S'mores
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
S’mores follows the journey of Steph as she returns to her old life after the sudden loss of her childhood best friend. Every person faces some type of massive life challenge, and this film examines how we take care of ourselves through deep and lingering pain, while pretending everything is fine.
S'mores
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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S’mores follows the journey of Steph as she returns to her old life after the sudden loss of her childhood best friend. Every person faces some type of massive life challenge, and this film examines how we take care of ourselves through deep and lingering pain, while pretending everything is fine.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
S’mores is a story about loss, and how we cope with real life after the loss of a loved one. I started experiencing loss at a young age, and have had to go on the journey back to the real world through grief and mourning more times than I care to recount. Those experiences have informed this film and the multitude of emotions you go through when dealing with a profound loss. I bring a unique perspective tinged with both nostalgia, bitterness, and love. I started writing this piece years ago, and have been waiting for the right time to create it, when my talents lived up to the vision I had for this piece. My talents as a writer, director, producer and editor are now at the point where I am certain I can create the film that has been in my head for so many years.
This project is important for several reasons. There’s the story we are telling, one of recovery after a loss, but more importantly, it’s the way we are telling it. We have an incredibly gifted and diverse cast and crew. We have a diverse team of both women and men in front of and behind the camera.
We are telling the story of a young, African American woman experiencing the trauma of personal loss, and following her emotional journey through the grieving period. And while this feels like an ordinary story, these types of stories are not yet widely seen. Having a woman write and direct the film also sets us apart (Why is this still a thing?). With such diversity in our team, our film can only be made the richer in perspectives and creative ideas.
Our world is undergoing profound change. Every day, a new headline appears that rips worlds apart both directly and indirectly. Through focusing on one particular loss, we find a universality in coming out the other end of grief and mourning. A massive change, the loss of a loved one, the reclamation process, these are events people are experiencing on a daily basis. This film offers comfort in the recognition and points out challenges that are impossible to put into words. This film does leave us with a flicker of hope. And I think that’s something we all desperately need right now. We look at how to recover from impossible situations. And how to find yourself after everything has changed.
Wishlist
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Paying our Actors
Costs $1,425
Our actors give their time and talent to this project. This compensates them for their work.
Paying the Crew
Costs $1,200
Our crew includes paying the DP, sound recorder and director for their time, talent and skills.
Production Costs
Costs $900
These include craft services, location fees, and production design. Each vital for a film shoot.
Taking the film to the People
Costs $2,600
At the end of the day, the audience is the most important part of the movie making journey.
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About This Team
Sarah Newton (Writer, Director): Sarah is a writer, director, producer and editor. She has written for several mediums including web series, animation, live action short films, feature films and the theatre. Her first solo animated film, “Hooked” was an official selection at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. Additionally, Sarah worked as co-director, DP and editor on the film series, Compliance (from the visionary Brian Michael Smith). For more of her work, see her production company’s website: http://www.b12productions.com/about
Latresa Baker (Stephanie): Latresa is a driving force in a multitude of ways. She is one half of the new studio, Millenial Rennaissance Studios; a brilliant actress who has worked across platforms from interviewing to web series to films. She has significant experience both in front of and behind the camera. We are lucky to have her on our team. For more about Latresa and her work, see her website: http://latresabaker.com
Hernan Ferrer (Director of Photography): Hernan is a boss. From red carpets, to documentaries, to narrative films, Hernan has worked in high paced stressful environments and no matter the circumstance, always kept his cool. He’s the coolest, nicest, most talented guy you’ll ever meet. His incredible eye will elevate the visuals of S’mores. To see Hernan’s spectacular work on other projects, visit: https://www.hernanferrer.com/video-work
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- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
S’mores is a story about loss, and how we cope with real life after the loss of a loved one. I started experiencing loss at a young age, and have had to go on the journey back to the real world through grief and mourning more times than I care to recount. Those experiences have informed this film and the multitude of emotions you go through when dealing with a profound loss. I bring a unique perspective tinged with both nostalgia, bitterness, and love. I started writing this piece years ago, and have been waiting for the right time to create it, when my talents lived up to the vision I had for this piece. My talents as a writer, director, producer and editor are now at the point where I am certain I can create the film that has been in my head for so many years.
This project is important for several reasons. There’s the story we are telling, one of recovery after a loss, but more importantly, it’s the way we are telling it. We have an incredibly gifted and diverse cast and crew. We have a diverse team of both women and men in front of and behind the camera.
We are telling the story of a young, African American woman experiencing the trauma of personal loss, and following her emotional journey through the grieving period. And while this feels like an ordinary story, these types of stories are not yet widely seen. Having a woman write and direct the film also sets us apart (Why is this still a thing?). With such diversity in our team, our film can only be made the richer in perspectives and creative ideas.
Our world is undergoing profound change. Every day, a new headline appears that rips worlds apart both directly and indirectly. Through focusing on one particular loss, we find a universality in coming out the other end of grief and mourning. A massive change, the loss of a loved one, the reclamation process, these are events people are experiencing on a daily basis. This film offers comfort in the recognition and points out challenges that are impossible to put into words. This film does leave us with a flicker of hope. And I think that’s something we all desperately need right now. We look at how to recover from impossible situations. And how to find yourself after everything has changed.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Paying our Actors
Costs $1,425
Our actors give their time and talent to this project. This compensates them for their work.
Paying the Crew
Costs $1,200
Our crew includes paying the DP, sound recorder and director for their time, talent and skills.
Production Costs
Costs $900
These include craft services, location fees, and production design. Each vital for a film shoot.
Taking the film to the People
Costs $2,600
At the end of the day, the audience is the most important part of the movie making journey.
Share this update!
About This Team
Sarah Newton (Writer, Director): Sarah is a writer, director, producer and editor. She has written for several mediums including web series, animation, live action short films, feature films and the theatre. Her first solo animated film, “Hooked” was an official selection at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. Additionally, Sarah worked as co-director, DP and editor on the film series, Compliance (from the visionary Brian Michael Smith). For more of her work, see her production company’s website: http://www.b12productions.com/about
Latresa Baker (Stephanie): Latresa is a driving force in a multitude of ways. She is one half of the new studio, Millenial Rennaissance Studios; a brilliant actress who has worked across platforms from interviewing to web series to films. She has significant experience both in front of and behind the camera. We are lucky to have her on our team. For more about Latresa and her work, see her website: http://latresabaker.com
Hernan Ferrer (Director of Photography): Hernan is a boss. From red carpets, to documentaries, to narrative films, Hernan has worked in high paced stressful environments and no matter the circumstance, always kept his cool. He’s the coolest, nicest, most talented guy you’ll ever meet. His incredible eye will elevate the visuals of S’mores. To see Hernan’s spectacular work on other projects, visit: https://www.hernanferrer.com/video-work