The Other Women
Atlanta, Georgia | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
“The Other Women” challenges the cougar stereotype, because men have dated younger for centuries without labels. It is up to us artists during this time of great turbulence to tell stories that dissipate the -isms holding our society back from true progress.
The Other Women
Atlanta, Georgia | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | Georgia, United States
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“The Other Women” challenges the cougar stereotype, because men have dated younger for centuries without labels. It is up to us artists during this time of great turbulence to tell stories that dissipate the -isms holding our society back from true progress.
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Short Synopsis:
Middle-aged moms Lisa and Sharon find their marriages in ruins. Instead of accepting abuse, they say yes to “fun” as they are pursued by younger men. 50 and fabulous Clarissa faces her own perfectionism and chronic single-hood, amidst her friends and clients spicing up the suburbs.
Full Synopsis:
Women of a certain age often get the short end of the stick in the workplace and at home. Yet they are somehow expected to put up with bad behavior, or to stick it out for the sake of the kids. Newly single mom, Lisa, is hiding out in a vacant townhome thanks to her successful realtor friend, Clarissa. As Clarissa helps out Lisa, she also confronts bestie Sharon about her husband Jay’s philandering belligerence. Sharon avoids confrontation, and her marital problems, by entertaining a flirtation with Ethan (hot, young handyman) working at the HOA pool. Suburban life gets even spicier when Jay, Sharon’s struggling husband, records a salacious video of Lisa’s ass as he helps her with a DIY project. They are interrupted by Gen Z influencer Chad, a potential townhome buyer. Lisa fears she and her kids will be out on the street, as this was her soft place to land, because Clarissa is all business when it comes to a sale. Chad sees an opportunity and posts the salacious video to his own TikTok channel. An unlikely friendship is forged when Chad offers Lisa a deal on rent to stay in his basement, including a room for her kids. Shit spirals out of the fan when Lisa’s and Sharon’s kids discover the viral video. Lisa is mortified, Jay lands in rehab, and Sharon continues to pursue Ethan on the down-low. Chronically single, perfectionistic Clarissa is not into "cougaring," while she waits for “Mr. Everything I’ve Ever Dreamed Of.” She is particularly hot and bothered that her own clients are hooking up with her besties. Gender double standards are pushed to their limits in this mature comedy that’s a little bit “Sex in the City” (Suburbs) meets “Desperate Housewives” (without murders) sprinkled with some “Sex, Lies and Videotape” (smartphone).
Goal 1: $7,100
When we meet our goal 1 budget we will be able to knock out a successful 2 day shoot, honoring our SAG Micro Budget agreement for cast and crew day rates. Our vision is to make a festival worthy short film that audiences can relate to that is also a proof of concept for a feature film or TV series (pilot).
Goal 2: $10,000
When we meet our goal 2 budget we will be able to conduct a fruitful 3-day shoot, with an additional location (swimming pool scenes). More budget provides more time and care taken with scene work, camera work, intimacy and working with kids, multiple locations, while paying our day rate minimums for cast and crew on a SAG Micro Agreement.
Goal 3: $13,000
If we meet our goal 3 budget we will be able to have the finishing funds for post-production, festival submissions and a marketing budget to pitch our completed short film as a proof of concept for a feature film or television series (pilot). In addition to a successful 3-day shoot, with swimming pool scenes, more time and care with scene work, camera work, intimacy and working with kids.
Goal 4: $15,000
If we meet our goal 4 budget we will be able to pay our cast and crew higher daily rates and have a budget for higher concept/quality set design, locations, finishing funds for post-production, festival submissions and a marketing budget to pitch our completed short film as a proof of concept for a feature film or television series (pilot). In addition to a fruitful 3-day shoot with swimming pool scenes, more time and care with scene work, camera work, intimacy and working with kids in multiple locations.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production Assistants
Costs $200
2 Production Assistants to help all departments and crew run smoothly on set. $50/day each - 2 day shoot.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Script Supervisor
Costs $200
Script supervisor maintains continuity throughout the shoot, making sure every shot matches and follows the script. $100/day - 2 days.
Music
Costs $100
Original instrumental music, beats needed for one of our characters writing an original song in final scene, as well as scoring. Flat fee.
Graphic Designer
Costs $100
Pre and Post Production graphics, title cards, poster, moving graphic images, etc.
Film equipment insurance
Costs $600
Camera equipment owned by key crew must be insured while being used on set, 2 day shoot.
Set piece misc.
Costs $50
We need a used interior Door that looks shabby chic for a pivotal "power drill" scene.
Props misc.
Costs $50
Prop or set dressing pieces we may need to make a scene pop more visually, or function best for the actors in the world of the script.
Wardrobe items misc.
Costs $100
Certain characters, cast of 9, may need a certain colored shirt, accessory, swimwear, undergarment, etc. to pop/compliment scene/story.
Lighting/Grip Package
Costs $1,000
$500/day or weekly rate - 2 day shoot. Big, soft diffused lighting needed - interior and exterior shots.
Food & Beverages
Costs $400
$200/day budget for food supplies: 1 warm/hot meal, snacks, waters, caffeinated beverages for cast & crew - 2 day shoot.
Cast
Costs $1,450
6 Actors $100/day - 2 days. 2 Child Actors $50/day - 2 days.1 Child Actor $50/day - 1 day. SAG Micro-Budget
Producer
Costs $200
Producer ensures set runs effienctly, safely, on budget, in collaboration with director. $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Craft Services/Catering
Costs $200
Craft Services/Catering provides 1 warm meal, snacks and beverages throughout each shoot day. $100/day- 2 day shoot.
Stills Photograper
Costs $200
Stills Photographer - BTS and stills on set, which are helpful for marketing the film (poster, festivals, etc.). $100/day - 2 days.
Intimacy Coordinator
Costs $50
Intimacy Coordinator ensures actors feel safe and that boundaries are honored in intimate scenes on set. $50/1/2 day, 1 scene.
Costume Designer
Costs $200
Costume Designer ensures actors look fabulous and in character for every shot/scene. (Will assist HMU too) $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Hair/Makeup Artist
Costs $200
Hair/Makeup Artist ensures actors look fabulous and in character for every shot/scene, from prep to set. $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Set Dresser/Props
Costs $200
Set Dresser/Props person ensures every shot flows with production design elements and props requirements. $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Sound Operator/Mixer
Costs $300
$150/day - 2 day shoot. Sound Operator/Mixer ensures actors are mic'd properly, holds boom mic, eliminates sound issues. Full Kit included.
Lighting Technicians
Costs $600
3 Lighting/Grip Techs to work with camera dept. to ensure soft lighting is top notch for each actor/location! $100/day each - 2 day shoot.
1st A.D.
Costs $200
1st AD calls the shots, and keeps the Director and Cast on time! $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Director of Photography
Costs $200
$100/day - 2-day shoot. DP will operate camera and setup shots with Director.
Director
Costs $300
$150/day - 2 day shoot, personal camera kit included. Director will work with all cast & crew to execute an efficient, creative production.
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About This Team
Writer: Summer Rain Menkee
Summer Rain Menkee is an award-winning short filmmaker whose past collaboration “Now or
Never” won a jury prize at Oxford Film Festival, an audience award at The Valley Film Festival
and screened at Cannes Independent and Short Film Corner. Her TV/Film acting credits include
“Hysteria” (Peacock), “P-Valley” (Starz), “The Resident” (FOX), “The First Lady” (Showtime)
opposite Viola Davis, “TILL” (MGM) and many more. Summer has a passion for telling stories that help heal the
genders, to dissipate the age-old battle of the sexes. She wrote "The Other Women" based on experience and many conversations with girlfriends of a certain age. Summer loved "The Idea of You” (2024) based on the novel by Robinne Lee, starring Anne Hathaway, and mature comedies like "This Is 40." She enjoys spending quality time with her two boys, Sage and Neel, and their two cats. Summer is repped by Privilege Talent.
Producer: Taylor Hartley
Taylor Hartley is a multifaceted film producer, director, and actor with a wealth of experience
supporting actors (such as Elizabeth Olsen) on high-profile productions for Marvel Studios,
Apple TV+, Netflix, and more. Driven by a deep passion for storytelling, Taylor focuses on
creating narratives that explore the complex journeys of women and queer people—and aims to
create aesthetically beautiful films that transport audiences beyond their everyday lives,
blending humor and heartbreak, and fostering a profound sense of reflection.
Cinematographer: Solange Tran
Solange Tran is an award-winning DP who also operates camera. When
she’s not working on indie films she’s running her video agency “It’s Majik Media” which creates
brand building videos for social impact brands and nonprofits. She enjoys cooking for loved
ones (including her dog Majik) and going to concerts.
Producer: Eliseo Arreola
Eliseo (L-e-say-o) is a multi-talented creative, a Kansas native and a member of the
Apache tribe. He has acted in numerous independent films, on stage at Alliance Theatre, and
studied Meisner intensively at The Rob Mello Studio. He is excited to wear many hats with
The Other Women, including graphics designer and editing. Eliseo is repped by Atlanta
Models and Talent.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Short Synopsis:
Middle-aged moms Lisa and Sharon find their marriages in ruins. Instead of accepting abuse, they say yes to “fun” as they are pursued by younger men. 50 and fabulous Clarissa faces her own perfectionism and chronic single-hood, amidst her friends and clients spicing up the suburbs.
Full Synopsis:
Women of a certain age often get the short end of the stick in the workplace and at home. Yet they are somehow expected to put up with bad behavior, or to stick it out for the sake of the kids. Newly single mom, Lisa, is hiding out in a vacant townhome thanks to her successful realtor friend, Clarissa. As Clarissa helps out Lisa, she also confronts bestie Sharon about her husband Jay’s philandering belligerence. Sharon avoids confrontation, and her marital problems, by entertaining a flirtation with Ethan (hot, young handyman) working at the HOA pool. Suburban life gets even spicier when Jay, Sharon’s struggling husband, records a salacious video of Lisa’s ass as he helps her with a DIY project. They are interrupted by Gen Z influencer Chad, a potential townhome buyer. Lisa fears she and her kids will be out on the street, as this was her soft place to land, because Clarissa is all business when it comes to a sale. Chad sees an opportunity and posts the salacious video to his own TikTok channel. An unlikely friendship is forged when Chad offers Lisa a deal on rent to stay in his basement, including a room for her kids. Shit spirals out of the fan when Lisa’s and Sharon’s kids discover the viral video. Lisa is mortified, Jay lands in rehab, and Sharon continues to pursue Ethan on the down-low. Chronically single, perfectionistic Clarissa is not into "cougaring," while she waits for “Mr. Everything I’ve Ever Dreamed Of.” She is particularly hot and bothered that her own clients are hooking up with her besties. Gender double standards are pushed to their limits in this mature comedy that’s a little bit “Sex in the City” (Suburbs) meets “Desperate Housewives” (without murders) sprinkled with some “Sex, Lies and Videotape” (smartphone).
Goal 1: $7,100
When we meet our goal 1 budget we will be able to knock out a successful 2 day shoot, honoring our SAG Micro Budget agreement for cast and crew day rates. Our vision is to make a festival worthy short film that audiences can relate to that is also a proof of concept for a feature film or TV series (pilot).
Goal 2: $10,000
When we meet our goal 2 budget we will be able to conduct a fruitful 3-day shoot, with an additional location (swimming pool scenes). More budget provides more time and care taken with scene work, camera work, intimacy and working with kids, multiple locations, while paying our day rate minimums for cast and crew on a SAG Micro Agreement.
Goal 3: $13,000
If we meet our goal 3 budget we will be able to have the finishing funds for post-production, festival submissions and a marketing budget to pitch our completed short film as a proof of concept for a feature film or television series (pilot). In addition to a successful 3-day shoot, with swimming pool scenes, more time and care with scene work, camera work, intimacy and working with kids.
Goal 4: $15,000
If we meet our goal 4 budget we will be able to pay our cast and crew higher daily rates and have a budget for higher concept/quality set design, locations, finishing funds for post-production, festival submissions and a marketing budget to pitch our completed short film as a proof of concept for a feature film or television series (pilot). In addition to a fruitful 3-day shoot with swimming pool scenes, more time and care with scene work, camera work, intimacy and working with kids in multiple locations.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production Assistants
Costs $200
2 Production Assistants to help all departments and crew run smoothly on set. $50/day each - 2 day shoot.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Script Supervisor
Costs $200
Script supervisor maintains continuity throughout the shoot, making sure every shot matches and follows the script. $100/day - 2 days.
Music
Costs $100
Original instrumental music, beats needed for one of our characters writing an original song in final scene, as well as scoring. Flat fee.
Graphic Designer
Costs $100
Pre and Post Production graphics, title cards, poster, moving graphic images, etc.
Film equipment insurance
Costs $600
Camera equipment owned by key crew must be insured while being used on set, 2 day shoot.
Set piece misc.
Costs $50
We need a used interior Door that looks shabby chic for a pivotal "power drill" scene.
Props misc.
Costs $50
Prop or set dressing pieces we may need to make a scene pop more visually, or function best for the actors in the world of the script.
Wardrobe items misc.
Costs $100
Certain characters, cast of 9, may need a certain colored shirt, accessory, swimwear, undergarment, etc. to pop/compliment scene/story.
Lighting/Grip Package
Costs $1,000
$500/day or weekly rate - 2 day shoot. Big, soft diffused lighting needed - interior and exterior shots.
Food & Beverages
Costs $400
$200/day budget for food supplies: 1 warm/hot meal, snacks, waters, caffeinated beverages for cast & crew - 2 day shoot.
Cast
Costs $1,450
6 Actors $100/day - 2 days. 2 Child Actors $50/day - 2 days.1 Child Actor $50/day - 1 day. SAG Micro-Budget
Producer
Costs $200
Producer ensures set runs effienctly, safely, on budget, in collaboration with director. $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Craft Services/Catering
Costs $200
Craft Services/Catering provides 1 warm meal, snacks and beverages throughout each shoot day. $100/day- 2 day shoot.
Stills Photograper
Costs $200
Stills Photographer - BTS and stills on set, which are helpful for marketing the film (poster, festivals, etc.). $100/day - 2 days.
Intimacy Coordinator
Costs $50
Intimacy Coordinator ensures actors feel safe and that boundaries are honored in intimate scenes on set. $50/1/2 day, 1 scene.
Costume Designer
Costs $200
Costume Designer ensures actors look fabulous and in character for every shot/scene. (Will assist HMU too) $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Hair/Makeup Artist
Costs $200
Hair/Makeup Artist ensures actors look fabulous and in character for every shot/scene, from prep to set. $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Set Dresser/Props
Costs $200
Set Dresser/Props person ensures every shot flows with production design elements and props requirements. $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Sound Operator/Mixer
Costs $300
$150/day - 2 day shoot. Sound Operator/Mixer ensures actors are mic'd properly, holds boom mic, eliminates sound issues. Full Kit included.
Lighting Technicians
Costs $600
3 Lighting/Grip Techs to work with camera dept. to ensure soft lighting is top notch for each actor/location! $100/day each - 2 day shoot.
1st A.D.
Costs $200
1st AD calls the shots, and keeps the Director and Cast on time! $100/day - 2 day shoot.
Director of Photography
Costs $200
$100/day - 2-day shoot. DP will operate camera and setup shots with Director.
Director
Costs $300
$150/day - 2 day shoot, personal camera kit included. Director will work with all cast & crew to execute an efficient, creative production.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer: Summer Rain Menkee
Summer Rain Menkee is an award-winning short filmmaker whose past collaboration “Now or
Never” won a jury prize at Oxford Film Festival, an audience award at The Valley Film Festival
and screened at Cannes Independent and Short Film Corner. Her TV/Film acting credits include
“Hysteria” (Peacock), “P-Valley” (Starz), “The Resident” (FOX), “The First Lady” (Showtime)
opposite Viola Davis, “TILL” (MGM) and many more. Summer has a passion for telling stories that help heal the
genders, to dissipate the age-old battle of the sexes. She wrote "The Other Women" based on experience and many conversations with girlfriends of a certain age. Summer loved "The Idea of You” (2024) based on the novel by Robinne Lee, starring Anne Hathaway, and mature comedies like "This Is 40." She enjoys spending quality time with her two boys, Sage and Neel, and their two cats. Summer is repped by Privilege Talent.
Producer: Taylor Hartley
Taylor Hartley is a multifaceted film producer, director, and actor with a wealth of experience
supporting actors (such as Elizabeth Olsen) on high-profile productions for Marvel Studios,
Apple TV+, Netflix, and more. Driven by a deep passion for storytelling, Taylor focuses on
creating narratives that explore the complex journeys of women and queer people—and aims to
create aesthetically beautiful films that transport audiences beyond their everyday lives,
blending humor and heartbreak, and fostering a profound sense of reflection.
Cinematographer: Solange Tran
Solange Tran is an award-winning DP who also operates camera. When
she’s not working on indie films she’s running her video agency “It’s Majik Media” which creates
brand building videos for social impact brands and nonprofits. She enjoys cooking for loved
ones (including her dog Majik) and going to concerts.
Producer: Eliseo Arreola
Eliseo (L-e-say-o) is a multi-talented creative, a Kansas native and a member of the
Apache tribe. He has acted in numerous independent films, on stage at Alliance Theatre, and
studied Meisner intensively at The Rob Mello Studio. He is excited to wear many hats with
The Other Women, including graphics designer and editing. Eliseo is repped by Atlanta
Models and Talent.