The Salesman
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Experimental, Drama
A film based on satirical poem that delves into the intricacies of traditional marriage & the surrender of self to inevitable ends. By portraying Death as a relatable figure, the film examines love & sacrifice, urging us to reflect on emotional truths in a world grappling w/grief & disconnection.
The Salesman
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Experimental, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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A film based on satirical poem that delves into the intricacies of traditional marriage & the surrender of self to inevitable ends. By portraying Death as a relatable figure, the film examines love & sacrifice, urging us to reflect on emotional truths in a world grappling w/grief & disconnection.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In 2017, my beloved puppy, Veda, drowned in the pet sitters pool.
As I navigated the grief of her loss, an image of Death visited me in a meditation and offered me a single red poppy.
Upon researching the symbolism I discovered that in the West, red poppies are linked to remembrance and consolation, while in the East, they signify a deep and passionate love between couples.
I chose to lean into the latter and the poem "The Salesman" was birthed from that exploration.
In April 2025 I published my first collection of poems "a woman in pieces". Since then, I have been using my filmmaking skills to create little book trailers for social media to promote the work. I have always imagined "The Salesman" as a short film, and I'm excited to share this poetry in images as my directorial debut.
While envisioning the world of The Salesman this iconic "Housekeeping Weekly" article from 1955 popped into my psyche. For the film, I've woven these so-called "pearls-of-wisdom" through set pieces and costume, creating a modern-day version of matrimony frozen in time.
Meet the cast
I'm excited to be working with Vincent
Stalba who will be playing my husband aka Death. He brought the perfect blend of spooky and unassuming to the role.
We are all set for a Jan 31 shoot date and I will continue to update this story as we go
into production with bts footage and photos.
Check out this bad ass car my neighbor Fritz has donated for us use!
We are so grateful to all those in our community who have offered to support this project by donating time and set pieces. Your generous financial contributions will go towards our post production costs and help us bring this "baby" across the finish line with
- Film editing
- Color correction
- Original score
- Sound Design
- Festival fees
We are so happy to have you join us on this journey!!!
*For this campaign, AI was used to generate portions of this campaign for the following reasons*
We wanted to put as much of our existing budget towards making the film.
Death offers a flower video/pic: I searched FrameSet for an existing clip that could represent this plot point to no avail.
"Daycare" Wishlist thumbnail: I thought it was a funny & cute representation of the theme of our "baby registry".
Movie Poster Incentive thumbnail: This is not our actual poster. We will work with a marketing team and designer once our film is in the can and ready to hit the festivals.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Baby Bassinet: aka 2TB SanDisk Hard drives @$300 x 2
Costs $600
We need to safely transport our "baby" from set > editor > color > VFX > composer > sound mixing > final master > film festivals > screen
Daycare: aka Editing
Costs $1,000
Funds needed for a skilled video editor to help our baby "cut its teeth" and find its final form.
Mommy & me music classes: aka composer
Costs $1,000
Support for original music that will enrich our "baby", giving it a beautiful harmonious soundtrack
Bath time fun: aka color correction
Costs $400
Our 'baby" needs a polished look making it presentable and enjoyable to watch.
Pediatrician: aka VFX
Costs $1,000
Funds for VFX to help our "baby" grow to its full potential.
Saving up for College
Costs $1,000
Funds allocated for film festival fees to help ourf "baby" venture into the world and share its story.
Easytime Listening: aka sound design and mixing
Costs $500
No loud banging noises allowed while we're watching. Coverage for sound design and mixing ensures our film sounds as good as it looks.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Anthony Caldwell and I have put together an incredible team of collaborators to bring this baby to life! We are all set for a Jan 31st shoot date. Isue Shin is our incredible cinematographer. And Emily Peters has come on board as our fabulous production designer.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
In 2017, my beloved puppy, Veda, drowned in the pet sitters pool.
As I navigated the grief of her loss, an image of Death visited me in a meditation and offered me a single red poppy.
Upon researching the symbolism I discovered that in the West, red poppies are linked to remembrance and consolation, while in the East, they signify a deep and passionate love between couples.
I chose to lean into the latter and the poem "The Salesman" was birthed from that exploration.
In April 2025 I published my first collection of poems "a woman in pieces". Since then, I have been using my filmmaking skills to create little book trailers for social media to promote the work. I have always imagined "The Salesman" as a short film, and I'm excited to share this poetry in images as my directorial debut.
While envisioning the world of The Salesman this iconic "Housekeeping Weekly" article from 1955 popped into my psyche. For the film, I've woven these so-called "pearls-of-wisdom" through set pieces and costume, creating a modern-day version of matrimony frozen in time.
Meet the cast
I'm excited to be working with Vincent
Stalba who will be playing my husband aka Death. He brought the perfect blend of spooky and unassuming to the role.
We are all set for a Jan 31 shoot date and I will continue to update this story as we go
into production with bts footage and photos.
Check out this bad ass car my neighbor Fritz has donated for us use!
We are so grateful to all those in our community who have offered to support this project by donating time and set pieces. Your generous financial contributions will go towards our post production costs and help us bring this "baby" across the finish line with
- Film editing
- Color correction
- Original score
- Sound Design
- Festival fees
We are so happy to have you join us on this journey!!!
*For this campaign, AI was used to generate portions of this campaign for the following reasons*
We wanted to put as much of our existing budget towards making the film.
Death offers a flower video/pic: I searched FrameSet for an existing clip that could represent this plot point to no avail.
"Daycare" Wishlist thumbnail: I thought it was a funny & cute representation of the theme of our "baby registry".
Movie Poster Incentive thumbnail: This is not our actual poster. We will work with a marketing team and designer once our film is in the can and ready to hit the festivals.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Baby Bassinet: aka 2TB SanDisk Hard drives @$300 x 2
Costs $600
We need to safely transport our "baby" from set > editor > color > VFX > composer > sound mixing > final master > film festivals > screen
Daycare: aka Editing
Costs $1,000
Funds needed for a skilled video editor to help our baby "cut its teeth" and find its final form.
Mommy & me music classes: aka composer
Costs $1,000
Support for original music that will enrich our "baby", giving it a beautiful harmonious soundtrack
Bath time fun: aka color correction
Costs $400
Our 'baby" needs a polished look making it presentable and enjoyable to watch.
Pediatrician: aka VFX
Costs $1,000
Funds for VFX to help our "baby" grow to its full potential.
Saving up for College
Costs $1,000
Funds allocated for film festival fees to help ourf "baby" venture into the world and share its story.
Easytime Listening: aka sound design and mixing
Costs $500
No loud banging noises allowed while we're watching. Coverage for sound design and mixing ensures our film sounds as good as it looks.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Anthony Caldwell and I have put together an incredible team of collaborators to bring this baby to life! We are all set for a Jan 31st shoot date. Isue Shin is our incredible cinematographer. And Emily Peters has come on board as our fabulous production designer.