BLUE JUNE | A True Story of What Prostitution is Really Like.

#bluejunefilm #shortfilm #bluejune
WARNING: The things you will see & hear in this film might be disturbing or trigger some viewers.
(recommend to watch with headphones!)
Prostitution, Sex Trafficking, & Exploitation is a global issue, and affects millions of women, men and children around the world - ways to get involved & find out more: www.bluejune.nz/ (or scan the QR Code at the end of the film)
Blue June was made with a zero dollar budget & was shot on a broken camera (ignore the quality of some images as there were many conflicts shooting this film in 4 days) . I am a full time filmmaker/missionary fully reliant on the generosity of others to help make these films possible.)
If you are interested in supporting or donating towards creating future films (& or donating towards Blue June) email me at [e-mail] or DM me on insta: @eden.co.films
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10% of ALL the donations I receive will go back to the following organizations that fight against Trafficking & Prostitution (AIM, Stop the Demand, Project Valentine)
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I spent the past 5 months creating this short film, Blue June. The script was a 2 ½ month process of working in close relationship with the survivor named Amy. We focused on what felt was the most important things people should know about the legal brothel system here in New Zealand. Everything that is said is a true story & direct words from a former prostitute (now survivor) named Amy.
It has been an honor and privilege being trusted with Amy & her story. I have been working with women in prostitution, brothels, strip clubs for the past few years & the stories I’ve heard all have a similar pattern mentioned to why women are in the industry and how they get involved. My hope is to raise awareness towards this injustice & help people see the need in their own backyard. Sex Trafficking/prostitution is everywhere around the world.
The film is called Blue June specifically to resemble how prostitution became decriminalized in June 2003 in New Zealand. Blue represents Amy’s favorite color.
New Zealand was the first country to decriminalize Prostitution, and in this film I will show the harmful effects it has been having on women who enter into Prostitution. (this is not something that just happened to Amy, but many woman proven to have the same following issues mentioned in their journey through prostitution.
I wanted Amy to be reflected in this film as much as possible (without actually showing her in the film) specific colors, and themes are represented custom to her story and the things she likes to do (sailing & painting, the color blue)
(special thank you to Walton for being the actress taking on the role of Amy. This film would have not been possible without your help.)
Songs & sound effects are all licensed by Artlist, Epidemic Sound & Music Bed.
This is a true story of what the legal brothel system does to women who have joined prostitution. Amy’s story is giving a voice in on what harms and effects are happening across the world.
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(decriminalized prostitution is not the same thing as legal prostitution, I understand the title might confuse people. Title meant to catch attention of those who are unfamiliar with the term)
This was my very first film fully solo - I picked up video last May & have seen how powerful sharing stories with a camera can be!
A very big special thank you to Shaun for helping me with the Davinci Software crash :,)

[@elijahwhitman634]

Giana! So nice meeting you.
This film is unreal. So needed. This blessed me today. Thank you for using the gifts the Lord has so clearly given you. Bless you!

[@GabbyMStratton]

GIANA! I’m so proud of you. From the script, to the cinematography, to the colors, and to the actress, this film is so well done! Thank you for sharing this story and raising awareness about the dark realities of prostitution and exploitation. I’m believing this film will wake up a lot of people to take action ❤️

[@edencompanyfilms]

gabby!! thank you so much! :,)

[@natalies.6310]

Commenting because more people should see this! You did a great job with a difficult but important topic!

[@bracyelias]

thank you for sharing this, incredibly cinematic and raw

[@gemmaaccurso4495]

Wow ! Praise God
Very creative filming

[@edencompanyfilms]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyredfern1094]

This is such a terrible injustice that our society continues to turn a bind eye to. Thank you for creating such a moving piece, it’s really enlightening to see New Zealand’s dark side, a country that seems so innocent.
So well put together, really well done 👏🏼 it must have been difficult to watch over and over 💔

[@edencompanyfilms]

so many long hours and months on it but so worth it :,)
thank you so much

[@sijobruh]

Thanks for this !!

[@emmesa]

Wow! So powerful, what a testimony of healing.

[@edencompanyfilms]

share with anyone you think could be encouraged! :,)

[@malachistephenson1319]

So powerful, thank you for making this ❤️

[@edencompanyfilms]

thank you!! :,)

[@jonikopf]

Incredible storytelling Giana! 👏🏼

[@edencompanyfilms]

thank you!!! so wild how long the script took haha. paid off i guess

[@user-cc6pk8jk4l]

This is insane Giana! Well done! 🙆🏾‍♂️

[@edencompanyfilms]

thx for being apart of it!

[@emmadelaborde3989]

wow this is incredible

[@edencompanyfilms]

thank you

[@OurComfortSpace]

so beautiful & so powerful gianna

[@edencompanyfilms]

thank you :)

[@MikaylaRothery]

so powerful!

[@edencompanyfilms]

lol one of my first viewers

[@sabrina__anabel]

Wow!! This was beautiful and soo sad 🥺

[@edencompanyfilms]

thank you - and redemption and healing is possible :,)

[@joliebenedict]

❤

[@Isaiahtrez]

🙌

[@edencompanyfilms]

shoutout to you bro :,)

[@RantDuJour]

Imagine if social welfare and psychiatric services would have been there for the her before she become desperate.

[@edencompanyfilms]

My hope is to bring help & awareness

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

Boo Hoo

[@matttdb]

B e a u t i f u l.

[@edencompanyfilms]

thank you!!!!

[@dirkkruger8316]

I am so shocked..... 😢😢😢😢😢

[@marcelagbentes]

Só pode dizer: uau!

[@michellekahondo3146]

Incredible story. Powerful testimony 🤍

[@edencompanyfilms]

thank you :,)