Greenshoot the Healer
🎬 Feature Film in Development

Metaverse Trials

From Recovery Novel to Feature Film

A groundbreaking Afrofuturism film about five individuals navigating addiction, trauma, and redemption in a world where technology meets ancient wisdom. Set in Washington, D.C., this visually stunning story will change how the world sees recovery.

Help Bring This Story to Life

We're raising $250,000 for pre-production and a proof-of-concept short film

$250,000
Funding Goal
15-20 min
Short Film Length
Millions
Lives Impacted

The Story

In the near future, five individuals from Washington, D.C. find themselves connected through a mysterious digital realm called the Metaverse—a space where their deepest traumas, addictions, and hopes manifest as tangible challenges they must overcome together.

Greenshoot, a natural healer with the power to restore life and hope, leads the group through trials that test not only their resolve to stay clean but their willingness to trust, forgive, and believe in second chances. Alongside Don Don (a street-wise mentor), Young Jesus (a spiritual guide), Noah (a tech-savvy youth), and Prince Amadi (a regal leader fighting his own demons), they discover that recovery is not a solitary path—it is a collective journey that requires community, connection, and courage.

As they navigate both the physical streets of D.C. and the ethereal landscapes of the Metaverse, they confront the systems that failed them, the relationships they damaged, and the parts of themselves they thought were lost forever. Through evidence-based practices like trauma-informed care, peer support, and holistic healing, they learn that recovery is not about returning to who they were—it is about becoming who they were always meant to be.

Meet the Characters

Metaverse Trials ensemble cast
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Greenshoot

The Healer

A natural healer with the power to restore hope and guide others through their darkest moments. Greenshoot embodies the wisdom of holistic recovery.

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Don Don

The Mentor

Street-wise and resourceful, Don Don has walked the path of recovery and now guides others with tough love and unwavering support.

Young Jesus

The Spiritual Guide

A beacon of faith and serenity, Young Jesus helps the group find spiritual grounding and discover the sacred nature of their recovery journey.

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Noah

The Tech Genius

Young, brilliant, and curious, Noah navigates the Metaverse with ease, using technology to unlock new pathways to healing and connection.

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Prince Amadi

The Leader

Regal and commanding, Prince Amadi battles his own demons while inspiring others to reclaim their power and dignity in recovery.

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Together

The Community

United by their shared journey, these five characters discover that recovery is not a solo mission—it's a collective transformation.

Why This Film Matters

Representation

Authentic Black and Brown voices in recovery narratives, told with dignity and cultural specificity. This film centers communities that are often marginalized in mainstream recovery media.

Innovation

A visually stunning Afrofuturism aesthetic that reimagines recovery as a heroic, transformative journey worthy of cinematic celebration—not a story of shame, but of power.

Education

Accurate portrayals of evidence-based recovery practices, trauma-informed care, and peer support models that save lives. This film educates while it entertains.

Impact

A portion of all proceeds will fund peer recovery specialist training scholarships for low-income individuals, ensuring the film's impact extends far beyond the screen.

How Your Contribution Will Be Used

1

Screenplay Development - $50,000

Professional screenwriter to adapt the novel into a feature-length screenplay, working closely with Demetrius Jones to ensure authenticity and cultural accuracy.

2

Proof-of-Concept Short Film - $120,000

A 15-20 minute short film showcasing key scenes, visual style, and character dynamics. Includes professional cast, crew, cinematography, visual effects, and post-production.

3

Pre-Production Planning - $40,000

Location scouting in Washington, D.C., casting director fees, production design, costume design, and storyboarding for the full feature.

4

Marketing & Pitch Materials - $20,000

Professional pitch deck, sizzle reel, film festival submissions, and promotional materials to attract studio partners and investors.

5

Campaign & Administrative Costs - $20,000

GoFundMe fees, legal consultations, fiscal sponsorship, and project management to ensure transparent, professional execution.

Be Part of the Movement

By contributing to this campaign, you become part of a movement to change how the world sees addiction and recovery. You help create opportunities for underrepresented voices in film. You fund training for the next generation of peer recovery specialists. And you help bring a truly original, visually stunning, spiritually grounded story to audiences who desperately need to see it.

Every contribution matters. Every share makes a difference.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call (202) 424-4722