Closing Time
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, Romance
Sawyer, an artist and bartender returns her shift at work after a bad breakup. Sawyer and her best friend, Parker, become intimate, forever changing the course of their relationship. While Colin, Parker's roommate, believes he has it all, a good job and no one to tie him down until he meets Amelia.
Closing Time
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, Romance
2 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Sawyer, an artist and bartender returns her shift at work after a bad breakup. Sawyer and her best friend, Parker, become intimate, forever changing the course of their relationship. While Colin, Parker's roommate, believes he has it all, a good job and no one to tie him down until he meets Amelia.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Closing Time follows two stories:
(Inspiratoinal still of Sawyer and Parker)
Sawyer is an aspiring artist and Bartender working and living in Brooklyn with her best friend, Amelia. After coming back to Brooklyn from a bad breakup, Sawyer goes to work with her other best friend and maybe something more, Parker. Sawyer and Parker finish up their shift with a passionate kiss which then change the course of their relationship forever. Now more scared than ever, Sawyer has to face her feelings for Parker and her own personal demons while Parker is determined to not let himself be conviced that their moment was a mistake and is worth persuing.
&
(Inspirational still of Colin and Amelia)
Colin is a young bartender who is content with his lifestyle, he's got a good job that he loves, he's not tied down by a relationship and all the alcohol he can drink at the end of the night. That is until Amelia show's up in his bar. Amelia thinks she has her life figured out; she has the job she wants, knows what kind of partner she's looking for and that is definietly not Colin. When the two meet they butt heads but after Amelia's date goes south the two realizes there is more to the other than meets the eye.
From Director, Writer and Actress,
Zoe Erin Wallace
"I want to focus on a film that shows the moments of internal struggle in letting yourself love and realize that the only person in your way is yourself. I want to show what happens after happily ever after and that it's not so perfect as what we may think. People and their struggles aren't so black and white, they love in a nuanced and complicated world full of colors and shades. Closing Time isn't about romantic love. It's a film about friendship and connection. It's not a rom-com, it's not a fairytale, it's a messy intimate film about fucked up people who want to be better."
(Tonal stills of the film.)
Zoe Erin Wallace has been working on Closing Time for a year and the film has grown from a child with hearts in their eyes to an angsty teen to an adult with issues that they're working to solve. Written durring one of the greatest heartbreaks of her life, she wants to focus not on the romantic love in the film but about the connections and friendships that we grow and flourish with and that allow us to become the next version of ourself. This film is also to state the fact that love isn't perfect, it's very messy and above all you choose if you want to love.
(Tonal still of the theme.)
Closing Time was created for the first time in January 2022 and filmed in March of 2022. However, something still felt like it was missing. Something didn't feel complete. Closing Time wasn't ready to close just yet. Though the film exists in it's original form in the Media section of this page for your viewing pleasure it is also available so that you can view the growth of where this film has been and where it's going. We plan to submiit to festivals around the country and hopefully the world so everyone can see the film. There is also a feature version of this film in the development that hopes to grace the screens in the near future. This current version of Closing Time is to help us understand the world as creatives as well as start to get our message for the film out into the world and get people excited and interested.
(Tonal still of the theme.)
This production is a final project for Zoe Erin Wallace, a New York Film Academy Student and Alumni. It’s up to the film students to raise and fund for their final project therefore we are making it happen. Not only do we want this project to flourish for Zoe but, we want it to reach and touch other people furthering the idea that love isn't perfect. We want everyone to choose to love this film and spread the idea of it and change the narrative of what love is. So if you've chosen to love something that you have created or understand the strength and energy and love that goes into making a film or know someone who does please consider donating to the film or spreading the word and supporting us in anyway you can.
How you can help!
We understand that this is a financially difficult time for a lot of people including ourselves. We don't want to strangle you for your earnings. We know you want to help though and you can do that by:
1) Following us here on Seed & Spark!
Hit the blue follow button up top to stay connected to the project.
(Seed & Spark has a lot of great benefits if projects hit certain levels of followers which would greatly help our film as well.)
2) Follow us on Social Media
IG: @closingtimeshort
Tiktok: @closingtimeshort
(We will be posting fun clips and images of the film as well as a chnace to get to know the cast and crew behind the project.)
3) Money isn't the only valuble thing so is time and effort!
One of the great things about Seed & Spark and this industry is that it's a collaborative effort! If you have any tools or skills, time or connections, we can use all the help we can get!
(And you of course will be credited.)
Closing Time Film and Television Inspiration:
How To Be Single (Christian Ditter, 2016)
Someone Great (Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, 2019)
Shameless (Paul Abbott and John Wells, 2011)
Coyote Ugly (David McNally, 2000)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew Transportation
Costs $150
To make sure our cast and crew get home quickly and safely
Hair and Make Up
Costs $300
To create the look and feel of the characters throughout the film
Production Design
Costs $1,000
To create the world the the characters live in.
Props
Costs $250
To punctuate the subtext of the film
Equipment
Costs $300
For any lighting, sound or camera equipment we might need to rent.
Locations
Costs $2,000
To secure locations for set, including both bars and character's apartments.
Equipment Transportation
Costs $1,275
To rent the van for equipment transportation.
Sound Design
Costs $750
To create a sound design that enhances the emotion of the film.
Food
Costs $2,100
To feed our amazing cast and crew during filming
Expendables
Costs $100
For any extra batteries or tape or any crew needs we may need while filming
Wardrobe Design
Costs $500
To curate and design the look of the characters
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Zoe Erin Wallace: Zoe Erin Wallace is a student of the world. Born and raised in Atlanta, she was surrounded by the film industry where she learned her love of acting and filmmaking. She has studied intensively at the New York Film Academy with a Bachelors in Acting For Film. She is still there, detemined as ever, to continue her studies in filmmaking so that she can create stories that inspire her and her philosophy of 'we're all human'. Currently residing and thriving in New York City, Zoe keeps an eyes wide open approach at learning and living.
IG: @zoe.erin.wallace
Eva Malczewski: From Buffalo, New York, Eva is a passionate, bubbly and determined film student studying at CUNY Brooklyn College with an undergraduate degree in Film Production. Deeply infatuated with editing and cinematography, Eva has found herself to be invested in creating emotionally ranging and captivating works that have helped her to cultivate her style and methods of creating. She is passionate about sharing stories that tell the stories of uncomfortable feelings in things like family relationships, mental health and growing up. Eva now resides in New York City to pursue school and enjoys her time exploring art and media in any way possible.
IG: @evamalczewski
Sam Schucker: Born in Newark, NJ, and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, Sam Schucker grew up a lover of all art. First falling in love with filmmaking after editing home videos to send to family overseas in the Philippines, they have fallen in love with all aspects of filmmaking. They currently studying Film Production at CUNY Brooklyn College and are passionate about telling diverse stories and elevating queer voices. With a lot still left to learn, Sam is excited to further their career as they now reside in New York City. When not working on a creative project with their peers, you can find them either at a concert or admiring the moon.
IG: @sam.schucker
Ivan Reynolds: MBA is a serial entrepreneur and curator of experiences with years of event production, operations management, and leadership experience. His background includes work in the entertainment and hospitality industries, and higher education. He is an advocate of community support and collaboration, working to create solutions and share resources. He currently owns and operates a firm that does consumer product sourcing & business consulting for both domestic and international clients. In addition, he recently launched BLK Media, a media enterprise that documents and redefines the identities of BIPOC communities. Serving as the Founder and Executive Director, he manages partnerships, develops high-level business strategies and is the executive producer of all original BLK Media content.
IG: @_ivanreynolds
Bria Renee:
Bria Renee Johnson was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She recently graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, with a BFA in Fashion Design. Nearing graduation, she was one of the selected featured designers in the annual SCAD fashion show. Since graduating, she has worked on countless short films, music productions, a couple TV pilots and theater productions. She believes that fashion can be a form of storytelling itself, outwardly displaying an individual’s emotional, psychological, or mental state of mind. Her goal is to be able to master the art of storytelling through fashion because your wardrobe is an outward tool to tell your personal story. She is excited about where her post-grad journey will take her and what more she will get to learn as an aspiring costume designer.
IG: @briaaa.renee
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Closing Time follows two stories:
(Inspiratoinal still of Sawyer and Parker)
Sawyer is an aspiring artist and Bartender working and living in Brooklyn with her best friend, Amelia. After coming back to Brooklyn from a bad breakup, Sawyer goes to work with her other best friend and maybe something more, Parker. Sawyer and Parker finish up their shift with a passionate kiss which then change the course of their relationship forever. Now more scared than ever, Sawyer has to face her feelings for Parker and her own personal demons while Parker is determined to not let himself be conviced that their moment was a mistake and is worth persuing.
&
(Inspirational still of Colin and Amelia)
Colin is a young bartender who is content with his lifestyle, he's got a good job that he loves, he's not tied down by a relationship and all the alcohol he can drink at the end of the night. That is until Amelia show's up in his bar. Amelia thinks she has her life figured out; she has the job she wants, knows what kind of partner she's looking for and that is definietly not Colin. When the two meet they butt heads but after Amelia's date goes south the two realizes there is more to the other than meets the eye.
From Director, Writer and Actress,
Zoe Erin Wallace
"I want to focus on a film that shows the moments of internal struggle in letting yourself love and realize that the only person in your way is yourself. I want to show what happens after happily ever after and that it's not so perfect as what we may think. People and their struggles aren't so black and white, they love in a nuanced and complicated world full of colors and shades. Closing Time isn't about romantic love. It's a film about friendship and connection. It's not a rom-com, it's not a fairytale, it's a messy intimate film about fucked up people who want to be better."
(Tonal stills of the film.)
Zoe Erin Wallace has been working on Closing Time for a year and the film has grown from a child with hearts in their eyes to an angsty teen to an adult with issues that they're working to solve. Written durring one of the greatest heartbreaks of her life, she wants to focus not on the romantic love in the film but about the connections and friendships that we grow and flourish with and that allow us to become the next version of ourself. This film is also to state the fact that love isn't perfect, it's very messy and above all you choose if you want to love.
(Tonal still of the theme.)
Closing Time was created for the first time in January 2022 and filmed in March of 2022. However, something still felt like it was missing. Something didn't feel complete. Closing Time wasn't ready to close just yet. Though the film exists in it's original form in the Media section of this page for your viewing pleasure it is also available so that you can view the growth of where this film has been and where it's going. We plan to submiit to festivals around the country and hopefully the world so everyone can see the film. There is also a feature version of this film in the development that hopes to grace the screens in the near future. This current version of Closing Time is to help us understand the world as creatives as well as start to get our message for the film out into the world and get people excited and interested.
(Tonal still of the theme.)
This production is a final project for Zoe Erin Wallace, a New York Film Academy Student and Alumni. It’s up to the film students to raise and fund for their final project therefore we are making it happen. Not only do we want this project to flourish for Zoe but, we want it to reach and touch other people furthering the idea that love isn't perfect. We want everyone to choose to love this film and spread the idea of it and change the narrative of what love is. So if you've chosen to love something that you have created or understand the strength and energy and love that goes into making a film or know someone who does please consider donating to the film or spreading the word and supporting us in anyway you can.
How you can help!
We understand that this is a financially difficult time for a lot of people including ourselves. We don't want to strangle you for your earnings. We know you want to help though and you can do that by:
1) Following us here on Seed & Spark!
Hit the blue follow button up top to stay connected to the project.
(Seed & Spark has a lot of great benefits if projects hit certain levels of followers which would greatly help our film as well.)
2) Follow us on Social Media
IG: @closingtimeshort
Tiktok: @closingtimeshort
(We will be posting fun clips and images of the film as well as a chnace to get to know the cast and crew behind the project.)
3) Money isn't the only valuble thing so is time and effort!
One of the great things about Seed & Spark and this industry is that it's a collaborative effort! If you have any tools or skills, time or connections, we can use all the help we can get!
(And you of course will be credited.)
Closing Time Film and Television Inspiration:
How To Be Single (Christian Ditter, 2016)
Someone Great (Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, 2019)
Shameless (Paul Abbott and John Wells, 2011)
Coyote Ugly (David McNally, 2000)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew Transportation
Costs $150
To make sure our cast and crew get home quickly and safely
Hair and Make Up
Costs $300
To create the look and feel of the characters throughout the film
Production Design
Costs $1,000
To create the world the the characters live in.
Props
Costs $250
To punctuate the subtext of the film
Equipment
Costs $300
For any lighting, sound or camera equipment we might need to rent.
Locations
Costs $2,000
To secure locations for set, including both bars and character's apartments.
Equipment Transportation
Costs $1,275
To rent the van for equipment transportation.
Sound Design
Costs $750
To create a sound design that enhances the emotion of the film.
Food
Costs $2,100
To feed our amazing cast and crew during filming
Expendables
Costs $100
For any extra batteries or tape or any crew needs we may need while filming
Wardrobe Design
Costs $500
To curate and design the look of the characters
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Zoe Erin Wallace: Zoe Erin Wallace is a student of the world. Born and raised in Atlanta, she was surrounded by the film industry where she learned her love of acting and filmmaking. She has studied intensively at the New York Film Academy with a Bachelors in Acting For Film. She is still there, detemined as ever, to continue her studies in filmmaking so that she can create stories that inspire her and her philosophy of 'we're all human'. Currently residing and thriving in New York City, Zoe keeps an eyes wide open approach at learning and living.
IG: @zoe.erin.wallace
Eva Malczewski: From Buffalo, New York, Eva is a passionate, bubbly and determined film student studying at CUNY Brooklyn College with an undergraduate degree in Film Production. Deeply infatuated with editing and cinematography, Eva has found herself to be invested in creating emotionally ranging and captivating works that have helped her to cultivate her style and methods of creating. She is passionate about sharing stories that tell the stories of uncomfortable feelings in things like family relationships, mental health and growing up. Eva now resides in New York City to pursue school and enjoys her time exploring art and media in any way possible.
IG: @evamalczewski
Sam Schucker: Born in Newark, NJ, and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, Sam Schucker grew up a lover of all art. First falling in love with filmmaking after editing home videos to send to family overseas in the Philippines, they have fallen in love with all aspects of filmmaking. They currently studying Film Production at CUNY Brooklyn College and are passionate about telling diverse stories and elevating queer voices. With a lot still left to learn, Sam is excited to further their career as they now reside in New York City. When not working on a creative project with their peers, you can find them either at a concert or admiring the moon.
IG: @sam.schucker
Ivan Reynolds: MBA is a serial entrepreneur and curator of experiences with years of event production, operations management, and leadership experience. His background includes work in the entertainment and hospitality industries, and higher education. He is an advocate of community support and collaboration, working to create solutions and share resources. He currently owns and operates a firm that does consumer product sourcing & business consulting for both domestic and international clients. In addition, he recently launched BLK Media, a media enterprise that documents and redefines the identities of BIPOC communities. Serving as the Founder and Executive Director, he manages partnerships, develops high-level business strategies and is the executive producer of all original BLK Media content.
IG: @_ivanreynolds
Bria Renee:
Bria Renee Johnson was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She recently graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, with a BFA in Fashion Design. Nearing graduation, she was one of the selected featured designers in the annual SCAD fashion show. Since graduating, she has worked on countless short films, music productions, a couple TV pilots and theater productions. She believes that fashion can be a form of storytelling itself, outwardly displaying an individual’s emotional, psychological, or mental state of mind. Her goal is to be able to master the art of storytelling through fashion because your wardrobe is an outward tool to tell your personal story. She is excited about where her post-grad journey will take her and what more she will get to learn as an aspiring costume designer.
IG: @briaaa.renee