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Why Am I Like This?
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Luna's ADHD symptoms are about to be put to the test as she marathon sprints through the most stressful shift at her job and navigates through an irritable LA house party, while the looming deadline for a life-altering art fellowship grows closer. If only she could remember to set a reminder.
Why Am I Like This?
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Andres Rovira
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Luna's ADHD symptoms are about to be put to the test as she marathon sprints through the most stressful shift at her job and navigates through an irritable LA house party, while the looming deadline for a life-altering art fellowship grows closer. If only she could remember to set a reminder.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
This personal film, brought to life by a neurodivergent lead, will deliver an authentic portrayal of ADHD to the big screen. Using sound, color, light, and an animation sequence, we will present the turbulent mosaic of senses that is ADHD, with the mission of empowering those with the disorder.
The Story
Luna has severe ADHD, but she doesn’t know it yet. On this chaotic day, all of her symptoms will be put to the test. From sensory overload to social anxiety, Luna has to marathon sprint through the most stressful shift at her dead-end job and navigate through a highly-irritable LA house party. The clock is ticking as the midnight deadline for a life-altering art fellowship grows closer. But Luna's neurodivergent brain is her own worst enemy and it will ensure that everything falls apart today.
THE TONE
“WHY AM I LIKE THIS?” represents one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. It poses the question: What if all of your self-doubt and supposed flaws that weighed you down your entire life are actually the result of a common illness?
Luna's head is a roller coaster of the senses and we intend to strap you into the front row to witness the turbulent world of ADHD, using razor-sharp editing, cinematic 5.1 mixed sound, and cerebral moments that will remind you of your own humanity. The erratic editing style of jump cuts and cutaways will reflect Luna's scrambled sense of space and time.
And because Luna is an illustrator, her subconscious will appear in the form of an animated sequence, blending live action and 2D characters to elevate the fever dream of her day.
Equal parts comedy, equal parts drama, “Why Am I Like This?” was inspired by quirky, offbeat films such as “Punch Drunk Love," and "Ingrid Goes West," with the dynamic visual style of an Adam McKay film. An ADHD story leans itself organically toward showcasing every sensory element of film and as a result, we hope to make you feel every feeling in your bones. And as Luna discovers her diagnosis, we hope that this film will inspire others to explore their own mental health and realize that they are not alone on this journey of awareness.
THE PLAN
We are currently in the pre-production phase and upon hitting our goal, we plan to kick off production in late October. Your donations will cover the cost of production and post-production, so that we can pay our crew their competitive rates. Because this film is all about the senses, a proper budget will cover the cost of a professional 5.1 mix and a top notch camera department to accurately depict the ADHD experience.
Once we have a completed film, our strategy is to use the short as a proof of concept for the feature film and pilot vision of Luna's overall ADHC journey. And of course, a festival run will be in order to help generate interest among the indie filmmaking community.
OUR WORK
Our shared experience spans across features, shorts, music videos, documentaries and branded content. Take a look at director Andres Rovira's reel below for a feel of what our film will look like. With your help, we can bring the same premium quality to Luna's story.
(Director Andres Rovira and lead actress Jenny Lorenzo, collaborating on set of a Youtube short)
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to sharing this film with you all!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
PRODUCTION
Costs $6,000
This will cover the cost of production which includes crew rates, insurance, crafty (a well fed crew is a happy crew!), props, and way more!
POST-PRODUCTION
Costs $3,000
Post-Production bring it all home and this includes editing, sound mix/foley/design, color, music and all finishing costs.
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
ANDRES ROVIRA, Writer/Director
Andres Rovira is a Cuban-American filmmaker whose writing/directing work spans films, music videos, and branded content for clients such as Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, Forbes, Buzzfeed and Dollar Shave Club.
His scripts have placed in the 2020 Sundance Episodic Fellowship (Finalist), and the 2016 Austin Film Festival (Finalist). His short, “Noche Buena,” premiered at the Miami International Film Festival, was selected for a grant, and aired on PBS’s Latino Experience Showcase.
In 2019, he created and directed the first documentary series for Forbes8, “Titans on the Rocks,” and created the docuseries “Indie Nation,” chronicling filmmakers in Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria.
In 2018, he wrote/directed his first feature film, “Between the Darkness,” starring Lew Temple and Danielle Harris, available on Amazon Prime.
Jenny Lorenzo and Andres Rovira are longtime collaborators!
JENNY LORENZO, Lead Actor/Producer
Jenny Lorenzo is an award-winning actor and content creator who co-founded BuzzFeed's Pero Like. She became a viral sensation with her beloved Cuban Abuela character that has garnered millions of views online, along with her relatable, Latino-based content seen through the comedic and nostalgic lens of a 1st generation Cuban-American—in other words, living in the hyphen.
She is a Tecla Award Best Fictional Character and Creator of the Year recipient as was honored with the NALIP Trailblazer award for her work on Pero Like in 2019. Jenny currently voices multiple recurring characters on shows such as Cartoon Network's Victor & Valentino, HBOMax's Jellystone, and Netflix Jr's Sharkdog. You can also find her hosting What's Up, Disney+, a show on the official Disney+ YouTube channel, and the Hyphenated podcast alongside Venezuelan comedian Joanna Hausmann.
ERNESTO PRIETO, Director of Photography
Ernesto is a Cuban American director of photography who has shot projects ranging from digital, reality, and documentary, to narrative, music videos, and commercial.
His work has been viewed millions of times on various platforms, with one of his recent projects being screened at SXSW 2023.
His branded clients include Mountain Dew, Redbull, Youtube, Microsoft, GQ, Mitu and Fuse.
Ben Lopez, Producer
An advocate and champion of #Diversity, #Inclusion and #Belonging, Ben provides deep expertise and data-driven solutions to help expand the pipeline and elevate Latine and BIPoC communities in the entertainment, media and tech ecosystem.
Ben has been quoted on domestic and global publications and outlets, such as Variety, Hollywood Reporter, NYT, LA Times, Elle Magazine and Slate France. In addition, Ben has delivered keynotes and participated in speaking engagements in the world's leading festivals and markets including Cannes Lions, Telluride, Outfest, New Filmmakers from Spain, DocsDF, DGCine in Dominican Republic, SANFIC Co-Prod Market in Chile, Manos Tech Venture Summit, MIP Cancún, Sundance, TIFF, SXSW, Tribeca, FICG & Morelia and European Film Market in Berlin.
Ben entered filmmaking as a UPM, production supervisor and indie producer. At VientoFuego, he wrote, produced and directed several Spanish-language feature films. He has served as a field producer at technology expos in Asia, productions in Mexico and the World Cup in Brazil. He is a graduate in Political Science and LatAm Studies from the University of Arizona.
Sean Dodds, Line Producer/AD
Sean Dodds is a Memphis born Marine Corps Veteran, LA based Producer/Filmmaker whose work spans film, performance marketing, editorial, and branded content.
Sean's performance marketing work is at the intersection of content and commerce - driving the shoppable content revolution, with more than 1.5 billion monthly views.
His production team experience a powerhouse of relatable video content for a modern-day opt-in viewer, specializing in new and iterative DR video ads that drive massive scale for our partners. He's provided his clients with customized digital storytelling production in a packaged approach that is narrative, data-driven, and beautifully executed, all leveraged with the most innovative AI-driven algorithms and tools.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
This personal film, brought to life by a neurodivergent lead, will deliver an authentic portrayal of ADHD to the big screen. Using sound, color, light, and an animation sequence, we will present the turbulent mosaic of senses that is ADHD, with the mission of empowering those with the disorder.
The Story
Luna has severe ADHD, but she doesn’t know it yet. On this chaotic day, all of her symptoms will be put to the test. From sensory overload to social anxiety, Luna has to marathon sprint through the most stressful shift at her dead-end job and navigate through a highly-irritable LA house party. The clock is ticking as the midnight deadline for a life-altering art fellowship grows closer. But Luna's neurodivergent brain is her own worst enemy and it will ensure that everything falls apart today.
THE TONE
“WHY AM I LIKE THIS?” represents one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. It poses the question: What if all of your self-doubt and supposed flaws that weighed you down your entire life are actually the result of a common illness?
Luna's head is a roller coaster of the senses and we intend to strap you into the front row to witness the turbulent world of ADHD, using razor-sharp editing, cinematic 5.1 mixed sound, and cerebral moments that will remind you of your own humanity. The erratic editing style of jump cuts and cutaways will reflect Luna's scrambled sense of space and time.
And because Luna is an illustrator, her subconscious will appear in the form of an animated sequence, blending live action and 2D characters to elevate the fever dream of her day.
Equal parts comedy, equal parts drama, “Why Am I Like This?” was inspired by quirky, offbeat films such as “Punch Drunk Love," and "Ingrid Goes West," with the dynamic visual style of an Adam McKay film. An ADHD story leans itself organically toward showcasing every sensory element of film and as a result, we hope to make you feel every feeling in your bones. And as Luna discovers her diagnosis, we hope that this film will inspire others to explore their own mental health and realize that they are not alone on this journey of awareness.
THE PLAN
We are currently in the pre-production phase and upon hitting our goal, we plan to kick off production in late October. Your donations will cover the cost of production and post-production, so that we can pay our crew their competitive rates. Because this film is all about the senses, a proper budget will cover the cost of a professional 5.1 mix and a top notch camera department to accurately depict the ADHD experience.
Once we have a completed film, our strategy is to use the short as a proof of concept for the feature film and pilot vision of Luna's overall ADHC journey. And of course, a festival run will be in order to help generate interest among the indie filmmaking community.
OUR WORK
Our shared experience spans across features, shorts, music videos, documentaries and branded content. Take a look at director Andres Rovira's reel below for a feel of what our film will look like. With your help, we can bring the same premium quality to Luna's story.
(Director Andres Rovira and lead actress Jenny Lorenzo, collaborating on set of a Youtube short)
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to sharing this film with you all!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
PRODUCTION
Costs $6,000
This will cover the cost of production which includes crew rates, insurance, crafty (a well fed crew is a happy crew!), props, and way more!
POST-PRODUCTION
Costs $3,000
Post-Production bring it all home and this includes editing, sound mix/foley/design, color, music and all finishing costs.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
ANDRES ROVIRA, Writer/Director
Andres Rovira is a Cuban-American filmmaker whose writing/directing work spans films, music videos, and branded content for clients such as Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, Forbes, Buzzfeed and Dollar Shave Club.
His scripts have placed in the 2020 Sundance Episodic Fellowship (Finalist), and the 2016 Austin Film Festival (Finalist). His short, “Noche Buena,” premiered at the Miami International Film Festival, was selected for a grant, and aired on PBS’s Latino Experience Showcase.
In 2019, he created and directed the first documentary series for Forbes8, “Titans on the Rocks,” and created the docuseries “Indie Nation,” chronicling filmmakers in Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria.
In 2018, he wrote/directed his first feature film, “Between the Darkness,” starring Lew Temple and Danielle Harris, available on Amazon Prime.
Jenny Lorenzo and Andres Rovira are longtime collaborators!
JENNY LORENZO, Lead Actor/Producer
Jenny Lorenzo is an award-winning actor and content creator who co-founded BuzzFeed's Pero Like. She became a viral sensation with her beloved Cuban Abuela character that has garnered millions of views online, along with her relatable, Latino-based content seen through the comedic and nostalgic lens of a 1st generation Cuban-American—in other words, living in the hyphen.
She is a Tecla Award Best Fictional Character and Creator of the Year recipient as was honored with the NALIP Trailblazer award for her work on Pero Like in 2019. Jenny currently voices multiple recurring characters on shows such as Cartoon Network's Victor & Valentino, HBOMax's Jellystone, and Netflix Jr's Sharkdog. You can also find her hosting What's Up, Disney+, a show on the official Disney+ YouTube channel, and the Hyphenated podcast alongside Venezuelan comedian Joanna Hausmann.
ERNESTO PRIETO, Director of Photography
Ernesto is a Cuban American director of photography who has shot projects ranging from digital, reality, and documentary, to narrative, music videos, and commercial.
His work has been viewed millions of times on various platforms, with one of his recent projects being screened at SXSW 2023.
His branded clients include Mountain Dew, Redbull, Youtube, Microsoft, GQ, Mitu and Fuse.