I Love Nancy Meyers
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy
As many of us grew up watching her films, we longed to have a big, beautiful Nancy Meyers-style kitchen one day. Yet as adults now, a kitchen island (let alone an entire house) is a faraway dream--as we battle low wages, endless bills, and struggle to pay exorbitant rent. So...does it mean the same?
I Love Nancy Meyers
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy
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As many of us grew up watching her films, we longed to have a big, beautiful Nancy Meyers-style kitchen one day. Yet as adults now, a kitchen island (let alone an entire house) is a faraway dream--as we battle low wages, endless bills, and struggle to pay exorbitant rent. So...does it mean the same?
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We've all seen them. From The Parent Trap to Something's Gotta Give to The Holiday--and we love them! Nancy Meyers movies make us feel all warm and cozy inside. Additionally, a sort of longing develops when we view her films. We think, "I want that romance!" "I want to live in that house!" and the most common one, "I WANT THAT KITCHEN!"
I mean look at this beauty, talk about gorgeous set design, right?
But for how many of us--particularly Millennials--does this seem wholly unattainable now? Also, how many of us--from black to hispanic, to gay to lesbian, feel as if we were never represented in a Nancy Meyers movie? As a female filmmaker, I have a deep appreciation for the badass women who have paved the way for those of us attempting to now. Especially someone like Nancy Meyers who continued to hone her auteurism with each new film. She broke barriers as a female director and deserves immense awe and respect. However, I can't help but also feel disappointed that the wealth, success, and romance depicted in her films only ever revolved around straight white people. And that is...fine--but my film is going to argue both sides.
The LOGLINE of I LOVE NANCY MEYERS:
Two feminist women on a date contend with their love (and hate) for Nancy Meyers movies, debating issues that arise when viewing the past with present-day eyes...and what a kitchen island really means.
The STORY of I LOVE NANCY MEYERS:
Beatriz and Farrah are on a date. It's the first time at Farrah's house and she's cooking a gourmet meal for Beatriz, someone who's proving to be quite special in Farrah's life. As they're about to select a movie to watch, Beatriz realizes Farrah is a HUGE Nancy Meyers aficionado. Beatriz is surprised. Farrah is surprised Beatriz is surprised. As the night progresses, Farrah vocally illustrates her respect for Nancy Meyers as a trailblazing filmmaker. Conversely, Beatriz explains how ineffective the movies were for her as a gay Latina and how she never felt represented. As it escalates, more and more is revealed until Farrah unveils a mistruth.
Questions I'd like addressed via my short:
•Can we view the past with present-day eyes/a 2022 mindset?
•Can we fault our heroes for being products of their time or do we try to appreciate the contributions to art that they have made?
As an Armenian-American, female, filmmaker I've always had identity issues... As an Armenian, I'm a part of a rich culture and a unique upbringing. Yet my Armenian-ness always contended with my American identity, one that I've also fully embraced and hold pride in. With that in mind, every time I watched Nancy Meyers movies I felt like I was watching others, and not someone like me or people who looked like me--I LOVED them regardless as they always made me feel fuzzy inside. As I got older and rewatched some of her work however, I realized that it's only ever about white people and rich people white people at that. Coming from a working class family, the inability to see myself in the characters grew even wider.
Despite it all, I have immense respect for Nancy Meyers as a filmmaker and she continues to be an idol of mine as she's done a great deal for women in the industry. And more than being Armenian or American, being a woman - to me - is the most important aspect of my life.
Eventually this conflict and love/hate of Meyers' films started swirling within me. So naturally, I decided to put this debate on paper (and now I want to shoot it!). This short is meant to spark discussion and engage audiences in a way that's light-hearted and fun--like a Nancy Meyers movie!
My past shorts include HOPPED, a workplace comedy proof-of-concept centered around three women running a brewery and CREATIVE URGES, a dark comedy about a group of serial killers trying to make it in L.A--which had a small, but mighty festival run. Additionally, I created a microshort during lockdown called SANDWITCHES, about a pair of girlfriends airing out their issues with men while they gradually turn into witches. It was featured on whohaha, Elizabeth Banks's comedy site for female creators.
HOPPED
CREATIVE URGES
SANDWITCHES
Why now?
I feel like Rom-Coms are making a resurgence, especially since the pandemic brought us to our knees. We need the laughs and love more than ever...
The concept of this short has been in my head for some time. I waited a while to launch a crowdfunding campaign because it didn't feel right to ask for contributions when we were all in survival mode. Thankfully, Hollywood is back now in full swing so I'm ready to launch! For the shoot, we'll be practicing Covid protocol as the safety of my cast and crew is the number one priority.
My ultimate goal is to submit it to festivals and to pass it around as a proof-of-concept for a feature film version.
Please support me on social media and spread the word about the short! Thanks again for your contributions!
Twitter: @ilnm_shortfilm
Instagram: @ilnm_shortfilm
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actors
Costs $900
This is a SAG project which means the actors absolutely must be paid for their wonderful talents.
Crew, Gear, Location & misc.
Costs $3,100
We will have a small yet mighty crew who will be working very hard to get this in the bag in 2 days.
THE Kitchen
Costs $700
We've been kindly offered a beautiful kitchen for the shoot, but we also need lots of set dressing!
Food
Costs $500
Meals and snacks for Cast and Crew.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Paula Andrea Placido is one of the two leads in the short. Paula is a rising star I'm lucky enough to also call a friend. These days you can catch her in a commercial or a hit show like Hacks. Whatever it's for, Paula brings a natural talent and charisma to every role.
Tara Jenkins is our badass DP. I've had the pleasure of working with Tara once already and just had to work with her again. Her dedication, focus, and talent is going to bring so much to this project.
Narineh Tahmasebian is the writer/director of this short film. My previous credits include - Hopped - a pilot about three women working at a brewery and Creative Urges - a dark comedy about a group of serial killers trying to make it in L.A.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We've all seen them. From The Parent Trap to Something's Gotta Give to The Holiday--and we love them! Nancy Meyers movies make us feel all warm and cozy inside. Additionally, a sort of longing develops when we view her films. We think, "I want that romance!" "I want to live in that house!" and the most common one, "I WANT THAT KITCHEN!"
I mean look at this beauty, talk about gorgeous set design, right?
But for how many of us--particularly Millennials--does this seem wholly unattainable now? Also, how many of us--from black to hispanic, to gay to lesbian, feel as if we were never represented in a Nancy Meyers movie? As a female filmmaker, I have a deep appreciation for the badass women who have paved the way for those of us attempting to now. Especially someone like Nancy Meyers who continued to hone her auteurism with each new film. She broke barriers as a female director and deserves immense awe and respect. However, I can't help but also feel disappointed that the wealth, success, and romance depicted in her films only ever revolved around straight white people. And that is...fine--but my film is going to argue both sides.
The LOGLINE of I LOVE NANCY MEYERS:
Two feminist women on a date contend with their love (and hate) for Nancy Meyers movies, debating issues that arise when viewing the past with present-day eyes...and what a kitchen island really means.
The STORY of I LOVE NANCY MEYERS:
Beatriz and Farrah are on a date. It's the first time at Farrah's house and she's cooking a gourmet meal for Beatriz, someone who's proving to be quite special in Farrah's life. As they're about to select a movie to watch, Beatriz realizes Farrah is a HUGE Nancy Meyers aficionado. Beatriz is surprised. Farrah is surprised Beatriz is surprised. As the night progresses, Farrah vocally illustrates her respect for Nancy Meyers as a trailblazing filmmaker. Conversely, Beatriz explains how ineffective the movies were for her as a gay Latina and how she never felt represented. As it escalates, more and more is revealed until Farrah unveils a mistruth.
Questions I'd like addressed via my short:
•Can we view the past with present-day eyes/a 2022 mindset?
•Can we fault our heroes for being products of their time or do we try to appreciate the contributions to art that they have made?
As an Armenian-American, female, filmmaker I've always had identity issues... As an Armenian, I'm a part of a rich culture and a unique upbringing. Yet my Armenian-ness always contended with my American identity, one that I've also fully embraced and hold pride in. With that in mind, every time I watched Nancy Meyers movies I felt like I was watching others, and not someone like me or people who looked like me--I LOVED them regardless as they always made me feel fuzzy inside. As I got older and rewatched some of her work however, I realized that it's only ever about white people and rich people white people at that. Coming from a working class family, the inability to see myself in the characters grew even wider.
Despite it all, I have immense respect for Nancy Meyers as a filmmaker and she continues to be an idol of mine as she's done a great deal for women in the industry. And more than being Armenian or American, being a woman - to me - is the most important aspect of my life.
Eventually this conflict and love/hate of Meyers' films started swirling within me. So naturally, I decided to put this debate on paper (and now I want to shoot it!). This short is meant to spark discussion and engage audiences in a way that's light-hearted and fun--like a Nancy Meyers movie!
My past shorts include HOPPED, a workplace comedy proof-of-concept centered around three women running a brewery and CREATIVE URGES, a dark comedy about a group of serial killers trying to make it in L.A--which had a small, but mighty festival run. Additionally, I created a microshort during lockdown called SANDWITCHES, about a pair of girlfriends airing out their issues with men while they gradually turn into witches. It was featured on whohaha, Elizabeth Banks's comedy site for female creators.
HOPPED
CREATIVE URGES
SANDWITCHES
Why now?
I feel like Rom-Coms are making a resurgence, especially since the pandemic brought us to our knees. We need the laughs and love more than ever...
The concept of this short has been in my head for some time. I waited a while to launch a crowdfunding campaign because it didn't feel right to ask for contributions when we were all in survival mode. Thankfully, Hollywood is back now in full swing so I'm ready to launch! For the shoot, we'll be practicing Covid protocol as the safety of my cast and crew is the number one priority.
My ultimate goal is to submit it to festivals and to pass it around as a proof-of-concept for a feature film version.
Please support me on social media and spread the word about the short! Thanks again for your contributions!
Twitter: @ilnm_shortfilm
Instagram: @ilnm_shortfilm
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actors
Costs $900
This is a SAG project which means the actors absolutely must be paid for their wonderful talents.
Crew, Gear, Location & misc.
Costs $3,100
We will have a small yet mighty crew who will be working very hard to get this in the bag in 2 days.
THE Kitchen
Costs $700
We've been kindly offered a beautiful kitchen for the shoot, but we also need lots of set dressing!
Food
Costs $500
Meals and snacks for Cast and Crew.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Paula Andrea Placido is one of the two leads in the short. Paula is a rising star I'm lucky enough to also call a friend. These days you can catch her in a commercial or a hit show like Hacks. Whatever it's for, Paula brings a natural talent and charisma to every role.
Tara Jenkins is our badass DP. I've had the pleasure of working with Tara once already and just had to work with her again. Her dedication, focus, and talent is going to bring so much to this project.
Narineh Tahmasebian is the writer/director of this short film. My previous credits include - Hopped - a pilot about three women working at a brewery and Creative Urges - a dark comedy about a group of serial killers trying to make it in L.A.