Eulogy
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Comedy
Dive into the messy, beautiful chaos of family in 'Eulogy', a dramedy where two estranged families confront their father’s legacy at his funeral. Packed with big fights, big laughs, and big personalities, this is an intimate story about forgiveness and grief that’s funny, tender, and unforgettable.
Eulogy
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
68 supporters | followers
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Goal: $10,361 for development
Dive into the messy, beautiful chaos of family in 'Eulogy', a dramedy where two estranged families confront their father’s legacy at his funeral. Packed with big fights, big laughs, and big personalities, this is an intimate story about forgiveness and grief that’s funny, tender, and unforgettable.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
From Thanksgiving dinners riddled with raised voices to birthday parties that end in slammed doors, family tension is familiar to even the most relaxed of us. The dynamics can be as complicated to navigate as the Mariana Trench. Through this film, we aim to put a magnifying glass to them, catching the light perfectly to cause some heat... and maybe a flame or two.
Inspired by films like The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) directed by Wes Anderson, Shiva Baby (2020) directed by Emma Seligman, and Little Women (2019) directed by Greta Gerwig, comedy will meet karma in this contained, yet out of the box ride of a film.
Led by matriarch KATHY – jaded cigarette mom with her ambition buried with her divorce papers...
Oldest daughter LUCY – restlessly diligent, excessively uptight, and determined to execute the perfect funeral for the man she’s idolised her whole life...
Younger brother THEO – a 21st century nomadic wanderer who crashes on a different couch every night..
And his twin sister RORY – moving through life without ever really participating in it, trying to run away from all this bullshit...
Led by MICHELLE and her three prodigal daughters...
Chanel covergirl LOLA...
Modern hippie VERONICA...
And architectural digest lesbian ALEX (who's in a complicated relationship with her childhood-sweetheart-turned-adopted-half-sister...AKA Rory. Go figure.)
The two families, previously estranged, reunite for their shared father George Allard's funeral. As the funeral unfolds, Lucy finds Lola’s eulogy – riddled with bitter remarks about her father. When she refuses to let Lola read it, 15 minutes of food-throwing, table-bashing, snack-stealing, name-calling, cigarette-fire-inducing chaos unfolds. But through it all, there’s also intimate confession – a realization that family isn’t chosen but forged through moments of shared love and grief and joy.
Much like the Allard-Yang and Larson families, Eulogy is a big film with a big personality...exploring some big themes.
Eulogy is an Asian film that refuses to be stereotypical or restrictive in any way.
The Allard-Yangs are a chain-smoking, angry, bold, witty family who yell and banter and aren't afraid to use their voices. As Chinese filmmakers, Emma and Jiayun wanted to combat monolithic narratives in mainstream film & TV by crafting subversive Asian characters who aren't shoehorned into any roles. Characters that surprise and provoke and make you fall in love with them. That you remember beyond them being just Asian.
Eulogy is a film about complex women told by women.
Our core team consists of four girls who want to see more stories of realistic, multifaceted women. In Eulogy, seven women congregate at different stages of their life – as mothers, as daughters, as lovers, as students and CEOs and ex-wives and stepsiblings. Produced under the female-led company "ur girlfriend's favorite films", Eulogy aims to highlight these subversive and underrepresented perspectives from an authentic place, giving you a bold ensemble of female leads unlike anything you've seen before.
BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, Eulogy is a universal story about FAMILY.
Growing up spread over two continents and two cultures, I'd argue with my own family A LOT. I always thought there was something wrong with us, since no one around me seemed to yell or clash the way we did. But seeing the inner lives of families on the big screen showed me that my family wasn’t broken – simply human. That mourning and celebrating and arguing and fighting were really signs that we cared about each other.
We want to celebrate families in all their tumultuous glory, showing that beyond cultural divides, personality clashes, and the things we struggle to forgive – love endures. Eulogy explores reconciliation not as a tidy resolution, but as a complicated, ongoing, but ultimately rewarding choice.
In a world so divided, we aim to unite your dining room table, and remind people that family is all we have- no matter how broken, stubborn, or chaotic we may be.
Eulogy will be shot on an ARRI Alexa Mini living on a Steadicam. Not for visual flourish, but to live and move and grieve alongside our families, dipping in and out of their heads. With long one shots, we aim to play with perspective, placing the audience inside the emotionality of each character as they move around each other.
As we access each character's innermost thoughts, there are slo-mo sequences, a smoke-stained cigarette fire, and a high-concept argument in a closet set build that closes in on itself. Then, as the chaos wraps up, we return to natural light, uninhibited movement, and sweeping wides of the sacred cathedral space where George's coffin lies.
All this will be executed by a team of highly accomplished USC and Chapman students and graduates that are passionate to tell this story and share it with the world.
We are more than a team – we are our own family.
The budget for Eulogy is thoughtfully designed to ensure every aspect of the production is supported while maintaining financial responsibility. Every detail has been carefully planned to bring our vision to life, from supporting our talented cast and crew to securing the tools and resources needed to craft a visually stunning and emotionally resonant film. We’ve also included a contingency fund to cover any unforeseen expenses, ensuring we stay on schedule and deliver a polished final product.
Location ($4,600): Our beautiful location- a world built from a chapel, a house, and a sound stage.
Production Drives ($1,672): Where we store everything and back it up once, twice, thrice...
Lights ($2,100): Along with other unforeseen equipment expenses...
Production Design ($600): Creating an authentic, immersive world.
Transportation ($250): Meals and transportation to keep our hardworking team energized and on the move.
Sound ($690): Immersing not only your eyes in the story.
Wardrobe ($500): Bringing these characters to life.
Insurance ($1500): Keeping everyone and everything is safe.
Contingency ($1,764): To always have a plan B.
Eulogy is a deeply personal story, and we are committed to being mindful and intentional about where we submit this short. Our team has already been recognised in a diverse slate of festivals, including SIFF, deadCenter, Austin Film Festival, LA Shorts, and more. We want to continue this legacy by submitting this film to places where it will be truly seen—festivals that champion underrepresented voices and have created space for stories like ours. We’re not just submitting a film; we’re opening a conversation, building a bridge, and inviting people to experience a world they might not otherwise know.
If we exceed our funding goal, the additional support will go towards better compensating our cast and crew, and improving production quality.
Become part of the Eulogy family today—we can’t wait to make this movie with you.
If we don't raise a minimum of 80% of our Seed&Spark funding goal, we won't receive any of our funding.
Creating Eulogy is a labor of love, but bringing our vision to life requires your support.
PLEDGE to our campaign–every contribution, no matter the size, gets us closer to creating something meaningful and memorable.
SHARE & FOLLOW our Seed&Spark page–by hitting the little heart button at the top right of the page, you help us get closer to accessing things like film festival waivers, production gear, and so much more!
FOLLOW US on Instagram @urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms to stay connected and join our growing community–and follow this page for updates!
LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE our posts to help amplify our story.
Share the love with these pre-written messages!
I’m so excited to support Eulogy, a poignant short film about the messy, beautiful reality of an imperfect family made up of grown-ups who feel like children and children who feel forced to grow up. Join @urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms in bringing this story to life. Support now on @seedandspark: seedandspark.com/fund/eulogy-urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms
I just pledged to Eulogy, a messy, beautiful reality of an imperfect family made up of grown-ups who feel like children and children who feel forced to grow up. Please consider supporting and sharing: seedandspark.com/fund/eulogy-urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms
Eulogy is a beautiful, honest film about family, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Support now: seedandspark.com/fund/eulogy-urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms
Every interaction brings us closer to making this dream a reality—thank you for being a part of this story’s future!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $2,400
With the entire film set in one location, we want to make sure it is perfect. With your donation, we can lock down the perfect church.
Production Drives
Costs $1,672
Once we shoot we will need somewhere to safeguard it all. God forbid something gets caught on fire...
Wardrobe
Costs $500
These fabulous families simply must be fabulously dressed. Don't you think?
Props and PD
Costs $600
Coffins, cigarettes, flowers... you name it and we've got to find it. Help us fund it!
Sound
Costs $500
The producers are very sad to announce that this will not be a silent film.
Lights
Costs $2,100
Camera. Action. Just kidding. But not really- we need lights to make the film look beautiful.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Jiayun Zhang Director
Jiayun Zhang is a Vancouver and Los Angeles-based director and screenwriter. Born and raised in Shanghai, Jiayun is motivated by her international upbringing to tell stories that bring us together – exploring multiculturalism, AAPI identity and womanhood in high-concept, high-drama stories. Her most recent script "Starman" was produced as a USC undergraduate thesis film with a $13,000 budget, and her directorial debut “Rush”, is currently in post-production, with its screenplay already commended by the Austin Film Festival and Los Angeles's HollyShorts film festival. Her directorial work also encompasses branded campaigns for Perfit (previously Treffa) and Haute Magazine, where she crafts narrative-focused shorts that explore and celebrate young womanhood. Outside of directing, Jiayun is the Head of Writing at USC's Asian Pacific Cinema Association, helping nurture the next wave of unique Asian-American filmmakers and highlighting their unique voices. Jiayun studies Writing for Screen and Television at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California.
Emma Yan Writer, Producer
Emma Yan is a Los Angeles and New Haven-based screenwriter, producer, and filmmaker. With a foundation in screenwriting and film production, Emma specializes in writing alternative, experimental pieces that explore her AAPI culture and queer identity through the intersection of character-driven, multilingual, multimedia storytelling. From producing independent short films— “Craving” (2024), “No One Will Believe You” (2025), and “Help Wanted” (2026)—to writing and producing projects for ed-tech companies, “Lane Ochi” Documentary (2025) and school organizations, “The Old Man Under the Moon” (2026), to working for Disney+ Executives, Emma’s experience spans narrative short films, documentaries, and live television production, with hands-on roles across writing, directing, producing, and technical departments. Emma is currently in creative development for several independent projects including “Lipstick Lesbian” (2026), “The Karaoke Epidemic” (2026), “De Comply” (2026), and “Eulogy” (2026)! Emma studies Writing for Screen and Television at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California.
Ella Janes Producer
Ella Janes is a director, producer, and writer based out of Los Angeles and Oklahoma City. In 2020 Janes founded her production company, ur girlfriend's favorite films, which focuses on uplifting the next generation of filmmakers. Through the company, Janes has been awarded the Silver Medal at YoungArts and the New Talent Award at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth. Janes continues her work while attending the University of Southern California as a Trustee Scholar studying Film and Television Production.
Nika Wallach Producer
Nika Wallach is a producer and filmmaker currently studying Cinema & Media Studies at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, with minors in Entertainment Industry and Entrepreneurship. She has interned at Red Wagon Entertainment under producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher, as well as Wonder Street Entertainment, contributing to project development across film and television. Her producing credits include No One Will Believe You (2025), Eulogy (2026), and a branded campaign for Perfit, a relaunch of Treffa, a fashion platform with 500M+ views across social media and coverage in The New York Times and USA Today. Additionally, she wrote and directed Grace (2024), a short film exploring perceived perfection within the constructs of classical ballet. Deeply committed to environmental storytelling, Nika is a co-organizer of USC’s Eco Media Festival, a partnership between the Arts & Climate Collective and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts that spotlights student films and media art engaging with climate justice, sustainability, and life on Earth.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
From Thanksgiving dinners riddled with raised voices to birthday parties that end in slammed doors, family tension is familiar to even the most relaxed of us. The dynamics can be as complicated to navigate as the Mariana Trench. Through this film, we aim to put a magnifying glass to them, catching the light perfectly to cause some heat... and maybe a flame or two.
Inspired by films like The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) directed by Wes Anderson, Shiva Baby (2020) directed by Emma Seligman, and Little Women (2019) directed by Greta Gerwig, comedy will meet karma in this contained, yet out of the box ride of a film.
Led by matriarch KATHY – jaded cigarette mom with her ambition buried with her divorce papers...
Oldest daughter LUCY – restlessly diligent, excessively uptight, and determined to execute the perfect funeral for the man she’s idolised her whole life...
Younger brother THEO – a 21st century nomadic wanderer who crashes on a different couch every night..
And his twin sister RORY – moving through life without ever really participating in it, trying to run away from all this bullshit...
Led by MICHELLE and her three prodigal daughters...
Chanel covergirl LOLA...
Modern hippie VERONICA...
And architectural digest lesbian ALEX (who's in a complicated relationship with her childhood-sweetheart-turned-adopted-half-sister...AKA Rory. Go figure.)
The two families, previously estranged, reunite for their shared father George Allard's funeral. As the funeral unfolds, Lucy finds Lola’s eulogy – riddled with bitter remarks about her father. When she refuses to let Lola read it, 15 minutes of food-throwing, table-bashing, snack-stealing, name-calling, cigarette-fire-inducing chaos unfolds. But through it all, there’s also intimate confession – a realization that family isn’t chosen but forged through moments of shared love and grief and joy.
Much like the Allard-Yang and Larson families, Eulogy is a big film with a big personality...exploring some big themes.
Eulogy is an Asian film that refuses to be stereotypical or restrictive in any way.
The Allard-Yangs are a chain-smoking, angry, bold, witty family who yell and banter and aren't afraid to use their voices. As Chinese filmmakers, Emma and Jiayun wanted to combat monolithic narratives in mainstream film & TV by crafting subversive Asian characters who aren't shoehorned into any roles. Characters that surprise and provoke and make you fall in love with them. That you remember beyond them being just Asian.
Eulogy is a film about complex women told by women.
Our core team consists of four girls who want to see more stories of realistic, multifaceted women. In Eulogy, seven women congregate at different stages of their life – as mothers, as daughters, as lovers, as students and CEOs and ex-wives and stepsiblings. Produced under the female-led company "ur girlfriend's favorite films", Eulogy aims to highlight these subversive and underrepresented perspectives from an authentic place, giving you a bold ensemble of female leads unlike anything you've seen before.
BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, Eulogy is a universal story about FAMILY.
Growing up spread over two continents and two cultures, I'd argue with my own family A LOT. I always thought there was something wrong with us, since no one around me seemed to yell or clash the way we did. But seeing the inner lives of families on the big screen showed me that my family wasn’t broken – simply human. That mourning and celebrating and arguing and fighting were really signs that we cared about each other.
We want to celebrate families in all their tumultuous glory, showing that beyond cultural divides, personality clashes, and the things we struggle to forgive – love endures. Eulogy explores reconciliation not as a tidy resolution, but as a complicated, ongoing, but ultimately rewarding choice.
In a world so divided, we aim to unite your dining room table, and remind people that family is all we have- no matter how broken, stubborn, or chaotic we may be.
Eulogy will be shot on an ARRI Alexa Mini living on a Steadicam. Not for visual flourish, but to live and move and grieve alongside our families, dipping in and out of their heads. With long one shots, we aim to play with perspective, placing the audience inside the emotionality of each character as they move around each other.
As we access each character's innermost thoughts, there are slo-mo sequences, a smoke-stained cigarette fire, and a high-concept argument in a closet set build that closes in on itself. Then, as the chaos wraps up, we return to natural light, uninhibited movement, and sweeping wides of the sacred cathedral space where George's coffin lies.
All this will be executed by a team of highly accomplished USC and Chapman students and graduates that are passionate to tell this story and share it with the world.
We are more than a team – we are our own family.
The budget for Eulogy is thoughtfully designed to ensure every aspect of the production is supported while maintaining financial responsibility. Every detail has been carefully planned to bring our vision to life, from supporting our talented cast and crew to securing the tools and resources needed to craft a visually stunning and emotionally resonant film. We’ve also included a contingency fund to cover any unforeseen expenses, ensuring we stay on schedule and deliver a polished final product.
Location ($4,600): Our beautiful location- a world built from a chapel, a house, and a sound stage.
Production Drives ($1,672): Where we store everything and back it up once, twice, thrice...
Lights ($2,100): Along with other unforeseen equipment expenses...
Production Design ($600): Creating an authentic, immersive world.
Transportation ($250): Meals and transportation to keep our hardworking team energized and on the move.
Sound ($690): Immersing not only your eyes in the story.
Wardrobe ($500): Bringing these characters to life.
Insurance ($1500): Keeping everyone and everything is safe.
Contingency ($1,764): To always have a plan B.
Eulogy is a deeply personal story, and we are committed to being mindful and intentional about where we submit this short. Our team has already been recognised in a diverse slate of festivals, including SIFF, deadCenter, Austin Film Festival, LA Shorts, and more. We want to continue this legacy by submitting this film to places where it will be truly seen—festivals that champion underrepresented voices and have created space for stories like ours. We’re not just submitting a film; we’re opening a conversation, building a bridge, and inviting people to experience a world they might not otherwise know.
If we exceed our funding goal, the additional support will go towards better compensating our cast and crew, and improving production quality.
Become part of the Eulogy family today—we can’t wait to make this movie with you.
If we don't raise a minimum of 80% of our Seed&Spark funding goal, we won't receive any of our funding.
Creating Eulogy is a labor of love, but bringing our vision to life requires your support.
PLEDGE to our campaign–every contribution, no matter the size, gets us closer to creating something meaningful and memorable.
SHARE & FOLLOW our Seed&Spark page–by hitting the little heart button at the top right of the page, you help us get closer to accessing things like film festival waivers, production gear, and so much more!
FOLLOW US on Instagram @urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms to stay connected and join our growing community–and follow this page for updates!
LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE our posts to help amplify our story.
Share the love with these pre-written messages!
I’m so excited to support Eulogy, a poignant short film about the messy, beautiful reality of an imperfect family made up of grown-ups who feel like children and children who feel forced to grow up. Join @urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms in bringing this story to life. Support now on @seedandspark: seedandspark.com/fund/eulogy-urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms
I just pledged to Eulogy, a messy, beautiful reality of an imperfect family made up of grown-ups who feel like children and children who feel forced to grow up. Please consider supporting and sharing: seedandspark.com/fund/eulogy-urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms
Eulogy is a beautiful, honest film about family, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Support now: seedandspark.com/fund/eulogy-urgirlfriendsfavoritefilms
Every interaction brings us closer to making this dream a reality—thank you for being a part of this story’s future!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $2,400
With the entire film set in one location, we want to make sure it is perfect. With your donation, we can lock down the perfect church.
Production Drives
Costs $1,672
Once we shoot we will need somewhere to safeguard it all. God forbid something gets caught on fire...
Wardrobe
Costs $500
These fabulous families simply must be fabulously dressed. Don't you think?
Props and PD
Costs $600
Coffins, cigarettes, flowers... you name it and we've got to find it. Help us fund it!
Sound
Costs $500
The producers are very sad to announce that this will not be a silent film.
Lights
Costs $2,100
Camera. Action. Just kidding. But not really- we need lights to make the film look beautiful.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Jiayun Zhang Director
Jiayun Zhang is a Vancouver and Los Angeles-based director and screenwriter. Born and raised in Shanghai, Jiayun is motivated by her international upbringing to tell stories that bring us together – exploring multiculturalism, AAPI identity and womanhood in high-concept, high-drama stories. Her most recent script "Starman" was produced as a USC undergraduate thesis film with a $13,000 budget, and her directorial debut “Rush”, is currently in post-production, with its screenplay already commended by the Austin Film Festival and Los Angeles's HollyShorts film festival. Her directorial work also encompasses branded campaigns for Perfit (previously Treffa) and Haute Magazine, where she crafts narrative-focused shorts that explore and celebrate young womanhood. Outside of directing, Jiayun is the Head of Writing at USC's Asian Pacific Cinema Association, helping nurture the next wave of unique Asian-American filmmakers and highlighting their unique voices. Jiayun studies Writing for Screen and Television at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California.
Emma Yan Writer, Producer
Emma Yan is a Los Angeles and New Haven-based screenwriter, producer, and filmmaker. With a foundation in screenwriting and film production, Emma specializes in writing alternative, experimental pieces that explore her AAPI culture and queer identity through the intersection of character-driven, multilingual, multimedia storytelling. From producing independent short films— “Craving” (2024), “No One Will Believe You” (2025), and “Help Wanted” (2026)—to writing and producing projects for ed-tech companies, “Lane Ochi” Documentary (2025) and school organizations, “The Old Man Under the Moon” (2026), to working for Disney+ Executives, Emma’s experience spans narrative short films, documentaries, and live television production, with hands-on roles across writing, directing, producing, and technical departments. Emma is currently in creative development for several independent projects including “Lipstick Lesbian” (2026), “The Karaoke Epidemic” (2026), “De Comply” (2026), and “Eulogy” (2026)! Emma studies Writing for Screen and Television at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California.
Ella Janes Producer
Ella Janes is a director, producer, and writer based out of Los Angeles and Oklahoma City. In 2020 Janes founded her production company, ur girlfriend's favorite films, which focuses on uplifting the next generation of filmmakers. Through the company, Janes has been awarded the Silver Medal at YoungArts and the New Talent Award at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth. Janes continues her work while attending the University of Southern California as a Trustee Scholar studying Film and Television Production.
Nika Wallach Producer
Nika Wallach is a producer and filmmaker currently studying Cinema & Media Studies at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, with minors in Entertainment Industry and Entrepreneurship. She has interned at Red Wagon Entertainment under producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher, as well as Wonder Street Entertainment, contributing to project development across film and television. Her producing credits include No One Will Believe You (2025), Eulogy (2026), and a branded campaign for Perfit, a relaunch of Treffa, a fashion platform with 500M+ views across social media and coverage in The New York Times and USA Today. Additionally, she wrote and directed Grace (2024), a short film exploring perceived perfection within the constructs of classical ballet. Deeply committed to environmental storytelling, Nika is a co-organizer of USC’s Eco Media Festival, a partnership between the Arts & Climate Collective and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts that spotlights student films and media art engaging with climate justice, sustainability, and life on Earth.