We want to give the next generation a film that reflects female friendships in all their beautiful and confusing complexities. Taking notes from Lynn Shelton and Greta Gerwig, we will be shooting this film mumblecore-style to showcase our authentic, vulnerable relationships. Time to laugh and cry!
We want to give the next generation a film that reflects female friendships in all their beautiful and confusing complexities. Taking notes from Lynn Shelton and Greta Gerwig, we will be shooting this film mumblecore-style to showcase our authentic, vulnerable relationships. Time to laugh and cry!
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Story
Mission Statement
Juniper is about women learning to be unapologetically themselves, no matter the consequences. This film is for the female relationships that have influenced who we are today. Juniper will show all the nuances and layers of friendship: the good, the bad, and the oh-so beautifully ugly.About The Project
Mack retreats to her family's cabin after the tragic death of her sister, Natalie.
Unannounced, her childhood best friend, Alex, shows up to console her. Resentment and old memories flood the isolated house, as they grapple with their childhood selves versus who they've grown up to be. It doesn't help that Alex brought with her Dylan, Alex's new best friend.
Good thing they have alcohol...
As I was approaching young womanhood, my mother told me that female friendships matter most. This terrified me, but left a lasting impression. I didn’t feel as though I was good at female friendships. I grew up with an older sister, an automatic best friend and confidant, which led me to feel as though I didn’t really need close friends - I was born with one. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that I do love my female friendships most, but the interweaving of these relationships are utterly layered and complicated. Women are intricate creatures, and this longing for connection has left me with sustained melancholy.
-Olivia Blue (Actor, Writer, Producer)
Female friendships have always been the most influential aspect of my life. They've encouraged me to push my boundaries, believed in me to succeed when I thought it would be impossible, and opened my eyes to new ways of thinking. I've learned that my friendships are the true compass of my life. I want to create Juniper in honor of the women that are each a piece of who I am today.
- Decker Sadowski (Actor, Writer, Producer)
Madison Lawlor • Actor (Mack) • Writer • Producer
Madison hails from South Dakota aka motorcycle country! She can be seen in Dear White People, Zoe Saldana’s The Honor List, popular kid’s shows on both Nickelodeon and Disney, as well as Sundance’s and Youtube Red’s I’m Poppy.
Decker Sadowski • Actor (Alex) • Writer • Producer
Decker grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, picking up her passion for acting in 2nd grade playing the role of Betty in Tom Sawyer. After studying Mechanical Engineering at Dartmouth College, Sadowski lost her mind and decided to make acting her career. Sadowski went on to study theater at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and has since been seen on NBC’s hit show Brooklyn Nine-Nine and award winning indie films (both on Amazon).
Olivia Blue • Actor (Dylan) • Writer • Producer
Olivia grew up in the experimental theater scene of San Francisco. She is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch, and just wrapped Adam Sherman’s latest film (past work at Sundance and SXSW). Her first producing project, "Showing", has already signed a shopping agreement, and will be premiering soon!
Katherine Dudas • Director • Writer • Producer
Katherine is an award-winning comedy writer and director. Her work has been featured on WhoHaHa, Funny or Die, Reductress, and Bustle. She’s performed in comedy shows Off-Broadway, and on a team at UCB. Her digital comedy show has over half a million views.
Jacob Nichols • Actor • Producer
You can watch Jacob’s work in Netflix’s Halloween Anthologie Series or in BET’s Situationships. He holds a degree from NYU in acting and producing. He produced his first Off-Broadway show the same year he graduated.
This movie is a labor of love. We have been lucky enough to have a majority of our team donate their time, and their creative talent. We do need to rent equipment, and pay some crucial members. We also want to fill their bellies and give them a safe trip to and from the forest!
Incentives
$15
Thank you!!
We will forever be grateful to you! Thank you for supporting our film. We will make a toast to you on set, and tag you on social media!
• Toast to you on set
• Social media shoutout
$25
Link to Film
Watch the magic happen!
You've earned a private link to this dreamy film!
• Private link to the film
• Social media shoutout
$50
Friendship Flower
Okay, we are officially friends. Welcome to the Juniper Family!
For initiation, we will be assigning you a flower that represents you and your beautiful essence! You will also receive our top-secret BTS photos. You want to know what we are up to on set, right??
• Flower for your soul
• Link to Film
• BTS photos
• Social media shoutout
$100
Quest to Best Self
Okay, we are gonna let you in on a little secret - one of our characters dabbles in witchcraft!
I mean, when you're in your 20's, you need all the guidance you can get!
Our amazing friend, and claircognizant witch, Tiffany Alzatti, has assembled a mini-book of three original rituals focusing on cleansing & protection, self-love, and sending love to others who need it. Join us in becoming our best selves!• Book of rituals
• All of the perks above
$101
Crowdfunding 101
If you're trying to get your next project funded, or you're looking to learn more about the crowdfunding process in general, Justin is an incredible resource! Justin Giddings is the owner of The Kickstarter Guy, and is the top crowdfunding coach in Los Angeles, with a 97% success rate, and has helped raise over 6 MILLION dollars for independent artists and creators!
• 30-minute virtual one-on-one crowdfunding coaching session
• All of the perks above
Claimed: 8 of 9
$175
What's My Age Again?
Are you still a kid, or have you transitioned into adulthood? Our characters are teetering on that line between not wanting to grow up, and wanting to get out of the crazy, insecure, confusing times that are their 20's.
If still a kid, Truth or Dare a member of our team! Don't make it weird and slide into the DM's ;)
If transitioned into adulthood (congratulations!), Jacob Nichols, Los Angeles mixologist, will send you a recipe for a custom Juniper cocktail. Let's party!
• "Truth or Dare" or custom cocktail
• All of the unlimited perks above
$250
Custom Embroidery
Adults love Marie Kondo right? Right??
Interior design is hard. And expensive. We are here to help! Charlotte Lee will make you a custom, handmade embroidery to hang in your oh-so adult space for when you host your oh-so-adult dinner parties.
• Custom embroidery
• All of the unlimited perks above
Sold Out!
$250
(Wo)man's Best Friend
Have a soulmate? Dog, human, or turtle, Zoey Michaels will combine a gorgeous picture of you and your twin flame. Your friends are our friends :)
• Picture of you and your soulmate
• All of the unlimited perks above
Sold Out!
$500
Take Our Breath Away
You've made us speechless! Help us out by choosing a line of dialogue to be featured in the film <3
• Write a line of dialogue for one of our characters
• All of the unlimited perks above
$1,000
Associate Producer
You are now an associate producer! You are also now friends with us forever. I hope you enjoy four, very chatty women constantly complimenting you.
• IMDb credit
• Pick of limited perk above
• All of the unlimited perks above
$2,500
Co-Producer
You are getting sexier by the minute! You've been added to the VIP list. We would love for you to attend the premiere of our film. See you on the red carpet! Meet you at the photobooth?
• Ticket to premiere
• Pick of limited perk above
• All of the unlimited perks above
$5,000
Executive Producer
You're an actual boss. We don't even know what to say. It's hard to talk over our grateful tears.
• Name in credits of film
• EVERYTHING! All of the perks above
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
Thank you!!
We will forever be grateful to you! Thank you for supporting our film. We will make a toast to you on set, and tag you on social media!
• Toast to you on set
• Social media shoutout
$25
Link to Film
Watch the magic happen!
You've earned a private link to this dreamy film!
• Private link to the film
• Social media shoutout
$50
Friendship Flower
Okay, we are officially friends. Welcome to the Juniper Family!
For initiation, we will be assigning you a flower that represents you and your beautiful essence! You will also receive our top-secret BTS photos. You want to know what we are up to on set, right??
• Flower for your soul
• Link to Film
• BTS photos
• Social media shoutout
$100
Quest to Best Self
Okay, we are gonna let you in on a little secret - one of our characters dabbles in witchcraft!
I mean, when you're in your 20's, you need all the guidance you can get!
Our amazing friend, and claircognizant witch, Tiffany Alzatti, has assembled a mini-book of three original rituals focusing on cleansing & protection, self-love, and sending love to others who need it. Join us in becoming our best selves!• Book of rituals
• All of the perks above
$101
Crowdfunding 101
If you're trying to get your next project funded, or you're looking to learn more about the crowdfunding process in general, Justin is an incredible resource! Justin Giddings is the owner of The Kickstarter Guy, and is the top crowdfunding coach in Los Angeles, with a 97% success rate, and has helped raise over 6 MILLION dollars for independent artists and creators!
• 30-minute virtual one-on-one crowdfunding coaching session
• All of the perks above
Claimed: 8 of 9
$175
What's My Age Again?
Are you still a kid, or have you transitioned into adulthood? Our characters are teetering on that line between not wanting to grow up, and wanting to get out of the crazy, insecure, confusing times that are their 20's.
If still a kid, Truth or Dare a member of our team! Don't make it weird and slide into the DM's ;)
If transitioned into adulthood (congratulations!), Jacob Nichols, Los Angeles mixologist, will send you a recipe for a custom Juniper cocktail. Let's party!
• "Truth or Dare" or custom cocktail
• All of the unlimited perks above
$250
Custom Embroidery
Adults love Marie Kondo right? Right??
Interior design is hard. And expensive. We are here to help! Charlotte Lee will make you a custom, handmade embroidery to hang in your oh-so adult space for when you host your oh-so-adult dinner parties.
• Custom embroidery
• All of the unlimited perks above
Sold Out!
$250
(Wo)man's Best Friend
Have a soulmate? Dog, human, or turtle, Zoey Michaels will combine a gorgeous picture of you and your twin flame. Your friends are our friends :)
• Picture of you and your soulmate
• All of the unlimited perks above
Sold Out!
$500
Take Our Breath Away
You've made us speechless! Help us out by choosing a line of dialogue to be featured in the film <3
• Write a line of dialogue for one of our characters
• All of the unlimited perks above
$1,000
Associate Producer
You are now an associate producer! You are also now friends with us forever. I hope you enjoy four, very chatty women constantly complimenting you.
• IMDb credit
• Pick of limited perk above
• All of the unlimited perks above
$2,500
Co-Producer
You are getting sexier by the minute! You've been added to the VIP list. We would love for you to attend the premiere of our film. See you on the red carpet! Meet you at the photobooth?
• Ticket to premiere
• Pick of limited perk above
• All of the unlimited perks above
$5,000
Executive Producer
You're an actual boss. We don't even know what to say. It's hard to talk over our grateful tears.
• Name in credits of film
• EVERYTHING! All of the perks above
- Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
Madison Lawlor • Actor • Writer • Producer
Madison hails from South Dakota aka motorcycle country! She can be seen in Dear White People, Zoe Saldana’s The Honor List, popular kid’s shows on both Nickelodeon and Disney, as well as Sundance’s and Youtube Red’s I’m Poppy.
Decker Sadowski • Actor • Writer • Producer
Decker grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, picking up her passion for acting in 2nd grade playing the role of Betty in Tom Sawyer. After studying Mechanical Engineering at Dartmouth College, Sadowski lost her mind and decided to make acting her career. Sadowski went on to study theater at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and has since been seen on NBC’s hit show Brooklyn Nine-Nine and award winning indie films (both on Amazon).
Olivia Blue • Actor • Writer • Producer
Olivia grew up in the experimental theater scene of San Francisco. She is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch, and just wrapped Adam Sherman’s latest film (past work at Sundance and SXSW). Her first producing project, "Showing", has already signed a shopping agreement, and will be premiering soon!
Katherine Dudas • Director • Writer • Producer
Katherine is an award winning comedy writer and director. Her work has been featured on WhoHaHa, Funny or Die, Reductress, and Bustle. She’s performed in comedy shows Off-Broadway, and on a team at UCB. Her digital comedy show has over half a million views.
Jacob Nichols • Actor • Producer
You can watch Jacob’s work in Netflix’s Halloween Anthologie Series or in BET’s Situationships. He holds a degree from NYU in acting and producing. He produced his first Off-Broadway show the same year he graduated.
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