From The Heart Productions
Fiscally Sponsored Indie Films and Projects

Robert wants to raise his family in a good environment in New York City, but he is continually threatened by a street gang, the Cougar Road Warriors.

Syd Field's timing was perfect. In 1979, he launched his first book "Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting." For anyone dreaming of writing a script, and many Hollywood development executives, "Screenplay" quickly became a bible. Syd went on to write six more books, publish in 20+ languages, and travel the globe to share his knowledge and passion with aspiring screenwriters.

Syd Field influenced filmmakers such as Judd Apatow, Alfonso and Carlos Cuarón, Laura Esquivel, Kevin Williamson, and many others around the world.
WHO was Syd Field?
WHAT were his Hollywood beginnings?
HOW did he come to be known as the "Guru of all screenwriters?"

In the microchipped near-future, in the city of Los Angeles, where the human mind is uploaded to the cloud and thoughts can be used to communicate between synced individuals, a young anxious woman, Ayla, decides to move in with a new roommate,
Devin, a childhood friend with whom she lost touch. The women decide to sync their minds for a chance to foster a new close friendship. Afterwards, Ayla notices some very disturbing behavior from Devin. As their relationship quickly grows toxic, and Ayla starts dreaming about Devin’s memories, Ayla realizes she has less than 72 hours to save herself from being permanently mentally dominated by a narcissist before the sync is officially complete.

"To paraphrase the great Maya Angelou: When a woman tells you she is in pain, believe her the first time.”
― Elinor Cleghorn, Unwell Women: A Journey Through Medicine and Myth in a Man-Made World

As a new gynecological drug promises to silence the pain women have endured for centuries, a frontline nurse begins to unravel what’s really being sacrificed in the name of progress.

SYRINGE is a feminist psychological thriller that confronts the legacy of silence, sacrifice, and systemic control within women’s medicine.

Vivi, a curious Filipina-American travels to the motherland to reconnect with her roots, but becomes enmeshed with a group of self-righteous western volunteers hellbent on saving an eco-reserve. When the overzealous volunteers clash with the locals, and mock indigenous customs, they risk falling prey to a vengeful monster foretold in the folklore they scorned.

What if a dance could change a town?

Take Hands tells a small town story that has a big current relevance—a story of how music and dance can unite people across cultural divides. The film follows Stacy Rose and the South Coast Folk Society as they organize a week-long celebration of traditional American music and contra dancing in rural Coos Bay, Oregon. Stacy wants everyone at the dance, no matter their skills or their politics. She wants a dance week that will bring people together and perhaps change a town.

When a teenage boy meets the volatile grip of his father, he is forced to choose between his own self-preservation or maintaining the fragile peace that holds their world together.

Set against the backdrop of suburban America, the narrative of the film underscores the juxtaposition between a young girl coming of age and the internal chaos that comes along with that experience. Challenging the notion of keeping the peace, the audience will be inspired by a young woman who, 10 years later, has come into her own.

The Age of Autism is based on the groundbreaking book of the same name, by Dan Olmstead and Mark Blaxill. (Blaxill is the advisor on this project).
We follow Autism's trajectory from it’s first reports in the 1930s, (with little Donald T.) and fuse the observations of the past with the tools of the present, to paint a broader picture of what Autism meant then, and what it means now.

The Antoine Ashley Story is a feature length documentary film, which looks at the life and legacy of Antoine Ashley, a.k.a. Sahara Davenport.
 
This is a story of Antoine’s life, during which he demonstrated his deep faith, and belief in God to his mother Angela (a Baptist minister), especially in his final days, as he prayed, prophesied and found redemption.
 Told through the eyes of those who knew him best, this is the story of the journey Antoine took to become a Broadway dancer, and along the way, finding his alter ego, Sahara Davenport, who profoundly influenced so many others.

This series will immerse you into the artwork through interviews, painting sessions, re-enactments, and live studio walkthroughs, giving you the opportunity to interact with history in a way you’ve never experienced. Additionally, the documentary will bring in museum curators, aviation art collectors, veterans and authors. The Art of Aviation will illuminate the field of aviation artistry, as well as educating audiences about the contributions aviation artists made to war efforts, such as participating in espionage and intelligence collection. This docuseries will engage art history enthusiasts, aviation aficionados, and military history buffs alike.

In a small town where everyone has their secrets, she may have the darkest of them all.
The series follows Detective Robert Grant, a seasoned 'Big City' detective who, after years of struggling with past trauma and guilt, takes on one of the most complex cases of his career. The murder of a local woman, Martha Bradley, and the killer's disappearance bring Detective Grant to a small town where he hopes to find redemption for his past mistakes. As he delves deeper into the victim's life, he interviews Emily Thornton, a battered woman with a dark secret. Through his conversations with Emily and his investigation of the murder, he uncovers a story of abuse, desperation, and self-preservation.

David, a high-ranking corporate executive, embarks on a retreat to a remote mountain range, seeking clarity from the pressures of his high stakes world. Instead, he stumbles upon an ancient cave covered in mysterious petroglyphs. Haunted by inexplicable visions, he becomes obsessed with uncovering their meaning, leading him to a secretive organization and an ominous gateway that challenges his understanding of reality itself.

5 years after committing a hit-and-run, Briar Morrison is released from prison. Paranoia strikes deep as the surviving victims of his crimes begin to stalk him. All the while, Briar grasps for the life he once had, attempting to reconnect with his ex-wife and daughter. But parallel to the family he killed, his past has wrecked any chance of salvaging the family he has. With nowhere to go and no one to confide in, Briar has been discarded.

The classic story of a donkey, a middle-aged man and his Bigfoot alone in the woods trying to flood the earth.

Tom McDaniel is a conspiracy theorist living way off the grid trying to build the world’s largest cloudbuster, presumably to green the deserts and save the world. With the help of a local Bigfoot, Tom discovers the key to making the cloudbuster function. When the storm finally crashes in, it lays bare Tom‘s darkest intentions. The audience enters hislife at a pivotal moment: the completion of the prototype.

Logline: A Baobab tree and a human become friends, but when the human dies, the tree must learn to accept and process his grief.

Description: A short, animated film about friendship, losing loved ones, and handling grief, emphasized through highlighting the special customs and burial ceremony of an indigenous people living in Tanzania; the Barabaig Tribe.

Black men are threatened profoundly every day in White America but also work tirelessly to overcome the adverse effects of racism in their lives professionally and personally.

The Coroner's Assistant follows the misadventures of medical student James Rigby as he unintentionally becomes entangled in the underbelly of Victorian London's cadaver trade, led by the strange and mysterious Oliver Cross. As James delves deeper, his convictions and prior ambitions are put to the test. After James' roomate at the Royal Academy of Medical Science goes missing under dubious circumstances, James - determined to get to the bottom of things - is pulled into the murky recesses of academia that test his principles and his sense of self. With a larger ensemble, more elaborate locations, and much more scenes to shoot, Season Two requires a considerably larger budget than Season One

A boy living in the countryside in the 1950s, left alone by his friends and parents on his birthday, discovers a Jackalope. Though he pursues the mythical creature it alludes him, leading him on an obsessive search for the creature. The short explores childhood, innocence, and imagination.

A collection of five dramatic, supernatural short stories blending ancient traditions and religions with tales about love, greed, magic and mystery in modern day Nigeria. Featuring, "The Deity in the Dark" the flagship short: an overworked lawyer soon realizes he inherited far more than money from his deceased, wealthy uncle when he stumbles into a powerful and enigmatic Orisha trapped in an abandoned part of the mansion. And, "By Father, By Force," a story about a ruthless and wealthy businessman using a tabooed and ancient African magic to steal luck & glory destined for his own children. Other titles include, "A Loop of Fate", "The Garden of Healing" and "A Baby from Beyond".

A collection of five dramatic, supernatural short stories blending ancient traditions and religions with tales about love, greed, magic and mystery in modern day Nigeria. Featuring, "The Deity in the Dark" the flagship short: an overworked lawyer soon realizes he inherited far more than money from his deceased, wealthy uncle when he stumbles into a powerful and enigmatic Orisha trapped in an abandoned part of the mansion. And, "By Father, By Force," a story about a ruthless and wealthy businessman using a tabooed and ancient African magic to steal luck & glory destined for his own children. Other titles include, "A Loop of Fate", "The Garden of Healing" and "A Baby from Beyond".

A ventriloquist/detective (Van Trillo) and his wooden partner (Sam Suede) are trapped in a creepy old B&B in upstate New York with an odd group of eccentric guests, one of whom is a serial killer. Will Trillo & Suede be able to identify and stop the murderer before everyone is killed? Starring Sean Young - star of Blade Runner, Ace Ventura, No Way Out etc. - along with Jonathan Geffner and Deborah Twiss. A murder mystery/psychological thriller/comedy feature film that will keep you in suspense, make you laugh, and touch you.

She just wanted to be called by her name. After being asked out for a date by her platonic love, a 390-pound romantic and dreamy woman, who is bullied every single day, decides to lose weight for good. However, this will change her life completely in a way never imagined.

In an early Mars colony where pregnancy is banned and resources are scarce, an older Black scientist fights efforts to terminate her surprising pregnancy.

A man, Mr Skyness, is in the intensive care in the hospital, infected by covid 19. Suddenly a vision of a big bat appears at the window and he's drawn into a flight that changes his current circumstances.

Animation/metaphorical story inspired by the covid 19 pandemic, and the likelihood that the virus came from bats. It addresses the perspective of what can inspire human beings to change in challenging times, and the benign symbolism that can be perceived amidst a catastrophe

Imagine... if we had the power to create miracles. Imagine a Frequency we can access for knowledge, wisdom, and guidance to transform our lives overnight. Welcome to The FREQUENCY of Miracles. The Frequency is an energy field that exists everywhere, beyond time and space, powering the miracles we witness in our bodies, nature, and everyday life. It’s not separate from us—it’s within us. We've overlooked it because it is everywhere and everything, remaining untapped until now.

The harrowing journey of Afghani translators who risked everything to serve with U.S. troops but were left behind in the aftermath, along with the veterans and volunteers working to get them out alive and resettled in the US.

August 15, 2021, the Taliban seized the Afghan capital in a bloody show of power, creating panic and chaos as they ousted the Afghan government and abruptly ended the American presence in the country. Afghans who served with U.S. troops were instantly in danger, branded as traitors and marked for execution. The Gates of Friendship is the compelling story of the Afghan translators and their families left behind as the United States withdrew, forcing them to flee.

The Gift focuses on mental health and the traumatic impact it has on the individual and those whom they love. A chaotic family party erupts amidst a mother’s impending death to highlight the lack of support adult men sometimes encounter in coping with life’s struggles. The Gift asks the question of a society that often overlooks a person, who on the outside, appears to hold it all together. The film follows Nick's journey as he struggles to manage the end-of-life care for his mother while his siblings seem oblivious to the toll it is taking on his well being. The purpose of The Gift emerges as the story is told: Supporting and listening to those who deal with trauma, especially adult men.

When the world’s richest woman finally dies, her dysfunctional family gathers to see who gets which slice of the multi-billion dollar pie. What follows is a hilarious untangling of lies and betrayal.

The Heart of Long Beach is an anthology film where diverse cultures shine through the streets, uniting short stories of struggles, triumph, hope, pride, and love throughout the city.

A transformational film made to help us with the conflict of following passion while living reality.

An isolated teenager explores the past and his late father through the use of celluloid on his 16th birthday.

A young woman, grappling with her own authenticity in a world that feels increasingly artificial, forms a fleeting but profound connection with a kindred spirit who challenges her perceptions of reality and humanity.

In 1942, months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Los Angeles journalist fearing another Japanese attack, reluctantly teams up with a Japanese-American photographer to investigate a string of recent unidentified aircraft sightings.

This film is a USC MFA Thesis film.

The Long Rescue, a feature-length documentary, begins where most trafficking stories end: after the rescue. Following teenage survivors in Cebu, Philippines, the film explores how girls can recover from deep violation to find stability, love, and personal agency. Over six years, they grow from idealist teens into struggling young women – sobered, but driven by hard-won inner strength.
The film opens at the hidden shelter of My Refuge House, where the girls are full of laughter and song, eager to work toward a brighter future. In a world shrouded in confidentiality and shame, these teens want to show their faces and speak their truth. But as they leave the shelter, ghosts of the past emerge.

A Texas rancher inherits his great-great grandmother's stone farmhouse in Gettysburg, and after finding a secret time capsule, he and his wife unlock mysteries of his grandmother's past that may or may not, should have stayed hidden.

The protagonist is Summer Ray, a free spirit struggling with a past that tries to dominate her and pull her back into the life of darkness she grew up in. Yet, an unexpected trip to the Gettysburg Battlefield changes the course of her life forever. She unknowingly helps to awaken the Union and Confederate Unknown Soldiers and comes face to face with an angry ghost, the Union Colonel McDaniels. The antagonist, Woeburn also demands her demise! Will faith win?

"The Star of David: Symbol Beyond Time" explores the journey of the Star from mystical origins to contemporary significance: its ancient roots, its role in various cultures and religions, mathematical, physical and mystical properties, its poignant symbolism during the Holocaust, and its current embodiment of Jewish identity, strength, and endurance.

This is the third part in a trilogy of historical fiction films after "La Noche Antes" (2006) and "La Notte Prima" (2007). We explore what a public figure may have thought and said in an intimate conversation the night before they died. In "The Night Before" Black slave Sara Hemings fights for her freedom, and for that of her children with Thomas Jefferson, at the Virginia estate “Monticello” on the last night of Jefferson’s life, July 3, 1826. Opposing her is a White granddaughter of Jefferson, who tries to convince him to sell Sarah and the children on the slave auction block.

Logline:
Small town boy finds love through his Church and later, as an adult, suffers the loss of a guiding figure which shows him his true self.
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Studio 301's Mission:
Our mission is to tell stories on behalf of those who seek to do more good. “The Note” will become a portfolio piece for Studio 301 - a demonstration of our ability to elevate the voices of the most marginalized and vulnerable in our communities. Leveraged correctly, it will show others that we truly can make a difference through the art of storytelling. As the saying goes, no one trusts you to build a building until you’ve built a building.

Logline: When a person living with Alzheimer’s doesn’t recognize his wife and asks her to leave their home of twenty years, she must find a way back to care for the man she loves. Comps: This story is what you would get if you combined Still Alice with The Vow. The blend culminates in a heartfelt story of love, loss, and the strength of the human spirit. Tag Line: Their life together shattered before she could wipe the sleep from her eyes.

An exploration of end-of-life issues through the eyes of a mother and son. After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and after a lifetime of being dominated by the expectations of others, Fran makes the most consequential decision of her life and wants to exercise some control over her life before all control is taken away. Her son Terry, struggling to accept it, wants to parent the parent and cast a deciding vote in his mother’s quality and duration of life.

Years after his sister’s suicide, a grief-stricken man is pulled into a surreal reckoning with her memory — confronting the silence he inherited and the healing he never believed he deserved.

"The Phoenix" is a short film about a young girl who acquires superpowers and tries to mend her parents' struggling marriage.

The Power of the Drum is a feature documentary exploring the mystical world of African-rooted drumming and its incredible power to heal, communicate, and transform through its complex history and rich culture.

The film traces its roots to the Motherland and its journey through the Middle Passage, which helped lay the groundwork for its development as a powerful healing instrument.

Martin Greenfield learned to sew while mending shirts for the Gestapo in Auschwitz when he was fifteen, and went on to make suits for US presidents and stars. This is the story of America’s greatest tailor, and the bespoke menswear empire he left behind.

The mental breakdown of a black man processing grief as he battles alcoholism.

The Process is an experimental exploration of black men and mental health. In a world where examples of addiction and grief within the black community aren’t as varied as they deserve to be, The Process provides a unique outlet to reach audiences who aren’t being represented.

The film is lead by black creatives who wrote, directed and star in this short narrative; which adds to the authenticity of the story being told.

The Quiet Canadians is a high-stakes, modern-day spy thriller with a distinctly Canadian twist.
With stunning action scenes, deep-rooted espionage, and a hero who embodies intelligence over flash, we’re reimagining what it means to be a secret agent in today’s world.

Radiant is a fantasy drama set in the land of Zoran. The story follows a humble Shepherd named Tristan who inadvertently saves a princess named Neriana and through the events that unfold, they discover a hidden secret that threatens to overcome their Kingdom of light with a deep darkness. Together they must uncover this mystery and stop the ancient power before it's too late.
The script was written to fit an indie budget. Though it is fantasy we kept in mind what would be practical to film on a low budget and believe that it can be effectively executed given today's filming capabilities.

The Road to Record is a documentary project that includes several films and book that digs into the world of recording studios and the people who own and run them. Stories that dive into the past, present and look to the future as the recording industry has seen so many changes in the last 40 years. Since the 1950s recording studios have long been the lifeblood of the music business. But with the home studio revolution and digital recording, a major shift has occurred with many cases of dying facilities, aging engineers, and a revival of analog tape, consoles and vinyl records.

Bethany, a young woman, decides to work on a secluded farm for the near future at the suggestion of an acquaintance. As she meets the others that reside there, she discovers that they are a group of like-minded individuals who, through therapeutic exercises, expel information from their guests. They decide she needs to get to the root of her problems, whether she wants to or not.