Investor Overview
Hormigas is an independent narrative feature film seeking strategic funding partners to support development, production, and distribution. This project combines cultural relevance with a contained production scope and strong festival positioning.
Financial Snapshot
Total Budget: $50,000 – $100,000
Funding Model: Hybrid (Grants + Private Investment)
Current Stage: Development
Use of Funds
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Production
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Post-production (sound, color, finishing)
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Festival submissions & delivery
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Marketing & distribution materials
Production Model
Hormigas is being produced independently to preserve creative integrity while maintaining a contained scope aligned with the story’s intimate nature.
The production model prioritizes:
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Lean, efficient shooting
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Strong pre-production
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Performance-driven storytelling
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Trusted collaborators from the original short film
This approach minimizes risk while maintaining professional production standards.
Distribution & Return Strategy
Distribution Goals
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Premiere at established film festivals
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Build momentum through the festival circuit
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Secure curated distribution
​Long-Term Vision
The film is designed to live beyond its initial release through:
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Educational screenings
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Community partnerships
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Ongoing cultural relevance
Investor Value Proposition
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Timely yet timeless subject matter
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Distinct narrative perspective
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Contained production risk
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Strong festival positioning
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Clear audience resonance
Investors are invited as strategic partners in the commercial life of the film, supporting elevated production value and long-term reach.
Distribution Goals
-
Premiere at established film festivals
-
Build momentum through the festival circuit
-
Secure curated distribution
Long-Term Vision
The film is designed to live beyond its initial release through:
-
Educational screenings
-
Community partnerships
-
Ongoing cultural relevance
Investor Value Proposition
-
Timely yet timeless subject matter
-
Distinct narrative perspective
-
Contained production risk
-
Strong festival positioning
-
Clear audience resonance
Investors are invited as strategic partners in the commercial life of the film, supporting elevated production value and long-term reach.
Market & Audience
Hormigas is positioned for:
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Festival audiences
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Socially conscious viewers
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Educational institutions
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Community-based programming
The film’s emotional authenticity aligns with independent narrative features that perform well through curated festival-driven distribution.
Filmmaker Background
Nancy Gamino is a filmmaker focused on character-driven storytelling and emotional honesty. Since moving from Tucson, Arizona to Los Angeles in 2014, she has dedicated her work to the visual language of film and coming-of-age narratives.
Her work has received recognition in national screenwriting competitions. For her, filmmaking is defined by community, care, and the people involved in bringing stories to life.
Investor ContacT:
For access to the full pitch deck and financial details:
Email: nancygamino@icloud.com
Phone: (213) 292-3771
