ICEE
New York City, New York | Film Short
Teen, Other
Charlie, an underdeveloped 8th grader, struggles to maintain his friendships with his more mature peers. After befriending a theater employee named Kyle, Charlie divulges his situation and receives perspective-altering advice over a round of ICEEs.
ICEE
New York City, New York | Film Short
Teen, Other
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Charlie, an underdeveloped 8th grader, struggles to maintain his friendships with his more mature peers. After befriending a theater employee named Kyle, Charlie divulges his situation and receives perspective-altering advice over a round of ICEEs.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Charlie, an underdeveloped 8th grader, struggles to maintain his friendships with his more mature peers. After befriending a movie theater employee named Kyle, Charlie divulges his situation and receives perspective-altering advice over a round of ICEEs.
THEMES
ICEE covers themes of puberty, childhood change, and non-traditional male relationships.
In the Social Media Age, appearance has come to dominate all facets of life for teenage boys. It has become a determinant for who you hang out with, how you talk, what you wear, and molds your views of others.
Charlie is worried about aligning himself with the people you need to be with, about changing who he is for the benefit of others. It’s this sudden connection with Kyle that serves to remind him of the inanity of school popularity.
TONE
- coming-of-age
- light
- empathetic
- comforting
- invigorating
Think of…
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
Masculinity is a delicate topic, one whose current sphere is dominated by dangerous influences. With the rise of social media access amongst impressionable tween and teen boys, the room for emotions and gradual change has been diminished, replaced by an obsession over appearance and harmful definitions of what it means to be a man.
As an someone who has worked with boys of this age at length in my experience as a camp counselor, I know the importance of conversations such as the one that takes place in ICEE. I've also seen the effect that cruelty and social pressure has had first-hand. Adolescence can feel awfully isolating, especially without friends and peers you can rely on! It's vital to maintain relationships and provide positive examples to counteract the scourge of conmen who operate in this realm.
WHY A MOVIE THEATER?
Though not as popular as in their heyday, movie theaters still act as a symbol of freedom for tweens and teens in suburban America.
Movies provide an opportunity for viewers to discover new perspectives and develop a unique taste in genre and storytelling. It is certainly not far-fetched to acknowledge the power of the medium in the creation of one's own personality and identity, especially at such a crucial age such as adolescence.
Freedom, however, is a double edged sword, as risks taken in identity development can often be used by children to experiment with bullying and teasing, safe from the intrusion of adults.
WORLD AND STYLE
HOW TO HELP
Creating a short film is the necessary first step for any aspiring filmmaker! By lending your support, you are not only investing in the arts, but the artists themselves.
The funds you help raise will go towards:
- Adequate compensation for cast and crew
- Rentals for film equipment, transportation, and locations
- Pre- and post-production expenses
- Keeping the crew fed during production
- And much more!
A THANK YOU FROM ME
Your support means to world to me! I am so glad you have offered to help me on the my first creative foray into the entertainment world. Thank you for your help and I will continue to keep you updated on the progress of ICEE.
Please feel free to spread the word and share the link to this fundraiser!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $2,000
Location, location, location! This money will go towards renting out the necessary space to bring ICEE to life.
Equipment
Costs $2,500
Lights, Camera, Action! In order to get to the latter, we need the former two! Donations will help us afford rentals for the equipment.
Cast and Crew
Costs $3,500
Money Talks. We hope to compensate all who lend their time to our project!
Set Decoration/Production Design
Costs $750
It's the mise-en-scene, it's what you see!
Craft Service
Costs $500
You are what you eat!
Miscellaneous
Costs $250
Sh*t happens, we hope to be covered just in case!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Incredible people from the NYC film community working together!
BEN BORROK (WRITER/DIRECTOR) is a Northwestern University graduate who has worked in production in NYC for over 2 years. In that time, he has contributed to the sets of A Complete Unknown, Happy Gilmore 2, Severance, and the upcoming Spielberg project. After exploring what it takes to bring a project to life, Ben is excited to give it a try with ICEE!
SAGE SPIELMAN (PRODUCER) is a New York City-born and raised SAG-AFTRA actress and producer. She recently starred in two feature films and a television series alongside A-list actors. Films she's been in have made it to and won awards in festivals worldwide, including SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Cannes, and Tribeca. When she's not on set, producing, auditioning, or training, Sage spends her time hosting her podcast, 'Dear Actor Podcast'. In addition to this fantastic film, Sage is also producing an award-winning television show. Sage is thrilled to make the heartfelt and wonderful story that ‘ICEE’ is a reality!
LUCY HIRSCHFELD (PRODUCER) is a graduate from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, where she majored in Film & Television Production. She has worked in development, on-set and in talent management. Lucy has been recognized by festivals such as LA Shorts Fest, NFFTY, Dances With Films, and Catalina Film Festival. In 2023, she received an award for best drama from the Television Academy for the short form series "Provenance."
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Charlie, an underdeveloped 8th grader, struggles to maintain his friendships with his more mature peers. After befriending a movie theater employee named Kyle, Charlie divulges his situation and receives perspective-altering advice over a round of ICEEs.
THEMES
ICEE covers themes of puberty, childhood change, and non-traditional male relationships.
In the Social Media Age, appearance has come to dominate all facets of life for teenage boys. It has become a determinant for who you hang out with, how you talk, what you wear, and molds your views of others.
Charlie is worried about aligning himself with the people you need to be with, about changing who he is for the benefit of others. It’s this sudden connection with Kyle that serves to remind him of the inanity of school popularity.
TONE
- coming-of-age
- light
- empathetic
- comforting
- invigorating
Think of…
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
Masculinity is a delicate topic, one whose current sphere is dominated by dangerous influences. With the rise of social media access amongst impressionable tween and teen boys, the room for emotions and gradual change has been diminished, replaced by an obsession over appearance and harmful definitions of what it means to be a man.
As an someone who has worked with boys of this age at length in my experience as a camp counselor, I know the importance of conversations such as the one that takes place in ICEE. I've also seen the effect that cruelty and social pressure has had first-hand. Adolescence can feel awfully isolating, especially without friends and peers you can rely on! It's vital to maintain relationships and provide positive examples to counteract the scourge of conmen who operate in this realm.
WHY A MOVIE THEATER?
Though not as popular as in their heyday, movie theaters still act as a symbol of freedom for tweens and teens in suburban America.
Movies provide an opportunity for viewers to discover new perspectives and develop a unique taste in genre and storytelling. It is certainly not far-fetched to acknowledge the power of the medium in the creation of one's own personality and identity, especially at such a crucial age such as adolescence.
Freedom, however, is a double edged sword, as risks taken in identity development can often be used by children to experiment with bullying and teasing, safe from the intrusion of adults.
WORLD AND STYLE
HOW TO HELP
Creating a short film is the necessary first step for any aspiring filmmaker! By lending your support, you are not only investing in the arts, but the artists themselves.
The funds you help raise will go towards:
- Adequate compensation for cast and crew
- Rentals for film equipment, transportation, and locations
- Pre- and post-production expenses
- Keeping the crew fed during production
- And much more!
A THANK YOU FROM ME
Your support means to world to me! I am so glad you have offered to help me on the my first creative foray into the entertainment world. Thank you for your help and I will continue to keep you updated on the progress of ICEE.
Please feel free to spread the word and share the link to this fundraiser!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $2,000
Location, location, location! This money will go towards renting out the necessary space to bring ICEE to life.
Equipment
Costs $2,500
Lights, Camera, Action! In order to get to the latter, we need the former two! Donations will help us afford rentals for the equipment.
Cast and Crew
Costs $3,500
Money Talks. We hope to compensate all who lend their time to our project!
Set Decoration/Production Design
Costs $750
It's the mise-en-scene, it's what you see!
Craft Service
Costs $500
You are what you eat!
Miscellaneous
Costs $250
Sh*t happens, we hope to be covered just in case!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Incredible people from the NYC film community working together!
BEN BORROK (WRITER/DIRECTOR) is a Northwestern University graduate who has worked in production in NYC for over 2 years. In that time, he has contributed to the sets of A Complete Unknown, Happy Gilmore 2, Severance, and the upcoming Spielberg project. After exploring what it takes to bring a project to life, Ben is excited to give it a try with ICEE!
SAGE SPIELMAN (PRODUCER) is a New York City-born and raised SAG-AFTRA actress and producer. She recently starred in two feature films and a television series alongside A-list actors. Films she's been in have made it to and won awards in festivals worldwide, including SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Cannes, and Tribeca. When she's not on set, producing, auditioning, or training, Sage spends her time hosting her podcast, 'Dear Actor Podcast'. In addition to this fantastic film, Sage is also producing an award-winning television show. Sage is thrilled to make the heartfelt and wonderful story that ‘ICEE’ is a reality!
LUCY HIRSCHFELD (PRODUCER) is a graduate from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, where she majored in Film & Television Production. She has worked in development, on-set and in talent management. Lucy has been recognized by festivals such as LA Shorts Fest, NFFTY, Dances With Films, and Catalina Film Festival. In 2023, she received an award for best drama from the Television Academy for the short form series "Provenance."