Nicky and Nick
Poughkeepsie, New York | Film Short
Sport, LGBTQ
Our campaign is closed but please contact me if you're interested in supporting!
Nicky and Nick
Poughkeepsie, New York | Film Short
Sport, LGBTQ
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $6,600 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Nicky and Nick is a proof-of-concept short for a feature film.
Nicky has had a crush on his best friend Nick since middle
school, but now that they’re in college, everything is different.
Nicky and Nick is a love story between two boys growing up together, and finding themselves through their relationship and their goals as athletes. In this short proof of concept film, we'll take you into Nicky and Nick's world through a scene from the script!
Through this film I want to ask the question: how deep is the effect of toxic masculinity? How far will they go to avoid facing hard feelings? The film is about choosing to become your own person, no matter what anyone thinks, and about the crucial time in your life when you’re faced with the choice to stay in your comfort zone or to seek bigger opportunities.
Growing up in Poughkeepsie in the Hudson Valley, I was presented with so many opportunities. I want to highlight the culture of education in my hometown. I was inspired by the Netflix documentary Last Chance U Basketball, and learning about the importance of athletics and the doors it can open to higher education made me want to tell a deeper story about relationships against the backdrop of college sports.
Where is the project right now?
At this stage, the feature film script is complete and we are ready to start our journey towards funding production. By making this short, we are hoping to open doors to investment opportunities for funding for our feature film. We will be able to begin casting, networking, and connecting with local businesses and talent to gain support from our community and begin partnerships. If our goal is surpassed, all funds will go towards production of our feature film.
Our budget will be going towards taking care of the cast and crew through rates, meals, and transportations, as well as pre-production costs such as casting. It's important to me to cast actors that know how to play basketball and understand the world.
Paying crew is extremely important to me, I want to make sure that my talented crew is fairly compensated for their time and well fed (NOT with pizza!) We plan to employ local crew and to support local small businesses for gear, locations and meals - a basketball gym being the most important location.
In a film that's all about what's not said, this project will heavily rely on acting and cinematography to tell the story. In this short, we'll focus on two drastically different locations to juxtapose the character's inner and outer conflicts.
SUPPORT THIS PROJECT by PLEDGING here on this campaign page and SHARING our Instagram @NickyandNickfilm where the team will post updates from every part of the process and connect with you throughout project.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Casting and Pre-Production
Costs $1,000
Using a sports specific casting service to find athletes/actors to play lead and background roles
Crew Rates
Costs $2,500
Payment for the crew
Locations
Costs $800
Rental for a basketball gym space and holding space
Crafty and Food
Costs $1,000
Meals and snacks for the cast and crew
Transportation
Costs $300
Gas and train fare for cast and crew
Art Department
Costs $100
Costumes and props to bring us back to 2011
Gear Rental
Costs $1,800
Camera and lighting equipment rentals
Post Production
Costs $500
Editing, sound design, color, and film festival submissions
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Louise Bartolotta - Director
Louise is a NYC-based filmmaker from the Hudson Valley. In 2016 she received the Elyane R Rubinoff grant at SUNY Purchase to create her senior thesis, Lucky 13, and in 2021, she was awarded the inaugural community content fund grant to direct her last short, Javelina. Her films have played at festivals all over the world. She spent three years working in camera department before shifting into producing, she has worked on Broadway and currently works at TAIT as a media producer.
Kimberly Te - Producer
Kimberly is a NYC-based Cambodian American filmmaker and music video director from Northern Virginia with a focus on the female gaze and femininity. Her work has screened at various festivals along the East Coast including at Asian American International Film Festival, Valkyrie International Film Festival, and Astoria Film Festival. Her upcoming short, 'Friends with Hate', was created through a successful Seed&Spark campaign.
Erin Flynn - 1st Assistant Director / Producer
Erin Flynn is a filmmaker and photographer from Brooklyn New York. They have a masters in Communications and Digital Media, and run an independant photography and videography business. Currently, Erin works as a media producer for a non-profit museum.
Katie Bauer - Production Designer
Katie is a filmmaker and production designer from Long Island. Previous credits include Guys at Parties Like, which is currently streaming on Peacock. In her spare time she runs a non profit to teach others about insects.
Tom Van Scoyoc - Cinematographer
Tom Van Scoyoc is a New York based writer/director, cinematographer, and photographer. His work spans a range of genres primarily in narrative cinema, art film, music video, and fashion. His professional work includes Nickelodeon, Paper Magazine, The Fader, and Nike.
Alanna Morton - Creative Producer
Alanna is a filmmaker and producer based in Hastings on Hudson. Her short film, ‘Wash Your Fruit’, was featured on NoBudge and several film festivals all over the world. She worked in post production on films such as The Devil all the Time, Wine Country, and more.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Nicky and Nick is a proof-of-concept short for a feature film.
Nicky has had a crush on his best friend Nick since middle
school, but now that they’re in college, everything is different.
Nicky and Nick is a love story between two boys growing up together, and finding themselves through their relationship and their goals as athletes. In this short proof of concept film, we'll take you into Nicky and Nick's world through a scene from the script!
Through this film I want to ask the question: how deep is the effect of toxic masculinity? How far will they go to avoid facing hard feelings? The film is about choosing to become your own person, no matter what anyone thinks, and about the crucial time in your life when you’re faced with the choice to stay in your comfort zone or to seek bigger opportunities.
Growing up in Poughkeepsie in the Hudson Valley, I was presented with so many opportunities. I want to highlight the culture of education in my hometown. I was inspired by the Netflix documentary Last Chance U Basketball, and learning about the importance of athletics and the doors it can open to higher education made me want to tell a deeper story about relationships against the backdrop of college sports.
Where is the project right now?
At this stage, the feature film script is complete and we are ready to start our journey towards funding production. By making this short, we are hoping to open doors to investment opportunities for funding for our feature film. We will be able to begin casting, networking, and connecting with local businesses and talent to gain support from our community and begin partnerships. If our goal is surpassed, all funds will go towards production of our feature film.
Our budget will be going towards taking care of the cast and crew through rates, meals, and transportations, as well as pre-production costs such as casting. It's important to me to cast actors that know how to play basketball and understand the world.
Paying crew is extremely important to me, I want to make sure that my talented crew is fairly compensated for their time and well fed (NOT with pizza!) We plan to employ local crew and to support local small businesses for gear, locations and meals - a basketball gym being the most important location.
In a film that's all about what's not said, this project will heavily rely on acting and cinematography to tell the story. In this short, we'll focus on two drastically different locations to juxtapose the character's inner and outer conflicts.
SUPPORT THIS PROJECT by PLEDGING here on this campaign page and SHARING our Instagram @NickyandNickfilm where the team will post updates from every part of the process and connect with you throughout project.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Casting and Pre-Production
Costs $1,000
Using a sports specific casting service to find athletes/actors to play lead and background roles
Crew Rates
Costs $2,500
Payment for the crew
Locations
Costs $800
Rental for a basketball gym space and holding space
Crafty and Food
Costs $1,000
Meals and snacks for the cast and crew
Transportation
Costs $300
Gas and train fare for cast and crew
Art Department
Costs $100
Costumes and props to bring us back to 2011
Gear Rental
Costs $1,800
Camera and lighting equipment rentals
Post Production
Costs $500
Editing, sound design, color, and film festival submissions
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Louise Bartolotta - Director
Louise is a NYC-based filmmaker from the Hudson Valley. In 2016 she received the Elyane R Rubinoff grant at SUNY Purchase to create her senior thesis, Lucky 13, and in 2021, she was awarded the inaugural community content fund grant to direct her last short, Javelina. Her films have played at festivals all over the world. She spent three years working in camera department before shifting into producing, she has worked on Broadway and currently works at TAIT as a media producer.
Kimberly Te - Producer
Kimberly is a NYC-based Cambodian American filmmaker and music video director from Northern Virginia with a focus on the female gaze and femininity. Her work has screened at various festivals along the East Coast including at Asian American International Film Festival, Valkyrie International Film Festival, and Astoria Film Festival. Her upcoming short, 'Friends with Hate', was created through a successful Seed&Spark campaign.
Erin Flynn - 1st Assistant Director / Producer
Erin Flynn is a filmmaker and photographer from Brooklyn New York. They have a masters in Communications and Digital Media, and run an independant photography and videography business. Currently, Erin works as a media producer for a non-profit museum.
Katie Bauer - Production Designer
Katie is a filmmaker and production designer from Long Island. Previous credits include Guys at Parties Like, which is currently streaming on Peacock. In her spare time she runs a non profit to teach others about insects.
Tom Van Scoyoc - Cinematographer
Tom Van Scoyoc is a New York based writer/director, cinematographer, and photographer. His work spans a range of genres primarily in narrative cinema, art film, music video, and fashion. His professional work includes Nickelodeon, Paper Magazine, The Fader, and Nike.
Alanna Morton - Creative Producer
Alanna is a filmmaker and producer based in Hastings on Hudson. Her short film, ‘Wash Your Fruit’, was featured on NoBudge and several film festivals all over the world. She worked in post production on films such as The Devil all the Time, Wine Country, and more.