SYNOPSIS :
Ethan, once a rock star on the verge of greatness, now spends his days running a small, forgotten record shop, drowning in regret and the ruins of his past. Music, the thing that once gave his life meaning, now only serves as a painful reminder of what he’s lost—his career, his love, and his way forward. His quiet world is upended when he meets Lila; a passionate yet grief-stricken young woman.
After the sudden loss of her father, Lila has abandoned her dreams of becoming a musician altogether. Her passion, now buried beneath painful memories, is a constant reminder of her loss. When their paths cross, Ethan is moved by her story, although initially reluctant, agrees to mentor her. In Lila, he sees echoes of his younger self—untapped potential, fierce ambition, and a deep sorrow mirroring his own.
Through late-night jam sessions, shared stories, and flashbacks to his troubled past, Ethan begins to rediscover his love for music—and for life. As he confronts the emotional scars that have held him back, he starts to heal, and Lila begins to find her voice again. Together, they forge a path of healing, redemption, and second chances, learning that while the past may be imperfect, the future is still theirs to create.
WHY IS THIS STORY IMPORTANT?
In a world where we often feel defined by our past mistakes and struggles, Broken Strings highlights the power of redemption and the possibility of starting over. It’s a story about confronting fears, healing from loss, and how embracing human connection can help us rediscover our purpose. Through Ethan and Lila’s journeys, the film showcases how shared passions—like music—can unite, heal, and help us reconnect with lost parts of ourselves. With the right support and a willingness to change, new beginnings are always possible, reminding us that it’s never too late to pursue lost dreams, heal old wounds and start anew.
WHAT WILL YOUR DONATIONS CONTRIBUTE TO?
This film is a deeply personal project and our team is passionate about bringing this story to life, but we need your support to make it happen. Your generous donations will go towards…
Production Costs: Your contribution will help us secure various locations and venues, rent industry standard equipment, and craft the perfect atmosphere with props, costumes, and set design that truly bring the story to life.
Travel & Catering: To ensure our cast and crew are able to focus on creating their best work, donations will cover essential travel and accommodation costs, as well as allow us to provide catering to our team during long days on set.
Music & Score: Music is at the very heart of this film. Your donations will help us to collaborate with local, talented musicians and composers, and also allow us to equip them with the software they need to create an original soundtrack that enhances our story.
Post-Production & Editing: To ensure a polished, cinematic final product, your support will go towards professional editing software, colour grading tools, sound design, and visual effects that elevate our storytelling.
Fair Compensation for Talent & Crew: If our goal is reached we will have the opportunity to pay our talented crew, actors, and musicians fairly for their time and expertise. Your contributions will help us to ensure that everyone involved is properly compensated for their hard work.
Distribution & Festival Submissions: Once the film is complete, we want to share it with the world. Contributions will help fund submissions to film festivals, distribution efforts, and promotional materials so we can bring this story to a global audience.
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