Sweetie Pie
New York City, New York | Music Video
Indie, Folk
Sweetie Pie is an EP of 4 songs and 4 videos, exploring the hidden vertigo of growing up, in any stage of life, and feeling like you have to grow up well. By supporting this project, you are helping a group of young artists create something truly sincere in a world that is too often performative.
Sweetie Pie
New York City, New York | Music Video
Indie, Folk
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Sweetie Pie is an EP of 4 songs and 4 videos, exploring the hidden vertigo of growing up, in any stage of life, and feeling like you have to grow up well. By supporting this project, you are helping a group of young artists create something truly sincere in a world that is too often performative.
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Sweetie Pie: an EP Release
THE PROJECT
Sweetie Pie is an EP inspired by my experience growing up in the quiet South, and taking a sharp turn into a loud, Manhattan adulthood.
It explores the tumultuous cycle of loneliness, perfectionism, and regret that comes with the age of responsibility. It's about an uncomfortable place of being in-between destinations.
That in-between stage is where we confront ourselves, feel incapable, or miss someone we know we shouldn't miss. And most of the time, we pretend we skip over those parts to get to the next big thing. We brag and boast online to avoid the discomfort, appear shiny and relevant to avoid our very normal and human fears.
Sweetie Pie is about the hidden vertigo of growing up, in any stage of life, and feeling like you have to grow up well.
However, this is not a sob story.
This music is about unlearning. It's about living presently in every private moment you wish you didn't have, shaking hands with your fallacies, and letting yourself be vulnerable against all expectation.
Music sample at the very bottom...
WHY ME?
I’m Annie Thomas, an actor, singer, and composer studying at NYU Tisch. Last month I made my Off-Broadway debut as a composer, (and am working on a NEW musical in NYC this summer).
I am so grateful for the rate at which my music support system continues to grow.
But more than that, I am grateful for the level of honesty and connectivity I am finding through my musical voice.
A lot of places in life are performative, but here is the place where I can just share something sincere.
WHY THIS PROJECT?
Brought to you by my little sister and I, we will blend my music and her cinematic expertise to share with you our world-lens.
Sweetie Pie is not just sound, but also a visual world that brings attention to how people are taught to crave endlessly, achieve, produce and perform.
The purpose of this EP is to offer a place of genuine solace from a world of criticism.
I am not creating this to appear bigger or better than I am. I am sharing this with you completely balanced on my middle ground, and putting an honest message out there in service of the kind artist I would like to be.
It's purely a passion project, with a mission to make other people feel a little more comfortable in their own skin.
If that musical sound is something of interest to you, please continue to follow along.
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WHERE WE ARE AND WHAT COMES NEXT:
I’m working with a lean but mighty team of NYU filmmakers and creatives. The script is done, the shot list is planned, and we’ve secured the locations. With your support, we’ll shoot in July and finish post-production in August.
If we meet our our goal, I plan to:
- Film ALL FOUR music videos THIS SUMMER for the EP
- Pay for PR, playlisting, and professional mixing/mastering
- Submit Sweetie Pie to festivals, including those featuring narrative music videos ✨
WHAT ELSE YOUR SUPPORT COVERS:
• Cinematic locations + compelling set design
• Lighting, camera movement, and cinematography
• Costume, hair, makeup, and styling
• Editing, color correction, sound mix
• Meals and transportation for cast + crew
• Festival submissions, promotion, and marketing
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN:
If we reach our goals, the sky is the limit!
• $4,000 — Full production of all four videos
• $4,500 — Proper meals + crew support
• $5,000 — Professional post + distribution strategy
• BEYOND $5,000 — Host a concert AND screening in Manhattan THIS YEAR
Look-book for the first video, Lighthouse.
We are very excited to announce our team and concept has caught the attention of a few key figures in entertainment! We need your help to keep the momentum going!
THE TIMELINE
June: Pre-production, scheduling, first marketing campaigns
July: Film TWO videos
August: Film ONE video and record songs in a professional studio
September: Film the FINAL video, polish songs, start releasing!
October: Private screening events, music promotion, and submission to festivals.
November: A concert!! (Fingers crossed)
HOW TO HELP
Pledge to this campaign—every dollar gets us closer to shoot day.
Share this campaign on social media, with friends, in group chats, with your cousin who works in film, etc.
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Thank you
Jessie and I thank you for your time, and with your support I will see you on Spotify soon!
Instagram: @anniet2003 (new sample there!)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Movie Premiere Location
Costs $580
Help us create the perfect look for our glamorous movie premiere scene with stunning visuals and red carpet flair!
Costumes
Costs $500
Help us get the best costumes for our entire cast to convey a sense of glamour with a rugged twist.
Equipment
Costs $2,120
To bring you the best videos possible, we need your help acquiring the right lighting, cameras, grip and rigging for all 4 music videos.
Transportation
Costs $250
Help us safely transport our cast, crew and equipment from location to location!
Recording Studio
Costs $800
One of the most important parts of our project! Help us bring the best audio quality to your playlist and our videos.
Film Studio Location
Costs $450
Help us bring the perfect cinematic quality to our videos.
Food for Cast and Crew
Costs $300
We need to feed our hard workers for 12 shoot days so they don't get hangry on set!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
My little sister and I are happy to be working together on this project! We have a fantastic cast and crew from NYU, Pratt, and Broadway-affiliated artists!
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Sweetie Pie: an EP Release
THE PROJECT
Sweetie Pie is an EP inspired by my experience growing up in the quiet South, and taking a sharp turn into a loud, Manhattan adulthood.
It explores the tumultuous cycle of loneliness, perfectionism, and regret that comes with the age of responsibility. It's about an uncomfortable place of being in-between destinations.
That in-between stage is where we confront ourselves, feel incapable, or miss someone we know we shouldn't miss. And most of the time, we pretend we skip over those parts to get to the next big thing. We brag and boast online to avoid the discomfort, appear shiny and relevant to avoid our very normal and human fears.
Sweetie Pie is about the hidden vertigo of growing up, in any stage of life, and feeling like you have to grow up well.
However, this is not a sob story.
This music is about unlearning. It's about living presently in every private moment you wish you didn't have, shaking hands with your fallacies, and letting yourself be vulnerable against all expectation.
Music sample at the very bottom...
WHY ME?
I’m Annie Thomas, an actor, singer, and composer studying at NYU Tisch. Last month I made my Off-Broadway debut as a composer, (and am working on a NEW musical in NYC this summer).
I am so grateful for the rate at which my music support system continues to grow.
But more than that, I am grateful for the level of honesty and connectivity I am finding through my musical voice.
A lot of places in life are performative, but here is the place where I can just share something sincere.
WHY THIS PROJECT?
Brought to you by my little sister and I, we will blend my music and her cinematic expertise to share with you our world-lens.
Sweetie Pie is not just sound, but also a visual world that brings attention to how people are taught to crave endlessly, achieve, produce and perform.
The purpose of this EP is to offer a place of genuine solace from a world of criticism.
I am not creating this to appear bigger or better than I am. I am sharing this with you completely balanced on my middle ground, and putting an honest message out there in service of the kind artist I would like to be.
It's purely a passion project, with a mission to make other people feel a little more comfortable in their own skin.
If that musical sound is something of interest to you, please continue to follow along.
WHERE WE ARE AND WHAT COMES NEXT:
I’m working with a lean but mighty team of NYU filmmakers and creatives. The script is done, the shot list is planned, and we’ve secured the locations. With your support, we’ll shoot in July and finish post-production in August.
If we meet our our goal, I plan to:
- Film ALL FOUR music videos THIS SUMMER for the EP
- Pay for PR, playlisting, and professional mixing/mastering
- Submit Sweetie Pie to festivals, including those featuring narrative music videos ✨
WHAT ELSE YOUR SUPPORT COVERS:
• Cinematic locations + compelling set design
• Lighting, camera movement, and cinematography
• Costume, hair, makeup, and styling
• Editing, color correction, sound mix
• Meals and transportation for cast + crew
• Festival submissions, promotion, and marketing
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN:
If we reach our goals, the sky is the limit!
• $4,000 — Full production of all four videos
• $4,500 — Proper meals + crew support
• $5,000 — Professional post + distribution strategy
• BEYOND $5,000 — Host a concert AND screening in Manhattan THIS YEAR
Look-book for the first video, Lighthouse.
We are very excited to announce our team and concept has caught the attention of a few key figures in entertainment! We need your help to keep the momentum going!
THE TIMELINE
June: Pre-production, scheduling, first marketing campaigns
July: Film TWO videos
August: Film ONE video and record songs in a professional studio
September: Film the FINAL video, polish songs, start releasing!
October: Private screening events, music promotion, and submission to festivals.
November: A concert!! (Fingers crossed)
HOW TO HELP
Pledge to this campaign—every dollar gets us closer to shoot day.
Share this campaign on social media, with friends, in group chats, with your cousin who works in film, etc.
Thank you
Jessie and I thank you for your time, and with your support I will see you on Spotify soon!
Instagram: @anniet2003 (new sample there!)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Movie Premiere Location
Costs $580
Help us create the perfect look for our glamorous movie premiere scene with stunning visuals and red carpet flair!
Costumes
Costs $500
Help us get the best costumes for our entire cast to convey a sense of glamour with a rugged twist.
Equipment
Costs $2,120
To bring you the best videos possible, we need your help acquiring the right lighting, cameras, grip and rigging for all 4 music videos.
Transportation
Costs $250
Help us safely transport our cast, crew and equipment from location to location!
Recording Studio
Costs $800
One of the most important parts of our project! Help us bring the best audio quality to your playlist and our videos.
Film Studio Location
Costs $450
Help us bring the perfect cinematic quality to our videos.
Food for Cast and Crew
Costs $300
We need to feed our hard workers for 12 shoot days so they don't get hangry on set!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
My little sister and I are happy to be working together on this project! We have a fantastic cast and crew from NYU, Pratt, and Broadway-affiliated artists!