The Girl Who Left Home
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Musical, Comedy
Asians and Asian-Americans are rarely represented in media. When they are, it is not an honest representation. This film highlights the Filipino culture in ways film has yet to see. Commenting on two generations with music, food, and family - this film will make a huge mark in Asian representation.
The Girl Who Left Home
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Musical, Comedy
3 Campaigns | California, United States
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Asians and Asian-Americans are rarely represented in media. When they are, it is not an honest representation. This film highlights the Filipino culture in ways film has yet to see. Commenting on two generations with music, food, and family - this film will make a huge mark in Asian representation.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
$22,000 - VIDEO VILLAGE UPGRADE
If we reach this goal, we will be able to have a bigger monitor for video village so that Mallorie and the rest of the team can see every detail, so that we shoot our film to perfection. This is also help get another monitor for our First Assistant Camera so that they don't have to share with the 10 other crew members who need to see what's being captured!
$21,000 - SOUND UPGRADE
If we reach this goal, we can hook up our sound department with more sophisticated equipment for our musical scenes. That includes better earwigs (little ear pieces so only actors can ear the music) and a thumper (low frequency speaker so our ensemble can hear the beat to the music). This will give us mroe flexibility with what our team can do with blocking and editing!
$20,000 - MATT'S DREAM LENSES
If we reach this goal, we will be able to hook up our Cinematographer with our dream lenses for our camera to really make our visuals pop! Take a look at our Pitch Song and Teaser Trailer for reference! We love what super speed lenses do, and want to keep that look for our feature film! Imagine the gorgeous Baltimore Inner Harbor, the quaint Colonial-style streets, and the poppin' night life of DC!
$19,000 - BRING LINDSAY AND ALEX TO SET!
If we can reach this goal, we could have our Editor and Composer come to set in Maryland! Not only will they be able to watch dailies sooner with the rest of the team, but they can also help consult with Mallorie as changes and inspirations happen on set! Whether is shot transitions, character arcs, lyric changes and even melody changes, having these two on set will help the whole team move efficiently and collectively so that no one is left out of the conversation.
Hey there! This is Mallorie, the one singing in that video up there. That song sums up what our film is about. Music, food, dancing - what else could you want from a feature musical (or a Filipino party)? Nanay Ko is an independent dramedy inspired by my family and friends growing up in Maryland. Christine is a first-generation Filipino-American who grew up under a traditional and conservative household, but has wanted to be that All-American girl. She leaves her hometown to pursue her own dream. Her cultural struggle gets more difficult after her father passes away, making her come back to help her family business from failing. Her dreams are put on hold, while her family and friends try to help her understand the importance of her roots, and the balance of her two cultures. She battles her want to fulfill her life dream, or be responsible and stay to help her mom run the business.
This Moana meets LA LA LAND film is a coming-of-age story about how two generations view the world and chasing dreams.
It also pays homage to the beautiful state of Maryland. I can't wait to go back and film at some of the places I've grown to love. The seasons, the agriculture, the historic cities, and the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay - they all play as its own character in the film.
We've already started the casting process and hope to be able to update you all very soon! For now, let's get to know the key characters!
Performing songs and dances all stem from Filipino School when I was 6. Also the fact that my sisters and I were obsessed with The Sound of Music. Did I want to be a Julie Andrews twirling around singing "The Hills Are Alive?" Yes. Did me and my siblings perform songs infront of our family friends? Yes. Was it embarrasing? Yes. But at that young age, I knew I wanted to make a musical. Here's a photo for some proof. Yep! That's me in the middle with the pink top!
I taught myself how to use a video camera and edit on Final Cut when I was a senior in highschool. I saved up my money and bought myself a dinosaur of a MacBook in 2008. I was accepted into the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a full ride scholarship, thanks to the Linehan Artist Scholars Program. Though I was accepted into the Cinematic Arts Program, I also studied Theatre Design and Production learning all aspects of live theatre. I fell in love with the community and the collaboration process that I couldn't stick to one thing! I liked knowing how every department worked and how to problem solve with creativity.
Fast forward to the end of my college career when I realized I hadn't fully immersed myself in the filmmaking world. I took a leap of faith and applied to the #1 film school in the world and was accepted! I've come to learn that a big part of our industry is about luck - and boy have I been incredibly lucky. I am a female Asian-American filmmaker who graduated with an MFA in Film and TV Production from USC. The last three years at USC has been an amazing journey - meeting, creating, and learning from some of the best of the best professors with some of the most inspiring peers. After earning my MFA, I was accepted into the Television Academy Foundation as their Directing Intern, shadowing Emmy-winning directors on shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, and Hairspray Live. I've been on amazing projects and had some great opportunities come my way, but can't help but feel like there's something bigger calling me. ♫ It calls me♫ (I just sang Moana in my head).
I've realized that the stories I write are very different from the works of my peers purely because I am Asian-American. I think differently, I act differently, and I feel differently. That may seem obvious, but it wasn't to me when I first started. There aren't many films that I relate to or characters that I fully connect with. I find it very important for first-generation Americans to feel accepted and wanted in the world, especially through media. I know that if I saw someone who looked and acted like me, I would feel like I belong in this world. That is why I know it is my calling to direct a feature film. And not just any feature film, but a musical film featuring Asian-Americans. Music is a big part of any culture, and to use music as a character than just a device connects us to memories of our own. It puts us in a certain place at a certain time that it brings us into a story on a deeper level. Like LA LA LAND, the music in our film will be introduced in a natural and organic way than just a soundtrack.
The inspiration from this film comes from my parents. My parents are two of the most hard-working and generous people I know. My dad came to the US with $20 in his pocket, and my parents moved during their mid-20's. Their mid-20's compared to my mid-20's is a completely different lifestyle. I started imagining what it would be like to take my parents out for drinks, and I would laugh imagining what they would be like drinking, ride-sharing, and online dating - or even against it! It all kind of hit me that my life would be so different if they didn't come to America. Going to USC helped me understand why my parents raised me a certain way, why they prohibited me to do certain things, and why I always felt so distant from them. It brought me closer to them these last few years as they finally understand that this artform is important.
With some inspiration of my life and the friends and families I grew up with, I want to tell a deeply intimate, vulnerable, and honest story about what it's like being a first-generation American raised in a traditional and conservatie household. I want to show the talents and colors of my culture, and how song, dance, and food brings our community together. I know I am ready for the challenge and have a strong support system of talented filmmakers who believe in me and believe this story needs to be told.
Wondering how else you can help?
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Sound Rentals
Costs $1,000
With a musical, we need special equipment! That includes playback speakers, transmitters, ear wigs, and a thumper.
Airfare + Accomodation
Costs $2,500
We will be bringing our lead actors and core team to MD to shoot the film. Help us fly!
Hard drives
Costs $750
Capturing beautiful images means secure data storage protection x3. G-Drives are important for storing the film we shoot and editing.
Camera Rentals
Costs $2,500
To create a variety of blocking, movement, and shot sizes, we need camera accessories like sliders, lenses, monitors, batteries, and more.
Location Permits + Fees
Costs $3,000
Permitting fees required by the city for production.
Craft Services
Costs $1,000
Being on set means you're constantly moving and using a lot of energy. Yummy snacks are key to a happy and healthy cast and crew!
Lighting Rentals
Costs $1,000
Lighting sets the tone of the film and the mood of the character. This element enhances the movie experience and creates beautiful images.
Production Staff
Costs $2,500
A great team needs great support including Camera Assistants, PAs, and more!
Insurance
Costs $2,750
Safety is our concern! We need to cover our cast, crew, equipment and locations during the shoot in case something unexpected happens.
Set Dressing + Props
Costs $1,000
Art Direction fills the frame with character and story. With a specific culture, we need to show the world what it looks like!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
$22,000 - VIDEO VILLAGE UPGRADE
If we reach this goal, we will be able to have a bigger monitor for video village so that Mallorie and the rest of the team can see every detail, so that we shoot our film to perfection. This is also help get another monitor for our First Assistant Camera so that they don't have to share with the 10 other crew members who need to see what's being captured!
$21,000 - SOUND UPGRADE
If we reach this goal, we can hook up our sound department with more sophisticated equipment for our musical scenes. That includes better earwigs (little ear pieces so only actors can ear the music) and a thumper (low frequency speaker so our ensemble can hear the beat to the music). This will give us mroe flexibility with what our team can do with blocking and editing!
$20,000 - MATT'S DREAM LENSES
If we reach this goal, we will be able to hook up our Cinematographer with our dream lenses for our camera to really make our visuals pop! Take a look at our Pitch Song and Teaser Trailer for reference! We love what super speed lenses do, and want to keep that look for our feature film! Imagine the gorgeous Baltimore Inner Harbor, the quaint Colonial-style streets, and the poppin' night life of DC!
$19,000 - BRING LINDSAY AND ALEX TO SET!
If we can reach this goal, we could have our Editor and Composer come to set in Maryland! Not only will they be able to watch dailies sooner with the rest of the team, but they can also help consult with Mallorie as changes and inspirations happen on set! Whether is shot transitions, character arcs, lyric changes and even melody changes, having these two on set will help the whole team move efficiently and collectively so that no one is left out of the conversation.
Hey there! This is Mallorie, the one singing in that video up there. That song sums up what our film is about. Music, food, dancing - what else could you want from a feature musical (or a Filipino party)? Nanay Ko is an independent dramedy inspired by my family and friends growing up in Maryland. Christine is a first-generation Filipino-American who grew up under a traditional and conservative household, but has wanted to be that All-American girl. She leaves her hometown to pursue her own dream. Her cultural struggle gets more difficult after her father passes away, making her come back to help her family business from failing. Her dreams are put on hold, while her family and friends try to help her understand the importance of her roots, and the balance of her two cultures. She battles her want to fulfill her life dream, or be responsible and stay to help her mom run the business.
This Moana meets LA LA LAND film is a coming-of-age story about how two generations view the world and chasing dreams.
It also pays homage to the beautiful state of Maryland. I can't wait to go back and film at some of the places I've grown to love. The seasons, the agriculture, the historic cities, and the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay - they all play as its own character in the film.
We've already started the casting process and hope to be able to update you all very soon! For now, let's get to know the key characters!
Performing songs and dances all stem from Filipino School when I was 6. Also the fact that my sisters and I were obsessed with The Sound of Music. Did I want to be a Julie Andrews twirling around singing "The Hills Are Alive?" Yes. Did me and my siblings perform songs infront of our family friends? Yes. Was it embarrasing? Yes. But at that young age, I knew I wanted to make a musical. Here's a photo for some proof. Yep! That's me in the middle with the pink top!
I taught myself how to use a video camera and edit on Final Cut when I was a senior in highschool. I saved up my money and bought myself a dinosaur of a MacBook in 2008. I was accepted into the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a full ride scholarship, thanks to the Linehan Artist Scholars Program. Though I was accepted into the Cinematic Arts Program, I also studied Theatre Design and Production learning all aspects of live theatre. I fell in love with the community and the collaboration process that I couldn't stick to one thing! I liked knowing how every department worked and how to problem solve with creativity.
Fast forward to the end of my college career when I realized I hadn't fully immersed myself in the filmmaking world. I took a leap of faith and applied to the #1 film school in the world and was accepted! I've come to learn that a big part of our industry is about luck - and boy have I been incredibly lucky. I am a female Asian-American filmmaker who graduated with an MFA in Film and TV Production from USC. The last three years at USC has been an amazing journey - meeting, creating, and learning from some of the best of the best professors with some of the most inspiring peers. After earning my MFA, I was accepted into the Television Academy Foundation as their Directing Intern, shadowing Emmy-winning directors on shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, and Hairspray Live. I've been on amazing projects and had some great opportunities come my way, but can't help but feel like there's something bigger calling me. ♫ It calls me♫ (I just sang Moana in my head).
I've realized that the stories I write are very different from the works of my peers purely because I am Asian-American. I think differently, I act differently, and I feel differently. That may seem obvious, but it wasn't to me when I first started. There aren't many films that I relate to or characters that I fully connect with. I find it very important for first-generation Americans to feel accepted and wanted in the world, especially through media. I know that if I saw someone who looked and acted like me, I would feel like I belong in this world. That is why I know it is my calling to direct a feature film. And not just any feature film, but a musical film featuring Asian-Americans. Music is a big part of any culture, and to use music as a character than just a device connects us to memories of our own. It puts us in a certain place at a certain time that it brings us into a story on a deeper level. Like LA LA LAND, the music in our film will be introduced in a natural and organic way than just a soundtrack.
The inspiration from this film comes from my parents. My parents are two of the most hard-working and generous people I know. My dad came to the US with $20 in his pocket, and my parents moved during their mid-20's. Their mid-20's compared to my mid-20's is a completely different lifestyle. I started imagining what it would be like to take my parents out for drinks, and I would laugh imagining what they would be like drinking, ride-sharing, and online dating - or even against it! It all kind of hit me that my life would be so different if they didn't come to America. Going to USC helped me understand why my parents raised me a certain way, why they prohibited me to do certain things, and why I always felt so distant from them. It brought me closer to them these last few years as they finally understand that this artform is important.
With some inspiration of my life and the friends and families I grew up with, I want to tell a deeply intimate, vulnerable, and honest story about what it's like being a first-generation American raised in a traditional and conservatie household. I want to show the talents and colors of my culture, and how song, dance, and food brings our community together. I know I am ready for the challenge and have a strong support system of talented filmmakers who believe in me and believe this story needs to be told.
Wondering how else you can help?
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Sound Rentals
Costs $1,000
With a musical, we need special equipment! That includes playback speakers, transmitters, ear wigs, and a thumper.
Airfare + Accomodation
Costs $2,500
We will be bringing our lead actors and core team to MD to shoot the film. Help us fly!
Hard drives
Costs $750
Capturing beautiful images means secure data storage protection x3. G-Drives are important for storing the film we shoot and editing.
Camera Rentals
Costs $2,500
To create a variety of blocking, movement, and shot sizes, we need camera accessories like sliders, lenses, monitors, batteries, and more.
Location Permits + Fees
Costs $3,000
Permitting fees required by the city for production.
Craft Services
Costs $1,000
Being on set means you're constantly moving and using a lot of energy. Yummy snacks are key to a happy and healthy cast and crew!
Lighting Rentals
Costs $1,000
Lighting sets the tone of the film and the mood of the character. This element enhances the movie experience and creates beautiful images.
Production Staff
Costs $2,500
A great team needs great support including Camera Assistants, PAs, and more!
Insurance
Costs $2,750
Safety is our concern! We need to cover our cast, crew, equipment and locations during the shoot in case something unexpected happens.
Set Dressing + Props
Costs $1,000
Art Direction fills the frame with character and story. With a specific culture, we need to show the world what it looks like!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
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