Extended Warranty
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Sci-Fi, Comedy
Extended Warranty is a sci-fi tragicomedy that highlights, in the zaniest of fashions, the remarkable nature of friendship and technology while touching on other fun universal themes like; loneliness, financial insecurity, and long wait times with customer service departments.
Extended Warranty
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Sci-Fi, Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $15,715 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Extended Warranty is a sci-fi tragicomedy that highlights, in the zaniest of fashions, the remarkable nature of friendship and technology while touching on other fun universal themes like; loneliness, financial insecurity, and long wait times with customer service departments.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A sci-fi tragicomedy that highlights, in the zaniest of fashions, the remarkable nature of friendship and technology while touching on other
fun themes like; loneliness, financial insecurity, and long wait times with customer service departments.
When Ledy's forever friend spontaneously malfunctions without an extended warranty,
Ledy is left to put her faith in human connection in the hands of a customer service representative.
A story of friendship: about finding, loving, keeping, and ultimately losing a friend after witnessing their technological demise
mid-Jack Nicholson in The Shining impression.
This story subtly and very overtly conveys the writer/director's greatest joys, fears, and anxieties surrounding friendship and modern technology. The maximalist style of the piece, not only speaks to the team's interests in world-building, but also aims to lift a magnifying glass to the absurd nature of everyday life in a modern world.
tones
Dark Comedy
Offbeat
Unsettling
Absurd
Heartwarming
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Terry Gilliam
Swiss Army Man - Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan
Female Trouble - John Waters
Playtime - Jacques Tati
themes
Friendship
Loneliness
Co-Dependency
Artificial Intelligence
Loss of a Loved One
shoutout to some of our most beloved female friends!
Bottoms - Emma Seligman
Daisies - Věra Chytilová
Death Proof - Quentin Tarantino
The Fisher King - Terry Gilliam
we hope that the friendships of Extended Warranty will ring just as true!
What to say about Ledy…
She’s… trying? Idk. That’s a synonym for barely making it by, right?
FUN FACTS: (that, depending on the day she will either deny til she dies, or confess with shocking honesty)
- She prides herself on being a hard worker, while having no idea what she’s working toward.
- She’s self-deprecating but would be shocked to hear you point out any of her faults.
- She makes a great shoulder to cry on as long as she can cry on yours 10 times more often.
- She likes satires because they make her feel smart, bodice-novels in lieu of a sex life, and leans much too heavily on a friend who’s only there because of her programming.
You could only have a best friend so perfect if you designed her that way.
She was a haggled-down garage sale purchase from a guy going through a divorce. Her involvement? We won't ask questions.
And even if we did, she had a complete factory reset, so YAY! Zero baggage!
She’s fearless, encyclopedic, compassionate, and a totally talented, badass babe.
If her full-time job wasn’t BFF she’d run an Elvira-themed cupcake biker bar bakery.
She’s crushing it without even trying.
-Basically perfect, but just flawed enough that you want to be her instead of hate her.
Monday through Friday she’s in the 9-5 grind- but this is no humdrum conundrum for her. She’s there because she has a GIFT.
Her ability to listen to people’s problems and save their sanity through a series of methodic troubleshooting measures makes the mundane miraculous.
She just gets you, you know? -Can really connect on a human level.
She’s nurturing, inspirational, empathetic, and dependable.
She’s everything that she was programmed to be.
*With your help, we will keep this pre-production train a'chuggin, and be able to use these funds towards all costs required for making this world-building sci-fi tragicomedy. Cameras are scheduled to begin rolling on the 16th of August for three days of shooting and one delightfully laborious day of set dressing.
Thank you for helping this dream of a nightmare become a reality!
Don't forget that your forever friend is out there waiting for YOU!
They just haven't been programmed yet.
Stay tuned:
As fundraising continues, and throughout production and post-production, we will be posting regularly to the Burn the With Prod. social media pages. Please follow Extended Warranty's journey on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news and happenings! - We guarantee fun-filled adventures at every turn.
Financial notes:
We need to raise AT LEAST 80% of the budget to keep the funds that are raised on the lovely Seed & Spark. This means that AT LEAST 12k needs to be chipped into that penny jar to create the high-quality maximalist sci-fi tragicomedy product that we aim to deliver! All of the funds will go directly towards the needs in the 'Wishlist' category. Please take a look and marvel at the price of filmmaking, and rest assured that your future high-quality maximalist sci-fi tragicomedy product will be all that was promised and more.
We are honored to be sponsored by From the Heart Productions, a 501(c)3 public non-profit organization. This is great news for many reasons, but most importantly for you, it means that your donation to this campaign is tax-deductible when mailed in via check!
Please make check donations payable to From the Heart Productions and indicate the name of the film on the memo line. Mail your check to:
From The Heart Productions 1013 Harbor Blvd. #53 Oxnard, CA 93035
If you have any other questions, please contact: [email protected].
BONUS FEATURES!
Did we mention, that we have already secured the original HAIR COAT worn by Melanie Griffith in John Water's Cecil B. Demented?!
^ YEAH. *THAT* HAIR COAT.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Survival Foods
Costs $1,400
Without food there is no energy... no energy = no film :(
Production Design
Costs $2,000
The PD/wardrobe is one of the most visually important aspects of this film and will make the world we're building come alive.
Equipment Rental
Costs $1,000
Film equipment rentals are expensive... like wow!
We Couldn't Do It Without Them... THE CAST & CREW!
Costs $5,400
Just to reiterate, this time in capital letters- WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT THEM. Raising a film is like raising a baby (?) IT TAKES A VILLAGE.
Location
Costs $2,000
We have one VERY generously donated location in the bag, but the office space will need to be paid for.
Post-Production
Costs $2,000
It's VERY important that the movie is cut together. Otherwise, it's just a strange assortment of out-of-order clip chaos and green screens.
Marketing & Miscellaneous
Costs $1,200
Festival submissions & advertising, and other fun filming accouterments like hard drives, and gas for production vehicles. Wee!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
a three-witch-owned production co.
tess sullivan
Writer/Director/Producer
Tess Rianne Sullivan is a vintage treasure lover, road-tripper, and addict of film and all things film adjacent. Among her many talents she: almost has a motorcycle license, was voted ‘Best All-Around Player’ on the 8th grade volleyball team, and sometimes gets lucky while playing pool. She is an indie filmmaker and loves it, because in the world of indie the hats are off to whoever’s passionate head fits the bill best. This medium has allowed her to work as a producer, actress, writer, director, AD, and of course, the humble but forever cherished role of- the PA.
sara carpenter
Co-Director/Producer
Sara Carpenter loves words so much you have no idea. A certified Shakespeare nerd, published author, and indie filmmaker - at the end of the day her passion is creating work that feels like hope with people that feel like home. She spills every cup of coffee she has ever held, cosplays Ron Howard whenever on set, and recently discovered she is a B+ bowler (there is always room for improvement).
molly flanagan
Producer
Molly Flanagan was known as a child for busting out into song at any given time and singing non-stop (her sisters loved her for that) which brought her to the opera world where she lived abroad and got her Masters in Vocal Performance and Opera in Chile. She has sung all around the world including roles such as Cosette in Les Miserables and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, among others. In 2019, Molly moved to sunny Los Angeles to focus on film and is a writer, producer, opera singer, and actress. Oh! And also is a sound bath instructor :)
isabel stallings
Producer
Isabel Stallings was born and raised in Houston, TX, and graduated with a BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University in 2022. As the next Reese Witherspoon, Isabel is so excited to be joining this incredible team and female-centered story. YAY Women In Film! You can also find Isabel performing Shakespeare in the wonderful Topanga Canyon at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, or reading every play that has ever been published.
Website: isabelstallings.com // Instagram: @isabelstallings
josh greiveldinger
Producer
Josh Greiveldinger was born in the Midwest where he was raised to love cheese, America, and broadcast sitcoms. As a comedian, he has performed at the Hollywood Improv, Flappers, and the Netflix is a Joke Fest. As a producer, Josh has created short films that have played in numerous festivals and made audiences laugh worldwide. As a competitive swimmer, he never showed much talent or skill, quitting the team Sophomore year to make a splash in showbiz instead.
leslee elwood
Producer
Leslee Elwood is a writer, comic, and producer originally from Denver Colorado. She moved to LA at 19 to forge a creative life for herself and is very proudly uncredentialed. Without a fancy school, or family money Leslee has become a successful open mic comedian, producer of no-budget short films, and a movie studio's little bitch (free snacks are nice.) The best part of her life here has been making projects with her friends and encouraging each other to keep going. Exhausted producer by day, living dead comedian by night, and human with IBS at all other times, she fights alongside her friends into a bright future. Right?!
No one said you have to be alive to have a good time!
allison beteta
Associate Producer
Allison Beteta is a first-generation Latina with roots in Nicaragua and Mexico. Currently based in Los Angeles and fluent in Spanish, Allison earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts in 2018.
Allison has worked on Marvels' "Runaways", "Medusa", a new musical by the Tony Nominated Deaf West Theater and various theaters and film productions around Los Angeles. She has worked in voiceover projects for Campbells' Soup, Blue Cross, MTV, Nickelodeon, Noggin, Giorgio Armani, Netflix, Disney, the FDA, and more.
ariana hoshino
Directory of Photography
Ariana Hoshino is a Romanian-Japanese cinematographer dedicated to amplifying the perspectives of women and underrepresented communities. She started her career as an editor and colorist in New York before pursuing her career as a cinematographer, working across various formats including digital, Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm film.
Her training includes cinematography programs at Swarthmore College, the American Film Institute (AFI), and the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). With a background in feminist and queer cinema, her work is enriched with a nuanced perspective that challenges norms and celebrates diversity.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A sci-fi tragicomedy that highlights, in the zaniest of fashions, the remarkable nature of friendship and technology while touching on other
fun themes like; loneliness, financial insecurity, and long wait times with customer service departments.
When Ledy's forever friend spontaneously malfunctions without an extended warranty,
Ledy is left to put her faith in human connection in the hands of a customer service representative.
A story of friendship: about finding, loving, keeping, and ultimately losing a friend after witnessing their technological demise
mid-Jack Nicholson in The Shining impression.
This story subtly and very overtly conveys the writer/director's greatest joys, fears, and anxieties surrounding friendship and modern technology. The maximalist style of the piece, not only speaks to the team's interests in world-building, but also aims to lift a magnifying glass to the absurd nature of everyday life in a modern world.
tones
Dark Comedy
Offbeat
Unsettling
Absurd
Heartwarming
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Terry Gilliam
Swiss Army Man - Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan
Female Trouble - John Waters
Playtime - Jacques Tati
themes
Friendship
Loneliness
Co-Dependency
Artificial Intelligence
Loss of a Loved One
shoutout to some of our most beloved female friends!
Bottoms - Emma Seligman
Daisies - Věra Chytilová
Death Proof - Quentin Tarantino
The Fisher King - Terry Gilliam
we hope that the friendships of Extended Warranty will ring just as true!
What to say about Ledy…
She’s… trying? Idk. That’s a synonym for barely making it by, right?
FUN FACTS: (that, depending on the day she will either deny til she dies, or confess with shocking honesty)
- She prides herself on being a hard worker, while having no idea what she’s working toward.
- She’s self-deprecating but would be shocked to hear you point out any of her faults.
- She makes a great shoulder to cry on as long as she can cry on yours 10 times more often.
- She likes satires because they make her feel smart, bodice-novels in lieu of a sex life, and leans much too heavily on a friend who’s only there because of her programming.
You could only have a best friend so perfect if you designed her that way.
She was a haggled-down garage sale purchase from a guy going through a divorce. Her involvement? We won't ask questions.
And even if we did, she had a complete factory reset, so YAY! Zero baggage!
She’s fearless, encyclopedic, compassionate, and a totally talented, badass babe.
If her full-time job wasn’t BFF she’d run an Elvira-themed cupcake biker bar bakery.
She’s crushing it without even trying.
-Basically perfect, but just flawed enough that you want to be her instead of hate her.
Monday through Friday she’s in the 9-5 grind- but this is no humdrum conundrum for her. She’s there because she has a GIFT.
Her ability to listen to people’s problems and save their sanity through a series of methodic troubleshooting measures makes the mundane miraculous.
She just gets you, you know? -Can really connect on a human level.
She’s nurturing, inspirational, empathetic, and dependable.
She’s everything that she was programmed to be.
*With your help, we will keep this pre-production train a'chuggin, and be able to use these funds towards all costs required for making this world-building sci-fi tragicomedy. Cameras are scheduled to begin rolling on the 16th of August for three days of shooting and one delightfully laborious day of set dressing.
Thank you for helping this dream of a nightmare become a reality!
Don't forget that your forever friend is out there waiting for YOU!
They just haven't been programmed yet.
Stay tuned:
As fundraising continues, and throughout production and post-production, we will be posting regularly to the Burn the With Prod. social media pages. Please follow Extended Warranty's journey on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news and happenings! - We guarantee fun-filled adventures at every turn.
Financial notes:
We need to raise AT LEAST 80% of the budget to keep the funds that are raised on the lovely Seed & Spark. This means that AT LEAST 12k needs to be chipped into that penny jar to create the high-quality maximalist sci-fi tragicomedy product that we aim to deliver! All of the funds will go directly towards the needs in the 'Wishlist' category. Please take a look and marvel at the price of filmmaking, and rest assured that your future high-quality maximalist sci-fi tragicomedy product will be all that was promised and more.
We are honored to be sponsored by From the Heart Productions, a 501(c)3 public non-profit organization. This is great news for many reasons, but most importantly for you, it means that your donation to this campaign is tax-deductible when mailed in via check!
Please make check donations payable to From the Heart Productions and indicate the name of the film on the memo line. Mail your check to:
From The Heart Productions 1013 Harbor Blvd. #53 Oxnard, CA 93035
If you have any other questions, please contact: [email protected].
BONUS FEATURES!
Did we mention, that we have already secured the original HAIR COAT worn by Melanie Griffith in John Water's Cecil B. Demented?!
^ YEAH. *THAT* HAIR COAT.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Survival Foods
Costs $1,400
Without food there is no energy... no energy = no film :(
Production Design
Costs $2,000
The PD/wardrobe is one of the most visually important aspects of this film and will make the world we're building come alive.
Equipment Rental
Costs $1,000
Film equipment rentals are expensive... like wow!
We Couldn't Do It Without Them... THE CAST & CREW!
Costs $5,400
Just to reiterate, this time in capital letters- WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT THEM. Raising a film is like raising a baby (?) IT TAKES A VILLAGE.
Location
Costs $2,000
We have one VERY generously donated location in the bag, but the office space will need to be paid for.
Post-Production
Costs $2,000
It's VERY important that the movie is cut together. Otherwise, it's just a strange assortment of out-of-order clip chaos and green screens.
Marketing & Miscellaneous
Costs $1,200
Festival submissions & advertising, and other fun filming accouterments like hard drives, and gas for production vehicles. Wee!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
a three-witch-owned production co.
tess sullivan
Writer/Director/Producer
Tess Rianne Sullivan is a vintage treasure lover, road-tripper, and addict of film and all things film adjacent. Among her many talents she: almost has a motorcycle license, was voted ‘Best All-Around Player’ on the 8th grade volleyball team, and sometimes gets lucky while playing pool. She is an indie filmmaker and loves it, because in the world of indie the hats are off to whoever’s passionate head fits the bill best. This medium has allowed her to work as a producer, actress, writer, director, AD, and of course, the humble but forever cherished role of- the PA.
sara carpenter
Co-Director/Producer
Sara Carpenter loves words so much you have no idea. A certified Shakespeare nerd, published author, and indie filmmaker - at the end of the day her passion is creating work that feels like hope with people that feel like home. She spills every cup of coffee she has ever held, cosplays Ron Howard whenever on set, and recently discovered she is a B+ bowler (there is always room for improvement).
molly flanagan
Producer
Molly Flanagan was known as a child for busting out into song at any given time and singing non-stop (her sisters loved her for that) which brought her to the opera world where she lived abroad and got her Masters in Vocal Performance and Opera in Chile. She has sung all around the world including roles such as Cosette in Les Miserables and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, among others. In 2019, Molly moved to sunny Los Angeles to focus on film and is a writer, producer, opera singer, and actress. Oh! And also is a sound bath instructor :)
isabel stallings
Producer
Isabel Stallings was born and raised in Houston, TX, and graduated with a BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University in 2022. As the next Reese Witherspoon, Isabel is so excited to be joining this incredible team and female-centered story. YAY Women In Film! You can also find Isabel performing Shakespeare in the wonderful Topanga Canyon at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, or reading every play that has ever been published.
Website: isabelstallings.com // Instagram: @isabelstallings
josh greiveldinger
Producer
Josh Greiveldinger was born in the Midwest where he was raised to love cheese, America, and broadcast sitcoms. As a comedian, he has performed at the Hollywood Improv, Flappers, and the Netflix is a Joke Fest. As a producer, Josh has created short films that have played in numerous festivals and made audiences laugh worldwide. As a competitive swimmer, he never showed much talent or skill, quitting the team Sophomore year to make a splash in showbiz instead.
leslee elwood
Producer
Leslee Elwood is a writer, comic, and producer originally from Denver Colorado. She moved to LA at 19 to forge a creative life for herself and is very proudly uncredentialed. Without a fancy school, or family money Leslee has become a successful open mic comedian, producer of no-budget short films, and a movie studio's little bitch (free snacks are nice.) The best part of her life here has been making projects with her friends and encouraging each other to keep going. Exhausted producer by day, living dead comedian by night, and human with IBS at all other times, she fights alongside her friends into a bright future. Right?!
No one said you have to be alive to have a good time!
allison beteta
Associate Producer
Allison Beteta is a first-generation Latina with roots in Nicaragua and Mexico. Currently based in Los Angeles and fluent in Spanish, Allison earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts in 2018.
Allison has worked on Marvels' "Runaways", "Medusa", a new musical by the Tony Nominated Deaf West Theater and various theaters and film productions around Los Angeles. She has worked in voiceover projects for Campbells' Soup, Blue Cross, MTV, Nickelodeon, Noggin, Giorgio Armani, Netflix, Disney, the FDA, and more.
ariana hoshino
Directory of Photography
Ariana Hoshino is a Romanian-Japanese cinematographer dedicated to amplifying the perspectives of women and underrepresented communities. She started her career as an editor and colorist in New York before pursuing her career as a cinematographer, working across various formats including digital, Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm film.
Her training includes cinematography programs at Swarthmore College, the American Film Institute (AFI), and the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). With a background in feminist and queer cinema, her work is enriched with a nuanced perspective that challenges norms and celebrates diversity.