Playing Through
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Action
We would like to gift you a short and silly reprieve from a very serious spring (and summer). We're making something to make you laugh. Playing Through puts the comedic madness of golfer's drive, entitlement, intensity and relationship to their caddies on full display.
Playing Through
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Action
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $5,295 for post-production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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We would like to gift you a short and silly reprieve from a very serious spring (and summer). We're making something to make you laugh. Playing Through puts the comedic madness of golfer's drive, entitlement, intensity and relationship to their caddies on full display.
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
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Old tensions snap into fresh cut violence when three golfers are disrupted by the pace of play.
Every serious golfer's nightmare, Playing Through is an absurdist take on what might happen during a traffic jam on the greens between three very different golfers.
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CHARACTERS
Vivian Downey - the Country Club Karen
Dragon Woods - the Professional Athlete
Darby - the Wild Card
Allen - Dragon's Stoic Caddie
Amy - Vivian's Beleaguered Assistant
Dragon is prepping for her PGA tour with her caddie. Vivian is playing some holes before her charity luncheon, assistant in tow. And Darby - well she doesn't know quite how she got there.
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What the fuck is wrong with us?
See - this is how I think - I was house sitting for my cousin who has very athletic daughters, into ALL the sports. I was hanging around all this sporting equipment, especially the golfing gear, thinking
"I wonder how many ways one could fight with these?"
I reached out to two other up and coming action actresses - we all needed slick footage to showcase our skills - highlighting both the technical, the brutal, the comedic and the character driven possibilities. And thus this strange story was born.
Because of our 'special set of skills', we've all been slightly pigeon holed as bad-asses, angry or intense women - which isn't necessarily bad. But in the current climate we wanted to have some fun in the creative process. We've been giggling and grass staining our way through production. We'd like to make you laugh as well.
Sometimes silliness doesn't feel very profound - but honey - in this economy? in this media environment? - stupid uncomplicated joy is a rare gem ...
Do we really need your support NOW?
Yes - NOW. We're in post production. We fronted the production budget out of our meager paychecks to get us this far. The film is picture lock and going through color grading, sound design and vfx. That means this film WILL be made but we need your help to carry it over the finish line. No matter what - artists are gonna art. And we will bootstrap it however we can. But as traditional models of financing and distribution fall apart, it's the audience that gets to determine the production value of the finished piece. So ball's in your court or *shit wrong sports reference* or your swing?
*Ti! What's the right sports analogy to use here?!*
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Where's all this cash going?
Your contributions determine whether we can back pay some of our collaborators who donated their skills, afford the basics for finishing post, and have a marketing budget to send this film off to the film festival circuit in style, maybe with a proper poster in tow. The asking amount covers post and some collaborator pay back. Anything 'over budget' goes towards film festivals - which if you've never done, is similar to applying for colleges, with entrance fees and backend efforts to drum up 'buzz'.
When can you see the film?
That's the beauty of funding a film in post, baby! We're so close. We are planning for our live in-person premiere on July 25, just in time to see it before Happy Gilmore 2, which is very much part of our film's stylistic lineage. Those with early access will be given a link the weekend prior. And we'll hit the film fest circuit just as fast as Vivian Downey can ask to speak to your manager.
How can you help?
You can make a contribution by making a pledge (we need to hit 30% within the first 48 hours + at least 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds). You can choose an incentive or make a pledge to a specific wish-list item. Give what you can. Seriously, no pledge is too small. Every dollar makes a difference in making our film possible!
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We have some singular incentives including a round of golf with Ti (she's REALLY good), oracle card readings (Darby thinks she's psychic), legit 1-on-1 professional advice from other creatives, private links/events, behind the scene access, and so much more! There are also credits available that will get your company or name in the rolling credits -- 'cause who doesn't like some philanthropic bragging rights?
SPREAD THE WORD!
Please share this page with anyone you think would be interested in seeing this action-comedy.
Oh and that golfer in your life? DEFINITELY send it to them.
Follow our journey on Instagram @playing.through.film to get constant updates. Repost our pictures and videos, DM us questions, comment what you like! Golfers - feel free to correct our technique. Go on - we dare you.
Thank you so much for checking out our savage silly campaign!
We hope you consider being a part of the creation of this short and follow us along on our filmmaking journey.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Color Grading - Tunnel Post
Costs $1,000
A colorist is essential for unifying the light/color scheme of shots captured across many days and times of shooting.
Sound Design - Christopher Moore
Costs $800
Christopher is taking on the immense work of cleaning our audio, foley and mixing levels to achieve a cinematic soundscape.
Back Pay - Editors + DP
Costs $1,500
Three editors touched this film and they deeply undercharged. Ezra worked pro-bono up until now.
Back Pay - Locations
Costs $750
Ti paid for the production's tee times on a public golf course - we stole 3 hours of filming without a permit.
VFX
Costs $300
There were some people literally walking through shots in the background. We need a skilled VFX artist to erase them.
Marketing Budget
Costs $2,000
Help us cover costs to submit and attend film festivals.
Poster
Costs $150
Pay a real human artist to design & execute a movie poster - cuz AI isn't cutting it
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
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Katherine Grant-Suttie is an actor and producer with a background in independent film, immersive theatre, audio drama and video games. She was a co-founding member of Battleground Productions, wherein she produced 4 seasons of the award winning steampunk audio drama BRASS. She is an alum of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. On stage she’s worked with A Contemporary Theatre, Seattle Immersive Theatre, Experimental Theatre Project. Within motion-capture, she has worked on Halo 5, 6 Days in Fallujah, and Firewall VR.
Mario Perez is an industry recognized professional with more than 300 film and television projects to his name. Director, actor, stunt coordinator, martial artist, and Shakespeare coach, Mario was also the founder of the production companies “2nd Star to the Right” and “The Buddha Project.” His approach to story telling and action are both grounded in realism and the deep exploration of character within the human experience ... but as this short film demonstrates, he occasionally embraces the artistic influences of absurdist surrealism and expressionism too.
Ezra Bassin-Hill's versatile career spans feature films, TV, ads, music videos, and documentaries. With over a decade in the industry, he's contributed to Dope Sick,The Fabelmans, and The Mandalorian. Raised near NYC, film captivated Ezra from a young age. Gifted a camera at age 10 by his parents, Ezra began his love affair with image making. He then experienced the magic of Hollywood when Analyze That, was shot next door. At age 18, he moved to LA, and worked for Panavision whereupon he ascended to his current position of IATSE 600 cinematographer.
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Ben Saltzman is an award-winning film director and multidisciplinary artist. His zombie short Remnants Society earned multiple awards during its festival run, while his sci-fi short Hole—a surreal tale of a black hole in a swimming pool—enjoyed an extensive and successful festival circuit. His immersive five-screen film was exhibited at Monkeytown HQ, enveloping audiences inside a cube-shaped installation with a vivid portrait of life in New York City. With a growing body of bold, innovative short films, Ben continues to refine his craft.
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Jackie Ho is a multidisciplinary actor and filmmaker known for blending martial arts, comedy, and bold storytelling. With recent campaigns for brands like Nike under her belt, Jackie brings both physicality and heart to every role. Her work centers on empowering stories—often with a kick (literally)—and she’s passionate about helping others tap into their full potential. This action comedy short is her latest swing at mixing fierce women, sharp humor, and just a little chaos on the golf course.
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Ti Young is a Muay Thai fighter turned actress and stunt performer. She is known for her roles in Ensnared, Hero, and doubles back in stunts for films such as Snatched. With a background in martial arts and a commanding on-screen presence, Ti brings a blend of physical intensity and emotional range to every performance.
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Charlotte Elfenbaum is a writer, actor, and comedian hailing from the Windy City. She was one of the youngest members of The Second City’s main company, where she's earned a reputation for sharp wit, improv expertise, and magnetic stage presence. A 2x champion of The Last Laugh Stand-Up Competition, Charlotte now performs, teaches, and hosts improv/stand-up shows all over Los Angeles. Her commercial work includes campaigns for Radisson Hotels, Society6’s Back-to-School collection, and many more.
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Christopher Moore is an award-winning sound editor. Since launching his career in 2016, Christopher sees sound as a character in its own right. His expertise lies in crafting rich, immersive soundscapes that elevate narrative experiences, pushing the boundaries of audio's role in storytelling. He is recognized for his work on Hazbin Hotel (Pilot), Alone (Dust sci-fi network), Magus Elgar (Audio Drama), and the live-action recreation of Bub Beyond the Grave for the 10-year anniversary of ParaNorman, in partnership with Laika Animation.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Old tensions snap into fresh cut violence when three golfers are disrupted by the pace of play.
Every serious golfer's nightmare, Playing Through is an absurdist take on what might happen during a traffic jam on the greens between three very different golfers.
CHARACTERS
Vivian Downey - the Country Club Karen
Dragon Woods - the Professional Athlete
Darby - the Wild Card
Allen - Dragon's Stoic Caddie
Amy - Vivian's Beleaguered Assistant
Dragon is prepping for her PGA tour with her caddie. Vivian is playing some holes before her charity luncheon, assistant in tow. And Darby - well she doesn't know quite how she got there.
What the fuck is wrong with us?
See - this is how I think - I was house sitting for my cousin who has very athletic daughters, into ALL the sports. I was hanging around all this sporting equipment, especially the golfing gear, thinking
"I wonder how many ways one could fight with these?"
I reached out to two other up and coming action actresses - we all needed slick footage to showcase our skills - highlighting both the technical, the brutal, the comedic and the character driven possibilities. And thus this strange story was born.
Because of our 'special set of skills', we've all been slightly pigeon holed as bad-asses, angry or intense women - which isn't necessarily bad. But in the current climate we wanted to have some fun in the creative process. We've been giggling and grass staining our way through production. We'd like to make you laugh as well.
Sometimes silliness doesn't feel very profound - but honey - in this economy? in this media environment? - stupid uncomplicated joy is a rare gem ...
Do we really need your support NOW?
Yes - NOW. We're in post production. We fronted the production budget out of our meager paychecks to get us this far. The film is picture lock and going through color grading, sound design and vfx. That means this film WILL be made but we need your help to carry it over the finish line. No matter what - artists are gonna art. And we will bootstrap it however we can. But as traditional models of financing and distribution fall apart, it's the audience that gets to determine the production value of the finished piece. So ball's in your court or *shit wrong sports reference* or your swing?
*Ti! What's the right sports analogy to use here?!*
Where's all this cash going?
Your contributions determine whether we can back pay some of our collaborators who donated their skills, afford the basics for finishing post, and have a marketing budget to send this film off to the film festival circuit in style, maybe with a proper poster in tow. The asking amount covers post and some collaborator pay back. Anything 'over budget' goes towards film festivals - which if you've never done, is similar to applying for colleges, with entrance fees and backend efforts to drum up 'buzz'.
When can you see the film?
That's the beauty of funding a film in post, baby! We're so close. We are planning for our live in-person premiere on July 25, just in time to see it before Happy Gilmore 2, which is very much part of our film's stylistic lineage. Those with early access will be given a link the weekend prior. And we'll hit the film fest circuit just as fast as Vivian Downey can ask to speak to your manager.
How can you help?
You can make a contribution by making a pledge (we need to hit 30% within the first 48 hours + at least 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds). You can choose an incentive or make a pledge to a specific wish-list item. Give what you can. Seriously, no pledge is too small. Every dollar makes a difference in making our film possible!
We have some singular incentives including a round of golf with Ti (she's REALLY good), oracle card readings (Darby thinks she's psychic), legit 1-on-1 professional advice from other creatives, private links/events, behind the scene access, and so much more! There are also credits available that will get your company or name in the rolling credits -- 'cause who doesn't like some philanthropic bragging rights?
SPREAD THE WORD!
Please share this page with anyone you think would be interested in seeing this action-comedy.
Oh and that golfer in your life? DEFINITELY send it to them.
Follow our journey on Instagram @playing.through.film to get constant updates. Repost our pictures and videos, DM us questions, comment what you like! Golfers - feel free to correct our technique. Go on - we dare you.
Thank you so much for checking out our savage silly campaign!
We hope you consider being a part of the creation of this short and follow us along on our filmmaking journey.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Color Grading - Tunnel Post
Costs $1,000
A colorist is essential for unifying the light/color scheme of shots captured across many days and times of shooting.
Sound Design - Christopher Moore
Costs $800
Christopher is taking on the immense work of cleaning our audio, foley and mixing levels to achieve a cinematic soundscape.
Back Pay - Editors + DP
Costs $1,500
Three editors touched this film and they deeply undercharged. Ezra worked pro-bono up until now.
Back Pay - Locations
Costs $750
Ti paid for the production's tee times on a public golf course - we stole 3 hours of filming without a permit.
VFX
Costs $300
There were some people literally walking through shots in the background. We need a skilled VFX artist to erase them.
Marketing Budget
Costs $2,000
Help us cover costs to submit and attend film festivals.
Poster
Costs $150
Pay a real human artist to design & execute a movie poster - cuz AI isn't cutting it
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Katherine Grant-Suttie is an actor and producer with a background in independent film, immersive theatre, audio drama and video games. She was a co-founding member of Battleground Productions, wherein she produced 4 seasons of the award winning steampunk audio drama BRASS. She is an alum of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. On stage she’s worked with A Contemporary Theatre, Seattle Immersive Theatre, Experimental Theatre Project. Within motion-capture, she has worked on Halo 5, 6 Days in Fallujah, and Firewall VR.
Mario Perez is an industry recognized professional with more than 300 film and television projects to his name. Director, actor, stunt coordinator, martial artist, and Shakespeare coach, Mario was also the founder of the production companies “2nd Star to the Right” and “The Buddha Project.” His approach to story telling and action are both grounded in realism and the deep exploration of character within the human experience ... but as this short film demonstrates, he occasionally embraces the artistic influences of absurdist surrealism and expressionism too.
Ezra Bassin-Hill's versatile career spans feature films, TV, ads, music videos, and documentaries. With over a decade in the industry, he's contributed to Dope Sick,The Fabelmans, and The Mandalorian. Raised near NYC, film captivated Ezra from a young age. Gifted a camera at age 10 by his parents, Ezra began his love affair with image making. He then experienced the magic of Hollywood when Analyze That, was shot next door. At age 18, he moved to LA, and worked for Panavision whereupon he ascended to his current position of IATSE 600 cinematographer.
Ben Saltzman is an award-winning film director and multidisciplinary artist. His zombie short Remnants Society earned multiple awards during its festival run, while his sci-fi short Hole—a surreal tale of a black hole in a swimming pool—enjoyed an extensive and successful festival circuit. His immersive five-screen film was exhibited at Monkeytown HQ, enveloping audiences inside a cube-shaped installation with a vivid portrait of life in New York City. With a growing body of bold, innovative short films, Ben continues to refine his craft.
Jackie Ho is a multidisciplinary actor and filmmaker known for blending martial arts, comedy, and bold storytelling. With recent campaigns for brands like Nike under her belt, Jackie brings both physicality and heart to every role. Her work centers on empowering stories—often with a kick (literally)—and she’s passionate about helping others tap into their full potential. This action comedy short is her latest swing at mixing fierce women, sharp humor, and just a little chaos on the golf course.
Ti Young is a Muay Thai fighter turned actress and stunt performer. She is known for her roles in Ensnared, Hero, and doubles back in stunts for films such as Snatched. With a background in martial arts and a commanding on-screen presence, Ti brings a blend of physical intensity and emotional range to every performance.
Charlotte Elfenbaum is a writer, actor, and comedian hailing from the Windy City. She was one of the youngest members of The Second City’s main company, where she's earned a reputation for sharp wit, improv expertise, and magnetic stage presence. A 2x champion of The Last Laugh Stand-Up Competition, Charlotte now performs, teaches, and hosts improv/stand-up shows all over Los Angeles. Her commercial work includes campaigns for Radisson Hotels, Society6’s Back-to-School collection, and many more.
Christopher Moore is an award-winning sound editor. Since launching his career in 2016, Christopher sees sound as a character in its own right. His expertise lies in crafting rich, immersive soundscapes that elevate narrative experiences, pushing the boundaries of audio's role in storytelling. He is recognized for his work on Hazbin Hotel (Pilot), Alone (Dust sci-fi network), Magus Elgar (Audio Drama), and the live-action recreation of Bub Beyond the Grave for the 10-year anniversary of ParaNorman, in partnership with Laika Animation.