"I Witness" - Short Film Fundraiser

Hello! We are the production team for the short film, "I Witness."

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Logline: Having witnessed an act of aggression towards a friend, a timid young woman must remain hidden if she is to survive the aggressor; her abusive boyfriend.

"I Witness" is written and directed by Aaron Wheeler. With three compelling short films under his belt, including a standout selection at the Nashville Film Festival and the San Diego International Film Festival, Aaron is a visionary storyteller. His ability to captivate audiences through evocative narratives sets him apart.

On board to produce the project is Whitni Resides. She is a producer, screenwriter, director and actor from Chattanooga, TN. After 15 years of performing on the stage, she shifted gears and decided to pursue her lifelong dream of making movies. As a screenwriter, she has been recommended by The Black List and honored by the Austin Film Festival, ScreenCraft, Indie Film Hustle, Stowe Story Labs, HollyShorts Film Festival and the Catalyst Content Festival. Whitni holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She recently opened and operates Incandescent Pictures, a production company based in Nashville, TN.

Our female protagonist, A'Ja, is being portrayed by Destinee Monet! She is working behind the camera as well as an associate producer for the film. She is an Atlanta-based actor, trained by Drama Inc.'s Anastasia Wilson and AMAW's Katelin Chesna. In Nashville, she starred in plays like Blues for an Alabama Sky and The Calling is in the Body, earning awards. She excels in TV/film, playing Lola in Jane and winning Best Actress for Right Where You Left Me. Destinee is also a successful writer, winning competitions for scripts Eternal Shadow and This is Forever.

The director of photography is nonother than Tyler Oaks. He is an IATSE member cinematographer. With a discerning eye and technical expertise, Tyler captures captivating moments on film. His dedication to excellence shines through in every project he undertakes.

This is a survival story. We are all extremely passionate about making this film to shed light on abuse. "I Witness" focuses on the sacrifice and strength it takes to stand up and fight back.

We are looking for help to bring this project to life! We appreciate your support!