Our friends at Patchworks Films–Marcia Jarmel & Ken Schneider– are working on something really special: A new documentary short series called (R)EVOLUTION CUBA: Stories of Art & Change, which will be six short films tracking the experience of Cuban artists navigating their country’s evolution.

For over 20 years PatchWorks Films has been creating award-winning independent documentaries that explore contemporary social issues through intimate character stories, and making sure they reach their audiences.

These are the folks who brought you the Cuba film, Havana Curveball, which has won awards around the world and been the catalyst for lively and productive conversations in both the U.S. and Cuba, plus the soon-to-be released Cuban short film, Wheel of Life/La Rueda de la Vida.

If you’re wondering what their new film project (R)EVOLUTION CUBA: Stories of Art & Change is all about, here’s a taste:

Rum. Jazz. Vintage Cars. We think we know Cuba. We hear about shortages, lack of opportunities, expected regime change, refugees and lucrative business deals. Lost is the remarkable debate where revolutionary ideals face off against the market’s seduction. In Cuba, where 98% of the people are literate, have healthcare, a home, and free education, artists are not fringe. They are vanguard and they are in a quandry. Opportunity vs. free expression vs. socialism. How will they choose? Or can they have it all? (R)EVOLUTION CUBA brings you six short film stories of artists at the heart of an evolving nation.

You can watch the (R)EVOLUTION CUBA: Stories of Art & Change trailer here:

To help make this film series happen, PatchWorks Films launched a crowdfunding campaign. Their message to would-be contributors:

“Crowdfunding is the most democratic way of curating film. By supporting our project on Kickstarter, you, the audience, vote with your wallet to help us create the stories you want to see.”

Marcia and Ken

Patchwork Films’ Marcia Jarmel & Ken Schneider

Patchwork Films’ Jarmel & Schneider share:

“We are thrilled and humbled by the success of our most recent Cuba film, Havana Curveball, inspired by the relationships we’ve built that allowed us to create Wheel of Life/La Rueda de la Vida, and grateful for the ways you inspire, support, and share our work. We invite you to join us in this next adventure…(R)evolution Cuba.”

They have just 30 days to raise $30K. So consider adding your support. Visit Patchwork Films’ crowdfunding page to learn more about this exciting film project and what the rewards are for those who contribute.