For Sky, With Love
Bremerton, Washington | Film Short
LGBTQ, Romance
This film is a tribute to queer love, resilience, and the power of letting go. It centers joy, cultural connection, and the beauty of moving forward without trauma or violence defining the narrative.
For Sky, With Love
Bremerton, Washington | Film Short
LGBTQ, Romance
1 Campaigns | Washington, United States
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This campaign raised $11,520 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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This film is a tribute to queer love, resilience, and the power of letting go. It centers joy, cultural connection, and the beauty of moving forward without trauma or violence defining the narrative.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
What would you do if you had the chance to go on one last date with your wife years after she passed away?
Our short film follows Sky, an Indigenous woman and grieving widow, who lost her wife Ellie to breast cancer three years before.
On Sky’s 30th birthday, she receives an unexpected gift in the form of a box of audio recordings from Ellie. The cassette tapes are a final grand gesture that invites Sky to share one last evening with the woman she loved.
"I know we have a one birthday gift rule, but this one is a special one, so I decided to nix it. Like every year. Even from the great beyond I couldn't help it!”
Sky dons her headphones and sets off down memory lane. As Sky listens, she is guided through their shared past and reminded of the depth of their connection.
During the process, she makes an unexpected connection with Jamie, another Indigenous woman she met at grief counseling.
"Chocolate or vanilla?"
"Neither."
"...strawberry? I'll see what I can do."
Sky is faced with the choice to heal and move forward, or stay caught in the grief that has kept her stagnant.
"This love feels like the colors of the sunrise, rather than the sunset. Both beautiful. Both constant."
Support our film and follow Sky’s journey as she loves hard, feels deeply, and takes her most important step towards her future.
This film is a tribute to queer love, resilience, and the power of letting go. It centers joy, cultural connection, and the beauty of moving forward without trauma defining the narrative.
For Sky, With Love is “13 Reasons Why” and “The Life List” meets “Fancy Dance”.
Why this story?
We've all experienced loss, and many of us have felt that loss close to us. Sky's story will connect with anyone who has grieved and struggled to move on, regardless of identity. We get to see what continuing on might look like for Sky, and the love that can come from that acceptance. The stories we see in mainstream media focus on the trauma Queer and Indigenous people face. While those stories are important, "For Sky, With Love" explores themes of the human experience that connect with all viewers. Connection breeds empathy, and we would certainly love more of it.
How will your support be used?
Our goal is to pay the cast and crew a fair wage. We are all artists and know the value of a day's work. We are also seeking to cover other supplemental costs for production that ensure safety quality, such as location costs, camera equipment rental, and insurance. You can find a more detailed breakdown on Our Wishlist tab above.
How you can contribute to our mission:
- PLEDGE: We are appreciative of any support! Any amount helps. We need to raise $10,000 to receive any funds from this campaign. And you get some pretty amazing perks out of it!
- FOLLOW: Follow us on our social media, @CosmicCoyoteMedia on Instagram and @Cosmic.Coyote.Media on TikTok!
- SHARE: Share this campaign link and our social media with anyone you know that is interested in healing and joyful Queer and Indigenous media! While we are in need of monetary support, we also want people to know that this type of uplifting content is getting made and give hope in these trying times!
EXCITING UPDATE:
We have a donor that will match us up to $10,000 for every dollar we make on this campaign. This means that your support will be doubled! If you give $10, they will also give $10. If you give $100, they will give $100 more. Help us to get our funding for this exciting project!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Box of Donuts
Costs $25
Prop
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Production Insurance
Costs $300
We will need production insurance to use locations, rent gear, get permits for shooting in public spaces and to protect our crew.
Set Decoration
Costs $500
Help our movie look it's best.
Jenna
Costs $300
Help us pay one of our amazing actors.
Margery
Costs $300
Help us pay one of our amazing actors
Jamie
Costs $700
Help us pay our queer and Indigenous supporting actor
Ellie
Costs $500
Help us pay one of our queer supporting actors
Sky
Costs $1,200
Help us pay our queer and Indigenous lead.
Costumes
Costs $300
Help our characters look their best.
Hard Drives
Costs $300
We will need multiple hard drives for storing and delivering footage to our editor.
Cassette Recorder
Costs $35
Prop
Gas
Costs $500
Our team will need to haul gear, props, actors, and many other things to various locations. We will need to use multiple vehicles.
Editor
Costs $1,200
This will allow us to hire and pay a talented editor
Director of Photograpy
Costs $1,600
This will help us secure a wonderful cinematography and pay them.
Catering
Costs $500
It is good practice to feed your hardworking crew a meal.
Film Lights
Costs $1,000
You need quality gear to shoot a quality movie
Camera Equipment
Costs $2,000
In order to shoot a quality movie we need quality gear.
Counseling Location
Costs $300
This will allow us to secure a beautiful location to film in.
Restaurant Location
Costs $300
This will help us secure a beautiful location to film our story in.
Crafty
Costs $400
Crafty is a collection of snacks and drinks that keep our crew energized and comfortable while working demanding and long days.
Retro Headphones
Costs $20
Prop
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
What is Cosmic Coyote Media?
Cosmic Coyote Media is a team of female, queer, and Indigenous creatives. Our team met through theater and discovered a shared passion for storytelling that uplifts and connects. Our journey began with a production of Cinderella at Port Gamble Theater in 2022, and grew as we combined our talents in projects like The Crucible at Kitsap Forest Theater. Now we are Cosmic Coyote Media, a collaborative team with diverse skills and a deep commitment to creating meaningful content.
Our Values
We believe in abundance, collaboration, and community. We reject the notion that another’s success limits our own. Instead, we see each other’s achievements as fuel for shared creative growth. We value respect, authenticity, and inclusivity, striving to create safe spaces where everyone feels seen and celebrated. Cosmic Coyote Media is dedicated to telling stories that celebrate community, love, and joy without centering trauma or violence around identity. Through inclusive filmmaking, we aim to foster understanding, connection, and positive representation that will help reshape how our communities are seen.
Why this story?
The world needs our stories. Queer and Indigenous communities deserve to see their lives represented in media beyond narratives of pain around their identities. We want to normalize these experiences, offer new perspectives, and connect with audiences who may not know these stories firsthand. Film allows us to reach people where they are, making art accessible and impactful across boundaries. By creating these stories ourselves, we can help reshape what representation looks like.
Meet Our Team
Ila Faubion Dreessen
Ila is a multi-talented creative with a background in theater, web production, and digital content creation. After working in Los Angeles and co-founding a successful YouTube/TikTok channel, she returned to Washington, where she continues to create meaningful work. Ila’s passion for collaboration and community drives her commitment to projects that amplify underrepresented voices.
Mia McGlinn
Mia is an experienced production professional with a background spanning television, film logistics, and independent content creation. After working in Los Angeles and co-founding a queer-focused media company in Oklahoma, she now focuses on producing inclusive, impactful stories that center queer and female voices. Mia brings a strong mix of creativity, organization, and vision to every project.
Sydney Renee
Sydney is an enrolled Cowlitz Tribal member, and is a storyteller at heart with a background in writing, communications, and performance. From early work in children’s theater to acting in independent films, she’s dedicated to creating spaces where vulnerability and authenticity thrive. Sydney focuses on amplifying Indigenous and queer voices through film, using her skills to bring meaningful, resonant stories to life.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
What would you do if you had the chance to go on one last date with your wife years after she passed away?
Our short film follows Sky, an Indigenous woman and grieving widow, who lost her wife Ellie to breast cancer three years before.
On Sky’s 30th birthday, she receives an unexpected gift in the form of a box of audio recordings from Ellie. The cassette tapes are a final grand gesture that invites Sky to share one last evening with the woman she loved.
"I know we have a one birthday gift rule, but this one is a special one, so I decided to nix it. Like every year. Even from the great beyond I couldn't help it!”
Sky dons her headphones and sets off down memory lane. As Sky listens, she is guided through their shared past and reminded of the depth of their connection.
During the process, she makes an unexpected connection with Jamie, another Indigenous woman she met at grief counseling.
"Chocolate or vanilla?"
"Neither."
"...strawberry? I'll see what I can do."
Sky is faced with the choice to heal and move forward, or stay caught in the grief that has kept her stagnant.
"This love feels like the colors of the sunrise, rather than the sunset. Both beautiful. Both constant."
Support our film and follow Sky’s journey as she loves hard, feels deeply, and takes her most important step towards her future.
This film is a tribute to queer love, resilience, and the power of letting go. It centers joy, cultural connection, and the beauty of moving forward without trauma defining the narrative.
For Sky, With Love is “13 Reasons Why” and “The Life List” meets “Fancy Dance”.
Why this story?
We've all experienced loss, and many of us have felt that loss close to us. Sky's story will connect with anyone who has grieved and struggled to move on, regardless of identity. We get to see what continuing on might look like for Sky, and the love that can come from that acceptance. The stories we see in mainstream media focus on the trauma Queer and Indigenous people face. While those stories are important, "For Sky, With Love" explores themes of the human experience that connect with all viewers. Connection breeds empathy, and we would certainly love more of it.
How will your support be used?
Our goal is to pay the cast and crew a fair wage. We are all artists and know the value of a day's work. We are also seeking to cover other supplemental costs for production that ensure safety quality, such as location costs, camera equipment rental, and insurance. You can find a more detailed breakdown on Our Wishlist tab above.
How you can contribute to our mission:
- PLEDGE: We are appreciative of any support! Any amount helps. We need to raise $10,000 to receive any funds from this campaign. And you get some pretty amazing perks out of it!
- FOLLOW: Follow us on our social media, @CosmicCoyoteMedia on Instagram and @Cosmic.Coyote.Media on TikTok!
- SHARE: Share this campaign link and our social media with anyone you know that is interested in healing and joyful Queer and Indigenous media! While we are in need of monetary support, we also want people to know that this type of uplifting content is getting made and give hope in these trying times!
EXCITING UPDATE:
We have a donor that will match us up to $10,000 for every dollar we make on this campaign. This means that your support will be doubled! If you give $10, they will also give $10. If you give $100, they will give $100 more. Help us to get our funding for this exciting project!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Box of Donuts
Costs $25
Prop
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Production Insurance
Costs $300
We will need production insurance to use locations, rent gear, get permits for shooting in public spaces and to protect our crew.
Set Decoration
Costs $500
Help our movie look it's best.
Jenna
Costs $300
Help us pay one of our amazing actors.
Margery
Costs $300
Help us pay one of our amazing actors
Jamie
Costs $700
Help us pay our queer and Indigenous supporting actor
Ellie
Costs $500
Help us pay one of our queer supporting actors
Sky
Costs $1,200
Help us pay our queer and Indigenous lead.
Costumes
Costs $300
Help our characters look their best.
Hard Drives
Costs $300
We will need multiple hard drives for storing and delivering footage to our editor.
Cassette Recorder
Costs $35
Prop
Gas
Costs $500
Our team will need to haul gear, props, actors, and many other things to various locations. We will need to use multiple vehicles.
Editor
Costs $1,200
This will allow us to hire and pay a talented editor
Director of Photograpy
Costs $1,600
This will help us secure a wonderful cinematography and pay them.
Catering
Costs $500
It is good practice to feed your hardworking crew a meal.
Film Lights
Costs $1,000
You need quality gear to shoot a quality movie
Camera Equipment
Costs $2,000
In order to shoot a quality movie we need quality gear.
Counseling Location
Costs $300
This will allow us to secure a beautiful location to film in.
Restaurant Location
Costs $300
This will help us secure a beautiful location to film our story in.
Crafty
Costs $400
Crafty is a collection of snacks and drinks that keep our crew energized and comfortable while working demanding and long days.
Retro Headphones
Costs $20
Prop
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
What is Cosmic Coyote Media?
Cosmic Coyote Media is a team of female, queer, and Indigenous creatives. Our team met through theater and discovered a shared passion for storytelling that uplifts and connects. Our journey began with a production of Cinderella at Port Gamble Theater in 2022, and grew as we combined our talents in projects like The Crucible at Kitsap Forest Theater. Now we are Cosmic Coyote Media, a collaborative team with diverse skills and a deep commitment to creating meaningful content.
Our Values
We believe in abundance, collaboration, and community. We reject the notion that another’s success limits our own. Instead, we see each other’s achievements as fuel for shared creative growth. We value respect, authenticity, and inclusivity, striving to create safe spaces where everyone feels seen and celebrated. Cosmic Coyote Media is dedicated to telling stories that celebrate community, love, and joy without centering trauma or violence around identity. Through inclusive filmmaking, we aim to foster understanding, connection, and positive representation that will help reshape how our communities are seen.
Why this story?
The world needs our stories. Queer and Indigenous communities deserve to see their lives represented in media beyond narratives of pain around their identities. We want to normalize these experiences, offer new perspectives, and connect with audiences who may not know these stories firsthand. Film allows us to reach people where they are, making art accessible and impactful across boundaries. By creating these stories ourselves, we can help reshape what representation looks like.
Meet Our Team
Ila Faubion Dreessen
Ila is a multi-talented creative with a background in theater, web production, and digital content creation. After working in Los Angeles and co-founding a successful YouTube/TikTok channel, she returned to Washington, where she continues to create meaningful work. Ila’s passion for collaboration and community drives her commitment to projects that amplify underrepresented voices.
Mia McGlinn
Mia is an experienced production professional with a background spanning television, film logistics, and independent content creation. After working in Los Angeles and co-founding a queer-focused media company in Oklahoma, she now focuses on producing inclusive, impactful stories that center queer and female voices. Mia brings a strong mix of creativity, organization, and vision to every project.
Sydney Renee
Sydney is an enrolled Cowlitz Tribal member, and is a storyteller at heart with a background in writing, communications, and performance. From early work in children’s theater to acting in independent films, she’s dedicated to creating spaces where vulnerability and authenticity thrive. Sydney focuses on amplifying Indigenous and queer voices through film, using her skills to bring meaningful, resonant stories to life.