Funeral Sandwich
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Romantic Comedy
Funeral Sandwich is a short film about the messy, absurd reality of family grief and a hilarious reminder that sometimes, when life completely falls apart, love finds a way to sneak in through the back door...of a funeral home.
Funeral Sandwich
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Romantic Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
22 supporters | followers
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$3,665
Goal: $12,000 for development
Funeral Sandwich is a short film about the messy, absurd reality of family grief and a hilarious reminder that sometimes, when life completely falls apart, love finds a way to sneak in through the back door...of a funeral home.
About The Project
- The Story
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
A rom-com in a funeral home? Exactly.
The Story Emma Lee never expected a funeral to spark her own romantic comedy. Heading home to mourn her grandfather, she suddenly finds herself shoved into a painfully small high school dress, locked in a bitter feud over a family heirloom, and - against all odds - accidentally reconnecting with her middle-school crush. Funeral Sandwich is a love letter to the absurd reality of family grief, proving that when life falls apart, love finds a way to sneak in the back door... of a funeral home chapel.
Why This & Why Now? Because the world needs a good laugh & a good reason to believe in romance. Films today can often feel heavy, but we believe the movie theater should also be a place for joy and hope. We are making this film to give audiences a space to process the messiness of life through a lens of warmth and humor.
Why Us? We are Jorie Botelho and Brooke Figueroa, a creative duo obsessed with bringing hyper-specific, nostalgic, and emotionally grounded stories to life. We have spent months pouring over every detail of this script, assembling a powerhouse crew, and planning the first-ever Funeral Sandwich exclusive screening. We have the vision and the drive, but we need your help to actually get it on screen.
Where Are We Right Now? The script is locked, our core crew is hired, and our production dates are set. Now, we just need the funds to cover our $12,000 production budget so we can pay our crew a fair rate, rent specialized camera gear, and secure our main funeral home location.
What Happens Next? If we hit our goal, we head straight into production! From there, we will tackle post-production, submit Funeral Sandwich to top-tier film festivals across the country, and ultimately host our exclusive VIP screening.
How You Can Help! Crowdfunding is an all-or-nothing team sport. Here is how you can help us reach the finish line:
- PLEDGE: Check out our awesome incentives (like scoring an advance ticket to the exclusive screening!) and pledge whatever you can.
- FOLLOW: Hit that "Follow" button on our Seed&Spark page. Once we hit 250 followers, Seed&Spark unlocks amazing filmmaker perks for us!
- SHARE: Word of mouth is everything. Text this page to your friends, and spread the word.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew
Costs $3,500
This goes directly to compensating the invaluable crew members in the sound, camera, and production departments.
Production Design
Costs $2,000
This covers set design, props, and sourcing Emma Lee’s tragically small high school dress.
Equipment & Gear
Costs $1,500
Getting every shot to look cinematic will require us to rent specialized lighting, grip, and sound gear.
Catering & Crafty
Costs $1,500
A fed crew is a fast crew! This covers hot meals on set, plus the indie film lifeblood: endless coffee, water, and snacks for everyone.
Locations & Permits
Costs $1,000
This fund covers the required rental fees and permits to lock down our primary film location: the funeral home.
Post-Production
Costs $1,300
Magic happens in the edit! This covers hard drives, sound design, color grading, and festival fees to get this rom-com out into the world.
Contingency Fund
Costs $1,200
The standard 10% safety net. This is our "uh-oh" fund for unexpected emergencies, because on an indie film set, something always comes up!
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About This Team
Brooke Figueroa is a Los Angeles–based writer, director, playwright, and songwriter. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brooke earned a degree in Communications for Media and Television with a minor in Writing for the Screen and Stage.
A published playwright, Brooke is the author of The Rabbit and has written and directed two live stage productions in Los Angeles, The Pitch and Christmaspalooza!. Along with writing and selling screenplays to multiple production companies, Brooke directed the short films Girls Night and The Hunted, which she also wrote.
In addition to film and theater, Brooke is a songwriter with platinum-selling recording artist Mosaic MSC, whose music has amassed more than half a billion streams worldwide.
Jorie Botelho is an American actress known for her roles in the feature film Caged No More and the Fox series Suit Up.
A graduate of New York University, Jorie further honed her craft at the prestigious BGB Studio in Los Angeles, specializing in Meisner technique. Her training at these elite institutions has served as the foundation for a versatile career across both film and television.
In addition to her major studio and network credits, Jorie has worked on several notable short films, including Party People and The Man and the Woman.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jorie is now based in Los Angeles and is represented by Monogram Management Group, JVC Talent Agency, and Feral Talent Inc.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A rom-com in a funeral home? Exactly.
The Story Emma Lee never expected a funeral to spark her own romantic comedy. Heading home to mourn her grandfather, she suddenly finds herself shoved into a painfully small high school dress, locked in a bitter feud over a family heirloom, and - against all odds - accidentally reconnecting with her middle-school crush. Funeral Sandwich is a love letter to the absurd reality of family grief, proving that when life falls apart, love finds a way to sneak in the back door... of a funeral home chapel.
Why This & Why Now? Because the world needs a good laugh & a good reason to believe in romance. Films today can often feel heavy, but we believe the movie theater should also be a place for joy and hope. We are making this film to give audiences a space to process the messiness of life through a lens of warmth and humor.
Why Us? We are Jorie Botelho and Brooke Figueroa, a creative duo obsessed with bringing hyper-specific, nostalgic, and emotionally grounded stories to life. We have spent months pouring over every detail of this script, assembling a powerhouse crew, and planning the first-ever Funeral Sandwich exclusive screening. We have the vision and the drive, but we need your help to actually get it on screen.
Where Are We Right Now? The script is locked, our core crew is hired, and our production dates are set. Now, we just need the funds to cover our $12,000 production budget so we can pay our crew a fair rate, rent specialized camera gear, and secure our main funeral home location.
What Happens Next? If we hit our goal, we head straight into production! From there, we will tackle post-production, submit Funeral Sandwich to top-tier film festivals across the country, and ultimately host our exclusive VIP screening.
How You Can Help! Crowdfunding is an all-or-nothing team sport. Here is how you can help us reach the finish line:
- PLEDGE: Check out our awesome incentives (like scoring an advance ticket to the exclusive screening!) and pledge whatever you can.
- FOLLOW: Hit that "Follow" button on our Seed&Spark page. Once we hit 250 followers, Seed&Spark unlocks amazing filmmaker perks for us!
- SHARE: Word of mouth is everything. Text this page to your friends, and spread the word.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew
Costs $3,500
This goes directly to compensating the invaluable crew members in the sound, camera, and production departments.
Production Design
Costs $2,000
This covers set design, props, and sourcing Emma Lee’s tragically small high school dress.
Equipment & Gear
Costs $1,500
Getting every shot to look cinematic will require us to rent specialized lighting, grip, and sound gear.
Catering & Crafty
Costs $1,500
A fed crew is a fast crew! This covers hot meals on set, plus the indie film lifeblood: endless coffee, water, and snacks for everyone.
Locations & Permits
Costs $1,000
This fund covers the required rental fees and permits to lock down our primary film location: the funeral home.
Post-Production
Costs $1,300
Magic happens in the edit! This covers hard drives, sound design, color grading, and festival fees to get this rom-com out into the world.
Contingency Fund
Costs $1,200
The standard 10% safety net. This is our "uh-oh" fund for unexpected emergencies, because on an indie film set, something always comes up!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Brooke Figueroa is a Los Angeles–based writer, director, playwright, and songwriter. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brooke earned a degree in Communications for Media and Television with a minor in Writing for the Screen and Stage.
A published playwright, Brooke is the author of The Rabbit and has written and directed two live stage productions in Los Angeles, The Pitch and Christmaspalooza!. Along with writing and selling screenplays to multiple production companies, Brooke directed the short films Girls Night and The Hunted, which she also wrote.
In addition to film and theater, Brooke is a songwriter with platinum-selling recording artist Mosaic MSC, whose music has amassed more than half a billion streams worldwide.
Jorie Botelho is an American actress known for her roles in the feature film Caged No More and the Fox series Suit Up.
A graduate of New York University, Jorie further honed her craft at the prestigious BGB Studio in Los Angeles, specializing in Meisner technique. Her training at these elite institutions has served as the foundation for a versatile career across both film and television.
In addition to her major studio and network credits, Jorie has worked on several notable short films, including Party People and The Man and the Woman.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jorie is now based in Los Angeles and is represented by Monogram Management Group, JVC Talent Agency, and Feral Talent Inc.