Porch Roof is a semi-autobiographical exploration of grief. Helmed by a 100% femme crew, this nostalgic short film subtly lays bare the shades of loss and longing unique to first love relationships.
Porch Roof is a semi-autobiographical exploration of grief. Helmed by a 100% femme crew, this nostalgic short film subtly lays bare the shades of loss and longing unique to first love relationships.
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Mission Statement
We believe that we can tell a compelling story about the human experience on screen, and at the same time create opportunities for women in film. With the exception of the film's male lead, we plan to employ a 100% femme crew, from pre-production through post-production.About The Project
We are 435 Productions, a production company co-founded by Stephanie Rose, Sink Lindsay and Caprica Stanley.
After years of working in the commercial field, we’re itching to get back to what drew us to filmmaking in the first place: storytelling. Collectively, we bring over 20 years of industry experience and are bursting to bring our know-how to narrative mediums.
In our initial planning phase, it became evident that we had a wide network of female-identifying talent in production and post-production. We believe that we can tell a compelling story, and at the same time create opportunities for the very talented women we've come to work with over the years.
With the exception of the film's male lead, we plan to employ a 100% femme/non-binary crew, from pre-production through post-production.We will allocate the majority of our budget to pay these women their full rate.
We have partnered with female-led production company Honey Head Films to ensure this project comes to life. Honey Head launched their brand in 2016 and have spent the last five years disrupting the industry’s male-dominated status quo. We hope to combine our efforts and continue filling the need for more desirable roles for women in media.
We believe this film’s nostalgic narrative will resonate with anyone who’s experienced first love, and especially those who want to empower female filmmakers.
Women are worth what they’re worth and it’s high time we bridged the pay gap.
In 2016, women accounted for only 14% of creatives in the industry. Since then, despite post-MeToo initiatives, we've been crawling at 1% per year.
The gender pay gap is still a prevalent issue we face, with women in the US earning 84% as much as men in 2020. This means that a woman would have to work an estimated 42 extra days to make as much money as a man in the same position.
Most short film producers are forced to call in favors, utilize volunteers in exchange for exposure, and cut as many financial corners as possible. Porch Roof isn’t a passion project with the expectation that everyone will work for free. We’re committed to paying our crew their full, deserved rates.
We have a nest egg started and are leaning on YOU to help get us over the finish line.
Are you ready to rally with us?
Porch Roof is a nostalgic short film and exploration of loss.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, Rachel "Sink" Lindsay temporarily returned to her childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. A few years earlier, she had lost her former love—her first love—in a car accident. Living at home again brought memories back in new, visceral ways.
Sink created this film as a reaction to her ongoing grief.
The film will be textured and evocative in tone to convey the feeling of delving into your past. We were inspired by the spacious realism in Normal People, Moonlight and Premature, but with a touch of the charm and humor of shows like Insecure.
Through the lens of this slice-of-life short, our femme-led team will explore themes of grief and romantic love in a manner we feel is distinct.
Porch Roof’s narrative delicately unearths fundamental questions about the human experience while providing women––the imperative forces behind our project––with deserved payment.
We've spent the last 14 months assembling a dynamite team of femme filmmakers we're lucky to have on board for this project. Each creative brings a unique essence to our film––learn more about every lovely lady on our team page.
(Without Cutting Corners)
The funds we raise through Seed&Spark will be used to provide our femme crew with full rates soup-to-nuts.
We've been working tirelessly in the development process for this very special project; perfecting the narrative, assembling our A-team, refining our budget, and securing *fiscal sponsorship.
Now, with the help of our community (YOU, sweet friend!), we're ready to launch into the production phase and bring this story to life the right way.
Our campaign includes WISHLIST ITEMS such as provided meals, donated location, equipment loans etc.
As a *fiscally sponsored* production, any contributions to our film will be automatically eligible for a 2022 tax write-off.
We will take utmost precaution to ensure everyone's safety on this shoot, especially when it comes to COVID protocol. We have pre-production/production timeline alternatives in place should we need to delay our slated shoot dates, but we're hoping our proactive safety measures will enable us to film at the optimal time of year for this narrative (late summer/early fall 2022).
When you contribute to our campaign, you are supporting a film that:
- Is committed to paying femmes their full, deserved rates.
- Increases representation for women on and off screen.
- Values diversity behind the camera with women/non-binary folks fulfilling all roles at every level.
- Sheds light on poignant themes and promotes personal healing.
After months of grassroots momentum, we’re finally opening the door to the support of our COMMUNITY.
Thank you for pitching into this project––and movement––you’re an imperative part of launching the next chapter for our community of women in film.
THANK YOU from the bottom of our lady hearts.
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAMPAIGN
You can support our film by making a monetary pledge and choosing an incentive that matches your budget. We MUST collect 80% of our crowdfunding goal in order to keep our funds.CONNECT WITH US
Instagram: @porchrooffilm
Twitter: @porchrooffilm
Website: porchrooffilm.com
Follow us here on Seed&Spark: Be sure you click "follow project" at the top of this page to be the first to receive updates! Also, you'll be doing us a solid! The more followers we get here, the more rewards and discounts we can receive.
SHARE THE CAMPAIGN
Please share our campaign via your social media, email, or word-of-mouth with your friends and family. Your support goes a long way! Feel free to copy and paste the example below:
Help @thinksink and a 100% femme crew of filmmakers by supporting the nostalgic semi-autobiographical short #PORCHROOFFILM on @seedandspark! Join them here: www.seedandspark.com/fund/porch-roof.Incentives
$15
Raise The (Porch) Roof!
Thanks for being the roof over (or should we say under?) our heads! For this kind contribution, you'll receive:
-A special shoutout on our Instagram (@porchrooffilm)
-A personal thank you message from film creator Sink
-Our undying love for your generous soul
$25
You've Got Mail! (Digital)
Welcome to the #PorchRoof community. For this kind contribution, you'll receive:
-Digital Porch Roof postcard specially designed by fabulous femme artist India Elder
-A personalized poem from our very own Porch Roof co-writer, Blake Austin.
-A shoutout on social media in which we will lovingly gas you up!$35
Rooftop Cocktail + Plant-Based Meal Recipe (Digital)
Nothing says summer like a rooftop party with specialty drinks & eats. We've got you covered with...
1. Exclusive rooftop-vibe cocktail recipe from mixologist and Suck It Up cocktail recipe author Dan Magro.
2. A special plant-based meal recipe from plant-forward chef Maya Finkleday.
3. And of course, a loving shoutout on social media!$50
Get Organized!
Looking to declutter & get organized…but don’t know where to start?
Schedule a 30-min one-on-one consult with expert organizer Hannah Di Pesha.
Whether you need help with trouble spots in your home or office, or a significant dive into purging and decluttering, your consult with Hannah will help guide you in the right direction!
*Consults will be held via Zoom$75
On-Screen Thank You + Copy of the Director’s Cut
Look at you with your cute self getting screen time!
This lovely package entitles you to an on-screen thank you in the final cut of the film, as well as a private link to the director’s cut of the film that may or may not include an alternate ending (wink wink).
We will also wax poetic about you in a social media shoutout.$100
Exclusive BTS + Thank You
In addition to an on-screen thank you, private link to the director’s cut and social media shoutout, you will receive:
1. Exclusive BTS photos and anecdotes from on set.
2. A special, personalized thank you video from members of our 100% femme production team during filming.Come along for the journey! We can’t wait for you to join the club!
$300
Lifestyle Photo Shoot with Sink
Time for your close-up, bb! Book a lifestyle photo shoot session with Porch Roof creator Sink Lindsay.
Whether you’re in need of a family photo for this year’s holiday card, natural portraits––or hey––even some new glam pics for your IG grid, Sink is the master of lowkey lifestyle portraiture and making you feel beaYOUtiful.
This package includes 3 looks/settings within the same location (ie. inside/outside) and a link to digital downloads of your final images.
Let’s have a fun afternoon together!(PA & NYC only)
*Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety. Photo shoot / deliverables to be fulfilled by 2023.
Claimed: 7 of 10
$500
Shadow On Set
Join our crew on location where you'll be invited to shadow at the director's monitor with Shara Lili for an invaluable peek behind the scenes of a women-led film set.
Perfect for the donors who are interested in pursuing a career in the industry at any level - acting, writing, directing, shooting, editing and beyond!
Production is slated for Fall 2022 in Bryn Athyn, PA.NOTE: Locals only. Does not include transportation to set. Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
These will be night shoots––so feel free to wear your PJs to set!$1,000
On-Screen Producer Credit
Why hello there, new Producer! Want to support femmes in film and help bridge the pay gap? With this package you'll...
1. Receive producer credit on IMDB and in the film credits.
2. A VIP invitation to our team wrap party brunch (slated for September).
3. An invitation to a happy hour in the Philadelphia area followed by an exclusive outdoor screening under the stars.*Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit
WOW, thank you from the bottom of our lady hearts for standing behind femmes in film in such a big way! As Executive Producer you will:
1. Receive an executive producer credit on IMDB and in the film credits.
2. A VIP invitation to our team wrap party brunch (slated for September).
3. An invitation to a happy hour in the Philadelphia area followed by an exclusive outdoor screening under the stars.
4. Invitation to a one-day creative retreat with the creators of the film. Let us help you bring YOUR dream project to life!*Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
Raise The (Porch) Roof!
Thanks for being the roof over (or should we say under?) our heads! For this kind contribution, you'll receive:
-A special shoutout on our Instagram (@porchrooffilm)
-A personal thank you message from film creator Sink
-Our undying love for your generous soul
$25
You've Got Mail! (Digital)
Welcome to the #PorchRoof community. For this kind contribution, you'll receive:
-Digital Porch Roof postcard specially designed by fabulous femme artist India Elder
-A personalized poem from our very own Porch Roof co-writer, Blake Austin.
-A shoutout on social media in which we will lovingly gas you up!$35
Rooftop Cocktail + Plant-Based Meal Recipe (Digital)
Nothing says summer like a rooftop party with specialty drinks & eats. We've got you covered with...
1. Exclusive rooftop-vibe cocktail recipe from mixologist and Suck It Up cocktail recipe author Dan Magro.
2. A special plant-based meal recipe from plant-forward chef Maya Finkleday.
3. And of course, a loving shoutout on social media!$50
Get Organized!
Looking to declutter & get organized…but don’t know where to start?
Schedule a 30-min one-on-one consult with expert organizer Hannah Di Pesha.
Whether you need help with trouble spots in your home or office, or a significant dive into purging and decluttering, your consult with Hannah will help guide you in the right direction!
*Consults will be held via Zoom$75
On-Screen Thank You + Copy of the Director’s Cut
Look at you with your cute self getting screen time!
This lovely package entitles you to an on-screen thank you in the final cut of the film, as well as a private link to the director’s cut of the film that may or may not include an alternate ending (wink wink).
We will also wax poetic about you in a social media shoutout.$100
Exclusive BTS + Thank You
In addition to an on-screen thank you, private link to the director’s cut and social media shoutout, you will receive:
1. Exclusive BTS photos and anecdotes from on set.
2. A special, personalized thank you video from members of our 100% femme production team during filming.Come along for the journey! We can’t wait for you to join the club!
$300
Lifestyle Photo Shoot with Sink
Time for your close-up, bb! Book a lifestyle photo shoot session with Porch Roof creator Sink Lindsay.
Whether you’re in need of a family photo for this year’s holiday card, natural portraits––or hey––even some new glam pics for your IG grid, Sink is the master of lowkey lifestyle portraiture and making you feel beaYOUtiful.
This package includes 3 looks/settings within the same location (ie. inside/outside) and a link to digital downloads of your final images.
Let’s have a fun afternoon together!(PA & NYC only)
*Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety. Photo shoot / deliverables to be fulfilled by 2023.
Claimed: 7 of 10
$500
Shadow On Set
Join our crew on location where you'll be invited to shadow at the director's monitor with Shara Lili for an invaluable peek behind the scenes of a women-led film set.
Perfect for the donors who are interested in pursuing a career in the industry at any level - acting, writing, directing, shooting, editing and beyond!
Production is slated for Fall 2022 in Bryn Athyn, PA.NOTE: Locals only. Does not include transportation to set. Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
These will be night shoots––so feel free to wear your PJs to set!$1,000
On-Screen Producer Credit
Why hello there, new Producer! Want to support femmes in film and help bridge the pay gap? With this package you'll...
1. Receive producer credit on IMDB and in the film credits.
2. A VIP invitation to our team wrap party brunch (slated for September).
3. An invitation to a happy hour in the Philadelphia area followed by an exclusive outdoor screening under the stars.*Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit
WOW, thank you from the bottom of our lady hearts for standing behind femmes in film in such a big way! As Executive Producer you will:
1. Receive an executive producer credit on IMDB and in the film credits.
2. A VIP invitation to our team wrap party brunch (slated for September).
3. An invitation to a happy hour in the Philadelphia area followed by an exclusive outdoor screening under the stars.
4. Invitation to a one-day creative retreat with the creators of the film. Let us help you bring YOUR dream project to life!*Covid protocol will be followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
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