Rachel, a former Brooklynite, has persuaded her boyfriend to take a stab at farming on an abandoned sheep ranch. But the romantic dream of self-reliance quickly collapses. When a sheep dies under their watch, Rachel becomes determined to deal with the remains and in doing so, prove her worth.
Rachel, a former Brooklynite, has persuaded her boyfriend to take a stab at farming on an abandoned sheep ranch. But the romantic dream of self-reliance quickly collapses. When a sheep dies under their watch, Rachel becomes determined to deal with the remains and in doing so, prove her worth.
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Story
Mission Statement
From a female writer-director with a female lead, the motivation behind this project is to increase representation of women in film, both in front of & behind the camera. With our producers Wild Obscura, we are focused on inclusive hiring to bring this complex female-driven story to the screen.About The Project
Mood Reel
The Story
Biophilia is a psychological thriller in which Rachel, a former Brooklynite, has persuaded her boyfriend, Daniel, to take a stab at farming on his family’s abandoned sheep ranch. But the romantic dream of self-reliance reveals itself to be a harsher reality. Isolated on the remote ranch, Rachel grows increasingly uncertain of herself under Daniel’s controlling influence. When a sheep dies under their watch, Rachel becomes determined to make something of its remains and in doing so prove her worth.
Inspiration
This is a story about negotiating the terms of sustainable living.
Inspired by the effects of the recent recession, the roots of Biophilia can be traced to the months following the crash when I feverishly fought for space to grow vegetables on my fire escape in Brooklyn. I was eager to nurture something tangible while success in the city proved increasingly elusive. I watched as my peers did the same, leaving jobs to start food trucks or pickling companies, rooftop gardens and butcher shops. Our generation was reeling from the frauds of Wall Street and we were intent on finding value beyond the dollar in our lives.
The seeds of this renewed curiosity in wilderness living grew into today’s thriving food-awareness movement and the so-called “farm-to-table” scene. We see the resurgence of this interest on television, where survivalism programming reigns and homesteading shows like Alaska: The Last Frontier hold captive audiences season after season. But this interest in returning to the wilderness from civilization is not new.
Self-reliance has long been an American ideal. We go into the wilderness in search for ourselves. In the film, the protagonist Rachel is desperate to escape the voices constantly critiquing her choices, so she moves to an abandoned ranch to assert her independence. But nature provides tests of character unknown in civil society. Biophilia pits this lust for the land against the actuality of living close to nature.
As we catapult into the 21st century and strive towards a better future, we are faced with pressing questions. How do we avoid repeating the cycles of recent failures? How do we reassess our values and work towards new models of sustainable living? The film’s title was introduced to me by prominent food thinker Michael Pollan, by way of the biologist and conservationist E.O. Wilson, who defined biophilia as the innate, inherited love we humans have for the natural world with which we co-evolved. That love of nature is not a partisan feeling. Environmentalism is everyone’s cause.
Woman Versus Nature
We are determined to tell this story with a decidedly feminist bent. Despite a handful of exceptions, the mythic rugged individualist is predominantly characterized as a masculine experience. Women also have long, courageous, and adventurous relationship with the wild. We want to see more of those stories celebrated on screen.
Historically speaking, unmarried women are challenged to affirm their worth without husbands or children or the dowry tradition to give them inherent value. This film aims to show how capable and self-sufficient a woman can be despite constant attack on her abilities.
As female filmmakers, we want to empower women through representative storytelling and break the gendered barriers that women face daily in all fields, from film to farming. In Hollywood, we are still a minority and as a result, there are fewer female protagonists on screen. Be a part of the change you want to see by supporting Biophilia!
(Reports from a NYFA study of gender inequlity in film)
Why We Need You To Join Us
With this film, we hope to inspire thought and raise curiosity about the honorable work of growing our food and caring for our country’s beautiful landscapes. We are working with local farmers and organizations like The Marin Agricultural Land Trust to promote their vital mission of land conservation and share their stories.
Our dream is to make a visceral, visually resonant film that honors the work of living off the land. Biophilia will buzz with life, smell of sweat, and immerse the audience in a woman’s experience.
Your contribution will enable us to assemble an excellent team and all the equipment needed to bring this story to the screen in a compelling way.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Biophilia is sponsored by From the Heart Productions, Inc, which has been successfully funding films since 1993 under the 501© 3 Internal Revenue Code and section 509 (a) (2) of the Code. As such, any monetary donations to Biophilia qualify as charitable contributions under the U.S. Tax Code. As a donor, you may use IRS number 95 444 5418 on your taxes with the donated amount for a tax deduction.
Incentives
$10
Good Karma
A little love goes a long way!
Good intent and good deed will contribute towards your future happiness.
$25
Hugs and Gratitude
Thank you so much!
- Digital download of the film
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- Thank you in credits
$40
Behind-the-Scenes
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Digital download of the film
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$50
Recipe
- Marina will e-mail you a recipe suggestion (either food or wild-crafting) based on a brief description of your mood and interests!
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- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$65
Musical
- Meryl will send you a playlist inspired by the film
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- Thank you in credits
$80
Artist
- A personalized hand-drawn animated gif by artist James Thacher, inspired by a word or photograph of your choice
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$100
Party
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Jokester
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21st Century Gardener
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$225
Farm Lover
- Short Stack mini cookbook, Tater Tats, Hudson Valley Seeds, and Homemade Enamel Pin
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- Digital download of the film
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$275
Cowgirl Creamery
- Courtesy of Cowgirl Creamery: a Cheese 101 Class and Tasting, followed by Lunch for 2 at the Cowgirl Creamery barn in Point Reyes Station*
- Plus, the Farm Lover Goodies Package!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NYA
- Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
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$500
Skype Producers Call!
- 1-hour FaceTime/Skype call with director and producers on process. Ask any and all the questions you want about the filmmaking process!
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
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- Digital download of the film
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- Special Thank you in credits
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$750
Reader
- A Book on Food, Agriculture, or Cooking! (Title TBD, we have a few options donated!)
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
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- Digital download of the film
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- Special Thank you in credits
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$1,000
Homemade Dinner
- A homemade dinner with Marina or Meryl in LA or NY.*
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Special Thank you in credits
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
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$1,500
Sponsor
- A Book on Food, Agriculture, or Cooking! (Title TBD, we have a few options!)
- Choice of a homemade seasonal jam OR homemade candle made by Meryl and Marina, hand-delivered to LA or NY residents.
- Choice Of the Skype Call OR a Homemade Dinner OR Meryl will learn your favorite song and send you a video of her playing it.*
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Sponsor in credits
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
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$2,500
Assistant Producer
- Co-Producer credit in the film
- Treat a party of 8 to Brunch at Paper & Plastik Cafe (in LA) OR enjoy a series of invigorating Yoga Classes via a Gift Card at the Modo Yoga Studio (in NY)*
- Choice of a homemade seasonal jam OR homemade candle made by Meryl and Marina, hand-delivered to LA or NY residents.
- Choice Of the Skype Call OR a Homemade Dinner OR Meryl will learn your favorite song and send you a video of her playing it.*
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
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$5,000
Associate Producer
- Associate Producer Credit in Film
- Bottle of Limited Edition Napa Wine from Bald Mountain Vineyard
- Treat a party of 8 to Brunch at Paper & Plastik Cafe (in LA) OR enjoy a series of invigorating Yoga Classes via a Gift Card at the Modo Yoga Studio (in NY)*
- A homemade seasonal jam AND homemade candle made by Meryl and Marina, hand-delivered to LA or NY residents.
- Choice Of the Skype Call OR a Homemade Dinner OR Meryl will learn your favorite song and send you a video of her playing it.*
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Many shoutouts on social media
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
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$10,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Executive Producer Credit
- ALL OF THE ABOVE! including:
- Bottle of Limited Edition Napa Wine from Bald Mountain Vineyard
- A Gift Card of your choosing to Paper & Plastik Cafe (in LA) or the Modo Yoga Studio (in NY)
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Farm Lover Gift Bag: a Short Stack mini cookbook, Tater Tats, Hudson Valley Seeds
- All the Following Personalized Emails: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- So Many Shoutouts on social media
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Good Karma
A little love goes a long way!
Good intent and good deed will contribute towards your future happiness.
$25
Hugs and Gratitude
Thank you so much!
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$40
Behind-the-Scenes
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$50
Recipe
- Marina will e-mail you a recipe suggestion (either food or wild-crafting) based on a brief description of your mood and interests!
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$65
Musical
- Meryl will send you a playlist inspired by the film
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$80
Artist
- A personalized hand-drawn animated gif by artist James Thacher, inspired by a word or photograph of your choice
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$100
Party
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$125
Jokester
- A personalized joke or funny link, selected by comedian Billy Scafuri, will be emailed to you to brighten your day
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
$150
21st Century Gardener
- A packet of Hudson Valley Seeds will be mailed to you to inspire home gardening along with a vegetable Tater Tat temporary tattoo
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
Claimed: 1 of 30
$225
Farm Lover
- Short Stack mini cookbook, Tater Tats, Hudson Valley Seeds, and Homemade Enamel Pin
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
Claimed: 1 of 25
$275
Cowgirl Creamery
- Courtesy of Cowgirl Creamery: a Cheese 101 Class and Tasting, followed by Lunch for 2 at the Cowgirl Creamery barn in Point Reyes Station*
- Plus, the Farm Lover Goodies Package!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NYA
- Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Thank you in credits
*Travel and accommodations to/from Point Reyes region not included.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$500
Skype Producers Call!
- 1-hour FaceTime/Skype call with director and producers on process. Ask any and all the questions you want about the filmmaking process!
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Special Thank you in credits
Claimed: 2 of 10
$750
Reader
- A Book on Food, Agriculture, or Cooking! (Title TBD, we have a few options donated!)
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Special Thank you in credits
Claimed: 0 of 5
$1,000
Homemade Dinner
- A homemade dinner with Marina or Meryl in LA or NY.*
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Special Thank you in credits
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
Claimed: 1 of 10
$1,500
Sponsor
- A Book on Food, Agriculture, or Cooking! (Title TBD, we have a few options!)
- Choice of a homemade seasonal jam OR homemade candle made by Meryl and Marina, hand-delivered to LA or NY residents.
- Choice Of the Skype Call OR a Homemade Dinner OR Meryl will learn your favorite song and send you a video of her playing it.*
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
- Sponsor in credits
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
Claimed: 0 of 5
$2,500
Assistant Producer
- Co-Producer credit in the film
- Treat a party of 8 to Brunch at Paper & Plastik Cafe (in LA) OR enjoy a series of invigorating Yoga Classes via a Gift Card at the Modo Yoga Studio (in NY)*
- Choice of a homemade seasonal jam OR homemade candle made by Meryl and Marina, hand-delivered to LA or NY residents.
- Choice Of the Skype Call OR a Homemade Dinner OR Meryl will learn your favorite song and send you a video of her playing it.*
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Shoutout on social media
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
Claimed: 1 of 5
$5,000
Associate Producer
- Associate Producer Credit in Film
- Bottle of Limited Edition Napa Wine from Bald Mountain Vineyard
- Treat a party of 8 to Brunch at Paper & Plastik Cafe (in LA) OR enjoy a series of invigorating Yoga Classes via a Gift Card at the Modo Yoga Studio (in NY)*
- A homemade seasonal jam AND homemade candle made by Meryl and Marina, hand-delivered to LA or NY residents.
- Choice Of the Skype Call OR a Homemade Dinner OR Meryl will learn your favorite song and send you a video of her playing it.*
- A Personalized Email with one of the following surprises: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- Many shoutouts on social media
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
Claimed: 0 of 4
$10,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Executive Producer Credit
- ALL OF THE ABOVE! including:
- Bottle of Limited Edition Napa Wine from Bald Mountain Vineyard
- A Gift Card of your choosing to Paper & Plastik Cafe (in LA) or the Modo Yoga Studio (in NY)
- Private access to Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Materials for the film
- Farm Lover Gift Bag: a Short Stack mini cookbook, Tater Tats, Hudson Valley Seeds
- All the Following Personalized Emails: a recipe suggestion (food or wildcrafting), a musical playlist inspired by the film, a personalized joke or funny link to brighten your day, or a hand-drawn animated gif inspired by you!
- Invitation to Backers-Only Screening + Party in LA or NY
- Digital download of the film
- So Many Shoutouts on social media
*Travel and accommodations to/from NY & LA not included!
Claimed: 0 of 2
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About This Team
Marina Michelson (writer/director)
is an actor and filmmaker. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where she trained with the Atlantic Theater Company, her film credits include the lead role in Should’ve Kissed, which played at festivals around the world and was the opening selection of the Jeonju International Film Festival. The L.A. Times called her recent turn as the lead role in Amy Herzog's After The Revolution at the Chance Theater full of “grace and grit.” Her short film Eureka!, made alongside her producing partner Meryl Williams, can be seen on IndieFlix Shorts through Amazon Video.
Meryl Jones Williams (actor, Rachel) is an actor, filmmaker, and musician. She holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. As an actor, she was last seen in Roxanne, Roxanne, which premiered at Sundance 2017. Meryl's other prominent roles include starring alongside Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton in Rob Reiner’s feature And So It Goes and she was also recently seen in Jenna Laurenzo’s short Girl Night Stand, which garnered over 1 million views online and screened at numerous festivals. She has produced several short films with her producing partner, Marina Michelson, as well as The Postcard Project web-series.
Dan Pfau (actor, Daniel) is an actor and creator based in LA. Dan trained at NYU-Tisch and the Atlantic Theater Company. He has worked on films featured in the TriBeCa Film Festival, Palm Springs Film Festival, and Sundance. On TV, he had the chance to work with legends Betty White, Stacy Keach and Patrick Warburton. Dan has also worked on numerous national campaigns for brands including Fiat, Burger King, US Bank and Microsoft. Most recently, Dan created, starred and produced the web-series Therapy.
Devin Shepherd (producer) is a producer and co-founder of Wild Obscura Films. Devin attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she received a degree in Film & TV Production. She has aided in producing short and feature-length films seen in festivals worldwide, most recently “The Disenchantment” with Executive Producer Leah Meyerhoff and director Caryn Waechter. In 2016, Devin was awarded SheROCKS Filmmaker of the Year and was one of 50 filmmakers participating the Mayor's Office of New York's Finance Lab with her producing partner, Nora Unkel.
Nora Unkel (producer) is a writer, director, producer, and co-founder for Wild Obscura Films. Nora graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Nora’s most recent short film, “The Goblin Song”, premiered at The Sacramento Film and Music Festival and won several awards the First Run Film Festival. Along with producing short films and music videos, Nora works as a post-production producer for films such as the Sundance Grand Prize Documentary Winner- Weiner, and others such as DUDE, Aardvark, and Newtown. As a writer, Nora has placed among the top 2% of entrants for the 2015 Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship program.
Lowell A. Meyer (Director of Photography) is a working cinematographer in Los Angeles, CA with a bachelors degree in Cinematography from Emerson College. His narrative credits include Aisha Tyler’s feature film directorial debut “Axis” (currently in post-production), as well as short films such as Alexander Yan’s “Elko” (2012 AFI Fest Official Selection), Clara Aranovich’s “Primrose” (2015 SXSW Official Premiere, Vimeo Staff Pick), Zach Lasry’s “Seth” (2016 SXSW Official Selection, Vimeo Staff Pick), and Jim Cummings’ “The Robbery” (2017 Sundance Official Premiere). He also lensed Super Deluxe’s/Dean Fleisher-Camp’s web series “David” (Vimeo Staff Pick) – starring Nathan Fielder and Jenny Slate – as well as two episodes of Fullscreen’s “The Minutes” web series. In addition to his narrative work, he has shot multiple commercials and branded content for Microsoft, Macy’s, Nike, Vice, Hungryman, BuzzFeed Motion Pictures, Sandwich Video, Portal A, and Participant Media, as well as music videos for Beirut, Watsky, MUNA, Nervo, and Stanton Warriors. His PSA “Is History Repeating Itself?” – executive produced by Katy Perry and co-directed by Aya Tanimura and Tim Nackashi of Black Dog Films – was featured on CNN, The LA Times, and The Huffington Post. And his latest commercial for Sandwich Video entitled “Computer Show – HP PageWide” was featured on Adweek.com. Visit his website for links to his work and reel at www.lowellameyer.com.
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Sam Fuller is an editor living in Los Angeles with a bachelor's in Film & Television Production from NYU. Most recently he cut Chance The Rapper's Magnificent Coloring World 2. He also writes screenplays and makes shorts, which have garnered 6 million views online and earned a Vimeo Staff Pick. In his spare time he likes to think about story structure and breakfast.
Andi Dervishi (assistant director) was raised in San Diego after immigrating from Albania, Andi fell in love with filmmaking and screenwriting form a young age. In high school he wrote and directed a short film that won Best Drama and Best of the Fest awards at the San Diego Student Film Festival. Earning his BFA from NYU in 2008, Andi majored in Film and TV Production with a minor in Broadcast Journalism. He studied abroad in London apprenticing with the BBC on a weekly non-fiction series. While in school, he interned at Lion TV, Cinetic Media, and The Weinstein Company. Upon graduating Andi worked as Writer for NBC News in San Diego and then Marketing Coordinator at the distributor Kino Lorber / Lorber Films in NYC. Andi now freelances in Los Angeles. The more time he spends outdoors the happier he feels. The ocean is his church.
Simran Mahal (Line Producer) Prior to falling in love with the field of producing, Simran was formerly a cook at Gramercy Tavern and Mailalino in New York of the illustrious Danny Meyer empire. She even had a stint aspiring to be a butcher's apprentice at Marlow & Daughters, and before that as a surgical coordinator. Raised and currently based in the Bay Area, she works with the creative production company Scandinavia Films.
Eloise Ayala (Production Designer) studied fine art at the Academy of Art in San Francisco with a focus on technical drawing and illustration, and lated studied theater history at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, with a focus on Shakespeare and American theater. Her work has been featured on HBO, Cannes, Slamdance, SXSW and in theatrical releases in Los Angeles and the west coast.
Becca Inez (Chef) will be flying in to feed and care for our crew from Marfa, Texas, where she is currently the Sous Chef at the Hotel Saint George. Prior to that gig, you may have tasted her food when she was the Head Chef at Paper or Plastik Cafe in Los Angeles.
Wild Obscura Films is an independent production company focused on creating content by, for, and about women. Striving for the complex, the dark, the unexpected, Wild Obscura plans to revolutionize the modern cinematic experience and its conception of the female gaze. Their goal is to bring light to new voices previously unheard and unseen through narrative material.
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