GROSS INCOME
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, LGBTQ
As Jonathan struggles to pay off his taxes, unexpected visitors offer him financial "guidance."
GROSS INCOME
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, LGBTQ
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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As Jonathan struggles to pay off his taxes, unexpected visitors offer him financial "guidance."
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
** Note and Update: We are so grateful to have received support that has taken us past our posted initial goal of $2K. Just to be clear- we have plenty more expenses involved in the process that add up to well-beyond $2,000. So... Just know that we are still accepting donations, and we will be using every single dollar received to make sure this film is the absolute best it can be! Thank you!! **
Hello and Welcome! My name is Josh Levinson, and I am the writer, director, actor, and producer of GROSS INCOME.
ABOUT THE FILM
Log Line: As Jonathan struggles to pay off his taxes, unexpected visitors offer him financial "guidance."
GROSS INCOME spins queer-coded silliness with a theme that will be very familiar with the audience. The film follows a New Yorker, Jonathan, who gets his federal tax numbers back from his accountant Nicole. The steep amount that's owed sends Jonathan on a downward spiral that only gets worse as he is visited by unexpected guests. What on Earth will he do?
PROCESS RECAP
PRE-PRODUCTION
Totaling over a year, our pre-production phase included over 17 working drafts of the script, mood boards, storyboards, casting, location scouting, and countless production meetings. ...We definitely did our homework.
Cinematographer and producer Bryant Littrean assembled an all-star crew, while directors & producers Josh Levinson and Sharlene Rädlein put together the cast, costume design and mood boards. *This is all putting it very lightly; many hours were spent on all of the above.
PRODUCTION
Our crew gathered to shoot for 3 days on the Upper West Side in Manhattan, 2 days in Long Island City, and 1 day in Brooklyn.
Everyone showed up and showed out. It was incredible, and the group's dedication constantly reinvigorated the vision of the piece.
OUR NEXT STEPS
All of the bumps and smooth stretches in the road have led us to our final phase—
POST-PRODUCTION
And, *drumroll please*......
This is where YOU come in!
We are asking for financial support to help us finish out the very exciting ride.
In this post-production phase, your generous support would go toward helping us to cover the following:
- Editing
- Coloring
- Festival Application Fees
- And More!
To be clear, this film would not be happening if it weren't for our amazing community.
We are looking forward to getting this thing done! It's been an incredible journey, and we can bring it home [ with your help! ]
We are so very excited to start sharing GROSS INCOME with the world.
We are eyeing so many wonderful festivals and are *so* excited to connect with our creative community.
YOUR SUPPORT
Again, THANK YOU for your consideration of our project, and for your constant support.
This is only the first of many projects; with several exciting scripts coming down the pipeline... :)
Stay tuned on those....
With Love,
Josh
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Editing
Costs $1,000
The most important part of the post-production process. It all comes together because of the edit. We need the resources to make it happen.
Colorist
Costs $250
Our colorist Bryant is responsible for the color grading process in post-production. Please help us to may him! :)
Film Festival Application Fees
Costs $750
We are aiming very high so our film can run the festival circuit. Unfortunately, the application fees can really add up. Help us out?
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
JOSH LEVINSON
Writer / Director / Producer / Jonathan
Josh Levinson is an actor, writer, and producer, based in New York City. He has over 15 years of improv and sketch comedy experience, and credits on both stage and screen, including multiple appearances on Saturday Night Live. Other on-screen work includes Food That Built America, Diabolical, and several national commercials (most recently Boost Mobile). He has worked at theaters across the country — favorites include the Guthrie Theater, Maltz Jupiter, Mason Street Warehouse, and the Barter Theater (Resident Acting Company). The short film GROSS INCOME marks Josh’s writing/directing debut. Josh aims to continue crafting comedy and entertainment that reminds all audiences to not take life too seriously.
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BRYANT LITTREAN
Cinematographer / Producer
Bryant Littrean is an NYC-based Cinematographer and Producer who focuses on compelling stories with memorable characters. His recent short films have screened at NY CineFest, BAFF, and AoBFF in 2024. His foundations are rooted in graphic design and fashion photography, which gives him a deep appreciation for aesthetics. He has created hundreds of fashion videos, generating millions of views across social media. Bryant is most passionate about narrative filmmaking and collaborating with other filmmakers.
SHARLENE RÄDLEIN
Co-Director / Producer
Sharlene Rädlein is an actor, producer, and director based in New York City and Los Angeles. In just four years in the industry, she has played the supporting lead in the Lifetime movie "Spinning Out of Control," and starred as the lead in two feature films, "Hell Hath No Fury" and "Blood Wine," both of which are expected to be released soon. Additionally, Sharlene made her directorial and writing debut at the Big Apple Film Festival in New York with her short film "I'm Fine." She is dedicated to creating and producing films that resonate not only with her but also with a broad audience.
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DANIEL KIRBY
1st AD / Producer
Daniel Kirby is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and actor whose work has screened at dozens of festivals around the world. Raised in a small town but based in New York, his work often deals with explorations of masculinity, morailty, and the difficulty of navigating interpersonal relationships in modern society.
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JESSIE KLUETER
Katrina
Jessie Klueter is an actor, director, and filmmaker based in New York. She made her directorial film debut in 2024 with the award-winning short film "Gold Rush," a surrealist satire of the Ozempic era. Currently, she is the Associate Director of the Broadway play JOB, a new psychological thriller running through Sep. 29. Jessie is passionate about telling female stories that are nuanced, funny, and thought-provoking. She is a proud graduate of Northwestern University.
JOSEPHINE HUANG
Nicole
Josephine Huang is a Brooklyn based, Taiwanese American actor, voice actor and filmmaker. Josephine recently starred as Miriam Osprey in the feature film Space Cadet on Amazon Prime. TV: WeCrashed, Billions, Ramy, Pose, L&O:SVU, Crashing, The Following . VO: Past Lives and multiple award winning audiobooks. As a filmmaker, Josephine's comedic short, In Sync (which she co-wrote, produced and starred in) was made in just 72 hours, and has been an official selection and award winner at over 35 film festivals internationally. Upcoming: The Spaces Between Us - shot in Iceland, this film was proudly made with an international group of all AAPI creatives and talent.
Outside of making films and performing, Josephine is an avid foodie, travel fanatic, fitpro, and dog mom. IG: @itmejosephine
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
** Note and Update: We are so grateful to have received support that has taken us past our posted initial goal of $2K. Just to be clear- we have plenty more expenses involved in the process that add up to well-beyond $2,000. So... Just know that we are still accepting donations, and we will be using every single dollar received to make sure this film is the absolute best it can be! Thank you!! **
Hello and Welcome! My name is Josh Levinson, and I am the writer, director, actor, and producer of GROSS INCOME.
ABOUT THE FILM
Log Line: As Jonathan struggles to pay off his taxes, unexpected visitors offer him financial "guidance."
GROSS INCOME spins queer-coded silliness with a theme that will be very familiar with the audience. The film follows a New Yorker, Jonathan, who gets his federal tax numbers back from his accountant Nicole. The steep amount that's owed sends Jonathan on a downward spiral that only gets worse as he is visited by unexpected guests. What on Earth will he do?
PROCESS RECAP
PRE-PRODUCTION
Totaling over a year, our pre-production phase included over 17 working drafts of the script, mood boards, storyboards, casting, location scouting, and countless production meetings. ...We definitely did our homework.
Cinematographer and producer Bryant Littrean assembled an all-star crew, while directors & producers Josh Levinson and Sharlene Rädlein put together the cast, costume design and mood boards. *This is all putting it very lightly; many hours were spent on all of the above.
PRODUCTION
Our crew gathered to shoot for 3 days on the Upper West Side in Manhattan, 2 days in Long Island City, and 1 day in Brooklyn.
Everyone showed up and showed out. It was incredible, and the group's dedication constantly reinvigorated the vision of the piece.
OUR NEXT STEPS
All of the bumps and smooth stretches in the road have led us to our final phase—
POST-PRODUCTION
And, *drumroll please*......
This is where YOU come in!
We are asking for financial support to help us finish out the very exciting ride.
In this post-production phase, your generous support would go toward helping us to cover the following:
- Editing
- Coloring
- Festival Application Fees
- And More!
To be clear, this film would not be happening if it weren't for our amazing community.
We are looking forward to getting this thing done! It's been an incredible journey, and we can bring it home [ with your help! ]
We are so very excited to start sharing GROSS INCOME with the world.
We are eyeing so many wonderful festivals and are *so* excited to connect with our creative community.
YOUR SUPPORT
Again, THANK YOU for your consideration of our project, and for your constant support.
This is only the first of many projects; with several exciting scripts coming down the pipeline... :)
Stay tuned on those....
With Love,
Josh
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Editing
Costs $1,000
The most important part of the post-production process. It all comes together because of the edit. We need the resources to make it happen.
Colorist
Costs $250
Our colorist Bryant is responsible for the color grading process in post-production. Please help us to may him! :)
Film Festival Application Fees
Costs $750
We are aiming very high so our film can run the festival circuit. Unfortunately, the application fees can really add up. Help us out?
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
JOSH LEVINSON
Writer / Director / Producer / Jonathan
Josh Levinson is an actor, writer, and producer, based in New York City. He has over 15 years of improv and sketch comedy experience, and credits on both stage and screen, including multiple appearances on Saturday Night Live. Other on-screen work includes Food That Built America, Diabolical, and several national commercials (most recently Boost Mobile). He has worked at theaters across the country — favorites include the Guthrie Theater, Maltz Jupiter, Mason Street Warehouse, and the Barter Theater (Resident Acting Company). The short film GROSS INCOME marks Josh’s writing/directing debut. Josh aims to continue crafting comedy and entertainment that reminds all audiences to not take life too seriously.
BRYANT LITTREAN
Cinematographer / Producer
Bryant Littrean is an NYC-based Cinematographer and Producer who focuses on compelling stories with memorable characters. His recent short films have screened at NY CineFest, BAFF, and AoBFF in 2024. His foundations are rooted in graphic design and fashion photography, which gives him a deep appreciation for aesthetics. He has created hundreds of fashion videos, generating millions of views across social media. Bryant is most passionate about narrative filmmaking and collaborating with other filmmakers.
SHARLENE RÄDLEIN
Co-Director / Producer
Sharlene Rädlein is an actor, producer, and director based in New York City and Los Angeles. In just four years in the industry, she has played the supporting lead in the Lifetime movie "Spinning Out of Control," and starred as the lead in two feature films, "Hell Hath No Fury" and "Blood Wine," both of which are expected to be released soon. Additionally, Sharlene made her directorial and writing debut at the Big Apple Film Festival in New York with her short film "I'm Fine." She is dedicated to creating and producing films that resonate not only with her but also with a broad audience.
DANIEL KIRBY
1st AD / Producer
Daniel Kirby is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and actor whose work has screened at dozens of festivals around the world. Raised in a small town but based in New York, his work often deals with explorations of masculinity, morailty, and the difficulty of navigating interpersonal relationships in modern society.
JESSIE KLUETER
Katrina
Jessie Klueter is an actor, director, and filmmaker based in New York. She made her directorial film debut in 2024 with the award-winning short film "Gold Rush," a surrealist satire of the Ozempic era. Currently, she is the Associate Director of the Broadway play JOB, a new psychological thriller running through Sep. 29. Jessie is passionate about telling female stories that are nuanced, funny, and thought-provoking. She is a proud graduate of Northwestern University.
JOSEPHINE HUANG
Nicole
Josephine Huang is a Brooklyn based, Taiwanese American actor, voice actor and filmmaker. Josephine recently starred as Miriam Osprey in the feature film Space Cadet on Amazon Prime. TV: WeCrashed, Billions, Ramy, Pose, L&O:SVU, Crashing, The Following . VO: Past Lives and multiple award winning audiobooks. As a filmmaker, Josephine's comedic short, In Sync (which she co-wrote, produced and starred in) was made in just 72 hours, and has been an official selection and award winner at over 35 film festivals internationally. Upcoming: The Spaces Between Us - shot in Iceland, this film was proudly made with an international group of all AAPI creatives and talent.
Outside of making films and performing, Josephine is an avid foodie, travel fanatic, fitpro, and dog mom. IG: @itmejosephine