A Journey to Hope Documentary

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Summary 

A Journey to Hope, is a documentary covering the stories of multiple families who’ve migrated to the United States of America under varying dire circumstances, their struggles upon arrival, acclimation, and their current lives today.

“I risked my life to come to America only to watch my wife clean toilets.” – Immigrant

The purpose of this film is to shed light on the humanistic requirement for basic needs (Food, Shelter, Survival), regardless of racial belonging, or country of origin. Specifically in relation to immigration to America. To further share the historical socioeconomic hurdles families faced, along with their current socioeconomic, and political encounters.

Stories behind what we as humans are willing to face for opportunity, future generations, the beauty that comes from these difficult decisions.

The primary storyline follows John, a former Vietnamese Military Member. Who in response to having his land taken over by Communists during the Vietnam War, secretly builds a boat by hand in order to escape the war, saving the lives of his family and many others, for freedom.

This is their Journey to… Hope.

Short Summary

  • Director – Kevin Tran-Nguyen: Film Maker/Photographer. Founder of MediaKAB, a creative company based out of Portland, Oregon.
  • Mediakab, is Raising funds to create a documentary outlining the stories of those who have migrated to the United States from other Countries, and where they are today. Some families escaping war, other stories fleeing circumstances out of necessity. The importance of this project is to shed light on the humanistic nature of survival, freedom, equality.
  • Contributors will assist in development of wonderful stories that otherwise may not have been told.

What We Need & What You Get

Break it down for folks in more detail:

  • The funding will go towards the following; Film equipment, lighting, editing, audio, software licensing fees, production, press release, travel expenses, and press related to creating the film.
  • The plan is to place A Journey to Hope on major film platforms such as, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. In addition, entered the film into the Sundance film festival.
  • Contributions of $20 or more will receive a pre-screening of this film.
  • Contributors over $200 will receive an optional screen credit. 
  • Sponsors will receive a screen credit.
  • If our entire financial goals are not reached, the remaining funds will still go towards creation of the film. With the deadline being pushed forward until goals are met.
  • If financial goals are exceeded. Funding will go towards creating the film on a larger scale. Potentially, proceeds benefiting homelessness.

The Impact

Feel free to explain more about your campaign and let people know the difference their contribution will make:

  • This project is potentially impactful because it will help viewers understand that we all have a need to be treated equally. 
  • The purpose of this film is to shed light on the humanistic requirement for basic needs (Food, Shelter, Survival), regardless of racial belonging, or country of origin. Specifically in relation to immigration to America. 
  • Production is currently underway with minimal resources.

Risks & Challenges

  • The main barrier to film creation comes down to funding, to create a film on a higher quality media. The plan is for release on platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. 
  • We are currently addressing this obstacle by starting crowd funding campaigns, filing for film grants, and currently utilizing my own funds until set financial goals have been met.

Other Ways You Can Help

  • Due to the sensitive nature of this film, some photos of participants have been removed from this campaign.Sharing photographs of your personal experiences then and now, would be greatly appreciated.    
  • Share this campaign using Indiegogo share tools, or simply share this campaign link https://igg.me/at/ajourneytohope! 
  • Share your immigration story! We would love to hear from children of immigrants as well!
  • Film/Editing/Design/Audio help is always needed, and welcomed.
  • Sponsorships, including discounts etc. 
  • Share old photos and videos to be used in the film. 

More ways to help

About the Director

Kevin Tran-Nguyen began as a Photographer at the age of 16. Founder of Mediakab, a creative company based out of Portland, Oregon.

About MediaKAB

MediaKAB, is a creative company primarily based out of Portland, Oregon. Offering Photography, Film, Design, Branding, and Various Professional Services at all levels. 

Founded in 2012 – MediaKAB continues to work in local and international markets distributing various services, including agency representation. In continuation to meet demand within the Local Small Business Sector, Private Needs (aka Weddings), Commercial, and realms within Modern Film. MediaKAB truly values the vision of their clients.

Keep an eye out for MediaKAB on your next Netflix documentary!

Social Links:

https://igg.me/at/ajourneytohope

http://Instagram.com/mediakab

http://Instagram.com/ajourneytohope.documentary

www.facebook.com/groups/ajourneytohopedocumentary/

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