How To Date Again (formerly Totally Ghosted)
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Romantic Comedy
Hey friends! Rob Mor here. As many of you know, I lost my wife, Noel, to ovarian cancer in 2019 after a two year battle. My daughter and I have rebuilt our lives without her and making films about grief has been the most cathartic experience for me. TOTALLY GHOSTED explores love, loss, and healing.
How To Date Again (formerly Totally Ghosted)
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Romantic Comedy
Green Light
This campaign raised $16,008 for pre-production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Hey friends! Rob Mor here. As many of you know, I lost my wife, Noel, to ovarian cancer in 2019 after a two year battle. My daughter and I have rebuilt our lives without her and making films about grief has been the most cathartic experience for me. TOTALLY GHOSTED explores love, loss, and healing.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
After my wife, Noel, passed away, I downloaded a dating app for the first time in my life. Noel and I met when we were only 22, a few years before the first dating apps even existed. I recall swiping on Bumble wishing "what if Noel's face popped up?" I wanted her to come back so badly. She was my best friend and the mother of my child. It finally dawned on me - what if this were to happen? What if I could actually go on a date with Noel? What would she tell me? How would she help me grieve, grow, and essentially move on to find new love?
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I pitched the idea to one of my best friends in Los Angeles, Luke Hanlein, and with his blessing, I decided to fully finance, write, produce, and star in the short film, Ghosted, with the help of Sam Milman & Peter Vass (Bad Weather Films). Ghosted (the short) received 15+ awards and was accepted into 20+ film festivals. And every time the short was watched, audiences said, "you should turn this into a feature."
Fast forward to 2025, I return from SXSW destined to make this into a feature film. My fearless friend and producer of the short and this feature, Josette Eales, connected me with Matt Flanders to come on to help button up the feature screenplay and direct. And that's when it happened: the feature script that I had been writing for three years finally worked! Matt was able to tinker with the storyline just enough that I finally said - this is it, we have a movie!
So - why do this? Why raise $20,000 on Seed & Spark? Back in 2018/2019, I launched a GoFundMe to help with Noel's medical expenses. The turnout was far more than I ever could have expected. The outpouring of support was unbelievable and we raised over $117,000 via GoFundMe. So I figured, I might as well see if I can get to $20,000 for this film. I plan on investing $30,000 (thanks Bitcoin) and I am trying to raise an additional $200,000 from production companies and other investors. Total we need to shoot the film is $250,000 and we need it fast!
Ultimately, I am so grateful for filmmaking and storytelling for nothing quite helps me heal better than sharing my journey with all of you. That said, any contributions are appreciated as well as blasting the campaign out on your socials! Sending lots of love and strength to you all!
Xo,
Rob aka DadBob
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Package
Costs $15,000
Our camera package quote came in at around $15,000. We plan to shoot this on the Sony Venice so it will be considered for distribution!
Location Expenses
Costs $2,500
On average, 1 location costs anywhere between $500-$20,000 per day to shoot. This would help us secure 2 or 3 small locations.
Actor Payroll Processing
Costs $2,500
In order for us to shoot his film SAG and get the actors we want to support the film, we need to go with a SAG payroll company.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
ROB MOR
Writer, Producer, Starring (MICHAEL)
Rob has produced and starred in countless projects working with such companies as Netflix, Apple, Disney/Nat Geo, CBS, and Lionsgate. Rob studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and recently won Best Actor at the Los Angeles Film Awards for his work in Ghosted (the short). Rob also is the Founder and CEO of Tallboy, an award-winning creative marketing agency based in Los Angeles. Rob lost his wife, Noel, to ovarian cancer in 2019 and wrote Ghosted in hopes of reconnecting with her memory and spreading awareness about grief.
MATT FLANDERS
Writer/Director
Matt Flanders is an independent writer, director, and producer. He is currently producing THE FARNSWORTH HOUSE, written and directed by Richard Press and starring Elizabeth Debicki and Ralph Fiennes. He is also the writer and director of the upcoming black comedy IT WAS A BLAST, starring Zosia Mamet, Andrew Rannells, Conrad Ricamora, Evan Jonigkeit, and Zoe Chao. Other producing credits include Tony Stone’s TED K starring Sharlto Copley (Panorama, Berlinale), Danny Sangra’s GOLDBRICKS IN BLOOM, and Alexandra Boyd’s WIDOW’S WALK.
NATASHA LORING
Starring (LEIGH)
Natasha Loring is a South African actress. She first gained prominence through her roles in the films The Dinosaur Project and Zulu, and the E4 comedy-drama Beaver Falls. She won a SAFTA for her performance in the Showmax thriller Dam
JOHNNO WILSON
Starring (XANDER)
Johnno Wilson is an actor and comedian based in Los Angeles. He is best know for playing "Perry St. James" on Showtime's acclaimed comedy series I Love That for You starring Vanessa Bayer and Molly Shannon. He is also known for his roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Raven's Home, and had two network tests for Saturday Night Live after finishing his tenure as a member of The Groundlings Sunday Company. He has amassed over a half a million followers on Instagram and Tik Tok, and is known for his comedy sketches and celebrity impressions, which he currently performs on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM.
JOSETTE EALES
Producer
After her Short film 'A Shame' received awards at The Los Angeles International Film Festival, Mammoth Film Festival and Pasadena International Film Festival she went on to write, direct and produce her first feature 'Mein Soldat'. The WW2 drama shot in the Austrian Alps last summer and is currently in post production. Her Academy Nicholl qualifying script 'Life at the End of the World' and her Vision Fest winning script 'Desert Bird' are currently in development with Eales attached to direct. Eales adapted Robert Lukins' award winning novel 'Loveland' for two time Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver; the project is currently being set up with the intent to start production later this year.
LUKE HANLEIN
Director of Photography
Luke is a talented cinematographer who is currently DP’ing the new Def Leppard documentary set to release in 2026.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
After my wife, Noel, passed away, I downloaded a dating app for the first time in my life. Noel and I met when we were only 22, a few years before the first dating apps even existed. I recall swiping on Bumble wishing "what if Noel's face popped up?" I wanted her to come back so badly. She was my best friend and the mother of my child. It finally dawned on me - what if this were to happen? What if I could actually go on a date with Noel? What would she tell me? How would she help me grieve, grow, and essentially move on to find new love?
I pitched the idea to one of my best friends in Los Angeles, Luke Hanlein, and with his blessing, I decided to fully finance, write, produce, and star in the short film, Ghosted, with the help of Sam Milman & Peter Vass (Bad Weather Films). Ghosted (the short) received 15+ awards and was accepted into 20+ film festivals. And every time the short was watched, audiences said, "you should turn this into a feature."
Fast forward to 2025, I return from SXSW destined to make this into a feature film. My fearless friend and producer of the short and this feature, Josette Eales, connected me with Matt Flanders to come on to help button up the feature screenplay and direct. And that's when it happened: the feature script that I had been writing for three years finally worked! Matt was able to tinker with the storyline just enough that I finally said - this is it, we have a movie!
So - why do this? Why raise $20,000 on Seed & Spark? Back in 2018/2019, I launched a GoFundMe to help with Noel's medical expenses. The turnout was far more than I ever could have expected. The outpouring of support was unbelievable and we raised over $117,000 via GoFundMe. So I figured, I might as well see if I can get to $20,000 for this film. I plan on investing $30,000 (thanks Bitcoin) and I am trying to raise an additional $200,000 from production companies and other investors. Total we need to shoot the film is $250,000 and we need it fast!
Ultimately, I am so grateful for filmmaking and storytelling for nothing quite helps me heal better than sharing my journey with all of you. That said, any contributions are appreciated as well as blasting the campaign out on your socials! Sending lots of love and strength to you all!
Xo,
Rob aka DadBob
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Package
Costs $15,000
Our camera package quote came in at around $15,000. We plan to shoot this on the Sony Venice so it will be considered for distribution!
Location Expenses
Costs $2,500
On average, 1 location costs anywhere between $500-$20,000 per day to shoot. This would help us secure 2 or 3 small locations.
Actor Payroll Processing
Costs $2,500
In order for us to shoot his film SAG and get the actors we want to support the film, we need to go with a SAG payroll company.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
ROB MOR
Writer, Producer, Starring (MICHAEL)
Rob has produced and starred in countless projects working with such companies as Netflix, Apple, Disney/Nat Geo, CBS, and Lionsgate. Rob studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and recently won Best Actor at the Los Angeles Film Awards for his work in Ghosted (the short). Rob also is the Founder and CEO of Tallboy, an award-winning creative marketing agency based in Los Angeles. Rob lost his wife, Noel, to ovarian cancer in 2019 and wrote Ghosted in hopes of reconnecting with her memory and spreading awareness about grief.
MATT FLANDERS
Writer/Director
Matt Flanders is an independent writer, director, and producer. He is currently producing THE FARNSWORTH HOUSE, written and directed by Richard Press and starring Elizabeth Debicki and Ralph Fiennes. He is also the writer and director of the upcoming black comedy IT WAS A BLAST, starring Zosia Mamet, Andrew Rannells, Conrad Ricamora, Evan Jonigkeit, and Zoe Chao. Other producing credits include Tony Stone’s TED K starring Sharlto Copley (Panorama, Berlinale), Danny Sangra’s GOLDBRICKS IN BLOOM, and Alexandra Boyd’s WIDOW’S WALK.
NATASHA LORING
Starring (LEIGH)
Natasha Loring is a South African actress. She first gained prominence through her roles in the films The Dinosaur Project and Zulu, and the E4 comedy-drama Beaver Falls. She won a SAFTA for her performance in the Showmax thriller Dam
JOHNNO WILSON
Starring (XANDER)
Johnno Wilson is an actor and comedian based in Los Angeles. He is best know for playing "Perry St. James" on Showtime's acclaimed comedy series I Love That for You starring Vanessa Bayer and Molly Shannon. He is also known for his roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Raven's Home, and had two network tests for Saturday Night Live after finishing his tenure as a member of The Groundlings Sunday Company. He has amassed over a half a million followers on Instagram and Tik Tok, and is known for his comedy sketches and celebrity impressions, which he currently performs on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM.
JOSETTE EALES
Producer
After her Short film 'A Shame' received awards at The Los Angeles International Film Festival, Mammoth Film Festival and Pasadena International Film Festival she went on to write, direct and produce her first feature 'Mein Soldat'. The WW2 drama shot in the Austrian Alps last summer and is currently in post production. Her Academy Nicholl qualifying script 'Life at the End of the World' and her Vision Fest winning script 'Desert Bird' are currently in development with Eales attached to direct. Eales adapted Robert Lukins' award winning novel 'Loveland' for two time Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver; the project is currently being set up with the intent to start production later this year.
LUKE HANLEIN
Director of Photography
Luke is a talented cinematographer who is currently DP’ing the new Def Leppard documentary set to release in 2026.