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Seattle, Washington | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
A lighthearted dramedy about Vaishali, a young South Asian immigrant, who struggles to find stability as her family prepares to move out of her childhood home in America.
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A lighthearted dramedy about Vaishali, a young South Asian immigrant, who struggles to find stability as her family prepares to move out of her childhood home in America.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Inspiration
This film is inspired by our director's journey from India to America. She came here at the very impressionable age of 10 and although she was extremely grateful and excited for this new opportunity, she couldn’t help but feel like she was losing a part of herself, the Indian part. She knew that her relationships with her friends, family, and community back in India would never be the same again. Vaishali, the main character in our story, uncovers similar feelings and thoughts as she deals with the loss of her childhood home.
Purpose
We want to create a film that showcases the nuances of being a South Asian woman. There has been a rise, albeit a slow rise of South Asian representation in Hollywood but for individuals of Indian descent where we have more languages than states in India and more dialects than countries in the world, representation is not a one-size-fits-all bill. Therefore, by creating a film about an American Marathi family with funny and stubborn women, we want to contribute to that ever-growing diversity.
Additionally, with the universal themes of courage, love, and happiness we hope everyone can relate to this film. If not, at the very least we hope it puts a smile on their faces.
Style
Here is a mood board for the film:
The technical aspects of this film are inspired by some of our favorite shows and films. The pacing of the film is inspired by the quick and witty delivery of the mother-daughter duo in Gilmore Girls which contrasts the subtle but dramatic tones inspired by movies like Monsoon Wedding and Lady Bird.
The visual style is inspired by movies like Wedding Season, Indian Sweets & Spices, and Lady Bird. The visual theme is an eclectic combination of colors and patterns that is grounded and simplified by the natural aesthetics of the Pacific Northwest.
Synopsis
Vaishali and her family have to move out of her childhood home, a task that slowly becomes more difficult for her to complete because there are too many metaphorical and physical boxes for her to pack and unpack. Amid her inner turmoil, she fights with her mother while her father and brother are of no help. To top it off the family's realtor has an emergency that in turn forces Vaishali to give a tour of her home to a potential buyer. The buyer is mainly interested in the technical details whereas Vaishali can only remember the quirky anecdotes of her house. In short, Vaishali only has a very small window to complete all her tasks and sell her family's house!
Characters
- Vaishali Kadam - A curious and sensitive young woman who learns to handle the changes in life with the help of her family and a bit of humor.
- Mom (Vrinda Kadam) - The motivated, lively, and concerned mother of Vaishali, who seems to be the only family member with a sense of urgency.
- Dad (Anjay Kadam) - The laid-back and humorous father of Vaishali, who loves his family but dislikes conflict.
- Abhinav Kadam - The silly and caring older brother of Vaishali who will only do what he is asked.
- Sammy - The stoic but invested potential buyer of the Kadam house.
We need to hit 80% of our goal ($6800) for Seed&Spark to green-light our campaign!
Stretch Goals
Even though this is a passion project we believe every individual that contributes their time to this project should be compensated. Therefore, all funds will be used to produce, edit, and distribute the film. The initial goal of $8,500, will help cover the production costs for a multi-day shoot in Bothell, WA. Every donation counts, no matter the amount! If we happen to surpass the initial goal, we will use the extra funds in the following ways:
- $12,500 will help us cover the cost of hiring editors, getting the audio professionally mixed, and having the film professionally color-graded
- $13,500 will help us cover the cost of submitting to film festivals across the world
Other Ways to Support!
If you would like to join us but cannot afford to support us financially, that is totally fine! You can help us spread the word and unlock special Seed&Spark features by:
- Clicking "Follow" our campaign on Seed&Spark! We will start unlocking creator discounts for this and future projects once we hit 250 "followers," regardless of how many people pledge.
- Sharing one of the captions below on your social media:
Support @mt.eshmore and other passionate independent filmmakers in Seattle by pledging to their project #BoxesTheShortFilm on @seedandspark! Join them here: https://seedandspark.com/fund/boxes
Support local film in Seattle by pledging to the #BoxesTheShortFilm campaign led by @mt.eshmore on @seedandspark! Donate Here: https://seedandspark.com/fund/boxes
Thank you for taking the time to read through all this, your support means a lot to us :)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew
Costs $4,000
Help us pay our cast and crew for their hard work and passion on set for a 2-day shoot in Bothell, WA!
Camera and Sound
Costs $2,000
Help us get good-quality cameras, stands, mics, and insurance for spectacular visuals and audio!
Catering
Costs $500
Help us feed and energize our cast and crew on set!
Licenses and Fees
Costs $1,500
Help us pay for the cost of music licenses and any other royalties needed for sound effects.
Petty Cash
Costs $500
Petty cash helps us pay for last-minute things on set!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Esha More - Writer, Producer, Director
Esha is a South Asian actress born in India and raised in Seattle, Washington. She’s been professionally acting in plays, short films, feature films, and regional and national commercials since 2015. While she attended the University of Washington she began filmmaking and produced films, videos, and short documentaries for local organizations. Her love for film comes from her passion to learn about life through someone else’s eyes. Link to Portfolio.
Patrice Toston - Associate Producer, AD
Patrice was born and raised in Seattle, WA. She grew up playing basketball and received a scholarship to attend college, where she studied communications to be a sports journalist. It wasn’t until after college that she discovered screenwriting and pursued filmmaking. She wants to become a full-time screenwriter and film producer.
We are in talks with a bad-ass DP and we hope to recruit the rest of the cast and crew in the upcoming weeks. Our goal is to make sure they are all local and just as passionate about the story as we are! If you are interested in submitting please visit us here.
Angela Bernardoni - Director of Photography
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Inspiration
This film is inspired by our director's journey from India to America. She came here at the very impressionable age of 10 and although she was extremely grateful and excited for this new opportunity, she couldn’t help but feel like she was losing a part of herself, the Indian part. She knew that her relationships with her friends, family, and community back in India would never be the same again. Vaishali, the main character in our story, uncovers similar feelings and thoughts as she deals with the loss of her childhood home.
Purpose
We want to create a film that showcases the nuances of being a South Asian woman. There has been a rise, albeit a slow rise of South Asian representation in Hollywood but for individuals of Indian descent where we have more languages than states in India and more dialects than countries in the world, representation is not a one-size-fits-all bill. Therefore, by creating a film about an American Marathi family with funny and stubborn women, we want to contribute to that ever-growing diversity.
Additionally, with the universal themes of courage, love, and happiness we hope everyone can relate to this film. If not, at the very least we hope it puts a smile on their faces.
Style
Here is a mood board for the film:
The technical aspects of this film are inspired by some of our favorite shows and films. The pacing of the film is inspired by the quick and witty delivery of the mother-daughter duo in Gilmore Girls which contrasts the subtle but dramatic tones inspired by movies like Monsoon Wedding and Lady Bird.
The visual style is inspired by movies like Wedding Season, Indian Sweets & Spices, and Lady Bird. The visual theme is an eclectic combination of colors and patterns that is grounded and simplified by the natural aesthetics of the Pacific Northwest.
Synopsis
Vaishali and her family have to move out of her childhood home, a task that slowly becomes more difficult for her to complete because there are too many metaphorical and physical boxes for her to pack and unpack. Amid her inner turmoil, she fights with her mother while her father and brother are of no help. To top it off the family's realtor has an emergency that in turn forces Vaishali to give a tour of her home to a potential buyer. The buyer is mainly interested in the technical details whereas Vaishali can only remember the quirky anecdotes of her house. In short, Vaishali only has a very small window to complete all her tasks and sell her family's house!
Characters
- Vaishali Kadam - A curious and sensitive young woman who learns to handle the changes in life with the help of her family and a bit of humor.
- Mom (Vrinda Kadam) - The motivated, lively, and concerned mother of Vaishali, who seems to be the only family member with a sense of urgency.
- Dad (Anjay Kadam) - The laid-back and humorous father of Vaishali, who loves his family but dislikes conflict.
- Abhinav Kadam - The silly and caring older brother of Vaishali who will only do what he is asked.
- Sammy - The stoic but invested potential buyer of the Kadam house.
We need to hit 80% of our goal ($6800) for Seed&Spark to green-light our campaign!
Stretch Goals
Even though this is a passion project we believe every individual that contributes their time to this project should be compensated. Therefore, all funds will be used to produce, edit, and distribute the film. The initial goal of $8,500, will help cover the production costs for a multi-day shoot in Bothell, WA. Every donation counts, no matter the amount! If we happen to surpass the initial goal, we will use the extra funds in the following ways:
- $12,500 will help us cover the cost of hiring editors, getting the audio professionally mixed, and having the film professionally color-graded
- $13,500 will help us cover the cost of submitting to film festivals across the world
Other Ways to Support!
If you would like to join us but cannot afford to support us financially, that is totally fine! You can help us spread the word and unlock special Seed&Spark features by:
- Clicking "Follow" our campaign on Seed&Spark! We will start unlocking creator discounts for this and future projects once we hit 250 "followers," regardless of how many people pledge.
- Sharing one of the captions below on your social media:
Support @mt.eshmore and other passionate independent filmmakers in Seattle by pledging to their project #BoxesTheShortFilm on @seedandspark! Join them here: https://seedandspark.com/fund/boxes
Support local film in Seattle by pledging to the #BoxesTheShortFilm campaign led by @mt.eshmore on @seedandspark! Donate Here: https://seedandspark.com/fund/boxes
Thank you for taking the time to read through all this, your support means a lot to us :)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew
Costs $4,000
Help us pay our cast and crew for their hard work and passion on set for a 2-day shoot in Bothell, WA!
Camera and Sound
Costs $2,000
Help us get good-quality cameras, stands, mics, and insurance for spectacular visuals and audio!
Catering
Costs $500
Help us feed and energize our cast and crew on set!
Licenses and Fees
Costs $1,500
Help us pay for the cost of music licenses and any other royalties needed for sound effects.
Petty Cash
Costs $500
Petty cash helps us pay for last-minute things on set!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Esha More - Writer, Producer, Director
Esha is a South Asian actress born in India and raised in Seattle, Washington. She’s been professionally acting in plays, short films, feature films, and regional and national commercials since 2015. While she attended the University of Washington she began filmmaking and produced films, videos, and short documentaries for local organizations. Her love for film comes from her passion to learn about life through someone else’s eyes. Link to Portfolio.
Patrice Toston - Associate Producer, AD
Patrice was born and raised in Seattle, WA. She grew up playing basketball and received a scholarship to attend college, where she studied communications to be a sports journalist. It wasn’t until after college that she discovered screenwriting and pursued filmmaking. She wants to become a full-time screenwriter and film producer.
We are in talks with a bad-ass DP and we hope to recruit the rest of the cast and crew in the upcoming weeks. Our goal is to make sure they are all local and just as passionate about the story as we are! If you are interested in submitting please visit us here.
Angela Bernardoni - Director of Photography