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 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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The Story

About The Project

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.

Incentives

$10

You're the best! We will give you a special thank you shout out online and in the credits! You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$25

The director, Molly McGaughey will record a mini thank you rap for you and share it online. Get ready for this, yo. You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$50

What famous person is on your bucket list to meet? We will photoshop you into a pic with them! You also get a special thanks in the credits.

$100

Thank you! We will upload a photo online of the item(s) you donated being used during filming and give you a special shout out! You also get a special thanks in the credits!

$125

The Director is the founder of The Not So Starving Artist (thenotsostarvingartistnyc.com) If you are trying to launch a website or business or want advice on pursuing a creative career you can meetup with her for a creative consultation. Send your questions before hand and if she doesn't know something, she will research or reach out to industry folks until she knows the answer.

$150

Woah, we love you. To express that we will be giving you an associate producer credit on imdb, and in the credits and you can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

Claimed: 0 of 8

$175

Are you an aspiring screenwriter? Send over your script and Director, Molly McGaughey will read and give you constructive feedback and do an in person consultation if you are in the area. You also get a special thanks in the credits.You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$200

If you are local to NYC, get an hour of tutoring in Photoshop or Final Cut Pro!

$255

Woah, we love you. To express that a special comedy sketch will be recorded and performed about how much we love you and we will be giving you a producer credit on imdb and in the credits and you can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$500

We are officially obsessed with you and you get an executive producer credit on imdb and on the film. And our eternal love. Eternally. Forever. No, seriously we love you. Forever. You can have whatever you want, a rap, a sketch a song, just ask. Cause we love you. Is this creepy yet? You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!
Wishlist

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General Liability Insurance

We need make sure we can cover any costs in case of accidental damage to a location or items, etc

FULFILLED

costs $1,000

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Accessories - tripod and head

We want to keep the shots smooth and stable.

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costs $130

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Monitors - On-board monitors

A slightly larger monitor makes it possible to see details not visible on the tiny camera monitor

$105 to go

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Our Favorite Sound Guy

Sound is SO important. This will cover our sound guy's time & equipment for production and post.

$900 to go

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Camera Lenses

Lenses are just as important as the camera, they affect overall style and picture quality.

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Cinematographer

Our cinematographer helps us tell the story through visuals and this includes their equipment costs.

$1,000 to go

costs $1,100

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Backup Hard Drive

Harddrives are vital to storing and backing up sound and video files for our editors!

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costs $300

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Lighting Package

Lighting sets the tone for visuals.

$150 to go

costs $225

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Location Rental Fee

We need to pay to rent out a library and other locations.

$150 to go

costs $405

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15 Passenger Van

We will be shooting in the suburbs and we have to transport people and equipment.

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costs $600

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Mini Van

We will be shooting in the suburbs and we have to transport people and equipment.

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costs $520

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Tape Recorder

Haley uses an old fashioned sound recorder in many of the scenes.

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costs $50

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Gas

We need some fuel so the cars we rent will move. :)

$80 to go

costs $150

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Craft Services Food

Pay for a cast or crew members meal! Yum, yum.

$640 to go

costs $1,000

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Doctors Coat

Haley wears a Doctor's coat much of the time.

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costs $30

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Party Dress

We need a fun party outfit for Haley's sister to wear in the opening scene.

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costs $40

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Dishes/Kitchen Supplies

We need a specifically stylized set of dishes and household items for a kitchen scene.

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costs $50

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First Aid Kit

Haley's needs her first aid kit and some medical supplies

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costs $30

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Cleaning Supplies

Haley's cleaning supplies are a big part of the story and seen in the film.

$10 to go

costs $40

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Flight Goggles

Haley's friend Sonya wears these in most scenes.

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costs $30

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Canned Food and Boxes

These are needed as props in a scene.

$40 to go

costs $40

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Prop Package

Help us buy or rent misc props so we can decorate the set well!

$70 to go

costs $100

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Chocolate Cake Supplies

We need to make a couple huge chocolate cakes that are part of a scene.

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costs $25

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Misc Items

Gaff tape, markers, clothespins, batteries, etc, etc. The small stuff adds up!

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costs $200

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Misc Items

Sandbags, C-Stands, Extension cords and other misc. items needed related to camera and lighting.

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costs $100

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Crew Stipends

Our amazing crew is donating or discounting their time for us, help us at least give them a stipend

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costs $1,000

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Editor

We need our film edited and color corrected!

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costs $700

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Wardrobe package

We need people to be wearing clothes, and for those clothes to look great!

$100 to go

costs $150

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Festival Fees

Help us submit to a few festivals after the film is made!

$100 to go

costs $100

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$10

You're the best! We will give you a special thank you shout out online and in the credits! You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$25

The director, Molly McGaughey will record a mini thank you rap for you and share it online. Get ready for this, yo. You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$50

What famous person is on your bucket list to meet? We will photoshop you into a pic with them! You also get a special thanks in the credits.

$100

Thank you! We will upload a photo online of the item(s) you donated being used during filming and give you a special shout out! You also get a special thanks in the credits!

$125

The Director is the founder of The Not So Starving Artist (thenotsostarvingartistnyc.com) If you are trying to launch a website or business or want advice on pursuing a creative career you can meetup with her for a creative consultation. Send your questions before hand and if she doesn't know something, she will research or reach out to industry folks until she knows the answer.

$150

Woah, we love you. To express that we will be giving you an associate producer credit on imdb, and in the credits and you can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

Claimed: 0 of 8

$175

Are you an aspiring screenwriter? Send over your script and Director, Molly McGaughey will read and give you constructive feedback and do an in person consultation if you are in the area. You also get a special thanks in the credits.You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$200

If you are local to NYC, get an hour of tutoring in Photoshop or Final Cut Pro!

$255

Woah, we love you. To express that a special comedy sketch will be recorded and performed about how much we love you and we will be giving you a producer credit on imdb and in the credits and you can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!

$500

We are officially obsessed with you and you get an executive producer credit on imdb and on the film. And our eternal love. Eternally. Forever. No, seriously we love you. Forever. You can have whatever you want, a rap, a sketch a song, just ask. Cause we love you. Is this creepy yet? You can watch the film on Seed and Spark with the credit you are given for donating!
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The Team

Current Team

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
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