Itty Bitty
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Boobs aren't always sexy, and Davis's are ruining her life. After they triple in size from birth control, Davis (17) and her best friends begin a rescue mission to convince her mom to let her get a breast reduction.
Itty Bitty
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Boobs aren't always sexy, and Davis's are ruining her life. After they triple in size from birth control, Davis (17) and her best friends begin a rescue mission to convince her mom to let her get a breast reduction.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A week after seventeen-year-old Davis begins birth control for the first time, her boobs almost triple in size. After unpacking the trauma with her friends and an unsettling doctor’s appointment, she realizes she’ll do anything to convince her mom to let her get a breast reduction. With the help of her friends, Sydney and Maria, Davis begins a year-long mission to take control of her own body and finds herself confronted with the harsh reality of what it means to be a woman in today’s world. This movie is for anyone who’s dealt with the baggage that comes with having boobs — both literal and metaphorical.
Stories about often overlooked aspects of girlhood are some of the most important to tell. My favorite media revolves around female friendship and chosen family during pivotal moments of growing up. That said, I can count the number of those films and television shows that exist on my fingers and toes and, ones with comedy at their center, on one hand.
I’ve also found that women’s health is an issue that we haven’t quite found a way to talk about in media. It’s something that confuses me, as it’s an enormous factor that shapes us as women and girls. Girlhood and health go hand-in-hand: when we don’t have the media literacy to talk about these issues in popular culture, we find ourselves turning to our community — our female friends — for help. Based on a true story, my goal with this film is to explore the wildly insane emotional journey of teenage girlhood, changing bodies, and learning about one’s autonomy, all with a big grin across your face. This story is both incredibly niche and personal, but my hope is the themes of independence, friendship, coming into your own and community are universal.
I am so excited and feel incredibly lucky to use my directorial debut to tell a story that's literally close to my heart, with some of the most talented people I know. All funds raised for this project will go towards making it the best it can possibly be and providing working conditions that allow our team to feel creative and supported. Thank you so much for your support — I can't wait to have you along for the ride!
Davis: Our protagonist. The glue of her friends, always worries about the needs of others. The voice of reason for her loved ones, but has deep-rooted chaos waiting to be untapped.
Sydney: Davis’s best friend. Sweet, naïve, gullible, loyal, and ever the problem-solver. Wears her heart on her sleeve, the one you go to for a hug.
Maria: Davis’s other best friend. Wickedly funny, sarcastic, and tough. Absolutely ride-or-die, would break your ex’s car window if they broke your heart.
Gina: Davis’s mom. High strung, wears a skirt suit to work. A single mom who works so hard to provide for her daughter that even though she’s her whole world, she doesn’t know her like she used to.
Jim: Davis’s dad. Wears ripped jeans and Birkenstocks. Not present in Davis’s life. Chill middle-aged bachelor who somehow has rizz.
Although the film will shoot in Brooklyn, these locations are places you could find in the ethereal “anywhere": a home, a medical center, and a place to eat. Davis’s world has the staples of a small city — gritty, yet with a calmer atmosphere than Manhattan. Specifically, the short will feature three places:
- Davis's house
- A hospital waiting room
- A diner
These places burst with character, encapsulating Davis’s world, but are commonplace enough that you could imagine the story taking place in many places around the world.
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Pre-Production: Spring 2026
Production: Early Summer 2026
Post-Production: Summer / Fall 2026
Festivals & Distribution: Winter 2026-7
**Guaranteed distribution through E2AC+ Streaming on AppleTV+
Your support means the world to us! Some things you could do to help are:
- Follow the campaign to boost its visibility on Seed & Spark :)
- Share the project with friends, family, and communities who may be interested in our story!
- Pledge at any level — small contributions are genuinely impactful!!! At least 80% of our goal must be reached to keep the funds that are raised. Your donations will go towards securing locations, hiring (and paying) our incredible team, renting high quality camera and lighting gear, and keeping our team fed and happy!
THANK YOU FOR READING!!! We truly couldn't this without you and we're so grateful to have you as part of the itty bitty committee!! Stay connected to us on Instagram @ittybittyfilm for more updates <3
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $2,500
In search of the perfect Brooklyn diner, teenage bedroom, and hospital room!
Crafty and Catering
Costs $1,500
We have to keep our cast and crew fed! The hours will be fun but long, so we want to keep everyone full and happy :)
Cast and Crew
Costs $4,000
We can't make this movie without the most fantastic team of all time!!!
Equipment
Costs $3,500
For this film to look and feel real, we'll be renting camera and sound equipment to achieve high quality!
Props and Set Decoration
Costs $1,000
Where would we be without props and set decoration? This particular film relies heavily on the use of decor to immerse you in Davis's world.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
ELIANA WAXMAN (WRITER/DIRECTOR)
Eliana is a writer, producer, and director from Chicago, IL, passionate about comedy and diverse storytelling. She is currently an associate producer on the cold open team at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where she helps create, produces, and assistant directs daily topical sketches. She's worked on the production staff of Killers of the Flower Moon and Mothers’ Instinct, as well as a variety of NY-based late night and daytime television shows. In addition, she is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School of Communication and has produced numerous short films including The Sacrifice starring Josh Radnor and Aya Cash. In her spare time, she enjoys producing, editing, writing, and directing the projects of her incredibly talented friends! itty bitty is her directorial debut.
STACEY TORKELSON (PRODUCER)
Stacey is a writer, director, and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. Stacey has worked on NYC-based productions including Severance Season 1, Killers of The Flower Moon, Girls5Eva, and Saturday Night Live. Stacey worked at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as an Assistant to their Host and a Supervising Producer before leaving television production to work on the Special Events Team at Sesame Workshop. She is now a production coordinator at Meta and has been dedicating more personal time to producing and 1st Assistant Directing independent short films and features in the NYC area.
JAKE PLUNKETT (PRODUCER)
Jake Plunkett is a Peabody and Emmy award-winning producer and director known for his work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Hulu Summer Election Special (2016), The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015), and Saturday Night Live. He also dabbles in commercial work and was recently the co-executive producer on CBS’ Pickled starring Stephen Colbert. He has just began his role as the Vice President of Production at Betches Media.
GRACE WARD (LINE PRODUCER)
Grace Ward’s filmmaking journey began in Papua New Guinea, where she worked in media and marketing for NGOs and crossed paths with BBC and Nat Geo crews — an experience that set her on the path to producing. She moved to New York to attend the New York Film Academy and has since produced over ten short films, with work screening at festivals like HollyShorts and Tribeca. Grace is the Co-Founder of Dark Sun Pictures and has worked in development for Chick Entertainment while freelancing in production management across documentary, narrative, and commercial projects. Her credits include award-winning series, music videos, features, and television, with collaborators including RadicalMedia, HBO, and Netflix. Grace is passionate about building strong creative teams and telling stories that explore identity and the environments that shape us.
RILEY PATTERSON (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)
Riley is a filmmaker who specializes in cinematography, camera operating, and production design. She works professionally in New York City as a Camera Operator and Steadicam Operator, and Underwater Camera Operator for productions including Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Riley graduated with a BFA in Filmmaking at UNCSA with a concentration in cinematography. She has co-produced and shot numerous short films and music videos in the NYC area.
ZOYA ANSARI (ASSOCIATE PRODUCER)
Zoya Ansari is a writer/actor from Alpharetta, Georgia, based in New York City. This past summer, she made her international stage debut at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival in the stage production of Saloon Girls. Alongside her good friend, she also recently completed a short screenplay titled Aisle Nine. She has worked on short films Saint Libby as a producer and In Lieu of Flowers as a production coordinator. Previously, Zoya worked on the production and writing staff of multiple live productions including Late Night with Seth Meyers and Saturday Night Live.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A week after seventeen-year-old Davis begins birth control for the first time, her boobs almost triple in size. After unpacking the trauma with her friends and an unsettling doctor’s appointment, she realizes she’ll do anything to convince her mom to let her get a breast reduction. With the help of her friends, Sydney and Maria, Davis begins a year-long mission to take control of her own body and finds herself confronted with the harsh reality of what it means to be a woman in today’s world. This movie is for anyone who’s dealt with the baggage that comes with having boobs — both literal and metaphorical.
Stories about often overlooked aspects of girlhood are some of the most important to tell. My favorite media revolves around female friendship and chosen family during pivotal moments of growing up. That said, I can count the number of those films and television shows that exist on my fingers and toes and, ones with comedy at their center, on one hand.
I’ve also found that women’s health is an issue that we haven’t quite found a way to talk about in media. It’s something that confuses me, as it’s an enormous factor that shapes us as women and girls. Girlhood and health go hand-in-hand: when we don’t have the media literacy to talk about these issues in popular culture, we find ourselves turning to our community — our female friends — for help. Based on a true story, my goal with this film is to explore the wildly insane emotional journey of teenage girlhood, changing bodies, and learning about one’s autonomy, all with a big grin across your face. This story is both incredibly niche and personal, but my hope is the themes of independence, friendship, coming into your own and community are universal.
I am so excited and feel incredibly lucky to use my directorial debut to tell a story that's literally close to my heart, with some of the most talented people I know. All funds raised for this project will go towards making it the best it can possibly be and providing working conditions that allow our team to feel creative and supported. Thank you so much for your support — I can't wait to have you along for the ride!
Davis: Our protagonist. The glue of her friends, always worries about the needs of others. The voice of reason for her loved ones, but has deep-rooted chaos waiting to be untapped.
Sydney: Davis’s best friend. Sweet, naïve, gullible, loyal, and ever the problem-solver. Wears her heart on her sleeve, the one you go to for a hug.
Maria: Davis’s other best friend. Wickedly funny, sarcastic, and tough. Absolutely ride-or-die, would break your ex’s car window if they broke your heart.
Gina: Davis’s mom. High strung, wears a skirt suit to work. A single mom who works so hard to provide for her daughter that even though she’s her whole world, she doesn’t know her like she used to.
Jim: Davis’s dad. Wears ripped jeans and Birkenstocks. Not present in Davis’s life. Chill middle-aged bachelor who somehow has rizz.
Although the film will shoot in Brooklyn, these locations are places you could find in the ethereal “anywhere": a home, a medical center, and a place to eat. Davis’s world has the staples of a small city — gritty, yet with a calmer atmosphere than Manhattan. Specifically, the short will feature three places:
- Davis's house
- A hospital waiting room
- A diner
These places burst with character, encapsulating Davis’s world, but are commonplace enough that you could imagine the story taking place in many places around the world.
Pre-Production: Spring 2026
Production: Early Summer 2026
Post-Production: Summer / Fall 2026
Festivals & Distribution: Winter 2026-7
**Guaranteed distribution through E2AC+ Streaming on AppleTV+
Your support means the world to us! Some things you could do to help are:
- Follow the campaign to boost its visibility on Seed & Spark :)
- Share the project with friends, family, and communities who may be interested in our story!
- Pledge at any level — small contributions are genuinely impactful!!! At least 80% of our goal must be reached to keep the funds that are raised. Your donations will go towards securing locations, hiring (and paying) our incredible team, renting high quality camera and lighting gear, and keeping our team fed and happy!
THANK YOU FOR READING!!! We truly couldn't this without you and we're so grateful to have you as part of the itty bitty committee!! Stay connected to us on Instagram @ittybittyfilm for more updates <3
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $2,500
In search of the perfect Brooklyn diner, teenage bedroom, and hospital room!
Crafty and Catering
Costs $1,500
We have to keep our cast and crew fed! The hours will be fun but long, so we want to keep everyone full and happy :)
Cast and Crew
Costs $4,000
We can't make this movie without the most fantastic team of all time!!!
Equipment
Costs $3,500
For this film to look and feel real, we'll be renting camera and sound equipment to achieve high quality!
Props and Set Decoration
Costs $1,000
Where would we be without props and set decoration? This particular film relies heavily on the use of decor to immerse you in Davis's world.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
ELIANA WAXMAN (WRITER/DIRECTOR)
Eliana is a writer, producer, and director from Chicago, IL, passionate about comedy and diverse storytelling. She is currently an associate producer on the cold open team at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where she helps create, produces, and assistant directs daily topical sketches. She's worked on the production staff of Killers of the Flower Moon and Mothers’ Instinct, as well as a variety of NY-based late night and daytime television shows. In addition, she is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School of Communication and has produced numerous short films including The Sacrifice starring Josh Radnor and Aya Cash. In her spare time, she enjoys producing, editing, writing, and directing the projects of her incredibly talented friends! itty bitty is her directorial debut.
STACEY TORKELSON (PRODUCER)
Stacey is a writer, director, and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. Stacey has worked on NYC-based productions including Severance Season 1, Killers of The Flower Moon, Girls5Eva, and Saturday Night Live. Stacey worked at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as an Assistant to their Host and a Supervising Producer before leaving television production to work on the Special Events Team at Sesame Workshop. She is now a production coordinator at Meta and has been dedicating more personal time to producing and 1st Assistant Directing independent short films and features in the NYC area.
JAKE PLUNKETT (PRODUCER)
Jake Plunkett is a Peabody and Emmy award-winning producer and director known for his work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Hulu Summer Election Special (2016), The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015), and Saturday Night Live. He also dabbles in commercial work and was recently the co-executive producer on CBS’ Pickled starring Stephen Colbert. He has just began his role as the Vice President of Production at Betches Media.
GRACE WARD (LINE PRODUCER)
Grace Ward’s filmmaking journey began in Papua New Guinea, where she worked in media and marketing for NGOs and crossed paths with BBC and Nat Geo crews — an experience that set her on the path to producing. She moved to New York to attend the New York Film Academy and has since produced over ten short films, with work screening at festivals like HollyShorts and Tribeca. Grace is the Co-Founder of Dark Sun Pictures and has worked in development for Chick Entertainment while freelancing in production management across documentary, narrative, and commercial projects. Her credits include award-winning series, music videos, features, and television, with collaborators including RadicalMedia, HBO, and Netflix. Grace is passionate about building strong creative teams and telling stories that explore identity and the environments that shape us.
RILEY PATTERSON (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)
Riley is a filmmaker who specializes in cinematography, camera operating, and production design. She works professionally in New York City as a Camera Operator and Steadicam Operator, and Underwater Camera Operator for productions including Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Riley graduated with a BFA in Filmmaking at UNCSA with a concentration in cinematography. She has co-produced and shot numerous short films and music videos in the NYC area.
ZOYA ANSARI (ASSOCIATE PRODUCER)
Zoya Ansari is a writer/actor from Alpharetta, Georgia, based in New York City. This past summer, she made her international stage debut at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival in the stage production of Saloon Girls. Alongside her good friend, she also recently completed a short screenplay titled Aisle Nine. She has worked on short films Saint Libby as a producer and In Lieu of Flowers as a production coordinator. Previously, Zoya worked on the production and writing staff of multiple live productions including Late Night with Seth Meyers and Saturday Night Live.