ABOUT THE FILM

Did you know that slavery still exists? I was shocked to learn that 27 million people* around the world are enslaved today. As I began to research and understand the extent of modern slavery, I knew that I had to make a movie about it. People had to know. This injustice and cruelty had to stop.

"Kavi" will be my USC thesis film. It's a 15-minute fictional film about a young boy who attempts to lead his family out of their bondage in a brick kiln. "Kavi" will be the first fictional film of its kind to expose the reality of 'bonded labor,' a form of modern slavery.

My goal is to reach 50,000 people with "Kavi" in the first year. The purpose is to motivate action through awareness. To such an end, I am collaborating with anti-slavery organizations that will link viewers to actual steps they can take to help end slavery. Additionally, this short film is the springboard to a feature length version for theatrical distribution.

Please contact me with any questions.

Gregg Helvey
email: Helvey@KaviTheMovie.com