The film is designed to show that slavery is not just an overseas issue, it is here in our own backyards. It is through this film that we hope to raise awareness of human trafficking in North America and inspire people to take action to end this travesty.

A quote from the writer/director:

As a film maker, I’ve always felt that if I’m going to tell a story, it should be important. When I came across a Salvation Army poster a few years ago it impacted me like no other media I’ve seen. It read, “There are more slaves today than in any other time in history”. I started researching the subject and was shocked to find that hundreds of thousands of young women and children are trafficked into North America every year, the majority of them are being used for the sex trade.

Human trafficking is an underground criminal activity whereby government officials and police claim is difficult to track. One of the ways to fight human trafficking is by raising public awareness and decreasing the demand.

I am a firm believer in using my abilities and resources to do something good. With the support of our communities we can impact people the way that Salvation Army has impacted me.

-Aaron Au

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This short film is a stepping stone to a feature length project that will be able to reach an even greater audience. In June 2011, after the first edit of the short, Aaron approached author Pamala Kennedy Chestnut regarding her book “More Than Rice”, a novel on the same subject as “Her Story”. Pamala, who is one of the leading advocates against human trafficking in America, was so moved by “Her Story”, she instantly granted Aaron the rights to make her novel a feature film. Screening “Her Story” in festivals around the world will help bring “More Than Rice” to the big screen.

WHAT WE NEED

To achieve high quality in post production, the total cost will be $12,000. We have managed to negotiate extremely generous discounts from all post houses. $2,500 will cover the costs of an editing suite, an editor and an assistant. $4,500 will cover post lab rentals, color timing, and final prints. $3,500 will cover a composer for an original score and all other post sound costs. The final $1,500 will be for festival submissions including Sundance, Cannes, and TIFF.

WHAT YOU GET

You involvement gives you the satisfaction that your contribution is helping end slavery in our modern world. We’re also offering perks that include posters, DVD’s, Blu-rays, and producer credits. You’ll also become a part of our network with updates and information on future projects.

Check out the perks below on everything we have to offer.

NOTE: All funders will also get invitations to any festivals the film screens at.

THE FILM’S CURRENT STATE

The film is proceeding through post production and should be completed by mid October. Our generous post production crews have agreed to finish this film on a deferral basis, with payments due within the next 4 months.

PREVIEW BEFORE YOU DONATE!!!

We have an edit available through a private online screener so you may get a full understanding of what you’re supporting and the powerful message behind it. You can request to see this before by emailing aaron@titlecardpictures.com with “Her Story Preview” in the subject line, and please tell us about yourself.

PERKS

$25 donation – Special Thanks – Receive a “thank you” credit in the ending roll credits of the film.

$100 donation – Big Supporter – Receive a “thank you” credit in the ending roll credits of the film, an invite to the cast and crew screening
in Vancouver, a signed movie poster, and a DVD copy of the film.

$500 – Associate Producer – Receive an “Associate Producer” credit, an invite to the cast and crew screening event in Vancouver, a
signed movie poster, and a Blu-Ray copy of the film.

$1000 – Co-Executive Producer – Receive a “Co-Executive Producer” credit (including IMDB), an invite to the cast and crew screening
event in Vancouver, dinner and drinks with director and producers, a signed movie poster, and a Blu-Ray
copy of the film.

$2000 – Executive Producer – Receive an “Executive Producer” credit (including IMDB), an invite to the cast and crew screening event
in Vancouver, dinner and drinks with director and producers, a signed movie poster, and a Blu-Ray copy of the film.