Green Ribbon
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror, Teen
In an increasingly uncertain world for young girls, this film takes the dark well known French fairy tale and turns it into an allegory for consent and the true cost of having your boundaries crossed as a young woman.
Green Ribbon
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror, Teen
2 Campaigns | New York, United States
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In an increasingly uncertain world for young girls, this film takes the dark well known French fairy tale and turns it into an allegory for consent and the true cost of having your boundaries crossed as a young woman.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
Inspired by the urban legend, Green Ribbon is about popular high school senior Charlie, whose fascination with his shy neighbor, Helen, turns into an obsession that has dangerous consequences for both of them.
At age 10, Charlie's friends dare him to steal Helen's ribbon while she plays with her dolls. Though his attempt is not successful, he questions her as to why she never removes her ribbon - and why she always stares at him in class. Frustrated by her lack of response, he rips the head off her doll.
Eight years later, Charlie is handsome and popular, and harboring a secret crush on Helen, who is shy, friendless, and desperately in love with him. Unbeknownst to his friends, Charlie invites Helen to a Halloween party. When his friends see her at the party, they dare Charlie to sleep with her and take the ribbon as a trophy. Charlie approaches Helen and flirts with her. She invites him home, and the horror that transpires between them changes both of their lives forever.
"My body is a haunted house that I am lost in. There are no doors but there are knives and a hundred windows-" - Jacqui Germain
Why this story....
This modern update of the folktale reexamines the headless girl and her green ribbon through the lens of gendered trauma and the nuances of sexual assault.
Helen is treated like a body by Charlie and her male peers even before she loses her head. She is often seen through their male gaze from the neck down, lecherous leers lingering on her breasts and hips - the parts of her they desire, as if her identity is meaningless
In light of the on going Me Too movement, there is a demand for female led stories, recontextualizing well known characters through a feminist lens. The prime space for social exploration is through Horror.
The aesthetic of girlhood rot shows how trauma can freeze a person in time. As a survivor, I wanted to use the legend to discuss living with trauma after the fact - moving through the world dismembered and feeling as if you can never again be the whole person you were before the trauma. I wanted to not only explore the sexualization and disembodiment of teenage girls, but also show the casual, almost innocent cruelty inherent in so many teenage boys - why is it in their nature to use or harm girls, even the ones they like? Where does that come from?
"The stories we fear often reveal more about ourselves than the stories we love. The legend of the headless girl, held together by a scrap of green satin, kept my five year old self terrified to look in mirrors for fear of seeing her behind me. Today I am far more afraid of the boy who untied her ribbon. Because I do see her in mirrors, looking back from my own eyes." -writer/director Bishon Hart
PREVIOUS WORKS BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS:
HOW WILL MY CONTRIBUTIONS BE USED?
Our total budget will be allocated as follows:
43.5% - Cast and Crew
12.5% - Production Design & SFX
24.9% - Equipment and Transportation
6.5% - Meals
12.5% Post Production
Our team has already raised over half of our production budget and we are seeking $10,500 dollars to close our gap and get us to GREENLIT! It is of the upmost importance that we are able to pay our team and talent fairly for their incredible talents.
-- AND --
We are so excited and honored to be partnering with Hire Survivors Hollywood both in production and as our Fiscal Sponsor. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 501c(3) -- and a portion of your donations will go to support the ongoing work of Hire Survivors Hollywood to end career retaliation against survivors of sexual violence while creating a safer and more equitable world for all.
*Hire Survivors is a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Tax ID Code #99-1362011. Hire Survivors Hollywood® operates as a division of Hire Survivors.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
G&E Equipment
Costs $2,000
This will cover the rental of our G&E equipment for our Grip and Electric department.
SFX/VFX
Costs $2,000
This will cover materials and labor for our SFX and VFX department...after all the movie is about a headless human....
LOCATIONS
Costs $3,000
Location...location...location...the unique look of this film is dependent on the quintessential suburban look.
Meals
Costs $1,500
We have to feed the cast and crew...and if we gotta avoid the cafeteria pizza...
Transportation
Costs $1,500
From transporting gear to people...those vans add up. We would use these funds to get everyone to and from set daily.
Production Assistants
Costs $500
We always need these crucial team members and would welcome volunteers for this wishlist item!!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY:
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- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Inspired by the urban legend, Green Ribbon is about popular high school senior Charlie, whose fascination with his shy neighbor, Helen, turns into an obsession that has dangerous consequences for both of them.
At age 10, Charlie's friends dare him to steal Helen's ribbon while she plays with her dolls. Though his attempt is not successful, he questions her as to why she never removes her ribbon - and why she always stares at him in class. Frustrated by her lack of response, he rips the head off her doll.
Eight years later, Charlie is handsome and popular, and harboring a secret crush on Helen, who is shy, friendless, and desperately in love with him. Unbeknownst to his friends, Charlie invites Helen to a Halloween party. When his friends see her at the party, they dare Charlie to sleep with her and take the ribbon as a trophy. Charlie approaches Helen and flirts with her. She invites him home, and the horror that transpires between them changes both of their lives forever.
"My body is a haunted house that I am lost in. There are no doors but there are knives and a hundred windows-" - Jacqui Germain
Why this story....
This modern update of the folktale reexamines the headless girl and her green ribbon through the lens of gendered trauma and the nuances of sexual assault.
Helen is treated like a body by Charlie and her male peers even before she loses her head. She is often seen through their male gaze from the neck down, lecherous leers lingering on her breasts and hips - the parts of her they desire, as if her identity is meaningless
In light of the on going Me Too movement, there is a demand for female led stories, recontextualizing well known characters through a feminist lens. The prime space for social exploration is through Horror.
The aesthetic of girlhood rot shows how trauma can freeze a person in time. As a survivor, I wanted to use the legend to discuss living with trauma after the fact - moving through the world dismembered and feeling as if you can never again be the whole person you were before the trauma. I wanted to not only explore the sexualization and disembodiment of teenage girls, but also show the casual, almost innocent cruelty inherent in so many teenage boys - why is it in their nature to use or harm girls, even the ones they like? Where does that come from?
"The stories we fear often reveal more about ourselves than the stories we love. The legend of the headless girl, held together by a scrap of green satin, kept my five year old self terrified to look in mirrors for fear of seeing her behind me. Today I am far more afraid of the boy who untied her ribbon. Because I do see her in mirrors, looking back from my own eyes." -writer/director Bishon Hart
PREVIOUS WORKS BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS:
HOW WILL MY CONTRIBUTIONS BE USED?
Our total budget will be allocated as follows:
43.5% - Cast and Crew
12.5% - Production Design & SFX
24.9% - Equipment and Transportation
6.5% - Meals
12.5% Post Production
Our team has already raised over half of our production budget and we are seeking $10,500 dollars to close our gap and get us to GREENLIT! It is of the upmost importance that we are able to pay our team and talent fairly for their incredible talents.
-- AND --
We are so excited and honored to be partnering with Hire Survivors Hollywood both in production and as our Fiscal Sponsor. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 501c(3) -- and a portion of your donations will go to support the ongoing work of Hire Survivors Hollywood to end career retaliation against survivors of sexual violence while creating a safer and more equitable world for all.
*Hire Survivors is a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Tax ID Code #99-1362011. Hire Survivors Hollywood® operates as a division of Hire Survivors.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
G&E Equipment
Costs $2,000
This will cover the rental of our G&E equipment for our Grip and Electric department.
SFX/VFX
Costs $2,000
This will cover materials and labor for our SFX and VFX department...after all the movie is about a headless human....
LOCATIONS
Costs $3,000
Location...location...location...the unique look of this film is dependent on the quintessential suburban look.
Meals
Costs $1,500
We have to feed the cast and crew...and if we gotta avoid the cafeteria pizza...
Transportation
Costs $1,500
From transporting gear to people...those vans add up. We would use these funds to get everyone to and from set daily.
Production Assistants
Costs $500
We always need these crucial team members and would welcome volunteers for this wishlist item!!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
PRODUCED BY:
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: