We're closer to making our dream of boosting female representation in fantasy films a reality!
Since I was a girl… I've been reading, watching, and writing fantasy fiction, and have struggled to find female protagonists who go on heroic adventures.
I’m excited to announce that we now accept charitable donations for our short film, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer in collaboration with BAVC Media (A 501(c)(3) charitable organization).
This spring we already raised $4000 with a successful kickstarter, raising 800% over our goal.
This covers our production costs (costumes and props); our equipment rentals (all the behind-the-scenes equipment!); and shooting insurance. (Gotta be safe on set!)
Now we’re on our way to raise the rest of the budget to get to $20,000 for our San Francisco Bay Area independent film with a diverse crew, many of whom got their filmmaking start at the wonderful film program for girls and nonbinary youth called Reel Stories, where they've become staff members.
Let's pull together and show the true power of women.
Help us reach our goal of $16,000 by July 20, 2024!
Your support will help us pay for the location and for all the crew and actors during our 3-day shoot, and for Crafty - gotta feed the crew! Thanks!
Ways to donate and support:
1. We have a few spots for Associate Producer support at $1,000 and above. Get the opportunity to make a film and shape our culture so we make sure to give you a Producer credit in the film. Let me know if this is for you and we’ll send you the link.
2. Donate any amount on Paypal (which accepts credit cards):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZJEU8FFM66SBN
Or use this QR code:
https://author.bethbarany.com/henrietta-short-film/#filmdonateqrcode
3. Or make your check payable to:
BAVC Media
Attn: Fiscal Sponsorship
145 9th St
Ste. 101
San Francisco, CA 94103 USA
4. Or Via bank transfer: Contact me (beth@bethbarany.com) and/or BAVC (brittney@bavc.org) and we will send you the wire instructions.
5. If you don't want to make a charitable donation, and would still like to support us, you can! ❤️
Please share this invitation with people in your network who love fantasy fiction stories and supporting girls and women in media - in front of and behind the camera. Thank you!
About our film: Henrietta The Dragon Slayer
Action Adventure. Friendship. Monster Fight.
A short film of fantasy adventure: magic, friendship, and a chimera monster fight. Not a damsel in distress. This heroine saves the day.
In a desolate high desert battlefield, Franc, a knight far from home, vanishes after being plagued by nightmares.
His friend and a valiant, decorated war veteran, Henrietta, discovers clues that lead her to a treacherous cliffside cave and a menacing chimera.
Henrietta confronts the creature to rescue Franc, but can’t succeed with force alone.
She must trust in her magic if she wants to have a fighting chance.
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With our 2 actors, and a crew of 10, we will begin shooting on location in the SF Bay Area this summer.
We'd love your support in any way that is right for you!! (Including sharing about our film with your network on Instagram.)
Thank you!
Love,
Beth
Beth Barany
Writer/Director/Producer
Cell/text: 510-333-7320 (Open to networking, partnerships, and synchronicity!)
+ the rest of the Henrietta The Dragon Slayer film crew
http://henriettathedragonslayer.com
All the ways to support us are also here: https://author.bethbarany.com/henrietta-short-film/
PS. We can receive matching funds! As we're now able to take charitable donations due to the support of BAVC Media (A 501(c)(3) charitable organization), check to see if your employer has a matching fund program. Then donate here: Direct link to our fiscal sponsor, BAVC.
PPS. To my fellow US citizens and residents, Happy Juneteenth!
