LAYOUT | A Coming Of Age Dramedy about Ultimate Frisbee
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Short
Drama, Comedy
Working through humor, drama, and exhilarating Frisbee action- Layout is a film about self-discovery, pursuing passions, and finding the courage to not only reconcile struggles in one’s self, but also the broken relationships we have learned to painfully live with.
LAYOUT | A Coming Of Age Dramedy about Ultimate Frisbee
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Short
Drama, Comedy
1 Campaigns | Massachusetts, United States
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Working through humor, drama, and exhilarating Frisbee action- Layout is a film about self-discovery, pursuing passions, and finding the courage to not only reconcile struggles in one’s self, but also the broken relationships we have learned to painfully live with.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In LAYOUT, we follow Raymond, a high school freshman on the robotics team, faces relentless bullying from the jocks at school. One day, while Raymond is sorting through his late father's memorabilia, he finds an old vintage sports bag containing a frisbee and a school jersey. He decides there and then to try out for the Ultimate Frisbee team, hoping to find acceptance among athletes.
However, Susan, Raymond's single mother, stands in his way. When she sees Raymond holding the vintage sports bag, buried memories and the pain of her late husband come rushing back, and she expresses her emotions through a misguided anger towards Raymond. Yet, feeling a new connection to his father, Raymond rips the bag away from Susan and goes ahead with his plan anyway.
When Raymond arrives at Frisbee practice he meets a girl named Alex, an obsessed but kind hearted captain, and in his mind it's love at first sight. Yet, she seems to notice the jersey Raymond is wearing more than Raymond himself. As they go through practice, Raymond keeps getting bullied by the usual crowd, but has a moment of triumph as something clicks in his head about Ultimate Frisbee, and preforms a LAYOUT (a diving catch) to get a point against the bullies.
Alex finally confronts him after practice about his jersey, and brings him to a trophy cabinet to reveals to a hidden family legacy: Raymond's late father was once the fabled captain of the Ultimate Frisbee Team.
LAYOUT is the amalgamation of my three passions in life. Movies, Family, and Ultimate Frisbee.
- I love movies because they allow us to feel. Laughter, tears, heartbreak, joy- movies give people who would normally stifle their emotions, an excuse to feel and even work through buried or hidden pain in their life. And I think that is a beautiful thing.
- I love family because they are often the people who pour the most effort and life into your life, but somehow end up being the most broken. I believe that the medium of film is able to be a catalyst to understanding other's perspectives, and lead to healing within families.
- And lastly, although not as deep, I love Ultimate Frisbee because of the people. The entire game is played self refereed, which leads to a very positive, honest, and loving community. The people who play Ultimate are in it for the true passion and love of the sport, and the community surrounding it.
And most importantly, THERE ARE NO NARRATIVE MOVIES ABOUT ULTIMATE FRISBEE! You could contribute to the first ever film of it's kind!
LAYOUT is a proof of concept short film for the already written feature film! Our team plans to show off our movie making chops through this film, and hopefully bring it to the big screen!
Our $7,000 goal is the bare minimum needed to make LAYOUT happen at the production quality we can be proud of and desire.
- If we raise $9,000, we will be able to have contingency funds in place should anything go wrong, as well as be able to subsidize our already sunk cost.
- If we raise $11,000, we'll be able to cover the cost of post-production, distribution, and festival costs.
- If we raise $13,000, we'll be able to give a larger deffered payment to everyone on our crew who has truly given their blood, sweat, and tears for this film!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Gear Rental!
Costs $2,000
Camera, Grip, and Electric rentals get expensive! We want our movie to look great, so ya'll can feel great when watching it!
Production Design + Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
It's the unnoticed details that truly matter in a movie! We really want to sell the world of the film, and immerse you guys in the story!
Food!
Costs $1,000
Everyone needs it, everyone loves it!
Cast & Crew
Costs $1,500
It takes a village to raise a film! We wish to try and give a paycheck to everyone working on the film!
Sound Mixing
Costs $500
You only notice it when it's bad! Well done sound can truly elevate a good film into a great one, and that's what we want for our audience!
Marketing!
Costs $1,000
Our "ultimate" goal is to send this film off to festivals! We have partnered with Orsini Media to make this a reality!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
FEI FEI LING
Feifei Ling has worked on numerous famous and Oscar winning films and television shows across the country, such as CODA, Manchester By The Sea, Julia, and Dexter. She is currently working as a Producer and UPM in the New England Region.
ALECIA ORSINI
Alecia Orsini is a multi-media professional with 18 years of experience working in the film industry. She loves championing independent filmmakers, as well as giving back to the film community through meet and greets, lectures, and classes for the younger generation. She is currently working as a Line Producer in the New England Region.
NEELY COE
Neely Coe is a 15+ year Director and Producer with experience spanning from Atlanta, LA, and Boston. She is currently working in the New England film scene developing stories to bring to wider audiences.
MEGHAN MCCLUTCHY
Meghan McClutchy is a production guru in the Boston region. She currently works as an Production Coordinator, and prides herself in knowing the ins & outs of running a smooth set.
MIKE SUN
A killer behind the camera, and the joy of the production- Mike Sun has been working in the New England film industry as a DP for over 10+ years. He prides himself in his work, and his close attention to detail truly turns the camera into its own character in every one of his projects.
JOSH NAM
With 5+ years working in the Boston film industry, Josh Nam writes and directs films that bring emotional healing and catharsis; Assisting people on their journey of self-discovery and the mending of broken relationships.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In LAYOUT, we follow Raymond, a high school freshman on the robotics team, faces relentless bullying from the jocks at school. One day, while Raymond is sorting through his late father's memorabilia, he finds an old vintage sports bag containing a frisbee and a school jersey. He decides there and then to try out for the Ultimate Frisbee team, hoping to find acceptance among athletes.
However, Susan, Raymond's single mother, stands in his way. When she sees Raymond holding the vintage sports bag, buried memories and the pain of her late husband come rushing back, and she expresses her emotions through a misguided anger towards Raymond. Yet, feeling a new connection to his father, Raymond rips the bag away from Susan and goes ahead with his plan anyway.
When Raymond arrives at Frisbee practice he meets a girl named Alex, an obsessed but kind hearted captain, and in his mind it's love at first sight. Yet, she seems to notice the jersey Raymond is wearing more than Raymond himself. As they go through practice, Raymond keeps getting bullied by the usual crowd, but has a moment of triumph as something clicks in his head about Ultimate Frisbee, and preforms a LAYOUT (a diving catch) to get a point against the bullies.
Alex finally confronts him after practice about his jersey, and brings him to a trophy cabinet to reveals to a hidden family legacy: Raymond's late father was once the fabled captain of the Ultimate Frisbee Team.
LAYOUT is the amalgamation of my three passions in life. Movies, Family, and Ultimate Frisbee.
- I love movies because they allow us to feel. Laughter, tears, heartbreak, joy- movies give people who would normally stifle their emotions, an excuse to feel and even work through buried or hidden pain in their life. And I think that is a beautiful thing.
- I love family because they are often the people who pour the most effort and life into your life, but somehow end up being the most broken. I believe that the medium of film is able to be a catalyst to understanding other's perspectives, and lead to healing within families.
- And lastly, although not as deep, I love Ultimate Frisbee because of the people. The entire game is played self refereed, which leads to a very positive, honest, and loving community. The people who play Ultimate are in it for the true passion and love of the sport, and the community surrounding it.
And most importantly, THERE ARE NO NARRATIVE MOVIES ABOUT ULTIMATE FRISBEE! You could contribute to the first ever film of it's kind!
LAYOUT is a proof of concept short film for the already written feature film! Our team plans to show off our movie making chops through this film, and hopefully bring it to the big screen!
Our $7,000 goal is the bare minimum needed to make LAYOUT happen at the production quality we can be proud of and desire.
- If we raise $9,000, we will be able to have contingency funds in place should anything go wrong, as well as be able to subsidize our already sunk cost.
- If we raise $11,000, we'll be able to cover the cost of post-production, distribution, and festival costs.
- If we raise $13,000, we'll be able to give a larger deffered payment to everyone on our crew who has truly given their blood, sweat, and tears for this film!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Gear Rental!
Costs $2,000
Camera, Grip, and Electric rentals get expensive! We want our movie to look great, so ya'll can feel great when watching it!
Production Design + Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
It's the unnoticed details that truly matter in a movie! We really want to sell the world of the film, and immerse you guys in the story!
Food!
Costs $1,000
Everyone needs it, everyone loves it!
Cast & Crew
Costs $1,500
It takes a village to raise a film! We wish to try and give a paycheck to everyone working on the film!
Sound Mixing
Costs $500
You only notice it when it's bad! Well done sound can truly elevate a good film into a great one, and that's what we want for our audience!
Marketing!
Costs $1,000
Our "ultimate" goal is to send this film off to festivals! We have partnered with Orsini Media to make this a reality!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
FEI FEI LING
Feifei Ling has worked on numerous famous and Oscar winning films and television shows across the country, such as CODA, Manchester By The Sea, Julia, and Dexter. She is currently working as a Producer and UPM in the New England Region.
ALECIA ORSINI
Alecia Orsini is a multi-media professional with 18 years of experience working in the film industry. She loves championing independent filmmakers, as well as giving back to the film community through meet and greets, lectures, and classes for the younger generation. She is currently working as a Line Producer in the New England Region.
NEELY COE
Neely Coe is a 15+ year Director and Producer with experience spanning from Atlanta, LA, and Boston. She is currently working in the New England film scene developing stories to bring to wider audiences.
MEGHAN MCCLUTCHY
Meghan McClutchy is a production guru in the Boston region. She currently works as an Production Coordinator, and prides herself in knowing the ins & outs of running a smooth set.
MIKE SUN
A killer behind the camera, and the joy of the production- Mike Sun has been working in the New England film industry as a DP for over 10+ years. He prides himself in his work, and his close attention to detail truly turns the camera into its own character in every one of his projects.
JOSH NAM
With 5+ years working in the Boston film industry, Josh Nam writes and directs films that bring emotional healing and catharsis; Assisting people on their journey of self-discovery and the mending of broken relationships.