In My Own Image Short Film Friendraiser

Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM, Reception following concert
Location: Portland Playhouse, Portland, OR

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, storytelling, and community spirit at the Portland Playhouse. Artist and first-time filmmaker Jacque Hammond cordially invites you to this friendraiser concert, a unique event designed to bring together art enthusiasts and supporters for a noble cause.

Experience the captivating narrative of Jacque Hammond's original screenplay. In My Own Image is a spellbinding exploratory short film unearthing a journey of identity and existentialism through an EcoWomanist lens. This poignant story, brought to life through live narration, explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and empowerment.

Delight in a live performance of the film’s evocative soundtrack with original music by Jacque Hammond, Darian Anthony Patrick, and Max Chanowitz, providing an auditory experience that complements the screenplay's narrative journey.

Musical Ensemble

Darian Anthony Patrick, Max Chanowitz, Roman Norfleet, Vaughn Kimmons, Harlan Silverman, Jesse Nelson, Gina Ramirez, Amenta Abioto, and Tiffany Dempsey

Live Narration by

Midnight Seed

Movement by

Akela Jaffi

Purpose

This friendraiser concert marks the launch of a crowdfunding campaign aimed at completing the production of the short film In My Own Image. Your presence and support are crucial for bringing this artistic vision to fruition. By attending, you become an integral part of a creative journey that seeks to inspire and connect the community through the power of storytelling and music.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly special. Reserve your spot today and join us in making In My Own Image a reality.

Jacque Hammond is a genre-bending singer, writer, and first-time filmmaker based in Portland by way of Los Angeles. Originally from Joliet, Illinois, she has written, produced, and performed for over a decade. She is a member of Portland’s Afro arts collective Be Present Art Group and alternative soul trio WRK!, and has performed at venues such as Wonder Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, and Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. She is a 2023 recipient of Portland Institute For Contemporary Art’s Precipice Fund and and 2024 recipient of Regional Arts and Culture Council’s Arts3c grant. Her music has been featured on OWN Network, STARZ, Max, Tribeca Film Festival, and more.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Portland Playhouse, 602 Northeast Prescott Street, Portland, United States