Grab This
by Kendall Brunson
Kendall Brunson
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Grab This
by Kendall Brunson
Kendall Brunson
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When Claire is finally asked out by her office crush, Devon, she thinks she's beginning her happily ever-after. But after she's sexually assaulted on their date, her entire life and career begin to crumble, and she realizes there's no room in corporate America for a woman in trouble.
When Claire is finally asked out by her office crush, Devon, she thinks she's beginning her happily ever-after. But after she's sexually assaulted on their date, her entire life and career begin to crumble, and she realizes there's no room in corporate America for a woman in trouble.
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Mission Statement
Written and directed by a woman, "Grab This" places the realities of sexual assault front and center. There's no fixing, no solutions, no happy endings. There's only survival, and it highlights how people think they're helping - when they're only making life harder for victims.About The Project
Grab This is a short film that started on November 8, 2016. I knew I had to respond to the election and political climate with the only form I know how - art. After Claire's asked out by her office crush, Devon, she thinks she's beginning her happily ever-after. But after she's sexually assaulted on their date, her entire life and career fall apart, and she realizes there's no room in corporate America for a woman in trouble.
Her best friend, also her HR rep, tries to help her with advice that's more about not causing any trouble or rocking the boat. She doesn’t want to be seen as “the drunk girl who fucked Devon.” And though she's been a favorite of her boss for the next big promotion and raise, the moment she shows signs of trouble, she's demoted instead of offered help. This is all too common in business. The moment a woman shows weakness, she's tossed aside because her problems are "bad for business."
What's heartbreaking and why I have to finish this film is that after talking to many friends about this project, women that I've known for years and years have opened up about their own experiences of sexual assault. I didn't realize how many people in my life are victims living with the pain and destruction sexual assault can have.
And while Trump's name is never said, his image is in the backdrop of the film. His own admission of sexual assault is what drove the title and story behind this film. A man can assault a woman, touch her without her permission, and still become one of the most powerful men in the world. And what about her? She's tossed aside. One of millions of women who suffer the same fate.
When someone holds power or sway, those around him will do everything they can to write off this behavior as "locker room talk" or "boys being boys." They don't want to deal with the uncomfortable truth which is why victims are blamed and written off as though they're lying for attention.
My team and I drove up from Florida to Washington DC for the Women's March on Washington where we filmed the beginning and the end of the movie using the march as a backdrop. It was a wonderful and invigorating experience to be apart of that historic march and stand and fight for women's rights while also making a movie.
(Kendall - Director/Writer; Karen - Lead Actress; Kamron - PA; David - Cinematographer)
We have three days left of filmmaking ahead of us. Please help us reach this goal and #resist.
Incentives
$10
#1 FILM FAN
Thank you for being a #1 FILM FAN! To celebrate your kick-ass support, you will forever receive my ETERNAL THANKS and a social media shoutout!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
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$25
THE FEM-FILM FANATIC
WOW! Thank you so much! You will receive all of the above PLUS an emailed custom #resist poster of your very own!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
$50
PLACE IN THE CREDITS
You are AWESOME!!! Not ONLY will you receive all of the above, but you will be forever remembered in the THANK YOU section of the credits in Grab This and receive a password-protected link to view the film when it's finished.
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
- Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
- Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
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$75
THANK YOU PLUS!!!
YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Not only with you receive all of the above, but I'd like to also send you a personalized thank you card WITH a feminist-themed, instant-tattoo of my choosing (like in the real mail)!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
- Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
- Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
- Mailed Thank You Card with Feminist-Themed Instant Tattoo of My Choosing
Claimed: 0 of 50
$100
EXTRA LOVE
Have you always wanted to be an extra in a film?! Not only will you receive all of the above, but you'll also be an EXTRA in the movie!!! Live life on set for a day!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
- Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
- Your Name in the Extra Credits
- Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
- Mailed Thank You Card with Feminist-Themed Instant Tattoo of My Choosing
- Walk-on part as an Extra in the Filming*
*Filmming will be in Jacksonville, FL from March 24-26. You must provide your own transportation. But it will be SO MUCH FUN!
Claimed: 2 of 20
$250
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ON THE SET
WA-WA-WHAT?! WOW! I can't thank you enough! The EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS of Grab This will receive all of the above and also be welcomed on set. PLUS your name will be in the credits as Executive Producer.
This Incentive Includes
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Eternal Thanks
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Social Media Shoutout
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Emailed #Resist Poster
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Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
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Your Name in the Extra Credits
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Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
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Mailed Thank You Card with Feminist-Themed Instant Tattoo of My Choosing
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Your Name as Executive Producer in the Credits
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Invited to the set as the Executive Producer*
*All filming will take place in Jacksonville, Fl from March 24-26. You must provide your own transportation, and fancy producer's chair if you really want one! Come hang out on set with us!
Claimed: 1 of 5
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$10
#1 FILM FAN
Thank you for being a #1 FILM FAN! To celebrate your kick-ass support, you will forever receive my ETERNAL THANKS and a social media shoutout!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
$25
THE FEM-FILM FANATIC
WOW! Thank you so much! You will receive all of the above PLUS an emailed custom #resist poster of your very own!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
$50
PLACE IN THE CREDITS
You are AWESOME!!! Not ONLY will you receive all of the above, but you will be forever remembered in the THANK YOU section of the credits in Grab This and receive a password-protected link to view the film when it's finished.
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
- Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
- Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
Claimed: 7 of 50
$75
THANK YOU PLUS!!!
YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Not only with you receive all of the above, but I'd like to also send you a personalized thank you card WITH a feminist-themed, instant-tattoo of my choosing (like in the real mail)!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
- Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
- Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
- Mailed Thank You Card with Feminist-Themed Instant Tattoo of My Choosing
Claimed: 0 of 50
$100
EXTRA LOVE
Have you always wanted to be an extra in a film?! Not only will you receive all of the above, but you'll also be an EXTRA in the movie!!! Live life on set for a day!
This Incentive Includes
- Eternal Thanks
- Social Media Shoutout
- Emailed #Resist Poster
- Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
- Your Name in the Extra Credits
- Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
- Mailed Thank You Card with Feminist-Themed Instant Tattoo of My Choosing
- Walk-on part as an Extra in the Filming*
*Filmming will be in Jacksonville, FL from March 24-26. You must provide your own transportation. But it will be SO MUCH FUN!
Claimed: 2 of 20
$250
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ON THE SET
WA-WA-WHAT?! WOW! I can't thank you enough! The EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS of Grab This will receive all of the above and also be welcomed on set. PLUS your name will be in the credits as Executive Producer.
This Incentive Includes
-
Eternal Thanks
-
Social Media Shoutout
-
Emailed #Resist Poster
-
Your Name in the Thank You Section of the Credits
-
Your Name in the Extra Credits
-
Password-Protected Link to View the Finished Film
-
Mailed Thank You Card with Feminist-Themed Instant Tattoo of My Choosing
-
Your Name as Executive Producer in the Credits
-
Invited to the set as the Executive Producer*
*All filming will take place in Jacksonville, Fl from March 24-26. You must provide your own transportation, and fancy producer's chair if you really want one! Come hang out on set with us!
Claimed: 1 of 5
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About This Team
David Howard is a successful director and cinematographer who's worked on many shows for HGTV, A&E, and Showtime, he's also assisted in the filmming of NFL games. His short film, Duality, was shown at the Cannes Film Corner.
Karen Overstreet is an accomplished film and stage actress who's appeared in such films as Box, Thunder, Hopscotch, and Solo.
Eric Dietz is a musician and composer. He's scored previous films including Girl of My Dreams, Willow Garden, and Box.
Charles Sutton is a graduate of The Art Institute of Jacksonville, and has directed, produced, and done sound work for many films including Willow Garden, Suzanna, and Box.
Grab This is Charles Eichhorn's second time acting as Executive Produer. He previously was the Executive Producer of Box.
Kendall Brunson is a writer, producer, and director. She's written and produced two short films, Willow Garden and The Final Girl. The Final Girl was a finalist in the 60 Seconds to Impact competition. Box was her directorial debut.
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