Georgie on the Farm
New York City, New York | Film Short
Family, Documentary
Georgie on the Farm is a mixed-media family-friendly educational film about sustainability. It's part of an effort I'm making to make environmental education more accessible in the face of climate change. And, since discussing our environment can feel scary, I use family friendly miniatures.
Georgie on the Farm
New York City, New York | Film Short
Family, Documentary
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
22 supporters | followers
Enter the amount you would like to pledge
$1,435
Goal: $4,300 for production
Georgie on the Farm is a mixed-media family-friendly educational film about sustainability. It's part of an effort I'm making to make environmental education more accessible in the face of climate change. And, since discussing our environment can feel scary, I use family friendly miniatures.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"Georgie on the Farm" is a homegrown family friendly film about sustainability and companionship written & directed by Justin Linville. That’s me! I’m a writer and improviser based in Brooklyn who’s passionate about environmental education. I see environmental education as the first step forward in combating climate change.
I came up with Georgie (a little clay monster) for an upcoming film about the Newtown Creek, a historically polluted body of water in NYC. He’s meant to be a curious little fella who’s not afraid of asking questions. He mirrors the mentality we need to maintain when learning about our environment, curiosity and open to possibility.
We'll be filming this short at Shelburne Farms, an education non-profit and historic working dairy farm in Shelburne, Vermont. I chose Shelburne Farms as a follow up to our first film so we can utilize their surroundings and wealth of educational resources. We can also really play with scope at this location which works well for a story told in miniature.
Speaking of the story, this is the second in the Georgie Trilogy, following his search to find "a home and someone that loves him". At Shelburne Farms, he meets some new friends and searches for an adequate place to rest his weary head. This short is inspired by classic heartland adventures such as Oklahoma, Goonies, and The Hobbit with the late 80s/early 90s kitsch aesthetic of films like Big or Harriet the Spy. It’s an adventure with pathos, scope and plenty of quirk.
We have a small, passionate crew working on a lean budget. This is in order to maintain a small footprint with a replicable budget, two very important things to keep in mind when producing a series like this. Whatever is contributed to our Seed & Spark will be utilized to provide lodging, transportation, and outstanding production costs.
We'd love for you to contribute to our Seed & Spark to help ensure current & future generations have the information necessary to build a sustainable future.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Gear & Props
Costs $750
Equipment costs for the shoot. We're planning on shooting the bulk of this film on a Sony FX6 with a 16mm lens.
Lodging in Vermont
Costs $650
This is to house a small crew overnight in Vermont for this shoot.
Transportation to Vermont
Costs $300
Transport for a small team to travel to Vermont and bring equipment.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Justin Linville is a writer, improviser, actor & producer. He's the writer, director and voice of Georgie.
Justin's acted in shows like What We Do in the Shadows, Welcome to Flatch, & The Chris Gethard Show. He's an alumni of Brooklyn College's Television, Radio, & Emerging Medias program and a proud member of The Story Pirates, performing stories by kids for kids.
He's worked in television, film & comedy for years and makes these films as a ways to leave a positive impact on the world.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"Georgie on the Farm" is a homegrown family friendly film about sustainability and companionship written & directed by Justin Linville. That’s me! I’m a writer and improviser based in Brooklyn who’s passionate about environmental education. I see environmental education as the first step forward in combating climate change.
I came up with Georgie (a little clay monster) for an upcoming film about the Newtown Creek, a historically polluted body of water in NYC. He’s meant to be a curious little fella who’s not afraid of asking questions. He mirrors the mentality we need to maintain when learning about our environment, curiosity and open to possibility.
We'll be filming this short at Shelburne Farms, an education non-profit and historic working dairy farm in Shelburne, Vermont. I chose Shelburne Farms as a follow up to our first film so we can utilize their surroundings and wealth of educational resources. We can also really play with scope at this location which works well for a story told in miniature.
Speaking of the story, this is the second in the Georgie Trilogy, following his search to find "a home and someone that loves him". At Shelburne Farms, he meets some new friends and searches for an adequate place to rest his weary head. This short is inspired by classic heartland adventures such as Oklahoma, Goonies, and The Hobbit with the late 80s/early 90s kitsch aesthetic of films like Big or Harriet the Spy. It’s an adventure with pathos, scope and plenty of quirk.
We have a small, passionate crew working on a lean budget. This is in order to maintain a small footprint with a replicable budget, two very important things to keep in mind when producing a series like this. Whatever is contributed to our Seed & Spark will be utilized to provide lodging, transportation, and outstanding production costs.
We'd love for you to contribute to our Seed & Spark to help ensure current & future generations have the information necessary to build a sustainable future.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Gear & Props
Costs $750
Equipment costs for the shoot. We're planning on shooting the bulk of this film on a Sony FX6 with a 16mm lens.
Lodging in Vermont
Costs $650
This is to house a small crew overnight in Vermont for this shoot.
Transportation to Vermont
Costs $300
Transport for a small team to travel to Vermont and bring equipment.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Justin Linville is a writer, improviser, actor & producer. He's the writer, director and voice of Georgie.
Justin's acted in shows like What We Do in the Shadows, Welcome to Flatch, & The Chris Gethard Show. He's an alumni of Brooklyn College's Television, Radio, & Emerging Medias program and a proud member of The Story Pirates, performing stories by kids for kids.
He's worked in television, film & comedy for years and makes these films as a ways to leave a positive impact on the world.