Campania In-Felix on IDA
The International Documentary Association is now featuring Campania In-Felix on their website. It is possible to make a tax-deductible donation by visiting IDA’s website. We are hoping at the moment to spread the word to as many people as possible.
At this moment, we are looking for funding to cover the travel and living expenses of our crew for a month of shooting in Naples this summer. Every little penny counts and if you’re unable to donate, please spread the word to as many people as possible as we need a supporting audience at the moment.
Coming soon are also fundraising and promotional events for the film. So, stay tuned for more updates!
GREAT NEWS!
It is, indeed, great news! Campania In-Felix has now a fiscal sponsor. This means a lot for this project and for us involved in this project. This documentary is now affiliated with the International Documentary Association. IDA is now the film’s fiscal sponsor, which means simply one thing: every single donation that you want to make is going to be tax deductible as IDA holds a non-profit 501 (c) (3) status. Soon, you will be able to see the film’s information on IDA’s website along with easy ways to donate online.
We only have a few months before we head to Naples, Italy, to film this project. But before we do so, we really need funding to make this happen. Every little penny helps. Please, remember that your donation will be be tax deductible and all we need at the moment is funding to cover travel and living expenses for two of our crew members.
Updates on how to donate coming soon. Very soon!
Vasca San Sossio – a story to be told
Photo Courtesy of www.marigliano.biz
It’s been a while since the last post so I want to give some new updates about the film and other developments. I’m currently in touch with people from the area of the Triangle of Death whose health has been affected for direct exposure to toxic waste. Being miles and miles away from the area, the communication is unfortunately very slow. But I’m getting to know several people who have been willing to share their stories.
One story in particular deserves attention. This is the story revolving around Vasca San Sossio where material and leftover from cars, called “car-fluff” was buried and hidden decades ago in this area in the town of Marigliano. It was only on Feb. 12, 2006 where the people living around the contaminated area noticed smoking coming out of the soil. After digging around the soil, they discovered the material that for several years had interacted with the soil and groundwater.
About 30 families that live in the area have been suffering from illnesses and manifesting physical conditions that are typical of those who live in contaminated areas. Some of these families have been willing to talk and share their stories.
Why donate money to this film?
I just wanted to write a quick post explaining the function of the donate button that you see on top right side of this page. Anyone can donate money by clicking on that button. The donation will occur through a simple paypal transaction.
The purpose of the donation is to help raise funding for the documentary Campania In-Felix (Unhappy Country) – funding that will go directly into the production of the documentary and will allow me and my colleague Matt Nager and possibly an audio person to cover the travel and living expenses during the shoot of the documentary.
Production should take 2-3 months so 2 or 3 of us are planning to spend that time next summer in the region of Campania in Southern Italy. Whatever you can contribute will be of great help to us.
Campania In-Felix new trailer
This is the second trailer for Campania In-Felix (Unhappy Country), which gives a more clear idea of what the film is about.
Trailer Screening at UNT
Campania In-Felix will screen its trailer before the screening of Invisible Children at UNT at 9:00PM.
Come out and support us!
