to show the Deaf culture in a different view. As a comedy, we want to attract the hearing audience to the beauty of Deaf culture, showing the best part of it, but not hiding the worst parts either. This film is to show authenticity at its best, but in a light and funny way to approach those who would not understand or have any interest otherwise. The hearing community doesn't always know everything and they most certainly make many mistakes and prejudgements toward the deaf community. This film will show that in a funny way, will teach many different approaches and preconceptions that are wrong making people, both deaf and hearing, to realize what being Deaf in a hearing world really is.


Why We Need This Film
Reason 1 - People are tired of watching drama and conflicts or lectures about deaf culture. It is not going to change if we don't change the methods as well. A comedy or a dramedy can bring more interest and teach better the hearing audiences.

Reason 2 - As a feature length, it gives a better chance to reach many more people than beyond imagination.

Reason 3 - Today, more than ever, we need to show what a diversified community can do if they just support each other and accept each other just as the way they are.
MOST INTERESTING PART: The cast and crew are as diverse as it can be, showing a real inclusion of all races, gender, religions and others including disable, lgbt, black, latino and asian.
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What Is The Money For?
For those who doesn't know how a film is made and why so many films cost millions and millions of dollars, the money spent on filmmaking is a lot. This fund-raising goals are to give some room to get more quality level personnel and equipment. Here is a small list of every service and people we, filmmakers, need to think of when producing a film:

Personnel / Labor

Producer, Director, Editor, Make-Up Artist, Hair Stylist, Sound Boom Operator, Director of Photography, Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip, Electrician, Production Designer, Costume Designer, Composer, Sound Designer, Colorist, Assistant Director, Line Producer, Script Supervisor, Production Assistant, Driver, Title Designer, Graphic Designer, Accountant, Legal Adviser, Marketing Specialist, Sales Agent, Talent Mangers/Agents..and let's never forget our talented Actors.

Equipment Rentals and Art department:

Extra camera, lighting, gels, expendables (gaffer tape, gels, light bulbs), sand bags, reflectors, shades, monitor, cables, sound recorder, microphones, props, wardrobe, location rental, location decorations, cleaning supplies.

Services:

Craft Services, Catering Services, Cleaning Services, Mailing services, Payroll Services, Marketing Services, Distribution Services.

Other expenses:

Food, drinks, festival submission fees, screening room fees, editing room fees, sound designing/test room fees, festival online fees ( that is a company that holds films for big festival, nothing to do with internet or website), website domain fees, marketing products (posters, post cards, etc).

This is really just a short list of all the things we have to pay for in a regular basis, and why films are so expensive to make. 
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Thank you for ByMara and DeafWest for allowing us to use some of their trademarked clothes line on the film.

The film was already shot and it is now ready for post-production. However we still need to add more scenes and re-shoot some others. Your contribution will help us have a high quality product to send to more distribution venues and reach more people.

------------------------------------------------------------------OTHER WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE AND SUPPORT- Share this campaign with your co-workres, friends and family via e-mail or social media
- Talk to your boss/manager and get your company interest in branding/marketing their name or product in the film (Pay advertisement on the film)
- Get your local media or any media you read or watch to drive interest in writing an article about it, or interview the producer and/or cast.


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