Just Wait - Proof of Concept
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Sam is questioning if motherhood is something she wants. When she confides this in her husband, he gives her an ultimatum that changes everything. Desperate for answers, she turns to the eclectic women at a mother's retreat where she is forced to look inward and get honest with herself.
Just Wait - Proof of Concept
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Sam is questioning if motherhood is something she wants. When she confides this in her husband, he gives her an ultimatum that changes everything. Desperate for answers, she turns to the eclectic women at a mother's retreat where she is forced to look inward and get honest with herself.
About The Project
- The Story
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
Sam stands in her bathroom staring at a positive pregnancy test. She is horrified. Is this what she wants? Her husband wants it. She loves her husband. But why does she have this knot in her stomach? She should just ignore it. Just have kids cause that's what you do, right? RIGHT?
As women we are often taught to go outside for answers instead of inside. Sam knows this well. Throughout Just Wait we follow her after she miscarries and decides to go to a mother's retreat to try to figure out what she wants. She meets a motley crew of incredibly funny and unique women who teach her how to figure out and embrace HER own happy ending...even if it goes against the norm.
A note from Alyssa Mann, the writer:
I don't want kids. When I tell people this, they act like I kick toddlers for fun. I don't. I love toddlers, I just don't want one. The more women I talk to about this the more I realize that there a LOT of women out there who don't want kids but are in hiding about it. Why? Since when was this all that we have to offer?
We are losing reproductive rights and we are being told by men who want to run this country that women who don't have children are less than. That we are crazy cat ladies not living up to our god given potential. I call bullshit. And as a storyteller for almost 20 years, I have seen first hand the power that stories have. When women see on screen someone who is choosing not to have children but who is smart and accomplished and deeply loving, they will start to believe that is possible for them, if they want it. We are not trying to talk people about of motherhood, we are here to remind women that it's a choice. Not a requirement.
A note from Kristina Miller-Weston, EP:
I’m passionate about this film because I didn’t have it when I needed it. My journey to motherhood has been a rocky one to say the least. I am an adoptive child who has now become a mother. There are a lot of complicated emotions around all of it as you can imagine. I also suffered from Severe PPD. So many woman talk about the instant love and gush of joy that comes from giving birth. I didn't experience that. I felt like I was alone. Like I wasn’t allowed to talk about it which made the struggle worse. Motherhood isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. If we are being truthful I second guessed every decision at the beginning. So creating art that brings some of these conversations to the foreground and reminds women that we have to talk to each other. We have to support each other even if we don’t always get it or agree. By doing that we create a safer and healthier world for one another. I know there is another birthing person out there right now who is either questioning and scared to voice it or was in the same place I was. They need this film to feel less alone.
What your money will go towards is a proof of concept to help us find funding for the feature length version of Just Wait. While this film is important and certainly will speak to a wide female audience, we need to convince investors that this project will have a high ROI.
Executive Producer Kristina Miller is headed to Content London to meet with financiers and production companies to secure the funds we need to make the feature film. With an incredible script and drafted budget in hand, we believe a short proof of concept will help push our pitch package over the edge by showcasing the star power of writer/actor Alyssa Mann and giving voice to female perspectives we don’t often see on the big screen. The only way we know how, is to show them what they are missing!
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Wishlist
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Audio Department
Costs $700
Sound is so important. A great looking film can be destroyed by bad sound. We want ours to be crisp and sharp for the comedy.
Crew Cost
Costs $2,100
We believe in paying people and showing everyone on set value. Thank you for helping us pay the those make it happen!
Talent Payroll
Costs $800
It is important to always compensate people for their time. Actors deserve to be paid just like anyone else, even if we do it for the love!
Set Dressing/Props
Costs $500
We are shooting in two locations and set dressing can make all the difference in storytelling!
Styling
Costs $600
We need someone to help us look great! This will cover the Hair and Make Up Artist as well as a Wardrobe Supervisor.
Post Production
Costs $1,200
You can shoot amazing footage but with out the storytelling of the editor it never comes to life!
Lighting
Costs $1,800
We will be working in small space and need to make sure we light for the unique tone of this film.
Crafty
Costs $400
Feed people a warm meal. We love to take care of those on our sets and the best way to anyone's heart is good food.
Just in Case
Costs $300
You always want a contingency in production for any unforeseen complications.
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
Alyssa Mann is an actor and writer originally from New Jersey (she cannot go more than 5 minutes without cursing) currently living in Los Angeles. She is passionate about storytelling that helps bridge the gap between all humans. She strives to be deeply authentic so those who watch her work feel seen in ways they have not before. She got her BFA from Tisch at NYU and can be seen on multiple TV and Film projects including Dear White People, Unprisoned and Days of Our Lives. When not doing creative shit (see, told you) she can be found lifting weights, spinning, snacking, or going on adventures with her boyfriend and dog, Darla.
Kristina Miller-Weston is a producer, actor, writer and director. After spending over a decade on and off the road with her musical theatre and acting career she decided to focus on her own storytelling. This led her to producing and ultimately the creation of KoolBnz Productions. As a producer she has worked with The Walt Disney Company and various incredible independent collaborators. When she isn’t on set or working on a script you can find her on the couch on Sunday mornings with her husband, kiddo and 3 dogs as they all yell at the screen cheering on their favorite F1 Drivers.
Katie Cunningham is a Producer, Writer and Director living in Los Angeles. She brings her depth of experience in content, experiential, and partnerships to lead initiatives for film productions and trendsetting brands such as Spotify, Nike, Sony, RCA, and Ikea.
Katie is passionate about movement and somatic healing, any new episode of Armchair Expert, and the return of the rom com. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill in Journalism and Mass Communication, with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Even though she resides in California with her partner and pup, North Carolina will always have her heart.
Emily Hughes Jackson is a development executive and producer based in Los Angeles. Emily was most recently Director of Development at Rooster Teeth Studios, where she supported a robust slate of projects spanning original and IP-based TV and film development. Prior to that, she worked at Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video and Discovery/ITV/Imagine’s digital studio New Form. She started her career at CAA and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin's Radio Television Film program.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Sam stands in her bathroom staring at a positive pregnancy test. She is horrified. Is this what she wants? Her husband wants it. She loves her husband. But why does she have this knot in her stomach? She should just ignore it. Just have kids cause that's what you do, right? RIGHT?
As women we are often taught to go outside for answers instead of inside. Sam knows this well. Throughout Just Wait we follow her after she miscarries and decides to go to a mother's retreat to try to figure out what she wants. She meets a motley crew of incredibly funny and unique women who teach her how to figure out and embrace HER own happy ending...even if it goes against the norm.
A note from Alyssa Mann, the writer:
I don't want kids. When I tell people this, they act like I kick toddlers for fun. I don't. I love toddlers, I just don't want one. The more women I talk to about this the more I realize that there a LOT of women out there who don't want kids but are in hiding about it. Why? Since when was this all that we have to offer?
We are losing reproductive rights and we are being told by men who want to run this country that women who don't have children are less than. That we are crazy cat ladies not living up to our god given potential. I call bullshit. And as a storyteller for almost 20 years, I have seen first hand the power that stories have. When women see on screen someone who is choosing not to have children but who is smart and accomplished and deeply loving, they will start to believe that is possible for them, if they want it. We are not trying to talk people about of motherhood, we are here to remind women that it's a choice. Not a requirement.
A note from Kristina Miller-Weston, EP:
I’m passionate about this film because I didn’t have it when I needed it. My journey to motherhood has been a rocky one to say the least. I am an adoptive child who has now become a mother. There are a lot of complicated emotions around all of it as you can imagine. I also suffered from Severe PPD. So many woman talk about the instant love and gush of joy that comes from giving birth. I didn't experience that. I felt like I was alone. Like I wasn’t allowed to talk about it which made the struggle worse. Motherhood isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. If we are being truthful I second guessed every decision at the beginning. So creating art that brings some of these conversations to the foreground and reminds women that we have to talk to each other. We have to support each other even if we don’t always get it or agree. By doing that we create a safer and healthier world for one another. I know there is another birthing person out there right now who is either questioning and scared to voice it or was in the same place I was. They need this film to feel less alone.
What your money will go towards is a proof of concept to help us find funding for the feature length version of Just Wait. While this film is important and certainly will speak to a wide female audience, we need to convince investors that this project will have a high ROI.
Executive Producer Kristina Miller is headed to Content London to meet with financiers and production companies to secure the funds we need to make the feature film. With an incredible script and drafted budget in hand, we believe a short proof of concept will help push our pitch package over the edge by showcasing the star power of writer/actor Alyssa Mann and giving voice to female perspectives we don’t often see on the big screen. The only way we know how, is to show them what they are missing!
Fleabag, Bridesmaids, Sex Education,Todos Sobre Mi Madre, How To Be Single
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Audio Department
Costs $700
Sound is so important. A great looking film can be destroyed by bad sound. We want ours to be crisp and sharp for the comedy.
Crew Cost
Costs $2,100
We believe in paying people and showing everyone on set value. Thank you for helping us pay the those make it happen!
Talent Payroll
Costs $800
It is important to always compensate people for their time. Actors deserve to be paid just like anyone else, even if we do it for the love!
Set Dressing/Props
Costs $500
We are shooting in two locations and set dressing can make all the difference in storytelling!
Styling
Costs $600
We need someone to help us look great! This will cover the Hair and Make Up Artist as well as a Wardrobe Supervisor.
Post Production
Costs $1,200
You can shoot amazing footage but with out the storytelling of the editor it never comes to life!
Lighting
Costs $1,800
We will be working in small space and need to make sure we light for the unique tone of this film.
Crafty
Costs $400
Feed people a warm meal. We love to take care of those on our sets and the best way to anyone's heart is good food.
Just in Case
Costs $300
You always want a contingency in production for any unforeseen complications.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Alyssa Mann is an actor and writer originally from New Jersey (she cannot go more than 5 minutes without cursing) currently living in Los Angeles. She is passionate about storytelling that helps bridge the gap between all humans. She strives to be deeply authentic so those who watch her work feel seen in ways they have not before. She got her BFA from Tisch at NYU and can be seen on multiple TV and Film projects including Dear White People, Unprisoned and Days of Our Lives. When not doing creative shit (see, told you) she can be found lifting weights, spinning, snacking, or going on adventures with her boyfriend and dog, Darla.
Kristina Miller-Weston is a producer, actor, writer and director. After spending over a decade on and off the road with her musical theatre and acting career she decided to focus on her own storytelling. This led her to producing and ultimately the creation of KoolBnz Productions. As a producer she has worked with The Walt Disney Company and various incredible independent collaborators. When she isn’t on set or working on a script you can find her on the couch on Sunday mornings with her husband, kiddo and 3 dogs as they all yell at the screen cheering on their favorite F1 Drivers.
Katie Cunningham is a Producer, Writer and Director living in Los Angeles. She brings her depth of experience in content, experiential, and partnerships to lead initiatives for film productions and trendsetting brands such as Spotify, Nike, Sony, RCA, and Ikea.
Katie is passionate about movement and somatic healing, any new episode of Armchair Expert, and the return of the rom com. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill in Journalism and Mass Communication, with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Even though she resides in California with her partner and pup, North Carolina will always have her heart.
Emily Hughes Jackson is a development executive and producer based in Los Angeles. Emily was most recently Director of Development at Rooster Teeth Studios, where she supported a robust slate of projects spanning original and IP-based TV and film development. Prior to that, she worked at Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video and Discovery/ITV/Imagine’s digital studio New Form. She started her career at CAA and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin's Radio Television Film program.