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When a case surrounding police brutality goes viral, it sets off a domino effect we all know too well.
It begins with shock,
simmers into outrage,
and explodes into the demand for justice.
But what frequently goes untold are the small stories intertwined with the push for equality:
The story of the black police officer, now seen as the enemy;
The story of trauma of having to watch police brutality on screen;
The loss of businesses, of livelihoods when protests turn into rots;
This is BLACKOUT.
SYNOPSIS
Blackout is a dramatic narrative short that explores the importance of community.
Eddy, owner of Eddy’s Art Supply, prides his businesses on being a safe space for his community in an inner-city neighborhood in East Los Angeles. His pride and joy face an imminent threat when a traumatic police encounter involving two, young black students occurs right outside of his art supply. Makai, a promising local activist, along with his group RESIST immediately react by planning a protest, right outside of Eddy’s door. With tension brewing and a protest in the works, Eddy’s fear of losing his livelihood conflicts with his allegiance to the important cause of combating police brutality.
HELP BLACKOUT COME TO LIFE
Your pledge could help make BLACKOUT a reality – film is a costly business, and there are thousands of elements that must come together in pre-production, on set, and in post-production in order to make the magic appear on screen.
Contributions to Blackout are 100% Tax Deductible! The California State University, Northridge Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public benefit California corporation.
100% of your contribution will be used for the following:
We Care About The Safety Of Our Crew!
The safety of our cast and crew is paramount and we are dedicated to creating a COVID safe environment. Our team will strictly follow the guidelines recommended by the CDC and SAG-AFTRA.
Our first goal is to make this production a 100% environmental- friendly project.
Every day on set we will be recycling items, donating uneaten food, donating wardrobe, minimizing the use of paper materials, providing reusable water bottles, and providing carpooling to all locations. Film sets are notorious for making huge amounts of waste, and Blackout aspires to be a model for sustainable film-making.
Most importantly, we want to demonstrate the importance of supporting our community. Therefore, Blackout pledges to support as many BLACK-OWNED and FEMALE-LED businesses while we gather props, wardrobe, makeup, and catering for our amazing cast and crew.
As we begin to heal, we want to be able to discuss and plan to help others in our community to heal, succeed, be represented. Our hope lies in an empowered collection of voices that can help guide us toward being the community we long to be.
"Without community, there is not liberation..." - Audre Lorde
from our crew to you..
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Jelani Patterson - Writer, Director
Xu Jiao - Producer
Kaleigh Schoen - Associate Producer
Daniel Colon - Production Manager
Yuliia Zolina - First Assistant Director | Stephen Pantess - Script Supervisor
Emily Vail - 2nd Assistant Director | Kelsey Moreno - 2nd 2nd AD
Flor Reyes Villa - Director of Photography
Mifiel Valdes - First Assistant Camera | Selene Alvarez - Second Assistant Camera
Peter Bamboukian - Camera Operator | Hunter Colwell - DIT
Jose Caldera - Gaffer | Carlos Ramirez - Best Boy Electric
Kevin Steinfeld - Key Grip | Emilio Zertuche - Grip
Pedro Peteando - G&E Swing | Luis Herrera - G&E Swing
Rodrigo Jacome - Sound Mixer
Diego Lopez - Boom Operator | Francisco Sabio - Sound Utility
Erika Spiteri - Editor | Blake Cajiao - Editor
Hector Ramirez - Editor | Ashley Yu - Post Sound
Celeste Bird - Art Director
Lucy Mouradian - Production Design | Alexandria Postajian - Production Design
Lana Joundi - Costume Design
Hannah Stirling - BTS Polaroids | Mario Carranza - BTS
Celeste Bird - Social Media Coordinator | Jenniffer Serrano - Storyboard Artist
Mikayla H - Covid Compliance Officer
Casting by
Kerry Barker Casting
Blackout could not be made without the contributions of friends and patrons! Every like, share, or dollar contributed will help us reach the goal we've set out for. Alongside donating, it is also important for as many people as possible to spread the word about the film. You can follow us on social media to keep up with our progress as Blackout becomes a reality!
Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Merchandise
We want to let the world know you helped support our film! You will receive a much deserved shout-out on the official Blackout Instagram and Facebook page.
A personal, unique, one of a kind thank you letter will be sent to you from our Director and crew! (Includes all previous levels)
At this level, you will receive a signed poster from the cast and crew of Blackout. Included Items: Personalized Thank You Letter Social Media Shoutout
Good things come in 3 - You will receive a DVD or Blu-ray copy of the film signed by our hardworking cast and crew! Includes: Signed Poster Personalized Thank You Letter Social Media Shoutout
See your name in lights! Receive a 'Special Thanks' in our credits which will be shown in a private screening with our cast and crew. Includes the following: Physical Copy of Our Film Signed Poster Personal Thank You Letter Social Media Shoutout
In exchange for your donation we would love to offer you a private movie screening at our state-of-the-art Armer Theatre: You pick the date and time and we'll bring the movie! We will make sure your private screening is a safe, special moviegoing experience. Includes the Following: Special Thanks Credit Physical Copy of Our Film Signed Poster Personalized Thank You Letter Social Media Shoutout
The best of the best, you're now an Executive Producer of "Blackout" with your name in the credits! Thank you so much, you chose the most the dedicated, hardworking team to stand behind. See you on set!
