Help Bring
Floating in Riverview to Life
A coming-of-age feature film about love, home, and the moment you finally believe you deserve more.
From award-winning director Julian Sibal
(Best Director & Best Screenplay — FilAm Creative Film Festival 2023)
Why This Film Matters
Floating in Riverview is a story about the in-between — the moment you’re stuck between who you were and who you’re trying to become. It’s about first love, family pressure, and the quiet moments that define who we choose to be.
It’s the kind of film that resonates with anyone who has ever felt stuck, dreamed beyond their hometown, or quietly fought for something more. Told through an AAPI lens, it’s a grounded, emotional story audiences crave but rarely see.
Your support directly fuels the cast, crew, and production that will bring this feature to life — and every contribution moves us one step closer to filming.
Where Your
Support Goes
Built from a detailed production budget of $398,816, ensuring every dollar is used intentionally.
Above the Line — $135,174
Covers director, cast, travel, and key creative roles — ensuring professional performances and a strong artistic vision.
Production — $144,312
Everything on screen: camera, lighting, sound, production staff, and locations across Chico, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Irvine.
Post-Production — $55,000
Editing, sound design, color, and score — the final polish that prepares the film for festivals and distributors.
Your Contribution Makes an
Immediate Impact
Every dollar directly moves Floating in Riverview closer to production.
These are the immediate needs your support helps fund.
Cast funding (from the $101,112 cast budget)
Camera package (budgeted at $30,000)
Lighting & electric (budgeted at $18,000)
Production sound (budgeted at $18,000)
Location rentals (budgeted at $15,000)
Crew support & meals
Festival publicity & legal (budgeted at $12,000 + $5,500)
Support the Film
Through a Donation
Every contribution helps bring Floating in Riverview closer to production.
Choose the level that feels right for you — every gift makes a difference.
$15 — Friend of the Film
Helps keep the project moving.
Name on our Supporter Page.
$50 — Community Supporter
Covers crew meals for a filming day.
Supporter Page credit + exclusive updates.
$100 — Riverview Backer
Directly supports camera, sound, and production needs.
Early look at the trailer + all previous benefits.
$250 — Filmmaker’s Circle
Helps secure locations, rentals, and key equipment.
Special Thanks in the credits + all previous benefits.
$500+ — Producer Pathway
A meaningful impact toward bringing the film to life.
Associate Producer consideration + all previous benefits.
Every contribution helps bring this film to life.
Interested in
Becoming an Investor?
Floating in Riverview is now inviting a limited number of equity partners who believe in meaningful, human stories and want to support the development of emerging filmmakers. We are building a project with festival potential, a strong Asian American cast, and a story grounded in universal themes of home, love, and ambition.
If you’re interested in learning more about investment opportunities, partnerships, or producer involvement, we’d love to connect.
A Compelling Story
A universal narrative grounded in identity, first love, and ambition.
A contemporary coming-of-age film with strong emotional resonance — the kind of story that performs well at festivals and connects with broad audiences.
A Proven Filmmaker
From award-winning filmmaker Julian Sibal.
Recognition for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the FilAm Creative Film Festival, plus a growing online audience, provides both artistic credibility and a built-in platform for visibility.
A Smart, Scalable Budget
A lean $390K production designed for maximum on-screen value.
A tightly-optimized budget strategy that minimizes overhead while ensuring a polished, festival-ready film.
For serious investor inquiries only. No obligation — information provided upon request.
Why This Film
Will Get Made
We’re not starting from scratch — Floating in Riverview is already in motion. These are the foundations that ensure we deliver the film with clarity, discipline, and intention.
A Developed Script
Nearly a decade in the making, the script has been refined through years of writing, analysis, and character work. The emotional arc is clear, the structure is tight, and the film is production-ready — built on themes that resonate universally but told through a distinctly Asian American lens.
A Professional Production Plan
A lean, strategically optimized $390K budget built to maximize every dollar on screen. The plan covers cast, crew, equipment, locations, and post with precision — intentionally designed to deliver a high-quality feature while maintaining the efficiency investors expect from an independent production.
Platform & Audience Reach
An active multi-platform audience across TikTok, YouTube, and social media has been following the development of the film in real time. Behind-the-scenes content, interviews, and the filmmaking journey have already built an authentic, growing community around the project.
Trusted Creative Leadership
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Julian Sibal — Best Director & Best Screenplay (FilAm Creative Film Festival). With completed short films earning 120K+ organic views and consistent recognition, investors can trust in a filmmaker with a clear voice, strong storytelling discipline, and a proven ability to deliver.
*Want a closer look at our production plan or budget?
Investor materials available upon request.*
Thank You
for Supporting Independent Film
Your belief in this project brings Floating in Riverview one step closer to becoming a reality. Whether you donate, invest, or simply follow the journey, you’re helping an independent story find its place on screen.
Every action - big or small - helps bring this film to life.