When Judith finds Adam after his attempted suicide, they end up on a search for their childhood haunt in the Californian desert. Home Again is a darkly humorous story about two queer friends moving forward after life has fallen apart.
When Judith finds Adam after his attempted suicide, they end up on a search for their childhood haunt in the Californian desert. Home Again is a darkly humorous story about two queer friends moving forward after life has fallen apart.
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Mission Statement
Home Again features LGBTQ+ characters played by LGBTQ+ actors, and written by a queer female playwright. The production team is committed to hiring a gender/nonbinary-balanced, intersectionally diverse and inclusive cast and crew of all abilities.About The Project
SYNOPSIS
Adam wakes up in a car in the desert beside Judith, his childhood friend, whom he hasn't seen in ten years. Judith has recently seen a life end; Adam has just attempted to end his. As they drive in search of the childhood haunt they used to escape life's complications, Judith discloses that the reason she sought Adam out may not be what Adam thinks. Home Again looks at the struggles involved in finding a way to move forward after crisis.
PRODUCER'S NOTES: Emily Siobhan McCourt
The first time I read Home Again, I was sitting in a diner and when I finished it, I cried. Not because it's sad - there are actually a lot of funny moments - but because it's truthful. It tells the story of two people trying to find a way forward after tragedy. I love that it's a story being told through queer eyes, whose characters have depth and humanity. We need to see queer characters going through the same struggles as straight characters on film. It's refreshing that Adam and Judith aren't the movie stereotypical queer 'best friend' or 'sub-plot love interest' characters. Their story is about the struggle of being human: A son, a child, a mother, a parent, a partner. Home Again is about picking up the pieces and moving on, no matter who you are.DIRECTOR'S VISION: Brendan Meyer
I'm really really excited about this project, for many different reasons. First, I'm looking forward to working with Calla and Emily. I read Calla's script and immediately responded to it because I think Home Again has two very interesting complicated lead characters who are instantly likeable and funny, but are very messy and have made some compelling big mistakes in their lives. Some things we find out first-off, others sort of reveal themselves gradually, and they're very complex, three-dimemsional characters.
I think it's an interesting thing to look at, in that it's about two leads in their thirties, it's not quite a mid-life crisis for them, but it's not them in their twenties. It's a really interesting midpoint between those two markers to look at, and I don't feel like it is explored a lot in movies, so I'm looking forward to diving into that.
WRITER'S THOUGHTS: Calla Wright
I wrote the beginnings of “Home Again” as part of a month-long playwriting challenge - it was meant to be a goofy play about two friends going on a road trip. Then life happened, as it does, and the issues I was dealing with in my personal life began to clash immensely with my vision of a fun and goofy road trip comedy. Amazingly, the play opened up, morphed and transformed into something that carries a lot of my heart in it - personal problems and all.
In its short life, “Home Again” has proved to have seemingly ENDLESS transformative capacities - I’ve reimagined it as a stage play, a site specific performative experience, a radio play, and now this film. I’m so grateful to Emily, Brendan, and everyone at Vicarious Playground Productions for helping to get this now mournful and nostalgic road trip onto the screen!!
CAST AND CREW:
We're committed to hiring as diverse a crew and cast as possible, and to creating a safe, respectful and open-minded environment for our team.PROPS:
A Car. The Desert. A lot of Beer.
We're going bare-bones with our props and set. Minus the beer.
LOCATION:
Set in the Californian desert, Home Again will be shot in the stunning landscapes of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
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We are excited to go on this journey with Judith and Adam, and we hope you'll come along for the ride with us!
Incentives
C$15
Helper - "You want another beer?"
You will get:
- A shout-out on social media!
We'll also raise a glass of beer in your name.
C$20
Supporter - "You remember me. Judith! From highschool?"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- AND a personalized thank you video! Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote!
C$25
Gold-Level Supporter - "Can I level with you a sec?"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- AND a password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run! That's before it's even officially released!
C$50
Eco Friendly Supporter - "Get out of the city. Wrestle some antelope"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- AND one under-one-foot-tall (1') baby spruce tree!
- Sizes from tiny, to tiny-and-adorable are available. Must be able to pick up near Edmonton, Alberta to qualify.
*Timing is dependent on the season*
Claimed: 5 of 50
C$75
Donor - "We haven't seen each other in a dog's age"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- AND a post-credits roll thank you!
C$100
Backer - "What would we even call a desert baby?"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- AND a sneak peak video from set! You'll get a video that tours the set, gives you behind the scenes footage, and interactions with the cast and crew!
C$150
Promoter - "I'm embellishing. I'm adding flavor"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- AND a digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel!
C$250
Patron - "Hey Buddy!"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- AND a VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release! Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
C$500
Benefactor - "Death by Cosmo sounds pretty great"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
- AND your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible!
**By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film** (Opt-out is available)
C$1,000
Associate Circle - "I'll go see my good friend Adam"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel and accomodation not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
- Your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible.
**By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film** (Opt-out is available) - AND you are invited to a day on set so you can watch how a film gets made!
***Dates TBA sometime between Oct 5th and 12th, 2019. Must make travel arrangements to set. Accomodation not provided*** - AND an ASSOCIATE-PRODUCER credit on-screen and on IMDb! That's right, you will be an IMDb-accredited producer!
C$2,000
Inner Circle - "The sky is beautiful"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel and accomodation not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
- Your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible. **By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film.** (Opt-out is available.)
- An invitation to a day on set so you can watch how a film gets made. ***Dates TBA sometime between Oct 5th and 12th, 2019. Must make own travel arrangements to set. Accomodation not provided***
- AND A CO-PRODUCER credit on-screen and on IMDb. That's right, you will be an IMDb-accredited producer!
C$5,000
Producer Circle - "To Old Friends"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel and accomodation not included. Maximum of two people per donation*
- Your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible.
**By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film** (Opt-out is available) - An invitation to a day on set so you can watch how a film gets made. ***Dates TBA sometime between Oct 5th and 12th, 2019. Must make own travel arrangements to set. Accomodation not provided***
- AND an EXECUTIVE-PRODUCER credit on-screen and on IMDb.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
C$15
Helper - "You want another beer?"
You will get:
- A shout-out on social media!
We'll also raise a glass of beer in your name.
C$20
Supporter - "You remember me. Judith! From highschool?"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- AND a personalized thank you video! Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote!
C$25
Gold-Level Supporter - "Can I level with you a sec?"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- AND a password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run! That's before it's even officially released!
C$50
Eco Friendly Supporter - "Get out of the city. Wrestle some antelope"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- AND one under-one-foot-tall (1') baby spruce tree!
- Sizes from tiny, to tiny-and-adorable are available. Must be able to pick up near Edmonton, Alberta to qualify.
*Timing is dependent on the season*
Claimed: 5 of 50
C$75
Donor - "We haven't seen each other in a dog's age"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- AND a post-credits roll thank you!
C$100
Backer - "What would we even call a desert baby?"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- AND a sneak peak video from set! You'll get a video that tours the set, gives you behind the scenes footage, and interactions with the cast and crew!
C$150
Promoter - "I'm embellishing. I'm adding flavor"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- AND a digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel!
C$250
Patron - "Hey Buddy!"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- AND a VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release! Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
C$500
Benefactor - "Death by Cosmo sounds pretty great"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
- AND your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible!
**By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film** (Opt-out is available)
C$1,000
Associate Circle - "I'll go see my good friend Adam"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel and accomodation not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
- Your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible.
**By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film** (Opt-out is available) - AND you are invited to a day on set so you can watch how a film gets made!
***Dates TBA sometime between Oct 5th and 12th, 2019. Must make travel arrangements to set. Accomodation not provided*** - AND an ASSOCIATE-PRODUCER credit on-screen and on IMDb! That's right, you will be an IMDb-accredited producer!
C$2,000
Inner Circle - "The sky is beautiful"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel and accomodation not included. Maximum of two people per donation*.
- Your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible. **By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film.** (Opt-out is available.)
- An invitation to a day on set so you can watch how a film gets made. ***Dates TBA sometime between Oct 5th and 12th, 2019. Must make own travel arrangements to set. Accomodation not provided***
- AND A CO-PRODUCER credit on-screen and on IMDb. That's right, you will be an IMDb-accredited producer!
C$5,000
Producer Circle - "To Old Friends"
You will get:
- A social media shout-out.
- A personalized thank you video. Tell us your name and something you'd like us to mention or promote.
- A password protected link to watch Home Again after it's finished it's festival run.
- A post-credits roll thank you.
- A digital download link to exclusive footage and blooper reel.
- A VIP invitation to our screening of the completed movie, post-release. Includes reserved seats, a free drink, and a picture with the cast and crew. *Travel and accomodation not included. Maximum of two people per donation*
- Your written name snuck into the movie somewhere: A label on a bottle, a piece of paper in the car... it could be anywhere, but it will be visible.
**By choosing this incentive you are agreeing to have your written name appear in Home Again the short film** (Opt-out is available) - An invitation to a day on set so you can watch how a film gets made. ***Dates TBA sometime between Oct 5th and 12th, 2019. Must make own travel arrangements to set. Accomodation not provided***
- AND an EXECUTIVE-PRODUCER credit on-screen and on IMDb.
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About This Team
Calla Wright is a prolific playwright, writer and actor from Edmonton, Alberta. When I started looking for a project, Calla was one of the top on my list. I've worked with her before on several theatre projects, and jumped at the chance to showcase her work again. She writes beautifully and brings humour and drama together seamlessly.
Brendan Meyer is an uber-talented actor and director hailing from Edmonton, and now living in LA. I saw some of his first work when I was still living in Edmonton, and he brings the same passion and sharp eye to directing as he does to acting.
Emily Siobhan McCourt. This is me! I am an actor and producer based in Toronto, Ontario. I started self-producing with my co-creator Ariadne Deibert last year, and the drive to self produce has only grown. I think it's essential for artists to begin speaking for ourselves, especially in marginalized communities, and self-production can be a beautiful way of fascilitating that.
Maggie McCourt is a writer and editor from Edmonton, Alberta. She is the newsletter editor and overseer. Her eye for proof-reading has been invaluable to me my whole life, and continues to be so here.
Clare McCourt is our Social Media Assistant.
Rebecca McCourt is our Social Media Director.
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