Echo Chamber

Tia Lakhaney | Film

Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau

$980.00 of $860 Raised

$980.00 of $1,111 Stretch Goal Raised

114%

25 Generous Donors

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Stretch Goal Message

30 Aug 2025

Your incredible support has already gotten us this far, and with additional funding, we can elevate this project to the next level:

Enhanced Production Value:

Secure premium filming locations that will bring our story to life
Add professional visual effects and post-production polish
Bring on an experienced editor to ensure crisp, engaging storytelling

Music & Audio:

Partner with talented musicians and secure proper audio rights

Supporting Our Community:

Provide extra compensation to our amazing cast and crew, like covering transport costs and thankyou gifts
Show appreciation to the generous property owners and community members who opened their doors when we were just starting out with nothing but passion and a dream

Every extra dollar helps us not just make a film, but build lasting relationships and give back to everyone who believed in us from day one. Together, we can create something truly special that honors everyone who made this journey possible.

Thank you so much, to everyone that has donated, or is following us on the journey, we love you! ❤️

Overview

Whakatōhea Pictures presents Echo Chamber, a powerful short film that illuminates the hidden struggles of depression among young adults and the complex journey of mental health recovery. We're crowdfunding to create an authentic, educational narrative that explores how high-functioning depression masks deep internal struggles and demonstrates the fine balance between helping and inadvertently enabling destructive behaviors. Through compelling storytelling, we aim to foster crucial conversations about mental health complexity while reducing stigma around seeking professional support.

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Donors

Delwyn Howlett
Ashley Padua
H Chambers
William Maloney

Let’s gooo
Andrew Kemp

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Project Updates

298 Days Ago

🎥 TEST SHOOT UPDATE: Preparing for Excellence

We're committed to delivering the highest quality possible for everyone who's supporting us, which is why we recently completed a crucial test shoot to fine-tune our approach and ensure we're fully prepared for the main production days.

This test shoot allowed us to work through our shot list, test lighting setups, rehearse direction for our actors on the day, and iron out any technical details with our crew. It's all about being professional and prepared when we roll cameras for real – because your support deserves nothing less than our absolute best effort.

A Huge Thank You to Cheryl and Her Family!

We're incredibly grateful to Cheryl and her wonderful family, who opened their home to us on a Wednesday evening at 9pm and let us film for two hours until around 11-11:30pm. Their generosity and belief in our project means the world to us. Having supportive people like Cheryl who are willing to help us bring this vision to life, even when it means disrupting their evening routine, reminds us why we're so passionate about this project and this amazing community we're building together.

This test shoot has given us the confidence and preparation we need to make the most of every moment during our official production days. We're ready to create something amazing!