And Your Date Of Birth?
Tampa, Florida | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
The front desk team at a small town doctor's office struggle to help a sick patient after their insurance is rejected.
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The front desk team at a small town doctor's office struggle to help a sick patient after their insurance is rejected.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
At Skyway Healthcare, front desk receptionists Jan, Marcella, and Mabel are the welcoming faces that greet patients as they step through the door. Throughout her shift, Jan navigates a stream of eccentric patients while juggling a plethora of varied tasks from collecting stool samples, to writing condolence cards, to helping frustrated patients. What appears to be a routine day quickly spirals into chaos when a regular, Miss Miller, is turned away due to changes in her insurance that conflict with the clinic’s policies. We learn that the treatment Miss Miller was receiving was crucial to her health. Frustrated and upset, Miss Miller becomes hysterical, causing a scene that draws in the involvement of everyone at the clinic.
During the writer’s strikes it was very hard to find a job in my industry. As the weeks passed and opportunities remained unknown, desperation set in. I eventually moved back home to Florida, and applied for a job as a front desk receptionist at our town’s health clinic. What I hadn’t anticipated was the profound challenge this role would present, as I experienced firsthand the stark realities that even a small town clinic faces under the current insurance system. As the receptionist, I witnessed countless patients facing difficult circumstances who I would often have to turn away due to us being unable to continue taking their insurance. One of the hardest moments I faced was having to deny care to a patient due to their insurance no longer being acceptable. The next time I heard that patient's name mentioned was when I was asked to sign a condolence card for their family. There really isn’t anything that can prepare you for the weight something like that puts on you, and it was the moment that really opened my eyes to the difficulties and emotional weight carried by healthcare professionals. That is the heart at the center of And Your Date of Birth, and it is what I am aiming to capture with this film.
Everyone knows someone who has been impacted by our healthcare system. It is the largest crisis our country faces, so I believe this is something worth highlighting.
A couple stills from Plurbius (2025 -), A Good Person (2023), Some Kind Of Heaven (2020) , and Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
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We are thrilled to embark on our short film, “And Your Date of Birth?”. With your generous contribution, we can assemble the necessary resources to bring this story to life with the budget and craftsmanship it deserves!
We believe that a funding goal of 10k is essential for this project to be created with the required nuance and expertise! Once again, we thank you for your consideration in supporting our campaign. We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to collaborate on this project. After your contribution, we will promptly provide updates as we progress towards production!
Wishlist
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Crew and Cast Payments
Costs $4,000
A good portion of our budget will go to paying our hardworking cast and crew fair wages.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $3,500
To get our crew proper equipment, our goal is get them everything they need to bring this film to life!
Location + Feeding our Crew + Cast + Any Travel Expenses
Costs $2,500
We want to have access to the best location but also make sure our cast and crew are well fed on set! Including Gas/Uber expenses!
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About This Team
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
At Skyway Healthcare, front desk receptionists Jan, Marcella, and Mabel are the welcoming faces that greet patients as they step through the door. Throughout her shift, Jan navigates a stream of eccentric patients while juggling a plethora of varied tasks from collecting stool samples, to writing condolence cards, to helping frustrated patients. What appears to be a routine day quickly spirals into chaos when a regular, Miss Miller, is turned away due to changes in her insurance that conflict with the clinic’s policies. We learn that the treatment Miss Miller was receiving was crucial to her health. Frustrated and upset, Miss Miller becomes hysterical, causing a scene that draws in the involvement of everyone at the clinic.
During the writer’s strikes it was very hard to find a job in my industry. As the weeks passed and opportunities remained unknown, desperation set in. I eventually moved back home to Florida, and applied for a job as a front desk receptionist at our town’s health clinic. What I hadn’t anticipated was the profound challenge this role would present, as I experienced firsthand the stark realities that even a small town clinic faces under the current insurance system. As the receptionist, I witnessed countless patients facing difficult circumstances who I would often have to turn away due to us being unable to continue taking their insurance. One of the hardest moments I faced was having to deny care to a patient due to their insurance no longer being acceptable. The next time I heard that patient's name mentioned was when I was asked to sign a condolence card for their family. There really isn’t anything that can prepare you for the weight something like that puts on you, and it was the moment that really opened my eyes to the difficulties and emotional weight carried by healthcare professionals. That is the heart at the center of And Your Date of Birth, and it is what I am aiming to capture with this film.
Everyone knows someone who has been impacted by our healthcare system. It is the largest crisis our country faces, so I believe this is something worth highlighting.
A couple stills from Plurbius (2025 -), A Good Person (2023), Some Kind Of Heaven (2020) , and Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
We are thrilled to embark on our short film, “And Your Date of Birth?”. With your generous contribution, we can assemble the necessary resources to bring this story to life with the budget and craftsmanship it deserves!
We believe that a funding goal of 10k is essential for this project to be created with the required nuance and expertise! Once again, we thank you for your consideration in supporting our campaign. We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to collaborate on this project. After your contribution, we will promptly provide updates as we progress towards production!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew and Cast Payments
Costs $4,000
A good portion of our budget will go to paying our hardworking cast and crew fair wages.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $3,500
To get our crew proper equipment, our goal is get them everything they need to bring this film to life!
Location + Feeding our Crew + Cast + Any Travel Expenses
Costs $2,500
We want to have access to the best location but also make sure our cast and crew are well fed on set! Including Gas/Uber expenses!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Meet our team !