GW Film Collective is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting independent filmmakers through fundraising assistance and facilitating connections within the industry.
CURRENT FILM ROSTER
PROOF OF CONCEPT - PRE PRODUCTION
At the turn of the 20th Century, two women vie for control of their social club, each trying to mold the group, and her opposite, to her will. Their confidence is shaken as they come to realize that not everything in their world is as black and white as it seems. As their movement grows beyond their control, each starts losing her grip on her personal dogma, questioning whether they are so different after all, and if everything they are risking in pursuit of their goal is worth the cost of attaining it.
“The Iris” is a short proof of concept film which will be used to pitch a full mini series.
“The work is its own reward”, Arthur Conan Doyle once said. For Sasha, the pursuit of the story, the script, production cycle, finishing the film and seeing an audience reaction, are the reward of a career in film. Every step is its own challenge that brings with it the opportunity to discover the look and feel of each unique story. His ultimate goals are to bring to life high-fantasy features, science fiction, and historical epics. After spending a year and a half in Los Angeles learning the craft from the best teacher available, the professional film set, he came back to PA to found Gravitywell Films.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
TOTAL BUDGET: $25,000
BUDGET REMAINING:: $22,500
SHORT FILM - PRODUCTION
“In this version of the anointing of Jesus' feet by Mary of Bethany, we dive deeper emotionally and visually into the heart of Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus; and her love and desire to surrender to Jesus according to the New Testament Gospels. Mary does the unexpected and sacrifices the rarest and most expensive perfume in the world by pouring it over Jesus to express her desire and love for him. As she does this, she is met with ridicule from a few of the observers. Get inspired and discover what it means to be brave and stand on your faith and convictions even when others are against you.”
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
Joshua Williams is a passionate visual artist and storyteller. Originally from West Philadelphia, Joshua's work has reached into the worlds of theater, film, and dance. At the young age of 8, Joshua began teaching himself 3-D animation and visual storytelling. After studying at the New York Film Academy, Joshua went on to work on many projects for organizations, political figures, and small businesses. Already Joshua has won multiple awards for his visual work in film, art, and storytelling. His work continues to inspire and touch the hearts of many who experience it.TOTAL BUDGET: $5,668
BUDGET REMAINING: $2,515
COMING SOON!
We are in the process of finalizing the third film in our current lineup.
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ABOUT GW FILM COLLECTIVE
Founded in Central Pennsylvania, the Collective aims to help filmmakers get their project across the finish line by connecting them to additional sources of funding through nonprofit sponsorship.
Making movies is extremely difficult and sometimes the difference between a finished film and an unfinished one comes down to one more investor.
Too often, filmmakers are required to make compromises that dilute their creative vision. It is our belief that independent creators should have the means to pursue their passion without sacrificing their personal integrity.
Through a series of criteria, we select qualifying projects to include in our current fundraising round. These projects must have a detailed plan and vision for completion as well as align with the core values of the Collective.
DISCLAIMER: The GW Film Collective does not endorse, nor accept onto its roster, films of a sexual, graphic, shock violence, gory, or anything otherwise deemed by us to be inappropriate, nature.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SASHA BILIK
Sasha is following a life-long draw to film and film making. Having spent a year and a half on films sets in Los Angeles, he moved back to PA where he was raised to start a film production company. His passion is for great films that make you feel, and a strong desire to bring to life wonderful stories himself. His goals with the Collective are to give support to independent filmmakers and connect quality artists with quality projects.
KIRI ALLEN
Kiri is an award-winning producer, writer, and actress, as well as a founding member of Gravitywell Films. She has dedicated her career to working professionally in both the film and theater industries, honing her craft through various projects. In addition to her extensive hands-on experience, Kiri has studied under industry professionals in Los Angeles and Ireland. After gaining valuable insights and expertise, she chose to return to her hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to contribute to the local arts scene.
ASHLEY BILIK
Ashley is an award-winning actress in film (awarded by NYC film awards & Los Angeles Global Film Festival). Her current acting credits include; short films, commercials, TV, web-series, and theatre. She also specializes in voice over acting. She has voiced over 100 gigs to date. Projects include; dubbing, animation, video game, commercial, audio book, and E-learning. She studied in Los Angeles with top industry professionals. She is one of the co-founders of Gravitywell Films where she focuses on writing and acting.
STEVE GALILEY
Dr. Galiley is President of the Shalom Institute and serves as Rabbi at Beit Shalom, a Messianic Jewish congregation in Utica, NY. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Kings University and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to his call to ministry, he was a recording engineer in Hollywood, working in studios that recorded for such luminaries as T-Bone Burnett, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, and Bruce Springsteen.
MICK ALLEN
Mick earned his degree in Communications and Music from Seton Hall University and went on to work at the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. His work there encouraged him to pursue his music career as a bass player in rock and jazz bands. He then worked designing and installing professional sound and audio recording systems before answering God’s call to full-time ministry. He retired from pastoring in 2022 and looks forward to using his diverse background to encourage others in the arts.