A House Is Not A Home - Documentary
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GREETINGS, AND WELCOME TO CHICAGO!!!
As you know gun violence is a problem that seems to be running rampant in our nation. Currently beginning in January of 2015 there have been 24,757 total shootings thus far, and of those shot 6,326 have died. In Chicago alone we currently have 1,864 shot with 271 deaths. As a Chicagoan, I am proud of many things, we are home to the current Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Black Hawks not to mention various other Championship teams and dynasties as well! In addition, in my humble opinion, we own one of the most unparalleled skylines this nation has seen!
Sadly, our reputation in the news is something much different than what I would like to showcase or be known for. Please, take a moment to watch the pitch video. Done on as modest of a budget as I could gather, it is about this grand city and our plight to change the tides.
THE MISSION
When we think of the issue of gun violence we usually look at it from the problem itself. "Gun violence is horrible and should be stopped!" "Tisk tisk tisk!" When we see or hear a news blurb on the tv, or computer it sometimes turns into something typical or run-of-the-mill. "God, who was it that got shot this time?!" The truth of the matter is that each and every story is unique. Each victim has a story, and each story is filled with family members and loved ones that filled this person's life up with experiences. You see, if you think of it most family units live in a home.
Whether that home be a house, apartment, or just a room, they have a place that is filled with personality and everything that makes their household unique. I want to examine what happens to that house when a member is taken away. Is a "house" still a "home" after losing one or more to gun violence?
WHO OR WHAT IS THE FILM'S FOCUS?
The focus of the film is to put our lens on Chicago gun violence but in a drastically different way. First off, I want to say that all that is going on here in Chicago is being mirrored in several other places in America, so the situation is not unique. If you can think of a family unit living in a house together, they make that house everything it is character wise. Family, friends, and visitors, that come bare witness to that family's bond, and how it is interacting with them. No matter the strength of the bond, it always is present in any household.
This film examines how that family dynamic or metaphorically speaking, how the “house” or “home” is altered by the absence of a loved one due to the tragedy of gun violence.
My film is about gun violence from the victims’ point of view. Are they able to recover? How do they bounce back? How have things changed for them? How do they continue life afterwards? There are so many questions and I am prepared to be the soundboard for my fellow Americans to speak their piece in a way that is much more holistic than a 30 second news blurb.
DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEIR STORY?
I have been filming ever since 2012 and have had the pleasure of meeting many families, government officials, religious leaders, and artists. There has been many rewarding experiences, I have been blessed to meet, but I am not yet done. If you have a story to share or have someone in mind that I should speak to please email all considerations to [email redacted]
to tell us your story.
PERKS/PACKAGES
***By donating you are successfully jumping in on the ground level of the film that is going to make us all think about gun violence in a different way. We want all who donate to get the perks they have earned. Most packages have a shipping charge attached to them that can be easily added to the order so that your perks will make it to your mailbox. Thank you in advance for helping us tell these stories.***
$35
You’ve earned the Official Wrist band that carries the official colors and title of the AHINAH documentary film. This is but a visual representation of your membership.
-The official AHINAH wristband.
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$58
This Comfortable, casual and loose fitting, heavyweight t-shirt is visual proof of your commitment to the film! Made from 100% cotton, it wears well on anyone! The characteristic "AHINAH blue" picked as the dominant color to represent the film, is an eye-catching fashion statement and conversation piece.
-The official AHINAH t-shirt
-The official AHINAH wristband
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$108
When the funds have been raised and the film is completed, it's first stop will be the AHINAH website. Here you can see and download
the film without waiting the extra few months for a physical copy or a live showing if you are unable to make it out! Ideal for those who just can't wait any longer and want to have it saved on their computer forever as a Chicago-born artifact!
Digital Download
of the finished AHINAH documentary
-The official AHINAH t-shirt
-The official AHINAH wristband
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$300
Enjoy a complimentary ticket to the AHINAH Pre-Screening! It's none other than the informal meet and greet to be held at a location (to be determined) here in Chicago. There will be light refreshments, exclusive behind the scenes footage to be shown on the projector screen concluding with an intimate Q & A session with the director. In addition, you will be included in the ending credits in the “Special Thanks” section dedicated to those who make a contribution of $300 or more.
-1 ticket to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-2 official AHINAH t-shirts
-2 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$500
You and three friends are officially invited to (VIP at AHINAH Premier) on the big screen on location in Chicago. In addition to the Pre-Screening even prior, the Official Premier of AHINAH will be held in a theater here in Chicago for the full theater experience. Complete with refreshments.
-1 Ticket to Special Reception (To Be Held Before the Official Screening)
-3 tickets to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-3 (VIP) tickets to the Official Screening of the AHINAH documentary
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-3 official AHINAH t-shirts
-3 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$2,500
Associate Producer Credit
In addition to the Associate Producer Title, comes with the feeling that you have done something to change the course of history. Your contribution is so substantial that we want to give you even more of the credit as well as even more memorabilia for you and your guests you choose to share them with. You have earned it! Your name will be immortalized, as you’ve helped significantly to this film’s production. For this, and many other things, we thank you! Associate Producer Credit
-1 Ticket to Special Reception (To Be Held Before the Official Screening)
-5 tickets to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-5 (VIP) tickets to the Official Screening of the AHINAH documentary
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-5 official AHINAH t-shirts
-5 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$5,000
As Executive Producer you have the peace of mind to know your contribution is considered a sponsorship and not only will your name be forever etched in the credits of the movie, but your business (If you represent one) will be recognized as well as a sponsor. The duties of the Executive Producer is to oversee the work of the producer on behalf of the studio. They ensure the film is completed on time. You are however able to gain the title because of your sheer kindhearted nature! All that know of us in the credits of the DVD will also know you!
-Executive Producer Credit
-1 Ticket to Special Reception (To Be Held Before the Official Screening)
-10 tickets to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-10 (VIP) tickets to the Official Screening of the AHINAH documentary
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-10 official AHINAH t-shirts
-10 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
***Most packages have a shipping charge attached to them that can be easily added to the order so that your perks will make it to your mailbox. Thank you in advance for helping us tell these stories.***
HOW WILL THE MONEY BE SPENT?
There are several hats that I wear myself as director. I shoot video, film, and take still photography, interview, and use Photoshop among other things. However to make this film the best possible I will need to take off a few of these hats and employ other professionals. Some of the people I have in mind have worked with me on my bigger jobs so I have no doubt they will do an awesome job and give me a greater opportunity to concentrate on the story itself. Fairness wise though I must pay everyone their rate and this is what makes sets move smoothly and things happen in a timely manner. Waiting for favors can prolong a project, you guys deserve your project as soon as possible! Here is a basic breakdown of where the donations will go:
I love Gofundme for many reasons and one is because they make it so easy to help the campaign of whom you support even if you can't monetarily! Below are the Twitter and Facebook share buttons so feel free to share us in groups you belong to as well. You'd be so surprised how great a conversation starter a documentary is!
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK:
AHINAH Facebook
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:
AHINAH on Twitter
Thank you Gofundme for giving us a new method of making our film happen! Also, thank you web community for reviewing our campaign! Together, we will make a great film to tell this compelling story to many! I would like to thank my parents for all of the help and support Always very humble, I love you two more than you know! Thank you for your guidance.
"And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love." ~1 Corinthians 13:13
As you know gun violence is a problem that seems to be running rampant in our nation. Currently beginning in January of 2015 there have been 24,757 total shootings thus far, and of those shot 6,326 have died. In Chicago alone we currently have 1,864 shot with 271 deaths. As a Chicagoan, I am proud of many things, we are home to the current Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Black Hawks not to mention various other Championship teams and dynasties as well! In addition, in my humble opinion, we own one of the most unparalleled skylines this nation has seen!
Sadly, our reputation in the news is something much different than what I would like to showcase or be known for. Please, take a moment to watch the pitch video. Done on as modest of a budget as I could gather, it is about this grand city and our plight to change the tides.
THE MISSION
When we think of the issue of gun violence we usually look at it from the problem itself. "Gun violence is horrible and should be stopped!" "Tisk tisk tisk!" When we see or hear a news blurb on the tv, or computer it sometimes turns into something typical or run-of-the-mill. "God, who was it that got shot this time?!" The truth of the matter is that each and every story is unique. Each victim has a story, and each story is filled with family members and loved ones that filled this person's life up with experiences. You see, if you think of it most family units live in a home.
Whether that home be a house, apartment, or just a room, they have a place that is filled with personality and everything that makes their household unique. I want to examine what happens to that house when a member is taken away. Is a "house" still a "home" after losing one or more to gun violence?
WHO OR WHAT IS THE FILM'S FOCUS?
The focus of the film is to put our lens on Chicago gun violence but in a drastically different way. First off, I want to say that all that is going on here in Chicago is being mirrored in several other places in America, so the situation is not unique. If you can think of a family unit living in a house together, they make that house everything it is character wise. Family, friends, and visitors, that come bare witness to that family's bond, and how it is interacting with them. No matter the strength of the bond, it always is present in any household.
This film examines how that family dynamic or metaphorically speaking, how the “house” or “home” is altered by the absence of a loved one due to the tragedy of gun violence.
My film is about gun violence from the victims’ point of view. Are they able to recover? How do they bounce back? How have things changed for them? How do they continue life afterwards? There are so many questions and I am prepared to be the soundboard for my fellow Americans to speak their piece in a way that is much more holistic than a 30 second news blurb.
DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEIR STORY?
I have been filming ever since 2012 and have had the pleasure of meeting many families, government officials, religious leaders, and artists. There has been many rewarding experiences, I have been blessed to meet, but I am not yet done. If you have a story to share or have someone in mind that I should speak to please email all considerations to [email redacted]
to tell us your story.
PERKS/PACKAGES
***By donating you are successfully jumping in on the ground level of the film that is going to make us all think about gun violence in a different way. We want all who donate to get the perks they have earned. Most packages have a shipping charge attached to them that can be easily added to the order so that your perks will make it to your mailbox. Thank you in advance for helping us tell these stories.***
$35
You’ve earned the Official Wrist band that carries the official colors and title of the AHINAH documentary film. This is but a visual representation of your membership.
-The official AHINAH wristband.
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$58
This Comfortable, casual and loose fitting, heavyweight t-shirt is visual proof of your commitment to the film! Made from 100% cotton, it wears well on anyone! The characteristic "AHINAH blue" picked as the dominant color to represent the film, is an eye-catching fashion statement and conversation piece.
-The official AHINAH t-shirt
-The official AHINAH wristband
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$108
When the funds have been raised and the film is completed, it's first stop will be the AHINAH website. Here you can see and download
the film without waiting the extra few months for a physical copy or a live showing if you are unable to make it out! Ideal for those who just can't wait any longer and want to have it saved on their computer forever as a Chicago-born artifact!
Digital Download
of the finished AHINAH documentary
-The official AHINAH t-shirt
-The official AHINAH wristband
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$300
Enjoy a complimentary ticket to the AHINAH Pre-Screening! It's none other than the informal meet and greet to be held at a location (to be determined) here in Chicago. There will be light refreshments, exclusive behind the scenes footage to be shown on the projector screen concluding with an intimate Q & A session with the director. In addition, you will be included in the ending credits in the “Special Thanks” section dedicated to those who make a contribution of $300 or more.
-1 ticket to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-2 official AHINAH t-shirts
-2 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$500
You and three friends are officially invited to (VIP at AHINAH Premier) on the big screen on location in Chicago. In addition to the Pre-Screening even prior, the Official Premier of AHINAH will be held in a theater here in Chicago for the full theater experience. Complete with refreshments.
-1 Ticket to Special Reception (To Be Held Before the Official Screening)
-3 tickets to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-3 (VIP) tickets to the Official Screening of the AHINAH documentary
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-3 official AHINAH t-shirts
-3 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$2,500
Associate Producer Credit
In addition to the Associate Producer Title, comes with the feeling that you have done something to change the course of history. Your contribution is so substantial that we want to give you even more of the credit as well as even more memorabilia for you and your guests you choose to share them with. You have earned it! Your name will be immortalized, as you’ve helped significantly to this film’s production. For this, and many other things, we thank you! Associate Producer Credit
-1 Ticket to Special Reception (To Be Held Before the Official Screening)
-5 tickets to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-5 (VIP) tickets to the Official Screening of the AHINAH documentary
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-5 official AHINAH t-shirts
-5 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
$5,000
As Executive Producer you have the peace of mind to know your contribution is considered a sponsorship and not only will your name be forever etched in the credits of the movie, but your business (If you represent one) will be recognized as well as a sponsor. The duties of the Executive Producer is to oversee the work of the producer on behalf of the studio. They ensure the film is completed on time. You are however able to gain the title because of your sheer kindhearted nature! All that know of us in the credits of the DVD will also know you!
-Executive Producer Credit
-1 Ticket to Special Reception (To Be Held Before the Official Screening)
-10 tickets to AHINAH Pre-Screening
-10 (VIP) tickets to the Official Screening of the AHINAH documentary
-Get a mention in the “Special Thanks” section of the end credits of the AHINAH film.
-Digital Download of the finished AHINAH documentary
-10 official AHINAH t-shirts
-10 official AHINAH wristbands
-Membership to the official AHINAH website
***Most packages have a shipping charge attached to them that can be easily added to the order so that your perks will make it to your mailbox. Thank you in advance for helping us tell these stories.***
HOW WILL THE MONEY BE SPENT?
There are several hats that I wear myself as director. I shoot video, film, and take still photography, interview, and use Photoshop among other things. However to make this film the best possible I will need to take off a few of these hats and employ other professionals. Some of the people I have in mind have worked with me on my bigger jobs so I have no doubt they will do an awesome job and give me a greater opportunity to concentrate on the story itself. Fairness wise though I must pay everyone their rate and this is what makes sets move smoothly and things happen in a timely manner. Waiting for favors can prolong a project, you guys deserve your project as soon as possible! Here is a basic breakdown of where the donations will go:
I love Gofundme for many reasons and one is because they make it so easy to help the campaign of whom you support even if you can't monetarily! Below are the Twitter and Facebook share buttons so feel free to share us in groups you belong to as well. You'd be so surprised how great a conversation starter a documentary is!
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK:
AHINAH Facebook
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:
AHINAH on Twitter
Thank you Gofundme for giving us a new method of making our film happen! Also, thank you web community for reviewing our campaign! Together, we will make a great film to tell this compelling story to many! I would like to thank my parents for all of the help and support Always very humble, I love you two more than you know! Thank you for your guidance.
"And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love." ~1 Corinthians 13:13
Organizer
Willie White
Organizer
Chicago, IL