A Year in the Making: The Story Behind The Fat Lady - She Just Wanted to Be Called by Her Name

I can’t believe that in just 20 days, it will be one year since we shot the first day of The Fat Lady - She Just Wanted to Be Called by Her Name.

"Shouldn’t it be ready by now?"

"Didn’t you plan to premiere it last year here in Indy?"

"Weren’t you going to submit it to film festivals this year?"

Trust me, I would have loved to follow the original plan. But here's what I've learned these last 3 years: Plans are important, but letting go and trusting the Universe, God, or whatever source you believe in is just as important. 

As someone who tends to control everything (and I mean EVERYTHING), letting go has been tough, but I'm learning. Slowly. 😅

The journey hasn’t been easy—believing in myself to make this film happen, finding resources, building a team, and overcoming two cancers within two years. I’d say I’ve done pretty good so far.

This image was taken today as I’m (re)starting to look over the first draft that the beloved Rafael sent me in June—right before I had to pause everything due to unexpected surgeries. When I saw it again, even without color correction and other final touches, I couldn’t help but tear up. It’s just... amazing.

Indie film is for the brave. It’s for those who want to shake the status quo and make a difference by telling stories that are sometimes hard to tell.

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Exciting News: Tinker Coffee Joins as a Partner!

We have some thrilling news to share! We are beyond excited to announce that Tinker Coffee has joined us as a partner on our journey to bring "The Fat Lady - She Just Wanted to be Called by Her Name" to life. They generously donated a 5 oz bag of their amazing coffee, and let me tell you, it has made a world of difference on set.

As any filmmaker will tell you, long days on set can be challenging. But with the support of Tinker Coffee, our crew and cast are happy and energized, ready to tackle each scene with enthusiasm and dedication. Coffee is an essential part of our filming routine, giving us the perfect boost to keep spirits high and creativity flowing.

Tinker Coffee's donation is a testament to the power of community support in making indie films possible. We are incredibly grateful for their contribution and thrilled to have such a fantastic local business backing our project.

To our amazing cast and crew, thank you for your hard work and dedication. And to Tinker Coffee, thank you for fueling our passion and helping us bring this story to life. Your support means everything to us.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue filming, and don't forget to check out Tinker Coffee if you need a delicious pick-me-up. You can visit their website at Tinker Coffee and see what all the buzz is about!

Thank you all for your ongoing support. We couldn't do this without you!

With gratitude,

Rita Avellar