She Loves Me Not
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Romantic Comedy, Drama
This heartbreak comedy explores Black romance while cherishing the lineage of women. Though we make romantic love out to be the most important, we should remember to be intentional about generational and platonic love. That fulfills us, too.
She Loves Me Not
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Romantic Comedy, Drama
3 Campaigns | California, United States
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This campaign raised $18,700 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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This heartbreak comedy explores Black romance while cherishing the lineage of women. Though we make romantic love out to be the most important, we should remember to be intentional about generational and platonic love. That fulfills us, too.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
SHE LOVES ME NOT is a dramatic romcom that follows our lovely leading lady, Xosha, as she uses the philosophies of historic Black women to guide her misshapen, non-monogamous love life for her weekly podcast. However, she’s to discover her progressive dating ideologies are a cover to avoid the heartbreak that stems from the strained relationship between she and her mother.
With a lineage of broken love, how do modern women end the generational curse
of broken hearts? What’s the new way to love?
THE LADIES
XOSHA is a self-described “difficult woman”. To her, monogamy feels outdated. She reviews her three suitors, appropriately referencing them by body parts: The Mind, The Heart, and The… ahem… Ego. Can Xosha leave her love-cynicism behind, woman up, and just have a good time?
MILAN is a boisterous, sexy, loud and proud Sports Publicist who loves dating and is never single! In fact, she’s trying to date someone new right now - her client! What? Who says you can’t date your network? Only everyone? Whatever!
THE SUITORS
THE MIND | Intellect and activist. He and Xosha go on "non-dates", emotionally bond over intimate vulnerability, share likewise entrepreneurial hustle. They admire each other. Got a vibe… but they’re friends. Both choose ambition over love, or abide by fear...
THE HEART | Lil’ youngin. Health nut. Plant based. A jack-of-all-trades artist, as one must be. He finds Xosha to be educational, admirable, and invigorating. Optimistic in a dark world. Such chemistry. A good-guy-monogamist-poster-child... which is why he's taken, with a newborn daughter.
THE BIG... EGO* | Abs. Tatts. And... a purely carceral man-child for a night's splendor. Nothing more. Nothing less. Well - as far as Xosha's made privy to beneath his covert, manipulative handling.
"This is a love story."
What if bell hooks wrote Insecure? What if Nikki Giovanni directed an episode of Girlfriends? What if Maya Angelou's poetics overlayed Sex and the City?
Fleabag’s daughter. A dash of Spike's Nola Darling.
The dating chronicles of today's woman who won't settle for less.
WHY ME?
With over ten years of creative storytelling under my belt with comedic entertainment platforms such as Dope Files and We Shall Overchug, two seasons of my awarded comedy web series Sit Black & Relax, and my latest sketch comedy series JustLatasha's Inner Actions (out now!) I have developed an exceptional skill to write and produce my own stories which thematically revolve around self discovery and emotional complexity. I have always held a passion for our communal wellness and intra-communal relationships with a poignant point of view to match.
WHY NOW?
With unlicensed "Dating Coaches" and mind-numbing gender wars, we've strayed far from the brilliant Black minds who reminded us to be intentional with love - and each other. Black TV shows have been mass-canceled following the Hollywood strikes, and original movie ideas are becoming increasingly scarce. The power lies in our hands to create what we want to see without permission. This campaign aims to leverage the power in our collective communities so that we don't have to rely solely on decision-makers that don't look like us in Hollywood.
We must remember to continue to tell our stories, and most of all remember -
that love is not a war.
STRETCH GOALS
$20,000 is the foundational amount needed to get this short made at a quality production value for your viewing pleasure, and for the extremely talented cast and crew who are proud to work hard on this!
- If we raise $25,000, we'll be able to upgrade our desired camera equipment package. Let our DP show off!
- If we raise $30,000, we'll be able to shell out funds for a noteworthy cast and an Art Department: set design, hair, makeup, more props, etc.
- If we raise $40,000, we'll be able to pay our crew closer to their day rates (who are currently working purely out of passion for the project and its message). We'll also be able to offer payment to the core production team, as we are all working for far below average because of our pure drive, grit, passion and talent!
Thank you for being part of this campaign and joining us in the making of this film!
THE TIMELINE
Fall in love with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Department (incl. camera, lenses, lighting, and crew)
Costs $15,000
This is the cost of the camera department, one of the most expensive aspects of filmmaking (including cameras, lenses, lighting, and crew).
Cast
Costs $5,000
A significant amount of the budget is needed to attach quality actors in order for these incredible characters to jump off the screen.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is filled with incredibly brilliant Black creatives with incredible projects and credits on their own accord!
Latasha is an L.A. based mid level WGA TV writer who development an original concept with Netflix and was inducted into Mara Brock Akil’s The Writer’s Colony residency last Spring. Her latest credits include staff writing on The Psychological Evolution of Fckboys for Keke Palmer’s KeyTV Network and a dramatic short for Revolt TV, respectively in partnership with Damn Write Originals.
In 2010, Latasha developed her celebrity interview platform Dope Files, followed by writing and producing two seasons of her awarded comedy web series Sit Black & Relax (2016 / 2018). Her latest is her sketch comedy series, JustLatasha's Inner Actions, now on YouTube!
Award-winning film director and writer from St. Louis, MO. Clients include Xbox, Red Bull, UPROXX, and Netflix’s Strong Black Lead. His short film, FOXES, debuted on Revolt TV and Blavity. He was also the Producer & Director of the Black Summer Mike Brown Protest Documentary.
L.A. filmmaker who depicts the BIPOC experience. Branded partners include Hillman Grad, Hoorae, Adidas, Dell, & Sony Pictures.
Brittney’s uniqueness lies in her eye for capturing in an emotional and powerful way.
After graduating from Howard University School of Law and transitioning into entertainment, Ade launched Runtime to showcase the untold stories of Black people. Under this banner he produced the short film “Good Day” which was featured on Revolt’s Short & Fresh HBCU segment, went on to win Best Short Film at the BitterSweet Story Invitational Festival in D.C., and received official selections for numerous additional film festivals.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
SHE LOVES ME NOT is a dramatic romcom that follows our lovely leading lady, Xosha, as she uses the philosophies of historic Black women to guide her misshapen, non-monogamous love life for her weekly podcast. However, she’s to discover her progressive dating ideologies are a cover to avoid the heartbreak that stems from the strained relationship between she and her mother.
With a lineage of broken love, how do modern women end the generational curse
of broken hearts? What’s the new way to love?
THE LADIES
XOSHA is a self-described “difficult woman”. To her, monogamy feels outdated. She reviews her three suitors, appropriately referencing them by body parts: The Mind, The Heart, and The… ahem… Ego. Can Xosha leave her love-cynicism behind, woman up, and just have a good time?
MILAN is a boisterous, sexy, loud and proud Sports Publicist who loves dating and is never single! In fact, she’s trying to date someone new right now - her client! What? Who says you can’t date your network? Only everyone? Whatever!
THE SUITORS
THE MIND | Intellect and activist. He and Xosha go on "non-dates", emotionally bond over intimate vulnerability, share likewise entrepreneurial hustle. They admire each other. Got a vibe… but they’re friends. Both choose ambition over love, or abide by fear...
THE HEART | Lil’ youngin. Health nut. Plant based. A jack-of-all-trades artist, as one must be. He finds Xosha to be educational, admirable, and invigorating. Optimistic in a dark world. Such chemistry. A good-guy-monogamist-poster-child... which is why he's taken, with a newborn daughter.
THE BIG... EGO* | Abs. Tatts. And... a purely carceral man-child for a night's splendor. Nothing more. Nothing less. Well - as far as Xosha's made privy to beneath his covert, manipulative handling.
"This is a love story."
What if bell hooks wrote Insecure? What if Nikki Giovanni directed an episode of Girlfriends? What if Maya Angelou's poetics overlayed Sex and the City?
Fleabag’s daughter. A dash of Spike's Nola Darling.
The dating chronicles of today's woman who won't settle for less.
WHY ME?
With over ten years of creative storytelling under my belt with comedic entertainment platforms such as Dope Files and We Shall Overchug, two seasons of my awarded comedy web series Sit Black & Relax, and my latest sketch comedy series JustLatasha's Inner Actions (out now!) I have developed an exceptional skill to write and produce my own stories which thematically revolve around self discovery and emotional complexity. I have always held a passion for our communal wellness and intra-communal relationships with a poignant point of view to match.
WHY NOW?
With unlicensed "Dating Coaches" and mind-numbing gender wars, we've strayed far from the brilliant Black minds who reminded us to be intentional with love - and each other. Black TV shows have been mass-canceled following the Hollywood strikes, and original movie ideas are becoming increasingly scarce. The power lies in our hands to create what we want to see without permission. This campaign aims to leverage the power in our collective communities so that we don't have to rely solely on decision-makers that don't look like us in Hollywood.
We must remember to continue to tell our stories, and most of all remember -
that love is not a war.
STRETCH GOALS
$20,000 is the foundational amount needed to get this short made at a quality production value for your viewing pleasure, and for the extremely talented cast and crew who are proud to work hard on this!
- If we raise $25,000, we'll be able to upgrade our desired camera equipment package. Let our DP show off!
- If we raise $30,000, we'll be able to shell out funds for a noteworthy cast and an Art Department: set design, hair, makeup, more props, etc.
- If we raise $40,000, we'll be able to pay our crew closer to their day rates (who are currently working purely out of passion for the project and its message). We'll also be able to offer payment to the core production team, as we are all working for far below average because of our pure drive, grit, passion and talent!
Thank you for being part of this campaign and joining us in the making of this film!
THE TIMELINE
Fall in love with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Department (incl. camera, lenses, lighting, and crew)
Costs $15,000
This is the cost of the camera department, one of the most expensive aspects of filmmaking (including cameras, lenses, lighting, and crew).
Cast
Costs $5,000
A significant amount of the budget is needed to attach quality actors in order for these incredible characters to jump off the screen.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is filled with incredibly brilliant Black creatives with incredible projects and credits on their own accord!
Latasha is an L.A. based mid level WGA TV writer who development an original concept with Netflix and was inducted into Mara Brock Akil’s The Writer’s Colony residency last Spring. Her latest credits include staff writing on The Psychological Evolution of Fckboys for Keke Palmer’s KeyTV Network and a dramatic short for Revolt TV, respectively in partnership with Damn Write Originals.
In 2010, Latasha developed her celebrity interview platform Dope Files, followed by writing and producing two seasons of her awarded comedy web series Sit Black & Relax (2016 / 2018). Her latest is her sketch comedy series, JustLatasha's Inner Actions, now on YouTube!
Award-winning film director and writer from St. Louis, MO. Clients include Xbox, Red Bull, UPROXX, and Netflix’s Strong Black Lead. His short film, FOXES, debuted on Revolt TV and Blavity. He was also the Producer & Director of the Black Summer Mike Brown Protest Documentary.
L.A. filmmaker who depicts the BIPOC experience. Branded partners include Hillman Grad, Hoorae, Adidas, Dell, & Sony Pictures.
Brittney’s uniqueness lies in her eye for capturing in an emotional and powerful way.
After graduating from Howard University School of Law and transitioning into entertainment, Ade launched Runtime to showcase the untold stories of Black people. Under this banner he produced the short film “Good Day” which was featured on Revolt’s Short & Fresh HBCU segment, went on to win Best Short Film at the BitterSweet Story Invitational Festival in D.C., and received official selections for numerous additional film festivals.