Live a Little
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy
Live a Little is a comedy about Haley, a young girl, who is convinced that she has accidentally poisoned herself and going to die by the end of the day. She must figure out how to complete her entire bucket list by the end of the day.
Live a Little
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Live a Little is a comedy about Haley, a young girl, who is convinced that she has accidentally poisoned herself and going to die by the end of the day. She must figure out how to complete her entire bucket list by the end of the day.
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
What do you want to be when you grow up?” You would be hard pressed to find a human over the age of 5 who has not been asked that question. I often wonder what would happen if this common phrase was replaced with an opposing mentality, the attitude that perhaps a better question is: “What do you want to be today?”. I fell in love with this script in part because it shows what would happen if we really did live our lives like today was our last day.
I am so connected to this story in every way. I love that it explores the experience of childhood when the world is still full of wonder, mystery and possibility. I love that though it is comedic and about the wonder and imagination of childhood it has a darker side as well and explores what anxiety and fear looks like in a child's world. I adore that the comedic aspects of the film because the humor comes organically from real and relatable characters.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
General Liability Insurance
Costs $1,000
We need make sure we can cover any costs in case of accidental damage to a location or items, etc
Accessories - tripod and head
Costs $130
We want to keep the shots smooth and stable.
Monitors - On-board monitors
Costs $140
A slightly larger monitor makes it possible to see details not visible on the tiny camera monitor
Our Favorite Sound Guy
Costs $1,000
Sound is SO important. This will cover our sound guy's time & equipment for production and post.
Camera Lenses
Costs $200
Lenses are just as important as the camera, they affect overall style and picture quality.
Cinematographer
Costs $1,100
Our cinematographer helps us tell the story through visuals and this includes their equipment costs.
Backup Hard Drive
Costs $300
Harddrives are vital to storing and backing up sound and video files for our editors!
Lighting Package
Costs $225
Lighting sets the tone for visuals.
Location Rental Fee
Costs $405
We need to pay to rent out a library and other locations.
15 Passenger Van
Costs $600
We will be shooting in the suburbs and we have to transport people and equipment.
Mini Van
Costs $520
We will be shooting in the suburbs and we have to transport people and equipment.
Tape Recorder
Costs $50
Haley uses an old fashioned sound recorder in many of the scenes.
Gas
Costs $150
We need some fuel so the cars we rent will move. :)
Craft Services Food
Costs $1,000
Pay for a cast or crew members meal! Yum, yum.
Doctors Coat
Costs $30
Haley wears a Doctor's coat much of the time.
Party Dress
Costs $40
We need a fun party outfit for Haley's sister to wear in the opening scene.
Dishes/Kitchen Supplies
Costs $50
We need a specifically stylized set of dishes and household items for a kitchen scene.
First Aid Kit
Costs $30
Haley's needs her first aid kit and some medical supplies
Cleaning Supplies
Costs $40
Haley's cleaning supplies are a big part of the story and seen in the film.
Flight Goggles
Costs $30
Haley's friend Sonya wears these in most scenes.
Canned Food and Boxes
Costs $40
These are needed as props in a scene.
Prop Package
Costs $100
Help us buy or rent misc props so we can decorate the set well!
Chocolate Cake Supplies
Costs $25
We need to make a couple huge chocolate cakes that are part of a scene.
Misc Items
Costs $200
Gaff tape, markers, clothespins, batteries, etc, etc. The small stuff adds up!
Misc Items
Costs $100
Sandbags, C-Stands, Extension cords and other misc. items needed related to camera and lighting.
Crew Stipends
Costs $1,000
Our amazing crew is donating or discounting their time for us, help us at least give them a stipend
Editor
Costs $700
We need our film edited and color corrected!
Wardrobe package
Costs $150
We need people to be wearing clothes, and for those clothes to look great!
Festival Fees
Costs $100
Help us submit to a few festivals after the film is made!
Share this update!
About This Team
While we will be adding on some additional crew members as it gets closer to the shoot dates, we already have a core team in place.
I have worked with many of the crew on my past projects and feel very confident in everyones attitudes and abilities. Get to know our team!
-Molly McGaughey
Director/Producer: Molly McGaughey
Learn more about the director and see past work at http://mollyvivian.com/. She is the founder of http://www.thenotsostarvingartistnyc.com/ and a director, writer and performer based out of Manhattan and her comedic directing work has been featured on comedytvisdead, funnynotslutty, playbill, backstage and more.
Screenwriter/Producer: Zack Marotta
Zack has many writing credits under his belt (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4276334/). He wrote the short "Dear Lucas" (http://vimeo.com/79473669) hitting the festival circuit soon and has garnered screenwriting awards for his recent screenwriting work.
Director of Photography: Albo Greene
Albo is an experienced Director of Photography whose visual work is truly breathtaking, she has worked on a variety of films in NYC and studied at SVA.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2763477/
Assistant Director: Alexandra Clayton
Alexandra has experience as an AD and is also an actress and photographer who creates her own work such as the web series "Just Sayin" that was recently featured in the Hollyweb Festival. A recent independent film she starred in "I Think It's Raining"http://vimeo.com/56213952 is to be included in Filmpodium Zürich's focus on San Francisco film series this summer.
Casting Director: Lydia Grajauskas
Lydia studied film production at Desales University and is an Assistant Editor for the Sundance Channel. She has an eye for talent and we are thrilled to have her casting this project.
Sound Designer: Tommy Stang
Tommy is a sound PRO and studied film production at Hunter College. He works in post production and has done location sound and sound design work on various films and Molly McGaughey's recent webseries. Checkout his reel ! http://vimeo.com/64738494
Music Supervisor: Mallory Jordan
Mallory has an ear for music that comes from being an singer/songwriter herself. Checkout some of her original tunes here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU9lFYGyYQ4
Location Scout: Caryn Novak
Caryn has an amazing eye for locations and is great at snagging up the perfect spot!
Associate Producer: Devon Fiegel
Devon is a freelance production assistant and has a special knack for the logistics and organization it takes to be a stellar producer.
And last but not least, Live a Little stars SYDNEY SHUCK. A triple threat from Kentucky who excels on screen and stage
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
What do you want to be when you grow up?” You would be hard pressed to find a human over the age of 5 who has not been asked that question. I often wonder what would happen if this common phrase was replaced with an opposing mentality, the attitude that perhaps a better question is: “What do you want to be today?”. I fell in love with this script in part because it shows what would happen if we really did live our lives like today was our last day.
I am so connected to this story in every way. I love that it explores the experience of childhood when the world is still full of wonder, mystery and possibility. I love that though it is comedic and about the wonder and imagination of childhood it has a darker side as well and explores what anxiety and fear looks like in a child's world. I adore that the comedic aspects of the film because the humor comes organically from real and relatable characters.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
General Liability Insurance
Costs $1,000
We need make sure we can cover any costs in case of accidental damage to a location or items, etc
Accessories - tripod and head
Costs $130
We want to keep the shots smooth and stable.
Monitors - On-board monitors
Costs $140
A slightly larger monitor makes it possible to see details not visible on the tiny camera monitor
Our Favorite Sound Guy
Costs $1,000
Sound is SO important. This will cover our sound guy's time & equipment for production and post.
Camera Lenses
Costs $200
Lenses are just as important as the camera, they affect overall style and picture quality.
Cinematographer
Costs $1,100
Our cinematographer helps us tell the story through visuals and this includes their equipment costs.
Backup Hard Drive
Costs $300
Harddrives are vital to storing and backing up sound and video files for our editors!
Lighting Package
Costs $225
Lighting sets the tone for visuals.
Location Rental Fee
Costs $405
We need to pay to rent out a library and other locations.
15 Passenger Van
Costs $600
We will be shooting in the suburbs and we have to transport people and equipment.
Mini Van
Costs $520
We will be shooting in the suburbs and we have to transport people and equipment.
Tape Recorder
Costs $50
Haley uses an old fashioned sound recorder in many of the scenes.
Gas
Costs $150
We need some fuel so the cars we rent will move. :)
Craft Services Food
Costs $1,000
Pay for a cast or crew members meal! Yum, yum.
Doctors Coat
Costs $30
Haley wears a Doctor's coat much of the time.
Party Dress
Costs $40
We need a fun party outfit for Haley's sister to wear in the opening scene.
Dishes/Kitchen Supplies
Costs $50
We need a specifically stylized set of dishes and household items for a kitchen scene.
First Aid Kit
Costs $30
Haley's needs her first aid kit and some medical supplies
Cleaning Supplies
Costs $40
Haley's cleaning supplies are a big part of the story and seen in the film.
Flight Goggles
Costs $30
Haley's friend Sonya wears these in most scenes.
Canned Food and Boxes
Costs $40
These are needed as props in a scene.
Prop Package
Costs $100
Help us buy or rent misc props so we can decorate the set well!
Chocolate Cake Supplies
Costs $25
We need to make a couple huge chocolate cakes that are part of a scene.
Misc Items
Costs $200
Gaff tape, markers, clothespins, batteries, etc, etc. The small stuff adds up!
Misc Items
Costs $100
Sandbags, C-Stands, Extension cords and other misc. items needed related to camera and lighting.
Crew Stipends
Costs $1,000
Our amazing crew is donating or discounting their time for us, help us at least give them a stipend
Editor
Costs $700
We need our film edited and color corrected!
Wardrobe package
Costs $150
We need people to be wearing clothes, and for those clothes to look great!
Festival Fees
Costs $100
Help us submit to a few festivals after the film is made!
Share this update!
About This Team
While we will be adding on some additional crew members as it gets closer to the shoot dates, we already have a core team in place.
I have worked with many of the crew on my past projects and feel very confident in everyones attitudes and abilities. Get to know our team!
-Molly McGaughey
Director/Producer: Molly McGaughey
Learn more about the director and see past work at http://mollyvivian.com/. She is the founder of http://www.thenotsostarvingartistnyc.com/ and a director, writer and performer based out of Manhattan and her comedic directing work has been featured on comedytvisdead, funnynotslutty, playbill, backstage and more.
Screenwriter/Producer: Zack Marotta
Zack has many writing credits under his belt (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4276334/). He wrote the short "Dear Lucas" (http://vimeo.com/79473669) hitting the festival circuit soon and has garnered screenwriting awards for his recent screenwriting work.
Director of Photography: Albo Greene
Albo is an experienced Director of Photography whose visual work is truly breathtaking, she has worked on a variety of films in NYC and studied at SVA.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2763477/
Assistant Director: Alexandra Clayton
Alexandra has experience as an AD and is also an actress and photographer who creates her own work such as the web series "Just Sayin" that was recently featured in the Hollyweb Festival. A recent independent film she starred in "I Think It's Raining"http://vimeo.com/56213952 is to be included in Filmpodium Zürich's focus on San Francisco film series this summer.
Casting Director: Lydia Grajauskas
Lydia studied film production at Desales University and is an Assistant Editor for the Sundance Channel. She has an eye for talent and we are thrilled to have her casting this project.
Sound Designer: Tommy Stang
Tommy is a sound PRO and studied film production at Hunter College. He works in post production and has done location sound and sound design work on various films and Molly McGaughey's recent webseries. Checkout his reel ! http://vimeo.com/64738494
Music Supervisor: Mallory Jordan
Mallory has an ear for music that comes from being an singer/songwriter herself. Checkout some of her original tunes here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU9lFYGyYQ4
Location Scout: Caryn Novak
Caryn has an amazing eye for locations and is great at snagging up the perfect spot!
Associate Producer: Devon Fiegel
Devon is a freelance production assistant and has a special knack for the logistics and organization it takes to be a stellar producer.
And last but not least, Live a Little stars SYDNEY SHUCK. A triple threat from Kentucky who excels on screen and stage