Everybody Does It
California, United States | Film Short
Comedy
Under orders of her therapist, a quirky young woman must overcome public anxiety, overbearing roommates and her own sexual repression to masturbate for the very first time.
Everybody Does It
California, United States | Film Short
Comedy
2 Campaigns | California, United States
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Under orders of her therapist, a quirky young woman must overcome public anxiety, overbearing roommates and her own sexual repression to masturbate for the very first time.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
The sexual revolution started over forty years ago, but female sexuality is still a taboo subject. This film opens up a conversation about sexuality that is long overdue. It also deals with the universal issues of shame and self-acceptance. Claire is unknowingly ashamed of her own sexuality, and it has affected both her physical and mental well-being. Claire embarks on a courageous journey of excruciating vulnerability, ultimately leading to self-acceptance and independence. No longer reliant on men for her sexual gratification and free of her family's sexual repression, Claire takes her power back. Her struggles along the way are equally hilarious and moving.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cinematographer
Costs $300
Someone to run camera...duh. But our guy is going to make sure every shot is beautiful!
First Assistant Director
Costs $300
We have a lot to shoot in 3 days. We need an AD to keep us on track and on time!
Producer
Costs $300
The lady in charge. Puttin' out fires and showin' everybody who's boss.
Script Supervisor
Costs $300
Since out director is also acting in the film, we need a second set of eyes on monitor.
Gaffer
Costs $300
She's the "Lights" part of "Lights, Camera, Action"
Key Grip
Costs $300
We've got a slim crew so this Grip will be doing some heavy lifting!
Make Up Artist
Costs $300
It's a naturalistic film but we still need makeup to keep our actors from looking washed out/shiny.
Colorist
Costs $350
Color correction is crucial to making the final picture look top notch.
Production Designer
Costs $300
We need to transform our locations into Claire's apartment, therapist's office, and dress the shop!
Boom Operator
Costs $300
Even if the video looks amazing, none of it matters if we don't have perfect sound!
Mixers - Sound Devices 302 3 Channel Mixer
Costs $25
We've found an amazing deal on a mixer for the entire shoot, now we need help paying for it!
Boompoles & Wind Protection - K-Tek KE-110 9.5’ Internally Cabled
Costs $50
Wouldn't be a proper film set without a boom pole, am I right?
Recorders - Sound Devices 788T SSD 8 Channel Hard Disk Recorder with CL8 Control Surface
Costs $25
Another amazing deal we we're able to swing! This is what records our crisp, clear sound.
Wireless and Lavalier Microphones - Lectrosonics Wireless Kits
Costs $50
Wireless lavs let our actors move about the set more freely, and help in tricky filming situations.
Key Scenic
Costs $400
Key scenic turns locations into sets, from big things like furniture to details like photo frames.
Tables - 4’
Costs $30
Tables are key to art department keeping track of various props and design elements.
Prop Package
Costs $70
Props cover everything from purses and backpacks to food actors eat on screen.
Lenses - Arri Master Prime Set
Costs $150
A camera body is what records the image, and you need lenses to see those images.
Monitors - External Monitors
Costs $75
A monitor helps the camera assistant keep everything in focus, & let's the director watch the frame.
Accessories - Tripods / Heads
Costs $75
The tripod holds up the camera, because we aren't making a shakey, handheld horror movie.
Accessories - Filters
Costs $30
Filters are like sunglasses for the camera, very important.
Accessories - Follow Focus
Costs $30
Follow focus makes focusing the camera much easier, especially on moving shots.
Accessories - Matteboxes
Costs $30
A mattebox is like a hood for the camera, keeps the dust and dirt out, only let's pretty pictures in
Accessories - Storage / Media
Costs $30
Media storage are the large flash drives the HD video is stored on. Like VHS tapes, but newer!
Catering
Costs $702
It's $6 a meal for breakfast and lunch, and 3 days is 117 meals. Please help feed our crew!
Wardrobe package
Costs $200
Wardrobe is what all our cast is wearing. This covers from socks to hats, and everything in between.
Makeup Kit
Costs $51
We need makeup for our makeup artist to work with, like a painter needs paint.
Postcards
Costs $150
Postcards are critical for spreading the word about the film at festivals. And they are great gifts!
Extension Cords (25’)
Costs $4
This short extension cord is to plug things in too, just things that are closer.
Hostess Tray
Costs $60
This is how we will film the car scenes with the car moving, it's attaches the camera to the car!
Clothespins (C-47s)
Costs $15
You would not believe how handy these are on set! We gotta have some.
Blackwrap / Cinefoil 24”
Costs $20
Black wrap is fancy aluminum foil, the bees knees for wrapping lights and not burning down houses.
Duvateen Cloth (Black)
Costs $55
High end cloth used to black out windows and wrap lights. Fancy for a reason, it won't catch fire!
GRIP KIT (Small): Silks
Costs $8
Silks help diffuse the light so everyone looks like a movie star. Got to have some of these!
GRIP KIT (Small): Sandbags
Costs $72
Sanbags hold all the light stands down and help keep the set safe.
GRIP KIT (Small): C-Stands
Costs $28
C-Stands hold up all our flags and floppies. They are crutial for lighting.
Kino: Micro-Flo 4" Kit
Costs $80
A kino is a big soft light, it's super portable and make everyone look great!
HMI: Joker Bug - 800W K5600 w/ chimera and stand
Costs $300
This is a wonderful light! Super versatile, good for both hard light or bouncing for soft light.
HMI: Par - 1.2K PAR
Costs $30
Great light, good for filling up rooms so the camera can see everyone.
GRIP CART (TACO CART) KIT (Large): Rolling Stands
Costs $8
Nice big stand for our lights to live on.
Festival Fees
Costs $400
What's the point of making the film if no one can see it? Help us get the film to an audience!
Contingency
Costs $850
The most important item! For all the things we can't predict, didn't plan for, and other surprises.
Hard Drive
Costs $300
All this shooting creats BIG digital files, and we need some place to store it.
Production Insurance
Costs $252
With all the expensive gear and the people working, it's imperative to have insurance, just in case.
Monitors - Wireless Monitors w/ transmitter & receivers
Costs $99
This additional monitor will help keep the assistant keep the focus super sharp!
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About This Team
Amy Hartman, Producer
Amy grew up in small town Golden, Colorado. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, and received a BFA in Media and Theatre arts with a focus on cinematography and lighting design. After, she spent time working in the theatre, at the Denver Center Theatre Company's world premier of WHEN TANG MET LAIKA, followed by The Arden Theatre in Philadelphia on the New York Times critically acclaimed rendition of SUNDAYS IN THE PARKS WITH GEORGE. She then moved to Singapore to pursue an MFA in directing from Tisch School of the Arts Asia. After two years living and creating abroad, she now lives and works in Los Angeles for the feature film production company, Night & Day Pictures.
Megan Brotherton, Director
Megan earned her B.A. at Claremont McKenna College and her M.F.A. in Acting from Harvard University/The American Repertory Theater, which included a three-month residency at The Moscow Art Theatre. It was in Moscow that Megan's teachers noticed her aptitude for directing and strongly encouraged her to pursue directing and acting. Megan is also a seasoned improviser, performing at various improv theaters in LA and currently studying at Upright Citizens Brigade. She directed several episodes of Golden California Seasons 1 & 2 as well as numerous sketches that she wrote and produced. Megan loves working with actors and using her training and experience to help them discover truthful and tranformitive performances.
Sean McDaniel, Director of Photography
Sean attended the University of Florida where he expanded into experimental film production and narrative film work while earning a degree in Film and Media Studies. Guided by his passion for the moving image, Sean attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts MFA program where he continued his focus in cinematography. As a Director of Photography, Sean strives to tell powerful stories through his work behind the camera in support of his collaboration with talented directors.
Assistant Camera Operator: Aaron Bush
Gaffer: Chelsea Pettit
First AD: Alexandra Spada
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
The sexual revolution started over forty years ago, but female sexuality is still a taboo subject. This film opens up a conversation about sexuality that is long overdue. It also deals with the universal issues of shame and self-acceptance. Claire is unknowingly ashamed of her own sexuality, and it has affected both her physical and mental well-being. Claire embarks on a courageous journey of excruciating vulnerability, ultimately leading to self-acceptance and independence. No longer reliant on men for her sexual gratification and free of her family's sexual repression, Claire takes her power back. Her struggles along the way are equally hilarious and moving.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cinematographer
Costs $300
Someone to run camera...duh. But our guy is going to make sure every shot is beautiful!
First Assistant Director
Costs $300
We have a lot to shoot in 3 days. We need an AD to keep us on track and on time!
Producer
Costs $300
The lady in charge. Puttin' out fires and showin' everybody who's boss.
Script Supervisor
Costs $300
Since out director is also acting in the film, we need a second set of eyes on monitor.
Gaffer
Costs $300
She's the "Lights" part of "Lights, Camera, Action"
Key Grip
Costs $300
We've got a slim crew so this Grip will be doing some heavy lifting!
Make Up Artist
Costs $300
It's a naturalistic film but we still need makeup to keep our actors from looking washed out/shiny.
Colorist
Costs $350
Color correction is crucial to making the final picture look top notch.
Production Designer
Costs $300
We need to transform our locations into Claire's apartment, therapist's office, and dress the shop!
Boom Operator
Costs $300
Even if the video looks amazing, none of it matters if we don't have perfect sound!
Mixers - Sound Devices 302 3 Channel Mixer
Costs $25
We've found an amazing deal on a mixer for the entire shoot, now we need help paying for it!
Boompoles & Wind Protection - K-Tek KE-110 9.5’ Internally Cabled
Costs $50
Wouldn't be a proper film set without a boom pole, am I right?
Recorders - Sound Devices 788T SSD 8 Channel Hard Disk Recorder with CL8 Control Surface
Costs $25
Another amazing deal we we're able to swing! This is what records our crisp, clear sound.
Wireless and Lavalier Microphones - Lectrosonics Wireless Kits
Costs $50
Wireless lavs let our actors move about the set more freely, and help in tricky filming situations.
Key Scenic
Costs $400
Key scenic turns locations into sets, from big things like furniture to details like photo frames.
Tables - 4’
Costs $30
Tables are key to art department keeping track of various props and design elements.
Prop Package
Costs $70
Props cover everything from purses and backpacks to food actors eat on screen.
Lenses - Arri Master Prime Set
Costs $150
A camera body is what records the image, and you need lenses to see those images.
Monitors - External Monitors
Costs $75
A monitor helps the camera assistant keep everything in focus, & let's the director watch the frame.
Accessories - Tripods / Heads
Costs $75
The tripod holds up the camera, because we aren't making a shakey, handheld horror movie.
Accessories - Filters
Costs $30
Filters are like sunglasses for the camera, very important.
Accessories - Follow Focus
Costs $30
Follow focus makes focusing the camera much easier, especially on moving shots.
Accessories - Matteboxes
Costs $30
A mattebox is like a hood for the camera, keeps the dust and dirt out, only let's pretty pictures in
Accessories - Storage / Media
Costs $30
Media storage are the large flash drives the HD video is stored on. Like VHS tapes, but newer!
Catering
Costs $702
It's $6 a meal for breakfast and lunch, and 3 days is 117 meals. Please help feed our crew!
Wardrobe package
Costs $200
Wardrobe is what all our cast is wearing. This covers from socks to hats, and everything in between.
Makeup Kit
Costs $51
We need makeup for our makeup artist to work with, like a painter needs paint.
Postcards
Costs $150
Postcards are critical for spreading the word about the film at festivals. And they are great gifts!
Extension Cords (25’)
Costs $4
This short extension cord is to plug things in too, just things that are closer.
Hostess Tray
Costs $60
This is how we will film the car scenes with the car moving, it's attaches the camera to the car!
Clothespins (C-47s)
Costs $15
You would not believe how handy these are on set! We gotta have some.
Blackwrap / Cinefoil 24”
Costs $20
Black wrap is fancy aluminum foil, the bees knees for wrapping lights and not burning down houses.
Duvateen Cloth (Black)
Costs $55
High end cloth used to black out windows and wrap lights. Fancy for a reason, it won't catch fire!
GRIP KIT (Small): Silks
Costs $8
Silks help diffuse the light so everyone looks like a movie star. Got to have some of these!
GRIP KIT (Small): Sandbags
Costs $72
Sanbags hold all the light stands down and help keep the set safe.
GRIP KIT (Small): C-Stands
Costs $28
C-Stands hold up all our flags and floppies. They are crutial for lighting.
Kino: Micro-Flo 4" Kit
Costs $80
A kino is a big soft light, it's super portable and make everyone look great!
HMI: Joker Bug - 800W K5600 w/ chimera and stand
Costs $300
This is a wonderful light! Super versatile, good for both hard light or bouncing for soft light.
HMI: Par - 1.2K PAR
Costs $30
Great light, good for filling up rooms so the camera can see everyone.
GRIP CART (TACO CART) KIT (Large): Rolling Stands
Costs $8
Nice big stand for our lights to live on.
Festival Fees
Costs $400
What's the point of making the film if no one can see it? Help us get the film to an audience!
Contingency
Costs $850
The most important item! For all the things we can't predict, didn't plan for, and other surprises.
Hard Drive
Costs $300
All this shooting creats BIG digital files, and we need some place to store it.
Production Insurance
Costs $252
With all the expensive gear and the people working, it's imperative to have insurance, just in case.
Monitors - Wireless Monitors w/ transmitter & receivers
Costs $99
This additional monitor will help keep the assistant keep the focus super sharp!
Share this update!
About This Team
Amy Hartman, Producer
Amy grew up in small town Golden, Colorado. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, and received a BFA in Media and Theatre arts with a focus on cinematography and lighting design. After, she spent time working in the theatre, at the Denver Center Theatre Company's world premier of WHEN TANG MET LAIKA, followed by The Arden Theatre in Philadelphia on the New York Times critically acclaimed rendition of SUNDAYS IN THE PARKS WITH GEORGE. She then moved to Singapore to pursue an MFA in directing from Tisch School of the Arts Asia. After two years living and creating abroad, she now lives and works in Los Angeles for the feature film production company, Night & Day Pictures.
Megan Brotherton, Director
Megan earned her B.A. at Claremont McKenna College and her M.F.A. in Acting from Harvard University/The American Repertory Theater, which included a three-month residency at The Moscow Art Theatre. It was in Moscow that Megan's teachers noticed her aptitude for directing and strongly encouraged her to pursue directing and acting. Megan is also a seasoned improviser, performing at various improv theaters in LA and currently studying at Upright Citizens Brigade. She directed several episodes of Golden California Seasons 1 & 2 as well as numerous sketches that she wrote and produced. Megan loves working with actors and using her training and experience to help them discover truthful and tranformitive performances.
Sean McDaniel, Director of Photography
Sean attended the University of Florida where he expanded into experimental film production and narrative film work while earning a degree in Film and Media Studies. Guided by his passion for the moving image, Sean attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts MFA program where he continued his focus in cinematography. As a Director of Photography, Sean strives to tell powerful stories through his work behind the camera in support of his collaboration with talented directors.
Assistant Camera Operator: Aaron Bush
Gaffer: Chelsea Pettit
First AD: Alexandra Spada