Charlie is thrown into a world of commitment, cannabis, and cancer, all while figuring out what it means to come of age without the help of the person she needs most; her mom. Charlie learns she can't hide behind her hair bows forever... at some point you have to let go of the facade.
Charlie is thrown into a world of commitment, cannabis, and cancer, all while figuring out what it means to come of age without the help of the person she needs most; her mom. Charlie learns she can't hide behind her hair bows forever... at some point you have to let go of the facade.
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Mission Statement
With a cast of 14, diverse in race, age, gender, and sexuality, we want to unpack intersectionality in a funny, honest way. We're led by a diverse team of fierce filmmakers ready to tackle privilege and how it affects every part of our lives.About The Project
Charlie certainly didn't expect to be putting her music degree on hold to enter a life of pushing drugs... but when your mom is sick, you do what you gotta do. The real question is; can you still be a "normal" 20 something while you do it?
While she tries to live life to the fullest in the city, her head and heart are always back home, full of the situation her family is fighting through. Charlie hides behind her adorable facade as long as she can, but eventually it gets chipped away from the constant weight of making ends meet, depression and anxiety, and drug use. It's not a Lifetime movie, it's what we actually go through in crisis, so let's talk about it and cut the comforting underscoring.
That doesn't mean we can't tell jokes along the way! Deeply rooted in dark comedy, this clever story will have you laughing in the places you least expect. Like maybe during a drug deal. Or a cancer treatment.
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Let's Address the Weed:
"The sad truth is that this war on drugs too often is a war on people of color, a war on poor Americans, a war on marginalized groups." - Letitia James, Public Advocate for the City of New York
Cheer Up, Charlie heavily explores weed culture and how it changes depending on privilege, class, and race. Charlie is welcome in richer homes due to her appearance and skin color, allowing her to make more money. We are currently going through a big push to legalize recreational marijuana here in New York City, with action starting to be taken in order to slow the amount of arrests being made on targeted communties. This NYC tale is timely with its commentary on living a high life in a place where a vast majority of low possession arrests are from minority communities.
That being said, the show is also set in Pennsylvania, where weed is still a slightly more taboo subject. However, PA has legalized medical marijuana and cancer is on the list of 17 medical conditions defined in the Medical Marijuana Act of 2016. Studies continue to pop up about managing the side effects of treatments and remission with marijuana.
Incentives
$10
Social Media Shoutout!
Our instagram is dying to be filled with shoutouts! With $10 you'll be thanked publicly and tagged if you so choose, on our account @cheerupcharlieseries.
$20
Breast Cancer Ribbon Decal
Along with a thank you note, you'll be sent a breast cancer ribbon decal. Put it on your car, your favorite travel mug, maybe even your laptop, and raise awareness and support!
$30
Charlie's Playlist
The music in this show ranges from hip-hop to classical piano to indie pop... and it's all from independent artists! You'll receive a download of Charlie's playlist and info on all the artists on it.
$50
Personalized Song of Thanks
Claim this incentive and you'll receive a short, personalized song from Kara + another team member thanking you for your contribution and support. It can be sent publicly or privately, you decide!
Claimed: 9 of 15
$75
Signed Postcard
You'll received our title postcard in the mail AND it will be signed by our cast! Totally hangable, definitely adorable.
$100
Early Access to First 2 Episodes
Get a peek before everyone else! You'll receive a link to the first 2 episodes before the season premeires. $200
Customized Prop Jar
We'll be using quite a lot of prop jars for this fictional delivery service. For $200, we will paint one just for you after filming has wrapped. You can use it to store... whatever you want. $500
Customize One of Charlie's Looks!
Charlie has a killer wardrobe, complete with hair bows, flowy skirts, and lots of amazing braids and ponytails. Come over or get on a video chat and design Charlie's look for one episode with our costume designer!
Claimed: 0 of 3
$1,000
Executive Producer
Get one step closer to being the Hollywood Producer you always wanted to be. You will be an executive producer of Cheer Up, Charlie and you'll receive one of the higher credits on the project.
Claimed: 1 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
Social Media Shoutout!
Our instagram is dying to be filled with shoutouts! With $10 you'll be thanked publicly and tagged if you so choose, on our account @cheerupcharlieseries.
$20
Breast Cancer Ribbon Decal
Along with a thank you note, you'll be sent a breast cancer ribbon decal. Put it on your car, your favorite travel mug, maybe even your laptop, and raise awareness and support!
$30
Charlie's Playlist
The music in this show ranges from hip-hop to classical piano to indie pop... and it's all from independent artists! You'll receive a download of Charlie's playlist and info on all the artists on it.
$50
Personalized Song of Thanks
Claim this incentive and you'll receive a short, personalized song from Kara + another team member thanking you for your contribution and support. It can be sent publicly or privately, you decide!
Claimed: 9 of 15
$75
Signed Postcard
You'll received our title postcard in the mail AND it will be signed by our cast! Totally hangable, definitely adorable.
$100
Early Access to First 2 Episodes
Get a peek before everyone else! You'll receive a link to the first 2 episodes before the season premeires. $200
Customized Prop Jar
We'll be using quite a lot of prop jars for this fictional delivery service. For $200, we will paint one just for you after filming has wrapped. You can use it to store... whatever you want. $500
Customize One of Charlie's Looks!
Charlie has a killer wardrobe, complete with hair bows, flowy skirts, and lots of amazing braids and ponytails. Come over or get on a video chat and design Charlie's look for one episode with our costume designer!
Claimed: 0 of 3
$1,000
Executive Producer
Get one step closer to being the Hollywood Producer you always wanted to be. You will be an executive producer of Cheer Up, Charlie and you'll receive one of the higher credits on the project.
Claimed: 1 of 3
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About This Team
Cheer Up, Charlie is produced in collaboration with Soul Series Productions and L2G Productions.
L2G Productions Soul Series Production
We brought on Soul Series and L2G Productions because of their strong missions of bringing communities
together and tackling the hard subjects. Check out their other upcoming work!
Under our fearless and fierce director Carmen LoBue, we are
putting together the rest of our crew and casting some seriously
amazing actors. Check out Carmen's latest project: HERassment Doc - Carmen LoBue
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