Pushing Out Daisy
United States | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Inspired by popular Inuit legend, one woman imagines pushing her cantankerous mother Daisy out a tad sooner than planned in this short film.
Pushing Out Daisy
United States | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
2 Campaigns | Texas, United States
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Inspired by popular Inuit legend, one woman imagines pushing her cantankerous mother Daisy out a tad sooner than planned in this short film.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
The story is just a small glimpse into Anne and Daisy's life as their relationship does a 180 degree backflip - a twist neither of them are particularly prepared for. It asks, how is being a mother or a daughter an ever-evolving relationship and a lifetime of commitments?
What Inspired Pushing Out Daisy?
The character of Daisy was greatly inspired by my grandmother. She passed away several years ago after enduring two years of brain and liver cancer. Obviously she struggled with the pain, but even more so, she struggled with how it forced her to slow down. She was a busy, and incredibly independent woman! She traveled extensively, captained her own boat, keep a chainsaw in her car in case she had to clear fallen trees out of her driveway (very practical since she lived in the woods) -- and I looked up to her immensely for her energy and passion for life and storytelling.
Writing is always a cathartic experience for me. Since I wasn’t with her in her final years (I was traveling – something she would have much preferred I did than be with her at her worst), this is as much an ode to her as it is a poetic farewell.
Why now?
People are born into this world needing help to survive, and they get it! But as people start to age and decline what do we do? We don’t talk about how one cares for a terminally ill family member, until something terrible happens. The worst is when those who become sick are typically the ones we've turned to for advice our entire lives, who've taught how to ride a bike or drive a car, how to maneuver relationships and bank accounts. How can they continue to guide if they don't even know what's in store?
Culturally, we talk lots about death, but not what comes right before or right after. Things inevitably change, and sometimes for the worse. Shouldn't we be better prepared to handle the unexpected with grace? The future doesn't have to be filled with fear or worse, resentment. Support for the grief, paperwork and other details we don't seem to talk about should be easier to access. Surely, the more stories we share the easier it will be to find those resources.
Young Alison at the helm with her grandmother... Onward!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Bugspray
Costs $15
We'll be shooting outdoors. In summer. Yay mosquitos!
General Liability Insurance
Costs $600
This is the in-case-anything-happens fund.
Cinematographer
Costs $1,500
Because we want this film to look stunning.
First Camera Assistant
Costs $300
Keeps our cinematographer sane (plus does other cool stuff w/the camera dept.)
First Assistant Director
Costs $500
Who will keep us on schedule and working efficiently. (Worth so much!!)
Gaffer
Costs $500
Our chief electrician
Make Up Artist
Costs $300
To aid in the beautification of our (already beautiful) cast
Production Sound Mixer
Costs $800
This isn't a silent film...
Prop Package
Costs $2,000
Car rentals, vintage motorcyles, arctic boat scenes.. need I say more?
Production Manager
Costs $500
Or Alaskan Unit Production Manager, who is in charge of location permits, cast & crew ++
Camera Package
Costs $3,000
Camera & lens rentals, car mounts, etc... it's a basic package to make this film look good!
Flights
Costs $3,200
4 plane tickets to Anchorage, Alaska UPDATE: Now we only need to fund 1 more plane ticket!
Alaska Location
Costs $2,000
It's travel, permit and lodging for 5 days in Alaska made possible by our awesome UPM.
Catering
Costs $1,800
Because if you can't pay people their worth, at least feed them hot meals while you have them.
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About This Team
We are emerging filmmakers and artists with a passion for storytelling. We come from varied backgrounds of architecture, aviation, photojournalism, finance, French, marketing... From Austin, Texas to glaciers in Alaska we are pleased to shared with you PUSHING OUT DAISY.
You can read more about our team on our website at: www.pushingoutdaisyfilm.com
From left to right (top): Carlos, Alison Week, Elizabeth Lodge, Lee Rothenflue; (bottom) David Yepez Conley, Penny Glawe, Cara Canary, Joana Cravo, Filipa Rodrigues
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
The story is just a small glimpse into Anne and Daisy's life as their relationship does a 180 degree backflip - a twist neither of them are particularly prepared for. It asks, how is being a mother or a daughter an ever-evolving relationship and a lifetime of commitments?
What Inspired Pushing Out Daisy?
The character of Daisy was greatly inspired by my grandmother. She passed away several years ago after enduring two years of brain and liver cancer. Obviously she struggled with the pain, but even more so, she struggled with how it forced her to slow down. She was a busy, and incredibly independent woman! She traveled extensively, captained her own boat, keep a chainsaw in her car in case she had to clear fallen trees out of her driveway (very practical since she lived in the woods) -- and I looked up to her immensely for her energy and passion for life and storytelling.
Writing is always a cathartic experience for me. Since I wasn’t with her in her final years (I was traveling – something she would have much preferred I did than be with her at her worst), this is as much an ode to her as it is a poetic farewell.
Why now?
People are born into this world needing help to survive, and they get it! But as people start to age and decline what do we do? We don’t talk about how one cares for a terminally ill family member, until something terrible happens. The worst is when those who become sick are typically the ones we've turned to for advice our entire lives, who've taught how to ride a bike or drive a car, how to maneuver relationships and bank accounts. How can they continue to guide if they don't even know what's in store?
Culturally, we talk lots about death, but not what comes right before or right after. Things inevitably change, and sometimes for the worse. Shouldn't we be better prepared to handle the unexpected with grace? The future doesn't have to be filled with fear or worse, resentment. Support for the grief, paperwork and other details we don't seem to talk about should be easier to access. Surely, the more stories we share the easier it will be to find those resources.
Young Alison at the helm with her grandmother... Onward!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Bugspray
Costs $15
We'll be shooting outdoors. In summer. Yay mosquitos!
General Liability Insurance
Costs $600
This is the in-case-anything-happens fund.
Cinematographer
Costs $1,500
Because we want this film to look stunning.
First Camera Assistant
Costs $300
Keeps our cinematographer sane (plus does other cool stuff w/the camera dept.)
First Assistant Director
Costs $500
Who will keep us on schedule and working efficiently. (Worth so much!!)
Gaffer
Costs $500
Our chief electrician
Make Up Artist
Costs $300
To aid in the beautification of our (already beautiful) cast
Production Sound Mixer
Costs $800
This isn't a silent film...
Prop Package
Costs $2,000
Car rentals, vintage motorcyles, arctic boat scenes.. need I say more?
Production Manager
Costs $500
Or Alaskan Unit Production Manager, who is in charge of location permits, cast & crew ++
Camera Package
Costs $3,000
Camera & lens rentals, car mounts, etc... it's a basic package to make this film look good!
Flights
Costs $3,200
4 plane tickets to Anchorage, Alaska UPDATE: Now we only need to fund 1 more plane ticket!
Alaska Location
Costs $2,000
It's travel, permit and lodging for 5 days in Alaska made possible by our awesome UPM.
Catering
Costs $1,800
Because if you can't pay people their worth, at least feed them hot meals while you have them.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
We are emerging filmmakers and artists with a passion for storytelling. We come from varied backgrounds of architecture, aviation, photojournalism, finance, French, marketing... From Austin, Texas to glaciers in Alaska we are pleased to shared with you PUSHING OUT DAISY.
You can read more about our team on our website at: www.pushingoutdaisyfilm.com
From left to right (top): Carlos, Alison Week, Elizabeth Lodge, Lee Rothenflue; (bottom) David Yepez Conley, Penny Glawe, Cara Canary, Joana Cravo, Filipa Rodrigues