RAMSEY is a whimsical and surreal short comedy about an optimistic and bright young woman in a world that is often at odds with her own perceptions of it. Your support will allow our talented women helmed production team to collaborate on a truly unique and funny film.
RAMSEY is a whimsical and surreal short comedy about an optimistic and bright young woman in a world that is often at odds with her own perceptions of it. Your support will allow our talented women helmed production team to collaborate on a truly unique and funny film.
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Mission Statement
RAMSEY is a truly collaborative film between an all women dream team. Our producer, cinematographer, production designer, and writer/director are all women which is incredibly rare. RAMSEY's two main characters will both be played by women. We're fully committed to hiring a diverse and capable crew.About The Project
Hi!
I'm Kady Ruth Ashcraft and I'm the writer and director of RAMSEY, the short film you're learning all about and just chomping at the bit to contribute to. I swear I'll gladly let you help this film come to life but I want to tell you a little more about it first.
I've been making short comedy films for about seven years and performing comedy for over a decade. My shorts have been featured on IFC, Funny or Die, Jezebel, Women in Comedy Festival, NoBudge, New York Televison Festival, and more. They are lighthearted, surreal, and center around the beautiful bizarre brains of women. Below is one I made in 2015 called Real Car and click here to see more of my work.
RAMSEY is by far the most ambitious project I've taken on and I simply couldn't be more passionate about making it. There's no doubt in my mind that with your support, our crazy talented team will create something incredibly special and entertaining for all to enjoy. Seriously, check out just a few of the people who are already behind this project.
THE FILM
RAMSEY is a whimsical and surreal short film following an optimistic young woman as her reality is constantly denied and her perceptions are tested. When she puts on a production with a cast of antique dolls, she's shocked to learn she's the only one not picked up in the TV spinoff. Memory, creative autonomy, and perseverance are all themes throughout the film and it's also really very funny and lighthearted.
We're choosing to shoot RAMSEY on 16mm for a few reasons. First of all, it looks incredibly beautiful, which is a huge plus. But additionally, I loved the idea of using a physical material, one so tied to nostalgia and memory, to capture this story about a woman taking ownership over her own perceptions.
OUR TEAM
Charlotte Hornsby is our director of photography. Two recent films she's shot, Hair Wolf and Lucia Before And After, both won The Short Film Jury Award for U.S. Fiction at Sundance (in 2017 & 2016, respectively.) She's worked mutiple times with musical artist Solange as well as shot Beyoncé for Vogue. If you're keeping track that is both Knowles sisters. Unbelievable. Watch the music video she directed and filmed for "Crown Royal" by Kissing Is A Crime.
Simone Duff will be doing production design for RAMSEY. She's made costumes for John Oliver's Last Week Tonight, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and her work for Mana Contemporary's Virtually There was recently aquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Our producer is the Creative Emmy-nominated producer and director Elizabeth Skadden who has produced for Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, The Americans, and believe it or not, a Rob Thomas music video. She was the bassist in the all-female punk band Finally Punk.
Ramsey will be played by Nadia Pinder (Refinery29), an incredible Brooklyn based comedian whose effervescence will not only bring the titular character to life but allow us to inhabit this surreal world along with her. Fun fact, Nadia runs her own tie-dye company called StuyDyed that makes beautiful naturally dyed wares.
Perfectly insane and wonderful comedian Edy Modica will play Rachel, Ramsey's career focused, but otherwise sort of clueless best friend. This is an Instagram video she posted that I watch about 2,000 times a day and feel it deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.
WHY LAMBERTVILLE?
You might be wondering, why on earth are we filming in New Jersey? I'd wonder that too if I wasn't familiar with the place. Nestled on the north shore of the Delaware River, Lambertville is a picturesque small town that looks like it's right out of a storybook. It's the perfect backdrop for our whimsical film. Plus, and get this, my dear friend Julia Fahl is the mayor. I'm so excited to feature this special place and some of its wonderful business and landmarks.
Your Support
We've already begun pre-production for the film: hiring crew members, gathering equipment, and location scouting. In fact, $8000 has already been secured to help bring this film to life. We need an additional $13,500 to make this happen. Any amount you can contribute will not only make RAMSEY a reality but help amplify the creative careers of all of our cast and crew members.
Along with financial support, if you or someone you know might be able to donate resources like film equipment, food, or local lodging, that would also be of tremendous help.
Help us spread the word of our campaign by sharing this page on your social media or sending it to friends who would want to hear about a women helmed indie film. Your excitement for RAMSEY means the world to us. We can't wait for you to meet her!
With tremendous love and thanks,
Kady Ruth + the RAMSEY team
(okay, now go ahead and donate!)
Incentives
$5
Friend of RAMSEY
For $5, you'll sleep soundly at night knowing you're championing of the burgeoning careers of young comedic filmmakers and performers.
$15
Digital Copy of RAMSEY
For $15, you'll receive a digital downloadcopy of the film once it is completed.
$25
A Special Thanks Credit + Shout Out
For $25, you'll receive a "Special Thanks" credit listed at the end of the film, a social media shout out from our director, and a digital copy of the film once it's completed.
$50
Personal Thank You + Digital Poster Downloads
For $50, you'll receive a personal thank you note from our director and digital downloads of the spoof posters hung up around our set designed by Full Frontal with Samanta Bee's graphic designer Cory Palmer.
- digital copy of the film
- social media shout out
- special thankns credit
$100
Behind The Scenes 'Zine
For $100, you'll receive a printed zine once the film has been shot that includes behind the scene photos of cast and crew, the director's insights, and more! It'll be very funny and illuminating!
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
- special thanks credit
$100
Original Collage by Layla Kenney
For $100, you'll receive an original collage by artist Layla Kenney mailed to you.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
- special thanks credit
Sold Out!
$200
Original Embroidery by Kady Ruth Ashcraft
For $200, you'll receive an original custom embroidery hoop by director Kady Ruth Ashcraft.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- special thanks credit
- digital poster download
Claimed: 4 of 10
$500
Original Print by Georgia Deal
For $500, you'll receive an original print by master printmaker and papermaker Georgia Deal.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- special thanks credit
- digital poster download
Claimed: 3 of 8
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
For $1000, you'll be named an Associate Producer of the film, and receive a bound and signed copy of the script, and a signed copy of the film's poster.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
$5,000
Executive Producer
For $5000, you'll be named an Executive Producer on the film and you'll have the option to legally change my name if you'd like. (No pressure, though.) You'll also receive a bound and signed copy of the script, and a signed copy of the film's poster.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Friend of RAMSEY
For $5, you'll sleep soundly at night knowing you're championing of the burgeoning careers of young comedic filmmakers and performers.
$15
Digital Copy of RAMSEY
For $15, you'll receive a digital downloadcopy of the film once it is completed.
$25
A Special Thanks Credit + Shout Out
For $25, you'll receive a "Special Thanks" credit listed at the end of the film, a social media shout out from our director, and a digital copy of the film once it's completed.
$50
Personal Thank You + Digital Poster Downloads
For $50, you'll receive a personal thank you note from our director and digital downloads of the spoof posters hung up around our set designed by Full Frontal with Samanta Bee's graphic designer Cory Palmer.
- digital copy of the film
- social media shout out
- special thankns credit
$100
Behind The Scenes 'Zine
For $100, you'll receive a printed zine once the film has been shot that includes behind the scene photos of cast and crew, the director's insights, and more! It'll be very funny and illuminating!
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
- special thanks credit
$100
Original Collage by Layla Kenney
For $100, you'll receive an original collage by artist Layla Kenney mailed to you.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
- special thanks credit
Sold Out!
$200
Original Embroidery by Kady Ruth Ashcraft
For $200, you'll receive an original custom embroidery hoop by director Kady Ruth Ashcraft.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- special thanks credit
- digital poster download
Claimed: 4 of 10
$500
Original Print by Georgia Deal
For $500, you'll receive an original print by master printmaker and papermaker Georgia Deal.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- special thanks credit
- digital poster download
Claimed: 3 of 8
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit
For $1000, you'll be named an Associate Producer of the film, and receive a bound and signed copy of the script, and a signed copy of the film's poster.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
$5,000
Executive Producer
For $5000, you'll be named an Executive Producer on the film and you'll have the option to legally change my name if you'd like. (No pressure, though.) You'll also receive a bound and signed copy of the script, and a signed copy of the film's poster.
- personal thank you note
- digital copy of the film
- digital poster download
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Current Team
About This Team
Charlotte Hornsby
Charlotte is our director of photography. Two recent films she's shot, Hair Wolf and Lucia Before And After, both won The Short Film Jury Award for U.S. Fiction at Sundance (in 2017 & 2016, respectively.) She shot a behing the scenes documentary about singer Solange's songwriting process as well as "An Ode To", her performance at The Guggenheim. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Nylon, Fader, Pitchfork, MTV and Rolling Stone. She shot and directed the below video of Beyoncé for Vogue's 2015 September issue.
Elizabeth Skadden
Elizabeth is our producer for RAMSEY. She's produced for Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, The Americans, Vice Media, the short film Tuba Thieves, and has been nominated for a Creative Emmy for her work.
Simone Duff
Simone is our production and art designer. She's designed props for John Oliver's Last Week Tonight, done costuming for Live with Kelly and Ryan, and her work for Mana Contemporary's Virtually There was recently acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Below are costumes she designed and created for Danielle Brooks and Jessica Williams to attend Heidi Klum's infamous Halloween party.
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