Producers of the prospective mainstream film "Adam & Evie," which will feature Jade Venus, have initiated a crowdfunding campaign. The film, written and directed by Jesse Heisel, is described as a "Shakespearean-style love story for the modern era."

Crowdfunding Campaign Details

The crowdfunding campaign for "Adam & Evie" launched on August 8, 2025, at 4:52 PM PDT. The campaign is hosted on Indiegogo. Funding secured through this initiative is designated for the film’s production, festival submissions, and theatrical release.

A representative described the film's plot as centering around a disabled man falling in love with a transgender woman. Jesse Heisel is credited as the writer and director of "Adam & Evie."

Jade Venus will be featured in the film, and she stated that she was cast as Evie. Venus described the project as her "first mainstream project." She also referred to the story as a "beautiful love story that shows the underdog winning and getting the love they truly deserve." Venus encouraged potential backers to contribute to the Indiegogo campaign, stating, "Every dollar counts, so give as much as you can and tell your friends."

An Instagram post from the @adamandeviemovie account on August 4, 2025, announced the crowdfunding campaign launch for "Adam & Evie" for the following day. This post included a "sneak-peek from behind the scenes of our campaign video shoot," featuring Jesse Heisel. The post also used hashtags such as #AdamAndEvie, #AdamAndEvieFilm, #AdamAndEvieMovie, #FeatureFilm, #IndieFilm, #IndependentFilm, #IndieGoGo, #Crowdfunding, #CrowdfundingCampaign, #IndieGoGoCampaign, #IndieGoGoFilm, #FilmCrowdfunding, #Film, #Filmmaking, #LosAngelesFilm, #HollywoodFilm, #FilmProduction, #Romance, #Drama, #Disability, and #LGBTQ.

Project Vision and Participation

Jesse Heisel is the writer and director of "Adam & Evie." Venus stated that she remembered when Heisel approached her with the project, and she "knew this story must be told." She also expressed excitement about working on her "first mainstream project" and honor at being cast as Evie by Heisel. Venus indicated that her fans have previously seen "a mere glimpse of my acting in my scenes," but they have "never seen me quite like this."

The film's plot, as described by a representative, is a "Shakespearean-style love story for the modern era." The narrative focuses on a disabled man and a transgender woman falling in love.

Industry Context

The crowdfunding campaign for "Adam & Evie" was announced from Hollywood, California. The news was reported by LA Direct Models and XBIZ on August 8, 2025, at 4:52 PM PDT. Jade Venus can be followed on X.com for more information.

Key Facts

  • The film is titled "Adam & Evie."
  • Jade Venus is featured in the film.
  • Jesse Heisel is the writer and director.
  • A crowdfunding campaign launched on Indiegogo on August 8, 2025.
  • The film's plot involves a disabled man and a transgender woman in a "Shakespearean-style love story."
  • Funding will support production, festival submissions, and theatrical release.