JULIE BABY
Austin, Texas | Film Short
Drama, Family
Whore (noun) \ ˈhȯr 1 : a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money 2 : a female who is out of line
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Whore (noun) \ ˈhȯr 1 : a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money 2 : a female who is out of line
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Growing up the youngest of five kids without a lot of money, I was keenly aware of my place within my family and society as a child and a girl. Needless to say, I did not grow up with a camera in hand. But what I did have were mountains of family photos and slides which I spent hours pouring over and 6 older family members who are some of the best storytellers I know. Deeply interested in the shifts and turns within family relationships, I come to fillmmaking with a true love and commitment to telling stories that represent those. Bringing with me my background in cinéma vérité, my narrative films are grounded in a realism that pervades the storytelling from script to screen.
JULIE BABY is fundamentally about the passing on of shame from one woman to another. All too often, this hand-off occurs within our most intimate relationships, the family, and starts at a young age. Though love is there, carelessness and hurt can be too. JULIE BABY explores all of this as 7-year-old Julie goes from being called a baby to a whore in the span of an afternoon. Not one to be told anything, Julie investigates these words for herself. In doing so, she discovers not only the power of self-identification but also her ability to stand up for others facing bullying.
When all she wants is to be the center of attention on her birthday, 7-year-old JULIE gets in trouble for name calling at school. She discovers what the world defines as a whore when she gets caught up in a domestic fight between a man and a woman at a gas station. Her birthday unravels further when she returns home to discover her mother is drunk and her sister is bailing on her birthday plans. Intent on celebrating somehow, she is left to play all of the cards in her hand to try to bring her family together around her, ultimately getting caught in the fray between them.
We are seeking your contribution to a $9,700 crowdfunding campaign to complete our production budget!
With your generosity, we will be able to pay our production costs in November 2021 of:
- Cast compensation
- Cast travel and accomodation
- Location rentals
- Costumes
- Production design
- Catering and craft services
We are on the precipice of starting Production! We've cast Julie Baby and secured locations; we've found our crew and sourced our crafty! Your contribution will help fund these up-front costs of starting Production. Contribute today and help us make this film possible!
Check out our exciting incentives to see which perks you will receive for your contribution.
Still from "On Edge", writ/dir Emily Grooms
CONTRIBUTE - 100% of your contribution goes towards our production costs.
FOLLOW - We're on Facebook and Instagram @juliebabyfilm
SHARE - Share, post, and comment to help bring JULIE BABY to your network. You never know who you might reach!
SPREAD THE WORD - The old fashioned way! Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about JULIE BABY and how they, too, can help bring this story to life.
Still from "El Fantasma", cinematographer Carlos Estrada
A letter from our writer/director, Emily:
The first time I was told I looked sexy I was 9 years old. My teenage sister sat me down and showed me a picture of myself dressed up in a silk nightgown and heels, told me I looked hyper sexy and asked why I did it. What had been a fun, glamorous make believe at womanhood suddenly turned shameful and bad. Then, at 10 years old, I watched as my 12-year-old sister was called a whore for the first time. Nothing to do with the meaning of the word, everything to do with its intended effect. I decided then to make sure that never happened to me. I hid, stayed quiet, and kept anything remotely interesting a secret. But the word came anyway.
Julie Baby is a love letter to its characters: sisters who are always pulling together and apart and a mother struggling to take care of herself much less her two daughters. It is a coming-of-age story told with the frustration of women who are trying to love each other and love themselves, and failing to do any of it well.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast Compensation
Costs $5,000
We are bringing in the best talent from around the country to focus on performance.
Locations
Costs $1,500
Apartment, gas station, school, car - that's it!
Cast Travel
Costs $500
Cover the plane flights of our actress for LAURA and her mom, coming in from Georgia for the shoot.
Costumes
Costs $200
A sparkly sequin dress, a birthday girl crown, a feather boa. 3 key cast and 3 day players to dress!
Catering and Craft Services
Costs $1,500
Help us feed around 20 people per day for our 9 day shoot!
Production Design
Costs $1,000
Help us transform our spaces into truly lived in worlds.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is predominantly made up of womxn with an acute understanding of how words shape the human experience. From culturally, racially, economically and gender diverse backgrounds, we are committed to compassionately and truthfully communicating this story that each person can connect with.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Growing up the youngest of five kids without a lot of money, I was keenly aware of my place within my family and society as a child and a girl. Needless to say, I did not grow up with a camera in hand. But what I did have were mountains of family photos and slides which I spent hours pouring over and 6 older family members who are some of the best storytellers I know. Deeply interested in the shifts and turns within family relationships, I come to fillmmaking with a true love and commitment to telling stories that represent those. Bringing with me my background in cinéma vérité, my narrative films are grounded in a realism that pervades the storytelling from script to screen.
JULIE BABY is fundamentally about the passing on of shame from one woman to another. All too often, this hand-off occurs within our most intimate relationships, the family, and starts at a young age. Though love is there, carelessness and hurt can be too. JULIE BABY explores all of this as 7-year-old Julie goes from being called a baby to a whore in the span of an afternoon. Not one to be told anything, Julie investigates these words for herself. In doing so, she discovers not only the power of self-identification but also her ability to stand up for others facing bullying.
When all she wants is to be the center of attention on her birthday, 7-year-old JULIE gets in trouble for name calling at school. She discovers what the world defines as a whore when she gets caught up in a domestic fight between a man and a woman at a gas station. Her birthday unravels further when she returns home to discover her mother is drunk and her sister is bailing on her birthday plans. Intent on celebrating somehow, she is left to play all of the cards in her hand to try to bring her family together around her, ultimately getting caught in the fray between them.
We are seeking your contribution to a $9,700 crowdfunding campaign to complete our production budget!
With your generosity, we will be able to pay our production costs in November 2021 of:
- Cast compensation
- Cast travel and accomodation
- Location rentals
- Costumes
- Production design
- Catering and craft services
We are on the precipice of starting Production! We've cast Julie Baby and secured locations; we've found our crew and sourced our crafty! Your contribution will help fund these up-front costs of starting Production. Contribute today and help us make this film possible!
Check out our exciting incentives to see which perks you will receive for your contribution.
Still from "On Edge", writ/dir Emily Grooms
CONTRIBUTE - 100% of your contribution goes towards our production costs.
FOLLOW - We're on Facebook and Instagram @juliebabyfilm
SHARE - Share, post, and comment to help bring JULIE BABY to your network. You never know who you might reach!
SPREAD THE WORD - The old fashioned way! Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about JULIE BABY and how they, too, can help bring this story to life.
Still from "El Fantasma", cinematographer Carlos Estrada
A letter from our writer/director, Emily:
The first time I was told I looked sexy I was 9 years old. My teenage sister sat me down and showed me a picture of myself dressed up in a silk nightgown and heels, told me I looked hyper sexy and asked why I did it. What had been a fun, glamorous make believe at womanhood suddenly turned shameful and bad. Then, at 10 years old, I watched as my 12-year-old sister was called a whore for the first time. Nothing to do with the meaning of the word, everything to do with its intended effect. I decided then to make sure that never happened to me. I hid, stayed quiet, and kept anything remotely interesting a secret. But the word came anyway.
Julie Baby is a love letter to its characters: sisters who are always pulling together and apart and a mother struggling to take care of herself much less her two daughters. It is a coming-of-age story told with the frustration of women who are trying to love each other and love themselves, and failing to do any of it well.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast Compensation
Costs $5,000
We are bringing in the best talent from around the country to focus on performance.
Locations
Costs $1,500
Apartment, gas station, school, car - that's it!
Cast Travel
Costs $500
Cover the plane flights of our actress for LAURA and her mom, coming in from Georgia for the shoot.
Costumes
Costs $200
A sparkly sequin dress, a birthday girl crown, a feather boa. 3 key cast and 3 day players to dress!
Catering and Craft Services
Costs $1,500
Help us feed around 20 people per day for our 9 day shoot!
Production Design
Costs $1,000
Help us transform our spaces into truly lived in worlds.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is predominantly made up of womxn with an acute understanding of how words shape the human experience. From culturally, racially, economically and gender diverse backgrounds, we are committed to compassionately and truthfully communicating this story that each person can connect with.