It is time to change the narrative around our periods! We are women banding together to change the narrative from an unfortunate life curse to a celebration of our health. We are asking you because you are either a woman or benefited from a women's menstruation. Be part of the change with us!
It is time to change the narrative around our periods! We are women banding together to change the narrative from an unfortunate life curse to a celebration of our health. We are asking you because you are either a woman or benefited from a women's menstruation. Be part of the change with us!
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Mission Statement
Told through a comedic lens, SPOT puts women's issues at the forefront of our film. We have hired an ALL female crew and our cast is predominately women of color. Our goal is to change the narrative of periods & period products for women of all races, ages, or backgrounds.About The Project
ABOUT THIS PROJECT:
Spot is a short film about a group of women who are fed up with being shamed for their periods and decide to fight back at their law firm against the ridiculous stigma's they have to face for having a natural biological process.
When a young law firm associate, Verónica, is stuck in a deposition, she calmly asks for a quick recess in order to go to the bathroom for a personal reason. Her request is swiftly rejected by the men in the room and as result, Verónica bleeds through her dress and onto the company’s conference room chair. When she finally makes it to the bathroom, she is met with evil tampon vending machine requiring 75 cents for a tampon. In an attempt to hide the situation from her colleagues, she is embarrassed and over shadowed by her fellow associate, Lawrence, and her boss. She's encouraged to "take care" of her "personal problems" by her boss so they don't get in the way of her work. Furious, Verónica and the women in the office are forced to take matters into their own hands to fight for a shame free work place with the necessities they deserve!
WHY US? WHY THIS? WHY NOW?
As an all female creative team, we are sick and tired of feeling shame about our periods. Our team is made up of women of varying ages, sizes, colors, and backgrounds and yet, we all have very similar stories regarding about our periods. Many of our stories deal with shame, frustration, and constant worry that we have felt since a young age due to the taboo surrounding periods & menstruation in our society.
All of this shame for what? Our periods are a natural biological process that virtually every single woman experiences every month for about half of her life. Our periods are so significant, so IMPORTANT, that the survival and proliferation of humanity DEPENDS on it! We should be celebrating our periods and that’s what Spot: A True Period Piece does. Yes, it’s 2018. Times have changed and things have improved, but women and girls all over the world are still made to feel shame about something that is truly a gift to our bodies and humanity. Many people forget that menstruating monthly is NOT AN OPTION! Women do not get to decide whether they have their period or not, but yet we are treated as if we have an option. Proof by the luxury tax on period products and the fact that many people are not given proper access to these products. Public restrooms rarely give the option of even purchasing pads and tampons anymore! This is just the struggle that everyday, priveleged American girls and women face. This does not include the girls and women that live in poverty or live in the developing world. These women & girls suffer every month with having the funds to purchase periods products resorting to other alternatives that lead to increased health risks such as developing HPV and infections. The truth is they often have to choose between eating or the necessary pads & tampons needed. IMAGINE choosing between two basic human necessities! Are you as shocked and impassioned about this as we are yet....WE HOPE SO!
TONE OF FILM
WHY CONTRIBUTE?
The contribution you make today will support our ENTIRE PROCESS – from pre-production to post-production. The money will go to locations, AN ALL FEMALE CREW, actors, food, editing, color correction, sound, and more! It’s all-in budget, so we don’t have to ask for more later on. We are also working with the best of the best - best artists, best crew & best equipment! It's important to us that you understand just how much your donation will help us in working to change the narrative of periods and mensturating in our culture!
Not only are we dedicated to bringing our audience female stories by an all female crew, but our dedication to diversity is of equal importance. Our cast & crew is made up of African Americans, Asian, Indian, Hispanic, and Caucasian actresses. We want women and girls worldwide, regardless of race, to join together in celebration of their periods and health!
We are asking your for help today because you are either a woman or benefited from a women’s menstruation. We want you to be a part of the change with us. Let’s work together and change the narrative NOW so all the beautiful girls we love personally don’t have to grow up feeling the same shame and fear that we did.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION & CHAMPION WOMEN TODAY!
Incentives
$10
Social Media LOVE
You'll receive a social media shout out from our SPOT team via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any way we can track you down for a big thank you!
$25
Social Media 'Thank You' Video!
A special social media 'Thank You' video is the extra love and gratitude you deserve for your help to take us one step closer to our goal to bring SPOT to a screen near you!
$35
PERIOD STORY - DRUNK HISTORY STYLE!
We want to turn your most memorable period story into one we can celebrate DRUNK HISTORY STYLE! Make a contribution of $35 (or more) & we'll email you for all the deets on your period story. We'll bring it to life on film & share it with just you or the world - your period story, your choice!
$50
'We Just Called to Say WE Love you' Perk!
Your generous contribution will not only get you a special social media shout-out but also a call from one of the members of our Production Team! If you'd like to chat with anyone in particular (Cesa, Katie, Yhá Mourhia, etc.) just let us know :)
$100
Be Part of our First Viewing Audience!
You made this film happen! We owe it to you to be one of the first to view our short film. As soon as the film is edited we will send you a private link to view SPOT! You'll also receive a thank you note from the Producers of SPOT (Cesa Pledger & Katie Healy)!
$250
Spend a Day On Set with Us!
Join us on set (travel not included) during our shoot from July 6th-July 8th! You'll also get a 'SPECIAL THANKS' at the end of our film & receive a private link to view Spot once we've completed editing on the film (Date TBD). We want to be part of this project, from start to finish!
$300
Special Professional Actors Package
We know just how challenging (and EXPEN$$$IVE) being a professional actor can be that's why we created this incredible perk - For your contribution you'll receive one on one Dream Big, Go Hard coaching with Eden Marryshow, personalized monologue written by cast member & writer Sunita Deshpande, private coaching with acting coach Larry Ballard, a wardrobe consulting with Lisa LaMattina & SIX complimentary hours of editing services by Cesa Pledger!
(editing services can be claimed after 08/18 & must be used before 12/18)
Claimed: 0 of 5
$500
We're Not Worthy!
But we'll try our best! To show our everlasting thanks and gratitude you will receive a special social media thank you, a 'THANK YOU' phone call and note. Join us on set (travel not included) during our shoot from July 6th-July 8th! You'll get a signed copy of our 'Spot' script, 'SPECIAL THANKS' at the end of our film & receive a private link to view Spot once we've completed editing on the film (Date TBD). And finally, you'll receive a special invite to our premiere party for cast & crew this Fall! You are the reason artists & creators thrive!
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit on Spot: A True Period Piece
This perk is the least we can do to give thanks, gratitude and praise for your amazing contribution to our film! Not only will you receive an Associate Producer credit on "Spot: A True Period Piece" but you will also receive a social media shout-out, the chance to visit us on set from July 6th to July 8th & join us at our premiere party in NYC, Date TBD (travel not included)!
$2,500
Producer Credit - Who's Better Than You!
WOW! But literally, who is better than you? This perk includes a social media shout-out for the GODS, handwritten thank you note from the team, an invitation to SET July 6th-8th (travel to NYC not included), our private viewing party in Fall 2018 (travel to NYC not included) & a Producer Credit on both IMDB and the final version of Spot: A True Period Piece that will be submitted to festivals worldwide.
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit - TOP BILLING BABY!
You are #1 to us forever and always. We'll never be able to thank you enough but we'll try our best with - a social media shout-out for the GODS, handwritten thank you note from the team, an invitation to SET July 6th-8th (travel to NYC not included), an invitation to our private viewing party in Fall 2018 (travel to NYC not included), dinner with Cesa Pledger & Katie Healy and an Executive Producer Credit on both IMDB and the final version of Spot: A True Period Piece that will be submitted to festivals worldwide.
Claimed: 1 of 5
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Social Media LOVE
You'll receive a social media shout out from our SPOT team via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any way we can track you down for a big thank you!
$25
Social Media 'Thank You' Video!
A special social media 'Thank You' video is the extra love and gratitude you deserve for your help to take us one step closer to our goal to bring SPOT to a screen near you!
$35
PERIOD STORY - DRUNK HISTORY STYLE!
We want to turn your most memorable period story into one we can celebrate DRUNK HISTORY STYLE! Make a contribution of $35 (or more) & we'll email you for all the deets on your period story. We'll bring it to life on film & share it with just you or the world - your period story, your choice!
$50
'We Just Called to Say WE Love you' Perk!
Your generous contribution will not only get you a special social media shout-out but also a call from one of the members of our Production Team! If you'd like to chat with anyone in particular (Cesa, Katie, Yhá Mourhia, etc.) just let us know :)
$100
Be Part of our First Viewing Audience!
You made this film happen! We owe it to you to be one of the first to view our short film. As soon as the film is edited we will send you a private link to view SPOT! You'll also receive a thank you note from the Producers of SPOT (Cesa Pledger & Katie Healy)!
$250
Spend a Day On Set with Us!
Join us on set (travel not included) during our shoot from July 6th-July 8th! You'll also get a 'SPECIAL THANKS' at the end of our film & receive a private link to view Spot once we've completed editing on the film (Date TBD). We want to be part of this project, from start to finish!
$300
Special Professional Actors Package
We know just how challenging (and EXPEN$$$IVE) being a professional actor can be that's why we created this incredible perk - For your contribution you'll receive one on one Dream Big, Go Hard coaching with Eden Marryshow, personalized monologue written by cast member & writer Sunita Deshpande, private coaching with acting coach Larry Ballard, a wardrobe consulting with Lisa LaMattina & SIX complimentary hours of editing services by Cesa Pledger!
(editing services can be claimed after 08/18 & must be used before 12/18)
Claimed: 0 of 5
$500
We're Not Worthy!
But we'll try our best! To show our everlasting thanks and gratitude you will receive a special social media thank you, a 'THANK YOU' phone call and note. Join us on set (travel not included) during our shoot from July 6th-July 8th! You'll get a signed copy of our 'Spot' script, 'SPECIAL THANKS' at the end of our film & receive a private link to view Spot once we've completed editing on the film (Date TBD). And finally, you'll receive a special invite to our premiere party for cast & crew this Fall! You are the reason artists & creators thrive!
$1,000
Associate Producer Credit on Spot: A True Period Piece
This perk is the least we can do to give thanks, gratitude and praise for your amazing contribution to our film! Not only will you receive an Associate Producer credit on "Spot: A True Period Piece" but you will also receive a social media shout-out, the chance to visit us on set from July 6th to July 8th & join us at our premiere party in NYC, Date TBD (travel not included)!
$2,500
Producer Credit - Who's Better Than You!
WOW! But literally, who is better than you? This perk includes a social media shout-out for the GODS, handwritten thank you note from the team, an invitation to SET July 6th-8th (travel to NYC not included), our private viewing party in Fall 2018 (travel to NYC not included) & a Producer Credit on both IMDB and the final version of Spot: A True Period Piece that will be submitted to festivals worldwide.
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit - TOP BILLING BABY!
You are #1 to us forever and always. We'll never be able to thank you enough but we'll try our best with - a social media shout-out for the GODS, handwritten thank you note from the team, an invitation to SET July 6th-8th (travel to NYC not included), an invitation to our private viewing party in Fall 2018 (travel to NYC not included), dinner with Cesa Pledger & Katie Healy and an Executive Producer Credit on both IMDB and the final version of Spot: A True Period Piece that will be submitted to festivals worldwide.
Claimed: 1 of 5
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About This Team
CREW:
ISABELLA TAN (Director of Photography):
Isabella Tan is an award winning Director and Cinematographer from South East Asia. After graduating from NYU in 2017, she became the Executive Creative Director at REBEL MOTION, a creative production agency. Isabella's work is greatly influenced by her international background and extensive travel experiences. As a largely visual director and cinematographer, she aims to create stories with a sense of surrealism which focus on conveying complicated human emotions. She largely directs and shoots short form content such as music videos, fashion films, commercials and narrative content. Her short film, “Girl Who Reads”, an experimental exploration into the complexities of modern relationships, was an official selection for National Film Festival for Talented Youths (NFFTY) in 2015 and has been screened in multiple festivals since. Her other film, "LOLA", won several awards in multiple festivals in 2017 for its Directing. Aside from her film work, Isabella also freelances as a notable fashion and portrait photographer.
ASHLEY VERSHER (Associate Producer):
SANDIE CHENG (Associate Producer/Social Media:
ROSEMARY QUEZADA (Makeup Artist):
Rosemary Quezada is a talented and creative makeup artist with experience and extensive understanding in all aspects of the cosmetic industry & application: fashion, video and print.
PAIGE ENRIQUEZ (Costume Designer)
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