RISK: At-Risk Girls Behind The Camera

We’re deep in the middle of production in our second year of the RISK: At-Risk Girls Behind the Camera project. After our extremely successful 2007 program, we’ve come back to Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri to work with 30 new at-risk teen girls. Their stories are amazing and some heart-breaking and we know we’re making a difference in their lives. Our passion for movies crosses all boundaries as the girls make their own films and learn about the Freedom Writers, tolerance, and even Anne Frank.

We urgently need your help raising needed donations and sponsors for our at-risk teen girl project. Please donate any amount - it will all help. Many donors choose to sponsor-a-girl for $500, but every $25, $50 and $100 amounts are a huge help. With a project this enormous it’s critical for us to ask YOU for help. Please consider donating to really give a girl so much hope right here in America.

“I really need your help. I’ve put everything I have into the Girls Behind the Camera program including my body and soul, but even with over 100 volunteers I’ve spent literally everything I have so that I can help make over 50 at-risk teen girls lives better. As a side-note, some of you know the medical hurdles I’ve faced in the last two years and I certainly don’t want to re-live the stresses of 2007. Your support is needed now more than ever. The money will go to supplies, clothes, and food for the over 50 girls in our program. It will also go towards medical bills. I have 3 chronic diseases which is also a subject of the film. I love leading this massive project… I will not give up! It’s the dream of a lifetime”. Director Veneruso tells us that “Any project of this magnitude would take its toll on the team leaders. It is a program in two cities, a feature documentary, and an on-going mentorship program”.

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WHAT WOULD MY DONATION/MONEY GO TOWARDS?
This isn’t just a donation — you’ll definitely get something in return. Each donation comes with a sponsorship level so donors can get letters from the girls, passes to the film premiere, copies of the DVD, and much more. You’ll also receive full credit in the film for being an Angel. Corporate or Group Sponsorships are also available. Any amount is extremely appreciated. We can’t stress enough that whatever you can spare, be it $25 or $50, or $100 would really help us.

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HOW TO MAKE A DONATION:
To donate, please goto our DONATE PAGE or feel free to call us at (323) 829-0180. We can process your credit card right over the phone. if you prefer, tax-deductible checks can be written and mailed to Red Echo Group, 299 North Paseo, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106.

Also, Paypal Donations are a quick and easy way we’ll receive your donation. To pay via Paypal, please click here. Feel free to call our production office for any info/details. Our production phone is 323.829.0180 - you’ll hear music rather than a phone ring.

Thanks so much,
Girls Behind The Camera Team

P.S. We are continuing our search for hiring crew in the Los Angeles area: film editors, asst. editors, and volunteers. If you are interested, simply send your resume.

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Hi all!  We just finished the Texas portion of our film shoot (end of June 2008) with the lovely Ms. Footnick.  It was such a wonderful experience to see my old vice-principal.  She did a great interview and got us in the great mood to finish the program with the 2008 segments in Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri.Since I’m so involved with all aspects, I want to also note that I am getting stronger everyday.  I am so pleased that we have the details locked for Kansas City.  I wish that the same was true for St. Jo.  There are so many details that go into making the Girls Behind the Camera program a success.  It looks like we have great teammates on board for 2008.  The next critical steps are getting the St. Jo dates locked so we can begin inviting everyone.Finally, I’d like to request for anyone visiting this site  - in fact I’d like to urge you to consider sponsoring a girl for the 2008 program with a donation of $100 (heck, even $5, $10, or $25 would help!).  It will really change their lives.  Thanks so much, Tara Veneruso, Director.PS- I’ve begun blogging about the “making the movie” on MoviesByWomen.com.   There are also great podcasts on the site that you can listen to (or watch) about how to make films.

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