Nola, a quirky college student, seeks to understand the root causes of addiction and advocates for harm reduction after the passing of her mother to an overdose.
THE FILM
With her passion for revealing the humanity in all people, Nola's journey is one of vulnerability, introspection, and hope for a better future.
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MEET nola
Nola Hill, an upbeat Gen-Z College student, is on a path of self-discovery to unravel the history of her mom’s substance use.
After losing her mom at eighteen, Nola discovered an area of the world that needed addressing.
about the film
we aim to raise awareness of harm reduction and show the human side of people like Nola's mother.
We want the audience to see everyone as real individuals with their own stories and emotions.
We believe everyone has complex pasts, emotions, and stories worth sharing.
our mission
the team
KAI MCNEIL
ROLE: Co-Director / Producer
Kai is an emerging director and filmmaker from North Carolina. In Spring ‘24, he will graduate with a Master's at Wake Forest University’s Documentary Film Program. Kai has a passion for advocacy projects and has seen the effects of substance abuse on loved ones throughout his life through his family relationships.
Kai has independently produced and directed short-form commercials, branded, and music content in North Carolina and surrounding areas. His most recent credit includes work with Pete Nicks on Steph Curry’s ‘Underrated’ and also working under Pete Nicks at Proximity Media as a Non-Fiction Associate.
JEFFERY MATTHEWS
ROLE: Creative Producer
Jeffery is a creative producer and multi-hyphenate artist. While living in Los Angeles, he continually refined his visual + artistic skill sets by producing work for some of the top modeling agencies, record labels, and artists.
Based in Atlanta, GA, Jeffery is strategically building brands and developing his creative agency, Psychic Moon Studios, which focuses on elevating BIPOC communities via storytelling, marketing, original content, and technology, including augmented reality.
Jack Hansen
ROLE: Producer | Post Production Supervisor
Jack is a producer and editor based in Los Angeles, CA. With a BFA in Filmmaking from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Jack has over twelve years of editing, sound design, and post-supervising experience.
Jack’s work as an editor has been showcased and selected in Oscar Qualifying festivals such as River Run.
my intention is to spark conversation and spur empathy within the public for people, like my mother, who have lost their lives to a tragedy so preventable.
- NOLA HILL
how to support
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In partnership with the Southern Documentary Fund, “In Memory of Her” is a fiscally sponsored project.
Any contribution over $250 is eligible for tax write-offs in 2025.
TAX EXEMPTion
The Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is an arts nonprofit that cultivates documentary media made in or about the South.
SDF prioritizes underrepresented voices, especially those with long connections to the South.
