IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD, A COMMUNITY TO MAKE A FILM

Tiny penis. Socially awkward. Physically unappealing — seldomly portrayed as the object of desire, Asian men are instead targets of mockery, disdain, or revulsion— their stories discarded.

But the injustice is not always marked by explicit verbal or physical assaults. It emerges when we are silenced by the apathy towards our pain and the lack of resources to acknowledge and validate our struggles.

The alarming surge of anti-Asian violence during the Covid-19 pandemic only underscored the dangers of allowing a voiceless and marginalized population to go unheard and unaccounted for. This is why I became driven, seeking every opportunity to showcase the diversity and humanity of Asian American experiences to dismantle harmful stereotypes and foster greater understanding and acceptance.

SWS, as feature film. requires a budget of $150,000 for production, and up to date, our team has raised $40,000 in grants and donations. 100 percent of your donation is tax deductible, as SWS is a fiscally sponsored project under FILM INDEPENDENT, which is a testament to the impact and relevance of the film’s subject matter.

Your contribution makes a profound difference in giving voice to underrepresented communities - those who do not have the opportunity to tell their stories. To contribute to the project please click on the DONATE.

Further info available below.

Film Independent, a non-profit independent media arts organization, will receive grants for the charitable purposes of SWS, provide oversight to ensure that grant funds are used in accordance with grant agreements, and provide reports as required by the grantor. Contributions for the charitable purposes of SWS must be made payable to Film Independent and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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Film Independent absorbs the credit card transaction fees that occur with each online transaction, which can be between 2.5% and 3.5%. For this reason, they ask donors wishing to give in larger increments $10,000 or above send them a check, wire transfer or direct deposit via ACH transfer.

When sending a check, please make it out to Film Independent, Inc. and include SummerWinterSummer in the memo line. Their office address:

Film Independent, Inc.
Attn: Fiscal Sponsorship 5670 Wilshire Blvd. 9th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90036

Wire Transfers & ACH (Direct Deposit)

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