PULLOVER
New Orleans, Louisiana | Film Short
Drama
PULLOVER is a bold short film about a 13-year-old girl whose walk to the store turns into a traumatic encounter when a grown man refuses to take “I’m thirteen” as a response to his advances. By supporting this film, you’re helping us confront a common violation that too often goes unchecked.
PULLOVER
New Orleans, Louisiana | Film Short
Drama
2 Campaigns | Louisiana, United States
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This campaign raised $12,540 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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PULLOVER is a bold short film about a 13-year-old girl whose walk to the store turns into a traumatic encounter when a grown man refuses to take “I’m thirteen” as a response to his advances. By supporting this film, you’re helping us confront a common violation that too often goes unchecked.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We are now in our stretch goal!
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Where a simple walk to the store becomes a core memory of sexualized trauma…
The Martin family has a rule that at 13, their oldest daughter, Lyndria, can walk to the store solo with her little sister — a freedom they’ve engaged in twice already.
The walk starts off joyful and playful.
But things shift when a man, Draco, begins following the girls in his truck. His behavior is inappropriate as he suggests being Lyndria’s boyfriend even after she reveals her age. Lyndria tries to escape, but the man’s actions leave her shaken and ashamed. Kelly bravely shouts, “Stranger Danger,” and the man speeds off. Lyndria internalizes his looks and words as fear and shame. For the first time, she sees her body as a problem, and she starts to hate herself.
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She becomes withdrawn, wrapping her chest in duct tape and covering her body with layers of clothing, topping it off with a pink pullover.
Her mother finds out and confronts the man, then....
She guides Lyndria in a releasing ceremony, burning the pullover to represent letting go of the shame and guilt.
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- Most girls face sexual harassment by 13 or younger, usually from grown men, and it happens far more than we admit.
- It can happen anywhere, even on a walk to the store in a “safe” neighborhood.
- Parents matter. Tiffany shows how care and attention can help kids reclaim safety and self-worth.
- Shame and fear silence children. This film shows a real path to healing and empowerment.
- Accountability is bigger than one person. Families, neighbors, and society all have a role.
- PULLOVER is a fierce NO to normalized harassment and a call to protect our children
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We are fundraising $11,500 of our $17,000 budget to cover the following:
1) Crew Costs — $6,490 — 38%
- Directorial Department
- Camera Department
- Sound
- Production Design
- Wardrobe
- Hair & Makeup
- Intimacy Coordinator
2) Production Expenses (non-crew essentials) — $4,205 — 25%
- Camera Equipment
- Props
- Costumes
- Drives
- Crafty/Catering
- Travel & Lodging
- Insurance
- BTS
3) Post Production — $3,591 — 21%
- Editorial Staff
- Music/Composer
- Special Effects & Graphics
- Color Correction
- Post Sound
4) Talent Costs — $2,714 — 16%
- Producer Unit
- Cast
Here are three ways you can help support our film:
- PLEDGE a donation to our project to help us produce and complete PULLOVER. Any amount helps!
- SHARE our campaign page with 3 friends who you think might be interested in learning more.
- FOLLOW by clicking the blue “FOLLOW” button at the top of our crowdfunding page – it’s totally free!
Thank you!
PULLOVER is my declaration of liberation for women and girls who have felt violated by the words and gaze of a grown-up when they were children. In this film, we choose to alchemize. While ours is a positive ending, we know that is not always the case. Girls navigate a world that too often minimizes or sexualizes their experiences. PULLOVER honors every Lyndria: girls, women, and mothers who have endured these unwanted rites of passage. I am ready to bring this story to life with honesty, care, and unwavering truth. This film has been carefully readied and workshopped, as I was one of the inaugural winners of the Tyler Perry Dream Collective's Top 10. Please join us on this journey.
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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Please share this page with anyone you think would be interested in seeing a series like this come to life!
Follow our journey on Instagram @MagnoliaAExperience to get constant updates. Repost our pictures and videos, DM us questions, comment what you like!
Thank you so much for checking out our campaign!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew Cost
Costs $3,000
This is how we make our film: Hiring talented people to make the magic happen
Production Expenses
Costs $4,000
These are the equipment, essentials, legal structures, and miscellaneous items needed to create our film.
Talent
Costs $2,000
Absolutely cannot have a film without the producers and actors :-)
Post Production
Costs $2,500
Now this is where a movie is really MADE — the homestretch and the most important stretch.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Nicole Collins - Writer/Director
Nicole Collins is a creator — an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and storyteller. Her honors include being a 2025 Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective Top 10 winner, a New Orleans Theatre & Culture Fund recipient, and a SIP Culture Artist-in-Residence. Nicole’s work spans film, TV, and radio, with acting credits including Criminal Minds, Treme, and Twelve Years a Slave, as well as hosting with Q93 New Orleans, the NBA, and WeTV. She currently serves as NOVAC Board President and as the Marketing Coordinator for Women Make Movies. Above all, Nicole is the proud mother of actress Aadyn Encalarde. Her mission is simple: liberation, justice, and joy for Black women and communities.
India King-Robins - Producer
India King Robins is a writer, theater artist, and arts administrator who serves as Executive Director of the New Orleans Video Access Center. A Black, queer woman from the South, she affirms Black women and youth through arts, advocacy, and storytelling, including her work as creative producer on a film series about Black maternal health. She also enjoys curating unique spaces and events that foster connection and dialogue.
Jazmine McDaniel - Associate Producer
Jazmine McDaniel is an accomplished event producer and project manager who specializes in transforming complex ideas into impactful experiences. She has led high-profile initiatives with organizations like Southwest Airlines, NaVOBA, and Harrah’s New Orleans, blending operational excellence with creative vision. With experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Jazmine brings strong organizational skills, collaboration, and hands-on production expertise to her role as Associate Producer of PULLOVER.
Calvin Blue Jr. - Director of Photography
Calvin Blue Jr. is a New Orleans native who has an extensive career working in narrative features, TV, documentary, and commercials. He has worked on many projects with companies including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple TV, Epix, Paramount, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Reebok, and many more. Some of his most notable films include Negra, Yo Soy Bella, You Can’t Stop Spirit, The Space Between, Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time (streaming on Hulu), and Hope In High Water (streaming on Peacock). These films have won awards in several film festivals internationally and are now streaming on different platforms. He uses his creative talents to amplify individual perspectives through narrative storytelling.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We are now in our stretch goal!
Where a simple walk to the store becomes a core memory of sexualized trauma…
The Martin family has a rule that at 13, their oldest daughter, Lyndria, can walk to the store solo with her little sister — a freedom they’ve engaged in twice already.
The walk starts off joyful and playful.
But things shift when a man, Draco, begins following the girls in his truck. His behavior is inappropriate as he suggests being Lyndria’s boyfriend even after she reveals her age. Lyndria tries to escape, but the man’s actions leave her shaken and ashamed. Kelly bravely shouts, “Stranger Danger,” and the man speeds off. Lyndria internalizes his looks and words as fear and shame. For the first time, she sees her body as a problem, and she starts to hate herself.
She becomes withdrawn, wrapping her chest in duct tape and covering her body with layers of clothing, topping it off with a pink pullover.
Her mother finds out and confronts the man, then....
She guides Lyndria in a releasing ceremony, burning the pullover to represent letting go of the shame and guilt.
- Most girls face sexual harassment by 13 or younger, usually from grown men, and it happens far more than we admit.
- It can happen anywhere, even on a walk to the store in a “safe” neighborhood.
- Parents matter. Tiffany shows how care and attention can help kids reclaim safety and self-worth.
- Shame and fear silence children. This film shows a real path to healing and empowerment.
- Accountability is bigger than one person. Families, neighbors, and society all have a role.
- PULLOVER is a fierce NO to normalized harassment and a call to protect our children
We are fundraising $11,500 of our $17,000 budget to cover the following:
1) Crew Costs — $6,490 — 38%
- Directorial Department
- Camera Department
- Sound
- Production Design
- Wardrobe
- Hair & Makeup
- Intimacy Coordinator
2) Production Expenses (non-crew essentials) — $4,205 — 25%
- Camera Equipment
- Props
- Costumes
- Drives
- Crafty/Catering
- Travel & Lodging
- Insurance
- BTS
3) Post Production — $3,591 — 21%
- Editorial Staff
- Music/Composer
- Special Effects & Graphics
- Color Correction
- Post Sound
4) Talent Costs — $2,714 — 16%
- Producer Unit
- Cast
Here are three ways you can help support our film:
- PLEDGE a donation to our project to help us produce and complete PULLOVER. Any amount helps!
- SHARE our campaign page with 3 friends who you think might be interested in learning more.
- FOLLOW by clicking the blue “FOLLOW” button at the top of our crowdfunding page – it’s totally free!
Thank you!
PULLOVER is my declaration of liberation for women and girls who have felt violated by the words and gaze of a grown-up when they were children. In this film, we choose to alchemize. While ours is a positive ending, we know that is not always the case. Girls navigate a world that too often minimizes or sexualizes their experiences. PULLOVER honors every Lyndria: girls, women, and mothers who have endured these unwanted rites of passage. I am ready to bring this story to life with honesty, care, and unwavering truth. This film has been carefully readied and workshopped, as I was one of the inaugural winners of the Tyler Perry Dream Collective's Top 10. Please join us on this journey.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Please share this page with anyone you think would be interested in seeing a series like this come to life!
Follow our journey on Instagram @MagnoliaAExperience to get constant updates. Repost our pictures and videos, DM us questions, comment what you like!
Thank you so much for checking out our campaign!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew Cost
Costs $3,000
This is how we make our film: Hiring talented people to make the magic happen
Production Expenses
Costs $4,000
These are the equipment, essentials, legal structures, and miscellaneous items needed to create our film.
Talent
Costs $2,000
Absolutely cannot have a film without the producers and actors :-)
Post Production
Costs $2,500
Now this is where a movie is really MADE — the homestretch and the most important stretch.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Nicole Collins - Writer/Director
Nicole Collins is a creator — an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and storyteller. Her honors include being a 2025 Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective Top 10 winner, a New Orleans Theatre & Culture Fund recipient, and a SIP Culture Artist-in-Residence. Nicole’s work spans film, TV, and radio, with acting credits including Criminal Minds, Treme, and Twelve Years a Slave, as well as hosting with Q93 New Orleans, the NBA, and WeTV. She currently serves as NOVAC Board President and as the Marketing Coordinator for Women Make Movies. Above all, Nicole is the proud mother of actress Aadyn Encalarde. Her mission is simple: liberation, justice, and joy for Black women and communities.
India King-Robins - Producer
India King Robins is a writer, theater artist, and arts administrator who serves as Executive Director of the New Orleans Video Access Center. A Black, queer woman from the South, she affirms Black women and youth through arts, advocacy, and storytelling, including her work as creative producer on a film series about Black maternal health. She also enjoys curating unique spaces and events that foster connection and dialogue.
Jazmine McDaniel - Associate Producer
Jazmine McDaniel is an accomplished event producer and project manager who specializes in transforming complex ideas into impactful experiences. She has led high-profile initiatives with organizations like Southwest Airlines, NaVOBA, and Harrah’s New Orleans, blending operational excellence with creative vision. With experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Jazmine brings strong organizational skills, collaboration, and hands-on production expertise to her role as Associate Producer of PULLOVER.
Calvin Blue Jr. - Director of Photography
Calvin Blue Jr. is a New Orleans native who has an extensive career working in narrative features, TV, documentary, and commercials. He has worked on many projects with companies including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple TV, Epix, Paramount, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Reebok, and many more. Some of his most notable films include Negra, Yo Soy Bella, You Can’t Stop Spirit, The Space Between, Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time (streaming on Hulu), and Hope In High Water (streaming on Peacock). These films have won awards in several film festivals internationally and are now streaming on different platforms. He uses his creative talents to amplify individual perspectives through narrative storytelling.