Mother's Day is a stylishly surreal short film that explores the ways in which women from various generations deal with pain according to the time's standards, while utilizing a vintage aesthetic from an award winning filmmaking team.
Mother's Day is a stylishly surreal short film that explores the ways in which women from various generations deal with pain according to the time's standards, while utilizing a vintage aesthetic from an award winning filmmaking team.
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Mission Statement
Written, directed and produced by women, Mother's Day is female-centric in its story and purpose. It examines the relationships among mothers and daughters, and explores the effect of gender roles and expectations on women during these specific eras.About The Project
Jane has the perfect life. A loving husband, a darling daughter and -hands down- the grooviest home in the neighborhood. But all that is no match for the painful memories of Jane's childhood as they emerge on the eve of Mother's Day. Booze and pills spiral Jane deeper into her hallucinatory nightmare, for as we all know, the only way out is through.
Mother's Day is written by Janet Travis, an actress in Austin, TX who has shared this story based on real life events. A funny thing happened when she began sharing this script with others: an overhwleming amount of female readers commented how closely this story hits home. And this is no easy story.
We want to produce this film in an attempt to bring to light and ultimately heal the emotional wounds that reach an overwhelmingly large percentage of women. We explore the lasting effects of emotional and psychological abuse in this story, not to condemn but to comprehend why and how it happens in the first place.
We have an incredible location to create an authentic backdrop to the 1940s and 1960s storylines. Additionally, we've got a talented cast and crew who are donating their time and talents to make this film happen.
But we do need your help to get it made. Our funding will take care of the location fees, wardrobe, props, catering and some equipment rental as well as festival submission fees when we finish. Every little bit helps and we look forward to sharing the experience with all of our contributors!
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Incentives
$10
Peggy Bundy Level
Like the bold and the brash Peggy Bundy, for your $10 contribution you'll get a SHOUT OUT on social media!
$25
Donna Reed Level
For your generous contribution of $25, you will receive a signed postcard from Mother's Day AND a special quote from your favorite TV mom!
$50
Marion Cunningham Level
Mrs. Cunningham was a mother who loved keeping up with her kids' crazy antics! For your generous contribution of $50, you will receive special Mother's Day updates of behind the scenes footage and outtakes from the Mother's Day set.
(All previous perks included)
$100
Carol Brady Level
No mother is more famous for her fashionable hairstyle than Carol Brady! For your generous contribution of $100, you will receive a Mother's Day basket of fantastic hair product samples as well as a digital download of the final film!
(All previous perks included!)
$245
Drunk Lucy Ricardo Level
We're almost near our Greenlight but need $245 to reach it! Whoever donates this amount TODAY not only receives the Lucy Ricardo level perks (red carpet premere ticket, mini mother's day basket, bts footage and photos and postcards) but ALSO recieves a fantastic gift basket full of BOOZE! That's right, vodka, wine, mixers, everything you need to have a saucy little party. Celebrate with us, darlings.
Claimed: 1 of 3
$250
Lucy Ricardo Level
No mother wanted to be in the show as much as Lucy did! For your generous contribution of $250, you will receive a ticket to the premiere of Mother's Day and your picture taken on the red carpet!
(All previous perks included! Travel not included)
$500
Morticia Adams Level
Lover of the horror genre? You're in luck. For your generous contribution of $500, you'll receive a retro photo session with award winning horror film director Liz Tabish.
(All previous perks included)
$530
KRIS JENNER PERK
The literal amount we need to reach our goal. $675 (UPDATE: $530!) We can't even. WE LITERALLY CAN'T EVEN. This perk is out of control. It includes a 3 look photoshoot for you or a loved one, a mother's day basket full of wine & makeup and VIP treatment on our red carpet premiere! Only ONE available!
Claimed: 0 of 1
$750
Samantha Stevens Level
Samantha Stevens was one groovy mother who could make anything happen with one twitch of her nose! For your generous contribution of $750, you will receive a ONE OF A KIND painting by artist Jackson Travis.
(All previous perks included!)
$1,000
Mildred Pierce Level
If only Mommie Dearest could have had our Mother's Day Basket! For your generous donation of $1,000, you will receive a gift basket filled with everything Mother needs to soothe her nerves--cigarettes, booze, makeup, cold cream, perfume, detangler, and pills.
(All previous perks included!)
$2,000
June Cleaver Level
June Cleaver was the Gold Standard of Moms! If you contribute $2,000, you'll receive Associate Producer credit on Mother's Day and will forever be the Gold Standard of Contributors to us!
(All previous perks included!)
$4,000
Louise Jefferson Level
Louise Jefferson brings the wit, humor and love as she moves on up! We'll move you on up to the top of our credits when you join us as a Producer with your generous donation of $4,000!
(All previous perks included!)
$7,000
Shirley Partridge Level
Shirley Partridge made sure her kids had the VIP treatment and so will you when you donate $7,000 to Mother's Day! Best seats in the house for our premiere, champagne party with the cast and crew, an enormous gift basket full of the very best of all the things mother needs! And best of all, Executive Producer credit! You really know how to get the job done.
(All previous perks included!)
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Peggy Bundy Level
Like the bold and the brash Peggy Bundy, for your $10 contribution you'll get a SHOUT OUT on social media!
$25
Donna Reed Level
For your generous contribution of $25, you will receive a signed postcard from Mother's Day AND a special quote from your favorite TV mom!
$50
Marion Cunningham Level
Mrs. Cunningham was a mother who loved keeping up with her kids' crazy antics! For your generous contribution of $50, you will receive special Mother's Day updates of behind the scenes footage and outtakes from the Mother's Day set.
(All previous perks included)
$100
Carol Brady Level
No mother is more famous for her fashionable hairstyle than Carol Brady! For your generous contribution of $100, you will receive a Mother's Day basket of fantastic hair product samples as well as a digital download of the final film!
(All previous perks included!)
$245
Drunk Lucy Ricardo Level
We're almost near our Greenlight but need $245 to reach it! Whoever donates this amount TODAY not only receives the Lucy Ricardo level perks (red carpet premere ticket, mini mother's day basket, bts footage and photos and postcards) but ALSO recieves a fantastic gift basket full of BOOZE! That's right, vodka, wine, mixers, everything you need to have a saucy little party. Celebrate with us, darlings.
Claimed: 1 of 3
$250
Lucy Ricardo Level
No mother wanted to be in the show as much as Lucy did! For your generous contribution of $250, you will receive a ticket to the premiere of Mother's Day and your picture taken on the red carpet!
(All previous perks included! Travel not included)
$500
Morticia Adams Level
Lover of the horror genre? You're in luck. For your generous contribution of $500, you'll receive a retro photo session with award winning horror film director Liz Tabish.
(All previous perks included)
$530
KRIS JENNER PERK
The literal amount we need to reach our goal. $675 (UPDATE: $530!) We can't even. WE LITERALLY CAN'T EVEN. This perk is out of control. It includes a 3 look photoshoot for you or a loved one, a mother's day basket full of wine & makeup and VIP treatment on our red carpet premiere! Only ONE available!
Claimed: 0 of 1
$750
Samantha Stevens Level
Samantha Stevens was one groovy mother who could make anything happen with one twitch of her nose! For your generous contribution of $750, you will receive a ONE OF A KIND painting by artist Jackson Travis.
(All previous perks included!)
$1,000
Mildred Pierce Level
If only Mommie Dearest could have had our Mother's Day Basket! For your generous donation of $1,000, you will receive a gift basket filled with everything Mother needs to soothe her nerves--cigarettes, booze, makeup, cold cream, perfume, detangler, and pills.
(All previous perks included!)
$2,000
June Cleaver Level
June Cleaver was the Gold Standard of Moms! If you contribute $2,000, you'll receive Associate Producer credit on Mother's Day and will forever be the Gold Standard of Contributors to us!
(All previous perks included!)
$4,000
Louise Jefferson Level
Louise Jefferson brings the wit, humor and love as she moves on up! We'll move you on up to the top of our credits when you join us as a Producer with your generous donation of $4,000!
(All previous perks included!)
$7,000
Shirley Partridge Level
Shirley Partridge made sure her kids had the VIP treatment and so will you when you donate $7,000 to Mother's Day! Best seats in the house for our premiere, champagne party with the cast and crew, an enormous gift basket full of the very best of all the things mother needs! And best of all, Executive Producer credit! You really know how to get the job done.
(All previous perks included!)
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About This Team
Written by Janet Travis, actress and writer based in Austin, TX whose work has appeared at SXSW.
Directed by Liz Tabish, award winning filmmaker known for her vintage aesthetic and focus on female-driven stories.
Director of Photography, James Burniston
Cast:
Athena Wintle.........Young Jane
Addie Rose Travis.....Mary AnneAshley James.......................Jane
Claire Capek..........Preteen Jane
Adam Duncan......................Tom
Janet Travis.....................Mother
Zoe Kerr..................Teenage Girl
Les Best................................Man
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