A nostalgic and isolated woman fakes a butt dial to get an old crush on the phone and revisits the road she should (not?) have taken.
A nostalgic and isolated woman fakes a butt dial to get an old crush on the phone and revisits the road she should (not?) have taken.
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Mission Statement
The art we make digs into the intricacies of simple moments, and searches for the “why” of human behavior - especially at its most embarrassing or convoluted. As a group, we are a close knit, female led team and our priority is to continue filling our rooms with BIPOC + femme voices.About The Project
While scrolling through Instagram, Kara, an adrift young woman, finds evidence that her college friend and one time crush, Ben, is now single. Downing a glass of red wine, she calls him in an attempt to see if there’s anything still between them. Faking a butt dial, the two catch up and discuss their respective realities and regrets, until the conversation leads them down memory lane and the road they should have (not?) taken.
Times of uncertainty and isolation leads to seeing things differently, doing things you wouldn’t normally do, and offers the illusion of control. With The Stacks, we hope to inspire others to pick up or put down the phone. This film is also for anyone who just missed making out.
For The Stacks, the intent is expressionism though color and visually matching our protagonist’s emotions through color. That created a world that blurs the line between emotions, nostalgia and “the fantasy” vs. reality. As Kara moves through the events of the film, she falls deeper and deeper into her perception of the past and the world around her begins to morph into something dreamlike in color and light, which is exactly why post production color is so important to our vision.
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Incentives
$10
Clout queen
Show your ex who still follows you on instagram how philanthropic you are by pledging at this level and we'll shout you out (and tag you) on social media!
$25
The Magic Treehouse but different
Pledge at this level and we'll make you part of both our story and your favorite story! Ego much? But seriously, we'll shout you on social media AND photoshop your gorgeous mug onto the cover of one our favorite books.
In addition to this incentive, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$50
We'll ask someone out for you
Have a crush on someone? Pledge $50 and we’ll text/call them for you and ask them out! You’ll get final approval on what we say, but no dick pics allowed. Say it’s for a good cause! Better excuse than a butt dial…
In addition to this incentive, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$100
"The Stacks" Personalized book
Pledge at this level, and we’ll choose a book personalized for you and add a special inscription based on a questionnaire we’ll send to you in advance.
In addition to the book, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$150
we'll carry your baggage for you, honey
Pledge $150 and we’ll send you a HAND embroidered tote bag. Got some childhood baggage you need to off load? Or perhaps some groceries or that book you want everyone to ask you about? We got you covered.
In addition to this incentive, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$300
Stroke Margaret's inflated ego
Pledge $300 and we’ll send you a 48 hour link of our first film, this is not the morning i thought i was going to have, which is headed to festivals this summer! Plus any one of the gifts above, and rolling credits at the end of The Stacks. $500
Associate Producer
Pledge $500 and we’ll give you an Associate Producer Credit, an EXCLUSIVE screening of The Stacks, credit in our rolling credits, and any one of the gifts above.
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit and A curated cocktail class for you and some friends!
Virtual bartending class with David Mor, founder of Mor Hospitality for you and a friend (4 kits total)! Each participant will receive a complimentary kit that includes all the bar tools, glassware, garnishes, and ingredients to make 2 different and unique either cocktails or mocktails (your choice!). Each recipe will be inspired by The Stacks and if you play your cards right, during your virtual class David will tell you embarrassing stories about Jillian!
*alcohol not included
Pledging at this level also includes:
- Executive Producer Credit (includes film credit, and exclusive screening ability)
- Any one additional above gifts
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Clout queen
Show your ex who still follows you on instagram how philanthropic you are by pledging at this level and we'll shout you out (and tag you) on social media!
$25
The Magic Treehouse but different
Pledge at this level and we'll make you part of both our story and your favorite story! Ego much? But seriously, we'll shout you on social media AND photoshop your gorgeous mug onto the cover of one our favorite books.
In addition to this incentive, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$50
We'll ask someone out for you
Have a crush on someone? Pledge $50 and we’ll text/call them for you and ask them out! You’ll get final approval on what we say, but no dick pics allowed. Say it’s for a good cause! Better excuse than a butt dial…
In addition to this incentive, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$100
"The Stacks" Personalized book
Pledge at this level, and we’ll choose a book personalized for you and add a special inscription based on a questionnaire we’ll send to you in advance.
In addition to the book, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$150
we'll carry your baggage for you, honey
Pledge $150 and we’ll send you a HAND embroidered tote bag. Got some childhood baggage you need to off load? Or perhaps some groceries or that book you want everyone to ask you about? We got you covered.
In addition to this incentive, you will also receive credit in the rolling credits of The Stacks.
$300
Stroke Margaret's inflated ego
Pledge $300 and we’ll send you a 48 hour link of our first film, this is not the morning i thought i was going to have, which is headed to festivals this summer! Plus any one of the gifts above, and rolling credits at the end of The Stacks. $500
Associate Producer
Pledge $500 and we’ll give you an Associate Producer Credit, an EXCLUSIVE screening of The Stacks, credit in our rolling credits, and any one of the gifts above.
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit and A curated cocktail class for you and some friends!
Virtual bartending class with David Mor, founder of Mor Hospitality for you and a friend (4 kits total)! Each participant will receive a complimentary kit that includes all the bar tools, glassware, garnishes, and ingredients to make 2 different and unique either cocktails or mocktails (your choice!). Each recipe will be inspired by The Stacks and if you play your cards right, during your virtual class David will tell you embarrassing stories about Jillian!
*alcohol not included
Pledging at this level also includes:
- Executive Producer Credit (includes film credit, and exclusive screening ability)
- Any one additional above gifts
- Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
Margaret Kellas - Director
Margaret Kellas is a director, writer and actor based in Chicago. She is also a woman in tech. Her first film, this is not the morning i thought i was going to have is currently in film festival circulation. margaretkellas.com
Jillian Warden - Actor and Writer
Jillian Warden is an actor and writer from Chicago and currently based in New York. Her work in this is not the morning i thought i was going to have is currently in film festival circulation and up next is Collected Stories at Redtwist Theatre in Chicago this spring.
Tiffany Dillon - Producer
Tiffany Dillon is a visual media enthusiast. With a background in advertising and a passion for video production, she has a deep understanding of the media landscape. Tiffany currently works as a video producer in Chicago - primarily in the advertising world.
Tiffani Bauer - Director of Photography and Editor
Tiffani Bauer is a queer-identifying cinematographer with a passion for emphasizing storytelling through compelling images. She is an award-winning editor whose passion for crafting stories in post-production has transitioned to curating the images to tell those stories. Tiffani’s experience as an editor equips her with a unique set of skills, and always having post in mind allows her the space to explore and experiment with confidence on set. She has shot two self-funded films, “The Stacks” and “This is Not the Morning I Thought I Was Going to Have”.
Brandon Towns - Assistant Camera and Gaffer
Brandon Towns is a multidisciplinary artist working in still photography, motion picture, and design. He received his Bachelor of Science in advertising with a minor in photography in 2020 from Bradley University. He is the first Bradley University student to be the recipient of the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program Fellowship or MAIP in 2019. He was also one of three recipients of the Sundance Institute's Roger Ebert Fellowship for Film Criticism in 2018.
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