BanterGirl is a non-profit funding platform that provides financial and production support in order to help female comedians and creators get their projects off the ground, build audiences, and pitch their work for leading platforms, TV, and film.
BanterGirl is a non-profit funding platform that provides financial and production support in order to help female comedians and creators get their projects off the ground, build audiences, and pitch their work for leading platforms, TV, and film.
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About The Project
Inspired by the uphill battle that women have to face both in the entertainment industry as well as just walking down the street in a sexy pair of sweatpants, Producer, Trish Nelson decided to take the bull by the horns and create BanterGirl to help female creators get their work produced, marketed, and launched. Via BanterGirl, Trish is helping ladies throughout the entertainment industry, both on stage, in-front of the camera, and behind the scenes, fund their projects and find their true voice.
BanterGirl’s projects will focus on highlighting diversity giving a voice to women who find extra difficulty getting their talents recognized within the industry. BanterGirl’s mission is to create shows with a strong female presence and to help female comedians and creators hone their skills. Providing a balanced and equal environment will allow female comedy creators and performers the chance to truly shine and grow their material.
Within these projects, BanterGirl will create teams of female writers, editors, sound designers, DPs, directors, animators, gaffers, and everyone in between to help develop the skills of female behind-the- scenes-talent. When Hollywood says that they are lacking women to fill these roles, BanterGirl will show them that there are actually 1000’s of qualified ladies who are available and ready to work within these positions.
Outside of tours and live show production, BanterGirl will also help to fund and develop female created web, film, and television projects that emphasize culturally and physically diverse, multi dimensional characters in order to create a more accurate and well-rounded portrayal of the qualities that the female gender truly possesses.BanterGirl’s website will feature video shorts created by female talent, as well as weekly articles and interviews that shine a light on powerhouse women working to make positive changes within our community, and throughout the entertainment industry.
BanterGirl is determinded to literally change the face of the entertainment industry by shining a spotlight on diversity and female creators, helping them to get their voices heard and their projects launched. AND...we're gonna do it through comedy and laughter. Spoonful of sugar!
Incentives
$1
BanterGirl Membership
You are now a part of the BanterGirl movement!! Every single dollar counts and you have helped us get one step closer to our goal!
THANK YOU!
$5
Social Media Stalking
Trish Nelson will personally look you up and attempt to add you to her social network of people. She's a pretty tough stain to remove, so be prepared to receive tons of information about BanterGirl from this point forward. Teasing of course. Or...am I?
.
$10
Friend of BanterGirl
BanterGirl will now consider you to be a close personal friend of the BG mission. When you attempt to reach out about something pertaining to women, or comedy, or a gluten free pasta alternatives, you will not be ignored. Not by BanterGirl, at least.
$15
Thank You
I will scream your name from the rooftops, and then post it on all of BanterGirl's social media outlets. You already know that you're great. Now the rest of the world will too!
$25
BanterGirl Button
Add a little BanterGirl flair to your favorite suspenders, backpacks, or TGIF uniform with a genuine BanterGirl fashion button! Be the envy of all of your friends.
$40
BanterGirl Project Submission
Are you a funny lady? Do you have a project that you are dying to have made? For the bargain price of $40.00 you can submit a project to BanterGirl to be considered for her 2016 season! BanterGirl has budgeted for 2 extra projects outside of the ones that have already been selected. Is your project the next BanterGirl project? You won't know until you send it in for consideration! If you don't make the cut for this round of submissions, you've just donated $40 to help fund female creators work. WIN + WIN!
(After you make your $40 contribution, send a pitch of your project and your bio to [email protected]. Title your email "BANTERGIRL PROJECT". All submissions will be considered. 2 will be chosen...unless we strike it rich, then the possibilities become endless!)
Value: Invaluable
$45
30 Minute Guitar or Ukulele Lesson
The fabulous Jessica Delfino will guide you through the basics of guitar or ukulele during a 30 minute lesson over at The Unicorn, a music school and performing arts space that Jessica founded in NYC!
http://www.jessicadelfino.com/
http://theunicornnyc.com/
Sold Out!
$50
BanterGirl Thank You Note
I have the penmanship of a 7 year old, but for you I'm willing to embarrass myself by writing out a note giving you thanks and sealing it with a kiss. You won't be able to read it, but it's the thought that counts.
$60
Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia - 2 Tickets
Do you want to witness a group of badass women making an incredibly funny and informative show? For $60 you and a friend can come to a taping of Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia over at BRIC in Brooklyn, NY!
"A heady mix of stand-up comedy, music and conversation, Right NOW! is refreshingly self-aware and just the right amount of raw." - A Women's Thing
(Must claim tickets one week in advance. Dates will vary.)
Claimed: 6 of 60
$75
5 Day Upstate NY Project Development Retreat Submission
Do you have an idea that needs some serious flushing out? Is there a script in your life that you'd like to finish if only you had someone to give you a good kick in the pants to help thrust you to the next level? Spend 5 days of dedicated focus in a beautiful upstate farmhouse with a group of impressive industry ladies who will help you gather the tools you need to develop your next project! If you don't get chosen for this round, there will be others!
(This is a submission based retreat. Of the submissions that we receive, 2 ladies will be chosen. Please label your email "UPSTATE RETREAT" and pitch your idea via this address: [email protected]. Once your $75 contribution has been verified, your project will be considered. Good luck! )
$1000 value
$100
BanterGirl Video Thank You
Have BanterGirl thank you personally across the interwebs via the incredible medium of video/film. She may even sing you a song. Your name will be immortalized. People will now stop you on the streets...if they know your name.
$100
VIP Tickets for Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia + CUSTOMIZED FREESTYLE RAP
Witness a group of badass women making an incredibly funny and informative show AND get your very own customized freestyle rap from Carolyn herself! You and a friend will be VIP's for a taping of Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia over at BRIC in Brooklyn, NY!
"A heady mix of stand-up comedy, music and conversation, Right NOW! is refreshingly self-aware and just the right amount of raw." - A Women's Thing
(Must claim tickets one week in advance. Dates will vary.)
Claimed: 5 of 60
$150
BanterGirl Tote Bag
Need to cart a bunch of your crap around? Do it with a GORGEOUS BanterGirl Tote bag. Use it as a purse, a lunch bag, a grocery bag, a beach bag; really the possibilities are ENDLESS. Once you realize that you don't have to carry all of your crap stacked up in a bunch of piles on top of your hands, your life will be changed forever.
Claimed: 2 of 15
$180
2 Piano or Voice Lessons from Camille Harris
If you live in NYC, or have a piano and/or vocal cords, the brilliantly talented Camille Harris will give you the basics of Piano or Voice 101 during 2 separate one hour session in NYC! She's a powerhouse! You should go see her perform sometime very very soon!
http://www.camilleharris.net/
Claimed: 1 of 4
$225
Silverella NYC Custom Jewelery
Silverella.nyc has donated some beautiful handmade pieces to help encourage your donation. Every time you wear this gorgeous jewelry, you'll be reminded of that time you reached deep into your pockets to help launch some incredibly talented female creators projects! You. Are. AWESOME!
Claimed: 0 of 7
$250
THANK YOU Credit
We will give thanks to you by listing your name among the credits of one of our BanterGirl projects! This kind of validation will seriously keep you beaming for the rest of your life. "I have my name listed in the 'Thank You' section of a BanterGirl project". Drop that info at cocktail parties, business meetings, basically anywhere that you want to make a huge life changing impression on someone.
$400
Headshots with Kat Burdick
Have BanterGirl's resident photographer capture your next headshots! She's a powerhouse and knows how to capture the very best version of you.
Sold Out!
$500
IMDB Thank You Credit
See you name in PRINT! You and your generosity is now immortalized forever...or, until IMDB goes under.
$1,000
Associate Producer
Now you can finally join the ranks of MILLIONS and start all of your conversations with, "I'm a producer".
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$1
BanterGirl Membership
You are now a part of the BanterGirl movement!! Every single dollar counts and you have helped us get one step closer to our goal!
THANK YOU!
$5
Social Media Stalking
Trish Nelson will personally look you up and attempt to add you to her social network of people. She's a pretty tough stain to remove, so be prepared to receive tons of information about BanterGirl from this point forward. Teasing of course. Or...am I?
.
$10
Friend of BanterGirl
BanterGirl will now consider you to be a close personal friend of the BG mission. When you attempt to reach out about something pertaining to women, or comedy, or a gluten free pasta alternatives, you will not be ignored. Not by BanterGirl, at least.
$15
Thank You
I will scream your name from the rooftops, and then post it on all of BanterGirl's social media outlets. You already know that you're great. Now the rest of the world will too!
$25
BanterGirl Button
Add a little BanterGirl flair to your favorite suspenders, backpacks, or TGIF uniform with a genuine BanterGirl fashion button! Be the envy of all of your friends.
$40
BanterGirl Project Submission
Are you a funny lady? Do you have a project that you are dying to have made? For the bargain price of $40.00 you can submit a project to BanterGirl to be considered for her 2016 season! BanterGirl has budgeted for 2 extra projects outside of the ones that have already been selected. Is your project the next BanterGirl project? You won't know until you send it in for consideration! If you don't make the cut for this round of submissions, you've just donated $40 to help fund female creators work. WIN + WIN!
(After you make your $40 contribution, send a pitch of your project and your bio to [email protected]. Title your email "BANTERGIRL PROJECT". All submissions will be considered. 2 will be chosen...unless we strike it rich, then the possibilities become endless!)
Value: Invaluable
$45
30 Minute Guitar or Ukulele Lesson
The fabulous Jessica Delfino will guide you through the basics of guitar or ukulele during a 30 minute lesson over at The Unicorn, a music school and performing arts space that Jessica founded in NYC!
http://www.jessicadelfino.com/
http://theunicornnyc.com/
Sold Out!
$50
BanterGirl Thank You Note
I have the penmanship of a 7 year old, but for you I'm willing to embarrass myself by writing out a note giving you thanks and sealing it with a kiss. You won't be able to read it, but it's the thought that counts.
$60
Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia - 2 Tickets
Do you want to witness a group of badass women making an incredibly funny and informative show? For $60 you and a friend can come to a taping of Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia over at BRIC in Brooklyn, NY!
"A heady mix of stand-up comedy, music and conversation, Right NOW! is refreshingly self-aware and just the right amount of raw." - A Women's Thing
(Must claim tickets one week in advance. Dates will vary.)
Claimed: 6 of 60
$75
5 Day Upstate NY Project Development Retreat Submission
Do you have an idea that needs some serious flushing out? Is there a script in your life that you'd like to finish if only you had someone to give you a good kick in the pants to help thrust you to the next level? Spend 5 days of dedicated focus in a beautiful upstate farmhouse with a group of impressive industry ladies who will help you gather the tools you need to develop your next project! If you don't get chosen for this round, there will be others!
(This is a submission based retreat. Of the submissions that we receive, 2 ladies will be chosen. Please label your email "UPSTATE RETREAT" and pitch your idea via this address: [email protected]. Once your $75 contribution has been verified, your project will be considered. Good luck! )
$1000 value
$100
BanterGirl Video Thank You
Have BanterGirl thank you personally across the interwebs via the incredible medium of video/film. She may even sing you a song. Your name will be immortalized. People will now stop you on the streets...if they know your name.
$100
VIP Tickets for Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia + CUSTOMIZED FREESTYLE RAP
Witness a group of badass women making an incredibly funny and informative show AND get your very own customized freestyle rap from Carolyn herself! You and a friend will be VIP's for a taping of Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia over at BRIC in Brooklyn, NY!
"A heady mix of stand-up comedy, music and conversation, Right NOW! is refreshingly self-aware and just the right amount of raw." - A Women's Thing
(Must claim tickets one week in advance. Dates will vary.)
Claimed: 5 of 60
$150
BanterGirl Tote Bag
Need to cart a bunch of your crap around? Do it with a GORGEOUS BanterGirl Tote bag. Use it as a purse, a lunch bag, a grocery bag, a beach bag; really the possibilities are ENDLESS. Once you realize that you don't have to carry all of your crap stacked up in a bunch of piles on top of your hands, your life will be changed forever.
Claimed: 2 of 15
$180
2 Piano or Voice Lessons from Camille Harris
If you live in NYC, or have a piano and/or vocal cords, the brilliantly talented Camille Harris will give you the basics of Piano or Voice 101 during 2 separate one hour session in NYC! She's a powerhouse! You should go see her perform sometime very very soon!
http://www.camilleharris.net/
Claimed: 1 of 4
$225
Silverella NYC Custom Jewelery
Silverella.nyc has donated some beautiful handmade pieces to help encourage your donation. Every time you wear this gorgeous jewelry, you'll be reminded of that time you reached deep into your pockets to help launch some incredibly talented female creators projects! You. Are. AWESOME!
Claimed: 0 of 7
$250
THANK YOU Credit
We will give thanks to you by listing your name among the credits of one of our BanterGirl projects! This kind of validation will seriously keep you beaming for the rest of your life. "I have my name listed in the 'Thank You' section of a BanterGirl project". Drop that info at cocktail parties, business meetings, basically anywhere that you want to make a huge life changing impression on someone.
$400
Headshots with Kat Burdick
Have BanterGirl's resident photographer capture your next headshots! She's a powerhouse and knows how to capture the very best version of you.
Sold Out!
$500
IMDB Thank You Credit
See you name in PRINT! You and your generosity is now immortalized forever...or, until IMDB goes under.
$1,000
Associate Producer
Now you can finally join the ranks of MILLIONS and start all of your conversations with, "I'm a producer".
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Current Team
About This Team
Trish Nelson, founder of BanterGirl, is a producer, performer, and writer from Los Angeles, who for the past 10 years has resided in NYC. She’s produced monthly shows at the Bell House, Joe’s Pub, The Slipper Room, Littlefield, Union Hall, Ace Hotel, Wythe Hotel, and BRIC, and has regularly worked with talent such as Women of Letters, Carolyn Castiglia, Dave Hill, Jena Friedman, Jessica Delfino, and John Hodgman. She has also helped to put together live shows and tours across the country for Broad City, Impractical Jokers, Jim Jefferies, Bill Burr, Chris Hardwick, and Amy Schumer, among many others. She holds a BFA in Theater from Middlesex University in London, England, and an MFA in acting from the University of Washington’s PATP.
Who We are Supporting This Year:
WHO: Women of Letters
WHAT: Once a month at the iconic Joe’s Pub, the most interesting and acclaimed writers, musicians, actors, comedians and politicians appear together on stage, in an intimate setting, with the purpose of celebrating female talent and the lost art of letter-writing. In the last five years, Women of Letters events have raised over $750,000 for womens-related charities. Women of Letters veterans include: Molly Ringwald, Martha Wainwright, Kathleen Turner, Edie Falco, Mara Wilson, Amanda Palmer, Tavi Gevinson, Ophira Eisenberg, Yael Stone, Jena Malone and many more.
TOGETHER: BanterGirl co-produces the monthly Women Of Letters show in NYC.
WHO: Carolyn Castiglia
WHAT: A stand-up comedian known for her hilarious riffing and crowd work, wild storytelling and her incredible ability to freestyle rap, Carolyn has appeared all over television, on Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, HLN, NickMom, We, Food and more.
TOGETHER: We’re producing Right NOW! with Carolyn Castiglia a feminist late-night style talk
show that will be filming at BRIC and airing on Brooklyn Public Access starting January 2016. "A heady mix of stand-up comedy, music and conversation, Right NOW! is refreshingly self-aware and just the right amount of raw. Blending talk show style conversations about slut-shaming and reality TV with notes on how to survive in “Kale Brooklyn,” the show is funny and completely engaging. I’ve rarely seen anyone as quick on their feet as Castiglia, and it works beautifully with the tone and pace of the show." - review, A Women's Thing
WHO: Lane Moore
WHAT: A stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and musician living in New York City. Paste Magazine named her #19 of the 75 Funniest People On Twitter, and BUST Magazine named her band It Was Romance the Best Band of 2015. A prolific writer for The Onion, McSweeney’s, Someecards, GQ, WitStream, MTV Video Music Awards, Elle, Esquire, Ms. Magazine, Marie Claire, XOJane, and Feministing, Sex & Relationships Editor at Cosmopolitan.com, a regular commentator on VH1 and MTV talking head shows, and a former editor for Jezebel and Autostraddle.
TOGETHER: We’re working on a Tinder LIVE! national tour, and TV pilot. Tinder Live has been named as one of the 5 Best Comedy Shows in NYC, by CBS Village Voice, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, The Guardian, VICE, Time Out New York, Hello Giggles, Gothamist, Brooklyn Paper, Bustle, Flavorpill, Brokelyn, Brooklyn Magazine, and Brooklyn Vegan critic’s pick.
WHO: Desiree Burch
WHAT: Comedian, actor, writer and storyteller. TEDx fellow, a recipient of the Franklin Furnace Fund Individual Artist Grant and a graduate of Yale University. Winner of the 2015 Funny Women Stage Award for stand-up her solo piece “Tar Baby” won a 2015 Fringe First for new writing at the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe.
TOGETHER: We’ll develop a yet-to-be-titled theater project.
WHO: Mindy Raf
WHAT: A writer, comedian, and musician based in Brooklyn. Mindy has contributed to MTV's GIRL CODE, COLLEGEHUMOR, TNT, VH1, The Daily Comedy Network, and the MY PARENTS WERE AWESOME anthology. Her debut young adult novel The Symptoms of My Insanity (DIAL/Penguin) is out now.
TOGETHER: We’ll develop a yet-to-be-titled theater project.
WHO: Janelle James & Hadiyah Robinson
WHAT: Janelle James is a Caribbean born comic who started doing standup in the midwest. She has featured all over the country in such places as Laugh Factory Chicago and the Gotham, Helium, Broadway and Carolines Comedy Clubs and traveled as the feature act with Hannibal Buress, Todd Barry and Rob Delaney, and has performed at the Bridgetown, Limestone and The Eugene Mirman comedy festivals.
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Hadiyah Robinson has appeared on The Nightly Show, Centric’s According to Him & Her, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, BET’s Comic View and BET’s One Mic Stand and The Mo’Nique Show. She’s been featured in O Magazine, Time Out NY, the Huffington Post, HelloBeautiful.com, Stagetime Magazine and more.
TOGETHER: We’re developing WEBSERIES, a show that follows two man-hungry comedian roommates in NYC as they plot, conspire and scramble to gain any semblance of notoriety.
WHO: Jean Grae
WHAT: Critically acclaimed lyricist, producer, writer, director, cinematographer. Audiences were treated to her special blend of music and comedy recently on the John Hodgman show and Low Times podcast with Daniel Ralston.
TOGETHER: We’ll work on an untitled TV pilot.
WHO: Becky Yamamoto
WHAT: A stand up comedian, comedic actor, and writer. Her webseries pilot 2 Chans (co-created and co-starring Meghan O'Neill), which won Best Actress (Comedy) at NYTVF. Her work has received acclaim from The Onion AV Club, Indiewire, Mic, Bust and Glamour.
TOGETHER: We’ll create a yet-to-be-titled web project.
FESTIVAL WE’LL SUPPORT:
The NY Funny Songs Fest created and produced by Jessica Delfino
VENUE WE’LL SUPPORT:
QED: A Place to Show and Tell established by Kambri Crews
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