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?
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
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.
Incentives
$10
Crystal! Welcome to the team! Look out for a personal shout out on Facebook & Twitter!$25
China! Get it! Psych up for an early access link to the finished film + our exclusive Spotify playlist (don't forget your personal shout out on Facebook & Twitter)!
$50
Silver! Look at you! Your face will be photoshopped onto a famous weddig photo (of our choosing) + the early access link + our exclusive playlist!
$75
Pearl! Very classy! You get a one hour session with a key cast or crew member about the subject of your choice either in person in NYC or on Skype! (choose between, Directing Actors, Improv 101, Script feedback, Photography + Audience building) + everything from the $25 level
Claimed: 0 of 6
$100
Coral! We're blushing! A homemade origami flower from Maggie's wedding bouquet (made by the director) + a handwritten thank you note from the producing team + everything from the $25 level.
$250
Jade! We've fallen for you! A party favor from Maggie & Kyle's wedding + a behind the scenes iphone video from the set + everything from the $25 level.
$500
Ruby! Incredible love! You get a thanks in the credits + a one of a kind production still printed & signed by the lead cast + an invite to the private cast and crew screening + everything from the $25 level.
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$1,000
Sapphire! You are the real deal! You get a Special Thanks credit on IMDb + an original poster signed by the cast and crew + an invite to the private cast and crew screening! (+ everything from the $25 level)
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$2,500
Gold! Don't stop, get it, get it! You get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb + original poster + invite to the cast/crew screening + an invite to "Maggie's Bachelorette Party" with the cast! (+ don't forget everything from $25)
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$5,000
Diamond! Our hero! You get an Executive Producer credit on IMDb + a chance to visit us on set in December (travel not included) + the poster + invites to both the cast/crew screening and "Maggie's Bachelorette Party!" (+ yes, everything from $25)
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$10
Crystal! Welcome to the team! Look out for a personal shout out on Facebook & Twitter!$25
China! Get it! Psych up for an early access link to the finished film + our exclusive Spotify playlist (don't forget your personal shout out on Facebook & Twitter)!
$50
Silver! Look at you! Your face will be photoshopped onto a famous weddig photo (of our choosing) + the early access link + our exclusive playlist!
$75
Pearl! Very classy! You get a one hour session with a key cast or crew member about the subject of your choice either in person in NYC or on Skype! (choose between, Directing Actors, Improv 101, Script feedback, Photography + Audience building) + everything from the $25 level
Claimed: 0 of 6
$100
Coral! We're blushing! A homemade origami flower from Maggie's wedding bouquet (made by the director) + a handwritten thank you note from the producing team + everything from the $25 level.
$250
Jade! We've fallen for you! A party favor from Maggie & Kyle's wedding + a behind the scenes iphone video from the set + everything from the $25 level.
$500
Ruby! Incredible love! You get a thanks in the credits + a one of a kind production still printed & signed by the lead cast + an invite to the private cast and crew screening + everything from the $25 level.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$1,000
Sapphire! You are the real deal! You get a Special Thanks credit on IMDb + an original poster signed by the cast and crew + an invite to the private cast and crew screening! (+ everything from the $25 level)
Claimed: 0 of 10
$2,500
Gold! Don't stop, get it, get it! You get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb + original poster + invite to the cast/crew screening + an invite to "Maggie's Bachelorette Party" with the cast! (+ don't forget everything from $25)
Claimed: 0 of 3
$5,000
Diamond! Our hero! You get an Executive Producer credit on IMDb + a chance to visit us on set in December (travel not included) + the poster + invites to both the cast/crew screening and "Maggie's Bachelorette Party!" (+ yes, everything from $25)
Claimed: 0 of 3
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Current Team
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/ -
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