Be A Voice - Asylum
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Asylum noun asy·lum ə-ˈsī-ləm
A sanctuary; a place of refuge and protection. 2. An institution for the care of the mentally ill. 3. A short film created to promote healing and to raise awareness.
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Synopsis:When a woman’s protector becomes her abuser and her perfect life turns into a perfect hell, reality is no longer bearable. Jackie Curtis seeks asylum by retreating so deep inside her mind that nothing can ever hurt her again. Escape proves impossible when she learns that is where her devastating memories also hide. Will Jackie be brave enough to meet them face to face and have the courage to trust someone enough to help her find her way back?
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Long after broken bones mend, broken spirits continue to bleed...
Many people are now aware that intimate partner violence and sexual violence are important and widespread public health problems in the United States. Statistic show that on average, 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner. Over the course of a year, that equals more than 10 million women and men, not including the nearly 2 million women who are raped in a year. Credit CDC 2015
But, what most people are unaware of is the horrific implications of these statistics: that at least 12 million people a year are left mentally and emotionally devastated by this violence.
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As a survivor, Melinda Raebyne, Asylum’s creator, and her production team, are producing this powerful short film to raise public awareness of what is happening and to support those on their own journey of healing from domestic and/or sexual violence. By cinematically presenting the common thread running through these emotionally charged issues, Asylum will provide strength and comfort to victims and their loved ones and help them realize that a harmonious and productive life can once more be theirs.
(Melinda Raebyne)
We’re developing strong support through our social media content and media coverage:
Facebook Page
Cast & Crew Montage Video
Seattle Sounder Leonardo Gonzalez
King 5 New Day NW Interview
Get Cine Article
Univision TV Interview
We've been in pre-production since March working very very hard, doing all the many things necessary to ensure that the actual production will go smoothly and efficiently Now we need your support. Every cent counts in helping us reach our Go Fund Me goal of $10,000 to shoot this film. Please contribute what you can, in cash or in kind.
A sanctuary; a place of refuge and protection. 2. An institution for the care of the mentally ill. 3. A short film created to promote healing and to raise awareness.
(test shot)Synopsis:When a woman’s protector becomes her abuser and her perfect life turns into a perfect hell, reality is no longer bearable. Jackie Curtis seeks asylum by retreating so deep inside her mind that nothing can ever hurt her again. Escape proves impossible when she learns that is where her devastating memories also hide. Will Jackie be brave enough to meet them face to face and have the courage to trust someone enough to help her find her way back?
(test shot)Long after broken bones mend, broken spirits continue to bleed...
Many people are now aware that intimate partner violence and sexual violence are important and widespread public health problems in the United States. Statistic show that on average, 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner. Over the course of a year, that equals more than 10 million women and men, not including the nearly 2 million women who are raped in a year. Credit CDC 2015
But, what most people are unaware of is the horrific implications of these statistics: that at least 12 million people a year are left mentally and emotionally devastated by this violence.
(test shot)As a survivor, Melinda Raebyne, Asylum’s creator, and her production team, are producing this powerful short film to raise public awareness of what is happening and to support those on their own journey of healing from domestic and/or sexual violence. By cinematically presenting the common thread running through these emotionally charged issues, Asylum will provide strength and comfort to victims and their loved ones and help them realize that a harmonious and productive life can once more be theirs.
(Melinda Raebyne)We’re developing strong support through our social media content and media coverage:
Facebook Page
Cast & Crew Montage Video
Seattle Sounder Leonardo Gonzalez
King 5 New Day NW Interview
Get Cine Article
Univision TV Interview
We've been in pre-production since March working very very hard, doing all the many things necessary to ensure that the actual production will go smoothly and efficiently Now we need your support. Every cent counts in helping us reach our Go Fund Me goal of $10,000 to shoot this film. Please contribute what you can, in cash or in kind.
Organizer and beneficiary
Melinda Raebyne
Organizer
Tacoma, WA
Timothy Vernor
Beneficiary