STATES
UNITED
A collective call to action…
“This represents one of the broadest state-level solidarity actions in modern history.”
On January 29th, 112 legislators from 27 States came together to stand with Minnesota for a day of solidarity. Triggered by the murder of American citizens, Cora Neumann, Senator from Montana, called on the nation to stand up against federal overreach. This is the first time State Lawmakers gathered since the Hartford Convention in 1814.
Filmmakers, Kate Brantley and Sarah Hughen, jumped on a plane, and traveled with Cora to Minneapolis and the Capitol. They were the only independent filmmakers in attendance that day.
In order to COMPLETE this
film we need your support.
Any amount you can contribute goes a long way.
Your support will go towards: all production costs; filming, editing, sound, color, clearance rights, marketing and distribution.
As soon as we hit our initial goal, post production will begin.
If desired, your name or business will appear in the credits listed as “This film was made possible with support from __”
Our goal is to execute this film for immediate release due to the highly time sensitive topic surrounding ICE activity in Minneapolis and around the nation. After completion, we plan to submit to film festivals to widen the reach of visibility.
We believe this film will have a great impact during a time when our nation needs to have hope.
Please join us and help support this important short film about the rare, hopeful moments that can be achieved inside the walls of our government.
the team…
With roots in South Louisiana, Kate Brantley brings a rich and diverse background to her work through a variety of artistic endeavors beyond film. She has called Italy, London, Montana, and New York City home in her educational pursuits of film and journalism as well as music and wine. She holds an MA in Broadcast Jounralism with professional credits at BBC, CNNi and CBS. As a two-time Emmy Award-winning producer and member of the Directors' Guild, she’s driven to share the stories and experiences that shape us, connect us and deeply resonate. In between projects, good luck finding her.
Kate Brantley
Sarah is a passionate advocate for positive storytelling and community engagement. A lifetime of extensive travel has inspired her to share these deeper connections by founding Sea State, an immersive study abroad company, as well as co-founding Foster the Earth, a nonprofit dedicated to offering underserved youth access to the great outdoors. Hughen is originally from Wisconsin but resides in Montana, where she’s balancing nearly being an empty nester with the new hobby of beekeeping to satiate her addiction to honey.
sarah hughen
Victoria(she/her/ella) is an Indigenous Bolivian-American (Aymara) director and editor passionate about telling stories centered on matriarchal lineage and cultural heritage. She lives in Bozeman, Montana creating documentary films and amplifying Indigenous artists through non-profit work. Cheyenne tells intimate familial stories with a reciprocal community-driven approach at the intersection of cultural care and artistic healing.
victoria cheyenne
McKade is a filmmaker and commercial director focused on strong visuals, mood, and clarity. He has been the Director of Photography of 2 features, as well as countless short films, commercials, and music videos. He enjoys traveling with his wife and dog, testing strange cameras, and watching old esoteric movies.