Do you remember your first crush? Did you get to know them in real life or mostly stalk them on social media? Well… welcome to college in the 21st century where liking your crush’s Instagram post is like, you know, totally how to send the signal that you're interested.
Do you remember your first crush? Did you get to know them in real life or mostly stalk them on social media? Well… welcome to college in the 21st century where liking your crush’s Instagram post is like, you know, totally how to send the signal that you're interested.
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Mission Statement
CRSHD puts women, POC and LGBTQ+ in central roles both in front of and behind the camera. Our three leads are young women and our overall cast was reflective of typical liberal arts college demographics: ~70% white, ~30% non-white. The team included an 18-yr-old VFX wiz and 74-yr-old catering kween.About The Project
THE STORY
WHY US? WHY NOW?
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Director's Statement
Why am I the one to tell this story? This is my reality. I’m 23 and have grown up in the digital age, observing how technology impacts the adolescent experience––it’s more common to stalk your crush on Facebook than talk to him or her in class. This is my take on the the sometimes overwhelming nature of modern technology and how it inpacts our relationships.
Our Team Totally CRUSHED It
Like most super low budget indie films, CRSHD, has been a product of love, hard work, $1 loaves of sandwich bread and cheap coffee. As a first time feature writer/director I've been blessed with some pretty badass collaborators who've gotten the film this far. Our DP, Saaniya Zaveri, my closest collaborator where we met at the Prague Film School, flew from India to spend a month sweating it out in Ohio working with the bare minimum in equipment and time. Yet she managed to get incredible images no matter the circumstance. Josh Blankfield (Production Designer) hauled insane props back and forth while my mother, Jennifer George (Producer/Crafts Services), and Kim Rojas (Craft Services) raced to and from the grocery store somehow creating gourmet meals from bulk goods. There was our HMU queen Ruth Arden who acted partly as the set's therapist as she re-applied highlighter or sprayed fake sweat (water) on foreheads. Our three leads Isabelle Barbier, Deeksha Ketkar and Sadie Scott challenged me in all the best ways, always prepared with the exact right questions and suggestions to bring their characters to life. I could go on and on because every single person deserves a shout out... I'm beyond grateful for the energy and creative talent each person has brought along the way, from pre-production through to this very second!
We hope every audience has as much fun watching CRSHD as we've had making it and that you'll become part of our family through this crowdfunding campaign.
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**Page Credits**
Thumbnail Image by Jacqueline Harriet
Crowdfund Video Music:
"Tom Tom" by BITS
"On My Bean Bag" by Raph Fineberg and Guillaume Horikawa
Incentives
$5
Friends on FB
Someone from our team will film a SPECIAL DANCE VID SHOUT OUT and tag you on our Instagram story.
$10
Totally DM-ing
A personalized #uvebeencrshd GIF. Send us a pic of yourself and get ready to get crushed :)!
$25
Hanging Out IRL
A super hawt and in-demand CRSHD sticker.
$50
Texting G'night
+ All of the above! And super exclusive sneak peak export of a scene.
$100
Tagged Together
+ You'll be sent a ~beeyooteeful~ PDF with images and recipes for three of the best meals we had on set. Looking for great work lunches? Something to impress a date with? Or dinner to feed 30+ people in a snap AND on a budget? Well then Jennifer George has got you covered. #awellfedcrewisahappycrew <3 .
**Costco membership not included**
$250
Are We Exclusive?!
+ A ~silly love poem~ written for/about you or to give to a loved one! Describe your first crush in under 140 characters and we'll write a 10-line poem for you to LOL and/or cry at.
$500
Dating
+ Your name in our Thank You credits!
$1,000
Moving in Together
+ Wowee zowee! An exclusive download to “On My Bean Bag” an original CRSHD song (lyrics by Raph Fineberg, music by Guillaume Horikawa and produced by Benn Gabriner), a signed poster (when we have it!) and an invitiation to dinner with select cast + crew in NYC.
**Transportation and housing not included.**
$2,500
Soul Mates
+ A signed copy of the shooting script and your pick of a prop from the film!
**Transportation and housing not included.**
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Friends on FB
Someone from our team will film a SPECIAL DANCE VID SHOUT OUT and tag you on our Instagram story.
$10
Totally DM-ing
A personalized #uvebeencrshd GIF. Send us a pic of yourself and get ready to get crushed :)!
$25
Hanging Out IRL
A super hawt and in-demand CRSHD sticker.
$50
Texting G'night
+ All of the above! And super exclusive sneak peak export of a scene.
$100
Tagged Together
+ You'll be sent a ~beeyooteeful~ PDF with images and recipes for three of the best meals we had on set. Looking for great work lunches? Something to impress a date with? Or dinner to feed 30+ people in a snap AND on a budget? Well then Jennifer George has got you covered. #awellfedcrewisahappycrew <3 .
**Costco membership not included**
$250
Are We Exclusive?!
+ A ~silly love poem~ written for/about you or to give to a loved one! Describe your first crush in under 140 characters and we'll write a 10-line poem for you to LOL and/or cry at.
$500
Dating
+ Your name in our Thank You credits!
$1,000
Moving in Together
+ Wowee zowee! An exclusive download to “On My Bean Bag” an original CRSHD song (lyrics by Raph Fineberg, music by Guillaume Horikawa and produced by Benn Gabriner), a signed poster (when we have it!) and an invitiation to dinner with select cast + crew in NYC.
**Transportation and housing not included.**
$2,500
Soul Mates
+ A signed copy of the shooting script and your pick of a prop from the film!
**Transportation and housing not included.**
Claimed: 0 of 4
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About This Team
Cast & Crew Crushed It!
Like most super low budget indie films, CRSHD, has been a product of love, hard work, $1 loaves of sandwich bread and cheap coffee. As a first time feature writer/director I've been blessed with some pretty badass collaborators who've gotten the film this far. Our DP, Saaniya Zaveri, my closest collaborator where we met at the Prague Film School, flew from India to spend a month sweating it out in Ohio working with the bare minimum in equipment and time. Yet she managed to get incredible images no matter the circumstance. Josh Blankfield (Production Designer) hauled insane props back and forth while my mother, Jennifer George (Producer/Crafts Services), and Kim Rojas (Craft Services) raced to and from the grocery store somehow creating gourmet meals from bulk goods. There was our HMU queen Ruth Arden who acted partly as the set's therapist as she re-applied highlighter or sprayed fake sweat (water) on foreheads. Our three leads Isabelle Barbier, Deeksha Ketkar and Sadie Scott challenged me in all the best ways, always prepared with the exact right questions and suggestions to bring their characters to life. I could go on and on because every single person deserves a shout out... I'm beyond grateful for the energy and creative talent each person has brought along the way, from pre-production through to this very second!
We hope every audience has as much fun watching CRSHD as we've had making it and that you'll become part of our family through this crowdfunding campaign.
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