Set against the backdrop of Hurricane Sandy, a short film that asks how do we move forward when everything around us seems to be falling apart. Ultimately showing that by confronting things head on and letting go of the need for security, we become the eye of our own storm.
Set against the backdrop of Hurricane Sandy, a short film that asks how do we move forward when everything around us seems to be falling apart. Ultimately showing that by confronting things head on and letting go of the need for security, we become the eye of our own storm.
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Story
Mission Statement
Women in film! Before the Storm is written, directed, and produced by a woman, has a female producing team, female DoP, was crewed by over 75% women, and tells the father/daughter story through the woman's eyes. With a diverse cast, BtS is all about supporting diversity and female filmmakers.About The Project
WE ARE 60% COMPLETE!!
Principal photography has already been shot!
Now we need YOUR SUPPORT to help us finish this film!
Funds will go towards a day of shooting in front of a GREEN SCREEN and in a POOL
Then onto VFX, Color, Sound, Original Score, Editing, and Festival Fees
Still from BEFORE THE STORM
Still from BEFORE THE STORM
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE!
Good news, huh?!
We are proudly produced under the 501(c)(3) / non-profit
FLIGHT PATH PRODUCTIONS
EIN 82-3313437
On behalf of our entire cast and crew...
THANK YOU!!!
Every donation helps no matter how small!
Or if you're unable to pledge financially please 'follow' the campaign and spread the news to others on your social media platform of choice!
If you have equipment, locations or services to donate, please contact us at [email protected]
Oh. And a little extra light reading....
Incentives
$10
SUNSHINE
Social media shout-out with a great big THANK YOU!
$25
HAZE
A digital copy of a signed bts photo from our shoot
+A social media shout-out to say THANK YOU!
$40
HUMIDITY : YOUR NAME on The Big Screen
See your NAME in our THANK YOU credits portion of the film!
+A social media shout-out with a great big THANK YOU!
Claimed: 13 of 100
$50
CLOUDS : PRINT!
Receive a signed hardcopy of a still from the shoot
+ A handwritten THANK YOU note (mailing address required)
+ Your Name in the THANK YOU credits
Sold Out!
$60
DRIZZLE : Poetic License
Tell us your favorite kind of day, favorite kind of weather, and we'll send and post a HAIKU just for YOU!
+ A handwritten THANK YOU note (mailing address required)
+ Your Name in the THANK YOU credits
$75
PRECIPITATION : Sounds of Silence
Receive a link to our BEFORE THE STORM Playlist from our very own Music Supervisor, Nargis Sheerazie
+A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
$100
MIST : First Look!
Recieve a digital download of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU CREDITS
+ A signed digital film still
$150
WINDS : Get Scripted
Recieve a signed copy of the script plus get notes and feedback on YOUR script or treatment from writer/director Erin Segal.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
$200
GUSTS : Take Cover
Join the Cast & Crew for a Private Screening and Afterparty- 1st Drink's On US!
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
$250
RAIN : Singin' in it!
Ever wanted a song sung just for you!? Well we'll send you one in the form of a personalized THANK YOU SONG VIDEO from our incredibly talented magical songstress Producer, Randa Eid!
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 0 of 6
$300
THUNDER + LIGHTING = Super Bloom
Recieve a bespoke flower arrangement from Erin. Must live in the LA area (or be patient enough to await her next visit to your state. CA, NY, UT and PDX only.)
*Flowers limited to seasonal availability.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 1 of 5
$500
DOWNPOUR : Emergency Supplies
We'll treat you to dinner with Writer/Director Erin Segal and Producer Lysette Urus if in LA, and with Erin and Producer Randa Eid if in NY.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,000
HAIL : Hard Knocks
Curious about process? We'll host a workshop dinner explaining just how one does juggle writing, directing, producing, acting and somehow staying sane within it all (or at least sort of sane. sleep not included). Limited to parties of 5. With Lysette and Erin in LA and Randa and Erin in NYC.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 0 of 3
$2,500
HURRICANE : Clearing the Path
You'll be added to the film as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (IMDB credit) and will receive our undying gratitude.
+ Dinner on us
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+ A signed hardcopy film still
+ Our BtS Playlist
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 1 of 5
$5,000
TEMPEST : Eye of the Storm
Become an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (IMDB credit) and dream-come-true-maker with our eternal love and gratitude.
+ Dinner on us
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+ A signed hardcopy of a film still of your choosing
+ Our BtS playlist
Claimed: 0 of 3
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
SUNSHINE
Social media shout-out with a great big THANK YOU!
$25
HAZE
A digital copy of a signed bts photo from our shoot
+A social media shout-out to say THANK YOU!
$40
HUMIDITY : YOUR NAME on The Big Screen
See your NAME in our THANK YOU credits portion of the film!
+A social media shout-out with a great big THANK YOU!
Claimed: 13 of 100
$50
CLOUDS : PRINT!
Receive a signed hardcopy of a still from the shoot
+ A handwritten THANK YOU note (mailing address required)
+ Your Name in the THANK YOU credits
Sold Out!
$60
DRIZZLE : Poetic License
Tell us your favorite kind of day, favorite kind of weather, and we'll send and post a HAIKU just for YOU!
+ A handwritten THANK YOU note (mailing address required)
+ Your Name in the THANK YOU credits
$75
PRECIPITATION : Sounds of Silence
Receive a link to our BEFORE THE STORM Playlist from our very own Music Supervisor, Nargis Sheerazie
+A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
$100
MIST : First Look!
Recieve a digital download of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU CREDITS
+ A signed digital film still
$150
WINDS : Get Scripted
Recieve a signed copy of the script plus get notes and feedback on YOUR script or treatment from writer/director Erin Segal.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
$200
GUSTS : Take Cover
Join the Cast & Crew for a Private Screening and Afterparty- 1st Drink's On US!
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
$250
RAIN : Singin' in it!
Ever wanted a song sung just for you!? Well we'll send you one in the form of a personalized THANK YOU SONG VIDEO from our incredibly talented magical songstress Producer, Randa Eid!
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 0 of 6
$300
THUNDER + LIGHTING = Super Bloom
Recieve a bespoke flower arrangement from Erin. Must live in the LA area (or be patient enough to await her next visit to your state. CA, NY, UT and PDX only.)
*Flowers limited to seasonal availability.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 1 of 5
$500
DOWNPOUR : Emergency Supplies
We'll treat you to dinner with Writer/Director Erin Segal and Producer Lysette Urus if in LA, and with Erin and Producer Randa Eid if in NY.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,000
HAIL : Hard Knocks
Curious about process? We'll host a workshop dinner explaining just how one does juggle writing, directing, producing, acting and somehow staying sane within it all (or at least sort of sane. sleep not included). Limited to parties of 5. With Lysette and Erin in LA and Randa and Erin in NYC.
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU card from the director (mailing address required)
+ Your NAME in the THANK YOU credits
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 0 of 3
$2,500
HURRICANE : Clearing the Path
You'll be added to the film as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (IMDB credit) and will receive our undying gratitude.
+ Dinner on us
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+ A signed hardcopy film still
+ Our BtS Playlist
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
Claimed: 1 of 5
$5,000
TEMPEST : Eye of the Storm
Become an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (IMDB credit) and dream-come-true-maker with our eternal love and gratitude.
+ Dinner on us
+ An invite to our private screening & afterparty
+ A digital dowload of the film (once available)
+ A handwritten THANK YOU from the director (mailing address required)
+ A signed hardcopy of a film still of your choosing
+ Our BtS playlist
Claimed: 0 of 3
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Current Team
About This Team
ERIN SEGAL WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Erin holds a BFA in Theater. While at NYU she studied with the Atlantic Theater Company and upon gradutating was accepted into their Los Angeles Film Conservatory, led by David Mamet. After relocating to Los Angeles, Erin earned an alumna status through the three year screenwriting program at Writer's Boot Camp and completed UCLA Extension's Craft of the Director. In addition to acting and writing, Erin has worked as a Production Designer and Art Director on commercials, pilots, and music videos such as Halsey’s GHOST directed by Malia James, and feature films such as ECHO PARK starring Mamie Gummer and directed by Amanda Marsalis, and CAUGHT starring Anna Camp and directed by Maggie Kiley. Both films premiered at the LA Film Festival. Most recently she Art Directed the UNTITLED DRAKE DOREMUS PROJECT starring Shailene Woodley. All have been in service of shadowing directors with the goal of taking the seat behind the camera on a more professinal level. Erin has completed two shorts of her own, ABBIE AT THE PARTY and BEFORE THE STORM, which is currently in post-production. She has three feature-length scripts in development and most recently her treatment won the bid for her to Co-Direct the music video debut of a new female pop duo, coming this Spring. Erin has a unique combination of experience in the technical and production aspects of filmmaking as well as a life-long passion for studying and exploring the craft, beauty, and importance of storytelling.
JULIETTE VAN DORMAEL CINEMATOGRAPHER
Juliette Van Dormael was born in Brussels, Belgium to father and filmmaker Jaco Van Dormael and mother Laurette Vankeerberghen. She is a cinematographer based in Brussels known for the feature film "Mon Ange" (2016) and for the shorts "Jay parmi les hommes" (2015) and "Mouettes" (2013) among others. She studied cinematography at INSAS Film School in Brussels. She won the "Best Cinematographer's Debut" Award at Camerimage 2016 for "Mon Ange" and was nominated for the ASC "Spotlight Award" 2017 for the same film. She was named one of "VARIETY's 10 Cinematographers to Watch in 2017".
https://www.juliettevandormael.com/
RANDA EID PRODUCER
Randa Eid grew up in Northern Virginia; always with a camera in hand and singing her favorite classical piece. Studying art and music from the age of 5 she was given a great gift of honing her talents and thriving in her passions. Two months after graduating from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec (2002) with a BA Double Major Communications and Music she moved back to her hometown and was hired to work as a production assistant at Al Jazeera Arabic Television in Washington DC. She grew up quickly in the fast paced environment of the news world. Within 8 months she was promoted to Producer and moved to New York to work at the United Nations Bureau. After 12 years of producing news, features, documentaries, covering the gamut of war, Arab Springs, innovations in technology, and climate change, she said goodbye to that world so that she could get back to her roots and delve into more creative projects. For the past 4 years Randa has been freelance producing commercials, short films, documentaries, music videos, photos shoots and even experiential events. Working with reputable agencies and organizations like Arcade Agency (Sony), documentaries for Tribeca Digital Studios, the documentaries Mass Appeal for Hulu, commercials for Wieden + Kennedy, Little Bear Inc, and producing short films for a campaign that raised over 1 million dollars for Syrian refugees at Kickstarter, Kickstarters first ever fundraiser campaign. Director Erin Segal has inspired Randa to move towards the beautiful worlds of scripted and narrative storytelling. She is looking forward to helping realize more dream projects of talented diverse female directors.LYSETTE URUS PRODUCER
Lysette is a producer from NYC who currently resides in Los Angeles. Lysette cut her teeth in the NY production scene, under the guidance of producer, Alon Simcha. Through Simcha, she worked with world renowned director, Andrew Wonder, on projects that garnered the attention of some of the biggest festivals; "One More Day" which received theCannes Lion Award in 2016 and "Seed" which premiered at SXSW in 2017.She has worked the production circuit inside and out and is as well versed in the commercial standard as she is in the guerrilla technique. She is a ferocious go getter, who doesn't take no for an answer, only gives it. Lysette received her BA in film from American University, Washington DC, where she also spent a semester studying film in Prague, Czech Republic at FAMU. She continues to work bi-coastally as she builds her network and helps creatives realize their visions.
SAATCHI MACLACHLAN 1st AD*
Sachi Maclachlan is a NYC/Brooklyn based filmmaker. She has been fulfilling her life long dream within the world of cinema for the pat 7 years. Her directing, producing, and AD credits include commercial, music videos, and narrative projects, including Recover 180, YourGoodSkin, “Friends” by Animal Years music video, and “Fake it Till You Make it” by Gaya music video.
(*Director's Note: She is an absolute badass and I could not have done this without her.)
JEREMY POWER REGIMBAL EDITOR
Documentarian. Photographer. Filmmaker.Jeremy’s feature-film directorial debut, In Their Skin, a powerful psychological thriller starring Selma Blair and James D’Arcy world premiered at Tribeca Film Festival – where it was acquired by IFC for an international theatrical release. The film continued on a worldwide festival run from Toronto to Paris and picked up a Golden Hugo Nomination at Chicago Film Festival while receiving praise from media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, New York Times, Variety, Movie Buzzer & Flixist. His entry into the advertising world landed him a nomination for the Young Directors Award at the 2015 Cannes Lion Festival. His authentic visual documentary style and approach has already received praise in the top trades such as AdWeek, Creativity, Adage, Adland & Shots. For Commercials he has created campaigns with global brands such as MasterCard, CitiBank, Nike & Chevrolet.
As well as being a commercial director, and filmmaker, Jeremy co-founded The Lab Magazine. The print and digital publication is distributed in over 25 countries and has established itself as an indispensable culture bible for the international style-savvy set, featuring conversations between Willem Dafoe, Brit Marling, Jeremy Renner, Sam Rockwell, David Fincher, Wes Anderson, Noam Chomsky and many more!
He currently resides in Nepal and is in post-production on the documentary LOVE LETTERS FOR MY CHILDREN, about humanitarian (and now wife and mother of his sweet baby girl, Ruby) Maggie Doyne.
CAST
JULIE ERIN SEGAL
ALAN THOMAS K. BELGREY
EDDIE BRANDON LAMAR
DONALD ANTHONY WALKER
MARCUS ORLANDO RONDON
CREW
GAFFER PIERRE WURSTEMBERG
1ST AC RACHEL BATASHVILI
2ND AC ALEXANDRA BOCK & JOEY KATZ
KEY GRIP JULIE GOWESKY
SOUND ADAM SOLTIS & ED MORRIS
HAIR & MAKEUP TERESA BROWN
SET PA DAVID DONOHUE & JOEY KATZ
SET PA / PHOTOGRAPHER NICOLE CARTOLANO
CASTING TRACEY MOORE
ADDITIONAL CASTING IVAN MARTINOVICH
VFX SUPERVISOR ZACH SHUKAN
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