Deal?
New York City, New York | Series
Romantic Comedy, LGBTQ
Through Deal? we hope to give the romantic sitcom genre a uniquely queer and authentically Gen-Z twist. Follow as Casey and Saylor navigate how messy it is to date in your twenties, and learn what it means to fall in and out of love.
Deal?
New York City, New York | Series
Romantic Comedy, LGBTQ
2 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $6,355 for development. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Through Deal? we hope to give the romantic sitcom genre a uniquely queer and authentically Gen-Z twist. Follow as Casey and Saylor navigate how messy it is to date in your twenties, and learn what it means to fall in and out of love.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"My love life is not a game."
DEAL? is a romantic dramedy that follows two roommates: lesbian playboy Casey Greene and deeply romantic Saylor Murphy as they struggle to overcome their personal hang ups on their quest to find girlfriends. When they swap dating methods, they begin to wonder if there’s really a “right way” to fall in love.
After Saylor's countless failed attempts at a relationship, Casey decides that enough is enough and challenges her to date around, but Saylor only agrees if Casey settles down and focuses on dating one girl. Once the "deal" is struck, it completely upends their lives.
MEET THE CHARACTERS:
"I get around but I'm no cheater."
Casey is a seemingly happy-go-lucky bartender, who in reality, can only be described as an emotional wreck. After spending her early 20s going through situationship after situationship, she finally meets Aria, someone she actually likes…but can she commit?
"I'm just someone who wants one person at a time."
Saylor is a quiet and reserved graphic designer who invests too much time in girls who aren’t interested in her. She’s hopelessly in love with one of her best friends, Riley, and everyone can see this except for her…and Riley.
"Because I know you."
Riley is Casey’s opinionated and loyal best friend who wants the best for everyone. She’s always willing to put the needs of others before herself. Obviously in love with Saylor, when she learns that Saylor made a deal with Casey, Riley finds it harder and harder to ignore her feelings.
"I want to know things about you."
Aria is Casey’s headstrong and caring coworker/occasional situationship. After giving up all hope for them to actually be together, and trying to focus on things like her job and her band, Aria is thrown for a loop when Casey looks like she can commit…but just not to her.
THE MESSAGE:
The core message of DEAL? is that no matter how messy, scary, or even weird dating can be, don't shut yourself off and have fun. This show focuses on young, lively characters who are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be. This is something everyone has gone through and experienced in their life. Especially in this day and age, those are two scary questions, but DEAL? isn’t afraid to ask those questions and portray this experience for a young queer audience.
BUDGET:
We’re seeking to raise $7,000 as our budgeted goal. A majority of our budget, ≈$3,500, would go towards renting the filming location for our week long shoot. While the rest of the budget would cover equipment rentals, transportation costs, and food for our cast and crew. 
STRETCH GOALS:
If we raise $8,000, this would provide us a larger budget for space rental, allowing for us to have longer and more thorough production days. If we raise $9,000, along with longer production days, we would be able to obtain higher quality filming equipment.
PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION:
Our filming dates are in late August 2026. DEAL? will be released in episodes on YouTube in a weekly format.
There's more ways to help us then pledging! Shoutouts on social media, tagging your friends, and spreading the word helps us more than you can imagine! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ninthdayproductions!
Thank you all for your support!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $3,500
Look at this beautiful cabin! Help us bring Saylor and Casey's home to life!
Camera
Costs $750
We have to film the web series with something! The first step for us to film will be renting a top of the line cinema camera!
Transportation
Costs $400
We need to be able to transport everyone! With your pledge we'd be able to cover gas and public transportation for our cast and crew.
Additional Equipment
Costs $350
Lights! Microphones! Boom Poles! We need them all! With your pledge we'd be able to rent the additional equipment needed for the week.
Post Production
Costs $1,000
It takes a whole team to finish a project! With your pledge here we would be able to cover all of our finishing costs for "Deal?"
Costumes
Costs $500
We gotta dress everyone up! Help us style our cast to fit each of their unique aesthetics!!
Groceries
Costs $500
Help us feed our cast and crew for our week of filming!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is made up of a group of Northeastern-based Queer writers, actors, and directors that seek to tell engaging and lively stories that explore some of life's most universal events and feelings.
LEIGHTON FISCH- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/WRITER
Growing up in a small town in Texas, Leighton Fisch has always had a passion for truthful storytelling. Leighton is a 2024 graduate of Pace University where she received a B.A. in Film and Screen Studies. Leighton has been encapsulated by the world of film for as long as she can remember, which inspires her to create and imagine her own characters and storylines that mimic universal truths we experience every day.
JALYN HORHN- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/WRITER
Jalyn Horhn is an up-and-coming screenwriter and director based in New York City. In 2024, she graduated with a B.A. in English Language & Literature along with a B.A. in Film and Screen Studies. Through crafting genre-based stories highlighting narratives about minorities, Jalyn is able to get to the core of the story and create a relatable message for all audiences. Jalyn Horhn’s work strives to bridge cultural divides through showcasing the spectrum of human emotion while placing an emphasis on minority voices in genres where they are typically ignored.
JACOB KING- DIRECTOR
Jacob is a Providence, RI based writer/director who has worked in both film (short films: “Verge”, “Pringle”) and theatre (George Orwell’s 1984) having been a resident company member of the Academy Players of Rhode Island for 9 years. From working as a production assistant and editor on the first iteration of this series, to now being the directorial voice is an honor. Jay and Leighton are two incredibly fierce artists and to be able to work under them is a dream. Now, I’ll be in the directors chair this summer, and I’ll see you on release day. Deal?
AVA MAHAN- ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Ava Mahan is an actor, singer, and dancer based in New York City, the greatest city in the world! Highlights of Ava's recent performances include her Off-Broadway debut in NXT Generation Theatrics' production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE swinging all female tracks, Ermengarde in HELLO, DOLLY with JWM: A Theatrical Company, along with a staged reading of Ryan Scott Oliver's TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES directed by Broadway's Jason Gotay. Ava was also seen on stage in Marymount Manhattan College's MainStage production of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, playing Margaret White under the direction of Broadway's Michael Mendez. Other select credits include FOOTLOOSE (Ethel McCormack) at Prescott Park Arts Festival, GAVROCHE: WORLD PREMIERE (Madame Thenardier), and GUYS AND DOLLS (Adelaide). Ava's artistic point of view stems from a place of joy and individuality, highlighting human connection and the beauty of authentic representation on stage.
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"My love life is not a game."
DEAL? is a romantic dramedy that follows two roommates: lesbian playboy Casey Greene and deeply romantic Saylor Murphy as they struggle to overcome their personal hang ups on their quest to find girlfriends. When they swap dating methods, they begin to wonder if there’s really a “right way” to fall in love.
After Saylor's countless failed attempts at a relationship, Casey decides that enough is enough and challenges her to date around, but Saylor only agrees if Casey settles down and focuses on dating one girl. Once the "deal" is struck, it completely upends their lives.
MEET THE CHARACTERS:
"I get around but I'm no cheater."
Casey is a seemingly happy-go-lucky bartender, who in reality, can only be described as an emotional wreck. After spending her early 20s going through situationship after situationship, she finally meets Aria, someone she actually likes…but can she commit?
"I'm just someone who wants one person at a time."
Saylor is a quiet and reserved graphic designer who invests too much time in girls who aren’t interested in her. She’s hopelessly in love with one of her best friends, Riley, and everyone can see this except for her…and Riley.
"Because I know you."
Riley is Casey’s opinionated and loyal best friend who wants the best for everyone. She’s always willing to put the needs of others before herself. Obviously in love with Saylor, when she learns that Saylor made a deal with Casey, Riley finds it harder and harder to ignore her feelings.
"I want to know things about you."
Aria is Casey’s headstrong and caring coworker/occasional situationship. After giving up all hope for them to actually be together, and trying to focus on things like her job and her band, Aria is thrown for a loop when Casey looks like she can commit…but just not to her.
THE MESSAGE:
The core message of DEAL? is that no matter how messy, scary, or even weird dating can be, don't shut yourself off and have fun. This show focuses on young, lively characters who are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be. This is something everyone has gone through and experienced in their life. Especially in this day and age, those are two scary questions, but DEAL? isn’t afraid to ask those questions and portray this experience for a young queer audience.
BUDGET:
We’re seeking to raise $7,000 as our budgeted goal. A majority of our budget, ≈$3,500, would go towards renting the filming location for our week long shoot. While the rest of the budget would cover equipment rentals, transportation costs, and food for our cast and crew.
STRETCH GOALS:
If we raise $8,000, this would provide us a larger budget for space rental, allowing for us to have longer and more thorough production days. If we raise $9,000, along with longer production days, we would be able to obtain higher quality filming equipment.
PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION:
Our filming dates are in late August 2026. DEAL? will be released in episodes on YouTube in a weekly format.
There's more ways to help us then pledging! Shoutouts on social media, tagging your friends, and spreading the word helps us more than you can imagine! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ninthdayproductions!
Thank you all for your support!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $3,500
Look at this beautiful cabin! Help us bring Saylor and Casey's home to life!
Camera
Costs $750
We have to film the web series with something! The first step for us to film will be renting a top of the line cinema camera!
Transportation
Costs $400
We need to be able to transport everyone! With your pledge we'd be able to cover gas and public transportation for our cast and crew.
Additional Equipment
Costs $350
Lights! Microphones! Boom Poles! We need them all! With your pledge we'd be able to rent the additional equipment needed for the week.
Post Production
Costs $1,000
It takes a whole team to finish a project! With your pledge here we would be able to cover all of our finishing costs for "Deal?"
Costumes
Costs $500
We gotta dress everyone up! Help us style our cast to fit each of their unique aesthetics!!
Groceries
Costs $500
Help us feed our cast and crew for our week of filming!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is made up of a group of Northeastern-based Queer writers, actors, and directors that seek to tell engaging and lively stories that explore some of life's most universal events and feelings.
LEIGHTON FISCH- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/WRITER
Growing up in a small town in Texas, Leighton Fisch has always had a passion for truthful storytelling. Leighton is a 2024 graduate of Pace University where she received a B.A. in Film and Screen Studies. Leighton has been encapsulated by the world of film for as long as she can remember, which inspires her to create and imagine her own characters and storylines that mimic universal truths we experience every day.
JALYN HORHN- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/WRITER
Jalyn Horhn is an up-and-coming screenwriter and director based in New York City. In 2024, she graduated with a B.A. in English Language & Literature along with a B.A. in Film and Screen Studies. Through crafting genre-based stories highlighting narratives about minorities, Jalyn is able to get to the core of the story and create a relatable message for all audiences. Jalyn Horhn’s work strives to bridge cultural divides through showcasing the spectrum of human emotion while placing an emphasis on minority voices in genres where they are typically ignored.
JACOB KING- DIRECTOR
Jacob is a Providence, RI based writer/director who has worked in both film (short films: “Verge”, “Pringle”) and theatre (George Orwell’s 1984) having been a resident company member of the Academy Players of Rhode Island for 9 years. From working as a production assistant and editor on the first iteration of this series, to now being the directorial voice is an honor. Jay and Leighton are two incredibly fierce artists and to be able to work under them is a dream. Now, I’ll be in the directors chair this summer, and I’ll see you on release day. Deal?
AVA MAHAN- ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Ava Mahan is an actor, singer, and dancer based in New York City, the greatest city in the world! Highlights of Ava's recent performances include her Off-Broadway debut in NXT Generation Theatrics' production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE swinging all female tracks, Ermengarde in HELLO, DOLLY with JWM: A Theatrical Company, along with a staged reading of Ryan Scott Oliver's TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES directed by Broadway's Jason Gotay. Ava was also seen on stage in Marymount Manhattan College's MainStage production of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, playing Margaret White under the direction of Broadway's Michael Mendez. Other select credits include FOOTLOOSE (Ethel McCormack) at Prescott Park Arts Festival, GAVROCHE: WORLD PREMIERE (Madame Thenardier), and GUYS AND DOLLS (Adelaide). Ava's artistic point of view stems from a place of joy and individuality, highlighting human connection and the beauty of authentic representation on stage.