Black Film Space is proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor for the Feature Film About That Time.

Black Film Space's fiscal sponsorship program allows for members to use its 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status to receive tax-deductible donations on the film's behalf and solicit charitable contributions throughout the production process.

About That Time has been chosen after careful evaluation from our board, and we believe it supports our mission to provide career advancing opportunities for Black filmmakers.

About That Time is a genre-bending independent feature film — a wild, heartfelt comedy rooted in grief, resilience, and joy.

Set during a family cookout, About That Time follows two cousins, Benji and Jay, who stumble upon a time-traveling portal in the woods behind their grandmother’s house.

Benji, a struggling entrepreneur, sees the portal as a chance to rekindle the love of a childhood flame and secure a to-go plate of Grandma June’s coveted mac and cheese after it runs out.

But for Jay, six months sober, the portal holds something deeper: a desperate hope that if he can bring back a plate, he might also be able to bring his brother back from the dead.

It doesn't take long for their grandmother to catch on to their time-traveling antics and reveal a buried family secret tied to the portal—a hidden danger that threatens not only their lives, but the entire family legacy.

Although a comedy, at its heart, About That Time is so much more.

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We need you—

To like, share, talk about this project, and most importantly

Our goal with this campaign is to raise $40,000 — about 20% of our total production budget

Our $175,000 budget reflects what it takes to do this right — still just a fraction of what Hollywood spends.

This $40,000 isn’t the finish line. It’s proof — to funders, that the audience is here, this story matters, and the culture builds its own pipeline.

Your support leads the charge.

Our Funding Strategy:

Total: $175,000

Crowdfunding: $40,000 (This is where you come in!)

Grants: $60,000

Private Partners: $55,000

Post Campaign: $20,000

This isn’t just a campaign — it’s preservation.

Of joy. Of legacy. Of stories we were never meant to rent. We’re not asking for handouts. We’re asking you to help protect something sacred.

And let’s be real — crowdfunding ain’t new.

We've passed the collection plate. Sold candy bars for the band trip. Bought Girl Scout cookies even when you were on a diet. Because when we believe in something, or when we're hungry. We show up.

That’s what About That Time is.

We built this story brick by brick — time, labor, and faith. Now we’re asking you to help us build the next phase.

#1 rule of any Black cookout:

You don’t show up without bringing something.

Backing this film? That’s your contribution to the legacy.

However you show up — here’s our way of saying thank you.

All perks are honorary or digital thank-you gifts in appreciation of your support. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Pre-Production | Now – June 2025

Principal Photography | July 2025

Post-Production | August – November 2025

Festival Submissions | Winter 2025

Community Screenings + Release | Early 2026

Backers will receive updates throughout each phase, including behind-the-scenes content, cast & crew highlights, and exclusive sneak peeks.

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You’re stuffed. The music’s winding down. The mac & cheese was hitting. The ribs were falling off the bone. But it’s not just about the plate. It’s about the house that raised it. The one that took you in when you needed somewhere to go. That’s what we’re building with this film. A space where stories are seasoned, grief is slow-cooked, and joy is shared — loud, proud, and in motion. Know that this isn’t just a movie. It’s a cookout.

Kickphase is a Black-owned independent production company based in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Our mission is to craft culture-defining films that reclaim, redefine, and reinvent the Black mind through artistic, imaginative, and authentic portraits of Blackness that challenge social constraints and perspectives within and attached to these communities.

Learn More: Kickphase.com

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Interested in joining as a producer, private partner, or just want to go bigger?

Let’s talk. Reach out to us directly:

partner@kickphase.com

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About That Time

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