Rhythm

And that’s a wrap on our Seed & Spark campaign! Once again, we are so thankful for all your support and we are so excited to show you all the documentary when it’s done. Next up for us, we’re going to continue working with our editor and getting the post production final touches so we can start submitting for film festivals later this year. We’ll continue to update you all here and we’ll be fulfilling those Seed & Spark incentives throughout the next few weeks, so make sure to check your emails. And we’ll always say it again, thank you all!

We are only a little over $3,000 away from our goal!!! There’s only 3 days left in our Seed & Spark campaign and we really need your help to spread the word for this final push! We are so so thankful for all the support thus far and can really FEEL the project coming together. Please share this with anyone you think might be interested in helping music and arts education! We’re eager to share Floyd’s story and to make our impact as big as possible. Link in bio for more on the project and to donate!

Sneak peak of our film poster by @jovani.batuyong ! This is just one of our MANY incentives on our Seed & Spark page. At the $25 tier, the “Bass Drummer,” you’ll not only get a high res copy of this poster, but also a curated gospel and soul music playlist curated by Floyd and the production team. Link in bio for the fundraiser page!

First fundraising initiative done! Thank you to @kaleenacrw for collaborating with us, and helping us raise over $300! We plan to do more fundraising initiatives with fellow artists in the future, so definitely stay tuned. We’re also reaching out to other potential collaborators and sponsors outside our network who resonate with our mission, so send any connects our way if you can! Appreciate all the support and help 💚

We are doing an artist collaboration sale with @kaleenacrw to help fundraise for our Seed & Spark! 🖼️ For $20, Kaleena will digitally draw an album cover of your choice + any personalizations 🎶 To order, DM us @rhythm_documentary or Kaleena @kaleenacrw for what album you would like, your email, and complete your order via Venmo @Kaleenakq . All of the sales will go to our Seed & Spark in the end to help us hit our greenlight! Orders will be up for the next ~48 hours and end Monday afternoon. Your drawing will be sent to you after the ordering window via email. Kaleena is an incredible multimedia artist of 15+ years, with accomplishments such as earning the Congressional Art Competition Award, and having had her work displayed publicly nationwide. You’ve might’ve seen her mural work around several major cities and public spaces including your local Trader Joe’s 🤩 We’re really excited to work with her and share her work with you all! 💚

Meet Floyd! He is the main subject of our documentary and we’re so honored to be able to tell his story. Whether you’re a past student or just meeting him for the first time through our page, we hope you follow along for the journey as we tell this story about reinvention, finding purpose, and the deep impact educators have on their communities. Check out the link the our bio for more deets on the documentary!

We’re over one week in on our 30 day campaign on Seed & Spark ✅ Thank you all for the initial support! It really means the world and every cent, share and comment counts. As always, check out the link in the bio for more info on our project and how you can help bring Floyd’s story to life. We’ve got some initiatives ready for the rest of the campaign so please stay tuned 👀

Every dollar counts in bringing Rhythm to life. From editing and color to sound mixing and festival submissions, here’s a peek at how your contribution directly supports the story:     ⁃    Post Sound Mix 🎧     ⁃    Color Grading 🎨     ⁃    Editing 🧑‍💻     ⁃    Travel Reimbursement ✈️     ⁃    Music Licensing 🎵     ⁃    Festival Submissions 🎟️ We want to make sure this film can be the best it can be, and that we can share it with world 🌎 Your support helps us preserves Floyd’s legacy for the students, families, and communities he has impacted. Check out the full wishlist + support the campaign at the link in our bio! 🥁🎥

Peter Williams: Director of Photography 🎥 @peter_mw_dp With a sharp eye and a relentless dedication to capturing the perfect shot, Peter is an exceptional DP and outstanding collaborator in telling Floyd’s story 📸 As a child, Peter’s introduction to filmmaking was creating LEGO stop motion animations. This early exposure to patience, attention to detail, and the cinematic craft set him on a journey to become a cinematographer 🚂 From filming church services, to buskers in the streets of Memphis Tennessee, Peter brings a unique perspective and can do attitude to his work 💪 Learn more about Peter’s contributions to the project and support Rhythm with the link in our bio! 🥁

RHYTHM: A SHORT DOCUMENTARY (TEASER) We have officially launched our fundraising campaign on Seed & Spark for our short documentary, Rhythm, directed by @yourpalasher Rhythm is a story about legacy, reinvention, and the lasting impact of mentorship. Drum teacher Floyd Kennedy has spent over 40 years building a music program at Natomas High School in Sacramento that became more than just a class—it became a catalyst in transforming the lives of thousands of students. Now, as he prepares for the next chapter, the film follows his journey of moving forward, and discovering new ways to inspire beyond the classroom post-retirement. Floyd has personally had a massive impact on me as an artist, aspiring educator, and human being. While this film is a tribute to him, it is equally an exploration and celebration of mentors everywhere, who relentlessly dedicate themselves to improving students’ lives, despite difficult circumstances. We have already filmed 40 hours of footage (and 30,000 gigabytes, wow!) and are now raising funds to bring this documentary to life in post-production. Now, we need your help to get it across the finish line and in front of everyone we can. Your support helps us tell this story with the depth and care it deserves. Please check out our Seed & Spark site (link in bio) to learn more! Any support truly means the world to us, and we appreciate you sharing with anyone who would connect with this story.