Seasons of the Witch
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, Fantasy
In 1920, the local recluse helps to end an unwanted pregnancy. Then she becomes the target of a witch hunt. After the overturn of Roe v. Wade- today feels like a real life witch hunt. I hope this film sparks conversations and action for change.
Seasons of the Witch
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, Fantasy
3 Campaigns | New York, United States
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In 1920, the local recluse helps to end an unwanted pregnancy. Then she becomes the target of a witch hunt. After the overturn of Roe v. Wade- today feels like a real life witch hunt. I hope this film sparks conversations and action for change.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Clara is an earth witch on the outskirts of a small town in 1920 rural America. She helps women through all stages of reproductive care. One day, a local woman’s husband finds Clara’s herbal cure for an unwanted pregnancy. When he sets out on a witch hunt, Clara may have helped for the last time.
Spanning 1920, 1970 and modern day-the witch hunt is on, but the fight for reproductive rights survives.
WHY NOW:
Tired of feeling without the power to change the world around me, I wrote Seasons of the Witch to both mirror the fear of our modern world where women have increasingly less control over their own choices and bodies, but also the community and power women have when they come together. Clara and her mission to help women endures time and this film is a piece of my rebellion. I'll hope you'll join me in supporting creating change.
BUILDING OUR 1920 WORLD:
This film uses magical realism to tell our witch tale. To give the 1920 timeline the "realism" it needs, we need funding for period wardrobe and our amazing witch's cabin in the Hudson Valley, NY.
Meet the characters:
CLARA: our green witch who lives in the woods, she helps women and girls in her town with herbal remedies (and magic)
RUTH: Clara's sister and wife of Wyatt, she loves her children but fearing for her life-seeks to end a pregnancy
WYATT: Ruth's husband, a troubled soul who loves his children and his moonshine
MAUDE: a devout local woman who visits Clara for help getting pregnant
VIRGINIA: a local adolescent without a mother, she visits Clara for help with becoming a woman
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Clara's Cabin
Costs $1,500
This location is fundamental to getting this film made. Not only is it Clara's home, it's the magical heartbeat of this story.
Crew Fees
Costs $3,500
Nothing can get made without the hardworking talented (all female identifying!) crew.
SAG-AFTRA fees
Costs $2,320
The cast will bring this film to life!
Equipment Rental
Costs $1,000
This will help create our 1920 aesthetic
Catering
Costs $500
Will keep our cast and crew happy and fueled!
Hudson Valley Accommodation
Costs $700
Place to stay during filming
1920 Wardrobe
Costs $400
Will give our 1920 timeline authenticity
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Cast and Crew
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Clara is an earth witch on the outskirts of a small town in 1920 rural America. She helps women through all stages of reproductive care. One day, a local woman’s husband finds Clara’s herbal cure for an unwanted pregnancy. When he sets out on a witch hunt, Clara may have helped for the last time.
Spanning 1920, 1970 and modern day-the witch hunt is on, but the fight for reproductive rights survives.
WHY NOW:
Tired of feeling without the power to change the world around me, I wrote Seasons of the Witch to both mirror the fear of our modern world where women have increasingly less control over their own choices and bodies, but also the community and power women have when they come together. Clara and her mission to help women endures time and this film is a piece of my rebellion. I'll hope you'll join me in supporting creating change.
BUILDING OUR 1920 WORLD:
This film uses magical realism to tell our witch tale. To give the 1920 timeline the "realism" it needs, we need funding for period wardrobe and our amazing witch's cabin in the Hudson Valley, NY.
Meet the characters:
CLARA: our green witch who lives in the woods, she helps women and girls in her town with herbal remedies (and magic)
RUTH: Clara's sister and wife of Wyatt, she loves her children but fearing for her life-seeks to end a pregnancy
WYATT: Ruth's husband, a troubled soul who loves his children and his moonshine
MAUDE: a devout local woman who visits Clara for help getting pregnant
VIRGINIA: a local adolescent without a mother, she visits Clara for help with becoming a woman
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Clara's Cabin
Costs $1,500
This location is fundamental to getting this film made. Not only is it Clara's home, it's the magical heartbeat of this story.
Crew Fees
Costs $3,500
Nothing can get made without the hardworking talented (all female identifying!) crew.
SAG-AFTRA fees
Costs $2,320
The cast will bring this film to life!
Equipment Rental
Costs $1,000
This will help create our 1920 aesthetic
Catering
Costs $500
Will keep our cast and crew happy and fueled!
Hudson Valley Accommodation
Costs $700
Place to stay during filming
1920 Wardrobe
Costs $400
Will give our 1920 timeline authenticity
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Cast and Crew