I Love You This Much

PROJECT TYPE: Short Film GENRE: Drama, Narrative Fiction STATUS: Pre-Production Writer/Director: Raeden Greer LOGLINE: Unable to afford or provide dignified care for her incapacitated father, a woman takes desperate measures to carry out his wishes. SYNOPSIS: After a series of health setbacks, one family finds themselves in an impossible predicament. An incapacitated father who needs round-the-clock care, and a daughter who is giving up her own life to care for him, navigate the difficulties of a system stacked against them with devastating consequences. FUNDRAISING GOAL: $25,000 ARTISTIC STATEMENT // This film reflects a harsh reality that American families face every day. Our healthcare system does little to alleviate the financial burden of long-term care—something I witnessed firsthand when my grandfather became ill. The out-of-pocket cost to my family was $6,000 a month. Most American families cannot afford such an expense, leaving them overwhelmed, devastated, and navigating an exhausting, inevitable decline without adequate support. Even for those who can afford long-term care, the emotional toll remains immense. Watching a loved one’s condition deteriorate is a deeply unsettling experience. This film does not claim to have the answers, but raises difficult questions that deserve examination. I have assembled a talented crew and am committed to creating a carefully crafted production with high artistic and technical quality. This will be my second narrative short in which I serve as writer, director and lead actor. I also plan to edit the film, as I have edited all three of my previous films. I am inspired by the Sean Baker independent filmmaking spirit and am striving to carve out my own space as an auteur with a signature style. HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE // We are aiming to raise $25,000 to pay our essential crew members, feed them on set, pay for travel and accommodations, post-production services, and festival entry fees + associated expenses. FISCALLY SPONSORED AND ACCOUNTABLE // Every dollar you contribute goes directly to production costs and is tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor Arkansas Cinema Society. As a fiscally sponsored project, I Love You This Much operates with complete transparency and accountability. We are committed to responsible financial management so that your donation is used exactly where it’s needed most. Any funds raised in excess of our initial fundraising goal will be applied to promotional materials and festival entries/travel (there are a lot of great film festivals but the fees add up quickly—the more money we raise, the more exposure we get). DONOR PERKS // All donors will be added to our e-mail list to receive updates and first looks from the film every step of the way. Every Little Bit Counts ($100) – Your support helps bring this story to life. Get recognized as a supporter on social media. A Token of Love ($500) – Your generosity earns you a special thanks in the film’s credits. With All My Heart ($1,000) – Receive a special thanks in the film’s credits, a signed copy of the shooting script and a print of the film’s final poster. I’ll Never Leave You ($5,000) – You’re making a major impact and will be credited as a producer in the film. I Love You THIS Much ($10,000) – Our deepest gratitude! You receive an executive producer credit and exclusive on-set access (limited to 2). Every donation supports Arkansas Cinema Society — and an Arkansas independent filmmaker! Let’s show the world this important story.