Beyond Me (film teaser)
Greetings! We are Hanna and Fauna, the creators of 'Beyond Me,' the film. “Beyond Me” is an intimate journey exploring gender identity and universal truths told through the language of dance and spoken word. Thank you for being a part of our creative journey. This film will offer a tender glimpse into our lives, a piece of our hearts, and a window into our souls. It is a blessing to share our art with the world.
Film Summary
"Beyond Me" will emerge as a visually striking film, intertwining the radiant mosaic of Fauna's inner world with the dynamic rhythm of human existence. The narrative invites audiences into a flowering of consciousness, exploring deep universal truths while witnessing the dissolution of identity against the backdrop of battling shadows. Directed by Fauna's partner, Hanna, audiences are transported into the dance of yin and yang in Fauna's life. The film, marking the debut collaboration of the LGBTQ couple, artfully pays homage to the harmonious embodiment of both masculine and feminine spirits within a singular body. The film will radiate an ethereal aura, embodying poetry in motion. This creation will exude the essence of where all lines of identity blur, and consciousness cascades through the body, manifesting its myriad expressions.
Fauna’s Story
I am Fauna—an ever-evolving movement artist and poet, dancing with the fluidity of my identity. While honoring my physical form, I feel a longing to align with the masculine essence as I embrace my feminine qualities. I am the convergence of dualities, two spirits intertwined as one. I’m here to harmonize the battles within my inner and outer worlds. I exist in the space where realms collide, where yin and yang converge, where everything and nothing meet.
This film is an intimate collaboration between me and my beloved. I feel as though she has provided me with a sacred platform to authentically express myself, allowing the landscape of my mind and heart to be captured and witnessed.
-Fauna
Directors Statement
I believe humans are living, breathing portals, reflecting the godliness within one another. And in the lens of my camera, I find a sacred instrument, capturing not just moments but the very essence of godliness in others. We are here to see the divine in the dirt, to bask in our individuality, embracing everything that makes us more human and less robot.
Filmmaking is one of the ways I honor the intimacy of life—a medium to convey my innermost feelings. I capture moments with four eyes: the two that are visible, my third—the invisible one in the middle, and the fourth, which is my camera. Every frame holds multitudes. The entire galaxy exists in a single moment.
-Hanna
Film FuNDRAISING Goals
Captivating Original Score: Your generous contribution will be utilized to create a captivating, all original soundtrack.
Musicians Collaboration: We will use the funds to collaborate with talented musicians, adding depth and richness to the auditory elements of our film.
Studio Time for Soundtrack: A portion of your contribution will be allocated for studio time, ensuring the highest quality recording for our original soundtrack.
International Exploration: A significant portion of the funds will enable us to travel to Barbados and Puerto Rico, capturing the essence of Fauna's lineages.
Equipment Upgrade: Your support will be allocated towards upgrading Hanna's camera equipment, allowing us to capture higher quality footage and up-level the overall production quality.
Submission Fees for Film Festivals: Your support will cover the necessary fees for submitting our film to various festivals globally, giving us the opportunity to showcase our creation to diverse audiences.
Project Nurturing: Your support and generosity provide us with the necessary time and space to nurture our project, ensuring its successful development from conception to fruition.
Diversity and Inclusivity: Your contribution plays a crucial role in supporting emerging artists and contributing to the expansion of LGBTQ narratives in film.
PRESS
Radio IntervieW’s
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Jaguar Mary X engages in a captivating dialogue with Fauna Echo, a Kingston-based artist, wellness guide, and movement artist. Together, they explore the intricacies of collaboration with her partner and the mystique of multi-dimensional beings, igniting a passionate exchange that stirs the senses.
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In this episode, Erica indulges in a tantalizing conversation with Fauna Echo and their partner, Hanna. At the heart of their dialogue lies their collaborative film project, 'Beyond Me,' and the alluring IndieGoGo campaign crafted to procure funds for its development. Before delving into intricate particulars, let's emphasize the purpose and objectives of 'Beyond Me.
Thank you to those who have already contributed. Deep gratitude for those who have helped build the foundation.
A special thanks credit will go to the following incredible individuals for donating $111 or more:
