The Stone & the Stars is a narrative short film about a young woman coping with the loss of her closest childhood friendship. Using a folktale, flashbacks, and quarry jumping to shape the narrative, the film explores what it is to find your way home, and the choice between fear and embracing life.
The Stone & the Stars is a narrative short film about a young woman coping with the loss of her closest childhood friendship. Using a folktale, flashbacks, and quarry jumping to shape the narrative, the film explores what it is to find your way home, and the choice between fear and embracing life.
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About The Project
The ache of loss is universal. Our personal experiences of this ache, and the question of what propels us past this ache, are at the heart of the desire to create this short film. We hope that our film about the loss of a childhood friendship is resonant for those feeling the pangs of longing – (perhaps we all are feeling this, all the time to greater and lesser degrees!). Is it human to want the good of our lives to be lasting? How do we face the endings within our own lives? How do we remember and what is our responsibility to those memories? How do we honor our past as we move forward? In The Stone & the Stars, we aim to capture moments of what it looks and feels like to remember.
Incentives
$5
Social Media Shoutout
We will publically proclaim our gratitude on Facebook and Social Media.
$20
Handwritten "The Stone & The Stars" Postcard
A personalized handwritten postcard with the poster image for The Stone & The Stars.
$20
Free "The Stone &The Stars" Download, Postcard & Shoutout
A free download of the film once it's released, a "star" themed temporary tattoo, & a handwritten personalized postcard with our poster image, bragging rights, and that warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that you and your geneoristy are making something happen.
$30
Free "The Stone & The Stars" Download, Temporary Tattoo, Postcard & Shoutout
A free download of the film, a temporary "Star" themed tatto, a personalized handwritten postcard with our poster image for The Stone & the Stars, & a social media shoutout so all your friends know how generous you are.
$50
The Stargirl Package: A Free Download of the Film, A "The Stone & The Stars" Matchbox, Tattoo, and Handwritten Postcard, & A Shoutout
A download of the completed short film, a "Stone & The Stars" matchbox and temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and public accolades.
$75
A "The Stone & The Stars" Poster Signed by the Filmmakers & The Stargirl Package
A "The Stone & The Stars" poster signed by the filmmakers, a free download of the film, a matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and public recognition for your participation and generosity.
$100
A DVD of "The Stone &The Stars," A Signed Poster, & The Stargirl Package
A DVD of "The Stone & The Stars" to have and to hold, a film poster signed by the filmmakers, a free download of the film, a matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and public proclamations of your beneficence
$150
Signed Poster & Sneak Peek of the film + Download
A signed poster, a sneak peek of the film to view before it's released & a download of the completed film.
$150
Sneak Peak of "The Stone & The Stars" before it's released, DVD, Signed Poster, & The Stargirl Package
You'll get to see "The Stone & The Stars" before anyone else. And then, when it's released you'll get your very own DVD, a film poster signed by the filmmakers. There's also, of course, the free download of the film, a "The Stone & The Stars" matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and a public tribute to honor you jumping on board.
$250
A Thank You in "The Stone & The Stars" Credits, A Sneak Peak, DVD, Signed Poster & The Stargirl Package
Your name on the Big Screen, special early viewing rights of the film, a physical DVD you can pull from the shelf whenever you want, a poster signed by the filmmakers, a free download of the film, a "The Stone & The Stars" matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and kudos exclaimed from virtual rooftops
$500
"The Stone & The Stars" Producer Credit, A Sneak Peak, DVD, Poster & The Stargirl Package
You will be credited as a Producer of The Stone & The Stars. welcome to the team! Producers of course also get a poster signed by the filmmakers, a DVD to show your kids how you used to watch things, a topsecret producer code for early viewing. Not to mention a free download of the film, a matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and laurels for taking the leap writ in the blue light of screens across the world wide web.
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Social Media Shoutout
We will publically proclaim our gratitude on Facebook and Social Media.
$20
Handwritten "The Stone & The Stars" Postcard
A personalized handwritten postcard with the poster image for The Stone & The Stars.
$20
Free "The Stone &The Stars" Download, Postcard & Shoutout
A free download of the film once it's released, a "star" themed temporary tattoo, & a handwritten personalized postcard with our poster image, bragging rights, and that warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that you and your geneoristy are making something happen.
$30
Free "The Stone & The Stars" Download, Temporary Tattoo, Postcard & Shoutout
A free download of the film, a temporary "Star" themed tatto, a personalized handwritten postcard with our poster image for The Stone & the Stars, & a social media shoutout so all your friends know how generous you are.
$50
The Stargirl Package: A Free Download of the Film, A "The Stone & The Stars" Matchbox, Tattoo, and Handwritten Postcard, & A Shoutout
A download of the completed short film, a "Stone & The Stars" matchbox and temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and public accolades.
$75
A "The Stone & The Stars" Poster Signed by the Filmmakers & The Stargirl Package
A "The Stone & The Stars" poster signed by the filmmakers, a free download of the film, a matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and public recognition for your participation and generosity.
$100
A DVD of "The Stone &The Stars," A Signed Poster, & The Stargirl Package
A DVD of "The Stone & The Stars" to have and to hold, a film poster signed by the filmmakers, a free download of the film, a matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and public proclamations of your beneficence
$150
Signed Poster & Sneak Peek of the film + Download
A signed poster, a sneak peek of the film to view before it's released & a download of the completed film.
$150
Sneak Peak of "The Stone & The Stars" before it's released, DVD, Signed Poster, & The Stargirl Package
You'll get to see "The Stone & The Stars" before anyone else. And then, when it's released you'll get your very own DVD, a film poster signed by the filmmakers. There's also, of course, the free download of the film, a "The Stone & The Stars" matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and a public tribute to honor you jumping on board.
$250
A Thank You in "The Stone & The Stars" Credits, A Sneak Peak, DVD, Signed Poster & The Stargirl Package
Your name on the Big Screen, special early viewing rights of the film, a physical DVD you can pull from the shelf whenever you want, a poster signed by the filmmakers, a free download of the film, a "The Stone & The Stars" matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and kudos exclaimed from virtual rooftops
$500
"The Stone & The Stars" Producer Credit, A Sneak Peak, DVD, Poster & The Stargirl Package
You will be credited as a Producer of The Stone & The Stars. welcome to the team! Producers of course also get a poster signed by the filmmakers, a DVD to show your kids how you used to watch things, a topsecret producer code for early viewing. Not to mention a free download of the film, a matchbox, a temporary tattoo, a handwritten thank you, and laurels for taking the leap writ in the blue light of screens across the world wide web.
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Current Team
About This Team
Katherine Castro (Director of Photography) studied architecture and photography while living in the Dominican Republic. She returned to Boston in 2008 to continue her studies in photography, but began working in film and TV, gaining a love for visual storytelling and invaluable experience on productions of all sizes. Her love for architecture, design and photography lend to her unique style and viewpoint. Constantly learning and challenging herself, she is always looking for new ways to approach old problems and strives to solve new ones in creative ways.
Krista Detor (Actor) Krista is a singer-songerwriter who lives in Bloomington, Indiana. Her albums have reached #1 on the Euro-Americana Chart, and placement within the top 10 of the U.S. Folk and Independent Music charts. Neil Pearson said of her work that "[She] is one of the very finest modern songwriters at writing within character; and her ability to convey the emotions of the people that inhabit her songs is utterly convincing and believable..." You can learn more about her, and listen to some of her music, at www.kristadetor.com
Braelyn FitzSimmons (actor) is thrilled to have been able to work with Talya and Betsy on “The Stone and the Stars.” She has been singing, acting and dancing since she was in preschool (she loves Carmen Miranda!). Braelyn has performed with the Bloomington-Playwright’s Project and Stages-Bloomington, her favorite roles being “Sebastian” in The Little Mermaid, “Piglet” in Winnie the Pooh and “Snail” in A Year with Frog and Toad. She is a member of Indiana University’s Children’s Choir and performs with BEAT’s Synchronicity show choir. Above all, Braelyn loves making people smile when she performs!
Tim Haber (Camera Department) is a camera operator and producer who shares his time between Boston, NYC and Berlin, filming and producing commercial and creative content for businesses, charities and music videos. Tim got his start working on the Emmy award winning Undercover Boss, as an assistant camera and camera operator. He traveled the country with National Geographic's Showdown of the Unbeatables and many other network TV shows. He’s also worked in the sound and video department for Hollywood features shot in the New England area: TED 2, THE EQUALIZER, CLEAR HISTORY for HBO and THE WAY WAY BACK.
Betsy Holt (Director/Actor) is an actor and independent filmmaker. After graduating from Ball State University, she moved to New York City and worked in regional theatres throughout the Northeast. In Los Angeles, she has worked with Alexander Yan to create their “White Girl Trilogy,” a three short series about violence and female sexuality: ANIMALS (Atlanta Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival and others, BRITNEY, and CHANDELIER (Atlanta Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival and others).
Cathy Holt (Production Assistant) is a junior at the University of Dayton and is studying electronic media. She is an active member of her university's TV production crew and works as a video editor. This marks her first time working on a film set. In her free time, Cathy loves to learn more about film and video production.
Matt Kerkhoff (Key Grip) is a Commercial/Promotions editor for WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis, Producer/Director of basketball documentary WITHIN A SEASON (available on Amazon), and Writer/Editor of Cliff Notes videos for JoBlo.com **newly acquired skill** can build a homemade china ball!
Talya Mar (Writer/Director/Actor) is originally from Bloomington, Indiana and is now based in New York City. This is her first foray into screenwriting, although she has appeared in front of the camera in numerous shorts and the upcoming feature about Nellie Bly, 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE. She is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and holds a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College.
Paola Cossermelli Messina (Sound Designer) is a sound designer and freelance journalist of Arab-Italian descent born in Brazil and based in NYC. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in '09 and is currently pursuing her Master's in Sound Studies at The New School. When she isn't working on film projects with friends, she's writing her thesis on Iranian women musicians, shooting hoops and reading comic books.
Nestor Porres (Production Assistant) is from Fishers, Indiana. He is a Digital Media Production student at Butler University as well as a member of the football team. His father was in the Marine Corps, so Nestor grew up moving all over the world and was born in Rota, Spain. He loves eating cereal and napping.
Maggie Robinson (Composer) is a Brooklyn based performer, writer, educator and musician. As a writer her work has been shown at Dixon Place and The Bushwick Starr (as part of the Target Margin Lab.) She has developed work and performed at St. Ann's Warehouse, The Brick, The Bell House, The Kitchen, La Mama, The Brooklyn Museum, The Pit and Theater for the New City. She has been a Teaching Artist with Opening Act for four years leading programs throughout the Bronx and Brooklyn. She is also a a proud member of Doll Parts, Brooklyn's premier Dolly Parton Experience.
Hannah Beavers (Editor) is a California Institute of the Arts alumni where she received her BFA in dance and choreography. She has since transferred her knowledge of choreography intp the art of film editing and is co-founder of Alto Nido Films - a productino company based in Los Angeles. In 2013, Hannah was honored to receive Best Editor award at the Women's Independent Film Festival.
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