Our insecurities can make us question our better judgment, stop us in our tracks, and prevent us from pursuing what we want. This is why this short is so important as it inspires us to overcome them and chase what we want in life.
Our insecurities can make us question our better judgment, stop us in our tracks, and prevent us from pursuing what we want. This is why this short is so important as it inspires us to overcome them and chase what we want in life.
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Mission Statement
As often-insecure college students, we understand how insecurities have the power to control your life, and how you also have the power to move past them. We want to connect with others who feel the same way and show that overcoming that voice in your head is always worth it.About The Project
Two 20 something-year-olds must overcome their now personified insecurities or else miss out on a chance at a real connection.
About Insecurities
This project is a part of my senior thesis in the Honors Program at Cal State Long Beach and is my final step towards graduation. I am a film major with an emphasis on screenwriting and production management. I felt this project was important to do for my thesis because not only does it give me hands-on experience in the world of producing, but it deals with the theme of overcoming insecurities, something that I and many of my fellow students are constantly doing. We must overcome any insecurities we have about ourselves being in the film industry in order to make those first steps and establish ourselves in the industry.The Story
Insecurities centers around 20 something-year-old Sky and Grant, both in a club by themselves. When they spot each other, they want to make the first step in talking with each other and forming a connection. Before they can do so, they must overcome the now personified voice that lives in their heads, pointing out all of their flaws and why no one would want to be with them. By overcoming their insecurities, they are able to talk to each other, form a connection, and gain more confidence in themselves.Risks and Challenges
Making a short film comes with a variety of risks and challenges especially in the age of covid. Some of these include if someone tests positive during the production, not raising enough funds, conflicting schedules, or finding enough crew members.
We have a plan for each of these challenges so no matter what we will complete the film.- COVID: We have a covid plan in place that requires everyone on set to be vaccinated, have a negative covid test within the last 72 hours, and everyone is required to wear masks. We also will have a COVID COMPLIANCE OFFICER to ensure everyone is following covid protocols
- FUNDS: We have alternative plans if we do not raise enough funds on Seed&Spark. This includes having bake sales or car washes. We also have areas in our budget that we can cut back on in case we do not meet our goal.
- SCHEDULES: We will be contacting our actors well in advance and establishing alternates in the event that something happens before the dates of production.
- CREW MEMBERS: We already have our crew members picked for the production and people to fill in for positions in case of emergency.
Why should you contribute to this project?
By contributing to this project, you will not only help me in making my first short film and graduating from the honors program, but you will help create a film highlighting how difficult it is to overcome your insecurities and the effects that they can have on individuals. Funds will be used to help pay for insurance, rent equipment, compensate actors, pay for crew meals, and help us with everyday film expenses when onset.How to Help
- FOLLOW: Follow our campaign and stay up-to-date on the latest "Insecurities" news! This will help the "Insecurities" team get Seed&Spark rewards associated with building our audience. It's 100% free! & The more followers we get, the more we unlock products, services, and festival fee waivers courtesy of Seed&Spark!
- CONTRIBUTE AND PLEDGE: You can make a contribution to our film by making a pledge. We have to collect 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds. You can choose an incentive or make a pledge to a specific wishlist item. You can choose any pledge and incentive amount that fits your budget. No pledge is too small. Every dollar makes a difference in making our film possible!
- SPREAD THE WORD: The only way we will reach our crowdfunding goal is if we reach beyond our networks. Please share our campaign via your social media, email, word-of-mouth, however, you want! We can't do this without you! Here are some examples. Feel free to copy and paste!
Help CSULB student filmmaker @supermadi4140 by supporting her college thesis film INSECURITIES about overcoming insecurities in the wake of growing social pressure. Join them on @seedandspark: www.seedandspark.com/fund/insecurities
I'm so excited to see the short film INSECURITIES, by Cal State Long Beach students @supermadi4140 and @andyjrice, be made in Long Beach, CA this spring! Support them on @seedandspark: www.seedandspark.com/fund/insecurities
Thank you!!
We can't say thank you enough for all of your love and support! Together we can provide an empowering message about overcoming insecurities.
Incentives
$15
Insecure about Braces?
This level will receive a shoutout on our Instagram @insecurities.the.short.film! In order to be tagged just send us a message with your confirmation.
This level will receive
-A social media shoutout!
$25
Insecure about Weight?
Insecure about your weight? We feel you. That is why this incentive is for you! With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
$50
Insecure about Clothing
Picking out the perfect outfit can be hard leaving us all a little insecure. If this applies to you then this is the perfect level.
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
$75
Insecure about Makeup?
We all know makeup is challenging. The worst is when you think you have perfected your look inside only to realize it looks horrible in natural lighting. This incentive is for all of those who have struggled with feeling as beautiful or handsome on the outside as you are on the inside.
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
$250
Insecure about Love?
Love is the trickiest aspect of life. We all crave it and rarely ever find it causing us to be insecure in our abilities to love as a whole. If this applies then this is the tier for you.
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
-BTS access to the making of Insecurities including pictures and Videos
-Access to a virtual Q&A with the pre-production crew of the film!
$1,000
Insecure about your Career?
Are you insecure about your career choices? Then this perk is for you! You will receive a whole new title on IMDB for people to find when they inevitably look you up!
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
-BTS access to the making of Insecurities including pictures and Videos
-Access to a virtual Q&A with the pre-production crew of the film!
-An Associate Producer Credit on IMDB
-An HD download of the finished short!
Claimed: 1 of 4
$2,000
Insecure about Life?
Insecure about life in general? Don't know where you are destined to go? Feel like you have made all the wrong choices? Time to change all of that by becoming an executive producer of Insecurities with this incentive!
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
-BTS access to the making of Insecurities including pictures and Videos
-Access to a virtual Q&A with the pre-production crew of the film!
-An HD download of the finished short!
-An Executive Producer Credit on IMDB
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Claimed: 0 of 2
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
Insecure about Braces?
This level will receive a shoutout on our Instagram @insecurities.the.short.film! In order to be tagged just send us a message with your confirmation.
This level will receive
-A social media shoutout!
$25
Insecure about Weight?
Insecure about your weight? We feel you. That is why this incentive is for you! With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
$50
Insecure about Clothing
Picking out the perfect outfit can be hard leaving us all a little insecure. If this applies to you then this is the perfect level.
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
$75
Insecure about Makeup?
We all know makeup is challenging. The worst is when you think you have perfected your look inside only to realize it looks horrible in natural lighting. This incentive is for all of those who have struggled with feeling as beautiful or handsome on the outside as you are on the inside.
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
$250
Insecure about Love?
Love is the trickiest aspect of life. We all crave it and rarely ever find it causing us to be insecure in our abilities to love as a whole. If this applies then this is the tier for you.
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
-BTS access to the making of Insecurities including pictures and Videos
-Access to a virtual Q&A with the pre-production crew of the film!
$1,000
Insecure about your Career?
Are you insecure about your career choices? Then this perk is for you! You will receive a whole new title on IMDB for people to find when they inevitably look you up!
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
-BTS access to the making of Insecurities including pictures and Videos
-Access to a virtual Q&A with the pre-production crew of the film!
-An Associate Producer Credit on IMDB
-An HD download of the finished short!
Claimed: 1 of 4
$2,000
Insecure about Life?
Insecure about life in general? Don't know where you are destined to go? Feel like you have made all the wrong choices? Time to change all of that by becoming an executive producer of Insecurities with this incentive!
With this incentive, you will receive
- A shoutout on social media @insecurities.a.short.film
- A signed digital copy of art from the film drawn by the director herself!
- A thank you in the film's credits as well as on IMDB!
- An early digital screening for the film before anyone else can see it!
-BTS access to the making of Insecurities including pictures and Videos
-Access to a virtual Q&A with the pre-production crew of the film!
-An HD download of the finished short!
-An Executive Producer Credit on IMDB
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Current Team
About This Team
Madi Morgan is a 4th-year film and honors student at Cal State Long Beach. This project is a part of her Senior Honors Thesis in an effort to gain more insight into the world of producing. Madi is the writer, producer, and director of Insecurities. Previously, she has worked as a Production Assistant, 2nd Assistant Director, and Assistant Director on a variety of different projects. While this is her first time producing a short film of her own, she has background knowledge and experience in the producing world. Not only is she in the production management and screenwriting tracks at CSULB, but she is the founding president of the Producers Club. There, she has been helping to produce other students' short films to provide more opportunities and experience to the film students at Long Beach State.
Andrew J Rice is a 4th-year film student at Cal State Long Beach specializing in Screenwriting. He was added to the project after showcasing his work co-producing multiple student film projects -- which are in varied points in production. As well, Andrew has worked as a Production Assistant, Set Dresser, Post-Production Coordinator, and Actor, on a variety of projects which gave him the experience to co-produce and Act for this short film.
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