Baby Shoes
Hamden, Connecticut | Film Short
Drama
August, a teenage girl working in a grocery store, befriends an impoverished woman with a baby. When the woman does not have the means to afford basic care for her daughter, August offers to help her. When her disapproving manager finds out, she must choose between her job and doing the right thing.
Baby Shoes
Hamden, Connecticut | Film Short
Drama
1 Campaigns | Connecticut, United States
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August, a teenage girl working in a grocery store, befriends an impoverished woman with a baby. When the woman does not have the means to afford basic care for her daughter, August offers to help her. When her disapproving manager finds out, she must choose between her job and doing the right thing.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
August, a teenage girl working a monotonous job in a grocery store, meets an impoverished woman with a baby during her shift. As their friendship grows, August learns more about the woman, and her experiences dealing with prejudice. When August learns that the woman does not have the means to afford basic care for her daughter, she offers to help her. When her disapproving manager finds out, August must choose between her job and doing the right thing.
Baby Shoes is a story about family, humanity, and the importance of togetherness in the face of adversity. It focuses on the push and pull between acting in good conscience and simply doing what’s expected of you. The film also revolves around the idea of what a person can do for someone else and how anyone can make an impact. This is what our crew is working to do - make an impact.
This is a deeply personal story to each member of our crew, which makes capturing this film so special to us.
As I begin to write this statement, I remember how this story started. It begins with 17-year-old me, sitting in my 12th grade English classroom, being told to write a short story in the last ten minutes of the class period. If you told that girl she would have adapted that into a screenplay and directing it with an incredibly talented group of filmmakers around me, she wouldn’t believe you.
The reason I loved the story so much three years ago when I made it and have an even greater love for it now is because this story doesn’t have an expiration date. This story will never be irrelevant. Poverty will always exist. Internal conflicts will never go away. People will always need to figure out how they handle situations. Everyone will forever continue to grow and learn. That’s what’s so perfect about this story - it’s real.
Telling this story as effectively and impactfully as possible is my biggest goal, and from our entire crew, we won’t stop working until we achieve that.
Carli Sanger (right) on the set of the Baby Shoes promotional video
Development (March 2023 - August 2023)
Once we founded our core group, Carli began reworking and revising her original short story from 2021. In the time since, Baby Shoes has gone through numerous rewrites to make it the most accurate and compelling story it can be.
Pre-Production (August 2023 - January 2024)
Our crew has been working tirelessly in our roles to prepare for our production! We produced a short film, Hope, in the fall of 2023 to gain experience in our respective roles. Grace, our producer, has been scouting locations for our main backdrop, and working with the rest of the crew to create a realistic budget for the film. A.J. has been working with industry-grade equipment throughout the course of the semester to find out what best captures the look of "Baby Shoes". Meanwhile, Alexandra has been creating a shooting schedule, and Taylor has been forming a prop list and gathering items for our final production. Jack has also edited both of our previous projects (Hope and our promotional video), and has been developing a list of high-quality post-production gear that he will utilize for our final cut.
Photos from the Baby Shoes promotional shoot.
Production (February 2024)
Once we're fully funded, we'll hit the ground running on our production! Our week-long shoot will allow us to bring "Baby Shoes" to life. Our updates will be broadcasted through our social media, while some donors will be given exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content.
Post-Production (March 2024 - May 2024)
Once our shoot is wrapped, it is off to Jack for editing! Jack will be working with Carli to provide a professional sound mix and color grade to the film. Donors will also be receiving their incentive rewards during this time.
Baby Shoes is a project that has been years in the making, and we appreciate any support we can get.
- Check out our list of incentives! To do this, click the green button at the top of the page titled "Make A Pledge". Your contributions will directly impact our film, allowing us to afford top-of-the-line gear, professional actors, and pristine locations. You will also benefit directly by donating to our film, as you have the chance to access exclusive digital content, or obtain items like a signed screenplay or merchandise.
- Follow our journey on social media! Check out our Instagram page @babyshoesfilm, and be sure to give us a follow on Seed and Spark as well.
- Post, post, post! If you see something on any of our pages that excites you, please do tell your network about us. Tell your friends and family why you think they should support this project. You can use the following template below:
- Help @babyshoesfilm grow on Instagram! Make sure to check out their Seed and Spark too!
- I can't wait to see @babyshoesfilm! It seems like a very touching story and will definitely tug at my heartstrings.
- So excited about the upcoming short film Baby Shoes! Check them out on Instagram @babyshoesfilm and support them on Seed and Spark.
Thank You!
From all of us working behind the scenes on Baby Shoes, we want to thank you for taking the time to check out our campaign page. Your support means the world to us as we begin our production journey!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Contingency
Costs $1,300
Because we expect the unexpected.
Locations
Costs $2,500
Our story is set between three locations, and we need the funds to create the appropriate backdrop for Baby Shoes.
Casting
Costs $2,500
We need to pay our professional actors who will bring our characters to life!
Post Production
Costs $2,500
We need to afford a crisp sound mix and color grade to capture the intended look and feel of the film!
Catering
Costs $650
We want to hire local catering to feed our cast and crew during/after long shoot days.
Equipment Rental
Costs $1,000
We want to rent industry-grade equipment for our production!
Lodging & Travel
Costs $800
We need to pay for gas, train fees, and/or housing for our actors!
Hard Drives
Costs $600
We want to keep all of our 4K footage safe and secure, and we will need multiple hard drives throughout the process.
Festivals
Costs $500
Once we're wrapped, we will need to cover admission fees to expand "Baby Shoes"'s audience!
Production Design
Costs $500
We will need to cover expenses for props, wardrobe, and set dressing!
PPE
Costs $180
We need to adhere to COVID safety protocol and keep our cast and crew safe! We need to have enough masks, sanitizer, and COVID tests on set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Meet Our Crew
Grace Doyle - Producer
Grace Doyle is a third year Film, Television, and Media Arts major at Quinnipiac University. Grace passionate about all aspects of production, having previously interned at Indigenous Media in Los Angeles and 7News WHDH in Boston. As the producer of “Baby Shoes”, Grace is responsible for creating and maintaining a sound budget for the film, as well as scouting locations and managing actors. She is looking forward to working with her wonderful crew while telling August’s story, and learning more about the production process along the way!
Carli Sanger - Director/Screenwriter
Carli Sanger is a third year student in the 3+1 FTM program and a business management and theater studies double minor. As the writer and director on the film, she will be working with the rest of the crew along with the actors during the shoot week to create the best film possible, while also creating an awesome working environment with the rest of the crew! She looks forward to seeing something that she wrote come to life and being a part of her first real set.
Alex Kendall - Assistant Director
Alexandra Kendall is a senior 3+1 double major at Quinnipiac University, studying both film and advertising from West Haven, Connecticut. She serves as the Assistant Director on the film, and is in charge of scheduling, locking down shoot locations, tagging the script, and working with actors. Something she is excited about while working on the film is being able to work with such a talented cast and crew for her first
film.
A.J. Gugliotta - Director of Photography
A.J. Gugliotta is the Director of Photography on "Baby Shoes". He is in charge of designing a unique look for the film, all while using the highest quality equipment to make that all possible. He has had a love of cinema from a young age, citing his Dad as being a big influence. His cinematography background includes weddings, commercials, narrative short films, and more. He's very excited to launch his film career forward with "Baby Shoes".
Taylor Dilisi - Production Designer
Taylor Dilisi is a third year Film, Television, and Media Arts major. As the production designer, she is in charge of the set, making sure we have
the necessary props, and continuity is ensured. She is looking forward to working with such an amazing team
in a professional setting!
Jack Muscatello - Editor
Jack Muscatello is a third year FTM Major and the editor on "Baby Shoes". He will be working throughout post-production to assemble each scene into a final cut of the film, and build the world of "Baby Shoes" with a comprehensive sound design and color grade. His goal is to make the final cut as close to Carli's initial vision, and present a beautiful film that can show off all of the crew's hard work.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
August, a teenage girl working a monotonous job in a grocery store, meets an impoverished woman with a baby during her shift. As their friendship grows, August learns more about the woman, and her experiences dealing with prejudice. When August learns that the woman does not have the means to afford basic care for her daughter, she offers to help her. When her disapproving manager finds out, August must choose between her job and doing the right thing.
Baby Shoes is a story about family, humanity, and the importance of togetherness in the face of adversity. It focuses on the push and pull between acting in good conscience and simply doing what’s expected of you. The film also revolves around the idea of what a person can do for someone else and how anyone can make an impact. This is what our crew is working to do - make an impact.
This is a deeply personal story to each member of our crew, which makes capturing this film so special to us.
As I begin to write this statement, I remember how this story started. It begins with 17-year-old me, sitting in my 12th grade English classroom, being told to write a short story in the last ten minutes of the class period. If you told that girl she would have adapted that into a screenplay and directing it with an incredibly talented group of filmmakers around me, she wouldn’t believe you.
The reason I loved the story so much three years ago when I made it and have an even greater love for it now is because this story doesn’t have an expiration date. This story will never be irrelevant. Poverty will always exist. Internal conflicts will never go away. People will always need to figure out how they handle situations. Everyone will forever continue to grow and learn. That’s what’s so perfect about this story - it’s real.
Telling this story as effectively and impactfully as possible is my biggest goal, and from our entire crew, we won’t stop working until we achieve that.
Carli Sanger (right) on the set of the Baby Shoes promotional video
Development (March 2023 - August 2023)
Once we founded our core group, Carli began reworking and revising her original short story from 2021. In the time since, Baby Shoes has gone through numerous rewrites to make it the most accurate and compelling story it can be.
Pre-Production (August 2023 - January 2024)
Our crew has been working tirelessly in our roles to prepare for our production! We produced a short film, Hope, in the fall of 2023 to gain experience in our respective roles. Grace, our producer, has been scouting locations for our main backdrop, and working with the rest of the crew to create a realistic budget for the film. A.J. has been working with industry-grade equipment throughout the course of the semester to find out what best captures the look of "Baby Shoes". Meanwhile, Alexandra has been creating a shooting schedule, and Taylor has been forming a prop list and gathering items for our final production. Jack has also edited both of our previous projects (Hope and our promotional video), and has been developing a list of high-quality post-production gear that he will utilize for our final cut.
Photos from the Baby Shoes promotional shoot.
Production (February 2024)
Once we're fully funded, we'll hit the ground running on our production! Our week-long shoot will allow us to bring "Baby Shoes" to life. Our updates will be broadcasted through our social media, while some donors will be given exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content.
Post-Production (March 2024 - May 2024)
Once our shoot is wrapped, it is off to Jack for editing! Jack will be working with Carli to provide a professional sound mix and color grade to the film. Donors will also be receiving their incentive rewards during this time.
Baby Shoes is a project that has been years in the making, and we appreciate any support we can get.
- Check out our list of incentives! To do this, click the green button at the top of the page titled "Make A Pledge". Your contributions will directly impact our film, allowing us to afford top-of-the-line gear, professional actors, and pristine locations. You will also benefit directly by donating to our film, as you have the chance to access exclusive digital content, or obtain items like a signed screenplay or merchandise.
- Follow our journey on social media! Check out our Instagram page @babyshoesfilm, and be sure to give us a follow on Seed and Spark as well.
- Post, post, post! If you see something on any of our pages that excites you, please do tell your network about us. Tell your friends and family why you think they should support this project. You can use the following template below:
- Help @babyshoesfilm grow on Instagram! Make sure to check out their Seed and Spark too!
- I can't wait to see @babyshoesfilm! It seems like a very touching story and will definitely tug at my heartstrings.
- So excited about the upcoming short film Baby Shoes! Check them out on Instagram @babyshoesfilm and support them on Seed and Spark.
Thank You!
From all of us working behind the scenes on Baby Shoes, we want to thank you for taking the time to check out our campaign page. Your support means the world to us as we begin our production journey!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Contingency
Costs $1,300
Because we expect the unexpected.
Locations
Costs $2,500
Our story is set between three locations, and we need the funds to create the appropriate backdrop for Baby Shoes.
Casting
Costs $2,500
We need to pay our professional actors who will bring our characters to life!
Post Production
Costs $2,500
We need to afford a crisp sound mix and color grade to capture the intended look and feel of the film!
Catering
Costs $650
We want to hire local catering to feed our cast and crew during/after long shoot days.
Equipment Rental
Costs $1,000
We want to rent industry-grade equipment for our production!
Lodging & Travel
Costs $800
We need to pay for gas, train fees, and/or housing for our actors!
Hard Drives
Costs $600
We want to keep all of our 4K footage safe and secure, and we will need multiple hard drives throughout the process.
Festivals
Costs $500
Once we're wrapped, we will need to cover admission fees to expand "Baby Shoes"'s audience!
Production Design
Costs $500
We will need to cover expenses for props, wardrobe, and set dressing!
PPE
Costs $180
We need to adhere to COVID safety protocol and keep our cast and crew safe! We need to have enough masks, sanitizer, and COVID tests on set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Meet Our Crew
Grace Doyle - Producer
Grace Doyle is a third year Film, Television, and Media Arts major at Quinnipiac University. Grace passionate about all aspects of production, having previously interned at Indigenous Media in Los Angeles and 7News WHDH in Boston. As the producer of “Baby Shoes”, Grace is responsible for creating and maintaining a sound budget for the film, as well as scouting locations and managing actors. She is looking forward to working with her wonderful crew while telling August’s story, and learning more about the production process along the way!
Carli Sanger - Director/Screenwriter
Carli Sanger is a third year student in the 3+1 FTM program and a business management and theater studies double minor. As the writer and director on the film, she will be working with the rest of the crew along with the actors during the shoot week to create the best film possible, while also creating an awesome working environment with the rest of the crew! She looks forward to seeing something that she wrote come to life and being a part of her first real set.
Alex Kendall - Assistant Director
Alexandra Kendall is a senior 3+1 double major at Quinnipiac University, studying both film and advertising from West Haven, Connecticut. She serves as the Assistant Director on the film, and is in charge of scheduling, locking down shoot locations, tagging the script, and working with actors. Something she is excited about while working on the film is being able to work with such a talented cast and crew for her first
film.
A.J. Gugliotta - Director of Photography
A.J. Gugliotta is the Director of Photography on "Baby Shoes". He is in charge of designing a unique look for the film, all while using the highest quality equipment to make that all possible. He has had a love of cinema from a young age, citing his Dad as being a big influence. His cinematography background includes weddings, commercials, narrative short films, and more. He's very excited to launch his film career forward with "Baby Shoes".
Taylor Dilisi - Production Designer
Taylor Dilisi is a third year Film, Television, and Media Arts major. As the production designer, she is in charge of the set, making sure we have
the necessary props, and continuity is ensured. She is looking forward to working with such an amazing team
in a professional setting!
Jack Muscatello - Editor
Jack Muscatello is a third year FTM Major and the editor on "Baby Shoes". He will be working throughout post-production to assemble each scene into a final cut of the film, and build the world of "Baby Shoes" with a comprehensive sound design and color grade. His goal is to make the final cut as close to Carli's initial vision, and present a beautiful film that can show off all of the crew's hard work.