Self-perception, social media obsession and extreme self-doubt are present themes in Dancers. We want to tell a story that's relatable, with a dark, humorous twist. Join us if you like slice-of-life dramedies that prioritize employing women & telling female stories.
Self-perception, social media obsession and extreme self-doubt are present themes in Dancers. We want to tell a story that's relatable, with a dark, humorous twist. Join us if you like slice-of-life dramedies that prioritize employing women & telling female stories.
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Mission Statement
The Dancers Above-The-Line team is 100% female and is dedicated to creating jobs for women. The film centers on self-perception through social media and how that mentally affects women in particular.About The Project
Dancers is the story of a female comedian who becomes so obsessed with the idea of being a dancer, that she overlooks her own unique talents and abilities.
When Claire sees a dance recital while on a date with her boyfriend, she is instantly in awe of the lead dancer and the graceful way she moves her body. Dancers is a dramedy that explores self-doubt and the insecurities we all have, especially as women. It touches on the sense of competition we feel towards others, the self-loathing we feel towards ourselves and the effect social media can have on both.
Everyone "creeps" on the internet, but this film plays with the idea of what happens when you go from stalking someone's Instagram, to stalking them in real life.
“The formula of happiness and success is just being actually yourself, in the most vivid possible way you can.” -Meryl Streep
The cinematography of Dancers will dictate tonal switches throughout. Claire feels like her life is fairly bland, nothing special - so when the story isolates her, the approach will be clean, simple, muted. When Sophia is around, things get more vibrant and exciting. We'll utilize hand-held techniques to increase the creepy vibe of social stalking as Claire explores what it would be like to be like Sophia. As Claire's self-perception shifts through the piece, we'll go through a "dazed" period - slightly hazy, confused.
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Dancers is a little bit funny, a little bit dramatic but most of all: it is real. With this film, the team aims to provide a relatable slice-of-life that hits on real Millennial problems without taking itself too seriously. In the end, it's okay to laugh with yourself.
Incentives
$5
Social Media Shout-out
We'll personally shout your name to the rooftops on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and let everyone know how awesome you are.
$10
Dream Job?!
Check your inbox - we want to know what your dream job was when you were a kid, and we'll make that happen! You will get a photoshopped picture of you as that profession + the Social Media Incentive.
$25
Stream The Film
You'll get a private link to stream the film at the same time as our festival premiere! That way, if you can't make it in person, it'll feel like you're right there with us. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
$50
Exclusive BTS Content
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You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content unavailable to the general public. Laugh with us through our bloopers and share our secrets! This incentive includes all previous incentives.
$100
Invite to the Wrap Party
We made a film! (Well, we will have at this point) Come relax with the cast and crew, have some champy and feel free to pick our brains on how everything went. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
*Subject to local availability, travel expenses not included*
$250
Headshot/Portrait Session
Did you know our director, Liz, is a photographer too? Grab a headshot session with her, or, if you aren't an actor, let us know what kind of photo session you'd like to book. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
*Delivery subject to local availability, travel expenses not included*
$500
Dance Class Invite
You're invited to an exclusive dance class with the cast and crew of Dancers. Our choreographer will teach you a simple routine that we'll perform together at the end of class. Final performance will be put on video at classmates' discretion. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
*Subject to local availability, travel expenses not included*
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
Join Elena behind the monitor with an Associate Producer credit. You'll be listed in our credits and on IMDb as an Associate Producer. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Social Media Shout-out
We'll personally shout your name to the rooftops on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and let everyone know how awesome you are.
$10
Dream Job?!
Check your inbox - we want to know what your dream job was when you were a kid, and we'll make that happen! You will get a photoshopped picture of you as that profession + the Social Media Incentive.
$25
Stream The Film
You'll get a private link to stream the film at the same time as our festival premiere! That way, if you can't make it in person, it'll feel like you're right there with us. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
$50
Exclusive BTS Content
You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content unavailable to the general public. Laugh with us through our bloopers and share our secrets! This incentive includes all previous incentives.
$100
Invite to the Wrap Party
We made a film! (Well, we will have at this point) Come relax with the cast and crew, have some champy and feel free to pick our brains on how everything went. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
*Subject to local availability, travel expenses not included*
$250
Headshot/Portrait Session
Did you know our director, Liz, is a photographer too? Grab a headshot session with her, or, if you aren't an actor, let us know what kind of photo session you'd like to book. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
*Delivery subject to local availability, travel expenses not included*
$500
Dance Class Invite
You're invited to an exclusive dance class with the cast and crew of Dancers. Our choreographer will teach you a simple routine that we'll perform together at the end of class. Final performance will be put on video at classmates' discretion. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
*Subject to local availability, travel expenses not included*
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
Join Elena behind the monitor with an Associate Producer credit. You'll be listed in our credits and on IMDb as an Associate Producer. This incentive includes all previous incentives.
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Current Team
About This Team
WRITER & LEAD ACTRESS | Alex Andreoni
Alexandra Andreoni is a writer/actress based in Austin, TX. Her recent acting credits include a Brawny Paper Towel commercial and a lot of audition tapes. She’s a firm believer in creating your own destiny and is excited to grow with Claire in Dancers. When she isn’t taking acting classes or doing improv, she is watching way too much tv and eating in her bed.
DIRECTOR | Liz Waters
Liz Waters is an actress/producer/director/camera human based in Austin, TX. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, she moved to Austin to pursue a film career. In her 10 years in Texas, she has appeared in multiple film, theatre, and sketch comedy productions. She is a company member of Sh!t-faced Shakespeare, current Roxanne in The Archive Theatre's Cyrano, and was a cast member in both of HBO's interactive experiences, SXSWesteros and SXSWestworld. She also recently appeared in a Lowes/Maytag national commercial and starred alongside Larry Miller in New Soul. Behind the camera she is a co-owner of 3 or Less Productions. She wrote and produced the short, Digital Detox, with the local comedy team HUMORdy.
PRODUCER | Elena Weinberg
Elena Weinberg is co-owner/CEO of TurtleDove Films based in Austin, Texas. She is the co-creator and executive producer of the critically acclaimed Austin, TX based webseries, #ATown. Recent Crew credits include: A Room Full of Nothing (Touring Now), Songwriters Across Texas Season 8, (1st AD), Time Trap (SIFF, Austin Film Festival) and Fear The Walking Dead Seasons 4 & 5 (Second Team, Photo Double). Recent Acting credits include: Carmela (supporting) in Vials streaming (Amazon) and Maggie (supporting) in Good Feels on Wheels produced by SPI Productions (Touring Now). When she's not taking on the world one tweet at time, you can find her watching basketball and drinking wine with her cats. Go Spurs Go
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