Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock
Montclair, New Jersey | Film Short
Drama
One oppressive institution, two rebellious teens, and an uprising that will change everything. Interested in carefully smashing the patriarchy? Then consider contributing to our project!
Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock
Montclair, New Jersey | Film Short
Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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One oppressive institution, two rebellious teens, and an uprising that will change everything. Interested in carefully smashing the patriarchy? Then consider contributing to our project!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In the past, feminist movements have been lost in the tenacious machinery of gender fascism, but that doesn't mean they were forgotten. Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock invokes the grrl riot energy of past feminist movements to embrace a new, fun, fresh feminism. One that stands for the rights and empowerment of all women and takes seriously the differences among women, including identities based on radicalization, sexuality, economic status, nationality, religion, and language.
Don't chew gum. Don't talk back. Don't wear short skirts. These are just a few of the rules Annie and Veronica must follow every single day at St. Agnes Academy. No ifs, ands, or buts.
Until one day, both girls fight back. Rather than abide by archaic orders, the two rebellious teens break out of their shells and challenge the status quo. In the process, they transform not only themselves but also the destructive culture of their Catholic high school.
Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock invokes the grrl riot energy of past feminist movements to embrace a new, fun, fresh feminism. One that ultimately changes the world.
A Texas native, Samantha Williams made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning hit musical Dear Evan Hansen playing the principal role of Alana Beck when she was in her junior year at Pace University. Now in her senior year, she is honored to be sharing a story so close to her heart as she returns to Broadway as Emmie in Caroline, or Change. Most recently, Samantha was seen reprising the role of Alana Beck on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Maddie made her LA debut in COMFORT WOMEN at the LA Theatre Center in August of 2019, at age 18 just after graduating the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX. She then decided to permanently move to Los Angeles and continue her Acting career. Maddie shot her first "Guest Star" role in February of 2020.
Tommy Schrider is a New York based actor known for The Americans, Person of Interest, and The Blacklist. Broadway: War Horse. Off-Broadway: Macbeth (TFANA); Septimus and Clarissa (Ripe Time); Close Ties (EST); Acts of Mercy, St. Crispin's Day (Rattlestick); She Stoops to Conquer, Pigtown (Irish Rep); RACE (Classic Stage).
Our goal is to empower women and BIPOC behind the camera. Led by a team of all women, we are hiring from a pool of highly talented, diverse individuals who will make this movie possible. We are a ragtag bunch of independent filmmakers who know how to make a dollar stretch as far as it can. Your contributions, no matter the size, will help make this project the best it can be!
To keep everyone safe, we've scheduled our shoot dates for fall 2021 in hopes the situation in NY/NJ will improve. We expect that a majority of cast and crew will be fully vaccinated by this time. On set, proper PPE will be provided. Testing will be required for anyone working on location. All pre-production meetings and casting sessions are being held virtually. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of all involved.
- Following our campaign here to help us gain support from Seed and Spark!
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @JesusWouldHaveLovedPunkRock to stay updated on our journey!
- Share our campaign and social pages to help us reach a wider audience and get this project made!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production Design
Costs $400
Crosses, bibles, wall crucifix, classroom projectors, we need 'em all!
Costumes
Costs $300
Uniforms...we're going to need a lot of them!
Sound Operator + Equipment
Costs $800
Hearing is believing!
Camera Team
Costs $1,000
We're hiring a talented crew behind the camera!
Keep us Fed!
Costs $400
A full crew is a happy crew!
Locations
Costs $1,200
A church, confession booth, and an entire high school- they ain't cheap!
Transportation
Costs $800
Could you give us a lift? Moving a crew of people isn't easy!
Production Staff
Costs $1,000
Our mighty AD and PAs will keep us going all day long!
Festival Submissions
Costs $500
We'd love to share this film with as many people as we can!
Camera Package
Costs $2,000
Can't shoot a movie without a camera!
Lighting Team
Costs $1,000
Light pouring in through stained glass windows...let's make it happen!
Hospitality
Costs $600
Lodging for our cast & COVID safety precautions!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
DIRECTOR - Abbey George
Abbey produced her first film in 2018. Since then Abbey has worked on dozens of projects as both director and producer, cultivating a network of filmmakers, writers, and producers in the New York tri-state area. Through her work, Abbey is interested in exploring the intersection of gender roles and religion.
Check out her website here: https://www.theabbeygeorge.com/
SCREENWRITER - Charlotte Martin
Charlotte T. Martin is a screenwriter, playwright, and otherwise all-purpose writer. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama, where she was first exposed to the sheer terror of having her scripts not only read aloud, but performed in front of people. It went well.
Her short script, Melissa, was one of five projects selected for Tribeca Film Institutes’s Through Her Lens program in 2019. Charlotte is currently developing the feature version of this project.
Check out her website here: https://www.charlottethewriter.com/
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Eddie Yasin
Eddie Yasin is a New Jersey/New York based cinematographer and colorist. While pursuing a BFA in film, Eddie has expanded his portfolio through collaborations with the broadcast and media department of the Union County board of Chosen Freeholders and various narrative pieces. After completing his degree, Eddie has worked on dozens of projects ranging from commercials, narrative films, music videos, and documentaries.
Check out his portfolio here: https://eddieyasin.net/
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & LOCATIONS MANAGER - Sean Arnold
Sean Arnold is a Location Manager, Producer, and Assistant Director. He studied at Montclair State University earning a BFA in Filmmaking. Sean loves the early process of making a film. As a Location Manager, being able to visualize a scene in a particular space truly excites him. His work with larger companies such as Viacom, Discovery, and various others have helped him gain the knowledge to put together a quality production.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In the past, feminist movements have been lost in the tenacious machinery of gender fascism, but that doesn't mean they were forgotten. Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock invokes the grrl riot energy of past feminist movements to embrace a new, fun, fresh feminism. One that stands for the rights and empowerment of all women and takes seriously the differences among women, including identities based on radicalization, sexuality, economic status, nationality, religion, and language.
Don't chew gum. Don't talk back. Don't wear short skirts. These are just a few of the rules Annie and Veronica must follow every single day at St. Agnes Academy. No ifs, ands, or buts.
Until one day, both girls fight back. Rather than abide by archaic orders, the two rebellious teens break out of their shells and challenge the status quo. In the process, they transform not only themselves but also the destructive culture of their Catholic high school.
Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock invokes the grrl riot energy of past feminist movements to embrace a new, fun, fresh feminism. One that ultimately changes the world.
A Texas native, Samantha Williams made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning hit musical Dear Evan Hansen playing the principal role of Alana Beck when she was in her junior year at Pace University. Now in her senior year, she is honored to be sharing a story so close to her heart as she returns to Broadway as Emmie in Caroline, or Change. Most recently, Samantha was seen reprising the role of Alana Beck on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Maddie made her LA debut in COMFORT WOMEN at the LA Theatre Center in August of 2019, at age 18 just after graduating the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX. She then decided to permanently move to Los Angeles and continue her Acting career. Maddie shot her first "Guest Star" role in February of 2020.
Tommy Schrider is a New York based actor known for The Americans, Person of Interest, and The Blacklist. Broadway: War Horse. Off-Broadway: Macbeth (TFANA); Septimus and Clarissa (Ripe Time); Close Ties (EST); Acts of Mercy, St. Crispin's Day (Rattlestick); She Stoops to Conquer, Pigtown (Irish Rep); RACE (Classic Stage).
Our goal is to empower women and BIPOC behind the camera. Led by a team of all women, we are hiring from a pool of highly talented, diverse individuals who will make this movie possible. We are a ragtag bunch of independent filmmakers who know how to make a dollar stretch as far as it can. Your contributions, no matter the size, will help make this project the best it can be!
To keep everyone safe, we've scheduled our shoot dates for fall 2021 in hopes the situation in NY/NJ will improve. We expect that a majority of cast and crew will be fully vaccinated by this time. On set, proper PPE will be provided. Testing will be required for anyone working on location. All pre-production meetings and casting sessions are being held virtually. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of all involved.
- Following our campaign here to help us gain support from Seed and Spark!
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @JesusWouldHaveLovedPunkRock to stay updated on our journey!
- Share our campaign and social pages to help us reach a wider audience and get this project made!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production Design
Costs $400
Crosses, bibles, wall crucifix, classroom projectors, we need 'em all!
Costumes
Costs $300
Uniforms...we're going to need a lot of them!
Sound Operator + Equipment
Costs $800
Hearing is believing!
Camera Team
Costs $1,000
We're hiring a talented crew behind the camera!
Keep us Fed!
Costs $400
A full crew is a happy crew!
Locations
Costs $1,200
A church, confession booth, and an entire high school- they ain't cheap!
Transportation
Costs $800
Could you give us a lift? Moving a crew of people isn't easy!
Production Staff
Costs $1,000
Our mighty AD and PAs will keep us going all day long!
Festival Submissions
Costs $500
We'd love to share this film with as many people as we can!
Camera Package
Costs $2,000
Can't shoot a movie without a camera!
Lighting Team
Costs $1,000
Light pouring in through stained glass windows...let's make it happen!
Hospitality
Costs $600
Lodging for our cast & COVID safety precautions!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
DIRECTOR - Abbey George
Abbey produced her first film in 2018. Since then Abbey has worked on dozens of projects as both director and producer, cultivating a network of filmmakers, writers, and producers in the New York tri-state area. Through her work, Abbey is interested in exploring the intersection of gender roles and religion.
Check out her website here: https://www.theabbeygeorge.com/
SCREENWRITER - Charlotte Martin
Charlotte T. Martin is a screenwriter, playwright, and otherwise all-purpose writer. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama, where she was first exposed to the sheer terror of having her scripts not only read aloud, but performed in front of people. It went well.
Her short script, Melissa, was one of five projects selected for Tribeca Film Institutes’s Through Her Lens program in 2019. Charlotte is currently developing the feature version of this project.
Check out her website here: https://www.charlottethewriter.com/
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Eddie Yasin
Eddie Yasin is a New Jersey/New York based cinematographer and colorist. While pursuing a BFA in film, Eddie has expanded his portfolio through collaborations with the broadcast and media department of the Union County board of Chosen Freeholders and various narrative pieces. After completing his degree, Eddie has worked on dozens of projects ranging from commercials, narrative films, music videos, and documentaries.
Check out his portfolio here: https://eddieyasin.net/
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & LOCATIONS MANAGER - Sean Arnold
Sean Arnold is a Location Manager, Producer, and Assistant Director. He studied at Montclair State University earning a BFA in Filmmaking. Sean loves the early process of making a film. As a Location Manager, being able to visualize a scene in a particular space truly excites him. His work with larger companies such as Viacom, Discovery, and various others have helped him gain the knowledge to put together a quality production.