Nora knows struggle. With barely any money to her name, she will go to extreme lengths to make others in her family comfortable. Nora enters an MMA tournament in hopes to win a better future for everyone else, but first she must recognize that her strength extends much farther than the ring.
Nora knows struggle. With barely any money to her name, she will go to extreme lengths to make others in her family comfortable. Nora enters an MMA tournament in hopes to win a better future for everyone else, but first she must recognize that her strength extends much farther than the ring.
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There is a LOT of diversity on this set! We always give the best people the job, and in this case we had: an Asian-American director, female DP, producers, and art director, female MMA fighters & primarily female cast. But let's not forget to mention our extremely culturally diverse cast + crew!About The Project
Shannon Murray as Nora in "Rag Doll"
Nora is everybody’s rag doll. Her strenuous life consists of doing everything she can to get by the systemically violent world she has grown up in. With her mother’s life fading before her eyes, Nora takes extreme measures to save her – compromising her morality, and putting her physical health at risk. Her mother’s failing health has taken a deep emotional toll on her. As anyone who has lost a very close loved one knows, Nora would do anything to save her.
Catherine, Nora's mother, (Stephanie Erb) comforts her daughter (Shannon Murray) in "Rag Doll"
Nora’s lack of self-confidence and her desperation to keep her mother alive bleed into all areas of her life. During the day she works at a low-rent motel doing whatever it takes to make ends meet. At night, she cares for her dying mother, who, although very loving, is constantly reminding Nora of the reality of her situation. The only thing Nora has for herself is fighting... and that isn't even completely hers. Nora trains at a local MMA gym in exchange for being a "rag doll" for the elite fighters.
When Nora can't afford her mother’s medication and the situation at work reaches a new level, she decides that her only option is to enter an upcoming MMA tournament. Although Nora is very inexperienced, she believes that winning the fight could forge the path for a better future. With her back against the wall and her mother's life on the line, Nora must learn what she is actually fighting for.
Women's stories are not perfect.
Nora's story is no exception.
"Rag Doll" meets Nora where she's at. It's part of what attracted our director, producers, cast, and crew to this story. This story unabashadly dives into the complexities of grieving, the stress of not being able to make ends meet, and the real choices that people make when cornered.
The story hit the heart strings of everyone involved for very human reasons: We have all been in the head space where it seems like each day is a brand new set of problems. With the threat of losing her mother looming over her head, Nora is making the choices she feels necessary to survive... and it is a challenge when every single day feels like a fight to survive.
Nora's fight is like all of our fights for the things we want most. Backed into a corner, the easy reaction is physical - fighting, yelling, throwing things... but real resiliency lies within a mental tenacity that comes with a confidence in ourselves. This story is about developing that confidence and mental resiliency against all the odds.
There's also some really cool MMA moves.
Our cast is so KICK ASS - in real life and on screen.
Nora (Shannon Murray) and Aisha (Roxana Sanchez) fight each other.
Want more? See our Rag Doll website!
Incentives
$10
(Virtual) High Five!
Go YOU! For supporting Nora, you get a blasted public thank you via our social media pages acknowledging your amazing contribution!
$20
K.O. Digital Postcard
Get your own personalized, knock-out digital postcard sent to you with love from the cast + crew AND a virtual high-five from our team for being a fighter & supporting "Rag Doll"!
**We will reach out to you shortly after your contribution to get a few more details from you!$25
Rag Doll Postcard
Want a small piece of Rag Doll? Get a personalized post-card sent to you from the cast + crew of Rag Doll during our festival run.
$30
Signed Rag Doll Post Card
Get your own signed + personalized piece of Rag Doll! Get a personalized post-card sent to you from the cast + crew of Rag Doll during our festival run.
$50
Your name in lights!
Get your 5 seconds of fame with your name in our credits in a very special thank you section for your generous contribution! You kick ass!
$75
Rag Doll Poster
Get your own copy of our Rag Doll festival poster! Designed just for our festivals, this poster will be a unique item for those who want some Rag Doll memorabilia!
**Delivered during festival run
Claimed: 0 of 100
$100
Signed Rag Doll Poster
Get a signed version of our Rag Doll festival poster - a unique piece of memorabilia just for you!
$125
Star Treatment
Join us as we film our final scene of Rag Doll in Mesquite, NV!
Get a VIP package:
1 (one) ticket to the final fight night (live MMA fights)
1 (one) drink voucher
Attend the filming of our final fight scenes with the option of joining us as an extra in the audience
Digital Photo with Shannon Murray and Roxana Sanchez, our lead fighters in Rag Doll
**for Mesquite, NV and local residents, May 19th, 2018. If outside of NV, travel, accomodations and food are not included. This only includes what is listed above. Final editing of the project is up to the discretion of the director.
Claimed: 2 of 20
$150
You're a knockout - on the red carpet!
We want you to come join the cast + crew of Rag Doll for a special screening of the film!
Upon completion of our final film, we would love to meet you and a friend who would be just as excited about our film as you are! Come join us, take photos with our cast, get a signed copy of our poster and lobby cards, and be shared on our social media for all to see!
*Los-Angeles based only. No accomodations, screening only. You'll be invited as soon as we have a date!
Claimed: 10 of 60
$500
Special Credits Card Thank you
Always wanted to see your name listed with all that special cast & crew? Well here's your chance! Be listed as a special contributor to the film with your very own title card in the credits of Rag Doll. Everyone will see how amazing you are, for the entire future of this film!
Claimed: 4 of 10
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$10
(Virtual) High Five!
Go YOU! For supporting Nora, you get a blasted public thank you via our social media pages acknowledging your amazing contribution!
$20
K.O. Digital Postcard
Get your own personalized, knock-out digital postcard sent to you with love from the cast + crew AND a virtual high-five from our team for being a fighter & supporting "Rag Doll"!
**We will reach out to you shortly after your contribution to get a few more details from you!$25
Rag Doll Postcard
Want a small piece of Rag Doll? Get a personalized post-card sent to you from the cast + crew of Rag Doll during our festival run.
$30
Signed Rag Doll Post Card
Get your own signed + personalized piece of Rag Doll! Get a personalized post-card sent to you from the cast + crew of Rag Doll during our festival run.
$50
Your name in lights!
Get your 5 seconds of fame with your name in our credits in a very special thank you section for your generous contribution! You kick ass!
$75
Rag Doll Poster
Get your own copy of our Rag Doll festival poster! Designed just for our festivals, this poster will be a unique item for those who want some Rag Doll memorabilia!
**Delivered during festival run
Claimed: 0 of 100
$100
Signed Rag Doll Poster
Get a signed version of our Rag Doll festival poster - a unique piece of memorabilia just for you!
$125
Star Treatment
Join us as we film our final scene of Rag Doll in Mesquite, NV!
Get a VIP package:
1 (one) ticket to the final fight night (live MMA fights)
1 (one) drink voucher
Attend the filming of our final fight scenes with the option of joining us as an extra in the audience
Digital Photo with Shannon Murray and Roxana Sanchez, our lead fighters in Rag Doll
**for Mesquite, NV and local residents, May 19th, 2018. If outside of NV, travel, accomodations and food are not included. This only includes what is listed above. Final editing of the project is up to the discretion of the director.
Claimed: 2 of 20
$150
You're a knockout - on the red carpet!
We want you to come join the cast + crew of Rag Doll for a special screening of the film!
Upon completion of our final film, we would love to meet you and a friend who would be just as excited about our film as you are! Come join us, take photos with our cast, get a signed copy of our poster and lobby cards, and be shared on our social media for all to see!
*Los-Angeles based only. No accomodations, screening only. You'll be invited as soon as we have a date!
Claimed: 10 of 60
$500
Special Credits Card Thank you
Always wanted to see your name listed with all that special cast & crew? Well here's your chance! Be listed as a special contributor to the film with your very own title card in the credits of Rag Doll. Everyone will see how amazing you are, for the entire future of this film!
Claimed: 4 of 10
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About This Team
Bailey Kobe, Director
A graduate of University of Southern California's elite Peter Stark Program, Bailey has excelled in filmmaking and development. He formed a production company, Double Entente Films, with Stark classmate Frederic Imbert. They have multiple projects optioned and in development for film and television and continue to produce hit music videos and commercials for clients such as Yves Saint Laurent, Ubisoft, Universal, Lincoln, and Dior. His recent film credits include "The Caterpillar's Kimono" and "The Babymoon".
Aymae Sulick, Cinematographer
Aymae Sulick graduated from University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. Her credits include "So Long Song", "Paths That Cross", "Da Capo", "Big Brother", "Stripped", "Toddlers and Tiaras", "Housequake", "Africa Ten", and "From the Shadows".
Shannon Murray, Producer and Actress
Shannon was raised in a small town in Delaware, and was very big into sports, martial arts and drama club. Shannon studied Kung Fu and karate and was also on the schools mat wrestling team.
At 15, Shannon started pursuing her acting career traveling to Washington D.C., Philadelphia and New York City. After four years of studying and performing in NYC she decided to give Los Angeles a try. It has been nine years since her initial move to LA and she has kept very busy working in front and behind the camera. When she’s not working you can find her in the muay thai gym training. Her most recent credits include "Oz The Great & Powerful", "Love Sonia", "Starian", "The Maestro", "Super Sportlets", "Afraid to Sleep", and "Idled".
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