Megan Is A Good Girl
Wayne, New Jersey | Film Feature
Mystery, Thriller
Collegiate Senior Investigative Journalism major Megan takes matters into her own hands when she decides to hunt the serial killer terrorizing women on her college campus, while processing her own recent sexual assault.
Megan Is A Good Girl
Wayne, New Jersey | Film Feature
Mystery, Thriller
1 Campaigns | New Jersey, United States
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Collegiate Senior Investigative Journalism major Megan takes matters into her own hands when she decides to hunt the serial killer terrorizing women on her college campus, while processing her own recent sexual assault.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
MEGAN IS A GOOD GIRL
ULB SAG-AFTRA woman-led Revenge Mystery/Thriller feature film shooting in NJ.
Our film takes horror movie tropes and flips them inside out through a protagonist who is as likable as she is flawed, subverting audience expectations to prove why the 'perfect victim' doesn't exist.
SYNOPSIS
Senior Investigative Journalism major Megan is raped by the star of the wrestling team, Brice Tinney, on the brink of the college wrestling national championship. She reports it but detectives are slow to investigate due to his status in the community and rich-donor mother, who also happens to be the dean of students at their college. That week, two of Megan's friends are viciously, and seemingly randomly, murdered and another one of Brice's previous victims is attacked and left for dead. Megan is convinced these events must be related to her own assault--the golden-boy rapist has escalated and must be the perpetrator of all these crimes. With a police department strapped thin and justice for all of these crimes seeming less and less likely, a determined Megan puts her skills to use to solve the crimes on her own--for her murdered friends, and for herself. Culminating in one final, epic battle in which Megan lures the killer to come after her, she proves why there’s no such thing as a perfect victim.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN - OUR APPROACH
Megan Is A Good Girl is a woman-led revenge mystery/thriller with splashes of horror, that pays homage to the iconic thrillers/slashers of the 80s & 90s but through a modern perspective. While films like Halloween, Friday the 13th, the original Scream, and much more, have inspired horror films and all their subgenres, we would like to tell our story with a bit of a different approach, specifically when it comes to showing violence against women.
There are plenty of films that show gratuitous violence against women, but our film will NOT be doing that. Instead, we take an artistic approach where the audience's minds will fill in the blanks. Cutter's attacks will always be left just out of view. The only on-screen violence against a woman will be at the end, when she is in more of a position of power and engaged in a fight, rather than an attack.
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WE ARE *THRILLED* TO BE TELLING THIS IMPORTANT STORY
The best films not only entertain but challenge us and ask us to see the world through a sharper lens. Sexual violence, particularly on college campuses, remains a widespread and deeply underreported problem. Survivors are often silenced by fear, shame, or institutional inaction.
Our film approaches this topic with care, nuance, and emotional honesty, while also balancing it through the lens of a Mystery/Thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. By blending socially conscious storytelling with a compelling narrative, we draw the audience in both emotionally and intellectually. This genre approach allows us to explore trauma, accountability, and truth in a way that’s both accessible and impactful.
This is more than just a film. Megan Is A Good Girl is a conversation starter, a mirror to our culture, and a rallying cry for justice. You'll try to guess 'WHODUNNIT' but we promise, you won't be able to.
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REPRESENTATION MATTERS
This sensitive subject matter deserves to be told with the utmost care, and our Above The Line team is doing just that. Our film is written by, directed by, executive produced, and line produced by women.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
The percentage of films directed by women continues to not crack 20%. Megan Is A Good Girl is changing things through incredible, award-winning director Amanda Pinto.
"I am interested in telling a story that doesn’t sensationalize trauma, but instead stays with the victim in the aftermath—the self-questioning, the silence, and the slow unraveling of trust in the institutions and people who are supposed to support them. One in five women will be sexually assaulted during college, yet so many of those experiences go unspoken or disbelieved. My intention is to tell this story with restraint and honesty—to sit with discomfort, to steer clear of tired tropes, and to hold space for the contradictions survivors often carry. There is no such thing as a “perfect victim,” and I hope to create a world in this film where survivors can relate to Megan and feel vindicated in her mission."
– Amanda Pinto
FUNDRAISING GOAL
Our Executive Producers have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring Megan Is A Good Girl to life, securing funding through a combination of investors, donations, brand sponsorships, and NJ state tax incentives. Thanks to their efforts, we’ve made incredible progress. But to confidently move into production and fully realize our vision, we still have a bit more to raise. Every contribution helps. All donations made are tax-deductible through our Co-Producer, Medicine Show Theater Ensemble/Normal Ave, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Arts Organization.
Every dollar raised goes directly to the production of the film:
- Cast & Crew Labor
- Locations
- Meals & Crafty
- Gear Rental
- Insurance/Worker's Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA contributions
- Payroll taxes
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
All donations made to Megan Is A Good Girl are 100% tax-deductible through our Co-Producer, Medicine Show Theater Ensemble/Normal Ave, a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Arts Organization. Your generous contribution not only helps bring original, independent storytelling to life; it also supports the arts in a meaningful, tangible way. Every dollar goes directly toward production, and your support is recognized and appreciated at every level.
WE CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU
This film would not be possible without the support of you, our passionate, generous, and inspiring community. Your belief in stories that matter keeps independent film alive, and we are deeply grateful for every contribution.
The film industry has weathered tremendous challenges in recent years... from a global pandemic to historic labor strikes, and we’re still rebuilding. In moments like these, the power and necessity of independent storytelling is more important that ever. brighter than ever. Indie films don’t just entertain, they take risks, spark dialogue, and amplify voices that often go unheard. With your help, we can bring this story to the screen. And Hollywood tends to favor prequels, sequels, and is taking less and less chances on brand new Intellectual Property. So we have to greenlight ourselves.
THE VIBE OF WHAT YOU'LL SEE ON SCREEN aka TONE
We take visual inspiration from genre films such as It Follows, Promising Young Woman, and the Scream franchise. Director Amanda Pinto and Cinematographer Jake Nathanson's visual style will include cool exterior light and sparse practicals that cast a new light on Megan’s once-vibrant living space as she dives deeper into her search for a killer. When it comes to the wrestling matches, visceral close-ups and concentrated light sources will create a heightened masculine environment that mirrors the violence being enacted on the female student body.
FEEDBACK ON THE SCRIPT
“The script flirts with the rape-revenge genre (more than flirts, maybe even goes out with a few times?) and does a great job of making Megan's experience feel real and relatable. ” -Slamdance Screenplay Competition
"Paige is able to somehow split the writing style between two genres. At times I felt myself slipping into the horrific drama of the story then... somehow... moments later I found myself back running through the streets of a horror.” -Cinzia Coassin, CGA
“The material showcases a topical central element with strong character-based qualities, and it intelligently blends this with what would otherwise be surface-level slasher movie qualities, thus creating a compelling hybridization.” -Slated
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
& Thank you for believing in the power of indie film
&& for supporting women in film.
.jpg)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Walkie Talkies
Costs $360
Communication is KEY! Want to help the film run smoothly? Sponsor our Walkie Talkie package.
Sponsor A Meal
Costs $9,000
Keeping our crew & cast fed & fueled for a long day on set is of top priority. Sponsor a meal and help us do that! (Averages $300/meal)
Sponsor Crafty
Costs $3,000
Sponsor our snack table aka "crafty." This includes coffee, fruit, granola bars, fruit-snacks, hydration and more! (Average $200/day)
Set the Scene - Build Megan's Bedroom
Costs $300
Transform our location into Megan's world, where the pivotal final scene takes place.
Set the Scene - Wrestling Team
Costs $300
Wrestling is a big part of our story. Help fund their uniforms and singlets!
Camera Package
Costs $8,000
We're shooting on an Arri Alexa Mini (the camera brand Marvel uses) on a HUGE discount, but we still need your help to lock it in!
Crew Transportation
Costs $4,000
Much of our fabulous crew lives in NYC. Help us rent vehicles to get them safely to and from set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Paige Sciarrino is an Italian & Syrian award-winning actor and filmmaker based in NYC. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Montclair State University's BFA Acting program, she went on to found Normal Ave, a 501(c)3 non-profit theater company based in Hell's Kitchen NYC. She performed in, as well as produced, multiple productions around the off-Broadway scene, including two world premieres and the 20th anniversary revival of And Then They Came For Me... where she played real-life Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park. She then left her post as Associate Artistic Director of Normal Ave to fully focus on her film career. She has produced three screenplays of her own and been a producer on countless shorts and two feature films. Her film “The Blue Light Stays On” won multiple awards, including Best Female Filmmaker & Best Original Idea, before being distributed on Amazon Prime Video. As an actor, Paige’s work has been described as, “raw and emotional," "noteworthy," and "memorable."
Normal Ave is a 501(c)3 non-profit production company specializing in live theater and independent film, based in NYC and run by Shannon Molly Flynn. Normal Ave’s mission is to redefine "normal" by nurturing an inclusive community of fresh, diverse voices while pursuing artistic excellence and collaborative freedom at every stage of development. Previous work includes world-premiere theatrical productions, new play series, concerts, workshops, and films. Normal Ave produced and helped develop the world premiere production of Of the Woman... by Lily Houghton, whose screenplay Forbidden Fruits was a 2023 Blacklist selection based on the same story. The film is being produced by Diablo Cody for IFC Films and stars Lily Reinhart, Lola Tung, Emma Chamberlain, and Victoria Pedretti. Normal Ave produced the 20th-anniversary revival of And Then They Came For Me, which chronicles real-life Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss’ life and experiences between 1939 and 1945, in conjunction with the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Following the successful revival, Normal Ave sponsored an award-winning PBS documentary, Eva’s Promise, based on the story. For almost a decade, Normal Ave has been a dynamic force in the world of theater, developing and producing groundbreaking works that challenge conventions.
John C. Hall is a film, television, and theatrical producer as well as a published author. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Distribution & Marketing at Universal Pictures. His tenure in entertainment has seen him working on the marketing and distribution campaigns for over 408 theatrical releases, including major franchise titles, Oscar® winners, and dozens of mega blockbusters. Currently, Hall is a producer on several feature films with his partner at Retinue Media. Additionally, he is a producer on a wedding comedy, The Token Groomsman, which he co-wrote based on his original story idea. Hall's passion for the big screen carries over onto the stage. He was a producer of "Macbeth," the award winning critically acclaimed Broadway production starring Alan Cumming. He also was a producer of the Deaf West production of "Spring Awakening." The production started with a Los Angeles run which earned over a dozen Ovation Award nominations including Best Musical. The production then transferred to New York and received multiple Tony nominations including Best Musical Revival. Hall's altruistic side motivates him to serve on charity boards and as a jury member at various international film festivals. This spirit of altruism is what drove him to both write the book Your Hollywood Pro: How To Make It In The Movie Business Without Selling Out and co-found Your Hollywood Pro, a unique non-profit mentorship organization that brought aspiring filmmakers together with seasoned entertainment industry veterans. Hall is a special consultant to the Board of Directors for APX Group, an American-European media fund.
Amanda Pinto is an Ohio-raised, New York-based director, producer, actor, and photographer. After directing and choreographing theater in New York, she began directing on-camera with the web series This Is B.S., which was acquired for streaming and executive produced by Terry Crews. Her short film directorial work includes Break/Fix (winner “Next Great Filmmaker” Berkshires Int’l, nominee “Best New Jersey Short” Montclair Int’l), Mac & Cheese (winner Best Director, winner Best Film, Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge), and two upcoming releases. Her producing work includes the short films Cigarettes (SXSW 2025, currently in development w/ Sundance) and Major (EP Tarell Alvin McCraney), and is currently in pre-production for the indie feature GRIND (dir. Peter Collins Campbell). While in drama school, she began taking headshots of fellow classmates and has since expanded her photography business, Sub/Urban Photography, to include commercial and editorial work. She is a co-founder of Art Nerds & Film Folks, a monthly networking event hosted in her photo studio, featuring up-and-coming visual artists, short film programs, and her favorite wine and snacks. She holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Torrance Shepherd graduated from Pennsylvania State University, Arts & Architecture with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Communications. TV Credits: THE DIPLOMAT S3 (Netflix); RESET (Shondaland/Netflix) AMERICAN HORROR STORY S12 (20th), UP HERE (Hulu), DEAD RINGERS (Amazon), SEVERANCE S1 (Apple), FOR LIFE S1 (ABC), POSE S2 (FX) FOSSE/VERDON (FX), MR ROBOT (Universal) Broadway Credits: ALADDIN (Costume Design), PRETTY WOMAN (Costume Design), ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Costume Design), Producer Credits: SABRINA BRIER & FRIENDS (Netflix is a Joke Festival), BOARD OF ED (the wild project), THE 2 QUEERS A LESBIAN MEETS AT HOME DEPOT (A.R.T. NY); POV: SABRINA IS LIVE (Union Hall), NYFA (Musical Short films), NO LOSS HERE (Short), Sundance Film Festival Institute '15, and most recently ON A STRING (Tribeca 2025.)
Jordan Hidalgo is a multi-award winning filmmaker and director making waves in the industry. He is the co-creator and director of upcoming 3o minute dark comedy television show Shitbags. His work focuses on narrative, documentaries, commercials, and branded content, having worked with clients such as Lamborghini, Lexus, Captain Morgan, Rice University, Purina, Patient Point, DFND, Chase, Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, Culture Trip, and The New York Jets. On screen, he has directed A-List talent featuring Steve Aoki, Tony Hawk, Victor Cruz, Charles Barkley, Lil Wayne, Mark Wahlberg, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Simms, Adam Lefkoe, Josh Bonzie, & Jamad Mays.
Matthew Solomon is a U.S.-based Designer and Creative Producer. Most recently, Matthew finished costume designing the last two seasons of “The Food That Built America” as well as “The Mega Brands That Built America” for The History Channel. Solomon was a costumer on the Emmy-winning TV show “Pose” on FX. Other recent credits include “Jesus Christ Superstar Live!”, “Live with Kelly and Ryan!”, “Nancy Kerrigan’s Halloween on Ice,” the First National Tour of “A Bronx Tale The Musical,” and “A Chorus Line.” Solomon has also worked at theaters such as Lincoln Center Theater, Fifth Avenue, Riverside, North Shore Music Theatre, Cape Playhouse, and New York Stage and Film. There is always something coming up; we must all keep collaborating and bringing our art to the world.
Jake Nathanson is a cinematographer, photographer, and editor based in NYC. Originally from Ohio, Jake moved to New York to attend NYU, where he co-founded Sub/Urban Photography with his partner, Amanda Pinto. Along with portraiture, Jake has honed his approach to cinematography and editing through his passion for genuine storytelling. Jake’s recent cinematography credits include Y30 (web series, dir. Maura Mazurowski), Breaking In (short, dir. Amanda Pinto), Tuesday (short, dir. Amanda Pinto), Major (short, dir. Christopher Betts, EP Tarell Alvin McCraney), and Mac and Cheese (short, winner Best Editor and Best Film, at the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge). Jake’s work has been screened at HollyShorts Film Festival, Indy Shorts, Cleveland International Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Berkshire International Film Festival and The Gotham Week. Jake is co-founder of Art Nerds and Film Folks, a mixer for creatives and filmmakers hosted at the Sub/Urban Photography studio in Chelsea.
Cat Raynor is a visual artist, scenic, and production designer currently based in New York City. Cat quests to find art in the everyday, looking for inspiration in the world around her. As a material artist and painter, Cat's work focuses on the transformation of the mundane, working to transcend conceptions of material through paint and installation. Cat is passionate in telling stories for, about, and by women, and looks to create work with powerful and truthful representation of people of marginalized genders. Cat especially loves creating work about adolescence and the messy teenage and young adult years where we try to find ourselves. Cat holds a B.A. from Kenyon College with a concentration in Fine Arts and an M.F.A in Set Design from Yale School of Drama.
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Mission Statement
The Story
MEGAN IS A GOOD GIRL
ULB SAG-AFTRA woman-led Revenge Mystery/Thriller feature film shooting in NJ.
Our film takes horror movie tropes and flips them inside out through a protagonist who is as likable as she is flawed, subverting audience expectations to prove why the 'perfect victim' doesn't exist.
SYNOPSIS
Senior Investigative Journalism major Megan is raped by the star of the wrestling team, Brice Tinney, on the brink of the college wrestling national championship. She reports it but detectives are slow to investigate due to his status in the community and rich-donor mother, who also happens to be the dean of students at their college. That week, two of Megan's friends are viciously, and seemingly randomly, murdered and another one of Brice's previous victims is attacked and left for dead. Megan is convinced these events must be related to her own assault--the golden-boy rapist has escalated and must be the perpetrator of all these crimes. With a police department strapped thin and justice for all of these crimes seeming less and less likely, a determined Megan puts her skills to use to solve the crimes on her own--for her murdered friends, and for herself. Culminating in one final, epic battle in which Megan lures the killer to come after her, she proves why there’s no such thing as a perfect victim.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN - OUR APPROACH
Megan Is A Good Girl is a woman-led revenge mystery/thriller with splashes of horror, that pays homage to the iconic thrillers/slashers of the 80s & 90s but through a modern perspective. While films like Halloween, Friday the 13th, the original Scream, and much more, have inspired horror films and all their subgenres, we would like to tell our story with a bit of a different approach, specifically when it comes to showing violence against women.
There are plenty of films that show gratuitous violence against women, but our film will NOT be doing that. Instead, we take an artistic approach where the audience's minds will fill in the blanks. Cutter's attacks will always be left just out of view. The only on-screen violence against a woman will be at the end, when she is in more of a position of power and engaged in a fight, rather than an attack.
WE ARE *THRILLED* TO BE TELLING THIS IMPORTANT STORY
The best films not only entertain but challenge us and ask us to see the world through a sharper lens. Sexual violence, particularly on college campuses, remains a widespread and deeply underreported problem. Survivors are often silenced by fear, shame, or institutional inaction.
Our film approaches this topic with care, nuance, and emotional honesty, while also balancing it through the lens of a Mystery/Thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. By blending socially conscious storytelling with a compelling narrative, we draw the audience in both emotionally and intellectually. This genre approach allows us to explore trauma, accountability, and truth in a way that’s both accessible and impactful.
This is more than just a film. Megan Is A Good Girl is a conversation starter, a mirror to our culture, and a rallying cry for justice. You'll try to guess 'WHODUNNIT' but we promise, you won't be able to.
REPRESENTATION MATTERS
This sensitive subject matter deserves to be told with the utmost care, and our Above The Line team is doing just that. Our film is written by, directed by, executive produced, and line produced by women.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
The percentage of films directed by women continues to not crack 20%. Megan Is A Good Girl is changing things through incredible, award-winning director Amanda Pinto.
"I am interested in telling a story that doesn’t sensationalize trauma, but instead stays with the victim in the aftermath—the self-questioning, the silence, and the slow unraveling of trust in the institutions and people who are supposed to support them. One in five women will be sexually assaulted during college, yet so many of those experiences go unspoken or disbelieved. My intention is to tell this story with restraint and honesty—to sit with discomfort, to steer clear of tired tropes, and to hold space for the contradictions survivors often carry. There is no such thing as a “perfect victim,” and I hope to create a world in this film where survivors can relate to Megan and feel vindicated in her mission."
– Amanda Pinto
FUNDRAISING GOAL
Our Executive Producers have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring Megan Is A Good Girl to life, securing funding through a combination of investors, donations, brand sponsorships, and NJ state tax incentives. Thanks to their efforts, we’ve made incredible progress. But to confidently move into production and fully realize our vision, we still have a bit more to raise. Every contribution helps. All donations made are tax-deductible through our Co-Producer, Medicine Show Theater Ensemble/Normal Ave, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Arts Organization.
Every dollar raised goes directly to the production of the film:
- Cast & Crew Labor
- Locations
- Meals & Crafty
- Gear Rental
- Insurance/Worker's Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA contributions
- Payroll taxes
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
All donations made to Megan Is A Good Girl are 100% tax-deductible through our Co-Producer, Medicine Show Theater Ensemble/Normal Ave, a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Arts Organization. Your generous contribution not only helps bring original, independent storytelling to life; it also supports the arts in a meaningful, tangible way. Every dollar goes directly toward production, and your support is recognized and appreciated at every level.
WE CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU
This film would not be possible without the support of you, our passionate, generous, and inspiring community. Your belief in stories that matter keeps independent film alive, and we are deeply grateful for every contribution.
The film industry has weathered tremendous challenges in recent years... from a global pandemic to historic labor strikes, and we’re still rebuilding. In moments like these, the power and necessity of independent storytelling is more important that ever. brighter than ever. Indie films don’t just entertain, they take risks, spark dialogue, and amplify voices that often go unheard. With your help, we can bring this story to the screen. And Hollywood tends to favor prequels, sequels, and is taking less and less chances on brand new Intellectual Property. So we have to greenlight ourselves.
THE VIBE OF WHAT YOU'LL SEE ON SCREEN aka TONE
We take visual inspiration from genre films such as It Follows, Promising Young Woman, and the Scream franchise. Director Amanda Pinto and Cinematographer Jake Nathanson's visual style will include cool exterior light and sparse practicals that cast a new light on Megan’s once-vibrant living space as she dives deeper into her search for a killer. When it comes to the wrestling matches, visceral close-ups and concentrated light sources will create a heightened masculine environment that mirrors the violence being enacted on the female student body.
FEEDBACK ON THE SCRIPT
“The script flirts with the rape-revenge genre (more than flirts, maybe even goes out with a few times?) and does a great job of making Megan's experience feel real and relatable. ” -Slamdance Screenplay Competition
"Paige is able to somehow split the writing style between two genres. At times I felt myself slipping into the horrific drama of the story then... somehow... moments later I found myself back running through the streets of a horror.” -Cinzia Coassin, CGA
“The material showcases a topical central element with strong character-based qualities, and it intelligently blends this with what would otherwise be surface-level slasher movie qualities, thus creating a compelling hybridization.” -Slated
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
& Thank you for believing in the power of indie film
&& for supporting women in film.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Walkie Talkies
Costs $360
Communication is KEY! Want to help the film run smoothly? Sponsor our Walkie Talkie package.
Sponsor A Meal
Costs $9,000
Keeping our crew & cast fed & fueled for a long day on set is of top priority. Sponsor a meal and help us do that! (Averages $300/meal)
Sponsor Crafty
Costs $3,000
Sponsor our snack table aka "crafty." This includes coffee, fruit, granola bars, fruit-snacks, hydration and more! (Average $200/day)
Set the Scene - Build Megan's Bedroom
Costs $300
Transform our location into Megan's world, where the pivotal final scene takes place.
Set the Scene - Wrestling Team
Costs $300
Wrestling is a big part of our story. Help fund their uniforms and singlets!
Camera Package
Costs $8,000
We're shooting on an Arri Alexa Mini (the camera brand Marvel uses) on a HUGE discount, but we still need your help to lock it in!
Crew Transportation
Costs $4,000
Much of our fabulous crew lives in NYC. Help us rent vehicles to get them safely to and from set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Paige Sciarrino is an Italian & Syrian award-winning actor and filmmaker based in NYC. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Montclair State University's BFA Acting program, she went on to found Normal Ave, a 501(c)3 non-profit theater company based in Hell's Kitchen NYC. She performed in, as well as produced, multiple productions around the off-Broadway scene, including two world premieres and the 20th anniversary revival of And Then They Came For Me... where she played real-life Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park. She then left her post as Associate Artistic Director of Normal Ave to fully focus on her film career. She has produced three screenplays of her own and been a producer on countless shorts and two feature films. Her film “The Blue Light Stays On” won multiple awards, including Best Female Filmmaker & Best Original Idea, before being distributed on Amazon Prime Video. As an actor, Paige’s work has been described as, “raw and emotional," "noteworthy," and "memorable."
Normal Ave is a 501(c)3 non-profit production company specializing in live theater and independent film, based in NYC and run by Shannon Molly Flynn. Normal Ave’s mission is to redefine "normal" by nurturing an inclusive community of fresh, diverse voices while pursuing artistic excellence and collaborative freedom at every stage of development. Previous work includes world-premiere theatrical productions, new play series, concerts, workshops, and films. Normal Ave produced and helped develop the world premiere production of Of the Woman... by Lily Houghton, whose screenplay Forbidden Fruits was a 2023 Blacklist selection based on the same story. The film is being produced by Diablo Cody for IFC Films and stars Lily Reinhart, Lola Tung, Emma Chamberlain, and Victoria Pedretti. Normal Ave produced the 20th-anniversary revival of And Then They Came For Me, which chronicles real-life Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss’ life and experiences between 1939 and 1945, in conjunction with the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Following the successful revival, Normal Ave sponsored an award-winning PBS documentary, Eva’s Promise, based on the story. For almost a decade, Normal Ave has been a dynamic force in the world of theater, developing and producing groundbreaking works that challenge conventions.
John C. Hall is a film, television, and theatrical producer as well as a published author. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Distribution & Marketing at Universal Pictures. His tenure in entertainment has seen him working on the marketing and distribution campaigns for over 408 theatrical releases, including major franchise titles, Oscar® winners, and dozens of mega blockbusters. Currently, Hall is a producer on several feature films with his partner at Retinue Media. Additionally, he is a producer on a wedding comedy, The Token Groomsman, which he co-wrote based on his original story idea. Hall's passion for the big screen carries over onto the stage. He was a producer of "Macbeth," the award winning critically acclaimed Broadway production starring Alan Cumming. He also was a producer of the Deaf West production of "Spring Awakening." The production started with a Los Angeles run which earned over a dozen Ovation Award nominations including Best Musical. The production then transferred to New York and received multiple Tony nominations including Best Musical Revival. Hall's altruistic side motivates him to serve on charity boards and as a jury member at various international film festivals. This spirit of altruism is what drove him to both write the book Your Hollywood Pro: How To Make It In The Movie Business Without Selling Out and co-found Your Hollywood Pro, a unique non-profit mentorship organization that brought aspiring filmmakers together with seasoned entertainment industry veterans. Hall is a special consultant to the Board of Directors for APX Group, an American-European media fund.
Amanda Pinto is an Ohio-raised, New York-based director, producer, actor, and photographer. After directing and choreographing theater in New York, she began directing on-camera with the web series This Is B.S., which was acquired for streaming and executive produced by Terry Crews. Her short film directorial work includes Break/Fix (winner “Next Great Filmmaker” Berkshires Int’l, nominee “Best New Jersey Short” Montclair Int’l), Mac & Cheese (winner Best Director, winner Best Film, Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge), and two upcoming releases. Her producing work includes the short films Cigarettes (SXSW 2025, currently in development w/ Sundance) and Major (EP Tarell Alvin McCraney), and is currently in pre-production for the indie feature GRIND (dir. Peter Collins Campbell). While in drama school, she began taking headshots of fellow classmates and has since expanded her photography business, Sub/Urban Photography, to include commercial and editorial work. She is a co-founder of Art Nerds & Film Folks, a monthly networking event hosted in her photo studio, featuring up-and-coming visual artists, short film programs, and her favorite wine and snacks. She holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Torrance Shepherd graduated from Pennsylvania State University, Arts & Architecture with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Communications. TV Credits: THE DIPLOMAT S3 (Netflix); RESET (Shondaland/Netflix) AMERICAN HORROR STORY S12 (20th), UP HERE (Hulu), DEAD RINGERS (Amazon), SEVERANCE S1 (Apple), FOR LIFE S1 (ABC), POSE S2 (FX) FOSSE/VERDON (FX), MR ROBOT (Universal) Broadway Credits: ALADDIN (Costume Design), PRETTY WOMAN (Costume Design), ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Costume Design), Producer Credits: SABRINA BRIER & FRIENDS (Netflix is a Joke Festival), BOARD OF ED (the wild project), THE 2 QUEERS A LESBIAN MEETS AT HOME DEPOT (A.R.T. NY); POV: SABRINA IS LIVE (Union Hall), NYFA (Musical Short films), NO LOSS HERE (Short), Sundance Film Festival Institute '15, and most recently ON A STRING (Tribeca 2025.)
Jordan Hidalgo is a multi-award winning filmmaker and director making waves in the industry. He is the co-creator and director of upcoming 3o minute dark comedy television show Shitbags. His work focuses on narrative, documentaries, commercials, and branded content, having worked with clients such as Lamborghini, Lexus, Captain Morgan, Rice University, Purina, Patient Point, DFND, Chase, Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, Culture Trip, and The New York Jets. On screen, he has directed A-List talent featuring Steve Aoki, Tony Hawk, Victor Cruz, Charles Barkley, Lil Wayne, Mark Wahlberg, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Simms, Adam Lefkoe, Josh Bonzie, & Jamad Mays.
Matthew Solomon is a U.S.-based Designer and Creative Producer. Most recently, Matthew finished costume designing the last two seasons of “The Food That Built America” as well as “The Mega Brands That Built America” for The History Channel. Solomon was a costumer on the Emmy-winning TV show “Pose” on FX. Other recent credits include “Jesus Christ Superstar Live!”, “Live with Kelly and Ryan!”, “Nancy Kerrigan’s Halloween on Ice,” the First National Tour of “A Bronx Tale The Musical,” and “A Chorus Line.” Solomon has also worked at theaters such as Lincoln Center Theater, Fifth Avenue, Riverside, North Shore Music Theatre, Cape Playhouse, and New York Stage and Film. There is always something coming up; we must all keep collaborating and bringing our art to the world.
Jake Nathanson is a cinematographer, photographer, and editor based in NYC. Originally from Ohio, Jake moved to New York to attend NYU, where he co-founded Sub/Urban Photography with his partner, Amanda Pinto. Along with portraiture, Jake has honed his approach to cinematography and editing through his passion for genuine storytelling. Jake’s recent cinematography credits include Y30 (web series, dir. Maura Mazurowski), Breaking In (short, dir. Amanda Pinto), Tuesday (short, dir. Amanda Pinto), Major (short, dir. Christopher Betts, EP Tarell Alvin McCraney), and Mac and Cheese (short, winner Best Editor and Best Film, at the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge). Jake’s work has been screened at HollyShorts Film Festival, Indy Shorts, Cleveland International Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Berkshire International Film Festival and The Gotham Week. Jake is co-founder of Art Nerds and Film Folks, a mixer for creatives and filmmakers hosted at the Sub/Urban Photography studio in Chelsea.
Cat Raynor is a visual artist, scenic, and production designer currently based in New York City. Cat quests to find art in the everyday, looking for inspiration in the world around her. As a material artist and painter, Cat's work focuses on the transformation of the mundane, working to transcend conceptions of material through paint and installation. Cat is passionate in telling stories for, about, and by women, and looks to create work with powerful and truthful representation of people of marginalized genders. Cat especially loves creating work about adolescence and the messy teenage and young adult years where we try to find ourselves. Cat holds a B.A. from Kenyon College with a concentration in Fine Arts and an M.F.A in Set Design from Yale School of Drama.