It’s time for a film that reflects unwavering resilience in the face of Covid-19. With a little bit of innovation and a lot-a-bit of safety, our student film will deliver a message of optimism in an era of communal adversity. Together, we can do this!
It’s time for a film that reflects unwavering resilience in the face of Covid-19. With a little bit of innovation and a lot-a-bit of safety, our student film will deliver a message of optimism in an era of communal adversity. Together, we can do this!
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Story
Mission Statement
Waiting on Host seeks to give a face to the lives and livelihoods of those affected by Covid-19. Highlighting the resilience of student filmmakers as well, this film reflects the ways we as students have revised, revamped, and revolutionized crafting story in the era of quarantine.About The Project
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Life for professional dancer, Jennifer, is turned upside down when Covid-19 forces the world into quarantine. Between daily video chats with her loved ones and practicing for her upcoming Michael Montoya audition, adapting to quarantine seems easy enough. But when both her grandmother and an opportunity of a lifetime are threatened, Jennifer is forced to make a devastating decision - choosing between her family and her future. Facing these new challenges in her life, Jennifer must dig deep to discover how to stay positive in a time of loss and struggle.
Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives, forcing us to reckon with hardships we never could have imagined. Yet in the midst of struggle, we have proven ourselves unwavering in our abilities to overcome. Waiting on Host tells the story of the peoples’ relentlessness, pioneering a message of positivity during an era of affliction. Our story focuses on a piece of modern adversity all can relate to and reflects what we do not often see in ourselves - strength.
Our team, like you, know first hand how difficult adapting to a pandemic defined world can be. Faced with the possibility of having to place our love of filmmaking on hold, we chose instead to reimagine storytelling and revolutionize the way in which we collaborate. With the right safety measures and a dedication to community responsibility, we believe we can tell a story of resilience and positivity.
We can’t do this without your support! Your pledge will provide us with the ability to rent essential equipment and secure a safe working environment for our cast and crew. Together, we can highlight perseverance in this time of darkness.
Waiting on Host is a short film from students in UCSB’s premier production class. Reflective of the communal adaptation to quarantine that inspired us, our film provides new methods of storytelling in response to Covid-19. Waiting on Host is shot in a first person point of view through the use of a hand-crafted student-engineered camera helmet. We hope to not only transport our audience into Jennifer’s shoes, but to remind them of a time and place when they themselves have had to remain resilient during times of tribulation.
Covid-19 has given us a chance to redefine the process of filmmaking and reflect on what it means to us. With your pledge, we can continue forward with our vision of innovation by securing equipment, PPE, and covid safe locations. It’s time to mobilize! With your support and our knowledge of story, we can create a film for all of us!
To learn more about our incredible crew, please visit the "Team" page!
Incentives
$5
Friend Request
Thank you for supporting us! Expect a shoutout on our social media as a token of our gratitude!
- Social Media Shoutout
$15
You are in Control!
You like tiktok? So do we! Give us a song and choose a crew member to dance on our tiktok @waitingonhost! The power is in your hands.
- Pick the song we dance to on TikTok
- Social Media Shoutout
$25
Send Me the Link
We are so thankful that you have donated to us! As a token of our gratitude, we will send you a private link to the film after its completion and cite your name in the credits as a special thanks!
- Private Link to the Film
- Tik Tok Dance
- Social Media Shoutout
$50
Zoom Date
Meet our editor Dylan Ruebenstahl through a zoom date! Watch the infomercial to find out all about this handsome stud and the opportunity to pick his brains out!
- A Date with our Editor
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
- Private Link to the Film
- Special Thanks in the Credits
Claimed: 4 of 5
$75
Tee it Up
You're amazing! The first 50 to donate $75 will get the official Waiting on Host swag. Along with the shirt, you will also receive:
- Private Link to the Film
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Tik Tok Dance
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 6 of 50
$110
Treat Yo Self
Mix and match two of any of the incentives $100 and cheaper! You want the shirt but not the instagram shout out? Pick what you want! In addition, our very own production designer, Charli Hurley, will draw you a digital, personalized art piece (examples below)!
- Pick and choose your incentives under $100
- Personalized digital photo
Claimed: 3 of 7
$120
JPL Webinar
Talk to our director/writer Jon Peter Lewis over Zoom! Have a 20 minute conversation and ask anything and everything about Waiting on Host. Check out the other items below to find out what completes this digital package!
- 20 minute converstion with Jon Peter Lewis
- Waiting On Host Official T-Shirt
- Private Link to the Film
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Tik Tok Dance
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 10
$175
My Favorite Playlist
Do you like music? We sure do! With your pledge, you will receive the official soundtrack to Waiting on Host, created in part by our director and former American Idol contestant, Jon Peter Lewis!
- Official Waiting on Host Soundtrack
- Official Waiting on Host Tee
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Private Link to film
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
Claimed: 5 of 30
$2,000
You're The Host
Wow! You're a rockstar! Your generosity will live on forever with an Associate Producer IMDb credit! See below to find out what else is included in the "You're the Host" package.
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
- Private Link to the Film
- Official Waiting on Host Tee
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Official Waiting on Host Soundtrack
- Label of Associate Producer on IMDb
Claimed: 0 of 3
$5,000
Big Boss on Screen
You're an angel sent from above and officially the Big Boss on Screen! To prove it, you'll be listed as an Executive Producer on IMDB and be listed as our sole funder of the film with a "Presented By" credit!
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
- Private Link to Film
- Official Waiting on Host Tee
- Official Waiting on Host Soundtrack
- Presented By in the Credits
- Listed as Executive Producer on IMDb
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Friend Request
Thank you for supporting us! Expect a shoutout on our social media as a token of our gratitude!
- Social Media Shoutout
$15
You are in Control!
You like tiktok? So do we! Give us a song and choose a crew member to dance on our tiktok @waitingonhost! The power is in your hands.
- Pick the song we dance to on TikTok
- Social Media Shoutout
$25
Send Me the Link
We are so thankful that you have donated to us! As a token of our gratitude, we will send you a private link to the film after its completion and cite your name in the credits as a special thanks!
- Private Link to the Film
- Tik Tok Dance
- Social Media Shoutout
$50
Zoom Date
Meet our editor Dylan Ruebenstahl through a zoom date! Watch the infomercial to find out all about this handsome stud and the opportunity to pick his brains out!
- A Date with our Editor
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
- Private Link to the Film
- Special Thanks in the Credits
Claimed: 4 of 5
$75
Tee it Up
You're amazing! The first 50 to donate $75 will get the official Waiting on Host swag. Along with the shirt, you will also receive:
- Private Link to the Film
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Tik Tok Dance
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 6 of 50
$110
Treat Yo Self
Mix and match two of any of the incentives $100 and cheaper! You want the shirt but not the instagram shout out? Pick what you want! In addition, our very own production designer, Charli Hurley, will draw you a digital, personalized art piece (examples below)!
- Pick and choose your incentives under $100
- Personalized digital photo
Claimed: 3 of 7
$120
JPL Webinar
Talk to our director/writer Jon Peter Lewis over Zoom! Have a 20 minute conversation and ask anything and everything about Waiting on Host. Check out the other items below to find out what completes this digital package!
- 20 minute converstion with Jon Peter Lewis
- Waiting On Host Official T-Shirt
- Private Link to the Film
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Tik Tok Dance
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 10
$175
My Favorite Playlist
Do you like music? We sure do! With your pledge, you will receive the official soundtrack to Waiting on Host, created in part by our director and former American Idol contestant, Jon Peter Lewis!
- Official Waiting on Host Soundtrack
- Official Waiting on Host Tee
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Private Link to film
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
Claimed: 5 of 30
$2,000
You're The Host
Wow! You're a rockstar! Your generosity will live on forever with an Associate Producer IMDb credit! See below to find out what else is included in the "You're the Host" package.
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
- Private Link to the Film
- Official Waiting on Host Tee
- Special Thanks in the Credits
- Official Waiting on Host Soundtrack
- Label of Associate Producer on IMDb
Claimed: 0 of 3
$5,000
Big Boss on Screen
You're an angel sent from above and officially the Big Boss on Screen! To prove it, you'll be listed as an Executive Producer on IMDB and be listed as our sole funder of the film with a "Presented By" credit!
- Social Media Shoutout
- Tiktok Dance
- Private Link to Film
- Official Waiting on Host Tee
- Official Waiting on Host Soundtrack
- Presented By in the Credits
- Listed as Executive Producer on IMDb
Claimed: 0 of 2
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