I created this web series in order to explore an underrepresented experience--that of a gay, fat woman dating for the first time. Rosalie is the story of a late in life lesbian who's finally come out and begun dating; at a time in her life when everyone's done most things, she's done nothing...yet.
I created this web series in order to explore an underrepresented experience--that of a gay, fat woman dating for the first time. Rosalie is the story of a late in life lesbian who's finally come out and begun dating; at a time in her life when everyone's done most things, she's done nothing...yet.
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Mission Statement
While so few shows and movies include LGBTQ characters, Rosalie is a web series with a plus-size, Cuban-American lesbian at the very center of its story. Diversity behind the scenes is also important to our show, which is why our cast and crew is predominantly made up of women.About The Project
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THE STORY
After denying herself romance her entire adult life, Rosalie finally admits her truth: she's a lesbian who's never even so much as held hands with someone. Her romantic journey takes place at a time in her life when most people have already done everything and she's done absolutely nothing.
Truly, nothing.
Literally, I mean nothing.In typical Rosalie fashion, she's created a list of romantic firsts to accomplish.
Here's to hoping she can finish them by the end of the year!
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STRETCH GOALS
The main financial goal of this campaign is to raise $1,720 to cover the bare minimum costs to produce the final three episodes of the series. However, if we're able to raise more than that, all additional funds will be used towards compensating all the cast and crew attached to the project--who're all currently volunteering their services.
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Rosalie played by Celenia
Jackie played by Becca
Jamie 1 and Jamie 2 played by Bri and Aiden
(left to right)
Desiree played by Lola
Incentives
$10
First Date
Yay! You've swiped right on Rosalie, and thinking someone's attractive enough to take to lunch is the first step towards love.
First Date level supporters will receive:
- a social media shout out
$25
First Kiss
Oh wow, your undeniable attraction for Rosalie is making us all blush!
First Kiss level supporters will receive:
- a social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
$40
First Shag
Oh f*ck! Obviously Rosalie won't actually shag you because she's busy binge watching Love Island but she appreciates your interest nonetheless ;)
First Shag level supporters will receive:
- social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
- a love poem written by moi (me)
$50
First Girlfriend
We did it! We *actually* got Rosalie a girlfriend.
First Girlfriend level supporters will receive:
- social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
- a love poem written by moi (me)
- a "thank you" credit at the end of each episode
$100
First Love
Ohmygod! I love you so much! I mean...Rosalie loves you so much.
First Love level supporters will receive:
- social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
- a love poem written by moi (me)
- a "thank you" credit at the end of each episode
- a Tinder bio based on a photo of you
$500
First Marriage
Wow! This is all happening so fast but if you're down, I'm down. Let's do this, let's get MARRIED!
First Marriage level supporters will receive:
- all previous level rewards
- an Associate Producer credit
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
First Date
Yay! You've swiped right on Rosalie, and thinking someone's attractive enough to take to lunch is the first step towards love.
First Date level supporters will receive:
- a social media shout out
$25
First Kiss
Oh wow, your undeniable attraction for Rosalie is making us all blush!
First Kiss level supporters will receive:
- a social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
$40
First Shag
Oh f*ck! Obviously Rosalie won't actually shag you because she's busy binge watching Love Island but she appreciates your interest nonetheless ;)
First Shag level supporters will receive:
- social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
- a love poem written by moi (me)
$50
First Girlfriend
We did it! We *actually* got Rosalie a girlfriend.
First Girlfriend level supporters will receive:
- social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
- a love poem written by moi (me)
- a "thank you" credit at the end of each episode
$100
First Love
Ohmygod! I love you so much! I mean...Rosalie loves you so much.
First Love level supporters will receive:
- social media shout out
- a personalized digital postcard
- a love poem written by moi (me)
- a "thank you" credit at the end of each episode
- a Tinder bio based on a photo of you
$500
First Marriage
Wow! This is all happening so fast but if you're down, I'm down. Let's do this, let's get MARRIED!
First Marriage level supporters will receive:
- all previous level rewards
- an Associate Producer credit
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Current Team
About This Team
Celenia Lugo
Celenia Lugo is the Creator and Writer behind Rosalie. She's currently receiving her MFA at LIU in TV Writing and Production and she's taken improv and stand-up classes at UCB, The PIT, and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She also co-hosts a stand-up variety show with Becca Herries called What?. Her comedic writing has been published on sites like Points in Case, The Belladonna and Funny-ish.
Bri Castellini
Bri Castellini is the Film Community Manager at Seed&Spark and an Adjunct Professor at LIU-Brooklyn and Stephens College. She is a writer, director, and actress with numerous web series and short film credits to her name. She's also the Director of Photography, Editor and an Actress in Rosalie. For more on her extensive work history, check her out here: bricastellini.com
Carlos Lugo
Carlos Lugo is a Brooklyn based Actor who's acted in various short films, including: Charlie on Cloud Nine and Some Things Never Changed. He's also done extra work in the TNT show Constance, as well as Starz's Bittersweet. He'll be acting in an upcoming episode of Rosalie and has assisted as Director on two episodes of Rosalie.
Smita Patankar
Smita Patankar can be seen performing stand-up comedy at open mics around Brooklyn and she assisted as Director for the pilot episode of Rosalie.
Raymond Urrutia
Raymond Urrutia is currently receiving his MFA in TV Writing and Production at LIU-Brooklyn. He's the Script Supervisor for Rosalie, in addition to many other web series.
Jonny Lebeau
Jonny Lebeau is the Lighting Technician on Rosalie, in addition to currently receiving his MFA in TV Writing and Production at LIU-Brooklyn. He's performed improv and sketch comedy at the Magnet Theater, Second City, and UCB.
Aiden Orr
Aiden Orr plays Jamie 1 in Rosalie.
Lola Jones
Lola Jones plays Desiree in Rosalie.
Rebecca Herries
Rebecca Herries, is a young professional whose soft skills far outweigh her technical abilities. If you Google her, you will find her emails from the 2016 Democratic National Committee email hack. This search will reveal a batch of correspondences where she confirms the receipt of other emails and says “great — will do” a lot. Becca has also studied improv and stand-up at Washington Improv Theater in D.C., UCB and The PIT. She currently plays Jackie in the web series--Rosalie.
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