Through the Satin Ribbon
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Documentary
A young woman ties up her ballet shoes as silence falls in the ballet studio. A pink satin ribbon weaves through both the shoes and her life as Sarah Hutter uncovers the importance of ballet in maintaining love within herself, and within family. A documentary about family for family.
Through the Satin Ribbon
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Documentary
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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A young woman ties up her ballet shoes as silence falls in the ballet studio. A pink satin ribbon weaves through both the shoes and her life as Sarah Hutter uncovers the importance of ballet in maintaining love within herself, and within family. A documentary about family for family.
About The Project
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
The stage is empty. A single spotlight illuminates the worn wooden floor where countless dancers have leaped, spun, dreamed, and cried.
For these dancers, ballet is more than movement - it’s memory, identity and home.
Family.
As the lights rise, silence lingers. A lone silhouette stands center stage, its details obscured. Then, she moves—graceful, deliberate. A young woman, twenty-one years old: Sarah Hutter.
For Sarah, ballet was a world of discipline and devotion, stitched into every ribbon of her pointe shoes. But what happens when you step away from the barre? When the music fades, does the rhythm ever truly leave you?
Through the Satin Ribbon is a deeply personal 6-minute documentary that explores Sarah’s journey beyond the studio as she discovers that dance is not simply an art form, but a lifelong bond between family, love and self-discovery.
LOVE AND FAMILY INTERTWINED WITH PAIN THROUGH A POETIC DOCUMENTARY
Through the Satin Ribbon delves deep into the enduring theme of pushing through the pain. Ballet is one of the most controversial forms of dance due to the pain it brings the person partaking in the sport. However, if it brings so much pain why do people still do it? That is what Through the Satin Ribbon hopes to uncover.
This documentary will push the boundaries of a conventional way to tell a story. It will evoke emotion through dance, much similar to how it feels when a dancer is performing on stage.
There are multiple reasons why I am telling this story. The simplest being my admiration for Sarah, and the work that she puts into every project that she puts her mind to. I have never seen her half-heartedly attempt any situation, from choir to working at the university paper, she is always on her A Game, and doing so with a smile.
But deeper than that is what family means to me. My mom has been there whenever she could, whether flying home last minute when I was given the Once in Royal David solo at my school’s Christmas Concert, to traveling all the way to Los Angeles to see me perform in Carrie: The Musical. She has been my biggest supporter and advocate, and without her I would not be pursuing my dreams. I hope to show my love for my own family through creating a beautiful homage to Sarah and hers.
I also used to dance growing up, and it still plays a fundamental part of who I am. While I am the only one in my family to pursue musical theater, I understand the struggle of having to balance your dreams and your reality, and how your love for that dream changes as your relationship does with it.
In conclusion, Through the Satin Ribbon is a beautiful homage to family and love, all through a shared medium of ballet. I cannot wait to take on this project, and I hope the love that I have for it has seeped into the my final version of the documentary.
I am beyond excited to bring this beautiful memoir of Sarah's relationship with ballet to life. It's a celebration of family, hardships and love, as Sarah dances through every area of her life. This is a documentary, ultimately, for family, about family.
- Izzy Silver
Sarah is a senior at Loyola Marymount University, studying economics with a minor in philosophy. She is also the Editor in Chief of the Loyolan (university newspaper). Sarah has been dancing since the age of 3, when she joined her small local YMCA for tap/ballet classes. She would then go on to become the face of New Ballet, a new ballet school based in San Jose, California.
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And thank you for being a part of the Through the Satin Ribbon family <3
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Post-Production
Costs $525
This will allow the team to create a professional finish with original music to enhance the documentary!
Travel
Costs $800
Mama Hutter is a pivotal part of the documentary - let’s get her in LA for it!
Contingency Fund
Costs $500
For emergencies in case anything happens during the shooting process!
Meals & Crafty
Costs $275
This donation will ensure that the team gets nice and healthy food/snacks for their long shoot days!
Film Festival Submissions
Costs $350
We hope to give Sarah's story the recognition it deserves, as well as the crews, by submitting Through the Satin Ribbon to festivals!
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About This Team
DIRECTOR: Izzy Silver is a Film & TV Production and Theatre student at Loyola Marymount University, LA. Born and raised in London (Richmond specifically for the fans of Ted Lasso) Izzy has always loved learning about other people’s stories and providing platforms for them to be told. Coming from a background of theatre and music, she believes that traditional storytelling should always have a form of magic, something she is super excited to bring to her newest project: Through the Satin Ribbon, coming Spring 2025.
PRODUCER: Kelsey Sha is a Film & TV Production student at Loyola Marymount University, LA. Born in New York City and having grown up in China, Hong Kong, and California, Kelsey comes from a culturally diverse background. With a foundation in STEM, she has strong organizational skills and is adept at creative problem-solving. She is a versatile writer, director and producer driven by a fervent commitment to bring vision-filled projects to life. Her works as a producer have received awards at numerous film festivals such as LA Shorts and Avignon International Film Festival.
PRODUCER: Lisa Shomi is a second-year MFA candidate in Film and TV Production at Loyola Marymount University, specializing in producing. She has produced several student films, managing creative teams to bring diverse stories to life. As a Japanese American filmmaker, she earned her BA from Aoyama Gakuin University in 2022, where she focused on multiculturalism in Japan’s mono-ethnic society. Her work including produced projects explores themes of individuality and cultural diversity, reflecting her passion for creating meaningful, inclusive narratives.
CHOREOGRAPHER: Stephanie Benson is a Senior Dance and Theatre Arts double major. She grew up training in musical theatre, liturgical, concert and commercial dance and through those experiences derived a passion for storytelling and spreading joy. She has performed in and choreographed many shows throughout her time at LMU including choreographing DRP’s Big Fish and …Spelling Bee and co-choreographed a piece for a Dance Department concert that was selected to be shown at ACDA. Her work aims to inspire reflection, community, and joy.
SOUND MIXER: Originally hailing from New York City and currently residing in Chicago, Daniel is a double major in Recording Arts and Economics at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He’s super passionate about both production Sound and post-production Sound Design, having done sound work for nearly dozens of student films during his college career. He’s also very accomplished in economics, having recently conducted a research project in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State focusing on infectious disease spread in sub-saharan Africa. Most of all he enjoys helping tell impactful stories through his contribution of sound, elevating the voices of those with clear passion and unique visions.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Simon Blaustein is a Director of Photography from the suburbs of Chicago and a 4th year Film & Television Production student at LMU. His values of Quality, Purpose, and People, along with a love for collaboration makes Through the Satin Ribbon a perfect fit! Combining his experience in Narrative and Reality makes this venture into Documentary exciting. His love for working with visionary Directors like Izzy, and to be trusted behind the camera drives him to make something truly special.
MORE CREW TO COME!!!
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The stage is empty. A single spotlight illuminates the worn wooden floor where countless dancers have leaped, spun, dreamed, and cried.
For these dancers, ballet is more than movement - it’s memory, identity and home.
Family.
As the lights rise, silence lingers. A lone silhouette stands center stage, its details obscured. Then, she moves—graceful, deliberate. A young woman, twenty-one years old: Sarah Hutter.
For Sarah, ballet was a world of discipline and devotion, stitched into every ribbon of her pointe shoes. But what happens when you step away from the barre? When the music fades, does the rhythm ever truly leave you?
Through the Satin Ribbon is a deeply personal 6-minute documentary that explores Sarah’s journey beyond the studio as she discovers that dance is not simply an art form, but a lifelong bond between family, love and self-discovery.
LOVE AND FAMILY INTERTWINED WITH PAIN THROUGH A POETIC DOCUMENTARY
Through the Satin Ribbon delves deep into the enduring theme of pushing through the pain. Ballet is one of the most controversial forms of dance due to the pain it brings the person partaking in the sport. However, if it brings so much pain why do people still do it? That is what Through the Satin Ribbon hopes to uncover.
This documentary will push the boundaries of a conventional way to tell a story. It will evoke emotion through dance, much similar to how it feels when a dancer is performing on stage.
There are multiple reasons why I am telling this story. The simplest being my admiration for Sarah, and the work that she puts into every project that she puts her mind to. I have never seen her half-heartedly attempt any situation, from choir to working at the university paper, she is always on her A Game, and doing so with a smile.
But deeper than that is what family means to me. My mom has been there whenever she could, whether flying home last minute when I was given the Once in Royal David solo at my school’s Christmas Concert, to traveling all the way to Los Angeles to see me perform in Carrie: The Musical. She has been my biggest supporter and advocate, and without her I would not be pursuing my dreams. I hope to show my love for my own family through creating a beautiful homage to Sarah and hers.
I also used to dance growing up, and it still plays a fundamental part of who I am. While I am the only one in my family to pursue musical theater, I understand the struggle of having to balance your dreams and your reality, and how your love for that dream changes as your relationship does with it.
In conclusion, Through the Satin Ribbon is a beautiful homage to family and love, all through a shared medium of ballet. I cannot wait to take on this project, and I hope the love that I have for it has seeped into the my final version of the documentary.
I am beyond excited to bring this beautiful memoir of Sarah's relationship with ballet to life. It's a celebration of family, hardships and love, as Sarah dances through every area of her life. This is a documentary, ultimately, for family, about family.
- Izzy Silver
Sarah is a senior at Loyola Marymount University, studying economics with a minor in philosophy. She is also the Editor in Chief of the Loyolan (university newspaper). Sarah has been dancing since the age of 3, when she joined her small local YMCA for tap/ballet classes. She would then go on to become the face of New Ballet, a new ballet school based in San Jose, California.
Please Follow & Share!
And thank you for being a part of the Through the Satin Ribbon family <3
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Post-Production
Costs $525
This will allow the team to create a professional finish with original music to enhance the documentary!
Travel
Costs $800
Mama Hutter is a pivotal part of the documentary - let’s get her in LA for it!
Contingency Fund
Costs $500
For emergencies in case anything happens during the shooting process!
Meals & Crafty
Costs $275
This donation will ensure that the team gets nice and healthy food/snacks for their long shoot days!
Film Festival Submissions
Costs $350
We hope to give Sarah's story the recognition it deserves, as well as the crews, by submitting Through the Satin Ribbon to festivals!
Share this update!
About This Team
DIRECTOR: Izzy Silver is a Film & TV Production and Theatre student at Loyola Marymount University, LA. Born and raised in London (Richmond specifically for the fans of Ted Lasso) Izzy has always loved learning about other people’s stories and providing platforms for them to be told. Coming from a background of theatre and music, she believes that traditional storytelling should always have a form of magic, something she is super excited to bring to her newest project: Through the Satin Ribbon, coming Spring 2025.
PRODUCER: Kelsey Sha is a Film & TV Production student at Loyola Marymount University, LA. Born in New York City and having grown up in China, Hong Kong, and California, Kelsey comes from a culturally diverse background. With a foundation in STEM, she has strong organizational skills and is adept at creative problem-solving. She is a versatile writer, director and producer driven by a fervent commitment to bring vision-filled projects to life. Her works as a producer have received awards at numerous film festivals such as LA Shorts and Avignon International Film Festival.
PRODUCER: Lisa Shomi is a second-year MFA candidate in Film and TV Production at Loyola Marymount University, specializing in producing. She has produced several student films, managing creative teams to bring diverse stories to life. As a Japanese American filmmaker, she earned her BA from Aoyama Gakuin University in 2022, where she focused on multiculturalism in Japan’s mono-ethnic society. Her work including produced projects explores themes of individuality and cultural diversity, reflecting her passion for creating meaningful, inclusive narratives.
CHOREOGRAPHER: Stephanie Benson is a Senior Dance and Theatre Arts double major. She grew up training in musical theatre, liturgical, concert and commercial dance and through those experiences derived a passion for storytelling and spreading joy. She has performed in and choreographed many shows throughout her time at LMU including choreographing DRP’s Big Fish and …Spelling Bee and co-choreographed a piece for a Dance Department concert that was selected to be shown at ACDA. Her work aims to inspire reflection, community, and joy.
SOUND MIXER: Originally hailing from New York City and currently residing in Chicago, Daniel is a double major in Recording Arts and Economics at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He’s super passionate about both production Sound and post-production Sound Design, having done sound work for nearly dozens of student films during his college career. He’s also very accomplished in economics, having recently conducted a research project in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State focusing on infectious disease spread in sub-saharan Africa. Most of all he enjoys helping tell impactful stories through his contribution of sound, elevating the voices of those with clear passion and unique visions.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Simon Blaustein is a Director of Photography from the suburbs of Chicago and a 4th year Film & Television Production student at LMU. His values of Quality, Purpose, and People, along with a love for collaboration makes Through the Satin Ribbon a perfect fit! Combining his experience in Narrative and Reality makes this venture into Documentary exciting. His love for working with visionary Directors like Izzy, and to be trusted behind the camera drives him to make something truly special.
MORE CREW TO COME!!!