...Mom Died
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
"...Mom Died" is a surreal dark comedy that examines how ever evolving familial dynamics can be put on blast during times of crisis. The film gives voice to the sentiments that often go unsaid in life changing situations by elevating thoughts we often deem as selfish or improper through comedy!
...Mom Died
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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"...Mom Died" is a surreal dark comedy that examines how ever evolving familial dynamics can be put on blast during times of crisis. The film gives voice to the sentiments that often go unsaid in life changing situations by elevating thoughts we often deem as selfish or improper through comedy!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THANK YOU FOR GETTING US TO OUR PRIMARY GOAL! NOW, ON TO OUR STRETCH GOAL OF $11,000!!!
Based on an all too true story...
A version of this story happened to me and my sister. About eight years ago, my mother randomly tripped and hit her head. She was rushed to the hospital where she underwent emergency neurological surgery to drain a brain bleed. It was an absolute freak accident. She actually almost died, but incredibly, made a full recovery and is absolutely thriving today! How cute is she?!?
To make matter more complicated...this all happened about 5 months after my mother and father separated after being together for 35 years, so my sister and I took center stage during this freakin' catastrophe. While this short film is fiction, it's inspired by that experience and extrapolated from some of the vast array of thoughts and emotions I felt but didn't vocalize at the time. After long enough, I finally decided to process this event in the best way I knew how...by turning it into comedy.
This is where it all went down...Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
MOM, IF YOU'RE READING THIS...it bears repeating that that this is a comedic extrapolation of our experience! While this story is based on a real situation, the characters in the film are FICTITIOUS! (Don't worry, everyone! We got her blessing before embarking on this creative endeavor!)
...MOM DIED is a narrative short film set in the not so inherently comedic location of a hospital waiting room. It's a dark comedy that sits in with a Sister and Brother who are anxiously awaiting the results of their mother's emergency neurological surgery. For the siblings, who are in their early twenties, this is the most harrowing experience of their young lives. While the underlying fear of potentially losing their mother is ever present as a tonal baseline, the film explores some of the more logistical and practical thoughts that come to these siblings as they helplessly sit with eachother. ...MOM DIED gives voice to the sentiments that often go unsaid in these sorts of life changing situations. It seeks to elevate those often selfish or improper thoughts through comedy.
Oh yeah, and to make matters more complicated, their very recently estranged father is in the room with them.
This short film is about how ridiculous, and inherently funny, it is to ask two young people to grow up and take on a caregiving role in a matter of moments. It examines being lost in a situation so intense that you have no choice but to accept your reactions for what they are and lean on those around you. And if this doesn't seem funny to you quite yet, please, take my word for it!
We wanted to make something that was honest, universal, and funny...and maybe allow people to give themselves a break in times of crisis. Everyone experiences trauma in one form or another, and right now that notion feels all too prescient. When we do, our mind goes to unusual places. Damn, our mind goes to unusual places even when we DON'T experience trauma. Our minds are bizarre, beautiful miracles! Unpacking all that goes on upstairs through the use of comedy can be a very useful tool as we go through the ups and downs of life!
This film seeks to explore the parts of ourselves that we don't really want to talk about, because at the end of the day, we ALL have those icky partys and the fact that we do (unless you're some sort of ridiculous angel) makes it OK! Not to get too heady, but we have always been interested in the process of legitimizing emotions, because if you're feeling it and thinking it, it's legit! At least, that's what my therapist tells me!
The idea is to turn this into a feature! As you can imagine, this story goes WAY beyond the hospital waiting room. The treatment for the feature version of this is already written, and executing this short in the best way we can will hopefully get people excited about the feature to come!
We've shot the whole darn film already! But we want you to get involved so we can continue to edit it, make it look prettier and sound better! All of the funds we raise at this point will be going to post production and the it's life beyond the edit! Here is the breakdown for our primary goal.
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We also have a stretch goal that will help us with getting this thing in front of people as the best piece that it can be...
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And if you can't contribute...we get it! We still love you! Plus, there are other ways you can support the film like getting "Mom Died" tattooed on your chest! In seriousness, to hit our fundraising goal, we'll need to reach people far and wide, so you can share our page on social media, and tell family, friends, or random people you meet in a coffee shop about us! We're just thrilled you made it all the way to this part of our page honestly!!!
Here's an example of what you can share on social media:
Take a look at ...Mom Died, this awesome short film in progress at www.seedandspark.com/fund/mom-died
You can also follow us on instagram and twitter @momdiedthefilm or email us at [email protected].
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Additional Edit
Costs $2,250
We've done a preliminary edit, but we need additional editing to make the film tighter and prettier!
Sound Mix
Costs $3,150
Transporting our audience into the hospital by mixing in sound is crucial to the film's feel!
Color Grade
Costs $1,800
Despite it being a drab hospital, we still need our film to pop visually with color!
Music Rights
Costs $1,350
There are a few songs simply have to be in the film! We REALLY want to buy the rights to use them!
End Title Graphics
Costs $450
Designing a well fitting end title will wrap this thing up perfectly!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Zach Golden
WRITER/DIRECTOR
Zach Golden is a narrative filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY. He has produced and directed for various comedic film and television programs including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Desus & Mero as well as Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. In his work, he's most interested in excavating the inner workings of the human condition through art and firmly believes narrative comedy is a fantastic tool with which to explore trauma. He also loves big dogs.
Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand
PRODUCER
Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand is the Owner and Founder of Edge In Motion Productions, a full-service Emmy-Nominated production company specializing in one of a kind TV Pilots and viral internet content that can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. In addition to producing, Lindsay mothers two human children. She is a passionate producer who has a hand in every aspect ofproduction, from the development of the scripts to the logistics of filming and post-production. Lindsay's work has caught the eye of several publications including HuffPo, Funny or Die, Broadway World, A.V. Club, Paste Magazine, Flavorwire, Laughspin, Theater Mania, Spoiled NYC, Downtown Magazine, IGN, Comedy Cake, The Front Row Center, Theater Geek, and Madame Figaro (France) to name a few. NPR called "Shelf Life," her latest project on Amazon Prime, a "historical document."
Michael "Cat" Mastroserio
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Cat Mastroserio is a Director of Photography based in Westchester and has been shooting short films around the greater New York area for the better part of a decade. He has also worked in the lighting crew on some of your favorite dramas including Mr. Robot, Pose, and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THANK YOU FOR GETTING US TO OUR PRIMARY GOAL! NOW, ON TO OUR STRETCH GOAL OF $11,000!!!
Based on an all too true story...
A version of this story happened to me and my sister. About eight years ago, my mother randomly tripped and hit her head. She was rushed to the hospital where she underwent emergency neurological surgery to drain a brain bleed. It was an absolute freak accident. She actually almost died, but incredibly, made a full recovery and is absolutely thriving today! How cute is she?!?
To make matter more complicated...this all happened about 5 months after my mother and father separated after being together for 35 years, so my sister and I took center stage during this freakin' catastrophe. While this short film is fiction, it's inspired by that experience and extrapolated from some of the vast array of thoughts and emotions I felt but didn't vocalize at the time. After long enough, I finally decided to process this event in the best way I knew how...by turning it into comedy.
This is where it all went down...Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
MOM, IF YOU'RE READING THIS...it bears repeating that that this is a comedic extrapolation of our experience! While this story is based on a real situation, the characters in the film are FICTITIOUS! (Don't worry, everyone! We got her blessing before embarking on this creative endeavor!)
...MOM DIED is a narrative short film set in the not so inherently comedic location of a hospital waiting room. It's a dark comedy that sits in with a Sister and Brother who are anxiously awaiting the results of their mother's emergency neurological surgery. For the siblings, who are in their early twenties, this is the most harrowing experience of their young lives. While the underlying fear of potentially losing their mother is ever present as a tonal baseline, the film explores some of the more logistical and practical thoughts that come to these siblings as they helplessly sit with eachother. ...MOM DIED gives voice to the sentiments that often go unsaid in these sorts of life changing situations. It seeks to elevate those often selfish or improper thoughts through comedy.
Oh yeah, and to make matters more complicated, their very recently estranged father is in the room with them.
This short film is about how ridiculous, and inherently funny, it is to ask two young people to grow up and take on a caregiving role in a matter of moments. It examines being lost in a situation so intense that you have no choice but to accept your reactions for what they are and lean on those around you. And if this doesn't seem funny to you quite yet, please, take my word for it!
We wanted to make something that was honest, universal, and funny...and maybe allow people to give themselves a break in times of crisis. Everyone experiences trauma in one form or another, and right now that notion feels all too prescient. When we do, our mind goes to unusual places. Damn, our mind goes to unusual places even when we DON'T experience trauma. Our minds are bizarre, beautiful miracles! Unpacking all that goes on upstairs through the use of comedy can be a very useful tool as we go through the ups and downs of life!
This film seeks to explore the parts of ourselves that we don't really want to talk about, because at the end of the day, we ALL have those icky partys and the fact that we do (unless you're some sort of ridiculous angel) makes it OK! Not to get too heady, but we have always been interested in the process of legitimizing emotions, because if you're feeling it and thinking it, it's legit! At least, that's what my therapist tells me!
The idea is to turn this into a feature! As you can imagine, this story goes WAY beyond the hospital waiting room. The treatment for the feature version of this is already written, and executing this short in the best way we can will hopefully get people excited about the feature to come!
We've shot the whole darn film already! But we want you to get involved so we can continue to edit it, make it look prettier and sound better! All of the funds we raise at this point will be going to post production and the it's life beyond the edit! Here is the breakdown for our primary goal.
We also have a stretch goal that will help us with getting this thing in front of people as the best piece that it can be...
And if you can't contribute...we get it! We still love you! Plus, there are other ways you can support the film like getting "Mom Died" tattooed on your chest! In seriousness, to hit our fundraising goal, we'll need to reach people far and wide, so you can share our page on social media, and tell family, friends, or random people you meet in a coffee shop about us! We're just thrilled you made it all the way to this part of our page honestly!!!
Here's an example of what you can share on social media:
Take a look at ...Mom Died, this awesome short film in progress at www.seedandspark.com/fund/mom-died
You can also follow us on instagram and twitter @momdiedthefilm or email us at [email protected].
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Additional Edit
Costs $2,250
We've done a preliminary edit, but we need additional editing to make the film tighter and prettier!
Sound Mix
Costs $3,150
Transporting our audience into the hospital by mixing in sound is crucial to the film's feel!
Color Grade
Costs $1,800
Despite it being a drab hospital, we still need our film to pop visually with color!
Music Rights
Costs $1,350
There are a few songs simply have to be in the film! We REALLY want to buy the rights to use them!
End Title Graphics
Costs $450
Designing a well fitting end title will wrap this thing up perfectly!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Zach Golden
WRITER/DIRECTOR
Zach Golden is a narrative filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY. He has produced and directed for various comedic film and television programs including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Desus & Mero as well as Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. In his work, he's most interested in excavating the inner workings of the human condition through art and firmly believes narrative comedy is a fantastic tool with which to explore trauma. He also loves big dogs.
Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand
PRODUCER
Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand is the Owner and Founder of Edge In Motion Productions, a full-service Emmy-Nominated production company specializing in one of a kind TV Pilots and viral internet content that can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. In addition to producing, Lindsay mothers two human children. She is a passionate producer who has a hand in every aspect ofproduction, from the development of the scripts to the logistics of filming and post-production. Lindsay's work has caught the eye of several publications including HuffPo, Funny or Die, Broadway World, A.V. Club, Paste Magazine, Flavorwire, Laughspin, Theater Mania, Spoiled NYC, Downtown Magazine, IGN, Comedy Cake, The Front Row Center, Theater Geek, and Madame Figaro (France) to name a few. NPR called "Shelf Life," her latest project on Amazon Prime, a "historical document."
Michael "Cat" Mastroserio
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Cat Mastroserio is a Director of Photography based in Westchester and has been shooting short films around the greater New York area for the better part of a decade. He has also worked in the lighting crew on some of your favorite dramas including Mr. Robot, Pose, and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.