You Look Great
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
After secretly struggling with his weight, Peter's body shame pushes him further than ever before, threatening to ruin his every relationship in pursuit of complete control. Using dark comedy, You Look Great is an unflinching, intimate look into our addictions, obsessions, and self-consciousness.
You Look Great
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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After secretly struggling with his weight, Peter's body shame pushes him further than ever before, threatening to ruin his every relationship in pursuit of complete control. Using dark comedy, You Look Great is an unflinching, intimate look into our addictions, obsessions, and self-consciousness.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
My name is Justin Andrew Davis and I suffer from body dysmorphia and binge eating disorder, and I want to talk about them -- and what better place to start than with my filmmaking debut, You Look Great.
Using dark comedy, You Look Great is an unflinching, intimate look into our addictions, obsessions, and self-consciousness. Our narrative follows Peter -- an every day guy struggling with his weight -- over the course of a single day, offering a realistic insight into a strangely unrepresented story: that of a man fighting to hide his unhealthy relationship with his body.
Through my film, I hope to show the greater public that artists and everyday people are ready to talk about their bodies and these universal yet stigmatized problems. Eating disorders and mental health are gender-neutral issues, and since beginning my journey of translating my experiences to the screen, I've come to realize several things: we all have complicated relationships to our bodies and their place in society, we are all still uncomfortable talking about ourselves, and we all have a specific story beneath it all.
Now, I want to be the person who starts and normalizes this conversation, ultimately helping others out there realize their struggle is a shared one and that they're not alone. That said, I'm confident You Look Great will be the first steps toward creating a more empathetic and understanding culture -- for all of us.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Sound Mastering/Design
Costs $500
On top of music, our world has a highly stylized ambiance that will accentuate the visceral nature of the film.
Production Sound Mixer
Costs $800
Hear the comedy, hear the drama, hear the start of a very necessary conversation.
Actors
Costs $1,650
The incredible team of actors helping build this complex and nuanced story over the course of 4 days.
Assistant Director
Costs $800
Keeping us on-schedule, advising the director, and coordinating so many little details. Forward momentum is so key!
Prop Food
Costs $250
As a story about body image and eating disorders, food is a key plot device present throughout the film.
Festival Submissions
Costs $600
The conversation starts with us, but we've got to take the message out into the world!
Gaffer
Costs $400
We're going to be lighting a busy office, so that's a lot of rooms to look pretty!
Lighting Package
Costs $600
Lighting up both our faces and these hard-to-talk-about issues.
Misc. Equipment
Costs $600
This will cover everything from dollies to jibs, allowing us nothing but the best most artistic path to telling this story.
Director
Costs $800
The ship needs a captain. Thankfully, Shane looks good in a sailor's uniform.
Production Assistants
Costs $600
The hustlers behind the scenes who handle problems large and small, which is integral to helping keep everyone focused.
SAG Fees and Insurance
Costs $500
This is a professional SAG production, and as such, we're going to need to handle all the necessary fees and insurance.
Scoring
Costs $600
A soundscape is integral in amplifying the overall mood as well as the comedy and drama of each scene.
Craft Services (Snacks!)
Costs $200
Long days means we're all need a pick-me-up at some point. These healthy snacks are going to fuel our creative fire!
Art Director
Costs $800
Wardrobe to set-dressing, our Art Director covers the nitty gritty of the story. Everything from that half eaten bagel to our work khakis.
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About This Team
Sean T. McGrath, Rick
Sean T. McGrath is New York based actor, writer and producer, with training from London's Rose Bruford College. He has recently been seen on stage in The NOW Collective's Apartment Complex (Peter, writer, producer), The Barrow Group Apprentice Company's In The Pipeline (Sean/Dave), and The Barrow Group's reading of Tracy Scott Wilson's The Good Negro (Rowe). He can soon be seen in The NOW Collective's upcoming reading of the new play Ships in Bottles (Seth, writer, producer). He is excited to work on You Look Great and help deliver the ever important messages the film promises to tackle. seantmcgrath.com
Tessa Byford, Sarah
Tessa, Producer/Sarah
Tessa Byford is a Singer/Dancer/Actor living in New York City. She has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "A Chorus Line" directed by Jubel Obien. She has also been a Producer under multiple new media companies and currently working on multiple independent projects. She was recently a host for the Non-Governmental Organizations Expo where she led a number of discussions on social impact with various non-profits.
Daniel Rodenhizer, Director of Photography
Dan Rodenhizer is a cinematographer working in the independent film world. When he's not shooting he can be seen crewing on any number of projects including indie films, commercials, music videos, and corporate content. He is the co-founder of Brooklyn Media Loft, and you can find more of his work here: highrodeproductions.com
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
My name is Justin Andrew Davis and I suffer from body dysmorphia and binge eating disorder, and I want to talk about them -- and what better place to start than with my filmmaking debut, You Look Great.
Using dark comedy, You Look Great is an unflinching, intimate look into our addictions, obsessions, and self-consciousness. Our narrative follows Peter -- an every day guy struggling with his weight -- over the course of a single day, offering a realistic insight into a strangely unrepresented story: that of a man fighting to hide his unhealthy relationship with his body.
Through my film, I hope to show the greater public that artists and everyday people are ready to talk about their bodies and these universal yet stigmatized problems. Eating disorders and mental health are gender-neutral issues, and since beginning my journey of translating my experiences to the screen, I've come to realize several things: we all have complicated relationships to our bodies and their place in society, we are all still uncomfortable talking about ourselves, and we all have a specific story beneath it all.
Now, I want to be the person who starts and normalizes this conversation, ultimately helping others out there realize their struggle is a shared one and that they're not alone. That said, I'm confident You Look Great will be the first steps toward creating a more empathetic and understanding culture -- for all of us.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Sound Mastering/Design
Costs $500
On top of music, our world has a highly stylized ambiance that will accentuate the visceral nature of the film.
Production Sound Mixer
Costs $800
Hear the comedy, hear the drama, hear the start of a very necessary conversation.
Actors
Costs $1,650
The incredible team of actors helping build this complex and nuanced story over the course of 4 days.
Assistant Director
Costs $800
Keeping us on-schedule, advising the director, and coordinating so many little details. Forward momentum is so key!
Prop Food
Costs $250
As a story about body image and eating disorders, food is a key plot device present throughout the film.
Festival Submissions
Costs $600
The conversation starts with us, but we've got to take the message out into the world!
Gaffer
Costs $400
We're going to be lighting a busy office, so that's a lot of rooms to look pretty!
Lighting Package
Costs $600
Lighting up both our faces and these hard-to-talk-about issues.
Misc. Equipment
Costs $600
This will cover everything from dollies to jibs, allowing us nothing but the best most artistic path to telling this story.
Director
Costs $800
The ship needs a captain. Thankfully, Shane looks good in a sailor's uniform.
Production Assistants
Costs $600
The hustlers behind the scenes who handle problems large and small, which is integral to helping keep everyone focused.
SAG Fees and Insurance
Costs $500
This is a professional SAG production, and as such, we're going to need to handle all the necessary fees and insurance.
Scoring
Costs $600
A soundscape is integral in amplifying the overall mood as well as the comedy and drama of each scene.
Craft Services (Snacks!)
Costs $200
Long days means we're all need a pick-me-up at some point. These healthy snacks are going to fuel our creative fire!
Art Director
Costs $800
Wardrobe to set-dressing, our Art Director covers the nitty gritty of the story. Everything from that half eaten bagel to our work khakis.
Share this update!
About This Team
Sean T. McGrath, Rick
Sean T. McGrath is New York based actor, writer and producer, with training from London's Rose Bruford College. He has recently been seen on stage in The NOW Collective's Apartment Complex (Peter, writer, producer), The Barrow Group Apprentice Company's In The Pipeline (Sean/Dave), and The Barrow Group's reading of Tracy Scott Wilson's The Good Negro (Rowe). He can soon be seen in The NOW Collective's upcoming reading of the new play Ships in Bottles (Seth, writer, producer). He is excited to work on You Look Great and help deliver the ever important messages the film promises to tackle. seantmcgrath.com
Tessa Byford, Sarah
Tessa, Producer/Sarah
Tessa Byford is a Singer/Dancer/Actor living in New York City. She has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "A Chorus Line" directed by Jubel Obien. She has also been a Producer under multiple new media companies and currently working on multiple independent projects. She was recently a host for the Non-Governmental Organizations Expo where she led a number of discussions on social impact with various non-profits.
Daniel Rodenhizer, Director of Photography
Dan Rodenhizer is a cinematographer working in the independent film world. When he's not shooting he can be seen crewing on any number of projects including indie films, commercials, music videos, and corporate content. He is the co-founder of Brooklyn Media Loft, and you can find more of his work here: highrodeproductions.com