If you’ve ever tried to juggle everything while pursuing your life’s goal, I think you’ll relate to this! I hope you’ll laugh and cry-and cringe-as I figure out what I’m doing with cheeky kids and a crazy acting career. I’d love your support as I try to make more episodes-and tell my stories!
If you’ve ever tried to juggle everything while pursuing your life’s goal, I think you’ll relate to this! I hope you’ll laugh and cry-and cringe-as I figure out what I’m doing with cheeky kids and a crazy acting career. I’d love your support as I try to make more episodes-and tell my stories!
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Story
Mission Statement
This is a story written, produced and starring a woman and her personal journey.About The Project
This is the story of Libby Sandler, a busy, frazzled, suburban Mom who is trying to be a great mom AND get the part. She wants to be there for her kids at every question asked, lunch packed and bedtime routine. But she also wants to be a good actress and get the roles she scrambles for. A recent loss leaves her searching for a cheerleader in life to guide her moves as she juggles her passions and navigates moving forward.
Inspired by true life events, Momtress shows the messiness of life even under seemingly 'perfect' conditions.
Libby Sandler is a character loosely based on my life. Just like Libby I get up every morning full of hope and expectation that today will be the day that the kids are happy and taken care of, the auditions are a success and that everything will be 'ok.' The truth is that I lost my Mom, my biggest cheerleader, a year before shooting the pilot to this series. I needed to find a way to tell the story of trying to get through the day without her. This series will follow Libby as we laugh and cry with her.
Be sure to check out our Trailer on the "Media" Page!
Incentives
$10
Thanks, Mom!
Thanks for supporting the Momtress series! We will give you a shoutout on your favorite social media platform!
$25
Just Text Me, Mom!
A thank you in the credits and a social media shoutout!
$50
Mom, I Need You!
A limited edition Momtress icepack (because EVERYONE needs ice packs to keep lunches cold or to ice a bruised knee/head/whatever), a thank you in the credits and a social media shoutout!
Claimed: 15 of 100
$75
Mom, Can I Watch It Again?!
A DVD copy of the series so you can watch it over and over on your DVD player (if you stll have one of those!) You also get the icepack, the thank you in the credits and the social media shoutout!
Claimed: 4 of 25
$100
Looking Good, Mom!
A Momtress workout video sent to you that will give you that workout to turn to when you just don't have the time to get to the gym! This incentive also includes all previous perks listed!
Claimed: 11 of 50
$200
Mom, I'm Hungry!
Let the Momtress cook a kid-friendly meal for your family! We'll decide on what your family likes and the Momtress will cook a meal for up to 6 people! This incentive includes all previous perks as well!
Claimed: 1 of 5
$250
Whatver Mom, Whatever
A 30-min Momtress advice phone call. The Momtress herself will get on the phone and help you with any questions you have, advice you need, support to get through a troubled time...basically be your 'MOM' via phone for 30 min.
Also includes all previous perks listed.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$350
They Said My Name, Mom!
The Momtress team will write your name into the script in some creative capacity whether it's a character, a sign in a window or Libby's new best friend! This incentive also includes all previous perks listed!
Claimed: 0 of 4
$500
Honey, Will You Run Lines With Me?
We will write you a part in the series! You will have a role in Momtress! Isn't that exciting?! Plus, you'll get all previous perks listed as well!
Claimed: 2 of 5
$1,000
Mom, Can I Do It? Can I? Can I?
Have you always wanted to be a PRODUCER?! This is your chance to have your name in the credits listed as a producer on the series! Wow! You can do it! Yes, you can! This incentive also includes all previous perks listed!
Claimed: 0 of 4
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Thanks, Mom!
Thanks for supporting the Momtress series! We will give you a shoutout on your favorite social media platform!
$25
Just Text Me, Mom!
A thank you in the credits and a social media shoutout!
$50
Mom, I Need You!
A limited edition Momtress icepack (because EVERYONE needs ice packs to keep lunches cold or to ice a bruised knee/head/whatever), a thank you in the credits and a social media shoutout!
Claimed: 15 of 100
$75
Mom, Can I Watch It Again?!
A DVD copy of the series so you can watch it over and over on your DVD player (if you stll have one of those!) You also get the icepack, the thank you in the credits and the social media shoutout!
Claimed: 4 of 25
$100
Looking Good, Mom!
A Momtress workout video sent to you that will give you that workout to turn to when you just don't have the time to get to the gym! This incentive also includes all previous perks listed!
Claimed: 11 of 50
$200
Mom, I'm Hungry!
Let the Momtress cook a kid-friendly meal for your family! We'll decide on what your family likes and the Momtress will cook a meal for up to 6 people! This incentive includes all previous perks as well!
Claimed: 1 of 5
$250
Whatver Mom, Whatever
A 30-min Momtress advice phone call. The Momtress herself will get on the phone and help you with any questions you have, advice you need, support to get through a troubled time...basically be your 'MOM' via phone for 30 min.
Also includes all previous perks listed.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$350
They Said My Name, Mom!
The Momtress team will write your name into the script in some creative capacity whether it's a character, a sign in a window or Libby's new best friend! This incentive also includes all previous perks listed!
Claimed: 0 of 4
$500
Honey, Will You Run Lines With Me?
We will write you a part in the series! You will have a role in Momtress! Isn't that exciting?! Plus, you'll get all previous perks listed as well!
Claimed: 2 of 5
$1,000
Mom, Can I Do It? Can I? Can I?
Have you always wanted to be a PRODUCER?! This is your chance to have your name in the credits listed as a producer on the series! Wow! You can do it! Yes, you can! This incentive also includes all previous perks listed!
Claimed: 0 of 4
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Current Team
About This Team
Liz Samuel is an actress and former TV producer who has combined her skills to write, produce and star in the pilot to this series, MOMTRESS. Liz spent her first 7 years out of college producing for networks such as MTV, VH1, NBC, BRAVO, LIFETIME and worked for some wonderful production companies. She made the switch to acting full-time after studying at studios in the evenings after working all day in production. Liz has been seen in national and regional commercials, on NY and NJ stages, on TV, in independent films and web series. Her first foray into filmmaking started with Momtress and it brought her to top film festivals such as Montclair Film Festival and Soho Film Festival among others. She is excited to continue to write, produce and act with this upcoming series. www.lizsamuel.com
Ari Blinder is a passionate and experienced Story teller. He honed his funny bone with comedy power house Green Hat Films - the team behind The Hangover. Ari rounded out his understanding of the film medium delving into dramatic acting on such shows as Homeland and The Mentalist as well as producing a number of award winning independent films and learning from master dramatic producers Scott Rudin (No Country For Old Men) and Scott Silver (The Matrix) while doing script coverage for their respective production companies.
We are working towards creating a series that will be equal to if not better than the pilot/short film that has been making the rounds at film festivals. We will be hiring a director, a DP, a line producer, an editor, a casting director and of course, the cast! We will also bringing on other team members to help us bring this series to life! And we believe in working with a diverse creative team!
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