Inspire Film Productions tell stories aimed at inspiring our viewers to think and care about the common humanity of our subjects and their quest to live an authentic life. We are committed to producing films that invite our viewers to be inspired by and moved to deeper levels of awareness and personal change in their own quest for authenticity.
As digital storytellers, we serve as video journalists who operate first and foremost with an understanding of our common humanity and authentic living.
We can assist you in producing the following film products:
• Business promotional films or commercials
• Films for teaching purposes
• Films that demonstrate a product or service
• Documentary films that focus on a
particular issue or subject
• Films that document a company event
• DVD keepsakes of personal journeys,
ceremonial passages, memorials, and
celebrations
The idea of authenticity and living a culturally authentic life, although vaguely understood, are thoughts shared by people of all ethnic groups and cultures. Our films not only provide insights into the shared hopes, dreams and challenges of African-Americans, but seem to motivate audiences of various ethnicities to reflect on their own ancestral connections and cultural pride and to embark on their own personal quest of reconnecting with their cultural ancestry.
Cindy Ball, Filmmaker
Wes Barnard, Production Manager
Want to learn more about the migration of African-Americans to Ghana?
Contact the filmmakers and invite them to your institution or order a DVD and discussion guide and schedule your own group viewing and discussion. Appropriate for middle school, high school, college, community, and religious groups.
Cindy_Wes_Team SpeakerProfile2.pdf
The African-American connection to the continent of Africa is undeniably spiritual, cultural, and physical. "An African-American Quest for Authenticity is an insightful and inspiring documentary that reveals why many African-Americans chose to make the journey to Ghana, West Africa to live an authentic life. Twenty-one African-Americans compare their experiences living in America with their experience living in Ghana. They have discovered a sense of peace, joy and spiritual renewal that only returning to the Africa provides. The 'repatriates' dispel many myths about Africa, misconceptions about returning, and presents another side of African not typically portrayed by mass media. This film captures the true spirit, challenges and joys these repatriates experience as they live their authentic lives reconnecting to the Motherland -- Africa.
Ndanu from Indianapolis, IN says this about the film.
Stymie from Texas says this ...
Loida from the Phillipines had this to say ...
I read and I watched this film of Cindy. I really like it because not only African American can relate to the story also other people who live in the foreign land. They should not forget their origin even though you are not born in your original land. We should not forget who we are where we came from and what culture we have.
Emmanuel - Student from Ball State University in Muncie, IN has this to say about the presentation ...
Who are these Ghana Repatriates?
Abiodun Harris Adjoa Childs
Art Richardson Coretta Owusu
Carol Asamoah David Jawara
Dr. Angel Chambers Linda Owusu
Malkia Brantuo Hamet Maulana
Seitu Nurullah Erinn Ransom
Janet Butler Donal Godfrey
Winnifred Godfrey Aaishah Levi
Hasid Levi
William Brown
Rabbi Nathanyah Kohain
IMAHKUS Njinga Okofu Ababio
Nana Kwabena Opoku Prempreh
Visit their business websites
www.oneafricaghana.com
www.esteemguesthouse.com
www.tcphotels.com
www.luxecc.com
www.telligentwireless.com
www.opportunitiesinafrica.net
www.icecoolwater.com
www.ashesi.edu.gh
www.akomainternationalacademy.com
"Africa is home.
Your inheritance is here.
You should come and get it."
Adjoa Childs
Ghana Repatriation & Investment Tours
Greetings!
Join Africa for the Africans on another incredible journey to the motherland. Our upcoming Ghana Repatriation & Investment Tours are:
Oct 26 - Nov 8, 2011 and Feb 22 - Mar 6, 2012.
Experience a vibrant Africa with a mix of Roots, Culture, Paradise, Night Life, Shopping, Networking, Business, Investment opportunities and more.
Register online at www.africafortheafricans.org . A $400 deposit is required to reserve your seat.
Don't miss out on the experience of a lifetime. All tour information can be viewed from the main menu of our website. Spaces are limited so reserve your seat today.
Press Release Ghana Tours 2011.pdf
Click the icon above to view press release.
Web Resources
www.africafortheafricans.com
http://www.aaaghana.org
www.diasporaafricanforum.org
http://www.inmotionaame.org
www.livinglegacy.com
www.livinginblack/oneafrica.com
www.abibitumikasa.com
www.info-ghana.com/repatriation
www.GhanaDot.com
www.expat.com/ghana
www.ghanaweb.com
www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/index.html
http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/maai2/index.htm
"Milestones in Black History" -
http://www.usa-people-search.com/content-milestones-in-black-history.aspx
(Compliments of Abby, a student with Tutors in Delaware)
JOIN THE VISIONARY SPIRIT NETWORK and
EMERGING FILMMAKERS
Support the independent filmmaking of Inspire Film Productions and emerging filmmakers by becoming a SUPPORTER or SPONSOR.
You can help us make history --- make OUR history. Get involved with producing documentaries that tell honest and inspiring stories about the African-American experience and history. Supporter and Sponsor benefits are listed below.
Contact us directly to support emerging filmmakers.
SUPPORTER LEVELS & BENEFITS
Level Amount Benefits
Friend $ 25 - $249 Thank you receipt and DVD signed by the filmmaker.
Fan $ 250 - $499 Same as above, plus 2 complimentary tickets to a new
release screening.
Leader $ 500 - $999 Same as above, plus name listed in the credits in the film
under Special Thanks and on our website for 6 months.
History Maker $1,000 - $1,999 Same as above, plus name listed on website for 12
months.
Donate
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
Spectator $2,000 - $2,999 Thank you card, receipt, signed DVD, 4 pre-release
tickets for a future film, special thanks in the film
credits, and notification of future film screenings.
Promoter $3,000 - $3,999 Same as above, plus named in the credits of the film
of choice, logo on website as sponsor for 6 months.
Advertiser $4,000 - $4,999 All aforementioned benefits plus strategic
product placement in the selected film in development,
logo on printed material and listed on website for 12
Collaborator $5,000 - $9,999 All aforementioned benefits, plus influence
the next film to be produced.
Executive Producer $10,000 - $30,000 To commission a short film.
For further information or if you have questions, contact the filmmaker.
Instructions: Determine the pricing scale that fits your particular use and select it in the Shopping Cart. Follow the PayPal instructions to make a secure purchase. Your order will be shipped within 2 business days.
A. Home Use - $25.00 plus shipping and handling. (Film Only)
Home video purchasers may use the videos in non-institutional contexts only. The DVD is copyright protected and is for home use only. It may not be used in class, circulated in an institutional library or be exhibited to the general public.
B. Libraries, Community Organizations, Public/Private/Charter Schools, HBCUs - $50.00 plus shipping & handling. (Film + Discussion Guide)
ONLY school institutions, public libraries, community organizations (such as church groups and civic organizations) and historically Black Colleges and Universities may purchase titles at this price. This purchase includes public viewing rights at the institution of purchase. Institutions are to direct interested viewers to the website for purchase. A Discussion Guide, which is coorelated to the US Common Core Standards, is included and may be reproduced for instructional purposes. This order must be made by an authorized representative of the institution and sent to an institutional address or ordered on institutional letterhead.
C. Corporations, Government Agencies, Colleges & Universities - $195.00 plus shipping & handling. (Film + Discussion Guide)
Colleges, Universities, Corporations and Government Agencies must pay the full list price. The Discussion Guide is included and may be reproduced for instructional purposes. This purchase includes public viewing rights at the instution of purchase ONLY. Institutions are to direct interested viewers to the website for purchase. This order must be made by an authorized representative of the institution and sent to an institutional address or ordered on institutional letterhead.
Bulk Ordering: A discount of 20% is available if five or more copies of the documentary are purchased at the same time.
Please do not duplicate. Copyright protected. Your support of our films is very much appreciated.
Photographic DVD Keepsakes: Prices start at $200.
Classic Version $200 for up to 40 photos with up to 2 songs.
Elite Version $300 for up to 60 photos and up to 3 songs.
Gold Version $450 for up to 80 photos and up to 5 songs.
OTHER FILM NEEDS: To invite the filmmakers to your institution or group, to discuss public screening licensing, or your commerical and/or documentary film needs, contact us at cindy_inspirefilms.net.
Home Viewing
$25
Library. School. Org. Church
$50
Corporate. Govt. Universities
$195
DVD Keepsakes
Up to 40 photos. 1 song
$200
Checkout
Reach Us By
Cindy Ball
cindy_inspirefilms.net
317.979.0231
Wes Barnard
wes_inspirefilms.net
317.370.8719
Voice Message Center
317.641.0550
We would love to hear from you, but because we are independent filmmakers, please allow us 24 hours to return your phone call.
