About this project
Update 07.14.11:
Update 07.07.11
Last year, a friend of mine graduated from college with highest honors. He thrived during his collegiate career and he is one of those talented individuals you know is destined for great things. Yet, despite his abilities, he is now working as a day laborer. With all he has to offer, he cannot utilize his education.
He is undocumented and there is nothing he can do about his status.
There are literally millions of stories similar to his; I know many other “Dreamers” like him. I too could have faced this impossible obstacle, but I was one of the fortunate ones. I came to this country undocumented at the age of three but was granted refugee status.
The hopelessness in the eyes of my friends have inspired this story.
I had to write a script that showed the disappointment and pain of their bleak situation. That script is Dreamer.
And now I proudly present our film to you and hope you will help us make this film that, through its poignant depiction of the hopeless plight of these people, has the potential for real change. Please help us spread awareness of their tragic situation by supporting our fundraising campaign.
We can’t do it without your help!
Short synopsis:
Dreamer is a narrative feature film about Joe Rodriguez, an All-American young man. He's amiable, well-educated and attractive. He's graduated from college and is working and excelling in his field. He's on the way to achieving the American Dream. That is until his employer discovers his undocumented status and the life he's worked so hard for begins to crumble around him. He must face the possibility of losing his livelihood, his family and, even, himself.
A beautiful portrait of a talented young Latino professional.
Dreamer opens a window into the reality of many who, because of one insurmountable obstacle, find it impossible to achieve their dreams. Even though Joe was raised in the United States for all but the first few years of his life—and considers himself American—he must live with the constant fear of deportation from the country he loves to a place he has never known. The film transcends racial lines and illuminates the immigration debate for what it is: a tragedy that effects all Americans.
This is a powerful film of love, of hope and of what it truly means to be American.
This is a film about an individual who, through no fault of his own, must exist in a limbo status with no possible way out. We know our film will touch the hearts of many and has the potential to impact debate about the DREAM Act.
Please help us tell their story.
Planning for the project is already attracting an exciting group of individuals, and with this type of momentum we are ready to move forward. Your contributions will ensure this film makes it to production. This is too great of a script, too talented of a cast and crew and too important of a story not to come together. Thank you for your time and for your continued support!
FAQ
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At our official website: www.undocumentedproductions.com
There you can find information about who’s being added to the cast and crew, read the daily production blog, view bios and much more.
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From Kickstarter:
Kickstarter uses Amazon's Flexible Payments Service, which enables our all-or-nothing funding method. No other credit card processor currently supports our requirements. We're always talking with other companies and exploring other services, so expect more options in the future. -
Then we can make a better film. Every penny goes back into the production and allows us better resources, cast, crew, etc.
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That's very generous of you. There's a button you can click on if you don't feel you need your incentive.
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Yes. If you'd like to change your reward or increase your contribution please go to Kickstarter and sign in. If you go to our campaign page, the green “Back This Project” button will be replaced with a blue “Manage Your Donation” button. Click it and you can enter a new amount or choose a new incentive.
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All incentives will be processed once we meet our goal. But that’s ONLY if we meet the goal. Kickstarter is all or nothing. If we do meet our goal, immediately after our deadline, we will start to manufacture and ship all merchandise to you. The screenings, parties, DVDs, etc., can only happen after the film is completed, so this will take a bit of time.
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Sure. After the campaign is successful we will contact you for the information we need to complete the order (address, shirt size, etc.). Just fill in the information for the person you would like it sent to and we'll make sure they get it. What a great gift to give!
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Sure can. We'll mail your reward to any address.
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Hey, stay positive! Just kidding. Seriously, if we don't reach our goal, we don't get a single penny of the funds contributed and it will be very difficult to push the project forward without the momentum from Kickstarter. So, we need your help! Get the word out!
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Strictly for the film. Every penny goes toward the development and production of
Dreamer. Independent filmmaking means stretching every penny to make the film happen. -
We'd love to talk to you. You can email us at info@undocumentedproductions.com or visit the “Contacts” page of our production company website (www.undocumentedproductions.com) for specific inquiries.
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 15, 2011.
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Filmmaker Package: All of the above plus a special DVD box set of all three of Jesse's films: "Undocumented," "This is America," and "Dreamer". This is currently the only way to purchase his first two films! Watch his evolution over the course of three films--an inspiration to up and coming filmmakers.
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PRODUCER PACKAGE: All of the above and a special screening in your home attended by director, producer and the star of the film. That's right, Jeremy, Jesse and a few others will be knocking on your door with DVD in hand! We’ll also call you up every month and keep you updated on the progress of the film. Find out who’s added to the cast before anyone else, find out what festival we’ll premiere at—all the inside info! Great for individuals or organizations.
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Jesse Salmeron was brought to the United States undocumented at the age of three during the Salvadorian Civil War. He went on to study English, Theatre and Film at the University of Houston.
While at the University of Houston, Jesse excelled in his dramatic writing and his collegiate accomplishments include his stage play “Shedding My Skin” being chosen by three-time Pulitzer prize winning playwright Edward Albee for his annual Playwright’s workshop. In his senior year, his screenplay “Celeste,” a screenplay based on an undocumented immigrant student, was a semi-finalist in the Chesterfield-Paramount competition.
In 2007, he completed his first feature documentary, “Undocumented” about the 2006 mass mobilizations for immigration reform. In the summer of 2009 he produced and directed the feature film now titled "This is America".
