Outside!!!
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Satire
When three roommates drop everything and drop out of society. They find freedom in a California field, doing yoga, repeating affirmations, and writing poems. While outside, their friendship is tested, and an animal is sacrificed, bonding the girls closer together as they make the journey back home.
Outside!!!
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Satire
1 Campaigns | California, United States
Green Light
This campaign raised $1,165 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
24 supporters | followers
Enter the amount you would like to pledge
When three roommates drop everything and drop out of society. They find freedom in a California field, doing yoga, repeating affirmations, and writing poems. While outside, their friendship is tested, and an animal is sacrificed, bonding the girls closer together as they make the journey back home.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In 2026, three roommates drop everything and drop out of society. Azalea, Cassia, and Ivy pack their bags and hop in a taxi to “somewhere beautiful.” The three girls find freedom in a California field, doing yoga, repeating affirmations, and writing poems. When Cassia spots a coyote while out foraging for mushrooms, she realizes that being outside is no longer for her. When she communicates her desire to go home with her friends. Azalea turns on her, threatening Cassia for ruining their chance at freedom. The coyote returns, attacking Cassia, and Azalea is forced to decide to let Cassia suffer or save her friend. Azalea saves Cassia from the coyote attack. The coyote is sacrificed, bonding the girls closer as they journey home.
The desire to escape is a familiar feeling in a country becoming ultra-digitized and hyperpolarized. When my characters leave their apartment for the great Californian outdoors, it is an experiment in the freedom a lot of us desire, but never act on. This call to escape is one that I think Gen Z in particular can relate to. A generation that, in some ways, has been denied a proper entrance into society, due to economic instability, COVID, and a complete dependence on social media.
For my characters, escape means freedom from the confines of society, no more taxes, ex-boyfriends, or doing dishes. For these three young women, freedom looks like yoga in a meadow, vaping in a meadow, and repeating affirmations in a meadow. Outside satirizes the fantasy of freedom my generation loves to Pinterest about (eating fruit in nature) and turns that fantasy on its head.
TONE & STYLE
Outside is a comedy short of approximately 10 minutes. It speaks to Gen Z’s unique humor and desire to rebel, satirizing the aesthetics and fantasy of freedom. It’s as if all the girls in a Sofia Coppola perfume commercial turned on each other. I also wanted to channel early 90's comedies, which featured a range of nuanced and FUNNY Black women characters. Think if the "Girlfriends" of "Living Single" walked right out of their sitcom living rooms, right into the great outdoors. Outside takes touching grass literally. The film ends on a more sincere note, touching on how we can find the freedom and protection we desire in our friendships
BUDGET
We can't tell this story without your support. We are crowdfunding $15,000 to bring it to life. Your contribution will pay for our cast and crew, costumes, food on set, and the technical tools needed to complete this project. Here is how it all shakes out:
We can't tell this story without your support!
Here is how you can help:
Contribute
You can contribute to our film by making a pledge. We must raise 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds. You can choose an incentive or make a pledge to a specific wishlist item that fits your budget. Every contribution helps get this story off the ground.
Follow
Follow our Seed & Spark campaign and Instagram @Outside444ever
Share
Don’t be shy, let your friends and loved ones know about what we are working on!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew
Costs $200
We can't tell this story without our cast of amazing actors and our fabulous crew.
Coyote and Coyote Wrangler
Costs $300
The coyote is an important character in this story, we want to bring this character to life safely and responsibly.
Camera and Lighting Rental Packages
Costs $200
We need light to make this story swell and swoon!
Craft Services
Costs $200
Feeding people on set!
Props and Costume
Costs $200
Items we need to bring this story to life include a tent, floral dresses, and a prop knife.
Post-Production
Costs $200
Post-production costs include paying an editor, music, and festival submission fees.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Director
Sumayya Bisseret Martinez
Sumayya Bisseret Martinez is a writer, director, and actor from the Bay Area. A graduate from NYU's Tisch School of Arts, she studied experimental theatre and was a member of NYU's Hammerkatz, the premier sketch comedy group on campus. She is currently an Editor at Reductress, the only women's satirical magazine. Sumayya hates tomatoes and loves movies, she is currently based in Los Angeles.
Producers
Samantha L. Garcia
Samantha L. Garcia is a Los Angeles-based creative producer and filmmaker whose award-winning short film, HERE TO STAY, earned a Student Academy Award at the 49th Annual Student Academy Awards. With a deep commitment to nuanced storytelling, Samantha has planted her roots in the industry and is becoming a powerful voice for underrepresented perspectives. As a proud Latinx filmmaker, she amplifies voices that are often overlooked, using her platform to provoke meaningful conversations and celebrate the richness of the human experience. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Samantha currently serves as Project Manager for the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators. Her role at CALSA allows her to devote time to meaningful projects, and further contributes to her mission of championing inclusivity and empowering others. After graduation, she supported creative development at Disney Channel’s Original Movies division before working as an Office Production Assistant on BUNK’D, Disney Channel’s longest-running show. Samantha also gained invaluable experience alongside Robert Zemeckis’ production company, ImageMovers.
Mateo Fernandes
Marley is a transmasc film producer based in Los Angeles. They currently work at Jonathan Wang and the Daniels production company, under their overall deal with Universal. Outside of their professional work, Mateo organizes film screenings and festivals for the queer community in collaboration with local theaters. As a freelance producer and coordinator, they have contributed to music videos and commercial projects for clients including Charli XCX, SZA, Dominic Fike, Brockhampton, New Balance, Sony Electronics, Apple, and Google. Their background also includes roles as a Documentary Fellow at VICE Media and Executive Assistant at Anonymous Content.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In 2026, three roommates drop everything and drop out of society. Azalea, Cassia, and Ivy pack their bags and hop in a taxi to “somewhere beautiful.” The three girls find freedom in a California field, doing yoga, repeating affirmations, and writing poems. When Cassia spots a coyote while out foraging for mushrooms, she realizes that being outside is no longer for her. When she communicates her desire to go home with her friends. Azalea turns on her, threatening Cassia for ruining their chance at freedom. The coyote returns, attacking Cassia, and Azalea is forced to decide to let Cassia suffer or save her friend. Azalea saves Cassia from the coyote attack. The coyote is sacrificed, bonding the girls closer as they journey home.
The desire to escape is a familiar feeling in a country becoming ultra-digitized and hyperpolarized. When my characters leave their apartment for the great Californian outdoors, it is an experiment in the freedom a lot of us desire, but never act on. This call to escape is one that I think Gen Z in particular can relate to. A generation that, in some ways, has been denied a proper entrance into society, due to economic instability, COVID, and a complete dependence on social media.
For my characters, escape means freedom from the confines of society, no more taxes, ex-boyfriends, or doing dishes. For these three young women, freedom looks like yoga in a meadow, vaping in a meadow, and repeating affirmations in a meadow. Outside satirizes the fantasy of freedom my generation loves to Pinterest about (eating fruit in nature) and turns that fantasy on its head.
TONE & STYLE
Outside is a comedy short of approximately 10 minutes. It speaks to Gen Z’s unique humor and desire to rebel, satirizing the aesthetics and fantasy of freedom. It’s as if all the girls in a Sofia Coppola perfume commercial turned on each other. I also wanted to channel early 90's comedies, which featured a range of nuanced and FUNNY Black women characters. Think if the "Girlfriends" of "Living Single" walked right out of their sitcom living rooms, right into the great outdoors. Outside takes touching grass literally. The film ends on a more sincere note, touching on how we can find the freedom and protection we desire in our friendships
BUDGET
We can't tell this story without your support. We are crowdfunding $15,000 to bring it to life. Your contribution will pay for our cast and crew, costumes, food on set, and the technical tools needed to complete this project. Here is how it all shakes out:
We can't tell this story without your support!
Here is how you can help:
Contribute
You can contribute to our film by making a pledge. We must raise 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds. You can choose an incentive or make a pledge to a specific wishlist item that fits your budget. Every contribution helps get this story off the ground.
Follow
Follow our Seed & Spark campaign and Instagram @Outside444ever
Share
Don’t be shy, let your friends and loved ones know about what we are working on!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast and Crew
Costs $200
We can't tell this story without our cast of amazing actors and our fabulous crew.
Coyote and Coyote Wrangler
Costs $300
The coyote is an important character in this story, we want to bring this character to life safely and responsibly.
Camera and Lighting Rental Packages
Costs $200
We need light to make this story swell and swoon!
Craft Services
Costs $200
Feeding people on set!
Props and Costume
Costs $200
Items we need to bring this story to life include a tent, floral dresses, and a prop knife.
Post-Production
Costs $200
Post-production costs include paying an editor, music, and festival submission fees.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Director
Sumayya Bisseret Martinez
Sumayya Bisseret Martinez is a writer, director, and actor from the Bay Area. A graduate from NYU's Tisch School of Arts, she studied experimental theatre and was a member of NYU's Hammerkatz, the premier sketch comedy group on campus. She is currently an Editor at Reductress, the only women's satirical magazine. Sumayya hates tomatoes and loves movies, she is currently based in Los Angeles.
Producers
Samantha L. Garcia
Samantha L. Garcia is a Los Angeles-based creative producer and filmmaker whose award-winning short film, HERE TO STAY, earned a Student Academy Award at the 49th Annual Student Academy Awards. With a deep commitment to nuanced storytelling, Samantha has planted her roots in the industry and is becoming a powerful voice for underrepresented perspectives. As a proud Latinx filmmaker, she amplifies voices that are often overlooked, using her platform to provoke meaningful conversations and celebrate the richness of the human experience. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Samantha currently serves as Project Manager for the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators. Her role at CALSA allows her to devote time to meaningful projects, and further contributes to her mission of championing inclusivity and empowering others. After graduation, she supported creative development at Disney Channel’s Original Movies division before working as an Office Production Assistant on BUNK’D, Disney Channel’s longest-running show. Samantha also gained invaluable experience alongside Robert Zemeckis’ production company, ImageMovers.
Mateo Fernandes
Marley is a transmasc film producer based in Los Angeles. They currently work at Jonathan Wang and the Daniels production company, under their overall deal with Universal. Outside of their professional work, Mateo organizes film screenings and festivals for the queer community in collaboration with local theaters. As a freelance producer and coordinator, they have contributed to music videos and commercial projects for clients including Charli XCX, SZA, Dominic Fike, Brockhampton, New Balance, Sony Electronics, Apple, and Google. Their background also includes roles as a Documentary Fellow at VICE Media and Executive Assistant at Anonymous Content.