— Honoring Paula Fils-Aime
The Lioness Film
A documentary tribute built from lived stories — preserving the legacy, impact, and spirit of Paula Fils Aime with accuracy, respect, and emotional truth.
About the Film
Built from
lived stories.
The Lioness Film is a documentary tribute honoring Paula Fils Aime. We are collecting memories, photos, and reflections from family and friends to build a truthful, grounded portrait of her life and impact.
The goal is simple: preserve her legacy with accuracy, respect, and emotional truth. This film is not made from a distance — it is made from love, by the people who knew her.
“Not all submissions will appear in the final cut — but every memory contributes to the portrait we are building together.”
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Format
Documentary tribute film
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Source
Family, friends & community
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Languages
English & Haitian Kreyòl
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Privacy
All submissions reviewed privately
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Materials
Stories, photos, reflections
How Material Is Used
Some material may be quoted, some may guide interviews, and some may stay private. We will reach out if follow-up is needed.
What We’re Collecting
Anything that helps us capture the real Paula.
Short Stories & Moments
Specific memories that show who she was. A conversation, a decision, a moment that stayed with you. The details that no one else could know.
Lessons & Impact
What did she teach you? How did she change how you see things? Her effect on the people close to her is a core thread of this film.
Photos & Documents
If you have photographs, letters, or other materials you’re willing to share, we welcome them. All materials are handled with care and respect.
Why This Story Deserves to Be Told
Why this story deserves to be told
Documentary is one of the most powerful forms of remembrance we have. When a life is documented with care — built from the voices of those who truly knew the person — it becomes something that outlasts time. The Lioness Film exists to ensure Paula’s story is not left untold.
We are not creating a polished monument. We are building a truthful portrait — one that shows the complexity, warmth, strength, and depth of a real human life.
Support the Film
Help us bring this story to life.
Currently In Production
This film is being made with community support. Every contribution directly funds production.
How Your Support Helps
Funds go directly toward filming, travel for interviews, post-production editing, sound design, and distribution so the film can reach the widest possible audience.
To discuss production support, reach out at [email protected]
Ways to Contribute
- — Submit via form
- — English or Kreyòl
- — Photos welcome
- — Private review
- — Direct production funding
- — Named acknowledgment
- — Screener access
- — Premiere invitation
- — Tell family & friends
- — Help us reach more
- — Connect us to people
- — who knew Paula
- — Film production
- — Kreyòl translation
- — Photo archiving
- — Community outreach
Production Timeline
Where we are
and where we're going.
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2025 Q1
Concept & Foundation
Film concept developed. Website launched. Memory collection process established in English and Haitian Kreyòl.
✓ Completed -
2025 Q2–Q3
Memory Collection — Active Now
Collecting stories, photographs, and reflections from family, friends, and community members. Forms open in English and Kreyòl.
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2025 Q3–Q4
Interviews & Filming
Personal interviews with key contributors. Review of submitted materials. Principal photography and interview filming begins.
Upcoming -
2026 Q1
Post-Production
Editorial, sound design, color correction. Assembly of submitted materials, photos, and interviews into a cohesive narrative.
Upcoming -
2026 Q2+
Premiere & Distribution
Private premiere for family and contributors. Wider distribution to be announced. Film made available to those who helped build it.
Upcoming
Get in Touch
Questions? Materials?
We want to hear from you.
Whether you have a story to share, additional photographs, questions about the film, or want to support the production — reach out. Include your preferred contact method so we can respond in the way that works best for you.
Reach us at [email protected] · Include your preferred contact method