Sleeping With Earrings On
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, LGBTQ
Not long after their beloved Grandmother dies, Georgie and Bridget calm their sister Maggie on her wedding day. It becomes clear that one notable person won't be attending, begging the question; what is more important, the love/acceptance of the family you are born with or the one that you choose?
Sleeping With Earrings On
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, LGBTQ
1 Campaigns | Texas, United States
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Not long after their beloved Grandmother dies, Georgie and Bridget calm their sister Maggie on her wedding day. It becomes clear that one notable person won't be attending, begging the question; what is more important, the love/acceptance of the family you are born with or the one that you choose?
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Sleeping With Earrings On is about love prevailing over fear, uncertainty and hate. It was originally written and presented as a one act play which was part of the New York New Works Theatre Festival (2014). We were surprised and delighted when the panel of Broadway producers and Emmy winning writers chose our production as the winner of the festival. We are inspired to bring this story of unconditional love and acceptance to a greater audience.
From the very first rehearsal it was our goal to keep the love going amongst us, as friends and collaborators, so that we could truly infuse it into the story. Quickly, Wednesdays (aka rehearsal day) became something all of us looked forward to. The amount of passion that the cast had for this story combined with the chemistry between us molded us into a family. The message of unconditional love saturated each of our lives until we couldn’t help but give in. When we were finally able to perform in front of a live audience, the emotional tension was palpable. We were later told that even grown men became misty in their seats despite our female centric story. Somehow the we were able to reach beyond the stereotypical gender constrains and touch those we weren’t sure would be able to relate.
We want to bring a different perspective to this love story by telling it from the points of view of the couple’s family. The fact that we don’t reveal that it is a same sex couple until later in the film doesn’t really matter, the surprise (or not) isn’t the point. All love can be complicated and can challenge the emotions of the people closest to you. We want our audience to root for this love story so that by the time our 2nd bride is revealed they either can’t help but love her too or at least feel conflicted. To challenge people’s comfort zones in order to elicit emotion (and/or change) is part of the storytelling.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cargo Van
Costs $300
We're shooting in rural Connecticut and need to bring our equipment with us!
15 Passenger Van
Costs $300
There will certainly be no movie if we can't get all of our people to the location!
Gas
Costs $200
So we don't get stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere...
Location fees
Costs $600
So that we don't have to shoot at one of our apartments...
Catering
Costs $500
A well fed cast and crew means a happy cast and crew!
Craft Services Food
Costs $100
Gotta keep our blood sugar up between meals!
Make Up Artist
Costs $450
It's the morning of the wedding, everyone has to look flawless!
Prop Package
Costs $120
These classy ladies don't drink from plastic champagne flutes...
Key Scenic
Costs $200
To make our location look even more gorgeous.
Composer
Costs $275
The original music is really going to help us set the mood.
Production Sound Mixer
Costs $400
There are 5 voices that need to be heard!
First Camera Assistant
Costs $200
You'll be sad (and so will we) if our actors are out of focus!
Gaffer
Costs $200
We want some beautiful cool winter light and our gaffer will make that happen.
First Assistant Director
Costs $200
We have 2 days to shoot, which is ample time as long as our AD keeps us moving.
Art Director
Costs $200
The person who will create the physical world of the film.
Catering
Costs $200
This person is so important because she'll be cooking for us all weekend!
Lighting Package
Costs $500
Darkness isn't really what we're going for...
Monitors - External Monitors
Costs $150
To give us the best idea of what the shots actually look like.
Monitors - On-board monitors
Costs $50
So Sam can see what she's shooting!
Festival Fees
Costs $600
We want to submit to as many festivals as we can to have the best chance to get this film out there!
Editor
Costs $500
They say that films are made in the cutting room...
Colorist
Costs $300
You never think you need a colorist until you get one and they bring your film to the next level!
Sound Designer
Costs $500
The soundscape is literally 50% of what will make this film amazing.
Graphic Designer
Costs $200
Our poster is going to be SO SICK.
General Liability Insurance
Costs $500
Better safe than sorry!
Tape - GAFFERS BLACK 2”
Costs $20
More important than you can imagine.
Garbage Bags / 55Gal. Hd (50 Box)
Costs $10
We want to leave our location looking even better than we found it.
Backup Hard Drive
Costs $175
Because one copy is never enough.
Hard Drive
Costs $175
A safe place for the footage to live after we've shot it and throughout post production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Jaclyn Gramigna (Director/Producer): Jaclyn is the founder/Director of Whippersnapper Films. Her short films have screened in film festivals all over the USA and featured in the Short Film Corner at Cannes. She was highlighted as an "emerging filmmaker to watch" in Miramax's blog in 2013. Jaclyn graduated from NYU and other than making films, she is an avid home cook, musician (she plays trumpet, ukulele and sings) and hair braider. Check out her film "Downtown," currently streaming in the Seed&Spark Cinema! (jaclyngramigna.com)
Stephanie Iscovitz (Producer/Writer/Lead actor): Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Stephanie is a graduate of T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre and of the improv training program at The People's Improv Theater. She has appeared in several short films, webseries and is a member of The Shorts Show (a Brooklyn based sketch comedy series that has been featured on Funny or Die, Huffington Post, NY Daily News and Good Morning America). Most recently she wrote, produced and starred in three short plays in various theaters throughout NYC. Her original short 'Ladies Night' is currently circulating the film festival circuit. (stephanieiscovitz.com)
Kerri Kenny (Producer/Writer/Lead actor): Kerri is a New York based actress who hails from Philadelphia. She is a graduate of the T. Schreiber Studio's One Year Conservatory, as well as Neumann University, where she was awarded the Stephanie Merek Award for her dedication to the Performing Arts. Having starred in over ten commercials, several short films and a children's TV show pilot, Kerri is excited to be a part of the evolution of this project from stage to screen!
Jennifer Sciarra (Producer): After graduating from Boston College, Jennifer joined SAG/AFTRA and began acting full time in New York City. Since 2013, she has produced seven short films that have screened at many film festivals and have streamed online. Jennifer has worked at the Weinstein Company, FilmPro Finance, and in casting at Donna Grossman Casting. She is currently working on two features slated for filming in the Fall with award winning directors and is excited to work on "Sleeping With Earrings On" with this very talented all women team! Please check out foxdogfilms.com to learn more about her work.
Samantha Smith (Cinematographer): Sam is a director of photography, writer, editor, and the founder of SamRay Productions. She studied film production at Denison University and The Film and TV School of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague where she discovered her passion for cinematography. Since moving to New York City in 2011, she has worked on a multitude of films, music videos and commercials for a large range of artists and organizations, including Google, MTV, Ralph Lauren, Vimeo and ESPN. Currently, she is beginning production on her 2 original comedy web series "Cooking with Problems," and "Camera Team Go!" Check out the first episodes of both series on Youtube.http://samrayproductions.com/
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Sleeping With Earrings On is about love prevailing over fear, uncertainty and hate. It was originally written and presented as a one act play which was part of the New York New Works Theatre Festival (2014). We were surprised and delighted when the panel of Broadway producers and Emmy winning writers chose our production as the winner of the festival. We are inspired to bring this story of unconditional love and acceptance to a greater audience.
From the very first rehearsal it was our goal to keep the love going amongst us, as friends and collaborators, so that we could truly infuse it into the story. Quickly, Wednesdays (aka rehearsal day) became something all of us looked forward to. The amount of passion that the cast had for this story combined with the chemistry between us molded us into a family. The message of unconditional love saturated each of our lives until we couldn’t help but give in. When we were finally able to perform in front of a live audience, the emotional tension was palpable. We were later told that even grown men became misty in their seats despite our female centric story. Somehow the we were able to reach beyond the stereotypical gender constrains and touch those we weren’t sure would be able to relate.
We want to bring a different perspective to this love story by telling it from the points of view of the couple’s family. The fact that we don’t reveal that it is a same sex couple until later in the film doesn’t really matter, the surprise (or not) isn’t the point. All love can be complicated and can challenge the emotions of the people closest to you. We want our audience to root for this love story so that by the time our 2nd bride is revealed they either can’t help but love her too or at least feel conflicted. To challenge people’s comfort zones in order to elicit emotion (and/or change) is part of the storytelling.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cargo Van
Costs $300
We're shooting in rural Connecticut and need to bring our equipment with us!
15 Passenger Van
Costs $300
There will certainly be no movie if we can't get all of our people to the location!
Gas
Costs $200
So we don't get stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere...
Location fees
Costs $600
So that we don't have to shoot at one of our apartments...
Catering
Costs $500
A well fed cast and crew means a happy cast and crew!
Craft Services Food
Costs $100
Gotta keep our blood sugar up between meals!
Make Up Artist
Costs $450
It's the morning of the wedding, everyone has to look flawless!
Prop Package
Costs $120
These classy ladies don't drink from plastic champagne flutes...
Key Scenic
Costs $200
To make our location look even more gorgeous.
Composer
Costs $275
The original music is really going to help us set the mood.
Production Sound Mixer
Costs $400
There are 5 voices that need to be heard!
First Camera Assistant
Costs $200
You'll be sad (and so will we) if our actors are out of focus!
Gaffer
Costs $200
We want some beautiful cool winter light and our gaffer will make that happen.
First Assistant Director
Costs $200
We have 2 days to shoot, which is ample time as long as our AD keeps us moving.
Art Director
Costs $200
The person who will create the physical world of the film.
Catering
Costs $200
This person is so important because she'll be cooking for us all weekend!
Lighting Package
Costs $500
Darkness isn't really what we're going for...
Monitors - External Monitors
Costs $150
To give us the best idea of what the shots actually look like.
Monitors - On-board monitors
Costs $50
So Sam can see what she's shooting!
Festival Fees
Costs $600
We want to submit to as many festivals as we can to have the best chance to get this film out there!
Editor
Costs $500
They say that films are made in the cutting room...
Colorist
Costs $300
You never think you need a colorist until you get one and they bring your film to the next level!
Sound Designer
Costs $500
The soundscape is literally 50% of what will make this film amazing.
Graphic Designer
Costs $200
Our poster is going to be SO SICK.
General Liability Insurance
Costs $500
Better safe than sorry!
Tape - GAFFERS BLACK 2”
Costs $20
More important than you can imagine.
Garbage Bags / 55Gal. Hd (50 Box)
Costs $10
We want to leave our location looking even better than we found it.
Backup Hard Drive
Costs $175
Because one copy is never enough.
Hard Drive
Costs $175
A safe place for the footage to live after we've shot it and throughout post production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Share this update!
About This Team
Jaclyn Gramigna (Director/Producer): Jaclyn is the founder/Director of Whippersnapper Films. Her short films have screened in film festivals all over the USA and featured in the Short Film Corner at Cannes. She was highlighted as an "emerging filmmaker to watch" in Miramax's blog in 2013. Jaclyn graduated from NYU and other than making films, she is an avid home cook, musician (she plays trumpet, ukulele and sings) and hair braider. Check out her film "Downtown," currently streaming in the Seed&Spark Cinema! (jaclyngramigna.com)
Stephanie Iscovitz (Producer/Writer/Lead actor): Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Stephanie is a graduate of T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre and of the improv training program at The People's Improv Theater. She has appeared in several short films, webseries and is a member of The Shorts Show (a Brooklyn based sketch comedy series that has been featured on Funny or Die, Huffington Post, NY Daily News and Good Morning America). Most recently she wrote, produced and starred in three short plays in various theaters throughout NYC. Her original short 'Ladies Night' is currently circulating the film festival circuit. (stephanieiscovitz.com)
Kerri Kenny (Producer/Writer/Lead actor): Kerri is a New York based actress who hails from Philadelphia. She is a graduate of the T. Schreiber Studio's One Year Conservatory, as well as Neumann University, where she was awarded the Stephanie Merek Award for her dedication to the Performing Arts. Having starred in over ten commercials, several short films and a children's TV show pilot, Kerri is excited to be a part of the evolution of this project from stage to screen!
Jennifer Sciarra (Producer): After graduating from Boston College, Jennifer joined SAG/AFTRA and began acting full time in New York City. Since 2013, she has produced seven short films that have screened at many film festivals and have streamed online. Jennifer has worked at the Weinstein Company, FilmPro Finance, and in casting at Donna Grossman Casting. She is currently working on two features slated for filming in the Fall with award winning directors and is excited to work on "Sleeping With Earrings On" with this very talented all women team! Please check out foxdogfilms.com to learn more about her work.
Samantha Smith (Cinematographer): Sam is a director of photography, writer, editor, and the founder of SamRay Productions. She studied film production at Denison University and The Film and TV School of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague where she discovered her passion for cinematography. Since moving to New York City in 2011, she has worked on a multitude of films, music videos and commercials for a large range of artists and organizations, including Google, MTV, Ralph Lauren, Vimeo and ESPN. Currently, she is beginning production on her 2 original comedy web series "Cooking with Problems," and "Camera Team Go!" Check out the first episodes of both series on Youtube.http://samrayproductions.com/