JUNIPER - Feature Film
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Comedy
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!
JUNIPER - Feature Film
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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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!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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.
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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).
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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).
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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!
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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.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Share this update!
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.