Blood and Sex Over Ambition is a short, historical-fiction dramedy film set in the art world. It’s aimed at explaining what transpired between Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin in the winter of 1888, through a queer lens.
Authentic quotes from correspondence from the time have been integrated into a wacky script with high stakes.
The script was a 2024 quarterfinalist at Hollyshorts, a 2024 semi-finalist at Flickers’ Rhode Island, and received a 2025 Honorable Mention at Waco Indie. It is a 2025 grant recipient of Inwood Art Works and a 2026 grant recipient of the Creative Waco Arts Match Program Grant.
Filming was completed in Waco, TX, in late January 2026, and we are raising funds for post-production.
How to Donate
For a Tax Deductible Donation through our fiscal sponsor (EIN 13-1664048):
Wire Transfer/ACH payments:
Bank Name – JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Bank Routing (used for US Wires) – 021000021
Bank Routing (used for ACH) – 021000021
SWIFT Code for International Wires – CHASUS33
Account/Business Name – AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC.
Account # 933876200
Check:
Make payable to the America-Israel Cultural Foundation and note that the gifts are recommended to support Chen Drachman – Blood and Sex Over Ambition.
For direct donations (not tax-deductible) through Venmo/Zelle please email us at gracedragonproductions@gmail.com.
We also accept in-kind donations such as production equipment, art supplies, catering, and more. Reach out if you’d like to support!
The Team
Chen Drachman – Producer/Writer
Chen’s first film, the award winning The Book of Ruth, starring Tony and Emmy Awards nominee Tovah Feldshuh, has been in over 40 festivals in the U.S. and abroad, and has over 150K views on YouTube. Her newest film, But I’m a Shoe, starring The Legend of Korra’s Janet Varney has its world premiere at the Academy-Award qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival and is touring in 2025.
Keaton Morris-Stan – Producer
Award winning actress and filmmaker and the founder of Greater Than the Sum, LLC, a producing company dedicated to creation through collaboration. She has produced 7 short films, 4 of which are currently on the festival circuit. Her short film Fractal won 6 awards and played at 20+ festivals, including Academy-Award Qualifying Woodstock Film Festival.
Gregory JM Kasunich – Director
Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker. His diverse body of work encompasses short films, music videos, and commercial projects for major brands and artists, including Disney, Lucasfilm, General Mills, DirecTV, Mattel, iHeartRadio, and Taylor Swift. His recent film, The Heart of Texas, was longlisted for the Academy Awards and has been recognized at various international film festivals.
Michelle Matland – Costume Designer
Michelle is the Emmy Nominated costume designer of Succession.
