We Liked Your Vibe
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
LGBTQ, Thriller
Obsession and jealousy sweep Nova out of her break-up blues in this psychosexual female-gaze thriller. WE LIKED YOUR VIBE tests the limits of our collective desiring gaze in the age of digital oversaturation.
We Liked Your Vibe
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
LGBTQ, Thriller
1 Campaigns | California, United States
42 supporters | followers
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$4,290
Goal: $7,000 for post-production
Obsession and jealousy sweep Nova out of her break-up blues in this psychosexual female-gaze thriller. WE LIKED YOUR VIBE tests the limits of our collective desiring gaze in the age of digital oversaturation.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Nova, an earnest aspiring actress, just wants to be kissed. After a rough breakup and slew of tough auditions, her wish is granted when she’s seduced by the unbelievably hot queer couple of every Silver Lake baddie’s wildest fantasies: Margot and Toni. You might recognize them from their viral side hustle–but we hope, for your sake, that you don’t.
They invite her to their Den and things get freaky. It’s the best sex she’s ever had–Nova can’t believe her luck.
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And neither can Toni. Having lived in Margot’s shadow for years, Nova is the first third that actually seems to be interested–and maybe even care about her. Their connection is undeniable.
Not used to losing her iron grip on their practiced threesome dynamic, Margot starts to unravel at the thought of Toni’s autonomy evolving beyond her reach. The consequences of Margot’s jealousy threaten to destroy Toni’s financial stability and Nova’s future in this psychosexual thriller.
WE LIKED YOUR VIBE is the first-born child of Girl Films Collective, a women-led, LA-based film collective founded by three besties–Sadie Abernathy, Lily Yuh Bradfield, and Carissa Clough.
While the three of us attended the same school–Vassar College– fate didn’t bring us together until post-grad. We found each other shortly after independently moving to Los Angeles for film, only to discover that we each lived mere blocks from one another–call it destiny!
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The creative collaboration we cultivated for WE LIKED YOUR VIBE has quickly blossomed into a strong community of young female filmmakers. We are ridiculously grateful that the universe brought us together and are excited to launch our film collective with the premiere of this short!
Check it out at girlfilmscollective.com and @girlfilmscollective on Instagram.
WE LIKED YOUR VIBE was born under a bush of bougainvillea on a smoke break in Sunset Junction. I had been yearning to create something that felt distinctly woman, distinctly female-gaze, potentially about the queer community. After moving to LA from Brooklyn where I was born and raised, I had begun to notice a certain vibe (if I might) that permeated the progressive queer circles I inhabited. These communities, while incredibly uplifting, loving, freeing, also have a darker side — one of intense obsession in self-perception, of codependence, even at times manipulation, all rooted in the patriarchy (isn’t it always). As someone who identifies as queer, I wanted to explore that — how patriarchal society has pushed women to turn on one another, even in their most sacred of spaces.
The couple our film follows, Toni and Margot, profit off the destruction of other women. Why would they enact this violence? This personal, purposeful violence? And then what happens when there is a real connection? This film hinges upon that moment, where Toni is pulled momentarily out of the societal trap she has ensnared herself in – through the abetting and manipulation of chaotic, control-obsessed Margot – by the connection with another woman, Nova. The radical evil of codependence: though in this open business relationship of sorts, Margot is unable to accept that Toni might be actually interested in another woman, that she might be an autonomous human outside of their partnership.
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As we discussed the film more and more, the producers and I (my dear friends, Carissa and Sadie) started to dream of a process that felt wholly collaborative and as un-patriarchal as the film we were making. This desire gave way naturally to a largely female cast and crew, majority female department heads, and the kind of filmmaking I always dreamed of. The community we built continues to grow more supportive, collaborative, and safe in a way I had never experienced in the filmmaking industry.
-2.jpg)
The emotional violence of the film connected us all, as we felt the weight of handling the subject matter with grace. It’s ugly, this kind of violence. Insidious. It asks us to put ourselves in the position of tearing a fellow woman down. Because haven’t we all done this, at our lowest? I know I have. It’s uncomfortable to explore, to sit in, because it is violence we have caused against our own selves. In this thriller, the monster is not hiding under the bed. It is personally invited to infect our sacred communities. It is in our own hearts, in our minds, at our lowest moments. And that is the scariest part.
We Liked Your Vibe is currently in post-production and we are seeking funds to assist with back-end pay, finishing, and festival distribution.
Girl Films is proud of our micro-budget filmmaking abilities! We are so grateful to our team for pooling resources together to make art–that’s the heart of our film collective! We believe that you don’t need much to tell a great story. See our budget breakdown below:
Your support will launch our film across the finish line and help ensure that our message reaches audiences around the world. Once our film completes the finishing stages, we will submit to festivals to spread awareness of the cultural consequences of fetishization and revenge porn, as well as to promote our mission at Girl Films Collective. Your support will not only help this project, but will also directly impact an expanding community of female filmmakers! You will soon be able to watch WE LIKED YOUR VIBE through a private screening link or at our LA donors private screening.
Thank you so much for your support--whether through donations, sharing our campaign online, or simply manifesting our success. We are incredibly grateful for this experience and opportunity and can't wait to share our film with you!
Want to share our mission? Simply copy the URL for our campaign, paste to social media, and include this message below!
"Check out this female-led, queer thriller short film WE LIKED YOUR VIBE on Seed&Spark! The filmmakers of LA-based Girl Films Collective are seeking funds to support their mission of bringing awareness to the fetishization of women-loving-women relationships in the digital age. Their film explores these effects while also being a thrilling watch! They need your support--whether in the form of donations or sharing their campaign with friends."
To pledge a donation--check out our wishlist page.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @welikedyourvibe and @girlfilmscollective to find out more and share our posts with your friends!
we <3 u
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Equiptment
Costs $2,500
Lights, lenses, and grip were needed to get the shots of our dreams.
Finishing: Sound & Color
Costs $2,000
While we are a talented bunch, we need some help to perfect our piece!
Crafty & Catering
Costs $1,000
Our talented friends gave their time and energy free of charge, but we thought it only fair to feed them while they worked.
Props & Set
Costs $200
Fortunately, we filmed in zero-cost locations, but there are some things that money just CAN buy.
Festival Submissions and Fees
Costs $500
As young filmmakers the most important way to showcase our talents and make new connections in the industry is through festivals.
Share this update!
About This Team
Lily Yuh Bradfield
Writer/Director
Lily Yuh Bradfield is one of the Co-Founders of Girl Films Collective, an LA-based collective formed to create and uplift the community of female filmmakers. She holds a B.A. in Media Studies and Film from Vassar College, where she wrote and directed multiple short films during her tenure, culminating in her thesis Liberal Arts Land, which explores the complicated and comedic experience of being a mixed-race student at a predominantly white institution. Her Korean and Swedish heritage influence her work greatly, though she is wary of showing her halmony this new project. Lily strives to keep telling stories that complicate the perception of the mixed, queer experience. Additionally, her prose work can be found in both print and online publications of the esteemed Cultured Magazine, and literary magazines such as Deep Overstock. Check out everything and more at lilybradfield.com.
Sadie Abernathy
Producer
Sadie Abernathy is one of the Co-Founders of Girl Films Collective and an established producer. Her most notable work includes Associate Producing and Assistant Editing Jane Against the World, a feature-length documentary directed by Emmy-winner Judd Ehrlish, set to premiere in 2025. As well as, Associate produced FOUND Magazine’s docuseries, Executive Produced by the Duplass Brothers, and Directed by Emmy-Winner Davy Rothbart. Sadie hopes to continue to use film to showcase unrepresented communities and highlight the complexity of the human experience.
Carissa Clough
Producer
Carissa Clough is one of the Co-Founders of Girl Films Collective. She holds a B.A. in Film from Vassar College where her journey in filmmaking began. She wrote and directed several short films–most notably her thesis film, Memoriam. Her professional experience in film ranges from Associate Producing a feature-length experimental documentary, to podcast video editing, to her current position coordinating at Fourth Wall Management–a boutique management company representing writers and directors–where she’s gaining incredible knowledge of the industry side of things. She is thrilled to continue creating on all fronts–producing, writing, and directing.
Ian Herz
Director of Photography
Ian Herz is a freelance director of photography and colorist based in Los Angeles. He has shot music videos for labels such as Nettwerk Music Group and Megaforce Records, receiving an achievement in music video award at the Bend Film Festival. A recent short film he shot, “Pastiche,” has won numerous awards at festivals including best student film at the Big Apple Film Festival and was an official selection to the Hudson Valley Fill Festival.
Grace Westlin
Nova
Grace Westlin is an actor, filmmaker, and illustrator based in Los Angeles. Her films have received awards at festivals such as the Rhode Island International Film Festival, WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, Paris Film Awards, and PROOF Film Fest: Powered by the American Cinematheque. You can find her work at gracewestlin.com.
Sofia O'Connell
Toni
Born and raised in the small town of Mesilla, New Mexico, Sofía worked diligently in school with her mind made up at a young age on becoming a professional actor. At the age of 16 years old, she graduated high school and left home to attend a 2-year film internship. After completing the program, she relocated to Los Angeles to begin working as an actor. Not long after, she obtained a job in the video game industry where she worked as a producer for several years. Since December of 2023, Sofía has focused solely on her career as an actor, and thus since then, has had the most rewarding year of her career yet. She had the pleasure of working on many student films, an independent feature film and several independent short films -- including "We Liked Your Vibe", which was her lead role debut. She credits the extraordinary director, producing team and cast for what was certainly a life-changing experience and looks forward to another year of career firsts!
Tess Dickstein
Margot
Tess is an actor and singer-songwriter with credits in productions like Wicked and Grease. Currently pursuing her education at NYU with a focus on Family Violence Prevention, she has returned to acting with a passion for drama, sci-fi, and comedy. Tess's creativity and dedication drive her journey in both the performing arts and advocacy.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Nova, an earnest aspiring actress, just wants to be kissed. After a rough breakup and slew of tough auditions, her wish is granted when she’s seduced by the unbelievably hot queer couple of every Silver Lake baddie’s wildest fantasies: Margot and Toni. You might recognize them from their viral side hustle–but we hope, for your sake, that you don’t.
They invite her to their Den and things get freaky. It’s the best sex she’s ever had–Nova can’t believe her luck.
And neither can Toni. Having lived in Margot’s shadow for years, Nova is the first third that actually seems to be interested–and maybe even care about her. Their connection is undeniable.
Not used to losing her iron grip on their practiced threesome dynamic, Margot starts to unravel at the thought of Toni’s autonomy evolving beyond her reach. The consequences of Margot’s jealousy threaten to destroy Toni’s financial stability and Nova’s future in this psychosexual thriller.
WE LIKED YOUR VIBE is the first-born child of Girl Films Collective, a women-led, LA-based film collective founded by three besties–Sadie Abernathy, Lily Yuh Bradfield, and Carissa Clough.
While the three of us attended the same school–Vassar College– fate didn’t bring us together until post-grad. We found each other shortly after independently moving to Los Angeles for film, only to discover that we each lived mere blocks from one another–call it destiny!
The creative collaboration we cultivated for WE LIKED YOUR VIBE has quickly blossomed into a strong community of young female filmmakers. We are ridiculously grateful that the universe brought us together and are excited to launch our film collective with the premiere of this short!
Check it out at girlfilmscollective.com and @girlfilmscollective on Instagram.
WE LIKED YOUR VIBE was born under a bush of bougainvillea on a smoke break in Sunset Junction. I had been yearning to create something that felt distinctly woman, distinctly female-gaze, potentially about the queer community. After moving to LA from Brooklyn where I was born and raised, I had begun to notice a certain vibe (if I might) that permeated the progressive queer circles I inhabited. These communities, while incredibly uplifting, loving, freeing, also have a darker side — one of intense obsession in self-perception, of codependence, even at times manipulation, all rooted in the patriarchy (isn’t it always). As someone who identifies as queer, I wanted to explore that — how patriarchal society has pushed women to turn on one another, even in their most sacred of spaces.
The couple our film follows, Toni and Margot, profit off the destruction of other women. Why would they enact this violence? This personal, purposeful violence? And then what happens when there is a real connection? This film hinges upon that moment, where Toni is pulled momentarily out of the societal trap she has ensnared herself in – through the abetting and manipulation of chaotic, control-obsessed Margot – by the connection with another woman, Nova. The radical evil of codependence: though in this open business relationship of sorts, Margot is unable to accept that Toni might be actually interested in another woman, that she might be an autonomous human outside of their partnership.
As we discussed the film more and more, the producers and I (my dear friends, Carissa and Sadie) started to dream of a process that felt wholly collaborative and as un-patriarchal as the film we were making. This desire gave way naturally to a largely female cast and crew, majority female department heads, and the kind of filmmaking I always dreamed of. The community we built continues to grow more supportive, collaborative, and safe in a way I had never experienced in the filmmaking industry.
The emotional violence of the film connected us all, as we felt the weight of handling the subject matter with grace. It’s ugly, this kind of violence. Insidious. It asks us to put ourselves in the position of tearing a fellow woman down. Because haven’t we all done this, at our lowest? I know I have. It’s uncomfortable to explore, to sit in, because it is violence we have caused against our own selves. In this thriller, the monster is not hiding under the bed. It is personally invited to infect our sacred communities. It is in our own hearts, in our minds, at our lowest moments. And that is the scariest part.
We Liked Your Vibe is currently in post-production and we are seeking funds to assist with back-end pay, finishing, and festival distribution.
Girl Films is proud of our micro-budget filmmaking abilities! We are so grateful to our team for pooling resources together to make art–that’s the heart of our film collective! We believe that you don’t need much to tell a great story. See our budget breakdown below:
Your support will launch our film across the finish line and help ensure that our message reaches audiences around the world. Once our film completes the finishing stages, we will submit to festivals to spread awareness of the cultural consequences of fetishization and revenge porn, as well as to promote our mission at Girl Films Collective. Your support will not only help this project, but will also directly impact an expanding community of female filmmakers! You will soon be able to watch WE LIKED YOUR VIBE through a private screening link or at our LA donors private screening.
Thank you so much for your support--whether through donations, sharing our campaign online, or simply manifesting our success. We are incredibly grateful for this experience and opportunity and can't wait to share our film with you!
Want to share our mission? Simply copy the URL for our campaign, paste to social media, and include this message below!
"Check out this female-led, queer thriller short film WE LIKED YOUR VIBE on Seed&Spark! The filmmakers of LA-based Girl Films Collective are seeking funds to support their mission of bringing awareness to the fetishization of women-loving-women relationships in the digital age. Their film explores these effects while also being a thrilling watch! They need your support--whether in the form of donations or sharing their campaign with friends."
To pledge a donation--check out our wishlist page.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @welikedyourvibe and @girlfilmscollective to find out more and share our posts with your friends!
we <3 u
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Equiptment
Costs $2,500
Lights, lenses, and grip were needed to get the shots of our dreams.
Finishing: Sound & Color
Costs $2,000
While we are a talented bunch, we need some help to perfect our piece!
Crafty & Catering
Costs $1,000
Our talented friends gave their time and energy free of charge, but we thought it only fair to feed them while they worked.
Props & Set
Costs $200
Fortunately, we filmed in zero-cost locations, but there are some things that money just CAN buy.
Festival Submissions and Fees
Costs $500
As young filmmakers the most important way to showcase our talents and make new connections in the industry is through festivals.
Share this update!
About This Team
Lily Yuh Bradfield
Writer/Director
Lily Yuh Bradfield is one of the Co-Founders of Girl Films Collective, an LA-based collective formed to create and uplift the community of female filmmakers. She holds a B.A. in Media Studies and Film from Vassar College, where she wrote and directed multiple short films during her tenure, culminating in her thesis Liberal Arts Land, which explores the complicated and comedic experience of being a mixed-race student at a predominantly white institution. Her Korean and Swedish heritage influence her work greatly, though she is wary of showing her halmony this new project. Lily strives to keep telling stories that complicate the perception of the mixed, queer experience. Additionally, her prose work can be found in both print and online publications of the esteemed Cultured Magazine, and literary magazines such as Deep Overstock. Check out everything and more at lilybradfield.com.
Sadie Abernathy
Producer
Sadie Abernathy is one of the Co-Founders of Girl Films Collective and an established producer. Her most notable work includes Associate Producing and Assistant Editing Jane Against the World, a feature-length documentary directed by Emmy-winner Judd Ehrlish, set to premiere in 2025. As well as, Associate produced FOUND Magazine’s docuseries, Executive Produced by the Duplass Brothers, and Directed by Emmy-Winner Davy Rothbart. Sadie hopes to continue to use film to showcase unrepresented communities and highlight the complexity of the human experience.
Carissa Clough
Producer
Carissa Clough is one of the Co-Founders of Girl Films Collective. She holds a B.A. in Film from Vassar College where her journey in filmmaking began. She wrote and directed several short films–most notably her thesis film, Memoriam. Her professional experience in film ranges from Associate Producing a feature-length experimental documentary, to podcast video editing, to her current position coordinating at Fourth Wall Management–a boutique management company representing writers and directors–where she’s gaining incredible knowledge of the industry side of things. She is thrilled to continue creating on all fronts–producing, writing, and directing.
Ian Herz
Director of Photography
Ian Herz is a freelance director of photography and colorist based in Los Angeles. He has shot music videos for labels such as Nettwerk Music Group and Megaforce Records, receiving an achievement in music video award at the Bend Film Festival. A recent short film he shot, “Pastiche,” has won numerous awards at festivals including best student film at the Big Apple Film Festival and was an official selection to the Hudson Valley Fill Festival.
Grace Westlin
Nova
Grace Westlin is an actor, filmmaker, and illustrator based in Los Angeles. Her films have received awards at festivals such as the Rhode Island International Film Festival, WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, Paris Film Awards, and PROOF Film Fest: Powered by the American Cinematheque. You can find her work at gracewestlin.com.
Sofia O'Connell
Toni
Born and raised in the small town of Mesilla, New Mexico, Sofía worked diligently in school with her mind made up at a young age on becoming a professional actor. At the age of 16 years old, she graduated high school and left home to attend a 2-year film internship. After completing the program, she relocated to Los Angeles to begin working as an actor. Not long after, she obtained a job in the video game industry where she worked as a producer for several years. Since December of 2023, Sofía has focused solely on her career as an actor, and thus since then, has had the most rewarding year of her career yet. She had the pleasure of working on many student films, an independent feature film and several independent short films -- including "We Liked Your Vibe", which was her lead role debut. She credits the extraordinary director, producing team and cast for what was certainly a life-changing experience and looks forward to another year of career firsts!
Tess Dickstein
Margot
Tess is an actor and singer-songwriter with credits in productions like Wicked and Grease. Currently pursuing her education at NYU with a focus on Family Violence Prevention, she has returned to acting with a passion for drama, sci-fi, and comedy. Tess's creativity and dedication drive her journey in both the performing arts and advocacy.