It Happened One Weekend
Indianapolis, Indiana | Film Feature
Romantic Comedy
Julia and Aaron are friends. Everyone thinks they’re dating. They’re not. But should they?
It Happened One Weekend
Indianapolis, Indiana | Film Feature
Romantic Comedy
1 Campaigns | Indiana, United States
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Julia and Aaron are friends. Everyone thinks they’re dating. They’re not. But should they?
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Another Indie Film About The Love Lives of People in Their Late-Twenties
There's no shortage of films about people in their late-twenties who are struggling in the dating scene. And the concept of friends trying to decide if they should date is almost its own sub-genre within romantic comedies. But there's a reason these stories keep getting told: dating is complicated!
We aren't looking to add another film to the indie rom-com genre just for the fun of it. I believe if you're going to tell a story that's been told before, you should update it for the current times. My goal is to craft a film that looks more true to life. Our film is an honest look at the feelings that can grow between two friends—especially between two friends who are looking for love.
-Zac
The Story
Julia is a wedding photographer. That pays the bills, but she has more artistic ambitions. She’s more of a realist when it comes to relationships. Aaron is a copywriter by day, screenwriter by night. He’s a hopeless romantic who sees signs in everything. Aaron and Julia have become close friends over the years. They confide in each other and enjoy killing time together.
When we first meet Aaron and Julia they are both seeing someone—though they don't consider these relationships to be anything serious. The story is set in motion when both of their relationships fall apart at the beginning of the weekend. This blows up their weekend plans, but sets the stage for Aaron and Julia to spend the weekend together. Spending all this time together causes hidden feelings to rise, forcing Julia and Aaron to explore if they should be more than friends.
Tone & Style
Black and white images naturally evoke the feeling of nostalgia or romance. For this film, hopefully, the black and white images will evoke both. This is a seminal moment in Julia and Aaron’s friendship — one they’ll look back on when they think about the story of their relationship. Julia and Aaron are also looking for love. For them, it feels like romance is just around the corner.
It Happened One Weekend is heavily inspired by films like Frances Ha, When Harry Met Sally..., Girlfriends, The Apartment, Drinking Buddies, I Knew Her Well, It Happened One Night, and too many French New Wave films to count.
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Indy
I moved to Indianapolis in 2016. I've made five short films here. I love shooting in Indy. Film audiences around the U.S. are used to seeing cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago in movies. It’s time they get to see Indianapolis on the big screen.
Relationship Experts
Okay...our cast and crew aren't actual relationship experts. But we are real people who have had to navigate our way through the dating scene. We've had our hearts broken, and we've broken other people's hearts along the way. So while we aren't experts, we do know what we are talking about when it comes to relationships (there's a reason we aren't making a movie about rocket science).
Production
Our film will begin principal photography in September. Your contribution will help make sure our team has everything they need to succeed. The money we raise will go toward paying crew, renting gear, feeding the cast & crew, location fees, and all the other fun logistics that go into making a film.
Filmmaking During A Pandemic
Thankfully our cast and crew is fully vaccinated. That being said, we will take the necessary precautions to make sure everyone is as safe as possible on set. We love making movies with our friends, but we also love our friends more. We want everyone to remain healthy.
How To Help
Every contribution goes 100% into the making of this film. Spreading the word about our film and what are we aiming to accomplish will also be a huge help!
Follow Along
To stay updated on the progress of the film, follow this page, sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media:
- Get Email newsletters
- Instagram - @afewfriendsfilms
- Twitter - @zaccooper
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afewfriendsfilms
Check Out Our Work!
If you want to get to know us even better, check out our past work over on Vimeo!
- A Few Friends - https://vimeo.com/afewfriends
- Zac Cooper - https://vimeo.com/zaccooper
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $4,320
This will grant us greater access to locations, and opens up the possibility of renting locations.
Wardrobe
Costs $525
To avoid an R rating, we need to make sure the actors have clothes to wear.
Art department
Costs $1,475
The art department will help bring the character's world to life.
Equipment rental
Costs $2,000
Lets us rent the tools needed to tell our story and see the world through our characters's eyes.
Hard drives
Costs $300
We're going to be shooting a lot of footage! It's going to have to be stored somewhere.
Crew
Costs $3,900
Help pay the crew for their time on set.
Production insurance
Costs $1,000
Safety first! But things happen. We want to make sure we're covered.
Food
Costs $1,480
A well fed crew is a happy crew.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Zac Cooper
Actor/Writer/Director
Zac is a writer and director living in Indianapolis. Since he moved to Indiana in 2016, he has directed six short films. His work has been shown at the Indy Film Fest and the Indy Shorts International Film Festival.
Merry Moore
Actor
Merry is an actor from Raleigh, North Carolina. Merry and Zac met in school and have been collaborating ever since. Her natural charm and wit effortlessly pops off the screen.
Taylor Dekker
Director of Photography
Taylor is a camera assistant in New York City. He’s worked on a variety of projects: features, tv shows, commercials, and music videos. Taylor and Zac have collaborated on multiple short films.
Shelby Watson
Sound Mixer
Shelby is a sound mixer from Louisville. Shelby has worked on several features and television shows. You can find his name in the credits for Tiger King.
Kurtis Bowersock
Producer
Kurtis is a writer/director/producer in Indianapolis. With a background in construction and a fine arts degree, he’s a jack of all trades. His short film Other Fish is currently on the festival circuit.
Victoria Britton
Producer
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Victoria is a producer living in Fort Wayne. She has experience working in news and in film. Victoria recently worked as an associate producer on a feature film shooting in Fort Wayne. She's writing and directing an original short film slated to come out this winter.
Matt McMahon
Producer
Matty is a writer, director, producer, and editor. His directorial work has been featured from the Oakland Museum to MTV. He regularly produces, directs, and edits for national commercial campaigns, music videos, and short films.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Another Indie Film About The Love Lives of People in Their Late-Twenties
There's no shortage of films about people in their late-twenties who are struggling in the dating scene. And the concept of friends trying to decide if they should date is almost its own sub-genre within romantic comedies. But there's a reason these stories keep getting told: dating is complicated!
We aren't looking to add another film to the indie rom-com genre just for the fun of it. I believe if you're going to tell a story that's been told before, you should update it for the current times. My goal is to craft a film that looks more true to life. Our film is an honest look at the feelings that can grow between two friends—especially between two friends who are looking for love.
-Zac
The Story
Julia is a wedding photographer. That pays the bills, but she has more artistic ambitions. She’s more of a realist when it comes to relationships. Aaron is a copywriter by day, screenwriter by night. He’s a hopeless romantic who sees signs in everything. Aaron and Julia have become close friends over the years. They confide in each other and enjoy killing time together.
When we first meet Aaron and Julia they are both seeing someone—though they don't consider these relationships to be anything serious. The story is set in motion when both of their relationships fall apart at the beginning of the weekend. This blows up their weekend plans, but sets the stage for Aaron and Julia to spend the weekend together. Spending all this time together causes hidden feelings to rise, forcing Julia and Aaron to explore if they should be more than friends.
Tone & Style
Black and white images naturally evoke the feeling of nostalgia or romance. For this film, hopefully, the black and white images will evoke both. This is a seminal moment in Julia and Aaron’s friendship — one they’ll look back on when they think about the story of their relationship. Julia and Aaron are also looking for love. For them, it feels like romance is just around the corner.
It Happened One Weekend is heavily inspired by films like Frances Ha, When Harry Met Sally..., Girlfriends, The Apartment, Drinking Buddies, I Knew Her Well, It Happened One Night, and too many French New Wave films to count.
Indy
I moved to Indianapolis in 2016. I've made five short films here. I love shooting in Indy. Film audiences around the U.S. are used to seeing cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago in movies. It’s time they get to see Indianapolis on the big screen.
Relationship Experts
Okay...our cast and crew aren't actual relationship experts. But we are real people who have had to navigate our way through the dating scene. We've had our hearts broken, and we've broken other people's hearts along the way. So while we aren't experts, we do know what we are talking about when it comes to relationships (there's a reason we aren't making a movie about rocket science).
Production
Our film will begin principal photography in September. Your contribution will help make sure our team has everything they need to succeed. The money we raise will go toward paying crew, renting gear, feeding the cast & crew, location fees, and all the other fun logistics that go into making a film.
Filmmaking During A Pandemic
Thankfully our cast and crew is fully vaccinated. That being said, we will take the necessary precautions to make sure everyone is as safe as possible on set. We love making movies with our friends, but we also love our friends more. We want everyone to remain healthy.
How To Help
Every contribution goes 100% into the making of this film. Spreading the word about our film and what are we aiming to accomplish will also be a huge help!
Follow Along
To stay updated on the progress of the film, follow this page, sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media:
- Get Email newsletters
- Instagram - @afewfriendsfilms
- Twitter - @zaccooper
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afewfriendsfilms
Check Out Our Work!
If you want to get to know us even better, check out our past work over on Vimeo!
- A Few Friends - https://vimeo.com/afewfriends
- Zac Cooper - https://vimeo.com/zaccooper
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $4,320
This will grant us greater access to locations, and opens up the possibility of renting locations.
Wardrobe
Costs $525
To avoid an R rating, we need to make sure the actors have clothes to wear.
Art department
Costs $1,475
The art department will help bring the character's world to life.
Equipment rental
Costs $2,000
Lets us rent the tools needed to tell our story and see the world through our characters's eyes.
Hard drives
Costs $300
We're going to be shooting a lot of footage! It's going to have to be stored somewhere.
Crew
Costs $3,900
Help pay the crew for their time on set.
Production insurance
Costs $1,000
Safety first! But things happen. We want to make sure we're covered.
Food
Costs $1,480
A well fed crew is a happy crew.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Zac Cooper
Actor/Writer/Director
Zac is a writer and director living in Indianapolis. Since he moved to Indiana in 2016, he has directed six short films. His work has been shown at the Indy Film Fest and the Indy Shorts International Film Festival.
Merry Moore
Actor
Merry is an actor from Raleigh, North Carolina. Merry and Zac met in school and have been collaborating ever since. Her natural charm and wit effortlessly pops off the screen.
Taylor Dekker
Director of Photography
Taylor is a camera assistant in New York City. He’s worked on a variety of projects: features, tv shows, commercials, and music videos. Taylor and Zac have collaborated on multiple short films.
Shelby Watson
Sound Mixer
Shelby is a sound mixer from Louisville. Shelby has worked on several features and television shows. You can find his name in the credits for Tiger King.
Kurtis Bowersock
Producer
Kurtis is a writer/director/producer in Indianapolis. With a background in construction and a fine arts degree, he’s a jack of all trades. His short film Other Fish is currently on the festival circuit.
Victoria Britton
Producer
Victoria is a producer living in Fort Wayne. She has experience working in news and in film. Victoria recently worked as an associate producer on a feature film shooting in Fort Wayne. She's writing and directing an original short film slated to come out this winter.
Matt McMahon
Producer
Matty is a writer, director, producer, and editor. His directorial work has been featured from the Oakland Museum to MTV. He regularly produces, directs, and edits for national commercial campaigns, music videos, and short films.