Food For A Funeral
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
During her father’s funeral service, Tatum, already occupied with caring for her grieving mother, discovers that the caterer has canceled. With only ten minutes before the reception, Tatum, intent on fixing the situation, sets out to find food and stop her mother from learning what’s happened.
Food For A Funeral
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
49 supporters | followers
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Goal: $21,000 for production
During her father’s funeral service, Tatum, already occupied with caring for her grieving mother, discovers that the caterer has canceled. With only ten minutes before the reception, Tatum, intent on fixing the situation, sets out to find food and stop her mother from learning what’s happened.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
During her father's funeral service, Tatum, already occupied with caring for her grieving mother, discovers that the caterer has canceled. With only ten minutes before the reception, Tatum, intent on fixing the situation, sets out to find food and stop her mother from learning what's happened. With help from her brother, whom she leaves behind to stall, Tatum embarks on a fast-paced, anxiety-fueled odyssey featuring a high pizza delivery driver, a spandex-clad cyclist, a desperate security guard, and more. From wardrobe malfunctions to property damage to thievery, Tatum goes to great lengths to find food and return to the funeral on time.
In order to shoot this fall and bring Tatum’s hectic journey to life, we're asking for your help. From pre-production in September to production in October to post-production through the winter and spring, we are looking for funds to help us get this project to the finish line.
Your donations will be used to benefit every facet of the filmmaking process. Camera and lights. Locations and travel costs. Props and wardrobe. Production and art design. Editing and post. Music and sound. Marketing and festivals. Every cent donated will be on the screen and will ensure that this film is completed to the highest quality possible. Below is a simple breakdown as to how the funds will be distributed.
Food for a Funeral comes from a place of deep-rooted truth, both literally and figuratively. The caterer scheduled for my father’s funeral never showed. No call, no email, no text. Nothing. That’s the literal part. But instead of mayhem, my family’s panic was put to rest by two great family friends retrieving an array of Costco pizzas and hotdogs to feed those in attendance. And while the literal part may be unique to this situation, Tatum’s journey is one many people face, including myself.
After my father died, I distracted myself. Threw myself into school. Kept myself busy for months on end, fearful of the thoughts I would sit with if I stopped moving. Food for a Funeral is about the ways we distract ourselves and keep our emotions at bay, both for the benefit of those around us and for ourselves. It is about the strength it takes to tear those walls down and let yourself grieve.
In order to shoot this fall and bring Tatum’s hectic journey to life, we're asking for your help. From pre-production in September to production in October to post-production through the winter and spring, we are looking for funds to help us get this project to the finish line.
Your donations will be used to benefit every facet of the filmmaking process. Camera and lights. Locations and travel costs. Props and wardrobe. Production and art design. Editing and post. Music and sound. Marketing and festivals. Every cent donated will be on the screen and will ensure that this film is completed to the highest quality possible. Below is a simple breakdown as to how the funds will be distributed.
Art and Design: $1,000
Props/Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup: $1,500
Camera, Lighting, and Sound Equipment: $3,000
Location and Travel Costs: $8,000
Editorial and Post: $5,000
Publicity, Marketing, and Festivals: $2,500
No AI is or will be used in the creative production of this film.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Art Design Materials
Costs $1,000
To turn our shooting location into a believable funeral home.
Props/Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup
Costs $1,500
To help create a believable environment and ground our film in reality.
Camera, lighting, and sound equipment
Costs $3,000
Having access to industry standard equipment not only creates a professional set, but a phenomenal final film!
Location and Travel Costs
Costs $8,000
To have the best location possible and be able to get our phenomenal cast and crew there!
Editorial And Post
Costs $5,000
Shooting the movie is only one step of the way. We need your support to help us in post production as well!
Publicity, Marketing, And Festivals
Costs $2,500
Once we've made the film we need help getting it out to audiences. This is another place your support is instrumental!
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About This Team
Samuel Morehouse Bio: Samuel Morehouse has been making movies since he was seven years old, when he stole his mother’s iPhone to make stop-motion films with his action figures. Born and raised in Spokane, Washington, Samuel has worked on both the stage and the screen, taking on the roles of writer, director, actor, editor, cinematographer, and producer, never missing an opportunity to grow as a storyteller and a filmmaker. Having directed two no-budget features and over 20 short films, Sam’s work has led him to pursue his MFA at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he has been selected to direct a Thesis film. This film, Food for a Funeral, will not only allow him the opportunity to tell a story close to his heart, but also grant him a calling card he can take beyond graduation to find success in the film industry.
Zander Cooper Bio: Zander Cooper is a filmmaker and producer from Utah, currently a USC Production MFA candidate, and producing Food For A Funeral. A Weber State University graduate (summa cum laude), he founded the school’s first film organization and launched an international film festival. Zander previously ran an independent production company and worked with the Davis Catalyst Center, an innovative, equity-driven hub for career and technical education, where he mentored students in advanced production. The youngest member of his USC MFA cohort and an Annenberg Fellow, Zander creates award-winning work centered on queer storytelling.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
During her father's funeral service, Tatum, already occupied with caring for her grieving mother, discovers that the caterer has canceled. With only ten minutes before the reception, Tatum, intent on fixing the situation, sets out to find food and stop her mother from learning what's happened. With help from her brother, whom she leaves behind to stall, Tatum embarks on a fast-paced, anxiety-fueled odyssey featuring a high pizza delivery driver, a spandex-clad cyclist, a desperate security guard, and more. From wardrobe malfunctions to property damage to thievery, Tatum goes to great lengths to find food and return to the funeral on time.
In order to shoot this fall and bring Tatum’s hectic journey to life, we're asking for your help. From pre-production in September to production in October to post-production through the winter and spring, we are looking for funds to help us get this project to the finish line.
Your donations will be used to benefit every facet of the filmmaking process. Camera and lights. Locations and travel costs. Props and wardrobe. Production and art design. Editing and post. Music and sound. Marketing and festivals. Every cent donated will be on the screen and will ensure that this film is completed to the highest quality possible. Below is a simple breakdown as to how the funds will be distributed.
Food for a Funeral comes from a place of deep-rooted truth, both literally and figuratively. The caterer scheduled for my father’s funeral never showed. No call, no email, no text. Nothing. That’s the literal part. But instead of mayhem, my family’s panic was put to rest by two great family friends retrieving an array of Costco pizzas and hotdogs to feed those in attendance. And while the literal part may be unique to this situation, Tatum’s journey is one many people face, including myself.
After my father died, I distracted myself. Threw myself into school. Kept myself busy for months on end, fearful of the thoughts I would sit with if I stopped moving. Food for a Funeral is about the ways we distract ourselves and keep our emotions at bay, both for the benefit of those around us and for ourselves. It is about the strength it takes to tear those walls down and let yourself grieve.
In order to shoot this fall and bring Tatum’s hectic journey to life, we're asking for your help. From pre-production in September to production in October to post-production through the winter and spring, we are looking for funds to help us get this project to the finish line.
Your donations will be used to benefit every facet of the filmmaking process. Camera and lights. Locations and travel costs. Props and wardrobe. Production and art design. Editing and post. Music and sound. Marketing and festivals. Every cent donated will be on the screen and will ensure that this film is completed to the highest quality possible. Below is a simple breakdown as to how the funds will be distributed.
Art and Design: $1,000
Props/Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup: $1,500
Camera, Lighting, and Sound Equipment: $3,000
Location and Travel Costs: $8,000
Editorial and Post: $5,000
Publicity, Marketing, and Festivals: $2,500
No AI is or will be used in the creative production of this film.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Art Design Materials
Costs $1,000
To turn our shooting location into a believable funeral home.
Props/Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup
Costs $1,500
To help create a believable environment and ground our film in reality.
Camera, lighting, and sound equipment
Costs $3,000
Having access to industry standard equipment not only creates a professional set, but a phenomenal final film!
Location and Travel Costs
Costs $8,000
To have the best location possible and be able to get our phenomenal cast and crew there!
Editorial And Post
Costs $5,000
Shooting the movie is only one step of the way. We need your support to help us in post production as well!
Publicity, Marketing, And Festivals
Costs $2,500
Once we've made the film we need help getting it out to audiences. This is another place your support is instrumental!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Samuel Morehouse Bio: Samuel Morehouse has been making movies since he was seven years old, when he stole his mother’s iPhone to make stop-motion films with his action figures. Born and raised in Spokane, Washington, Samuel has worked on both the stage and the screen, taking on the roles of writer, director, actor, editor, cinematographer, and producer, never missing an opportunity to grow as a storyteller and a filmmaker. Having directed two no-budget features and over 20 short films, Sam’s work has led him to pursue his MFA at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he has been selected to direct a Thesis film. This film, Food for a Funeral, will not only allow him the opportunity to tell a story close to his heart, but also grant him a calling card he can take beyond graduation to find success in the film industry.
Zander Cooper Bio: Zander Cooper is a filmmaker and producer from Utah, currently a USC Production MFA candidate, and producing Food For A Funeral. A Weber State University graduate (summa cum laude), he founded the school’s first film organization and launched an international film festival. Zander previously ran an independent production company and worked with the Davis Catalyst Center, an innovative, equity-driven hub for career and technical education, where he mentored students in advanced production. The youngest member of his USC MFA cohort and an Annenberg Fellow, Zander creates award-winning work centered on queer storytelling.