Looking For Layla
Kent, Ohio | Film Short
Drama, Comedy
Looking for Layla highlights the struggles of adulthood for those who fear reaching it. The project is backed by passionate filmmakers who with every frame wish to create with precision and flair. We want to tell a story, and tell it well!
Looking For Layla
Kent, Ohio | Film Short
Drama, Comedy
1 Campaigns | Ohio, United States
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This campaign raised $765 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Looking for Layla highlights the struggles of adulthood for those who fear reaching it. The project is backed by passionate filmmakers who with every frame wish to create with precision and flair. We want to tell a story, and tell it well!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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Gavin, a disgruntled young adult who dodges responsibility at every turn, plucks away his roommate Dani to search for Layla, a girl he fell in love with at a party the night before. Parading around a small midwest town with hand-drawn flyers, Gavin grows more and more frustrated at every turn. Eventually they discover Layla is at a diner, along with the fact that Dani and Gavin have both just gotten evicted. Conflicted and afraid, Gavin hopes to run away with Layla, who denies him. In shambles, Gavin has an epiphany, and tries to patch things up with Dani, who offers to work together to find somewhere new to live.
Looking for Layla is inspired by stories such as Frances Ha and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
As a crew of twenty somethings growing up in Northeast Ohio, we have all experienced the struggle of finding ourselves in the wild world of college.
After four years of film education and a long list of short films underneath our belts, we aim to make Looking for Layla a story that will blow you away! The story has been carefully written with a clear vision from our director, and the budget aims to bring this vision to fruition.
Looking for Layla is for those who see the line of childhood and adulthood, and for those who are looking back after crossing it. The concepts of freedom and choice vary from person to person, and sometimes these ideas can conflict. What happens when two close friends challenge each other on freedom? What happens when they don't agree? What does freedom even mean?
These are all questions Looking for Layla aims to answer.
Our budget aims to raise 750 dollars total. 500 of this will be used to feed our crew, pay for locations, and obtain costumes and props for the film. Alongside this, 250 dollars will be saved for our festival run, to pay for submissions and get Looking for Layla the accolades we know it will deserve!
If we meet our goal, we plan to extend our goal to gain more revenue for our production design and equipment rentals!
Wishlist
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Production
Costs $500
Our production cost is vital to making the best product possible. We want to deliver a great product and want help doing so!
Festivals
Costs $250
We want to get as many eyes on this story as possible. Supporting us for festivals helps us get our product out to the world.
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About This Team
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I'm Hannah McNamara, the writer and director for Looking for Layla! As a KSU senior majoring in Digital Media Production, my dream has always been to direct my own short film with a script straight from my heart, and this Fall 2025 semester has given me this opportunity! My favorite things include indie music, my cat Cake, and making short films with my incredibly talented friends!
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Gavin, a disgruntled young adult who dodges responsibility at every turn, plucks away his roommate Dani to search for Layla, a girl he fell in love with at a party the night before. Parading around a small midwest town with hand-drawn flyers, Gavin grows more and more frustrated at every turn. Eventually they discover Layla is at a diner, along with the fact that Dani and Gavin have both just gotten evicted. Conflicted and afraid, Gavin hopes to run away with Layla, who denies him. In shambles, Gavin has an epiphany, and tries to patch things up with Dani, who offers to work together to find somewhere new to live.
Looking for Layla is inspired by stories such as Frances Ha and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
As a crew of twenty somethings growing up in Northeast Ohio, we have all experienced the struggle of finding ourselves in the wild world of college.
After four years of film education and a long list of short films underneath our belts, we aim to make Looking for Layla a story that will blow you away! The story has been carefully written with a clear vision from our director, and the budget aims to bring this vision to fruition.
Looking for Layla is for those who see the line of childhood and adulthood, and for those who are looking back after crossing it. The concepts of freedom and choice vary from person to person, and sometimes these ideas can conflict. What happens when two close friends challenge each other on freedom? What happens when they don't agree? What does freedom even mean?
These are all questions Looking for Layla aims to answer.
Our budget aims to raise 750 dollars total. 500 of this will be used to feed our crew, pay for locations, and obtain costumes and props for the film. Alongside this, 250 dollars will be saved for our festival run, to pay for submissions and get Looking for Layla the accolades we know it will deserve!
If we meet our goal, we plan to extend our goal to gain more revenue for our production design and equipment rentals!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production
Costs $500
Our production cost is vital to making the best product possible. We want to deliver a great product and want help doing so!
Festivals
Costs $250
We want to get as many eyes on this story as possible. Supporting us for festivals helps us get our product out to the world.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
I'm Hannah McNamara, the writer and director for Looking for Layla! As a KSU senior majoring in Digital Media Production, my dream has always been to direct my own short film with a script straight from my heart, and this Fall 2025 semester has given me this opportunity! My favorite things include indie music, my cat Cake, and making short films with my incredibly talented friends!