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PASSION | PURPOSE
Our purpose is to shine a light on raw and vulnerable stories. We believe these stories have a special ability to connect humanity. In this case specifically, we see “loss” being the universal theme. We all deal with loss, and realize it’s a personal journey, but when we share our stories, each of us can find common ground in the process and healing can take place on a deeper level through community connectivity, producing hope in the place of loss.
FILM APPROACH
Docu-Short Art Film
Genre - Narrative, Documentary
Based on true events of photographer, Laura Schneider
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST
Our script is registered with WGAW.
Script available upon request.
SYNOPSIS
(EX)POSED is a dramatic short film based on true events and photography of Laura Schneider in response to the devastating Northern California Wildfires of 2017. The film invites you into the life of a photographer and her journey to capture and honor the devastation of several families who lost their homes in the wildfires. Full of raw and vulnerable expressions of cinematic artistry, the film exposes the universal theme of loss and their collective rise from the ashes. The film’s action campaign brings awareness to fire preparedness and prevention while providing tangible ways to be involved in Northern California’s ongoing efforts to rebuild.
PRODUCTION STILLS from our first shoot in Nashville, tn
MEET OUR TEAM
CAROLINE McGRAW
PRODUCER | CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR
Caroline McGraw is a creative activist, producer and author with a passion for films and special projects that benefit humanity. Over the past 13 years, her passions have taken her across the globe to Swaziland, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Mozambique producing a feature documentary, short videos for the nonprofit sector and various local and international projects. The first feature doc she produced about Swaziland, Never a Neverland (NNL) was awarded Best Humanitarian Documentary by The Women's International Film & Television Showcase (TheWIFTS). It was also officially selected into The Justice Film Festival in LA and had a successful two year run on Netflix. She produced the promotional short called Steps Over Swaziland (S.O.S.) for the film’s action campaign as well. In 2017, she produced the very first Social Goods Market at the Justice Film Festival in NYC and co-produced the Justice Film Festival in San Diego. This year she joined the festival’s producing team and continues to produce the Social Goods Market. Caroline believes in utilizing the power of story to connect people, create community and inspire social change.
AUSTIN DANIEL BLASINGAME
DIRECTOR | CINEMATOGRAPHER | WRITER
Award winning director, father, and husband, Austin Daniel Blasingame, has carved a niche in the film world by combining his vibrant fine art with stunning live action. He is a passionate storyteller and extremely dedicated to his craft. Many Beautiful Things won him best visual effects in the Attic Film Fest in 2016 with official selections in the Heartland Film Festival and Manchester Film Festival. His heart for travel and humanitarian work led him to Uganda in 2012 where he co-produced and art directed Moving On, the winner of Best International Doc at Julien International Film Fest, and winner of Colorado Film Awards. He recently directed a short documentary, It’s Now or Never: A Race to Save Colonel Parker’s Complex, which has been officially selected into thirteen film festivals winning Best Music Documentary Short Film at the Oxford Film Fest and has just been selected to premiere April 7,8 at the Sarasota Film Festival. He is also the creative driving force in a riveting film called Refuge(e) due to hit the screen in 2019. In every project, Austin brings a vision and determination to inspire humanity towards unity. He believes the darkest hours we face bring forth new life that enriches us with hope, peace and strengthened communities.
LAURA SCHNEIDER
WRITER | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | MAIN CHARACTER
Laura Schneider Photo is a digital + film lifestyle photography business that was founded in the heart of Sonoma County in 2015. A lover of people with a passion for storytelling, Laura has been on a mission to create work that mattered from the beginning. Her unassuming approach to storytelling always strikes a familiar chord, often times making you see something, long for something, or remember something in your own life you didn’t know you had forgotten. Though Laura spends a lot of her time thoughtfully creating beautifully styled work, she doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff, which is why she found herself standing in the ashes of her friends lives with nothing but a manual film camera and pockets full of film after the devastating Northern California wildfires of 2017. (EX)POSED is her attempt to put gold into the cracks of her community and ultimately a love letter to those determined to rise, from wherever they’ve been knocked down, stronger than ever before. After several years in Northern California, Laura Schneider Photo has recently relocated to Nashville, TN and continues to travel coast to coast, for work and adventure, and anywhere there’s a story to tell.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL
Successful Festival Run - Submit to; San Francisco Film Festival, Docs/ology, Sundance, Justice Film Festival, Palm Springs Film Festival, Napa Film Festival, Sonoma Film Festival, TIFF, SXSW, Oxford Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Ashland Independent Film Festival, Eye on Women Film Festival, LA Film Festival.
Potential Screening Platforms; Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vimeo on Demand
Gallery Screenings + Photo Exhibit
COMPONENT ACTION CAMPAIGN
Goal:
To instantly connect film audiences with tangible actions they can take to support first responders, relief and rebuilding efforts in the North Bay.
Encourage viewers to learn more about the families and communities affected by the Northern California Wildfires of 2017 through our action campaign partner, Rebuild North Bay Foundation.
Provide links to vetted nonprofit organizations to provide helpful information, resources and ways to donate to fire survivors. (end credits + whitepearlproductions.com)
BUDGET PROJECTION
$64,004
Line Item Budget Available Upon Request
SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY
Contact:
Caroline McGraw, Producer + Campaign Director
caroline@whitepearlproductions.com | 760. 809. 6154
THANK YOU
It is truly and honor to present this to you. We look forward to making ART together, and bringing this precious story to the big screen.
