Through a comedic lens, GRIT is a short film that addresses the societal shift towards women choosing to have children later in life, sheds a light on the topic of infertility, and celebrates choice in an era where women’s reproductive rights are under attack.
Through a comedic lens, GRIT is a short film that addresses the societal shift towards women choosing to have children later in life, sheds a light on the topic of infertility, and celebrates choice in an era where women’s reproductive rights are under attack.
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GRIT gives voice to those struggling with infertility (a topic not often talked about) and allows their experiences to be included in the narrative around choice and motherhood. This film is being directed by two female directors, shot by a female D.P, and has an all-female production crew.About The Project
When my husband and I decided we were ready to start a family, we, like many couples, (1 in 10 to be exact) were overwhelmed to learn we were struggling with infertility. I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycistic Ovarian Syndrom), the leading cause of female infertility. The journey to conceiving was an isolating and challenging one as I discovered, because whether taboo or simply a matter of privacy, infertility is not something commonly talked about. For more on my journey, read the article I wrote for BRIT & Co.
I wrote GRIT because I believe that some of the broadest and most positive changes in society are in women’s ability to decide when, if, and under what circumstances to have children. More and more, women are pursuing their educations, starting their own businesses, becoming financially independent, traveling the world, and investing in themselves before choosing to have children.
GRIT explores the societal shift towards women choosing to have children later in life. It is ultimately a story about choice, about women having agency over their bodies and their futures, and a film that celebrates all women who are unapologetic, who create their own possibilities, and who posess grit.
Incentives
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Social Media Shout Out
Contribute $10 and we'll give you a personal shout out on our social media page!
$25
Give Birth!
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Contribute $25 and receive an original, downloadable logo of you giving birth, with the caption "I gave birth to GRIT".
$50
Link to Watch
Contribute $50 and watch the completed film before everyone else by recieving a private link to stream the film after it's completed!
$100
Share the Spotlight
Contribute $100 and come spend a day with us on set, meet the cast and crew, and even be in one of our scenes! (Travel not included)
$150
Come Party with Us!
Contribute $150 and hang out with all of us and toast to the completion of our film! We couldn't have done it without you, and want to invite you to the exclusive cast and crew wrap party after the film is finished! (Travel not included)
$300
Attend Our Premier & Get Special Thanks
Contribute $300 and attend the Los Angeles Premier of our film, and have your name appear in the Special Thanks credits at the end of the film. Thank you for being so special!! (Travel not included)
$500
Associate Producer
Contribute $500 and receive an Associate Producer Credit at the end of the film and on IMDB.
You will also be invited to join us for the Los Angeles Premier of our film. (Travel not included)
$2,500
Executive Producer
Contribute $2500 and receive an Executive Producer Credit at the end of the film and on IMDB. You will also be invited to join us for the Los Angeles Premier of our film where we will give you a special shout out for making such a generous contribution and being so integral to makingthis film happen. (Travel not included)
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$10
Social Media Shout Out
Contribute $10 and we'll give you a personal shout out on our social media page!
$25
Give Birth!
**** E-MAIL [email protected] A headshot to receive this perk!****
Contribute $25 and receive an original, downloadable logo of you giving birth, with the caption "I gave birth to GRIT".
$50
Link to Watch
Contribute $50 and watch the completed film before everyone else by recieving a private link to stream the film after it's completed!
$100
Share the Spotlight
Contribute $100 and come spend a day with us on set, meet the cast and crew, and even be in one of our scenes! (Travel not included)
$150
Come Party with Us!
Contribute $150 and hang out with all of us and toast to the completion of our film! We couldn't have done it without you, and want to invite you to the exclusive cast and crew wrap party after the film is finished! (Travel not included)
$300
Attend Our Premier & Get Special Thanks
Contribute $300 and attend the Los Angeles Premier of our film, and have your name appear in the Special Thanks credits at the end of the film. Thank you for being so special!! (Travel not included)
$500
Associate Producer
Contribute $500 and receive an Associate Producer Credit at the end of the film and on IMDB.
You will also be invited to join us for the Los Angeles Premier of our film. (Travel not included)
$2,500
Executive Producer
Contribute $2500 and receive an Executive Producer Credit at the end of the film and on IMDB. You will also be invited to join us for the Los Angeles Premier of our film where we will give you a special shout out for making such a generous contribution and being so integral to makingthis film happen. (Travel not included)
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About This Team
Writer/Co-Director, EILEEN ABARRCA:
Eileen Abarrca grew up in San Francisco and migrated south to pursue a degree in Philosophy from UCLA. After graduating with honors, she traded her books on Aristotle for books on Stanislavski and headed to New York where she received her M.F.A from The Actors Studio. A native Spanish speaker and dual citizen of the U.S and Argentina, Eileen made her directorial debut with the award winning political documentary she penned, entitled Finding Mabel, about Argentina's 30,000 Desaparecidos.
Eileen loves tacos, Pilates, her husband's mustache, and the container store. She's especially thrilled to be joining forces with her long-time colaborator Jordan Auten as co-director.
Co-Director/Producer, JORDAN AUTEN:
A Las Vegas native and competitive junior golfer, Jordan earned a golf scholarship to the University of San Francisco during undergrad. As a media studies major, she won the Gloria Osuna Perez Award for her short film entitled, ‘Civil Rights Still Lives’. ‘A Triggered Thought’ was selected as a finalist by judges, Angela Bassett, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sofia Coppola for 2003 SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE/Montage Entertainment Film Contest. Accepted into UCLA’s MFA directing program in 2006, Jordan completed several award winning short films. She’s an award-winning filmmaker, and produced an audience favorite and Independent Spirit Award nominee, entitled MAMITAS. She’s currently producing television shows for TLC and A&E, while directing Effie award winning commercials for brands such as Dove, Neutrogena, Axe, and Eco Tools.
Director of Photography, JUDY PHU:
Judy Phu is an award winning cinematographer based in Los Angeles who navigates comfortably between narrative, documentary, commercial and music video collaborations. Her heart is set on nuanced, bold ideas. Her work has appeared at/on Sundance, Tribeca, NY MOMA, HBO, PBS, the History Channel and more.
Recently, Judy wrapped production on the show THIS CLOSE, which premieres at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, and THE TUBA THIEVES which premieres at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles in 2018.
Producer, ROBIN HUMBERT:
An award-winning producer, Robin has climbed every step of the production ladder, giving her a thorough understanding of the entire production process. Producing in the field, post, and at the network level- she has produced long format, short format, linear, digital, integrated, and branded content, with both celebrity and non-celebrity talent. A creative mind with a logistical skill set, she looks at the big picture and thinks outside of the box. With a proven resume of successful shows and credits to back her up, she works strategically and efficiently, ensuring that projects come in on time and under budget. She brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and positive vibes to any production.
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