Skipping Town
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, Shorts Program
Skipping Town is an intimate portrayal of male friendship over two decades. A relationship filled with bad choices, disappointment and fierce loyalty. Gritty real-time storytelling is interwoven with dreamy flashbacks, inviting the audience to experience the depth, beauty and pain of brotherhood.
Skipping Town
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, Shorts Program
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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This campaign raised $9,771 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Skipping Town is an intimate portrayal of male friendship over two decades. A relationship filled with bad choices, disappointment and fierce loyalty. Gritty real-time storytelling is interwoven with dreamy flashbacks, inviting the audience to experience the depth, beauty and pain of brotherhood.
About The Project
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- Wishlist
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Mission Statement
The Story
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On the night of their long-awaited reunion, Gus breaks his parole and must leave town. Too proud to ask for Steven's help, he sets out on his own. Steven, knowing his friend too well, races to catch up to him. The film's thrilling real-time pace is broken up by glittery sun-soaked memories. The past and present collide as the men reunite in their childhood hiding place, an abandoned barn on the edge of town. In the darkness, away from the world, Gus and Steven must face years of shame and guilt.
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Skipping Town will film in August, 2025 in upstate New York. The primary location is the writer/director's family farm, where she visited every holiday and summer break growing up. The property has been in the family for four generations, originally a Christmas tree farm. Nell wrote this film for her brother-in-law Gus Halper, to realize a dream they shared of making a movie on the land. Half of Skipping Town's cast and crew are members of the Geer family. The filming location will also house the production team, thanks to the generosity of Nell's aunt and uncle who live there full time. Down the road are additional members of the family, all of whom are helping Skipping Town in some capacity. It is truly a family affair!
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We will complete post-production this winter and enter Skipping Town into the festival circuit in early 2026. In the spring of 2026 we will hold private screenings and share the project with everyone who supported this campaign! Please join our family and gain access to filming updates by donating.
love and gratitude,
the Skipping Town family
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Meals for crew and cast
Costs $800
A well-fed crew is a happy crew. This keeps our small but mighty team of nine people fueled, hydrated, and functioning during the shoot.
Transportation
Costs $800
Help us get our cast & crew to and from set, and cover gas for carpooling vehicles. Every dollar here keeps the wheels turning.
Production Insurance
Costs $600
To rent equipment (and sleep at night), we need insurance coverage. It’s the not-so-glamorous backbone of safe, legit filmmaking.
Equipment
Costs $2,500
Help us rent the gear we need to make this film look and sound its best. Your support brings the vision to life, frame by frame.
Talent
Costs $500
We’re working with incredible SAG-AFTRA performers, and this helps us stay in compliance under a micro-budget SAG agreement.
Post Production
Costs $3,000
Covers our editor, colorist, and sound mixer. The artists who shape the final cut into something polished and powerful.
Wardrobe
Costs $250
Covers costume pieces to help our actors step fully into character. It's the little touches that make a big difference on screen.
Crew
Costs $1,200
No crew, no movie. Help us support the dedicated artists working behind the scenes to tell this story right.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
On the night of their long-awaited reunion, Gus breaks his parole and must leave town. Too proud to ask for Steven's help, he sets out on his own. Steven, knowing his friend too well, races to catch up to him. The film's thrilling real-time pace is broken up by glittery sun-soaked memories. The past and present collide as the men reunite in their childhood hiding place, an abandoned barn on the edge of town. In the darkness, away from the world, Gus and Steven must face years of shame and guilt.
Skipping Town will film in August, 2025 in upstate New York. The primary location is the writer/director's family farm, where she visited every holiday and summer break growing up. The property has been in the family for four generations, originally a Christmas tree farm. Nell wrote this film for her brother-in-law Gus Halper, to realize a dream they shared of making a movie on the land. Half of Skipping Town's cast and crew are members of the Geer family. The filming location will also house the production team, thanks to the generosity of Nell's aunt and uncle who live there full time. Down the road are additional members of the family, all of whom are helping Skipping Town in some capacity. It is truly a family affair!
We will complete post-production this winter and enter Skipping Town into the festival circuit in early 2026. In the spring of 2026 we will hold private screenings and share the project with everyone who supported this campaign! Please join our family and gain access to filming updates by donating.
love and gratitude,
the Skipping Town family
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Meals for crew and cast
Costs $800
A well-fed crew is a happy crew. This keeps our small but mighty team of nine people fueled, hydrated, and functioning during the shoot.
Transportation
Costs $800
Help us get our cast & crew to and from set, and cover gas for carpooling vehicles. Every dollar here keeps the wheels turning.
Production Insurance
Costs $600
To rent equipment (and sleep at night), we need insurance coverage. It’s the not-so-glamorous backbone of safe, legit filmmaking.
Equipment
Costs $2,500
Help us rent the gear we need to make this film look and sound its best. Your support brings the vision to life, frame by frame.
Talent
Costs $500
We’re working with incredible SAG-AFTRA performers, and this helps us stay in compliance under a micro-budget SAG agreement.
Post Production
Costs $3,000
Covers our editor, colorist, and sound mixer. The artists who shape the final cut into something polished and powerful.
Wardrobe
Costs $250
Covers costume pieces to help our actors step fully into character. It's the little touches that make a big difference on screen.
Crew
Costs $1,200
No crew, no movie. Help us support the dedicated artists working behind the scenes to tell this story right.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
skipping town team members