In the noisy movie and film landscape - why should I care about “home free”?

Why is “Home Free” Important

Queerness, transness, deafness, mental health- these are all central themes of this story without really needing to be mentioned as such.

Queer people have entire lives before and after coming out. We need representation of those people LIVING their lives just as everyone else does.

Deaf people are often looked at as having a “disability” and frequently garner sympathy from those they meet when, in reality, Deaf Culture is a beautiful thing that many Deaf people are PROUD to be a part of.

Mental health is portrayed in media in such a way that the character experiencing it only really exhibits adverse side effects, and the character is never seen as more than their mental health. A LOT of mental health side effects are things that keep the person SAFE, and they do not define who the person is.

Lastly, many romances in the media focus on depicting a dependence on romantic love for the characters to feel whole. It is essential to show that one does not need a romantic relationship to be “okay” - especially after losing someone they love.

This kind of diverse and positive representation is more important than ever as we, as a society, learn, grow, and evolve.

What people are saying

  • TABLE READ FEEDBACK

    ACTORS,
    PARTICIPANTS

    "Thank you for having me for the table read! It was a great story, I loved it!"

    "This story is gorgeous. I want to see this in a feature length film form very much"

  • DEAF FILMMAKER

    TABLE READ PARTICIPANT

    "The script is compelling and thought-provoking, with layers of emotion and depth that really draw you in. Participating in the table read allowed me to see the potential for this story to resonate with many audiences. It’s a bold and unique project that tackles important themes with care and authenticity. I’m excited to see how it develops!”

  • GABI SWAIN

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    “I’ve been obsessed with this story ever since Zoey told me about their script. It is so obviously a labor of love, and a story told from an insider’s perspective. And to be based on real-life events is even more compelling. I’m so thrilled to be able to support this project”