JUSTIN EMEKA
story, characters, and inspiration
Post-Production (Nov.&Dec. 2023) Editing; Music Score; Color Effects; Titling sequences.
With your support, I will complete the creation of a beautiful and authentic ode to the Hip Hop scene in Seattle of the 90's. As we acknowledge the 50th anniversary of a movement that changed American culture, this film illuminates the critical presence of Seattle's Hip Hop scene and honors the choices many must make as artists and parents.
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Pre-Production (June-Aug. 2023): Scouting locations; Script development & rehearsals.
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shooting begins Fall 2023
Principal Photography (Oct. 2023) Seven day prep and shoot on location in Seattle. Equipment rental; Professional sound & camera crew; Music production
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current budget $40,000
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This film is a triumphant story that centers music, healing, and fatherhood,
timeline
A talented Hip-Hop artist living in obscurity in Seattle, WA during the 90s must choose between fame and fatherhood when the mother of his child is diagnosed with a fatal illness.
director/filmmaker
Marketing (Jan.-Feb 2024) festival submissions promotional materials
Too often films that center Hip-hop illustrate a culture of violence, misogyny and self-destruction. This film illuminates the humanity of Hip-hop within a unique cultural landscape of Seattle during the 'golden era' of the 90s.