And Along Came Lily follows Lily, a sexually inhibited midwesterner, who is forced to face her fears surrounding the clitoral and g-spot orgasm.
And Along Came Lily follows Lily, a sexually inhibited midwesterner, who is forced to face her fears surrounding the clitoral and g-spot orgasm.
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Mission Statement
About 75% of women and people with vulvas never reach a climax during penetration, yet most are too afraid to talk about the clitoral and g-spot orgasm. We’re hoping this film creates a safe environment for all to explore themselves with or without a partner and close the "Orgasm Gap."About The Project
(Image Courtesy of Slums Of Beverly Hills)
And Along Came Lily is an intimate story following a young woman’s journey to understanding the mythical orgasm. Growing up in the Midwest, Lily never confronted uncomfortable sexual topics. Now jobless, living in New York and in need of some extra cash flow, her best friend Rachel finds the perfect solution: A Katz Deli competition awarding $10,000 to whoever can best re-enact the famous When Harry Met Sally “women fake orgasms” scene. Will this allow Lily to face her fears and vulnerabilities surrounding her own body and pleasure? Or will she just keep on “faking it”?
(Left Image; Courtesy of Fleabag | Right Image; Courtesy of Ted Lasso)
IMPACT
- Women and people with vulva's sexuality and pleasure have historically been left out of the tv/film canon
- Our culture has always subscribed to the puritanical ideals of women needing to “cover up”, “work to please your man”, and to “put your needs last”
- Women and people with vulva's pleasure is often depicted in straight, heterosexual relationships and pleasure only comes from a male partner (oral or penetrative sex) and idealizes the clitoral and g-spot orgasm
- Some studies show only 6% of women say they always orgasm during penetrative intercourse. A total of 14% of women under the age of 35 had never had an orgasm from intercourse
- “The orgasm gap” is now being discussed in women’s health organizations, websites, publications, but still isn’t addressed in mainstream film and television
- More frequently represented in film/tv is young boys jerking off or watching porn from 12-14 years old onwards.
- As adolescents, health classes do not cover masturbation or basic facts about orgasms and pleasure. The focus is on the negative effects of sex, like unwanted pregnancy or STIs
- Sex toys are still a strangely taboo subject, especially amongst heterosexual couples
In conclusion: Our film seeks to disrupt the status quo, proudly represent woman and people with vulva's pleasure on screen, and end the orgasm gap.
(Left Image; Not Another Teen Movie | Right Image; Sex Education)
WHY SHOULD YOU CONTRIBUTE?
Filmmaking is expensive and we need all the funds we can to make this story come to life! The number of available funds we currently have are as small as the percentage of women and people with vulvas who are 100% happy with their sex lives. We are determined to create a quality short film that will be seen by all genders throughout the world, providing a safe space for conversation about pleasure and create orgasm equality for all! Also, we are committed to having a mostly female, non-binary or femme-identifying, LGBTQ, BIPOC crew bring our vision to life.
Our core team (Mia Rose Kavensky, Carolyn Kang, Canning Robb, Kylie Edwards & Gabriel Rysdahl) will not receive compensation but your contribution will help in so many other ways!!
Your support means the world not only to us, but all the women and people with vulvas who are on the confusing and frustrating journey of understanding their bodies.
WHY ARE WE MAKING THIS FILM NOW?
During a pandemic, we have never had more time for ourselves and self-reflection. We have also never had more time for self-improvement. The Pleasure Gap has been around since humans have walked this earth - but now we have time to close it for good. It has never been more important in 2021 for equality in all aspects of life and pleasure should not be a forgotten category! It's also important to remember that pleasure is self-care and we all need more of that, especially during the pandemic and the current state of the world.
WHERE ARE WE AT RIGHT NOW IN THE FILMMAKING PROCESS?
Right now, we are in pre-production, meaning all of your help will allow us to bring this story to life. Our goal amount is the bare minimum we need to be able to capture our story on film and circulate the piece at film festivals around the world! Our hope is to be able to raise enough money to gain traction at enough festivals that the film will be available to the world via a streaming service. If not, it will at the very least, be available on Vimeo to raise awareness for The Pleasure Gap.
HOW ARE WE FILMING DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC?!
Great question! We are taking every safety precaution possible to protect everyone involved in the filmmaking process. All crew members will require proof of vaccination and a negative test within 72 hours before filming. PPE will be distributed and worn at all times throughout the shoot, surfaces will be frequently disinfected and hand sanitizers will be available for all cast and crew to use throughout.
SPREAD THE WORD
The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks. If you’d like to be a part of closing The Pleasure Gap, YOU can make the difference in our success!
Please share our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however you want! We can't do this without you!
Here are some examples. Feel free to copy and paste!
Help @andalongcamelilyfilm CLOSE THE PLEASURE GAP by supporting their crowdfunding capaign! Join them on @seedandspark: https://bit.ly/AACLFilm
I never had even HEARD of The Pleasure Gap before @andalongcamelilyfilm started talking about! This is such an important issue for women and people with vulvas. Support their crowdfunding campaign so even more people can be educated on pleasure inequality! Join them on @seedandspark: https://bit.ly/AACLFilm
I can't WAIT to see @andalongcamelilyfilm!! But first they need to reach their fundraising goal to bring their story about The Pleasure Gap to life! We need more content speaking about pleasure inequality in the bedroom - help my friends in reaching their crowdfunding goal @seedandspark: https://bit.ly/AACLFilm
THANK YOU!!
Thank you for taking the time to hear us out! Remember that NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL!!
We also totally get that this past year has been tough on all of us and if you don't have the means, it's 100% free to just follow our campaign and stay up-to-date on the latest And Along Came Lily news.
Seed & Spark rewards us for building our audience. The more followers we get, the more we unlock products, services, and festival fee waivers courtesy of Seed & Spark!
Another free way to help us out is to just share our campaign to social media! Don't forget to tag us: @AndAlongCameLilyFilm
We appreciate you. We couldn't tell this story without you and together we can end The Pleasure Gap for good!
Incentives
$10
Social Media ShOuT OuT!!!
Yassss Kween! You will get a shout out from our very own Instagram account!!
$25
Access to our very own "Me Time" playlist
Need help getting in the mood? Or just want some fun, sexy music to listen to while you practice self-care? Gain access to our "Me Time" playlist on Spotify :)
$50
5 Card Intuitive Reading
A donation of $50 will give you a 5 card reading that will bring clarity to 2 or 3 questions you may have with expert intuitive reader and Somatic Ascension expert @StarSeedSiren.
$100
Wrap Party V.I.P Invite!
YASSS. You'll receive an invite to our NYC-based Wrap Party. Come party with the cast & crew!
*must live in NYC, lodging and transportation not provided
$175
Website and Resume Package
Are you a creative or entrepreneur and need help building the perfect website and formatting the perfect resume? Mia and Carolyn will help you do just that!
$250
PRIVATE Yoga Lesson With Charlotte
Have a 45 minute Hatha Yoga Session with certified Yoga Instructor Charlotte Bagwell. Session will take place via zoom or in NYC.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$350
Private Ballet Lesson With Professional Ballerina Kylie Edwards
Private 45 minute lesson for you and a friend in NYC or via zoom with professional dancer, Kylie Edwards. Kylie has danced in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, The First National Tour of Anastasia and HBO's The Gilded Age among other professional productions.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$500
Headshot Session With Mia and Carolyn
Have a headshot session with the executive producers themselves! Headshot session includes 2 looks and 2 edited photos.
*Session in NYC. Lodging and transportation not provided.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,500
Be IN THE FILM!
Have a chance to be in the film and help us tell this story!
*Filming in NYC. Lodging and transportation not provided.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$3,000
VIP Invite to the screening party!
YOU can be front row and VIP at the screening party. This includes a cast meet & greet, a front row spot to watch the film, a signed theatrical poster and more VIP benefits.
*Screening in NYC. Lodging and transportation not provided.
$5,000
SIGNED Vibrator FROM THE FILM
Get a SIGNED (or unsigned, you let us know ;D) vibrator FROM THE FILM. No vibrators will be harmed in the making of this film and you will be the lucky owner of the only vibrator to date with an IMDB credit.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$10,000
Producer Credit
You stand behind our message and get to be a PRODUCER!! Help us with the creative decisions and be as involved as you want in the filmmaking process. A producer credit on IMDB and in the film credits will be awarded.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Social Media ShOuT OuT!!!
Yassss Kween! You will get a shout out from our very own Instagram account!!
$25
Access to our very own "Me Time" playlist
Need help getting in the mood? Or just want some fun, sexy music to listen to while you practice self-care? Gain access to our "Me Time" playlist on Spotify :)
$50
5 Card Intuitive Reading
A donation of $50 will give you a 5 card reading that will bring clarity to 2 or 3 questions you may have with expert intuitive reader and Somatic Ascension expert @StarSeedSiren.
$100
Wrap Party V.I.P Invite!
YASSS. You'll receive an invite to our NYC-based Wrap Party. Come party with the cast & crew!
*must live in NYC, lodging and transportation not provided
$175
Website and Resume Package
Are you a creative or entrepreneur and need help building the perfect website and formatting the perfect resume? Mia and Carolyn will help you do just that!
$250
PRIVATE Yoga Lesson With Charlotte
Have a 45 minute Hatha Yoga Session with certified Yoga Instructor Charlotte Bagwell. Session will take place via zoom or in NYC.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$350
Private Ballet Lesson With Professional Ballerina Kylie Edwards
Private 45 minute lesson for you and a friend in NYC or via zoom with professional dancer, Kylie Edwards. Kylie has danced in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, The First National Tour of Anastasia and HBO's The Gilded Age among other professional productions.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$500
Headshot Session With Mia and Carolyn
Have a headshot session with the executive producers themselves! Headshot session includes 2 looks and 2 edited photos.
*Session in NYC. Lodging and transportation not provided.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,500
Be IN THE FILM!
Have a chance to be in the film and help us tell this story!
*Filming in NYC. Lodging and transportation not provided.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$3,000
VIP Invite to the screening party!
YOU can be front row and VIP at the screening party. This includes a cast meet & greet, a front row spot to watch the film, a signed theatrical poster and more VIP benefits.
*Screening in NYC. Lodging and transportation not provided.
$5,000
SIGNED Vibrator FROM THE FILM
Get a SIGNED (or unsigned, you let us know ;D) vibrator FROM THE FILM. No vibrators will be harmed in the making of this film and you will be the lucky owner of the only vibrator to date with an IMDB credit.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$10,000
Producer Credit
You stand behind our message and get to be a PRODUCER!! Help us with the creative decisions and be as involved as you want in the filmmaking process. A producer credit on IMDB and in the film credits will be awarded.
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